NFL Network analyst David Carr was absolutely roasted for suggesting that the Eagles should consider benching Jalen Hurts in favor of backup Marcus Mariota.
Despite owning the NFL's best record (10-2), Carr argued that Philadelphia should replace their franchise signal-caller.
“You have to have a serious conversation if you are Philly, and you have to really say is it better for us to play Marcus Mariota right now and let Jalen get fully healthy,” said Carr.
The former NFL quarterback later doubled-down on his suggestion to bench the star 25 year-old talent, who is among the favorites to win this season's NFL MVP award.
"If Philly wants to win it all, get Jalen healthy. If not, play your injured qb and watch the SB at home. Really easy," posted Carr.
If Philly wants to win it all, get Jalen healthy. If not, play your injured qb and watch the SB at home. Really easy https://t.co/G59oE4q5Ls
— David Carr (@DCarr8) December 6, 2023
The idea of benching Hurts, who boasts a stellar 36-20-1 record in the NFL, immediately drew the ire of NFL fans on social media.
David Carr thinks the #Eagles should play Marcus Mariota over Jalen Hurts…
— JPAFootball (@jasrifootball) December 6, 2023
What the hellpic.twitter.com/82fL97XNZE
If these are David Carr’s thoughts on Jalen Hurts’ QB play, I’d love to hear his thoughts on his brother Derek…
— Jeff Mueller, PT, DPT (@jmthrivept) December 6, 2023
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WOW: NFLN analyst David Carr says the #Eagles should have a “serious conversation” about BENCHING Jalen Hurts for Marcus Mariota. pic.twitter.com/i7ejHHMnOr
— MLFootball (@_MLFootball) December 6, 2023
“Clearly Jalen isn’t comfortable reading a defense in a drop-back pass, some would say he’s not good at it.”…
David Carr believes Marcus Mariota should be QB1 over Jalen Hurts🤡 pic.twitter.com/9uEtBzr2qQ
— Fox Sports PHL Gambler (@foxphlgambler) December 6, 2023
Damn those sacks did some damage to David Carr’s brain… https://t.co/yTC1fcMl4d
— Jake Asman (@JakeAsman) December 6, 2023
David Carr said what… 🫣
— SleeperNFL (@SleeperNFL) December 6, 2023
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Me to David Carr: pic.twitter.com/7nUUFQuuZJ
— Tim (@knothead65) December 6, 2023
David Carr says the Eagles should think about starting Marcus Mariota as QB1 because Jalen Hurts can’t read defenses 😂 #FlyEaglesFly
— NFL Highs (@frito_paw) December 6, 2023
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David Carr has to be by far the worst analyst out there... https://t.co/eKQRU4A7og
— Sanjit T. (@Sanjit__T) December 6, 2023
