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3 hours ago
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Jalen Hurts' Updated QB Ranking Both Strange and Flattering
Jalen Hurts' Updated QB Ranking Both Strange and Flattering originally appeared on Athlon Sports. We don't think you have to be a Philly fan to see this: Despite guiding the Philadelphia Eagles to a Super Bowl LIX win, starting quarterback Jalen Hurts hasn't received the respect a game MVP would typically be given. Advertisement Fans and analysts around the country have criticized Hurts' low passing totals before the Super Bowl and continue to use that as a reason to justify the argument that the rest of his talented roster "carried" him. Because of all the criticism, Hurts' status in the league — and maybe even his legacy has been deemed to be a controversial one. So much so that CBS Sports' Cody Benjamin has gone out of his way to call Hurts one of the league's most "underrated" quarterbacks. "Wait, really? The reigning Super Bowl MVP is underrated? It sure seems like it," Benjamin said. "You won't find anyone who puts up a fight when you mention Lamar Jackson, Joe Burrow, Josh Allen in lists of elite quarterbacks. Throw Hurts' name in there, however, and all of a sudden you're clawing for your life." Advertisement Benjamin has a point. While Hurts doesn't get the kind of respect that a Jackson, Burrow or Allen usually gets, he has something all three quarterbacks do not have — a Super Bowl ring and a Super Bowl MVP. Hurts also happens to be the quarterback who has outdueled the otherwise brilliant Patrick Mahomes in both Super Bowls in which he's played — a feat that neither Allen nor Jackson has accomplished. (Burrow did it in an AFC Championship Game.) The Chiefs defeated the Eagles, 38-35, in Super Bowl LVII, and Mahomes was the MVP, but Hurts' turned in the better performance. Regular-season numbers should matter little in the grand scheme of a legacy when a QB's resume is all about being a winner and champion. In that sense, it is both strange that Hurts might be viewed as "underrated'' ... even though the ranking in this case is meant to be flattering. Related: Eagles Preach Patience for First-Round Rookie Related: Predicting Which Eagles Land in NFL's Top 100 This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jul 2, 2025, where it first appeared.
Newsweek
11 hours ago
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Eagles' Jalen Hurts Makes Shocking Appearance On QB List
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts is heading into the 2025 NFL season recognized as the NFL's latest Super Bowl MVP. In the Super Bowl, Hurts completed 77 percent of his passes for 221 yards. He threw for one touchdown and one interception. The quarterback was key to helping the Eagles achieve their ultimate goal at the end of the year, when they dominated the Kansas City Chiefs to win their second Super Bowl in franchise history. Surely, Jalen Hurts can't be viewed as underrated. Well, not exactly. Recently, CBS Sports put together a list of the NFL's most underrated and overrated quarterbacks. Hurts' presence in the former category will likely leave some confused, considering he just earned one of the highest honors for a player in the game. Read More: NFL Star Makes Shocking Statement on Philadelphia Eagles Fans "The reigning Super Bowl MVP is underrated? It sure seems like it," writes CBS Sports' Cody Benjamin. "You won't find anyone who puts up a fight when you mention Lamar Jackson, Joe Burrow, Josh Allen in lists of elite quarterbacks. Throw Hurts' name in there, however, and all of a sudden you're clawing for your life. But since when did gaudy stats and pretty highlights mean more than, you know, winning games that matter? Hurts played more of a background role in the Philadelphia Eagles' historic Super Bowl LIX run, but too many people forget he's now given two championship-caliber performances at that stage. And he's still just 26! He may not be flawless, but he's close to inevitable." alen Hurts #1 of the Philadelphia Eagles warms up before kickoff against the Dallas Cowboys prior to an NFL football game at AT&T Stadium on November 10, 2024 in Arlington, Texas. alen Hurts #1 of the Philadelphia Eagles warms up before kickoff against the Dallas Cowboys prior to an NFL football game at AT&T Stadium on November 10, 2024 in Arlington, always a yearly debate about the importance of QB wins in football. It's important no matter what, but in a team sport, a good quarterback might have a losing win percentage because his team is bad. Read More: Eagles' Saquon Barkley Sends Clear Message To Dallas Cowboys For Hurts, the argument tends to go against him. Yes, he wins, but his team is currently at the top. It's difficult to find balance when it comes to the Hurts debate. In this case, he's an underrated player. Since entering the NFL as a second-round pick, Hurts has appeared in 77 games. He was the team's starting quarterback for 66 of those matchups. He showed a lot of promise in year one, but left a lot of question marks at the end of his first full campaign as a starter. By year three, Hurts entered the NFL's MVP conversation. Since then, his passing has been under a microscope and heavily debated, but he hasn't stopped winning. Over the past three seasons, Hurts' Eagles have lost just 10 games. They've been to the Super Bowl twice and will enter the new football season defending a title. For more Philadelphia Eagles and NFL news, head over to Newsweek Sports.
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a day ago
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When do Eagles get Super Bowl 2025 rings and what do they look like? What we know now
The only thing left to cap the Philadelphia Eagles' victory over the Kansas City Chiefs in the 2025 Super Bowl is the ring ceremony. But what will the Eagles' Super Bowl 59 ring look like, and when will Saquon Barkley, Jalen Hurts, Nick Sirianni and the rest of the Eagles' championship team receive their rings? Here's what we know. When will Eagles get Super Bowl 2025 rings? CBS Sports' NFL insider Jeff Kerr confirmed in a post on X the Philadelphia Eagles will receive their Super Bowl 59 championship rings on Friday, July 18. What will the Eagles' Super Bowl ring look like? The official design of the Philadelphia Eagles' 2025 Super Bowl ring is generally a tightly-kept secret, but fans did get a peak at the championship rings when the Eagles shared a video of various players being fitted. The base model of the Super Bowl 59 rings Eagles players' were trying on appear to be made from either platinum or white gold, and the head of the ring appears to have two rows of diamonds, possibly for the shaping into two Lombardi trophies. Advertisement Other versions of the Super Bowl championship ring included player's numbers on the ring head, as one ring appeared to have the 13 on the top, for Eagles outside linebacker Joshua Uche. Who made the Eagles Super Bowl ring? Longtime Super Bowl championship ring jeweler Jostens is designing the 2025 Super Bowl championship. Jostens has designed 38 of the 59 Super Bowl Championship rings, including the ring for the Eagles' victory over Tom Brady and the New England Patriots in Super Bowl 52, which was constructed from 10-karat white gold with 219 diamonds and 17 green sapphires. Apr 28, 2025; Washington, DC, USA; Two Vince Lombardi Trophies, a helmet and jersey on a table before President Donald Trump honors the Super Bowl LIX champion Philadelphia Eagles at The White House in Washington D.C., on April 28, 2025. Can I attend the Philadelphia Eagles Super Bowl ring ceremony? Fans, unfortunately, won't be able to attend the Philadelphia Eagles' Super Bowl ring ceremony, as the event is closed to the public. Advertisement NBCSports Philadelphia and other regional sports networks may put on a Super Bowl ring presentation livestream or segment on July 18, however. Damon C. Williams is a Philadelphia-based journalist reporting on trending topics across the Mid-Atlantic Region. This article originally appeared on Delaware News Journal: What to know now about Eagles Super Bowl 2025 rings
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2 days ago
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Eagles Ex Kellen Moore Predicted For 'Nightmarish' Season
Eagles Ex Kellen Moore Predicted For 'Nightmarish' Season originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The Philadelphia Eagles are predicted to fly again this season, even without Kellen Moore. The former offensive coordinator helped unleash running back Saquon Barkley last season, and guided quarterback Jalen Hurts to a MVP trophy in Philly's thrashing of the Kansas City Chiefs in last February's Super Bowl LIX. Before all the confetti fell, Moore was reaping the rewards of his job well done by accepting the head coaching job with the New Orleans Saints. Advertisement It could be a free-fall for Moore from penthouse to outhouse. According to most sports betting sites, the Saints - coming off a 5-12 season - have the lowest projected win total of any team in the NFL at 4.5. Yikes. 'A successful season as Eagles OC led Kellen Moore to a head coaching position, but he could be in for a nightmare season,' USA Today writes. 'His best quarterback had health concerns. Then, he retired. Rookie quarterback Tyler Shough will need to get up to speed quickly, or we could be in for another run by Spencer Rattler.' Moore is one of the brightest young offensive minds in pro football, but he'll likely be reminded that more often than not stars trump strategy. He will no longer be calling plays for Barkley and Hurts and veteran receivers A.J. Brown and DeVonta Smith. Instead, he'll be reminding Shough where to lineup, lamenting the retirement of Derek Carr and trying to produce yards and points with running back Alvin Kamara and receiver Chris Olave. Advertisement The Saints will likely be favored only four times all season: twice against the lowly Carolina Panthers and Week 16 and 17 games against the New York Jets and Tennessee Titans. The Eagles, meanwhile, have the best odds of returning Super Bowl LX next February in Santa Clara's Levi's Stadium. Related: Eagles First-Round Rookie Passes Major Off-Field Test Related: Eagles Pro Bowler Speaks Out on Impressive 'Draft Steal' Rookie This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 30, 2025, where it first appeared.
USA Today
3 days ago
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Dawn Staley shares wisdom and belief in Jalen Hurts
Dawn Staley recently took some time to remind Jalen Hurts of his greatness. You wouldn't believe how many texts and emails have been exchanged that mention Dawn Staley, her Philadelphia connection, and the belief that she, as a women's basketball coach, could succeed in a male-dominated industry. Fear not, Nick Sirianni's job as Philadelphia Eagles head coach is safe, but don't be shocked if you hear rumors about the NBA's interest in Coach Staley. Be honest with yourselves. How many of you believe Dawn would do a worse job than Doc Rivers did at times, or Nick Nurse is doing now? Okay, maybe that's unfair on Nurse's front. There's only so much a man can do when placed in a tunnel with no light at the end. Here's the point. There is talent in the coaching ranks in women's basketball. Some of the best in the business could make some noise coaching men's athletics, and Dawn is respected enough that she would make anyone listen. Put a pin in that. We'll revisit later and focus more on why we've gathered today. Did you hear the advice she offered to Eagles star quarterback Jalen Hurts? Dawn Staley is Philly born and bred. She's also a die-hard Eagles fan who has befriended Jalen Hurts through their mutual friend, South Carolina Gamecocks and Eagles legend Duce Staley. They have shown public support for each other, and recently, Coach Staley reiterated that support. Dawn hung out for an episode of Not Gonna Lie with Kylie Kelce. As you might expect, a discussion about the Eagles entered the conversation, one where Coach offered some solid advice for Hurts. "I know sometimes when you play for a team that's in Philly, and you're the quarterback, and you're the star, it really is a lonely place... He's QB1. We lose, the city goes crazy, so I know it's a lonely place. Sometimes, I text him, 'Hey, don't get too high with the highs or low.' He doesn't... He doesn't now. He's the coolest cat that I know, but sometimes you need to hear that you're the only one who is going to feel the pressure of everybody else, because other people in other positions can just kind of go under the radar, so to speak." Hurts' run with the Eagles has seen it all: ups and downs, praise and criticism, a heartbreaking Super Bowl loss, and an exhilarating Super Bowl win. Hurts and Staley share a special bond, and she occasionally shoots the quarterback a phone call for support. "When it's the quarterback, and we know you've got the potential to take us to Super Bowls and win Super Bowls, you really feel the pressure. So, I'm just like 'Hang in there. (I'm) thinking about you. It's Philly, so ride the wave. And, we rode the wave with him all the way to the Super Bowl, where it wasn't even a question about whether or not we were going to win." Wow! It's easy to see why she has won three NCAA Division I Tournament championships. We reiterate. We have zero issues with her being the next head coach of the Philadelphia 76ers, as long as the leadership there doesn't get in her way and disrupt things.
