Eagles QB Jalen Hurts Faces Criticism Over 'Uncoachable' Behavior

Anonymous sources claim Hurts has poor body language and resists coaching changes.

Apr. 1, 2026 at 4:35pm

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Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts is facing criticism from anonymous team sources who have described him as 'uncoachable'. The sources claim Hurts has poor body language, is not always 'bought in', and resists changes to the offense, including during a key playoff loss to the 49ers. There are concerns Hurts takes too much control of the playcalling and doesn't always execute the coaching staff's vision.

Why it matters

Hurts is a talented quarterback who has led the Eagles to success, but the anonymous criticism raises questions about his ability to adapt and take coaching, which could limit the team's potential if not addressed. The Eagles are facing a pivotal offseason with a new offensive coordinator, and how Hurts responds could determine the direction of the franchise.

The details

The criticism of Hurts stems from a key moment in the 2025 season, when there was finger-pointing on the Eagles' sideline after an unsuccessful 'Four Verts' play call on fourth down against the 49ers in the playoffs. Some sources say Hurts came up with the play, while others blame former offensive coordinator Kevin Patullo, but Hurts is said to have resisted any changes to the play. There are also concerns that Hurts routinely changes plays at the line of scrimmage, often not executing the coaching staff's vision.

  • In the 2025 NFL season, the Eagles were eliminated from the playoffs after a loss to the 49ers.
  • The Eagles will have a new offensive coordinator, Sean Mannion, for the 2026 season.

The players

Jalen Hurts

The starting quarterback for the Philadelphia Eagles, who is facing criticism from anonymous team sources over his 'uncoachable' behavior and resistance to coaching changes.

Kevin Patullo

The former offensive coordinator for the Philadelphia Eagles, who was reportedly blamed for the unsuccessful 'Four Verts' play call in the 2025 playoffs.

Sean Mannion

The new offensive coordinator for the Philadelphia Eagles, who will be tasked with implementing a new-look offense for the 2026 season.

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What they’re saying

“'Poor body language, not always bought in, not the most coachable and the players notice.'”

— Team source

“'I was like, 'Oh my God, this is not happening.' We can't run four verts.'”

— Team source

“'You never know what play is coming out of the huddle' when Hurts is leading it, and in the past he has been known to signal a route that hadn't been installed by coaches.”

— Team source

What’s next

The Eagles' performance in the 2026 season under new offensive coordinator Sean Mannion will be crucial in determining whether Hurts has addressed the concerns about his 'uncoachable' behavior.

The takeaway

Jalen Hurts' talent is undeniable, but the anonymous criticism from within the Eagles organization raises questions about his ability to adapt and take coaching, which could limit the team's potential if not resolved. The 2026 season will be a critical test for Hurts and the Eagles as they look to move past these issues.