The Eagles had their fourth consecutive day of apply on Wednesday and quarterback Jalen Hurts spoke to reporters after their on-field work. Hurts was considerate and insightful together with his solutions, giving a peak into his a few of his thought course of on connecting with Wink Martindale, and whether or not it’s a precedence to get preseason snaps.
Right here’s what the QB needed to say:
On reaching our to Wink Martindale
Hurts was requested in regards to the report that he reached out to the previous Giants DC Wink Martindale after Week 18 final season. The QB defined that he tries to utilize any and all assets he has, and whereas the Eagles had achieved some good issues towards the Giants, he wished to ask Martindale his ideas on what they have been presenting and the way they have been attacked that final common season recreation.
He thought-about it a technique to pour into his cup of information, and lauded the veteran coach for being a decent and nice individual.
The quarterback additionally puzzled why this was simply now turning into a narrative, when the decision itself occurred so way back. Tim McManus, who wrote the ESPN article that includes this info, was at apply and defined the motivation behind the article was to place closure on the 2023 season and take a look at how the staff is shifting in a different way within the months since.
Hurts stated he appreciates the media’s job and bringing consideration to the staff, however there are some issues that folks simply aren’t going to grasp.
“The place we’re, you’ve got experiences, and you’ve got rumors, after which you’ve got actuality. And, we’re in actuality proper now, and acquired completely different individuals doing various things, and now we have completely different tasks and that pure nature. However finally, we’re simply attacking it day-by-day, and this staff is placing its finest foot ahead in effort and depth, and it’s actually being a staff and being collectively. That’s been my complete whole message this complete whole coaching camp and this complete offseason, and so it’s been an excellent journey to this point.”
He went on to elucidate that he didn’t know in regards to the report as a result of he tends to dam out the exterior noise. Hurts opened up about blocking out exterior elements as a result of there comes a degree the place you query a lot, and the negativity is redundant.
“So, this staff is a kind of groups that’s going to do this, particularly with the issues that we’ve been capable of expertise, and it’s a correct improvement. It was a creating time. It was a time of improvement for us, and that’s one thing we study from.”
On taking part in within the preseason
Head coach Nick Sirianni nonetheless didn’t reveal if starters would play in Friday’s preseason recreation, however Hurts stated that he’ll be prepared if his quantity known as and he’ll play with the suitable stage of depth — noting that accidents are out of his management, so he’s not fascinated about that as a consider whether or not or not he performs.
The QB stated that whereas it’s essential for him to apply exhausting and put together, getting reps in preseason video games isn’t essentially a precedence. He reiterated his belief in Jeffrey Lurie, Howie Roseman, and Nick Sirianni to make selections which can be finest for the staff, and he’s simply centered on having the communication he must together with his coaches and being a pacesetter.
Different notables
Hurts stated he isn’t placing an excessive amount of inventory in his coaching camp efficiency — zero interceptions — however stated that he’s being simply as aggressive as he’s all the time been throughout camp. Finishing passes and throwing touchdowns are the pure results of the work he’s put in.
He was requested if he’s tried golf this offseason, however he quipped that Jeffrey Lurie advised him to avoid golf and famous that’s a narrative for one more day. Nonetheless, Hurts stated he’s been capable of forge relationships with completely different guys, and he’s discovered the worth of getting established chemistry with depth guys as they is likely to be wanted later in a season.
As for he and Cam Jurgens working collectively to set protections, it’s a task that Hurts has been desperate to tackle
