Alright, let’s dive into some serious NFL talk, because Philly’s general manager, Howie Roseman, just dropped some absolute truth bombs about Jalen Hurts. Despite what anyone on the outside might be yapping about, Roseman is making it crystal clear that this 2026 season *isn’t* some do-or-die ultimatum for his star quarterback. Nah, man. He’s pushing back hard against that whole narrative. For Roseman, there’s just one, single, undeniable measurement that truly matters for Hurts, and honestly, for any QB trying to lead a franchise.
Win Or Go Home? Hurts’ Track Record Speaks Volumes
So, what’s Roseman’s ultimate “barometer”? He laid it out plain as day during his appearance on 94 WIP, saying, and I quote, “The barometer is winning football games.” Boom! You can’t get much clearer than that, can you? And let’s be real, if you’re looking at Hurts’ career since he first stepped onto an NFL field back in 2020, the dude has absolutely delivered on that front. We’re talking a seriously impressive 57-25 regular-season record as the Eagles’ starting QB! Not only that, but he’s taken that team to *two* Super Bowls and, let’s not forget, brought home a championship in the 2024 season, snagging Super Bowl MVP honors along the way. That’s the kind of résumé you dream about for your franchise guy, right?
But here’s where it gets a little wild, and where those “outside questions” probably started buzzing. Even with all those incredible wins and boasting the NFL’s highest-paid offense, the Eagles’ attack kinda sputtered last season. I’m talking a measly 23rd in passing yards, only putting up 194.3 per game. Their Total QBR was sitting at a middling 19th, and scoring? Just 19th in the league, averaging a disappointing 22.3 points per game. They were struggling hard with three-and-outs, man, just stalling drives constantly. How does a team with a Super Bowl-winning QB and that much offensive firepower struggle like that? It’s a head-scratcher, for sure.
New Playbook, Guaranteed Pressure
All those offensive struggles meant one thing: change was coming. They brought in a brand-new offensive coordinator, Sean Mannion, and he’s not messing around. He’s installing a whole new West Coast-style system, pulling concepts from brilliant offensive minds like Sean McVay, Kyle Shanahan, and Matt LaFleur. That’s a full-on schematic shift, demanding everyone buys in. And the best news to come out of Philly this offseason? Hurts is reportedly “all-in” on embracing these adjustments. Left tackle Jordan Mailata confirmed it, describing his QB as fully committed, and other folks inside the organization have been showering him with praise for his offseason approach. That willingness to adapt, especially after major personal and team success, could be absolutely critical for turning things around.
Now, for the financial side, which always fuels the fire. Hurts signed a monster five-year, $255 million extension back in 2023, designed to keep him in Philly through 2028. But peep this: the 2026 season is actually the *final year* where his salary is fully guaranteed. That contract situation naturally sparks a ton of speculation about his future, doesn’t it? But Roseman seems to be tuning all that out, focusing way more on Hurts’ impressive résumé than any of the “outside noise.” For the Eagles, the mission stays brutally simple: win. And until Jalen Hurts stops doing that, Roseman sees zero reason to doubt who should be leading that team. This season, for Hurts and for Philly, it’s about proving that the winning formula is still very much intact, no matter the changes or the contract fine print.
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Originally reported by The Sporting News.
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