unCovering the Birds: “Solutions” for Jalen Hurts

As the Eagles search for answers, Jeff McLane breaks down Jalen Hurts’ struggles — and how the team can help him bounce back.

by Jeff McLane Oct. 17, 2025, 5:28 p.m. ET

“Solutions.” This has been the buzzword of choice for Nick Sirianni this week, as he and the Eagles try to turn things around after back-to-back losses. The Eagles’ head coach says he’s not in the business of assigning blame; instead, he wants answers. So, in the spirit of Sirianni’s spin, The Philadelphia Inquirer’s Jeff McLane examines one of the biggest issues holding the Eagles back - Jalen Hurts’ recent inconsistencies - and offers up ways the team can help the quarterback recapture the dynamic form he’s displayed during his career in Philadelphia.

00:00 The “solutions” business

04:22 Solution 1: Designed runs

08:06 Solution 2: “Autonomy,” and Hurts’ pre-snap protections

13:26 Solution 3: The drop-back passing game

16:50 Solution 4: Speeding up the pre-snap operation

unCovering the Birds is a production of The Philadelphia Inquirer and KYW Newsradio Original Podcasts. Look for new episodes dropping each week throughout the season.