For the second consecutive 12 months, there seems to be rigidity between Jalen Hurts and A.J. Brown that has effects on the Philadelphia Eagles locker room. Forget the truth that the Eagles are 11-2 and received 9 video games in a row, sitting as one of many 4 groups which have eleven-plus wins within the NFL.
Brandon Graham, one of many workforce captains on the Eagles and somebody who’s at all times a straight shooter, revealed that there is rigidity between Hurts and Brown that has been lasting for some time. This is extra than simply soccer.
“I do not know the entire story, however I do know that 1 (Hurts) is making an attempt. 11 (Brown) could possibly be just a little higher with how he responds to issues. They have been buddies, however issues have modified,” Graham stated on SportsRadio WIP on Monday night time. “And I perceive that as a result of life occurs. But (on) the enterprise aspect, we acquired to ensure we do not let the private get in the way in which of the enterprise.
“And that is what we have to do higher.”
Hurts and Brown are on the forefront of drama that emerged after Sunday’s 22-16 victory over the Carolina Panthers, when the Eagles huge receiver was annoyed over the move offense. This got here on a day when Hurts completed with 108 yards passing, giving him simply 226 over the previous two video games.
“Passing,” Brown stated when requested what the offense may enhance on. “What we did right this moment shouldn’t be (ok). It will not assist us.”
Hurts has simply 5.7 yards per try over his previous two video games, as solely Will Levis and Drew Lock have a decrease yards per try than Hurts amongst the groups which have performed two video games during the last two weeks (six groups are on bye). Of the quarterbacks who’ve made two begins during the last two video games, Hurts is final in passing yards.
Hurts additionally has thrown for 3 touchdowns and has a 102.7 passer score on simply 40 makes an attempt, with out turning the ball over. He additionally has 5 touchdowns during the last two video games (three passing, two dashing). In the fourth quarter of video games over the nine-game successful streak, Hurts leads the NFL with a 152.5 passer score and has extra touchdowns (six) than incompletions (5).
Hurts additionally has 23 touchdowns to 2 giveaways through the Eagles’ nine-game successful streak. The Eagles are successful video games and Hurts is not turning the ball over, but there nonetheless seems to be an issue.
The Hurts-Brown drama is outwardly larger than anybody would have realized, and is outwardly taking up the locker room of an 11-2 workforce.
“We want to have the ability to speak issues out as males,” Graham stated. “We must let private stuff go. It’s like a variety of stuff. Most of the time it is like a dialog that must be had. The particular person with the issue has to need to speak to the particular person.”
