After losing the first two games of seasons and then ending last Sunday’s matchup against the Cincinnati Bengals in a 23-23 tie, Philadelphia Eagles fans are calling for a change.
And they’re serious.
Social media is full of Eagles fans pleading for Carson Wentz to be replaced as the quarterback with Jalen Hurts.
Now, there’s no denying that Wentz has really struggled this season. Coming into Sunday’s game against the San Francisco 49ers, he has only completed 59.8% of his passes for 737 yards, 3 TDs, and 6 interceptions.
Jalen Hurts has gone from being a misunderstood NFL draft pick to being named the Eagles’ No 2 quarterback as a backup to Carson Wentz, to now being the one fans want to see as QB1.
The former Alabama and Oklahoma quarterback has continued to prove himself each day and is on a mission to prove he truly belongs in the NFL.
Eagles fans have had enough, and they’re making it clear:
I want to see Jalen Hurts throw it.
— jeff🦅 (@eaglesbetter) October 5, 2020
I wanted to see Jalen Hurts play not Wentz
— Danielle 🦋 (@danniadrianna) October 5, 2020
Jalen Hurts has worked his butt off to get where he is. Carson should be scared. Jalen is good. It says a lot about Carson's inability to handle the pressure and choosing make himself better. Jalen is there to prove himself which he is. He's a fighter. Always has been.
— Hannah Stephens (@TheHannahSShow) October 5, 2020
Hear me out… Jalen Hurts as QB, Wentz as RB
— Sign JT Realmuto (@pens_and_roses) October 5, 2020
Carson Wentz is simply not good …. please for the love of God put in Jalen Hurts #FlyEaglesFly
— Ashton Drew (@AshtonDrew1) October 5, 2020
Yeah put Jalen Hurts in already
— J I DOUBLE G A (@Drumgoole_4) October 5, 2020
Put Jalen Hurts in at half time please 😭
— YouKnowTheDyl 💎🖤 (@TheRealDyl___) October 5, 2020
Play Jalen Hurts
— Certified Lover Boy (@KillaPrime) October 5, 2020
I’m ready to see Jalen Hurts!!!!
— The One True Cam Stan! (@J_MONEY_23_) October 5, 2020
The Philadelphia Eagles fanbase knowing Jalen Hurts still isn’t the starter. https://t.co/RkS4COOP93
— AJ Spurr (@SpurrFM) October 4, 2020
Simply put, Eagles fans want to see what Hurts can do.
After all, he can’t do any worse than Wentz.
Time will tell what happens, but if one thing is clear: Eagles fans are running low on patience, and the Eagles are running out of time to make this a winning season.
Although Hurts is capable of being an NFL quarterback, he’s also the type of player who is willing to fulfill whatever role is needed.
Over time, Hurts could become a huge asset for the Eagles, maybe this season. All he needs is time and opportunities.
Hurts finished the 2019 season at Oklahoma with a career-high 3,851 yards passing, as well as a career-high 32 passing TDs. He added a career-best 1,298 yards rushing and career-high 20 rushing touchdowns.
In his college career at Alabama and Oklahoma, Hurts recorded almost 9,500 passing yards and 80 touchdowns along with almost 3,300 rushing yards and 43 rushing touchdowns.
Hurts won a national championship, an SEC championship, and a Big 12 championship during his career. He was also named the Big 12 Newcomer of the Year this past season, as well as the Big 12 Male Athlete of the Year.