{"id":856718,"date":"2026-04-06T10:55:35","date_gmt":"2026-04-06T10:55:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/856718\/"},"modified":"2026-04-06T10:55:35","modified_gmt":"2026-04-06T10:55:35","slug":"former-eagles-super-bowl-champion-comes-to-passionate-defense-of-qb-jalen-hurts-in-latest-social-media-rant","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/856718\/","title":{"rendered":"Former Eagles Super Bowl champion comes to passionate defense of QB Jalen Hurts in latest social media rant"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The Jalen Hurts doubters have been in full force this offseason. One former Eagles defender is not buying what they are selling at all.<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t<img width=\"2560\" height=\"1750\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/USATSI_25575597-scaled.jpg\" class=\"attachment-1280 size-1280 wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\"  data-hero=\"atoz-hero\" decoding=\"async\" \/><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tFeb 9, 2025; New Orleans, LA, USA; Philadelphia Eagles safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson celebrates after defeating the Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl LIX at Ceasars Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Narratives get pretty wild around the NFL during the slow parts of the offseason. After recent reports swirled on potential unrest inside the Philadelphia Eagles building regarding quarterback Jalen Hurts, a former teammate of his has his back in a major way.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">C.J. Gardner-Johnson mentioned that fact that Hurts has consistently had to adjust his play and preparation due to a nearly annual change at offensive coordinator. <\/p>\n<p>Whether the OC found a ton of success, like a Kellen Moore, or the coach struggled and Philly moved on, like a Kevin Patullo, the shifts have always been something extra for him to  manage. He\u2019s never been able to get overly comfortable in a scheme. <\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Gardner-Johnson notes that and appreciates how Hurts has helped the Eagles find winning success despite it. <\/p>\n<p>\u201c7 different systems and still was able to get back and to win one! RARE!!!!!!!\u201d<br \/>\u2014 Gardner-Johnson on Hurts via X\/Twitter<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Gardner-Johnson also shared an image of himself that Jalen Hurts posted on his account after Philadelphia won Super Bowl LIX. Clearly, the two were close and shared a strong bond, even if the DB did not spend a ton of time in Philadelphia. <\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The other spot regarding Hurts was also understandable. The former Eagles defensive back questioned why Hurts is getting bashed so consistently across platforms seemingly out of nowhere. <\/p>\n<p>Yes, it is the offseason. That being said, there are other quarterbacks around the league who could draw even more controversy when it comes to their play in the past or outlook for the future. <\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Gardner-Johnson isn\u2019t buying what other folks are selling when it comes to the narratives circling social media on the Eagles QB.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWhy do this \u2026\u2026 like come on! People will continue to bash this man for what reason??? Plenty other QB news we can talk about\u201d \u2014 Gardner-Johnson on Hurts via X\/Twitter<\/p>\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Why do this \u2026\u2026 like come on! People will continue to bash this man for what reason??? Plenty other QB news we can talk about \ud83d\udcaf <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/7T08axzF9r\" rel=\"nofollow\">https:\/\/t.co\/7T08axzF9r<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 C.J. Gardner-Johnson (@CGJXXIII) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/CGJXXIII\/status\/2040582863897162205?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">April 5, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">People may not have expected this sort of defense and emotion from the former Eagles defender. That being said, you know Hurts appreciates it and will keep it in mind going forward. As for Gardner-Johnson, he is currently a member of the Buffalo Bills. <\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"100\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Simulator-6.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-442013\"  \/><\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/USATSI_27861122-200x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" itemprop=\"image\" loading=\"lazy\"   width=\"200\" height=\"200\" style=\"object-position:50% 50%\"\/>\t\t<\/p>\n<p class=\"query-card-horizontal__category is-style-eyebrow\">Philadelphia Eagles News<\/p>\n<p class=\"is-style-body-small\">The Eagles QB is used to it by now, but there will still be some frustration from fans.<\/p>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"The Jalen Hurts doubters have been in full force this offseason. 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