Byron Young just absolutely went off on Jalen Hurts’ performance and the Eagles fan base, not just with his dominant play on the field but with a savage quote-tweet afterward. This guy is making waves, and not just with opposing quarterbacks.
Young Stepped Up When the Rams Needed It Most
The Los Angeles Rams’ defense was already facing a massive challenge heading into their game against the Philadelphia Eagles. They were without key physical players like Aaron Donald, Myles Garrett, and Jaylen Watson. Someone had to step up big time, and outside linebacker Byron Young answered that call and then some. He was an absolute wrecking ball out there, recording six total tackles, 2.5 sacks, two tackles for loss, and three QB hits. Young single-handedly harassed Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts throughout the entire contest, playing a huge role in shutting out Philadelphia completely in the second half. Hurts barely managed to get anything going, throwing for a paltry 93 yards and having his dual-threat ability completely stifled to just 18 rushing yards. Sure, the Eagles were missing star receiver DeVonta Smith, and All-Pro running back Saquon Barkley left the game after only two carries, but Young’s dominance was undeniable. He made Hurts look totally ineffective.
The “Valid Crash Out” That Blew Up the Internet
After the game, the scrutiny on the Eagles’ performance was intense, with opinions on Hurts’ play being completely divided. Some people believe Hurts simply wasn’t good enough and that his track record has been way too inconsistent for a top player. Others think his issues are really a result of the people around him and the deficiencies that Hurts has often helped cover up. This debate boiled over on the “Speakeasy” show, where host Kieran Hickey-Semple, better known as Carebarekieran, launched into an epic tirade criticizing Hurts’ performance, much to the laughter of fellow hosts and NFL veterans LeSean McCoy and Emmanuel Acho. Hickey-Semple didn’t hold back, questioning, “Why are we allergic to saying Jalen Hurts didn’t play good enough today? Why? I’m tired of this s—.” And get this, Byron Young himself came across the video and quote-tweeted it, stating that Hickey-Semple was completely “valid” in his frustrations. Talk about a mic drop! It seems Hurts wasn’t the only one who had his Sunday ruined by the Rams’ emerging star. This isn’t Young’s first rodeo either, as he led the team in sacks last season, and his 3.5 sacks this season already top the team again through four weeks, tying him for sixth in the entire NFL.
Byron Young is quickly establishing himself as a true force in the league, not just with his disruptive play on the field, but with his willingness to call out what he sees off it. What does it mean for Jalen Hurts and the Eagles when an opposing player is openly agreeing with your most frustrated fans? That’s a tough look, no doubt. We’ll be watching closely to see if Young can maintain this incredible sack pace and if Hurts can silence these “valid crash out” critics in the weeks to come.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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