Hurts unfazed by reports of teammates' frustration

PHILADELPHIA — Jalen Hurts brushed off recent stories that some Eagles players are frustrated with him, saying criticism comes with the territory for a quarterback and his focus remains on getting better. Hurts said Wednesday he wasn’t surprised by the coverage and that he channels his energy into preparation, learning and refining his play rather than reacting to outside noise. The Athletic reported that several teammates have expressed irritation with Hurts’ reluctance to throw into tight windows against zone coverage and that frustration flares when he falls back on his own instincts instead of following the game plan, according to veteran reporter Derrick Gunn. Philadelphia’s offense has not matched its usual standards this season. The Eagles rank 25th in total offense (300.1 yards per game), 28th in passing (184.9) and 29th on third-down conversions (33.87%). Their rushing average has slipped to 115 yards per game (17th), down from 179 yards (second) last season. Still, the club leads the NFL in red-zone scoring (75% conversion) and has committed only four giveaways, the fewest in the league—two major reasons the Eagles sit at 8-2. Hurts acknowledg