Kenny Pickett and Jalen Hurts (Photos By Getty Images)
Some surprising details have emerged regarding the performances of Kenny Pickett and Jalen Hurts at Philadelphia Eagles OTAs.
Make no mistake, Jalen Hurts is the starting quarterback for the Eagles. This is no competition. But according to a report, the new kid in town is reportedly outperforming Hurts in the early stages of OTAs.
According to Eagles Today reporter Ed Kracz, Pickett “sharper that” Hurts during Wednesday’s OTAs session. Kracz added that the new Eagles’ quarterback “was consistently on target” with his throws:
The backup quarterback looked sharp, sharper than Jalen Hurts, to be honest. Hurts was on the money on his first two seven-on-seven throws, hitting A.J. Brown on a quick inside slant then following up with a nice sideline throw about 15 yards downfield. Pickett, though, was consistently on target. The Eagles can win games with him if something happens to Hurts.
In a surprise move, the Steelers traded Pickett to the Eagles, with the No. 98 pick coming to Pittsburgh as part of the return. The Steelers completely reshaped their QB room, signing Russell Wilson to a one-year deal before acquiring Justin Fields in a trade with the Chicago Bears.
Pickett was drafted by the Steelers in the first round (20th overall) in 2022. He struggled with consistency over his two years there, going 14-10 as a starter but throwing for only 13 touchdowns against as many interceptions.
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But as the 2017 Eagles showed with Carson Wentz and Nick Foles, quality quarterback insurance can save your season and even lead to a Super Bowl championship. So it was smart of the Eagles to ensure there’s a reliable option behind Jalen Hurts.
Jalen Hurts & Eagles Look To Rebound From Ugly 2023 Finish
The Eagles got off to an excellent 10-1 start last year and looked like the team to beat in the NFL, especially after they got past the Kansas City Chiefs in their Super Bowl rematch at Arrowhead Stadium.
But Philly inexplicably collapsed over the final month of the season, dropping five of their final six regular season games before getting crushed by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Super Wild Card Weekend.
So it’ll be interesting to see how Hurts and the Eagles respond from the jaw-dropping collapse. Obviously, we know what they’re capable of after coming this-close to a Super Bowl 57 victory two seasons ago.
PHOTO: Social Media Is Stunned To Learn How Cheap Jalen Hurts’ House Is Despite Signing $255 Million Extension Last Year
Jalen Hurts (Photo by Adam Hunger/Getty Images)
NFL fans are in shock after learning that Philadelphia Eagles star quarterback Jalen Hurts lives in a modest home, despite signing a $255 million contract extension last year.
Jalen Hurts completed his four-year rookie deal in 2023, so his $255 million extension kicks in this upcoming season. But he already has over $6 million in NFL earnings, per Spotrac, not to mention all the money he has made through endorsements.
So fans couldn’t believe it when Twitter/X user @polo_man404 explained that Hurts lives in a modest $200,000 home in Houston, Texas. Hurts stays at the house with his parents when he’s away from football:
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You always here stories of professional athletes immediately buying a mansion, fancy car and luxurious jewelry soon after they get their first paychecks. But Jalen Hurts is a model example of how rich and famous people don’t need to spend all their money lavishly to live a satisfying life.
Hurts just might decide to spend a little more as more and more money from that $255 million deal flows into his bank account. But the 25-year-old has learned at a young age that you won’t regret saving your money early.
Jalen Hurts’ Eagles Look To Bounce Back From Tough 2023 Season
Jalen Hurts and the defending NFC champions looked poised for another deep playoff run in 2023, jumping out to a 10-1 start. But the wheels unexpectedly came off in the second half, with Philly dropping five of their final six games.
The 11-6 finish forced Philly to open the postseason on the road against the NFC South division-winning Tampa Bay Buccaneers, who crushed the Eagles 32-9 to dethrone them as the conference champions.
Hurts and the Eagles will begin their redemption quest when they play the Green Bay Packers on Sept. 6 in São Paulo, the first-ever NFL game that will take place in the country of Brazil.
