Eagles' Hurts Faces Growth Challenge

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The Philadelphia Eagles' offense has been stuck in a rut, looking predictable and lacking

that spark between the pass and run game.

Close team sources say, quarterback Jalen Hurt shares some blame, resisting tweaks that

could shake things up and make defenses guess more.

Hurtz prefers shotgun snaps and is pushed back on snapping under center, plus he holds

back against zone coverage and sometimes freelances too much.

From the game plan, coaches have leaned into his strengths like deep throws and perimeter

passes, but that keeps the attack narrow.

Folks around the league see Hurtz getting a real challenge to grow, especially since

his big plays dry up versus zone looks.

Defenses stack the box to stop the run, exposing those air struggles.

Still, the man's a winner with a 57 and 25 record, shining in clutch spots and deep

playoff pushes.

Now enter new offensive coordinator Sean Manion, rolling out a McVeigh Shanahan vibe packed

with motion, play action, and more under center sets too.

Drag hurts from his comfort zone.

If Hurtz buys in, this could link the run and pass tighter, ditch the staleness, and turn

the Eagles attack into something defenses truly fear.