NFL ANALYST MOCKED AFTER ABSURD TAKE: Journalist Claims “Jalen Hurts Doesn’t Deserve Top 10 QB Spot” — Says He’s Just “Carried by His Teammates”
The NFL community is in uproar after controversial sports analyst Colin Cowherd unleashed a take so bold — and so insulting — that it sent shockwaves across social media. During his segment on The Herd, Cowherd claimed that Jalen Hurts doesn’t deserve to be ranked among the Top 10 quarterbacks in the league, arguing that the Eagles’ success comes “not from Hurts’ talent, but from the team carrying him.”
“Jalen Hurts doesn’t belong anywhere near the Top 10,” Cowherd said. “He’s not an elite passer — he’s a product of luxury. Give him the Eagles’ offensive line, A.J. Brown, and DeVonta Smith, and any decent quarterback would look like a star. Put him on an average roster — say, the Titans or the Commanders — and he wouldn’t even crack the top 20.”
The comment instantly ignited fury across the NFL fanbase — especially in Philadelphia, where Hurts is not only admired for his performance on the field but revered for his leadership and resilience. To make matters worse, Cowherd doubled down, saying, “People call him a leader, but I see a glorified game manager riding the hype of Philly’s media machine. When things get tough, he folds.”
Fans and players were quick to fire back. Within minutes, #HurtsTop10 began trending on X (formerly Twitter), with fans flooding the platform with highlight reels, stats, and career milestones that directly dismantled Cowherd’s claims. Many pointed out that Hurts led the Eagles to a Super Bowl appearance, nearly outdueling Patrick Mahomes with a record-breaking performance — 374 total yards and 4 touchdowns — in one of the most thrilling championship games in recent memory.
Former players also joined the conversation. Ryan Clark of ESPN called Cowherd’s take “lazy and disrespectful,” saying, “You can’t fake leadership, you can’t fake clutch plays, and you can’t fake commanding a locker room the way Hurts does.”
Eagles legend Brian Dawkins chimed in with a fiery post: “Stop disrespecting that man. Jalen Hurts represents everything the game is supposed to be — hard work, humility, and heart.”
Even neutral fans couldn’t believe what they were hearing. One user wrote: “If leadership, accuracy, and composure under pressure don’t count as QB skills anymore, then what exactly are we ranking?”
The controversy reignited a familiar debate in the NFL — the tension between “system QBs” and truly elite players. But for most, Hurts’ consistent excellence, poise, and discipline under pressure have long settled that question.
In a league built on hype and noise, Jalen Hurts has always let his work speak louder than words. And while Colin Cowherd’s take may have drawn clicks, it also reminded fans why Hurts is so respected — not for chasing headlines, but for earning every inch of his success.