Eagles fans are fuming over Doug Pederson’s use of Jalen Hurts
By Mark Powell
Doug Pederson refuses to let Jalen Hurts throw the ball
Carson Wentz simply hasn’t played up to par this season. Despite glimpses of greatness, Wentz turns the ball over far too often, and fails to move the Eagles down the field against the worst of defenses, including the New York Giants this very week.
With a win over their rival, the Eagles could’ve solidified themselves as favorites in the NFC East, and put away the Giants in the same breathe. Instead, they laid an egg, and the Giants are still alive in the division. Such is the way of the NFC East.
Eagles fans, like most of us, have noticed Wentz’s inconsistent play, although they’re forced to watch it on a weekly basis. Because of this, they’d like to see what Hurts has to offer through the air.
Eagles fans are furious about how Pederson used Hurts on Sunday
The Eagles do use Hurts almost every game, but in more of a Taysom Hill-inspired role, rather than giving him an opportunity to pass.
“Hey Joe. Now put Jalen Hurts in for a negative run play when Wentz is finally playing well” pic.twitter.com/Sh1RENvlwI
— Todd Riley (@TyRosati) November 15, 2020
Carson Wentz isn’t the only issue with the Eagles but they should really sit him and see if Jalen Hurts can give the offense a spark.
— Brandon Lee Gowton (@BrandonGowton) November 15, 2020
But they won’t.
Jalen Hurts playbook he studies at every practice pic.twitter.com/muP71HBdK8
— 2Cup Chuck (@Chutters2TG) November 15, 2020
Jalen Hurts in the gm is dumb, it's a wasted down until they put in some pass plays for him! Just load the box and take any run away, read option doesn't work vs a loaded box!! Hello!!
— Seth Joyner (@sethjoyner) November 15, 2020
Big fan of these predictable Jalen Hurts QB run plays that defenses are never fooled by.
— Brandon Lee Gowton (@BrandonGowton) November 15, 2020
Doug Pederson's decision to run a quarterback option with Jalen Hurts when this offense finally gained some momentum with Carson Wentz is just senseless. Doug Pederson's ego is so massive and it's so draining having to watch his decisions lead this team to failure every week.
— Kendall Beck (@KBeckEagles) November 15, 2020
Offense clicking.
— Made For Philly (@MadeForPhilly) November 15, 2020
Jalen Hurts package for a loss
Atta boy, Doug.
Hurts was a Heisman Trophy finalist at Oklahoma, and a former SEC Freshman of the Year at Alabama. By no means is he limited to a wildcat role. However, the Eagles feel pressured to use Hurts because they used a second-round pick on him, which was deemed a surprise in the first place.
If Wentz keeps struggling, the calls for Hurts will only grow louder.
Next. Reggie Bush went off about how the Eagles are using Jalen Hurts. dark