Jalen Hurts may have a Super Bowl ring to his name, but his place among the league’s best has constantly been called into question. Many see him as a solid, dependable starter, but few see him as a quarterback who takes charge.
Former Buffalo Bills star-turned-analyst Jordan Poyer is among those unconvinced by Hurts’ mettle. Poyer outlined a curious take on Hurts this week, but it was one that did not sit well with the NFL community.
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Hurts endured a difficult outing during Day 13 of training camp, completing 19 of his 27 pass attempts but failing to throw a touchdown, according to Eagles reporter Eliot Shorr-Parks. He also tossed three interceptions, prompting a smidgen of concern.
Hurts also delivered a pair of impressive deep completions that resulted in explosive plays, but the turnovers became the main talking point as criticism poured in throughout the day.
As Philadelphia prepares for another playoff push, questions surrounding Hurts resurfaced during Wednesday’s edition of CBS Sports HQ. Poyer defended parts of the Eagles’ offense but questioned whether Hurts can consistently deliver in high-pressure comeback situations.
“He’s not somebody that I would trust down 14 to bring my team back in the game,” Poyer said. “But again, I’m not going to sit here and hate on Jalen because all he’s done is win.”
However, Poyer seemed to overlook one of Hurts’ most memorable performances in 2023.
Hurts rallied the Eagles from two separate 10-point deficits to defeat Poyer’s Bills 37-34 in overtime. Poyer was on the field when Hurts capped the comeback with the game-winning rushing touchdown.
Poyer’s comment was soon hit with a Community Note on X, and the NFL community wasted little time mocking his take.
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“This should be a fireable offense,” one remarked.
“Jordan Poyer says he wouldn’t trust Jalen Hurts to lead a team back from a double-digit deficit. Jalen Hurts vs. Jordan Poyer and the Buffalo Bills came back from being down 24-14 with under two minutes to go in the 3Q to beat the Bills in 2023. Hurts had 5 TD,” Chat Sports’ Chase Senior pointed out.
Jordan Poyer says he wouldn’t trust Jalen Hurts to lead a team back from a double digit deficit.
Jalen Hurts vs. Jordan Poyer and the Buffalo Bills came back from being down 24-14 with under two minutes to go in the 3Q to beat the Bills in 2023.
Hurts had 5 TD.#Eagles https://t.co/i20rP77xxB
— Chase Senior (@Chase_Senior) August 19, 2026
“This you???” radio contributor O. J. Spivey wrote with the infamous clips from the 2023 season.
“This is why I don’t believe all players should be analysts. Jordan Poyer was a member of the Bills in 2023, who Jalen led a double-digit comeback against. The Eagles scored 17 in the 4th,” Eagles fan Keina Williams wrote.
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Hurts enters the season with 17,891 career passing yards, 110 passing touchdowns, 3,554 rushing yards, and 63 rushing scores. He earned a 76.2 PFN QB Impact grade last season, ranking 16th in the league.
The three-time Pro Bowler’s profile led many fans to dismiss Poyer’s comments as overly reactionary.
“One of the laziest takes possible,” a fan said.
One of the laziest takes possible https://t.co/4Aanw2mn99 pic.twitter.com/BhAc2QeVJM
— Sean (@SeanTalksEagles) August 19, 2026
“Someone tell Jordan that ex-players can do research before segments when cultivating their “hot takes,” even in games they played in when they shouldn’t have to. Sharp leisure suit though, like it,” radio personality John Kincade wrote.
The Eagles begin their regular season on Sept. 13 against the Washington Commanders, giving Hurts an immediate opportunity to silence the criticism and strengthen his case for another MVP-caliber campaign.
