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No More Excuses: Did The Eagles Put Jalen Hurts On Notice?
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No More Excuses: Did The Eagles Put Jalen Hurts On Notice?

Philadelphia Eagles On SI·John McMullen·about 1 month ago
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PHILADELPHIA – In the cold calculus of the NFL, triangulation isn’t exactly support. More often it’s a quiet admission that the current setup isn’t working.  By drafting slot receiver Makai Lemon (USC) at No. 20 overall and hybrid tight end Eli Stowers (Vanderbilt) at No. 54 over the first two days of the 2026 NFL Draft, the Eagles aren’t just adding weapons, they’re putting quarterback Jalen Hurts on notice: adapt your game, or else. Let’s not sugarcoat this. Hurts has long shown a clear reluctance to consistently attack the middle of the field. Whether it’s trust issues with interior reads, mechanical issues that favor outside throws, or a comfort zone rooted in his dual-threat style, the numbers and the film don’t lie.  Too often, the football stays on the perimeter or stays in Hurts' hands, open receivers or not over the middle.  Defenses have adjusted accordingly, daring Hurts to beat them between the hashes. To date, the Super Bowl winner hasn’t done enough of that.…

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