Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts found himself in the spotlight on the latest episode of “Dudes on Dudes,” a podcast hosted by Julian Edelman and Rob Gronkowski. The former New England Patriots stars were discussing the top three wide receivers in the NFL leading up to the wild-card weekend.
Gronkowski highlighted Minnesota Vikings’ Justin Jefferson and Cincinnati Bengals’ Ja’Marr Chase as the top two wide receivers in the league, with Edelman concurring. When Edelman mentioned Eagles’ AJ Brown as a potential third, he hesitated due to concerns about Jalen Hurts’ playing style.
“AJ Brown, if he had a quarterback that was…” Edelman trailed off, hinting at Hurts’ impact on Brown’s performance. Gronkowski countered by bringing up CeeDee Lamb, emphasizing his strong performance after receiving a significant contract in the offseason.
The conversation shifted back to Jefferson and Chase, with Gronkowski asserting that they were on a different level compared to other wide receivers in the league. Hurts and Brown have been in the headlines in 2025, with reports of Hurts clashing with coaches and teammates due to his preference for running the ball and playing his style rather than following the game plan. Brown, on the other hand, expressed frustration with the offense and hinted at a potential trade.
Former Eagles center Jason Kelce, however, remains optimistic about Hurts and the Eagles’ chances in the playoffs. Kelce believes that Hurts can lead the team to another Super Bowl victory, citing his ability to perform under pressure and make game-changing plays. The Eagles, currently the No. 3 seed in the NFC, have a strong defense and an offense that Kelce believes can compete with any team in the league.
As the Eagles gear up to face the San Francisco 49ers, Kelce’s confidence in Hurts and the team’s potential for success remains unwavering. With the playoffs looming, all eyes will be on Hurts and the Eagles as they look to make a deep run in the postseason.
