The Philadelphia Eagles had a remarkable season in 2022, as they posted top-five marks on both offense and defense.
This led them to a Super Bowl appearance, falling just short of the Lombardi Trophy.
One of the biggest reasons for this success was an improved year from Jalen Hurts.
As James Palmer of the NFL Network points out, while in the pocket, Hurts led the league in completion percentage, TD-INT ratio, and passer rating.
From the inside the pocket Jalen Hurts led the NFL in:
– Comp pct
– TD-INT ratio
– Passer ratingLook at the improvement:
– 2021: 66.2 comp pct, 7.3 yds/att, 9 TD, 8 INT, 86.7 passer rating
– 2022: 72.6 comp pct, 8.7 yds/att, 20 TD, 4 INT, 111.8 passer rating— James Palmer (@JamesPalmerTV) June 29, 2023
This was a marked improvement from his 2021 campaign, which Palmer highlights.
His completion percentage was up almost six points, he had 1.5 more yards per attempt and 11 more touchdown passes.
He also had four fewer interceptions, and his passer rating was leaps above his 2021 numbers.
This is an indication that Hurts is much more than just a rushing quarterback and he’s improved his poise in the pocket.
With this improvement in mind, Hurts was a finalist for the league’s MVP award, falling short of Patrick Mahomes.
Any questions raised by Hurts’ doubters have now been silenced, and he’s able to move forward, looking to the 2023 campaign.
As the 2023 season approaches, Hurts can take solace in that his offensive line has remained mostly the same.
Jason Kelce will still be snapping him the ball, as he decided to come back for another season.
Ultimately, it appears that Hurts and the Eagles were able to get everything sorted out last year, putting them on an elite trajectory.
Can Hurts and this roster take the next step forward and win a Super Bowl, something that was in reach in 2022?
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