The quarterback will make his new offensive coordinator in Kellen Moore, after the firing of Brian Johnson last January
PHILADELPHIA — The quarterback of the Philadelphia Eagles, Jalen Hurtsspoke for the first time since offensive coordinator, Brian Johnsona long-time family friend, was fired and replaced by Kellen Moore.
Hurts He said he was excited about the opportunity to work with Moore and learning a new system, but he made clear his desire for continuity, something that has eluded him for much of his football career.
Jaslen Hurts has not enjoyed continuity among his offensive coordinators dating back to his college days. Kevin Sabitus/Getty Images
“I think, as a player, I definitely crave sustainability and consistency there. … As a quarterback, I crave those things in a play-caller and a quarterbacks coach, because you can see how consistency in those areas can lead to excellence,” he explained Hurts.
“I’m in a very similar situation as a college student in terms of having a constant revolving door in terms of coordinators and coaches. But, I’ve always managed to be successful at it, so that’s always been a good thing, because you’re able to learn from people and apply it.
Hurtswho will spend three years in Alabama before transferring the Oklahoma, never had consecutive seasons with the same play caller at the collegiate level. That continued in the NFL until the 2021 and 2022 campaigns, when he was paired with the now head coach of the Indianapolis Colts, Shane Steichenthen offensive coordinator in Philly. Hurts was uncovered, setting up a campaign of caliber Most valuable Player in 2022 and leading the Eagles to an appearance in the Super Bowl LVII.
Johnson was promoted from quarterbacks coach to offensive coordinator when Sting was hired in Indianapolis. Philadelphia He finished seventh in points per game (25.5) last season, but there was a disconnect between the head coach’s visions Nick Sirianni, Hurts y Johnsonwhich affected the offense’s ability to develop an identity, according to one source.
The offense suffered in the final stretch of the campaign, with the Eagles losing six of the last seven after a 10-1 start. Johnson was fired and replaced by Mooreformer offensive coordinator of the Dallas Cowboys y Los Angeles Chargersin February.
“I think the best of him. He’s been an important part of my development in my time here with the Eagles“he commented Hurts of Johnsonwho was hired as assistant head coach and passing game coordinator for the Washington Commanders“I think he’s more than capable of being a successful head coach in this league. I think he’s on that trajectory, still. I just think it wasn’t the right time.” for him, and that’s all.”
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It is expected that Moore is “in charge” of the offensive, according to the words of Syrianswith the head coach assuming more of a macro-level role, after being the main person in charge of offensive design during his first three seasons in Philadelphia.
Although the new system is still being put together, Hurts expressed excitement about working with Moore.
“I’m all ears. I’m a sponge. I think there’s some beauty in that,” she explained. “I’m just in sponge mode. I let them do whatever they’re going to do, and then we adjust from there. I think what we all have to do is understand the importance of a foundation in something.
“So if the coaches want to state their basis in terms of what they want something to be, what they want it to look like, then obviously you’re going to adjust from there.”
2024-04-18 21:17:21
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