Carolina Panthers legend Cam Newton has been forced to eat his words about Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts. Before the historic win against the Kansas City Chiefs in New Orleans, Newton admitted he didn’t think Hurts was an elite quarterback, but Hurts outperformed Patrick Mahomes in the Super Bowl.
On his podcast, 4thand1 with Cam Newton, Newton said he was wrong to doubt Hurts’ abilities. He stated that every time Hurts plays an AFC opponent, their record is impressive, and he thinks Hurts has earned elite status. This admission comes after Newton faced criticism for his earlier views on Hurts.
In the Super Bowl, Hurts averaged 225 passing yards with a 70% completion percentage against the Chiefs. Newton also pointed out that Hurts has outplayed Mahomes in their previous clashes. After clinching victory, Hurts attributed his success to never backing down from challenges and turning negatives into positives.
Source: https://www.irishstar.com/sport/other-sports/jalen-hursts-cam-newton-nfl-34687870