There is no doubt that the Philadelphia Eagles will have home-field advantage when they play the Washington Commanders in the NFC Championship game. Given their reputation, South Philadelphia will perform like only South Philadelphia can, the stadium will be packed with Eagles supporters regardless of how many Commanders visit the area, and the game is being played at The Linc.
One approach to counter that energy boost? Joe Whitt Jr., the defensive coordinator, is taking things a step further by stating that his guys are told to take down Jalen Hurts like a running back when he exits the pocket. Play really violent football for 60 minutes.
“We’ve had to get ready for a lot of these [running quarterbacks].” “We’re going to treat him like a running back if he’s going to run the ball—the coordinator decides that for him,” Washington defensive coordinator Joe Whitt Jr. told reporters Thursday. And that’s how we’re going to strike him. If people choose to hit him the way he is struck, it is their choice. They will keep him in the pocket if they don’t.
Goodness, is he essentially stating that Hurts will be targeted by the Commanders, even if it leads to a flag or two for late hits or needless roughness? However, Jordan Mailata, who brazenly stated at his Week 21 media conference that he won’t play the Commanders’ game, is one someone who doesn’t care either way.
“No team response,” Mailata remarked. “Dude, that’s strategy. He is attempting to divert us from our goal. That [thing] doesn’t matter. Talk is cheap. There, quote me. Talk is cheap.
Below is the next related Philadelphia Eagles news article.
At the Philadelphia Hard Rock Cafe, a Commanders fan gives a funny promo speech.
At the Philadelphia Hard Rock Cafe, a Commanders fan gives a funny promo speech.
Key defensive tackle for the NFC Championship is lost by the commanders in the second half.
The four key players in the NFC Championship game between the Commanders and Eagles at 11 h
The four key players in the Eagles vs. Commanders NFC Championship game
15 hours
The Eagles’ future is revealed by Darius Slay just before the NFC Championship Game.
The Eagles’ future is revealed by Darius Slay just 17 hours before the NFC Championship Game.
Although the Eagles are aware that the Commanders are a formidable squad, Nick Sirianni, who is never one to pass up an opportunity to speak, had a bit more to say than his left tackle. He stated that he will ensure his quarterback is safe at all times throughout the game.
“Yesterday, I sort of responded to this question. We are aware that they will attempt to attack him when he is carrying the football. However, as long as we exercise extreme caution in our actions, nothing changes. Actually, I don’t believe the word “cautious” is appropriate. More than that, we are acutely conscious of everything. We make an effort to place [QB] Jalen [Hurts] in secure circumstances. Sirianni told reporters, “We want him to put himself in safe situations.”
We are aware that Jalen assists us in running the football by doing several tasks during the running game. We do all we can to win the game as we move along. But we are always concerned about his safety.
Are Hurts being reminded of what their hard-hitting linebacker, Frankie Luvu, accomplished during the regular season by the Commanders, who are attempting to grab the Eagles’ goat? Definitely so. However, on a bright January day in South Philadelphia, Philly may make the Commanders regret their remarks if they are not fortunate enough to see the thin line that separates motivation from fear.
