Jalen Hurts wants Eagles teammates to ‘have that trust’ in him

The Philadelphia Eagles sit in the driver’s seat to secure the top seed in the NFC playoff picture.

Third-year quarterback Jalen Hurts has led the charge with his breakout MVP-caliber campaign. Although things are heading in a promising direction, Hurts is well aware of how the path could head a bumpy road toward the ultimate goal of winning a Super Bowl.

“I want those guys to look me in the eyes and know there’s not a doubt,” Hurts said, via Martin Frank of the Delaware News Journal. “And to know that with the preparation we put in together that we’ll find a way. I want them to have that trust in me.”

Hurt is moving through his best NFL season, but he remains largely inexperienced when it comes to high-pressure moments. He led the Eagles to the playoffs last year, but that resulted in a wildcard-round exit.

His maturation as a quarterback, combined with his calm and level-headed demeanor, will need to be a must in the playoffs. Philadelphia is depending on him to be the leading factor with his arm and legs to push the franchise toward Super Bowl contention.

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The outside doubt will remain as long as he hasn’t achieved any significant success beyond the regular season. At the same time, he has a golden opportunity to not only showcase his talent but prove that he can be the game-changing factor and franchise cornerstone for the Eagles, which leads them to sustained championship contention year in and year out moving ahead.