Jalen Hurts still isn’t getting the universal respect a Super Bowl winning QB deserves
Jalen Hurts has established himself as one of the NFL's most successful quarterbacks in recent years, leading the Philadelphia Eagles to a Super Bowl victory and becoming a central figure in the franchise's modern resurgence. Despite this, his position in national quarterback rankings suggests a gap between on-field results and perceived status.The Athletic's annual "QB Tiers" survey, which compiles evaluations from NFL coaches and executives, placed Hurts in a tie for ninth with Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud. The list positioned him behind several peers-Matthew Stafford, Jayden Daniels, Justin Herbert, and Jared Goff-while Kansas City's Patrick Mahomes occupied the top spot. For a quarterback with Hurts' résumé, such placement raises questions about how performance is being measured and valued.Feedback collected by analysts reveals mixed assessments. A defensive coordinator credited Hurts for helping return Philadelphia to prominence, acknowledging his steady growth […]
