PHILADELPHIA — Nick Sirianni never has understood — and doubts that he ever will — the measuring stick the public uses to evaluate his quarterback, Jalen Hurts.
All season long, the Philadelphia Eagles coach has had a front-row seat to the scrutiny Hurts has received while directing one of the NFL’s most productive offenses. The yards and points piled up this season, as did the victories. The Eagles ranked among the top 10 in total yards, points and third downs and also went 14-3, earning the NFC’s second seed in the playoffs. Yet, somehow, Hurts often had his credentials as a top-level NFL quarterback questioned.
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Sure, the lack of prolific passing
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