Ex-Giants Quarterback takes a shot at Eagles’ Jalen Hurts

The Philadelphia Eagles have a chance to do something special this year.

Philadelphia is 8-2 on the season and has won six straight games. The Eagles have been firing on all cylinders since Week 5 and return to action on Sunday against the Los Angeles Rams.

The Eagles are currently the No. 2 seed in the NFC, but there has still been a lot of negative talk. Early on, the negative talk made sense because Philadelphia was 2-2 through four weeks. After a rough end to the season last year and a slow start this year, it’s no surprise that many had some hot bets on the team.

At this point, the Eagles have been one of the best teams in football, getting production from all over the roster. Pro Bowl quarterback Jalen Hurts has done a great job for the team, but he still isn’t getting the love he deserves for helping turn the season around.

Former journeyman quarterback Colt McCoy even said Hurts is his “holdup” for Philadelphia and said he doesn’t do anything special.

“My holdup is Jalen Hurts,” McCoy said. “You watch the game and you go back and you watch the highlights and it’s like he’s not doing anything crazy or special. Philly is healthy up front, their defense is playing a lot better and as long as Jalen Hurts doesn’t mess up. it, too bad they find ways to win.”

McCoy played 12 years in the NFL, spending time with the Cleveland Browns, San Francisco 49ers, Washington Commanders, New York Giants and Arizona Cardinals.

So far this season, Hurts has completed 69.2 percent of his passes, has 2,197 passing yards, 12 passing touchdowns and five interceptions. On top of that, he also has 417 rushing yards and 11 rushing touchdowns. He’s clearly done enough for Philadelphia so far this season.

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