LOOK: Eagles coach shows up to presser wearing a Jalen Hurts t-shirt

On3 imageby:Sean Labar09/17/21

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The Jalen Hurts hype is very real in Philadelphia right now.

The Eagles are notorious for having one of the toughest fan bases outside of the New York market, but everyone is buying in on the former Alabama and Oklahoma quarterback heading into Week 2.

The newest development is about as rare as it gets. In his Friday presser heading into Sunday’s home opener against San Francisco, Eagles’ first-year head coach Nick Sirianni showed up sporting a Jalen Hurts shirt.

This is cool, no matter who you root for. Especially considering the massive image of Hurts’ face and the popular retro colored shades that have made a comeback in 2021.

Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni wears Jalen Hurts tee in Friday presser

Just like his jersey sales have spiked since the first-year Eagles starter willed Philly to a dominating 32-6 road victory in Week 1 , the official “Jalen Hurts Rents Due” tee appears to be flying off shelves as well.

Jalen Hurts jersey sales skyrocket

Hurts entered the season with a chip on his shoulder. While it’s still early, the Philadelphia Eagles starting quarterback showed that all of the behind-the-scenes offseason work translated to success on the field.

Eagles fans can be a tough bunch, but the numbers don’t lie.

According to Fanatics, the dual-threat passer had the second-highest selling jersey in the NFL since Sunday. Only former Alabama teammate and rookie quarterback Mac Jones of the Patriots was higher. Hurts’ 500% sales increase from Saturday to Sunday was the largest of any player in the league.

Against the Falcons, Hurts completed 27 of his 35 passes for 264 yards and three touchdowns. He also had 62 yards on seven rushing attempts. Hurts ended Philadelphia’s first offensive possession with an 18-yard touchdown pass to Devonta Smith in the corner of the endzone, the first catch of Smith’s career.

Hurts’ all-around performance was impressive, and the Eagles could be a true threat in the NFC East if his early success continues.

“It’s me going out there and doing what I’m coached to do,” Jalen Hurts said. “We prepare, we hit it every day. I always talk about executing. I want to execute at a high level. Running the ball, throwing the ball, alignment things, situation things, I just want to execute at a high level.”

The Eagles had 434 total yards and averaged 6.5 yards per play with no turnovers in the season opening victory.

Hurts is just one of several young former Alabama stars winning over both fans and coaches. It’s fun to watch.