Philadelphia Eagles X factor for the 2025 season. EDGE Nolan Smith: With Josh Sweat, Milton Williams, Brandon Graham and Bryce Huff having departed, the Eagles need their top returning sack-maker to perform for Vic Fangio’s defense. Smith was second on the team with 6.5 sacks a season ago.

As is often the case after a team wins the Super Bowl, the Eagles' quarterback has been the subject of criticism from fans and analysts alike.

Take, for instance, ESPN's recent series, penned by Jeremy Fowler. He spoke with NFL executives, coaches, and scouts about the game's top signal-callers and pieced together a top-ten list based on his findings. Smoke cleared. Dust settled. Guess where Jalen Hurts landed. He was ranked ninth...

"One of the reasons I love football so much is that it takes everybody to accomplish your goals," Sirianni said.

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts helped lead his team to two Super Bowl appearances in the last three seasons and an NFL championship in 2025.

What did an anonymous NFL executive have to say about Jalen Hurts' most recent season with the Philadelphia Eagles?