US EditionDrew Brees rips Eagles' 'boring' offense, omits Jalen Hurts in his list of top quarterbacks
Despite a 3-0 start, Drew Brees calls the Eagles' offense the NFL's most boring and excludes Jalen Hurts from his top quarterback list after evaluating early season play.
- On Monday, Drew Brees on ESPN's First Take said, `I respect Philly, they are winning games, they’re finding ways to win games. I can’t stand to watch that offense. It’s the most boring offense` , omitting Jalen Hurts from his top quarterback list.
- The Eagles' run-first approach includes a league-high 54.1% run-play rate and frequent use of the controversial Tush Push behind a dominant offensive line.
- Through three games, Jalen Hurts has a 71.4% completion rate with seven touchdowns and no interceptions, plus 226 passing yards and three touchdowns in Week 3.
- Despite the pushback, Brees added the Eagles can `absolutely` win the Super Bowl, while Jeff Saturday defended their run-game and offensive line on Get Up.
- The debate over style versus wins reignited as league analysts split on entertainment versus efficiency, while the Philadelphia Eagles remain 3-0 and prepare to face the Tampa Bay Buccaneers next.
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