Eagles' Jalen Hurts Would Change Philadelphia if Prediction Came True

How ridiculous would it be to see Jalen Hurts of the Philadelphia Eagles have his best season yet in Philadelphia? 

That's something that keeps coming up among many around the league, and honestly, it might not be as crazy as it sounds. While Hurts isn't the type of player that has shown he can be perfect at times, there's also a lot of reason to believe that he can be a very good player when it matters most. 

That's part of why I don't think it's unfair to suggest we might see his best year ever coming up. It seems like whenever someone questions Hurts, he leads the team to new heights, something similar to what he did just a few years ago when his team won a Super Bowl on his back. 

But, at the same time, this is Philadelphia, and any season that doesn't result in a Super Bowl is typically going to be viewed as a failure. At the end of the day, this organization is expected to win at a very high level, so it's only fair that Hurts continues to get some pressure put on him. 

That's not going to change anytime soon, and in fact, it'll probably only continue to get louder, depending on how well or poorly he plays over the next few months.

That's why it's so interesting that somebody brought up the idea of Hurts potentially winning the MVP award. Imagine how many would stop the questions if he came out and had his best season yet, bringing home an MVP award and also leading this team to a potential Super Bowl berth? 

I don't think it sounds as crazy as some are suggesting, which is why I agree with one NFL.com writer who recently suggested it could happen.

“Maligned as he often is during the Eagles' more turbulent times, Hurts has quarterbacked the franchise to two Super Bowls and led Philly to its second Lombardi Trophy, garnering Super Bowl LIX MVP honors to show for it. He’s a three-time Pro Bowler with a nose for the end zone on the ground and a stellar long ball when he’s clicking. However, the Eagles are coming off a disappointing 11-5 season in which they fell in the Wild Card Round and drama was more prevalent than offensive rhythm. With A.J. Brown traded to the New England Patriots and Sean Mannion arriving to take over as offensive coordinator, the pressure is on for Hurts and so too will be the opportunity to rise back into elite form.

“In six NFL seasons and 93 games, Hurts has thrown for 110 touchdowns and rushed for 63 while coming away with a 57-25 record as a starter. Expectations and scrutiny are always palpable for the Eagles, and Hurts will be under the spotlight perhaps more than ever in 2026. Perhaps it’s the perfect setting for him to make history as the Eagles' first Super Bowl-era MVP and the franchise’s first MVP overall since Norm Van Brocklin in 1960,” NFL.com wrote.

There are certainly some questions here for Philadelphia when it comes to Hurts, and I understand the A.J. Brown question that has to be answered. However, I have a lot of belief in Hurts to figure things out. Whenever he's been questioned throughout his career, he typically finds a way to get the job done. 

This year, because of how poorly he played last season, he brings more questions than ever, but I have a lot of confidence that he will eventually figure things out.