NFL fans react with brutal criticism to David Carr’s suggestion of benching Jalen Hurts: “Elite level of trolling”

The Philadelphia Eagles are doing everything possible to make their fans go crazy with the “fly Eagles fly” chant. Quarterback Jalen Hurts and his formidable troops have managed to secure ten wins so far. Apart from the recent loss in Week 13, the Philly squad was very dominant throughout the season.

Hurts is one of the main reasons why the Eagles are doing so incredible on the offensive side. The quarterback, with his destructive wide receiver, CeeDee Lamb, has become a nightmare for the defense of the rival teams. Despite showcasing an MVP-level performance throughout the season, an NFL analyst thinks Hurts should be benched for a while, prompting him to earn a heavy backlash from the NFL community.

Jalen Hurts’ bench call faces brutal criticism

Jalen Hurts adeptly executes the “Tush Push” despite injury risks, bolstering the Eagles’ potential Super Bowl bid after last year’s miss. His athleticism propels Philly upward, yet NFL Network’s David Carr urges a change, advocating for Marcus Mariota’s temporary lead to ensure Hurts’ full recovery.

“You have to have a serious conversation if you are Philly, and you have to really say is it better for us to play Marcus Mariota right now and let Jalen get fully healthy,” said Carr.

The former NFL signal-caller reiterated his stance by advocating for benching the Eagles starter, saying,”If Philly wants to win it all, get Jalen healthy. If not, play your injured QB and watch the SB at home. Really easy.”

The Philly fans could not resist themselves from venting their frustration on Carr for claiming such an unusual demand for their favorite QB. A bunch of NFL netizens took to X to throw subtle jabs at him.

A fan wrote, “Elite level of trolling.”

With his current performance, Hurts is rightfully considered one of the top quarterbacks in the league and a serious contender for most valuable player honors. The quarterback sought revenge against the defending champion Kansas City Chiefs and emerged victorious in their recent matchup. Philly fans are hopeful that the 25-year-old will lead them to a Lombardi trophy this season, so they couldn’t quite accept Carr’s opinion.

A Philly fan page wrote,“This season, some CLOWN named DAVID CARR said Jalen Hurts should’ve been benched for Marcus Mariota. But you saw a driven Jalen Hurts, a man who lead the #Eagles to a Super Bowl, who won us the Super Bowl. He wasn’t playing just to go mediocre. He was playing for a Super Bowl! And it don’t stop with him. It does not stop with him.”

Some fans even shared some clips of the ex-NFL star’s performance to bash him.

A netizen wrote, “David Carr was sacked 76 times please don’t pay him no mind when it comes to Jalen Hurts.”

Hurts is +350 to win the MVP award, the second-best odds in the NFL, via Fox Sports. As of now, he has recorded 2,995 passing yards while going 268 for 403, along with 19 touchdown passes and 10 interceptions. The signal-caller also has 121 carries for 430 yards and 12 touchdowns.

Hurts returned to field after concussion check

The Eagles suffered a humiliating loss in their Week 13 showdown against the San Francisco 49ers. Trailing by two touchdowns in the late third quarter, the Eagles faced an initial setback as Jalen Hurts was caught between two 49ers defenders in a jarring tackle. The Philadelphia star was battling for additional yards when an awkward tackle caused his head and neck area to bend.

Despite initially walking off the field seemingly unharmed, the signal-caller was swiftly ushered into the blue medical tent for the mandatory concussion evaluation protocol. Concerns grew as he headed straight to the locker room for further assessment, leaving the field in the capable hands of backup Marcus Mariota for a brief stint.

However, the young star quickly ran out of the locker room and returned to the game after clearing the concussion protocol. Head coach Nick Sirianni said they would keep checking the QB’s health.

“I thought he was fine when he came back in and was running the show and operating fine. Went down, drove, got a touchdown. Then we just stalled out on the next drive. They’re playing soft or giving us the stuff underneath, but I thought he operated fine when he came back in. Obviously, we’ll see how he’s feeling and everything.”

Jalen Hurts finished the match without hitting a misfortune and threw for 298 yards along with 20 rushing yards and two touchdowns.