The Philadelphia Eagles had a disappointing end to their 2023-24 NFL season. They lost five of their last six games, including a wild card game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Now, they have a lot of issues to address before the start of the 2024 NFL season. 

One of those issues is seeing just how good QB Jalen Hurts is. Most people believe he regressed significantly in 2023 compared to 2022. However, one NFL analyst had strong words to describe Hurts’ perception around the NFL. 

Chris Simms Calls Jalen Hurts “Most Overrated Player in Football” 

Sep 7, 2023; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; NBC Sports analyst Chris Simms on field prior to a game between the Kansas City Chiefs and Detroit Lions at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports

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Chriss Simms, a former NFL quarterback, had choice words to describe Philadelphia Eagles QB Jalen Hurts. According to Jillian Nachtigal of Pro Football Network, Simms described Hurts as the “most overrated player in football.” Simms seems to believe that Hurts gets too much credit for the success that the Eagles did have.

Philadelphia Eagles Offensive Line 

Dec 10, 2023; Arlington, Texas, USA; Philadelphia Eagles offensive tackle Jordan Mailata (68) and offensive tackle Lane Johnson (65) and center Jason Kelce (62) walk off the field after the game against the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tim Heitman-USA TODAY Sports
The Philadelphia Eagles’ offensive line made headlines this past season due to one play that seemed unstoppable. This play was nicknamed the “Tush Push.” It essentially had the offensive line powering their way forward for Hurts to gain the short yardage needed for a first down. 

Jalen Hurts’ Regression 

Dec 31, 2023; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts (1) sits on the field after being tackled during the fourth quarter against the Arizona Cardinals at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports
There is no doubt that Hurts regressed from 2022 to 2023. For starters, he went from a quarterback who came up just short of winning the Super Bowl to getting knocked out in the first round of the playoffs. However, Hurts’ stats dropped off as well. 

Hurts threw 15 interceptions in 2023 compared to just six in 2022. Plus, he went from 760 rushing yards in 2022 to 605 rushing yards in 2023. If that was not enough, he also had a rocky relationship with offensive coordinator Brian Johnson after Shane Steichen moved on to Indianapolis. 

Philadelphia Eagles Moving Forward

Aug 12, 2023; Inglewood, California, USA; Los Angeles Chargers offensive coordinator Kellen Moore watches during the game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
Now, Hurts has his third different offensive coordinator in three seasons after the Eagles fired Johnson and hired Kellen Moore. Plus, Hurts may lose center Jason Kelce if he decides it is time to retire. If anything, the Eagles’ collapse to end this season may be a sign of hard times to come for Philadelphia. It is up to Nick Sirianni to right the ship in 2024.