Remember how Jalen Hurts went to practice within 14 days of winning a Super Bowl? It was his first Lombardi Trophy, but the victory did not get to his head. The Philadelphia Eagles quarterback was seen training on the gridiron on a Sunday back in Feb. 2025, just days after achieving football’s ultimate goal. Something of that sort happened with Sam Darnold. The Seattle Seahawks quarterback rewatched his Super Bowl LX performance and questioned his own throws. He criticized himself extensively, stating that he did not give his very best.When it comes to these two marvels, the apple did not fall far from the tree. They are competitive to no extent. They are impeccable warriors on the gridiron.
Sam Darnold admits to feeling frustrated after watching his Super Bowl LX performance
Seattle Seahawks star quarterback Sam Darnold recently admitted on the Bussin’ With The Boys podcast that he was disappointed with his Super Bowl LX performance. He said he missed too many throws despite the team’s victory. He credited the team’s defense and noted that he avoided turnovers. But admitted to a subpar performance. He said that he wanted to play at a much higher level, where he could have scored 40 points. He was frustrated when he rewatched the Big Game. He kept questioning himself about the several missed key throws. “I didn’t play great in the Super Bowl,” Sam Darnold said on Bussin’ With The Boys. “I missed way too many throws. We still won, our defense balled out, and I didn’t turn the ball over, which helped. But dude, to win the Super Bowl that way, I was kinda bummed. I want to score like 40 points; you know what I mean? I want to go out there and ball out, and it’s just, dang, I didn’t play my best football in the Super Bowl? That s*cks.”“How am I gonna miss these throws right now? Are you kidding me?” Sam Darnold added. “I was like, How the f*ck did I miss that?”As for Jalen Hurts? His quotes speak highly of his dedication on the gridiron.
Jalen Hurts motivating quotes
1. I respect this grind. I respect the process. And I respect what it takes to be great.2. Keep the main thing, the main thing.3. Be humble in everything you do.4. Effort will never be questioned.5. I didn’t walk all the fire just to smell the smoke.6. Growing every day. Attacking every day. Trying to get better every day.7. I’m always in the process of getting better.8. You either win or you learn.9. We have a standard for ourselves. And it only rises.10. 10 percent of life is what happens to you. 90 percent is how you respond.After Jalen Hurts got back to grinding just 14 days after winning the Lombardi Trophy, his team went on to win the NFC East division title in the 2025 season. Jalen Hurts recorded 3,224 passing yards and 25 touchdowns and 6 interceptions, while securing a 98.5 passer rating. The dual-threat quarterback also clocked 258 rushing yards and 8 rushing touchdowns. Despite a splendid turnaround after winning a Super Bowl, the Philadelphia Eagles quarterback is often criticized for his performance. But there is one insider who wants everyone to doubt Jalen Hurts’ performance at their own risk.
Doubt Jalen Hurts at your own risk
Philadelphia Eagles insider Jimmy Kempski of Philly Voice argues that Jalen Hurts is often criticized more harshly than other NFL quarterbacks despite his extensive achievements. The insider admits that the QB has flaws, but he emphasizes that the QB has consistently elevated his play in the postseason – winning a Super Bowl for the 2024 season, then nearly winning another for the 2025 season. The insider’s only message to the QB’s critics is – underestimate Jalen Hurts at your own risk. Because he has repeatedly proven he can thrive when the stakes are well-above highest.“Jalen Hurts is a flawed quarterback, and his scabs get picked at both locally and nationally to an excessive degree at times, at least relative to other quarterbacks around the league,” Jimmy Kempski said.“And sometimes those criticisms are fair. But he is also a skilled quarterback, who has a Super Bowl ring and almost two. He is an ultra-competitive athlete who has proven repeatedly that he can rise up when doubters begin to accumulate. In Philadelphia, in all sports [not just football], we have seen our fair share of players over the years who have been great during the regular season and then wilted in the playoffs. Hurts has played his best ball during two different playoff runs. There’s ample evidence that it can happen again.”So, who will win the Super Bowl for the 2026 season? Sam Darnold or Jalen Hurts? Remains to be seen…
