Jalen Hurts is under pressure after the Philadelphia Eagles traded star wide receiver AJ Brown to the New England Patriots.
What happened?
The Eagles received a 2028 first-round pick and 2027 fifth-round pick in exchange for Brown.
Why it matters for Jalen Hurts
Dan Orlovsky, a former NFL QB-turned-ESPN analyst, thinks next season could be a challenge for Hurts, as more of the team's successes and failures will fall on him.
Orlovsky said on the "Pat McAfee Show" that Hurts has to learn how to play quarterback in a completely different way.
What comes next?
The Eagles added several new weapons this offseason, including WRs Dontayvion Wicks, Marquise "Hollywood" Brown, Elijah Moore, and rookie Makai Lemon, plus rookie tight end Eli Stowers.
But Orlovsky noted that it's going to be very different for Hurts, as he will have to adapt to a new group of pass-catchers and develop a rapport with new offensive coordinator Sean Mannion.
Mannion's system is vastly different from the previous one, with more plays run from under center and a focus on skill and timing.
The Eagles will have to count on DeVonta Smith, Lemon, and others to execute the plays as they're drawn up.
On Tuesday, Orlovsky challenged Hurts to prove he can rise to the occasion.
Hurts won't have his No. 1 weapon to rely on anymore, and he will have to play on time in the new offense.
His feet will tell him when and where to throw the football, which takes time to master.
Orlovsky is not betting against Hurts, but he thinks it's going to be a challenge.
The Eagles' new offense will require Hurts to break the huddle and go under center, which is a different experience for him.
AJ Brown's production over the last four seasons will be hard to replace, with 339 receptions, 5,034 yards, and 32 touchdowns.
The Eagles will have to find a way to make up for the loss of Brown's playmaking ability.
Hurts will have to learn to play quarterback in a more wordy offense, which will take time to adjust to.
The Eagles' new system will require Hurts to be more precise with his throws and to trust his teammates to be in the right position.
It's a new era for the Eagles, and Hurts will have to lead the team to success.
The pressure is on Hurts to perform, and he will have to rise to the challenge.
The Eagles' fans are waiting to see how Hurts will adapt to the new offense.
Only time will tell if Hurts can lead the Eagles to victory.
The Eagles' new offense will be put to the test, and Hurts will have to be at his best.
The team's success will depend on Hurts' ability to adapt to the new system.
Hurts will have to be consistent and accurate with his throws.
The Eagles' new offense will require Hurts to be precise and trustworthy.
The team's fans are expecting big things from Hurts.
The pressure is on, and Hurts will have to deliver.