Amid Jalen Hurts-AJ Brown Rift, NFL Analyst Reveals Real Reason Behind Eagles’ Struggles

The Philadelphia Eagles are flying high in the 2024 NFL season, and have secured a playoff spot with an impressive 11-2 record. They are shining through standout performances from their dynamic duo – Jalen Hurts and Saquon Barkley, and have left fans dreaming of Super Bowl glory yet again. Yet the noises from the previous years’ disappointment still linger in the background, casting a shadow over their current success.

For the last two years, the Eagles were riding high on a winning streak and then went through a domino effect of losses as they went deeper into the season. Now, an NFL insider has revealed a deeper issue at the heart of their struggles—one that could haunt the team into another Super Bowl loss.

Speaking on UNSPORTSMANLIKE Radio, NFL analyst Michelle Smallmon dropped major insights into the Eagles’ chemistry issues. “When you start 10-1 last season and then lose six of your final seven games, it’s not a talent issue. There is some sort of chemistry problem happening there.” Smallmon shared.

Emphasizing the team’s internal dynamics, she highlighted how the internal conflicts led to their 2023 collapse. While highlighting Brandon Graham‘s candid comments, she also pointed out that even those inside the organization are concerned about these conflicts affecting their on-field performance. “That’s somebody in that environment every day being truthful,” Smallmon added.

The Eagles’ whirlwind 2023 season where they went from a 10-1 streak to a disappointing six-game loss doesn’t look like a tactical defeat anymore. Their playoff journey ended abruptly in the wild card round when they scored a disappointing loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The team couldn’t execute basic plays, while their defense struggled against the opponent team.

Their disheartening performance compared to the earlier dominance in the season revealed dysfunctionalities within the team. The Eagles, who were once considered a prime contender for the Super Bowl, experienced a fall so bad that it revealed issues deeper beneath the surface.

Team conflicts amidst A.J. Brown and Jalen Hurts Rift

Now, as the Eagles move forward through the 2024 season, they are once again at the crossroads with a playoff and team rift. Rumors of tension between starting QB Jalen Hurts and wide receiver A.J. Brown are currently making the rounds around the team. While Brown has dismissed any rift, their post-game comments and on-field body language tell a different story. After their narrow win against the  Panthers, the wide receiver expressed his disappointment in the ‘pass‘ game, saying, “What we did today is not [good enough]. It won’t help us.”

His remarks have now led to various speculations and discussions online, as it seems to be an indirect jab at Hurts. Veteran defensive end Brandon Graham’s comments have only added more fuel to the fire. While he was on the Brandon Graham Show, the Eagles’ veteran mentioned, “I know 1 [Hurts] is trying and 11 [Brown] could be better with how he responds to things. They were friends, but things have changed.” While Brandon downplayed his statements later explaining they were misinterpreted, fans are not convinced.

The Eagles already have a history of turning their winning streaks into major losses. So, it would be disappointing for the fans to see their favorite team make the same mistake one more time. If they do, it will be nothing but a 3-peat defeat for the Eagles and a major heartbreak for the fans.