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The 6 pros, and 2 very minor cons, of Jalen Hurts’ contract extension

The Eagles and Jalen Hurts are going to be together for a very long time.

Everyone knew a deal was coming, but it’s still a shock when your team dishes out a five-year, $255 million extension, with $179 million guaranteed, establishing him as the highest-paid player in NFL history.

For the moment, anyway.

Reaction to the Hurts deal will pour in over the next few days but, for now, here are 6 pros and 2 potential cons of the Hurts megadeal.

Pro: No Doubt He Can Win a Super Bowl

How many NFL QBs can one say with reasonable certainty can win a Super Bowl?