Jalen Hurts' Middle-Field Challenge

0:00It's April 29th, I'm Cory with the story. This is NFL News Today, driven by AI and Bill for football fans, Jalen Hertz, and that old social media jab about him not throwing in the middle of the field, it holds some truth. Last season, the Eagles quarterback put up just 28 pass attempts between the hash marks, his career high, but that ranked 28th in. The league among guys who played at least 14 games. Since 2022, Hertz has only 99 throws there total, fewer than some rookies like Drake May and Caleb Williams, and even Six Shy, of retired Tom Brady's 105. Still, when he does sling in middle, he sharp, hitting 77 of 99 for 855 yards, 10 touchdowns, 3 picks, and a 123.7 passer rating, second only to Lamar Jackson. Eagles fans and insiders point to the team's old, risk-averse scheme, frustrating stars like AJ. Brown, who wanted out, plus Hertz seeming hesitant over the middle, that set up limited

1:02big plays and kept things predictable. Now the offense guy retooled with slot weapons like McCye Limon, Dante Vian Wicks, Hollywood Brown, Titan Eli Stowers, Dallas Goetert, and Devonta. Smith, all built for middle field separation and yards after catch, coaches designed this to force more hashmark throws, no excuses left. Hertz sits on 51.5 million guaranteed this year, with a 31 million cap hit and 2026 looms big for extensions. If he adapts and boosts those attempts, Philly rolls, if not even as the winningest QB and franchise history, tough calls await on his future.