Jalen Hurts called out Dan Orlovsky for his criticism.
What happened?
Jalen Hurts confronted Dan Orlovsky at the Eagles' Autism Foundation golf event.
Orlovsky had questioned Hurts' passing-game struggles in the 2024 season.
Why it matters for Jalen Hurts
Hurts proved Orlovsky wrong in the playoffs, throwing for 246 yards and a touchdown in the NFC Championship.
He also won the Super Bowl MVP nod, throwing for 221 yards and two touchdowns.
What comes next?
Dan Orlovsky has become a supporter of Hurts, admitting his assessment was wrong.
Hurts has recorded nearly 17,000 yards and 104 touchdowns since 2021, leading the Eagles to two Super Bowls.
Jalen Hurts was sensational with Orlovsky's autistic son, Madden, at the golf event.
Madden had made a comic book about Hurts, and Hurts told Orlovsky to be nicer to him on TV.
Orlovsky apologized for his criticism, saying Hurts had his two best games of the year in the NFC Championship and Super Bowl.
The criticism of Hurts has persisted, with some labeling him as un-coachable.
But Orlovsky explained the criticism based on facts and opinions, saying Hurts is top five or seven in statistical categories.
Jalen Hurts has earned 3 Pro Bowl nods since 2021.
He led the Eagles to a Super Bowl win, throwing for 221 yards and two touchdowns.
The Eagles' signal-caller has found himself at the center of major criticism almost every year.
But Hurts has consistently proven his effectiveness as a passer, with nearly 17,000 yards and 104 touchdowns since 2021.