Controversy Over Eagles' QB: Should Jalen Hurts Be Benched?
NFL Network Analyst David Carr Suggests Backup Marcus Mariota Could Be More Effective Amid Hurts' Knee Injury
- NFL Network analyst David Carr suggests the Philadelphia Eagles should bench their starting quarterback, Jalen Hurts, due to his knee injury and replace him with backup Marcus Mariota.
- Hurts, who is a leading candidate for this year's MVP award, has led the Eagles to a 10-2 record this season.
- Carr's argument is based on the belief that Hurts is not as effective due to his injury, and a fully healthy Mariota would be more productive for the team.
- Despite Carr's opinion, many disagree, stating that Hurts is one of the best quarterbacks in the league and the Eagles are better off with him, even if he's not at 100 percent.
- Hurts has thrown 19 touchdown passes this season and has a passer rating of 93.8, ranking 13th out of 32 qualified quarterbacks.