PHILADELPHIA – The first question Jalen Hurts fielded from a group of middle schoolers Tuesday morning in the library at William Nebinger Elementary was one he’s definitely answered before.
“How did it feel when Tua Tagovailoa took over your starting job?”
The fans in this city can be tough, Hurts would later say. Kids, too.
What happened at Alabama is in the past for the Philadelphia Eagles quarterback, now in his third NFL season and, thanks to a remarkable 2022 campaign, at the forefront of the Most Valuable Player conversation.
Hurts tailored his reply to what he and the other mentors had imparted to the 12 young boys in the room for the previous 90 minutes.
Asking for help is OK.
During his time as a backup, Hurts relied on his family for support
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“Because we all know that there’s going to be adversities along the way, there’s going to be struggles along the way,” Hurts later told USA TODAY Sports. “But being able to lean on someone you trust, that’s going to push you forward and kind of uplift you to higher heights and new heights.”
On Tuesday, in partnership with Truist, Hurts made four stops in the Philadelphia area as part of his “Day of Care,” an eight-hour tour of the community with momentsthat were personal to him.
“It’s a special day for me,” Hurts said.
Stop 1: Nebinger Elementary
