The Philadelphia Eagles have remained aggressive in the 2025 offseason despite being the defending champs. It is clear that the team views this as a window of elite contention and not simply one magical run. With the current level of talent on both sides of the ball, it is hard to form any logical argument against this sentiment. Philly has to be counted among the league's top contenders, and a large part of this is because of the quiet greatness of Jalen Hurts. The quarterback's underdog story makes the starter easy to pull for, even for those outside the organization.
Despite being a Super Bowl champion, this hasn't changed. Hurts has remained focused this offseason, working to improve his leadership and getting on the same page with new offensive coordinator Kevin Patullo. In an offseason when Hurts has every reason to celebrate and enjoy the moment, the starter continues to chase greatness. This won't surprise Philly fans who have quickly fallen in love with the starter. Even if there have been a myriad of frustrations along the way, the fan base understands the value of the quarterback.
Jalen Hurts Continues to Impress Eagles Fans
Since Patrick Mahomes has taken over as the Kansas City Chiefs' starter, only three quarterbacks have beaten the veteran in games that mattered. Tom Brady, Joe Burrow, and Jalen Hurts now are the lone starters to hold this honor. While Hurts might not fit the prototypical mold, the 2025 offseason is an example of exactly why the quarterback joined this list.
To have a chance at greatness, you must have both incredible talent and a nonstop drive to chase it. Hurts has both and continues to illustrate that winning at a high level isn't going to change this. Working with new teammates and continuing to build chemistry with current pieces, Hurts is completely focused on attempting to defend the team's title.
It is yet another illustration of how incredibly underrated Hurts has been and, in many ways, continues to be. Hurts accomplished what Josh Allen and Lamar Jackson couldn't when the games truly mattered. Despite this, the quarterback remains on the fringes of this conversation. Perhaps serving as more motivation for a player who has no shortage of reasons to continue to chase greatness.