Problems are still ongoing for Jalen Hurts and the Philadelphia Eagles.
The Philadelphia Eagles may be 7-2 this season, but things are far from perfect for the defending Super Bowl champions.
A.J. Brown has made that very clear with his constant griping about the offense, which managed just 10 points in a win over the Green Bay Packers last Monday.
Brown has complained about his role multiple times this season, insisting that it isn't a selfish thing; it's that he just wants to contribute to wins.
Well, apparently, Brown is not the only player who is disenchanted with quarterback Jalen Hurts.
"After doing some digging and asking people inside the Eagles building, it was explained that multiple offensive players have grown frustrated with Jalen Hurts’ approach this season, particularly against zone coverage," wrote Dianna Russini of The Athletic. "They believe he’s become hesitant in tight windows, leaning on checkdowns or scrambles instead of trusting what’s open downfield."
The Eagles rank 25th in the NFL in passing offense, which has had a negative effect on the confidence in Hurts throughout the locker room.
"The result? Pass catchers become disinterested," Russini added. "Any top receiver I’ve covered in this league has said the same thing: They spend hours getting open. When the ball doesn’t come their way, frustration follows."
On the surface, Hurts' numbers look good. He has thrown for 1,860 yards, 16 touchdowns and one interception while completing 68.9 percent of his passes and posting a 112 passer rating.
In fact, Hurts is on pace to throw for a career-high 3,513 yards on the year. But it further proves that you can't just look at traditional numbers to see how a player is performing.
Concerns have persisted about Philadelphia's offense all season long, and things appeared to reach a boiling point for Brown after Week 11, who questioned whether or not the Eagles can actually win in the playoffs with their current setup.
"It’s a talented offense that knows it’s underperforming," Russini wrote. "This isn’t just Brown venting. The whole unit wants more trust, more communication and maybe a little more edge from its leader."
The Eagles will face the Detroit Lions in a potential NFC Championship Game preview this Sunday.