Philadelphia Eagles large receiver A.J. Brown insists he and quarterback Jalen Hurts are cool, however take that declare with skepticism.
Following a Week 4 win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Brown posted a cryptic quote in an X publish, which appeared directed at Hurts and the remainder of the staff. On Wednesday, he tried to clear the air.
A.J. Brown apologizes for social media publish
“Clearly, Sunday after the sport, I let my frustrations boil over,” Brown informed the media. “I did not communicate to the media. I had the possibility to appropriate my frustrations, and I continued to allow them to boil over. That is on me, and I take full accountability for that.
“My message on Twitter wasn’t directed at anybody within the constructing. Not my coach, not my quarterback, the GM, no person. That is why I take full accountability. I’ve open communication with all my coaches, and my quarterback as nicely.”
However does he talk nicely along with his QB?
Are A.J. Brown and Jalen Hurts experiencing friction?
Brown received cagey when reporters pressed him about his relationship with Hurts. He first stated their relationship is nice and so they share a deep love of the sport.
Nonetheless, he then stated they do not speak a lot throughout video games as a result of he isn’t the kind of participant who begs him to “give [him] the ball.”
“Individuals stated he was forcing me the ball as a result of I am complaining, however for those who ask any of my teammates, I am most likely the quietest one on the sideline. I do not even go to the huddle throughout timeouts,” Brown stated. “I attempt to let the sport come to me.”
Hurts was much less vocal. Requested if he had seen the WR’s tweet, he stated sure however wasn’t going to debate it, including that Brown is a “willing contributor.”
Maybe it is time for Brown and Hurts to take a seat down and speak, particularly with Philadelphia’s passing assault struggling. The Eagles rank second-to-last within the league in passing yards (138 YPG).
It is nicely previous time anyway. Considerations about their relationship have been bubbling for almost a 12 months. If they do not, that might threaten the 4-0 Eagles’ possibilities of repeating as Tremendous Bowl champions.
