Jalen Hurts Is Fueled by the Doubters

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts and I are huddling on a field at a vacant southern New Jersey athletic facility, discussing his journey to the summit of his pressure-cooked profession. It’s early August, and Hurts is enjoying a rare off-day from training camp, where he and the Eagles are preparing for a potential return trip to the Super Bowl; Philadelphia lost to Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs 38-35 back in February.