Wilson says Hurts shares his 'neutral thinking' approach that drew criticism
The short version
- Russell Wilson said Jalen Hurts uses the neutral-thinking mindset Wilson employed with mental coach Trevor Moawad.
- Wilson said some former Seahawks teammates disliked the approach and considered him fake for it.
- The Eagles are 2-0 after beating Washington and Tennessee and are one of eight unbeaten NFL teams.
- Hurts threw two interceptions in the Week 2 win over the Titans.
Russell Wilson says Jalen Hurts uses a mental technique Wilson once employed, and that some of Wilson's former Seahawks teammates viewed it as insincere.
Russell Wilson believes he and Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts have a lot in common, including a mental approach to the game that not everyone appreciated. Speaking on the Set, Hut show, Wilson said he and Hurts have spoken often over the years and once shared the same mental coach, Trevor Moawad.
Wilson described Hurts as a competitor who stays on an even keel, avoids emotional extremes, can hurt defenses as a runner and is willing to push the ball downfield. He added that this philosophy of neutral thinking was one he and Moawad believed in strongly.
That mindset came at a cost in Seattle, according to Wilson. He said some teammates disliked the approach and even considered him fake for it, though he explained that he simply preferred not to ride emotional highs and lows.
The Eagles are 2-0 after wins over the Washington Commanders and Tennessee Titans, making them one of eight unbeaten teams in the league. Hurts threw two interceptions in Sunday's win over the Titans.
Wilson, now viewed by many as corny, had strained relationships with some Seahawks teammates after the Legion of Boom era ended. Hurts has faced his own scrutiny in Philadelphia, including a reported strained relationship with wide receiver A.J. Brown, who wanted to leave the Eagles.
