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Philadelphia Eagles: Jalen Hurts listed as dark-horse MVP candidate

Jalen Hurts (Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports)

The Philadelphia Eagles are turning to Jalen Hurts as their starting quarterback for the 2021 season and while the jury is still out on what Hurts can do, some are expecting big things.

Kristopher Knox of Bleacher Report listed Hurts as one of his dark-horse MVP candidates for this season along with Joe Burrow of the Bengals, Derrick Henry of the Titans, and Jameis Winston of the Saints.

Knox offered this analysis on why he included Hurts on this list:

The 22-year-old will have a better team around him in 2021.