On the eleventh episode of New Heights, we have our first in-person sit-down interview with the #1 quarterback for the Philadelphia Eagles, Jalen Hurts. Jalen is currently having an MVP-caliber season so it’s really exciting to be able to share this conversation with everyone.
In this episode, Jason and Travis get an answer to maybe the most important New Heights question, what’s Jalen calling on 4th & 1. We also touch on his first impressions of being under center behind Jason Kelce, the backstory to the squat video everyone can’t stop talking about, why he hopes Jason keeps playing for at least a few more years, and his surprising reaction to hearing his name called by the Eagles on Draft Night.
The guys also chop it up about the philosophy of playing quarterback, figure out Jalen’s QB Mt. Rushmore, dive into Jalen’s special relationship with the Manning family, find out how he really feels about the MVP conversation, and debate the right way for NFL players to watch football games.
We also have some incredible stories of Jalen’s time at Alabama and how that prepared him for playing in front of Philly fans, his plans to teach Jason the griddy, and our first-ever guest New Heights Stamp of the Week.
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Chapters:
00:00 – Intro
01:31 – Is Travis spying at the Eagles facility?
5:25 – Welcoming Jalen Hurts with the most important New Heights’ question
9:50 – How different is a Jason Kelce snap?
12:20 – Jalen Hurts on growing up powerlifting
19:05 – What do you cook for PFF’s #1 O-Line
20:27 – Greatest team gifts? The story behind Jason’s Jordans.
23:02 – Pitching Jason on playing for a few more years
26:00 – Jalen and Travis’ draft night surprises
31:31 – Jalen’s welcome to the NFL moment
33:24 – What means more: first start or first win?
37:28 – Jalen’s QB philosophy and what he learned from Saban
41:46 – What makes Mahomes, Mahomes?
43:47 – QB Mt. Rushmore
48:36 – Relationship with Peyton Manning
52:17 – Advice from NFL legends
54:47 – Jalen on MVP conversations
56:34 – How do players watch NFL games?
01:01:17 – College or NFL rivalries?
01:03:17 – Most hostile college environment
01:06:18 – Relationship with Philly fans
01:08:13 – Rapid fire debates: Game day fits, trash talk, hardest position, and more
01:10:55 – Jason’s sassy tired walk explained
01:12:25 – Teaching Jason the griddy
01:15:06 – Jalen’s New Heights Stamp of the Week
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