Eagles' Nick Sirianni discusses relationship with Jalen Hurts after bombshell story

A bombshell report from last week detailed how the relationship between Philadelphia Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni and quarterback Jalen Hurts allegedly "is still a work in progress" after "there was some disconnect between them due to their personalities" amid the club's collapse last season.

Sirianni addressed that topic while speaking with reporters at training camp on Wednesday.

"Jalen and I’s relationship is good," Sirianni said, as shared by Chris Franklin of NJ Advance Media for NJ.com. "You just can’t judge it based on what your personal interactions are. When you hear a report like that, you don’t put much stock into it because, quite frankly, not everybody sees that. I’m so excited for him and me to get into our fourth year together. We’ve done some pretty special things, and I’m really excited for him."

Sirianni and Hurts both received criticism from analysts and fans alike after the 2023 Eagles began December at 10-1, but then ended the regular season at 11-6 before they limped out of the playoffs with a 32-9 wild-card playoff loss at the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

Some believe that Eagles owner Jeffrey Lurie and general manager Howie Roseman could explore parting ways with Sirianni and/or Hurts this coming winter if the club once again folds at the most important part of the campaign.

The Eagles have repeatedly been linked with former New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick throughout the offseason.

ESPN's Tim McManus reported in February how the Eagles would be "operating in a new structure where Sirianni appears to be transitioning into more of a CEO-type role" with Kellen Moore serving as Philadelphia's new offensive coordinator.

"I’m not in that quarterback room all the time anymore," Sirianni said about the club's current setup. "Sometimes, you have that natural relationship because you’re always in there. ...Naturally, when you’re not just with the quarterbacks, you have to carve out a little bit more time to talk to them, which you wouldn’t get when you’re in there all the time."

As of late Wednesday morning, DraftKings Sportsbook listed the Eagles tied for third among the betting favorites at +700 odds to represent the NFC in Super Bowl LIX.

Needless to say, both Lurie and Roseman likely expect Sirianni and Hurts to guide Philadelphia to more than just a playoff berth this season.