The Philadelphia Eagles just got absolutely shellacked 27-7 on Monday night, and get this, they lost to the Chicago Bears, who were trotting out Case Keenum, their *third-string quarterback*. Yikes. That’s a brutal way to kick off the week, no matter who you’re playing.
Hurts’ Profound Take on Losing?
This kind of performance usually has fans reeling, but it was Jalen Hurts’ post-game quote that’s really got everyone talking. After that dismal blowout, he told reporters his thoughts on losing: “I hate it more than anything in this world. But at the same time, we need it. It’s something that is natural and part of the process of winning. To win, you have to lose. You have to build resilience and character within that, reflecting on that, choosing to learn from it.” That’s classic Hurts, always dropping those inspirational aphorisms.
Philly’s Patience Wearing Thin?
Hurts is right, of course, losing is part of the game, helps build resilience and all that jazz. But let’s be real, Philly fans get antsy fast when their team stinks, especially after a lackluster showing like Monday’s against a squad having to use their third-stringer at QB. That kind of loss makes you wonder what’s really going on behind the scenes.
Rebounding in Week 4 is gonna be a massive test. The Los Angeles Rams are rolling into Philly next Sunday, and you know the Eagles and their faithful are gonna be desperate for a performance that elicits quotes about winning, not losing. The pressure is on, big time.
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Originally reported by Bleacher Report.
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