It has been a while since we have seen so much hate, criticism and questioning of a quarterback who is about to play in a Super Bowl. But, that is exactly the world Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts has been living in.
Down the stretch of the regular season, narratives were constantly written in regards to the Eagles' passing attack and how it hasn't been good enough. Hurts hasn't been good enough. Maybe even the receivers have been upset.
At least, that's what the media wants us to think. The media has done everything they can to smear Hurts' name and try to create something out of nothing.
The bottom line is, the Eagles are winning and they're one game away from a championship as they take on the Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl 59. What more could you possibly want? Critics are going to do what they do best, but when it comes to Hurts, those critics better pay attention to some of the numbers.
And, one particular number proves Hurts to be in elite company.
Jalen Hurts' postseason numbers are unfathomable for a quarterback his age
At the moment, one of the most impressive aspects of Hurts' postseason career is the fact that he has gone a ridiculous 206 passes without throwing an interception. This is the second-longest streak in history, only to the great Drew Brees.
Just that statistic alone should be enough to quiet the doubters. Hurts is in company which includes Brees. That's all you need to know.
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But, as former NFL quarterback, now analyst Robert Griffin III recently pointed out, Hurts has also done some absolutely mind-blowing things in the playoffs.
Some other remarkable highlights:
- Seven-straight postseason games without an interception (minimum 20 attempts) -- NFL record
- 1st Eagles quarterback ever to reach two Super Bowls
- One of five quarterbacks to play in two Super Bowls before age 27
- Most postseason rushing touchdowns by a quarterback ever
The list does, indeed, go on. But, you get the idea.
Hurts not only joins Drew Brees in NFL playoff history, but he's made a bit of his own. What he's been able to do, thus far in his career, should be celebrated.
And oh, by the way, this is all coming from a quarterback many believed wouldn't pan out in the pros.
Well, folks, he's doing it. He's not only panning out, but he's making history. It is time for the critics to wake up and face reality.