I know this is a building full of hungry individuals that are willing to do everything needed to be done to win. The fans, the culture, the enthusiasm, the passion and the love for the game, Hurts said. Uncle Sam is real.. He has completed 67.9 percent of his throws, amounting to a quarterback rating of 97.4. Jalen Hurts accepted a four-year, $6.025 million deal when the Philadelphia Eagles picked him in the second round of the 2020 NFL Draft. Jalen Hurts USATSI If Hurts is such an inspiration, he must draw it from somewhere, or someone. It was brought to Hurts attention that other quarterbacks have demanded fully guaranteed contracts. Zach Berman covers the Philadelphia Eagles for The Athletic and is a co-host of the "Birds With Friends" podcast. He is excited about the Philadelphia Eagles starting him in the fall of his second season; however, the 2017 College Football Playoff National Champion did spend a moment with GQ Sports for an interview. YouTubes privacy policy is available here and YouTubes terms of service is available here. Stephen M. Smith is the managing editor and seniorwriter forTouchdown Alabama Magazine. Even if the intention on that night was not for Hurts to become the franchise quarterback three years later, its become a harmonious marriage and very much Hurts team. Hurts contract is the first in franchise history to carry a no-trade clause. 1 negotiation tip that made her rich: 'It changed my entire life', Get Make It newsletters delivered to your inbox, Learn more about the world of CNBC Make It, 2023 CNBC LLC. Hurts has quickly become a Philadelphia icon. After graduating from Alabama, he spent his final collegiate season at Oklahoma. Hurts, who the Philadelphia Eagles chose in the second round of the 2020 NFL Draft, is now the team's starting quarterback following the departure of Carson Wentz. I did not need to buy a house when I got drafted because its just me, Hurts said. That won't change. The move came just months after Roseman made Carson Wentz a $100 million millionaire. Theres a natural part of quarterbacking a team that requires pandering to the crowd it would be bigger news if he insulted the market where he plays but Hurts chose to sign with the Eagles for five more years. Shortly after the selection, questions rose about how Hurts a star at Alabama and Oklahoma would be used, if he wasnt used as a trade asset: The Heisman Trophy runner-up would have to switch positions, some analysts insisted. And we all want to do it for a long time. This is not an arrival point, Hurts said. I got a Philly cheesesteak from Larry's, of course, and I went and got some Philadelphia gear," Hurts said. Ravens, Lamar Jackson agree to terms on mega-deal that He didnt buy a new car or a house, but he did hire a financial advisor. Please check your email for a confirmation. Asked about his allegiance for this epic matchup, the Eagles quarterback kept it politically correct in assessing where his heart lies. She emphasizes preparation for life outside of football and has been celebrated for her holistic approach to managing her clients. Hurts spent three years at the University of Alabama, leading the Crimson Tide to consecutive College Football National Championship games in 2017 and 2018.
