“It’s a part of the game,” Hurts said, “and I accept whatever comes with that. You know, I told you guys I’ve submitted myself to doing whatever it takes to win, and some things come with that. But ultimately you just got to make the adjustments you need to make to be able to play at a high level. There won’t be any excuses going in or coming out.”

He’s taken the Philadelphia Eagles to a Super Bowl, and now has led them to the NFC Championship Game against the Washington Commanders on Sunday, but quarterback Jalen Hurts is still hounded by doubters and haters, who swarm him like unblocked pass rushers.