Former Eagles linebacker Ike Reese examines Jalen Hurts’ new contract extension rumors (EXCLUSIVE)
Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts is expected to sign a new contract with the Philadelphia Eagles soon. After his dominating performance throughout the entirety of last season, everyone around the Eagles organization believes that Hurts is the franchise quarterback.
While the numbers around Hurts' potential new contract haven't been revealed yet, it is assumed that both parties will soon agree to common ground and complete the deal soon enough.
Former Eagles linebacker and current radio show host Ike Reese joined The Ballfather podcast in an exclusive interview with Sportskeeda and spoke about Hurts' rumored contract extension. Here's what he said:
"I think even Jeffrey Lurie talked about it. They look forward to getting a deal done. Obviously, that's hardly talking the behind the scenes stuff, are the negotiations done? It'll be interesting to see if they can get this thing done before training camp."
"I lean towards them getting it done sometime after June 1st, so when that little dead period comes after the draft and so you almost have that storyline, when he arrives at training camp, he'll have new money, security, and everything else and it'll be a story, won't it? I think it gets done, It's just a matter of the numbers and the particulars of the contract."
"But I don't think there's any question that both sides are eager to get it done. They just the numbers, how much, how long the contract. I haven't heard much from Jalen's side, even from a rumor standpoint of what he may be looking for…."
"How much will their guaranteed money be? I said, but it ain't started with a number to really talk about. We're not talking about it, you got to go at least 200 plus, guaranteed man."
The guaranteed money component will undoubtedly be a significant factor in whatever offer Jalen Hurts receives from the Philadelphia Eagles. All teams in the NFL have learned from Lamar Jackson's situation with the Baltimore Ravens that contract extensions with quarterbacks on rookie deals should be completed fast.
The Eagles would prefer to finalize Hurts' contract extension before other quarterbacks such as Joe Burrow, Justin Herbert, and Lamar Jackson sign new contracts since it would allow them to save some money. As for Hurts, he will likely do the best possible thing for him.
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Jalen Hurts has earned his contract extension
Last season, Jalen Hurts finished in second place in the MVP voting behind Patrick Mahomes. He could have very well won the MVP had he not missed games due to his injury.
Hurts and the Eagles came very close to winning the Super Bowl last season, and the quarterback has proved that he deserves to get paid. Last season, Jalen Hurts had a passer rating of 101.5 for 3,701 yards, 22 touchdowns, and six interceptions in 15 games. He also rushed for 760 yards on 165 carries and scored 13 rushing touchdowns.
Quarterbacks like Hurts are a rare commodity and the way he carries himself makes him a huge asset. Hopefully, the Eagles will be able to sign him for the long term soon.
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