Eagles supporters may take pause after former No. 1 overall selection David Carr made a daring Jalen Hurts Marcus Mariota assertion.
A club does not often play to its maximum potential in the postseason if its starting quarterback is injured, though there are undoubtedly exceptions. The Philadelphia Eagles have triumphed in the Super Bowl before in similar circumstances, but they will undoubtedly need a healthy Jalen Hurts to raise the Lombardi Trophy for the second time in February.
That’s why one person thinks the defending NFC champs should proceed cautiously with the franchise star and quarterback. Former No. 1 overall pick and current NFL Total Access commentator David Carr stated, “If you’re Philly, you have to have a serious conversation and really say is it better for us to play Marcus Mariota right now and let Jalen get fully healthy?” “Because I contend that being the top seed makes no difference.”
Should the Eagles make sure Jalen Hurts is fit for the postseason?
Hurts has persevered with a knee ailment and left the Eagles’ lopsided loss to the visiting San Francisco 49ers for a brief period of time to be assessed for a concussion before making a swift comeback. This season, he has participated in every game and helped his club to an NFL-best 10-2 record. Although some supporters think Hurts should play if the medical staff clears him, it makes sense to give No. 1 time to heal completely from any injuries.
But Carr went too far in endorsing Mariota.The Super Bowl 46 victor remarked, “I’d say he’s probably better at playing quarterback for the Philadelphia Eagles, he’d be more productive right now.”
One of the best backup quarterbacks in the NFL, Marcus Mariota, can contribute to this potent offense in a way that wins games. But even at a lower percentage than 100%, Jalen Hurts is still the better signal caller. Although he hasn’t been the same as he was in 2022 (10 interceptions), he still steps up to the plate in the majority of crucial situations. Additionally, a large one is just around the bend.
When the former Heisman Trophy winner takes the field at center this Sunday night in a crucial NFC East game against the Dallas Cowboys, nobody would feel more at ease. Mariota is aware of this, to boot. David Carr ought to as well.
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