Is it fair to call Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts a game manager? (Ep. 449)

Instead of focusing on their ninth straight win Sunday against the Carolina Panthers and clinching a playoff spot, the Eagles had to deal with drama early in the week involving quarterback Jalen Hurts, wide receiver A.J. Brown, and comments made by defensive end Brandon Graham. No-Huddle Show co-hosts Chris Franklin, Bob Brookover, and Cayden Steele discuss whether this will linger for the rest of the season. The trio also talk about how the team could fix the passing game, opponents they should want to face in the playoffs, and those they should avoid. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Eagles have won eight games in a row, but some people remain critical of the offense, labeling quarterback Jalen Hurts a "game manager." No-Huddle Show co-hosts Chris Franklin, Bob Brookover, and Cayden Steele discuss whether the label fits Hurts. They also preview the upcoming game against the Carolina Panthers and analyze which pending free agents could return for the 2025 season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Eagles' defense has performed well since the bye week, as reflected in the statistics: they rank first in the NFL in yards allowed per game. Meanwhile, the offense ranks fifth overall, leading the league in rushing offense but sitting 22nd in passing offense. No-Huddle Show co-hosts Chris Franklin, Bob Brookover, and Cayden Steele discuss whether the Eagles can match their defense by becoming the league's top offense. The trio also breaks down Sunday's game against the Los Angeles Rams and analyzes which of the next five games will be the toughest test for the Eagles. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After their decisive win against the Dallas Cowboys, the Eagles head home for their Thursday Night Football game against the Washington Commanders. The game will mark the first time Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts and Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels will face off. No-Huddle Show co-hosts Chris Franklin, Bob Brookover, and Cayden Steele discuss the game, as well as which quarterback will be better two years from now. The trio also discuss whether the Eagles can overtake the Detroit Lions for first place in the NFC and which potential free agents could receive contract extensions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Eagles are on a winning streak and looking to do something they haven't done since 2017: win a game at AT&T Stadium against the Dallas Cowboys. No-Huddle co-hosts Chris Franklin, Bob Brookover and Cayden Steele discuss the game and the return of tight end Dallas Goedert. The trio also discusses the Eagles' decision not to make a trade at the deadline, if the team is among the two best in the NFC, and whether the Cowboys remain the Eagles' biggest rival. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After securing their third consecutive win over the Cincinnati Bengals last Sunday, the Eagles hold a 5-2 record and are deep in the race not only for the NFC East but the entire NFC. Now the question is whether they’ll add another player or two to their roster before the Nov. 5 trade deadline. No-Huddle Show co-hosts Chris Franklin, Bob Brookover, and Cayden Steele discuss whether the team should make a move and which position they might target. The trio also previews the upcoming game against the Jacksonville Jaguars and weighs in on the Eagles' first-half MVP. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Coming off their 28-3 win over the Giants, the Eagles' defense has been the focus this week, especially after not allowing a touchdown in the last nine quarters. No-Huddle Show co-hosts Chris Franklin, Bob Brookover, and Cayden Steele discuss whether the defense can continue its strong play against Joe Burrow and the Cincinnati Bengals. They will also discuss what the unit needs to do to stop Bengals wide receivers Ja'Marr Chase and Tee Higgins, as well as the play of quarterback Jalen Hurts, who has not had a turnover in the last two games. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Eagles are preparing to face the Giants for the first time this season. It will also mark running back Saquon Barkley’s first game against the team he played for prior to joining the Eagles. No-Huddle Show co-hosts Chris Franklin, Bob Brookover, and Cayden Steele discuss Barkley's return to MetLife Stadium. The trio will also talk about what the Eagles must do to overcome the injuries to Jordan Mailata and Dallas Goedert, as well as the incident from last Sunday involving head coach Nick Sirianni. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Eagles are coming off their bye week, which couldn’t have come at a better time after the team started the season 2-2 and injuries began piling up. No-Huddle Show co-hosts Chris Franklin, Bob Brookover, and Cayden Steele discuss what happened during the bye week. They also talk about the relationship between head coach Nick Sirianni and quarterback Jalen Hurts, whether the bye week will get the team back on track, and preview Sunday's game against the Cleveland Browns. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It took nearly all 60 minutes, but the Eagles found a way to come back and beat the New Orleans Saints last week, 15-12. Now, they will continue their early NFC South-heavy schedule by facing the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in a rematch of last season’s wild-card game. "No-Huddle Show" co-hosts Chris Franklin, Bob Brookover, and Cayden Steele discuss the upcoming game against the Buccaneers, what the Eagles could do if wide receivers A.J. Brown and DeVonta Smith are unable to play, whether there is a tipping point with the use of analytics, and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices