Twitter reacts to David Carr saying Eagles should bench QB Jalen Hurts for Marcus Mariota

David Carr played ten seasons for four teams, including the Texans and Giants.

The former No. 1 overall pick threw for 14,452 yards and 65 touchdowns while getting sacked an NFL-record 76 times in 16 games as a rookie.

Carr was sacked 267 times in his career, helping transition to a career in broadcasting with the NFL Network.

After the Eagles 42-19 loss to the 49ers on Sunday, Carr hopped on the overreaction train, leading the charge of misinformation while stating that Hurts is struggling to read defenses and, even more absurdly, suggesting that Nick Sirianni bench the All-Pro Hurts, for the backup, Marcus Mariota.

"I'd say he's probably better at playing quarterback for the Philadelphia @Eagles, right now he'd be more productive."@DCarr8 emphasizes Marcus Mariota should be the QB1 over Jalen Hurts. 😳 pic.twitter.com/rGgp6WZjIG

— NFL Total Access (@NFLTotalAccess) December 6, 2023

Social media reacts to everything, and Carr’s stunning hot take revved up reactions.

Nolan Foster

PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA – DECEMBER 03: Jalen Hurts #1 of the Philadelphia Eagles warms up prior to the game against the San Francisco 49ers at Lincoln Financial Field on December 03, 2023 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)

Skip Bayless hasn’t even had a take this bad https://t.co/ElM3chIgrz

— Nolan Foster (@NolanFosterNFL) December 6, 2023

NFL Total Access

PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA – DECEMBER 03: Jalen Hurts #1 of the Philadelphia Eagles throws a pass during the first quarter in the game against the San Francisco 49ers at Lincoln Financial Field on December 03, 2023 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Images)

"I'd say he's probably better at playing quarterback for the Philadelphia @Eagles, right now he'd be more productive."@DCarr8 emphasizes Marcus Mariota should be the QB1 over Jalen Hurts. 😳 pic.twitter.com/rGgp6WZjIG

— NFL Total Access (@NFLTotalAccess) December 6, 2023

Philly Talk Podcast

Dec 3, 2023; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts (1) throws a pass against the San Francisco 49ers during the fourth quarter at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports

This man just said the WORST football take I ever heard!!

How do they not just start laughing across from him 🤦🏻‍♂️🤦🏻‍♂️ #Eagles

Jalen Hurts can’t play from the pocket and Marcus Mariota should be QB 1 and will be more productive then Jalen………
pic.twitter.com/eGlE8QyQiE

— Philly Talk Podcast (@Philly_Mike25) December 6, 2023

Crossing Broad

Dec 3, 2023; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts (1) passes the ball against the San Francisco 49ers during the first quarter at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports

David Carr thinks the Eagles should sit Jalen Hurts, let him get healthy, and play Marcus Mariota.

“He’s (Mariota) probably better at playing QB for the Philadelphia Eagles right now. He would be more productive. ” pic.twitter.com/3iGhf36r4o

— Crossing Broad (@CrossingBroad) December 6, 2023

Brenden Deeg

Dec 3, 2023; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts (1) passes the ball against the San Francisco 49ers during the first quarter at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports

This is it. THE worst sports take of all time. https://t.co/ew4T0W0Wjt

— Brenden Deeg (@BrendenDeeg_) December 6, 2023

Michael Hauff

PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA – DECEMBER 03: Jalen Hurts #1 of the Philadelphia Eagles throws a pass during the first quarter in the game against the San Francisco 49ers at Lincoln Financial Field on December 03, 2023 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Images)

How does David Carr still have a job?
This take is ROUGH. 🤣🤣🤣

— Michael Hauff (@TheFFRealist) December 6, 2023

Him Duncan

Dec 3, 2023; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts (1) throws a pass against the San Francisco 49ers during the fourth quarter at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports

pic.twitter.com/k5EM16quYK

— Him Duncan (@NotKadar) December 6, 2023

Ike Reese

PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA – DECEMBER 03: Jalen Hurts #1 of the Philadelphia Eagles huddles up with teammates during the first quarter in the game against the San Francisco 49ers at Lincoln Financial Field on December 03, 2023 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Images)

🤦🏿‍♂️ https://t.co/MvBgmTXk84 pic.twitter.com/qSwKjH6kOE

— Ike Reese (@Ike58Reese) December 6, 2023

Quincy Avery

PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA – DECEMBER 03: Jalen Hurts #1 of the Philadelphia Eagles drops back to pass during the first quarter in the game against the San Francisco 49ers at Lincoln Financial Field on December 03, 2023 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Images)

People say really weird stuff on tv. “Some would argue he’s not even good at it?” https://t.co/Eg2In1cCaQ

— Quincy Avery (@QuincyAvery) December 6, 2023

Sean McEvoy

Dec 3, 2023; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts (1) throws a pass over San Francisco 49ers defensive end Chase Young (92) during the first quarter at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports

I’m convinced he had to look up who the Eagles backup quarterback even was before he went on air today

— Sean McEvoy (@QBCoachMcEvoy) December 6, 2023

Jonathan Jones

PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA – DECEMBER 03: Jalen Hurts #1 of the Philadelphia Eagles huddles up with teammates during the first quarter in the game against the San Francisco 49ers at Lincoln Financial Field on December 03, 2023 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Images)

The Take Industrial Complex https://t.co/bCuvEzX3lO

— Jonathan Jones (@jjones9) December 6, 2023

Jeff Kerr

Nov 26, 2023; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts (1) reacts with a smart phone while walking off the field after an overtime victory against the Buffalo Bills at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports

David Carr would know a lot about not being able to read a defense. #Eagles https://t.co/PWR7jHTtqF

— Jeff Kerr (@JeffKerrCBS) December 6, 2023

Ayoke Media

PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA – DECEMBER 03: Jalen Hurts #1 of the Philadelphia Eagles looks on prior to the game against the San Francisco 49ers at Lincoln Financial Field on December 03, 2023 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Images)

I’ve said he can’t read defenses well from the pocket and the world called it hate, someone else seems to see this on film! No shade but when u eliminate the run that he’s not a guy that can dice defenses up from the pocket! https://t.co/e7W3gWhwHe

— Akoye Media (@AkoyeMedia) December 6, 2023

Warren Sharp

PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA – DECEMBER 03: Jalen Hurts #1 of the Philadelphia Eagles scores a touchdown in the third quarter against the San Francisco 49ers defends at Lincoln Financial Field on December 03, 2023 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)

“Marcus Mariota would be better and more productive right now for the Eagles than Jalen Hurts” – David Carr

as accurate a take as a Derek Carr red zone passpic.twitter.com/8bFj2Cg5P8

— Warren Sharp (@SharpFootball) December 6, 2023

94 WIP

PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA – DECEMBER 03: Jalen Hurts #1 of the Philadelphia Eagles throws a pass during the first quarter in the game against the San Francisco 49ers at Lincoln Financial Field on December 03, 2023 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Images)

“Is it better for us to play Marcus Mariota now and get Jalen Hurts healthy?” 🤯

— @DCarr8 pic.twitter.com/IFFyMyhYOX

— SPORTSRADIO 94WIP (@SportsRadioWIP) December 6, 2023

Prince

Dec 3, 2023; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts (1) passes the ball against the San Francisco 49ers during the first quarter at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports

Jalen Hurts about to go nuclear on Sunday Night!!! #FlyEaglesFly pic.twitter.com/8hu3NJ5M4h

— Prince (@realprinceblue3) December 6, 2023

NBA Slime

Nov 26, 2023; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts (1) walks off the field after overtime win against the Buffalo Bills at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports

“The Eagles have peaked” – haters

Jalen Hurts: pic.twitter.com/UYLfd15KAB

— NBA Slime (@TerryFranconia) December 6, 2023

Dan Orlovsky

PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA – DECEMBER 03: Jalen Hurts #1 of the Philadelphia Eagles throws a pass during the first quarter in the game against the San Francisco 49ers at Lincoln Financial Field on December 03, 2023 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Images)

Jalen Hurts has 100’s of clips of reading a defense in drop back football

Go Huskies

— Dan Orlovsky (@danorlovsky7) December 6, 2023

Tay Tay

PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA – DECEMBER 03: Jalen Hurts #1 of the Philadelphia Eagles looks on prior to the game against the San Francisco 49ers at Lincoln Financial Field on December 03, 2023 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Images)

So now Jalen is a stupid QB… pic.twitter.com/DIJxnZqTDM

— Tay Tay Olive(r)♈️👑 (@levismom82) December 6, 2023

Lord Brunson

PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA – DECEMBER 03: Jalen Hurts #1 of the Philadelphia Eagles looks on prior to the game against the San Francisco 49ers at Lincoln Financial Field on December 03, 2023 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Images)

This is why Brady said the position is dead.. ppl like him are saying bench Jalen who is 10-2 an mvp candidate back to back
Years for Mariota.. you should be benched from going back to work pic.twitter.com/HiyztWpWsM

— Lord Brunson tweets (@lord_brunson) December 6, 2023