Training camp is right around the corner, and a few key offensive playmakers for the Philadelphia Eagles are getting private workouts in. No surprise, Jalen Hurts has been leading the charge.
The starting quarterback was spotted running sprints down a steep hill on a rainy afternoon, going stride for stride with his two top wide receivers DeVonta Smith and A.J. Brown. It seems like the 100th time Hurts has been seen putting extra work in this spring and summer. He is 100% committed to getting better.
While the standalone scene wasn’t necessarily newsworthy, what Hurts was wearing had people talking. Read the motivational message inscribed on Hurts’ shirt (h/t Jeff Kerr of CBS Sports):
On DeVonta Smith’s Instagram tonight. He’s working out with Jalen Hurts and A.J. Brown.
On Hurts’ shirt — it reads this.
“In life, there are those who make excuses and those who get it done. We only live once. Get it done.”
Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni waxed poetic about Hurts’ work ethic after Philly’s abbreviated OTA sessions ended. He has always taken great pride in leading by example; however, it seems that his character off the field has rubbed off on everyone in the locker room. Hurts has also improved his fundamentals.
“The reason we know Jalen is going to continue to get better is because of the character, and the football character and the personal character that he has,” Sirianni told reporters on June 8. “He’s just the type of guy that’s going to reach his maximum potential because of all the off-the-field qualities he has. I’ve also noticed just the crispness of the drop. It’s been the fundamentals – his fundamentals have improved, and he’s really worked hard at that.”
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Eagles QB Jalen Hurts Shares Strong Message on Expectations