{"id":859962,"date":"2026-04-08T00:55:25","date_gmt":"2026-04-08T00:55:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/859962\/"},"modified":"2026-04-08T00:55:25","modified_gmt":"2026-04-08T00:55:25","slug":"former-eagles-coach-speaks-out-on-jalen-hurts-friction","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/859962\/","title":{"rendered":"Former Eagles Coach Speaks Out on Jalen Hurts Friction"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"submission-link-wrapper\"><a href=\"https:\/\/forms.nationaltoday.com\/news?location=Philadelphia%2C+PA&amp;city=Philadelphia&amp;type=Update+Existing+Story&amp;headline=Former+Eagles+Coach+Speaks+Out+on+Jalen+Hurts+Friction&amp;page=https%3A%2F%2Fnationaltoday.com%2Fus%2Fpa%2Fphiladelphia%2Fnews%2F2026%2F04%2F07%2Fformer-eagles-coach-speaks-out-on-jalen-hurts-friction%2F\" class=\"submission-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Got story updates? Submit your updates here. \u203a<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/69d59216ec4a8.jpg\" alt=\"A fragmented, geometric painting depicting a football player in motion, surrounded by overlapping planes that suggest the tensions between the player and their coaches.\" width=\"1344\" height=\"768\" class=\"news-image\"\/>A cubist interpretation of the friction between a quarterback and his coaching staff, reflecting the internal struggles reported within the Philadelphia Eagles organization.Philadelphia Today<\/p>\n<p>An unnamed former Philadelphia Eagles coach has come forward with allegations that quarterback Jalen Hurts displayed poor body language, a lack of buy-in, and coachability issues during the 2025 NFL season, leading to internal friction within the team.<\/p>\n<p>      Why it matters<\/p>\n<p>The report provides rare behind-the-scenes insight into the challenges the Eagles faced last season, which saw them miss the playoffs despite high preseason expectations. Hurts&#8217; leadership and ability to work with coaches has been a point of scrutiny throughout his young NFL career.<\/p>\n<p>            The details<\/p>\n<p>According to the ESPN report, the former Eagles coach described Hurts as &#8220;not always bought in&#8221; and &#8220;not the most coachable,&#8221; with players noticing his poor body language. This friction was reportedly a primary cause of the team&#8217;s internal struggles throughout the 2025 campaign.<\/p>\n<p>      The report was published on April 7, 2026.<\/p>\n<p>        The players<\/p>\n<p>        Jalen Hurts<\/p>\n<p>The Philadelphia Eagles&#8217; starting quarterback, who has faced questions about his leadership and coachability during his NFL career.<\/p>\n<p>Jeremy Fowler<\/p>\n<p>An ESPN reporter who co-authored the report on the Eagles&#8217; internal friction.<\/p>\n<p>Tim McManus<\/p>\n<p>An ESPN reporter who co-authored the report on the Eagles&#8217; internal friction.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/forms.nationaltoday.com\/news?location=Philadelphia%2C+PA&amp;city=Philadelphia&amp;type=Upload+Story+Photos&amp;headline=Former+Eagles+Coach+Speaks+Out+on+Jalen+Hurts+Friction&amp;page=https%3A%2F%2Fnationaltoday.com%2Fus%2Fpa%2Fphiladelphia%2Fnews%2F2026%2F04%2F07%2Fformer-eagles-coach-speaks-out-on-jalen-hurts-friction%2F\" class=\"submission-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Got photos? Submit your photos here. \u203a<\/a><br \/>\n            What they\u2019re saying<\/p>\n<p class=\"news-quote-quote\">\u201cPoor body language, not always bought in, not the most coachable, and the players notice\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"news-quote-cite\">\u2014 Unnamed former Eagles coach<\/p>\n<p>        The takeaway<\/p>\n<p>This report highlights the ongoing challenges Jalen Hurts has faced in establishing himself as a reliable leader and coachable quarterback in the NFL, which could impact his long-term future with the Eagles organization.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Got story updates? 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