Britain Covey is tied with Boston Scott for being the smallest player on the Eagles roster, but he recently showed the most courage while defending All-Pro quarterback Jalen Hurts. Five years to the day that Joseph Santoliquito dropped a stunning piece on then quarterback Carson Wentz and his leadership flaws, the Hall of Fame writer dropped another shocking piece centered around current Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts for Bleeding Green Nation.
Sources within and around the team say Jalen Hurts “changed” since signing the big $255 million contract extension. His accessibility to media, fans, teammates had been limited. He became less accessible this season, according to numerous sources. In fairness to Hurts, who is very guarded to begin with, his defensive walls went up even higher with the many open hands coming at him pulling him in various directions last offseason—striking on his popularity when his brand was hot.
Days after that article was released, longtime radio personality Dan Sileo and former Eagles offensive lineman Barrett Brooks discussed a report from The Inquirer’s Jeff McLane centered around Covey reportedly having some trepidation when approaching Hurts in the locker room. On Wednesday morning, Covey fired back at the critics of Hurts and media members putting words in his mouth.
Normally I don’t respond to things like this because I’d hope that people don’t believe everything they hear/read. Jalen is the best leader I’ve ever been around. So you can hear it straight from me, not someone else. I NEVER said he was unapproachable, or I was scared of him
— Britain Covey (@brit_covey2) January 24, 2024
I truly don’t get this narrative. Jalen’s authenticity is what makes him a great leader. He’ll eat lunch with the “lowest” ranking guys on the team, like myself. He is a great friend and teammate
— Britain Covey (@brit_covey2) January 24, 2024
Someone asked me if Jalen’s “stoic personality” turned people away and if he was intimidating/unapproachable. To which I basically said that I’ve had coaches like that in the past, but Jalen WASN’T like that – and the moment you talk with him you realize how approachable he is
— Britain Covey (@brit_covey2) January 24, 2024
The “quarterback takedown” is the norm for Philly media and some fans, and the pressure surrounding Hurts will only increase after the $255 million contract he signed in the offseason and a new offensive coordinator for the second year in a row.
