Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts, once a favorite for the NFL MVP award, saw his odds take a hit after the Eagles’ loss to the San Francisco 49ers. Despite his 26-for-45 performance with 298 yards, a touchdown pass, and a rushing touchdown, former quarterback David Carr suggested a change at starting quarterback.
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Carr, now an NFL analyst, proposed replacing Hurts with Marcus Mariota, citing concerns about Hurts being “uncomfortable” reading defenses in the pocket and his overall health. Carr argued that making this change could benefit the team, even if they retain the No. 1 seed.
“Clearly, Jalen isn’t comfortable reading through a defense in a drop back pass scenario. Some would say he’s not even good at it,” Carr said. “I think when you look at this team, you have to have a serious conversation, if you’re Philly. And you have to say, ‘Is it better for us to play Marcus Mariota right now and get Jalen really healthy,’ because I would argue it doesn’t matter if they’re the No. 1 seed. If the 49ers come into Philly again, they do not care.
“Put Marcus in there, win a couple of games, maybe you have the No. 1 seed still, you might have it,” Carr continued. “I’d say [Mariota] is better at playing quarterback for the Philadelphia Eagles right now. Right now, he’d be more productive.”
After Hurts briefly left the game against the 49ers, Mariota stepped in, but the Eagles ultimately fell short. Carr emphasized the need for the Eagles’ head coach, Nick Sirianni, to consider the team’s big-picture mentality and assess the best course of action.
The NFL has witnessed a surge in quarterback injuries throughout the season, with notable players like Derek Carr, Trevor Lawrence, and Kenny Pickett leaving their games in Week 13. The increased frequency of injuries has prompted discussions about the toll of playing an additional game each season and its impact on player health.
