time2rock Posted May 4, 2022 Posted May 4, 2022 A.J. Brown says Jalen Hurts played a huge role in his trade to Eagles: I will 'go to bat for him every Sunday' The ex-Titans star insists the Eagles QB helped finalize his move to Philly By Cody Benjamin Stan Szeto-USA TODAY Sports All indications are that one thing in particular really propelled star wide receiver A.J. Brown from the Titans to the Eagles: money. Failed negotiations for a long-term contract reportedly prompted Tennessee to ship the Pro Bowler to Philadelphia during the 2022 draft, and the Eagles quickly inked their new wideout to a $100 million extension. But something -- no, someone -- else made the relocation just as alluring to Brown: quarterback Jalen Hurts. At least half of the questions at Brown's introductory press conference Monday centered on Hurts, with the former explaining that a longtime friendship with the third-year QB helped drive and finalize his move to Philly. "It started -- he was recruiting me to Alabama, and I chose Ole Miss," Brown said, "but we stayed in contact this entire time. We became really close friends. I'm extremely excited to play with him. We always joked about it, but we never thought it would be reality ... He made it a lot easier to make the decision, just because I know he has my back, and I have his." Hurts recently attended his daughter's birthday party, Brown said, where they imagined an NFL future together. "Every time we get together, we always get a throwing session in," he said. "Every time ... In the middle of the throwing session, Jalen said he (was) gonna ask them to trade for me. (But) we had no idea this would happen." Hurts, as it turns out, "was kinda putting a bug in their ear," Brown suggested, echoing recent comments from Eagles general manager Howie Roseman, who noted that Brown's connection with Hurts was an added bonus to acquiring the No. 1 receiver. The QB wasn't the only reason Brown sought a move out of Tennessee, which he acknowledged several times was a bittersweet decision. Brown "wanted (his) work to be appreciated" as "one of the top guys in the league," for example, and the Eagles showed clearly, in their actions and pocketbooks, they "believed in me." Yet he's confident his connection with Hurts will make the new partnership especially fruitful on the field. "We already have that friendship, so we can hold each other accountable," he said. "We know what makes each other tick ... I see a guy who is talented, believes in himself, has a strong arm, he's on time. I think the sky's the limit for him, and I'm gonna go to bat for him every Sunday. Because he's my friend. It's a different mentality you bring when you're playing for somebody that's important to you. It's not about yourself (anymore), it's about you playing for someone else. So I'm gonna go above and beyond for this team and for him." https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/a-j-brown-says-jalen-hurts-played-a-huge-role-in-his-trade-to-eagles-i-will-go-to-bat-for-him-every-sunday/
pgcd3 Posted May 4, 2022 Posted May 4, 2022 "He made it a lot easier to make the decision," AJ kept talking about how he wanted to stay in TN if they paid him. The Eagles paid him. Hurts helped but I think he's taking the money either way. It didn't seem like it was a situation where he had 2 teams and the Titans said pick one
Guest Posted May 4, 2022 Posted May 4, 2022 17 minutes ago, pgcd3 said: "He made it a lot easier to make the decision," AJ kept talking about how he wanted to stay in TN if they paid him. The Eagles paid him. Hurts helped but I think he's taking the money either way. It didn't seem like it was a situation where he had 2 teams and the Titans said pick one Yep. The Titans did what was best for the Titans. Jets had been looking at Tyreek Hill and Deebo, if they offered the 10th pick he would be a Jet. If the Chiefs had offered both of their 1st's, he would be a Chief.
time2rock Posted May 4, 2022 Author Posted May 4, 2022 31 minutes ago, downundermike said: Yep. The Titans did what was best for the Titans. Jets had been looking at Tyreek Hill and Deebo, if they offered the 10th pick he would be a Jet. If the Chiefs had offered both of their 1st's, he would be a Chief. And Brown did what was best for Brown (i.e. not accepting Tennessee's offer prompting them to move him). Regardless, just happy he is one of us now ... he and Smith should make a nice duo for years to come.
Guest Posted May 4, 2022 Posted May 4, 2022 1 minute ago, time2rock said: And Brown did what was best for Brown (i.e. not accepting Tennessee's offer prompting them to move him). Regardless, just happy he is one of us now ... he and Smith should make a nice duo for years to come. You should head over to the new blog. bacarty just bet me that AJ Brown would not have 100 catches in his first two years. 1 month suspension bet.
time2rock Posted May 4, 2022 Author Posted May 4, 2022 46 minutes ago, downundermike said: You should head over to the new blog. bacarty just bet me that AJ Brown would not have 100 catches in his first two years. 1 month suspension bet. I think the only way he doesn't get 100 catches in 2 years is if he gets injured and misses considerable time.
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