The Philadelphia Eagles had a disappointing end to their 2023-24 NFL season. They lost five of their last six games, including a wild card game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Now, they have a lot of issues to address before the start of the 2024 NFL season.
One of those issues is seeing just how good QB Jalen Hurts is. Most people believe he regressed significantly in 2023 compared to 2022. However, one NFL analyst had strong words to describe Hurts’ perception around the NFL.
Chris Simms Calls Jalen Hurts “Most Overrated Player in Football”
Chriss Simms, a former NFL quarterback, had choice words to describe Philadelphia Eagles QB Jalen Hurts. According to Jillian Nachtigal of Pro Football Network, Simms described Hurts as the “most overrated player in football.” Simms seems to believe that Hurts gets too much credit for the success that the Eagles did have.
Philadelphia Eagles Offensive Line
The Philadelphia Eagles’ offensive line made headlines this past season due to one play that seemed unstoppable. This play was nicknamed the “Tush Push.” It essentially had the offensive line powering their way forward for Hurts to gain the short yardage needed for a first down.
Just how well did this play work? The Eagles attempted 26 fourth down conversions in the 2023-24 NFL season. Of those 26 attempts, Philadelphia converted 19 of them. That added up to a 73.1% conversion rate which led the NFL.
Jalen Hurts’ Regression
There is no doubt that Hurts regressed from 2022 to 2023. For starters, he went from a quarterback who came up just short of winning the Super Bowl to getting knocked out in the first round of the playoffs. However, Hurts’ stats dropped off as well.
Hurts threw 15 interceptions in 2023 compared to just six in 2022. Plus, he went from 760 rushing yards in 2022 to 605 rushing yards in 2023. If that was not enough, he also had a rocky relationship with offensive coordinator Brian Johnson after Shane Steichen moved on to Indianapolis.
Philadelphia Eagles Moving Forward
Now, Hurts has his third different offensive coordinator in three seasons after the Eagles fired Johnson and hired Kellen Moore. Plus, Hurts may lose center Jason Kelce if he decides it is time to retire. If anything, the Eagles’ collapse to end this season may be a sign of hard times to come for Philadelphia. It is up to Nick Sirianni to right the ship in 2024.
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I totally agree that Jalen Hurts is completely overrated ! The one thing that I think is horrible this year especially is that he has big ears which means he’s afraid to get hit and hurt !! I was a big supporter of his his first year ! He could be one of the best runners in the NFL but he does not know how to use the pocket and should have been taught how to use the pocket and maybe it’s because he has big ears that he doesn’t use the pocket and he’s afraid to get hit ! I’ve had it with the Eagles ! Besides hurts the biggest problem is Howie Roseman who brings toxicity to the team ! The Eagles will never be any good as long as Roseman is the GM ! But I’m afraid that Jeff Lori will never get rid of them because they are good buddies ! I’ve been a Eagles fan going way back when they won the NFL championship in 1960 ! Lori has to get his act together and get a pair of balls ! Peace 🕊️ Out, Jim Dwyer 💚🍀⚜️ !
BS leave the kid alone. Always trying insult abuse violate this man in Philly. You’re disingenuous misleading and grossly dishonest. JALEN HURTS is a top 5 QB right now. Philly lost on coaching made bad decisions in 2023. Had nothing to do with Jalen.