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Dec 25, 2023; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni (L) and quarterback Jalen Hurts (1) and offensive coordinator Brian Johnson (R) talk during the second quarter against the New York Giants at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports
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Dec 25, 2023; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni (L) and quarterback Jalen Hurts (1) and offensive coordinator Brian Johnson (R) talk during the second quarter against the New York Giants at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports
Where do we start with the Eagles, Jalen Hurts, and Nick Sirianni triangle? Dianna Russini recently did a column about the Eagles, and it gained traction in no time. Does Jalen Hurts have a problem with Nick Sirianni, or has he suddenly grown tired of the tush-push shenanigans? Whatever it is, Russini thinks that the Hurts-Sirianni relationship is a “work in progress.”
Nick Wright of the First Things First had some valid concerns about the relationship after a tragic turn the Eagles took last season from a 10-1 start. Throughout his tenure with the Eagles, Jalen Hurts has taken no issues with quarterback sneak. However, things might change in the coming times. At least, Nick Wright thinks so.
“I think Jalen Hurts had more of a problem with the tush push after he got paid”, said Wright and added, “Is that unreasonable for me to think that what a guy who was a second-round pick proving himself in the league is okay doing, didn’t think it was going to all of a sudden be a bigger part of the offense and post him becoming a $50 million a year quarterback?”
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Jan 15, 2024; Tampa, Florida, USA; Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts (1) reacts during the second half of a 2024 NFC wild card game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement Neitzel-USA TODAY Sports
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Even before the start of the 2023 season, Hurts battled through knee issues and quarterback sneak just exacerbated the whole injury. Getting shoved around like a sack of potatoes would give anyone an injury complex and Hurts is no different. Per some analysts, the tush push has a 92% success rate but the price to pay for it is gruesome.
The Philadelphia team used the move 37 times in the regular season. We know it works because the Eagles were able to score a touchdown or a first down in 34 of those opportunities. Perhaps Jalen Hurts is just tired of not being used to his fullest potential, exploring other strategies as a strong offensive unit. That might also be a cause for a rift between Sirianni and his quarterback.
The roots of the Hurts-Sirianni rift!
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This is speculation, but Jalen Hurts might have had some misgivings after the Eagles fired Brian Johnson as OC. He was replaced by Kellen Moore this year. However, sources suggest that the offense we were seeing last year was run by Nick Sirianni and Brian Johnson was just a placeholder. The stale, run-of-the-mill offense compromised the team heavily last year. Also, Jalen Hurts had a great relationship with Johnson who joined the Birds after Hurts’ rookie year.
What’s your perspective on:
Is Jalen Hurts' discomfort with the 'tush push' a sign of bigger problems for the Eagles?
Have an interesting take?
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Dec 31, 2023; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia Eagles running back D’Andre Swift (0) is tackled by Arizona Cardinals cornerback Antonio Hamilton Sr. (33) and linebacker Zaven Collins (25) during the first quarter at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports
In her article, Dianna Russini while addressing Hurts and Nick Sirianni’s bond, commented, “The relationship is still a work in progress. Last year there was some disconnect between them, due to their personalities. Nick, we’ve seen, is a very emotional guy. Jalen is a very private guy. They are different human beings, which is fine.”
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These latest tidbits about Sirianni make more of a case against him. He botched the defensive coordinator position last year after replacing Sean Desai with Matt Patricia too. So, this year, the Eagles have a new OC and a new DC, and Sirianni has had something to do with both. Amidst adjusting to these changes, the crisis of performance also remains with the QB.
Even at the height of his career, Jalen Hurts didn’t break the 4k-yard barrier and his performance has taken a slight hit. A knee injury and a broken finger have also not made matters any easier for him. Now, with the 2024 season a few weeks away, it remains to be seen how the individual game of the QB and his relationship with his HC with unfold in a rather new setting.
Debate
Is Jalen Hurts' discomfort with the 'tush push' a sign of bigger problems for the Eagles?