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Quarterback Jalen Hurts is the starting quarterback for the Eagles, and he sounded confident in his standing while speaking with reporters Wednesday.

It is understood. He said that it was his team and that the general manager and coach had supported him.

The Eagles had three first-round picks entering the draft and were well-positioned to trade for a veteran quarterback like Russell Wilson or Deshaun Watson, but they didn't do their homework on either before landing in Denver and Cleveland. The Eagles are not sure if they are committed to Hurts long term. They traded one of their first-round picks to the New Orleans Saints in exchange for a first-round pick in 2023, which is expected to be a quality quarterback class.

That is stuff that you all talk about, Hurts said. Brandon Graham said that Hurts has heard the noise.

It probably gets to him. I feel like he's mature enough to handle that if that is what it is, because he hasn't shown me that he is worried about anything other than trying to prove you all wrong.

The addition of A.J. Brown should help. Brown was acquired by the Eagles for a first- and third-round pick. Brown said Hurts put a bug in the Eagles ear to try and trade for him. Both Hurts and Brown are new to each other.

Hurts said that he had the ability to make plays with the ball in his hand, box out defenders, and break tackles. He is a great addition to the receiver room, and I am excited.

Hurts started 800-273-3217 800-273-3217 800-273-3217 800-273-3217 800-273-3217 800-273-3217 800-273-3217 800-273-3217 800-273-3217 800-273-3217 800-273-3217 800-273-3217 800-273-3217 800-273-3217 800-273-3217 800-273-3217 800-273-3217 800-273-3217 800-273-3217 800-273-3217 800-273-3217 800-273-3217 800-273-3217 800-273-3217 800-273-3217 800-273-3217 800-273-3217 800-273-3217 800-273-3217 800-273-3217 800-273-3217 800-273-3217 800-273-3217 800-273-3217 800-273-3217 800-273-3217 800-273-3217 800-273-3217 800-273-3217 800-273-3217 800-273-3217 800-273-3217 800-273-3217 800-273-3217 800-273-3217 800-273-3217 800-273-3217 800-273-3217 800-273-3217 800-273-3217 800-273-3217 800-273-3217 800-273-3217 800-273-3217 800-273-3217 He completed 61.3% of his throws for a total of 3,144 yards with 16 touchdown and 9 interceptions.

He spent part of the off-season training in Southern California, which he described as aholistic approach that touched on everything from taking command of the offense to nutrition.

He said that this is an exciting time to be an Eagle. I told the guys that the foundation has been set, the standard has been set, and the only direction is to climb.

The only direction is to rise, that's what the message has been.