Daily News | Jalen Hurts’ leadership style through the eyes of Eagles team captains: ‘Everything comes from the heart’
After he took over for former starter Carson Wentz, Hurts experienced a tumultuous journey. During his first season as the full-time starter, the former second-round pick guided the Eagles to a 9-8 record with an appearance in the NFC wild-card round.
The 24-year-old quarterback received conference player of the week honors for the second consecutive week following his excellent performance during the team’s 35-10 victory over the Tennessee Titans. Hurts became the first quarterback in league history to throw for 300-plus yards a game after rushing for 150-plus yards in Week 12 against the Packers.
“He knows exactly what he needs to work on, and other guys gravitate toward that. He’s always calm. He’s just a stoic person. Whatever is thrown at him, he stays levelheaded and consistent with how he’s going to handle that adversity.”“Oh, man — he’s been a leader ever since he was a rook. He’s always had that leadership mentality coming from Alabama. Being a quarterback there for so long, then going to Oklahoma and leading those guys. That’s something that he’s been doing for a long time.
“His pregame speeches, everything comes from the heart. I know it comes from his heart. It just seems every word comes so easy for him. He always makes sure his message is relevant to what we’re going through as a team. That’s what you appreciate the most.”“It’s one of those things where his leadership has always been there, so it’s hard to say that it’s really grown. He’s gotten more comfortable with the reps that he’s gotten. He’s really comfortable with who he is.
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