NFL News: Former Super Bowl champion takes a shot at Eagles QB Jalen Hurts

Jalen Hurts led his Philadelphia Eagles to the top of the NFL after capturing the championship last season. Despite that success, a fellow Super Bowl-winning quarterback made it clear that the former Oklahoma standout isn’t among his top choices when it comes to selecting a QB.

In early September 2023, Chase Daniel announced his retirement from professional football, officially bringing an end to a 13-year career. His greatest achievement came in the early 2010s, when he became a Super Bowl champion with the New Orleans Saints.

During a recent television interview, the former Chargers, Lions, and Bears quarterback made it clear that, in his opinion, Jalen Hurts wouldn’t be among his top choices when starting to build a franchise roster in the league.

“There are only four guys I would take right now to start a franchise with,” Daniel said. “Let me rephrase that. There are more than four guys I would take above Jalen Hurts to start a franchise today. And because of that, I can’t sit here and because I don’t want to start a franchise with Jalen Hurts. He may be No. 8, No. 9, or No. 10 on that list. Maybe more.”

Chase Daniel #10 of the New Orleans Saints looks on during the game against the New England Patriots at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome on September 17, 2017 in New Orleans, Louisiana.

The support of his teammates in Philadelphia

Despite securing a dominant win earlier this year against the reigning contenders, the Kansas City Chiefs, many still found ways to downplay Jalen Hurts’ performance. However, the strong support he’s received from his Eagles teammates, the front office, and the coaching staff reinforces his position as the unquestioned leader of this team.

Brandon Graham, who retired from the NFL after winning the Super Bowl at Caesars Superdome, made a brief appearance on Kay Adams’ Up & Adams show — and had nothing but words of praise for his former teammate.

“Jalen Hurts in my book is a top five quarterback,” Graham started. “He won a Super Bowl, he automatically goes up there. He won a Super Bowl. I don’t care what team, who did what, all year and all playoffs he’s the one who grabs the ball first and hands it off or his mechanics. All of the little things that you don’t think about like clockwork has to go right.

“How many times do quarterbacks fumble the ball in the big moment and then bam it’s game over. Now, you’re looking forward to the next year because a mistake you have to learn from and get ready for next year. People don’t give him credit for those little things but all of that little stuff matters. He practices that stuff every day. He’s in my top five and if I had to go, he’s my No. 1 because of him playing. I didn’t play with those other quarterbacks all I know is him and we won the championship. For this year, he has got to be No. 1. He won against the GOAT.”