When analysts and commentators speak of Quarterbacks in the NFL they usually mention Joe Burrow, Josh Allen, Lamar Jackson and Justin Herbert as the class of the position behind Patrick Mahomes. It is clear that when the critics speak of Jalen Hurts they always mention potential but not good enough. The Eagles in 2023 new what they had and made him the highest paid QB in the league because they new he was a winner. The critics could do nothing short of say the Eagles can do better than Hurts and that he was holding the team back. As soon as he signed this contract the Baltimore Ravens then issued Lamar Jackson his record deal making him the highest paid Quarterback in the league to show they wanted Lamar Jackson and they felt comfortable with him as the face of the Franchise It was then the Kansas City Chiefs stepped in and renegotiated a part of Patrick Mahomes deal and made him the highest paid Quarterback again in the league. Then Justin Herbert got a new deal with the Chargers that put him in the top 3 in salary. Then later Joe Burrow set the world on fire and got a deal that put him second to none. Now out this group Mahomes, Hurts and Burrow are the only 3 to go to Super Bowls. Mahomes with 5 appearances, Hurts with 2 and Burrow with one. Only Mahomes and Hurts have won Lombardi Trophies. It is clear that Hurts and Mahomes are the top shelf QBs to trust with the money when the game is on the line. Josh Allen, Lamar Jackson and Justin Herbert have playoff games under their belts but can not breakthrough when the game is on the line. They have not proven that they can take their teams to fight and win the Big Games. Burrow had a chance but fizzled out but these three QBs continue to get the rave reviews but can not win. It is clear that the regular season is all you are going to get from these guys and no Championship. Burrow has proven he is one and done but just like the others get the highlights but no championship. These guys are horribly over paid. On the other hand Hurts and Mahomes have proven they can get it done and will continue to rise like Cream in Coffee when they need to make things happen for their teams. Hurts having to face Mahomes twice in the Super Bowl and is 1-1 but he has outplayed him both times only to always get the “Just not good enough”. When reading these numbers and this is what the analyst and commentators like to use they clearly are missing the mark when it comes to Hurts. Lets change this and speak facts instead of who we like and who we dont like.
While all these quarterbacks have impressive careers, Jalen Hurts stands out for several reasons:
Super Bowl Success: Hurts has already led his team to two Super Bowl appearances and won one, showcasing his ability to perform under pressure.
Postseason Wins: With 6 postseason wins, Hurts has shown consistency in the playoffs, more than Lamar Jackson and Justin Herbert.
Contract Value: Hurts’ contract value is competitive, reflecting his value to his team.
Passer Rating: Although his passer rating is slightly lower than Joe Burrow’s, Hurts’ overall impact on the game, including his rushing ability, makes him a more versatile threat.
In conclusion, Jalen Hurts’ combination of Super Bowl success, postseason wins, and overall impact on the game makes him the better quarterback among the group.
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