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As Yahoo Sports points out, Hurts was the 17th quarterback in NFL history to complete 84 percent of his passes and throw for at least 330 yards in a game. Do you know who else has done that? Peyton Manning and Tom Brady. The patience level for a quarterback to take hold of a team has diminished in recent years. No more three-year timeline—organizations want immediate results.

In a league that is moving more towards dual-threat quarterbacks, Hurts is showing he can do both. Yes, it’s only two games into the season, and playing against Kirk Cousins might be a factor, but the future is bright in Philadelphia. This guy has been a proven winner from Alabama, Oklahoma, and perhaps now. If you don’t believe that, listen to Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni.

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“I wouldn’t say I’m surprised. I’ve seen the growth,” he said, via NFL.com. “We talk about this so much with Jalen. Why is he going to continue to reach his ceiling? Because he’s tough, he has high football character, and he loves football. He’s going to reach his ceiling. It’s fun watching him grow.”