'He outplayed Patrick Mahomes': Cris Carter defends Jalen Hurts after Cam Newton snub
Jalen Hurts recently delivered the Philadelphia Eagles a
Super Bowl
championship and an MVP performance, yet his spot among the NFL's elite quarterbacks is still being questioned. Former MVP Cam Newton recently left Hurts out of his top 10 QB rankings, but Hall of Famer Cris Carter isn't buying it.
In fact, Carter argues Hurts has done enough to earn credit even saying he outplayed
Patrick Mahomes
in their head-to-head Super Bowl matchups.
Cris Carter believes Jalen Hurts has proven himself despite strong roster help
During a recent segment, Carter defended Hurts after Newton's comments sparked backlash across social media. Newton had suggested that Hurts doesn't need to play at an 'elite level' because of the stacked roster around him. Carter pushed back, saying Hurts shouldn't be downgraded simply because his team is talented:
'I look at the last two Super Bowls he was in against Patrick Mahomes.
He outplayed Patrick Mahomes, and he should get credit for that.'
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Carter compared Hurts' situation to Joe Montana's era, pointing out that no one dismissed Montana's greatness just because the 49ers surrounded him with elite weapons.
The debate over stats versus winning
Newton's critique centered on Hurts' passing totals, specifically last season's 2,900 yards, which Newton claimed wasn't enough to place him in the league's top tier. Carter countered that a quarterback's primary job is to win, not chase numbers:
'If we're measuring QBs, the first question is—did he win? What Jalen Hurts is doing is not his fault.
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He's the captain of the ship, and Philadelphia is a tough place to be a quarterback.'
Hurts has shown he can post big numbers when needed, back in 2022, he threw for over 3,700 yards, rushed for 750+, and scored 35 total touchdowns. But his style emphasizes team success over stat-padding.
Jalen Hurts' dual-threat ability makes the Eagles more dangerous
Carter also highlighted Hurts' impact beyond the box score. His mobility forces defenses to adjust, creating opportunities for teammates like Saquon Barkley to shine.
When teams take away the run, Hurts has repeatedly stepped up as a passer in big moments especially in the postseason.
Despite a Super Bowl victory, MVP honors, and back-to-back trips to the big game, Jalen Hurts is still fighting for respect in some circles. Critics see him as a product of his roster; supporters see him as a proven winner who thrives under pressure. As Carter put it, Hurts shouldn't be penalized for leading a loaded team, he should be credited for keeping it at the top.
FAQs:
1. What did Cam Newton say about Jalen Hurts?
Newton left Hurts out of his top 10 QB list, claiming Hurts benefits from an elite roster and doesn't play at an individually elite level.
2. Why is Hurts' recent season criticized?
He threw for around 2,900 yards, which some analysts feel isn't enough to justify top-tier QB status, despite the Eagles' success.
3. Has Hurts shown elite numbers before?
Yes. In 2022, he posted over 3,700 passing yards, 750 rushing yards, and 35 total touchdowns.
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