Jalen Hurts Sends Message of Support to Patrick Mahomes After Super Bowl Loss
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After a hard-fought Super Bowl game against the Kansas City Chiefs,
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Jalen Hurts, the quarterback of the Philadelphia Eagles, took a moment to speak about his rival, Patrick Mahomes.
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Hurts praised Mahomes, who had just won his second NFL MVP award, despite a tough ankle injury.
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The Chiefs had come back from a 24-14 deficit to win the Super Bowl, thanks in no small part to Mahomes' incredible performance.
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During a trip to Kansas City for the 101 Awards, Hurts spoke about his admiration for Mahomes.
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Despite being in the venue of the team that had just beaten him, Hurts showed nothing but respect for the Chiefs' quarterback.
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"He has always been a great player," Hurts said. "I always had a lot of respect for him. Being a Texas kid, obviously, I always support any Texas kid.
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You know, it's a special bond when you come from the state of Texas and you play the position (quarterback). I've always had a lot of respect for him."
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Hurts himself is from Houston, while Mahomes hails from Tyler.
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Both quarterbacks have a special connection, having grown up in Texas and played the position in high school.
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While Mahomes gained legendary status playing for Texas Tech, Hurts played college football at Alabama and Oklahoma before making it to the NFL.
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Despite their different paths, both Hurts and Mahomes are now stars in the NFL,
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and it's entirely possible they could meet again in another Super Bowl in the future.
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In the meantime, it's clear that Hurts has nothing but admiration and respect for his fellow Texas quarterback.