PHILADELPHIA Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni has scolded those who continue to criticize his quarterback, Jalen Hurts.
Hurts helped the Eagles claim the Super Bowl 59 victory back in February.
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Philadelphia Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni looks on during a game last seasonCredit: Getty
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Eagles star quarterback Jalen Hurts and Sirianni celebrate with the Lombardi Trophy after beating the Kansas City Chiefs during Super Bowl 59 in February in New OrleansCredit: Getty
Hurts earned Super Bowl MVP thanks to his efforts during the 40-22 big game win over the Kansas City Chiefs.
However, NFL fans believe the Eagles’ success is due to the team’s offensive line and playmakers, and not Hurts.
Hurts is surrounded by a stellar cast that includes Saquon Barkley, wide receivers A.J. Brown and DeVonta Smith along with a top-flight offensive line.
Still, Sirianni didn’t hold back on his thoughts concerning the narrative that the Eagles carry Hurts.
“Yeah that’s bull****. Anytime, I hear that, it’s cool, it’s like a nice debate thing that people like to have,” Sirianno said, via ESPN.
“And I get it, there’s a lot of hours that TV shows and radio shows have to fill to be able to fill that debate.
“I understand that, but we’re talking about the ultimate team game there is, and he does whatever he needs to do to win each and every game.”
Hurts is coming off a solid season.
In 15 games, he completed 68.7 percent of his passes for 2,903 yards along with 18 touchdowns and five interceptions.
But Hurts’ passing counting numbers don’t jump off the charts.
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His touchdown total ranked 20th and his 193.5 yards per game ranked 26th.
But his 103.7 quarterback rating ranked fifth in the league.
Hurts also posted 630 rushing yards and a league-leading 12 rushing touchdowns.
During this past Super Bowl, he completed 17 of 22 passes for 221 yards and two touchdowns.
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Hurts won the Super Bowl 59 MVPCredit: Getty
Hurts also ran for the most rushing yards by a quarterback in a Super Bowl with 72.
“I mean, he plays the most important position in all of sports,” Sirriani said.
“And it’s the most ultimate team game there is. And what I admire about him is his selflessness of doing anything we need to do to win.”
The 26-year-old Hurts has two Pro Bowls on his resume.
He also earned a Second-team All-Pro nod in 2022.
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