COMEBACK: Jalen Hurts WILL BOUNCE BACK in 2026! 3 reasons why!

In this bonus episode of the Locked On Eagles podcast, host Luis DiBiase makes a strong case for Jalen Hurts making a major comeback in 2026 despite transitioning to a new offensive scheme under Sean Mannion. DiBiase argues that Hurts has a proven track record of thriving in unfamiliar systems, citing his college transfer from Alabama to Oklahoma—where he improved his completion percentage by 9%, passed for nearly 1,800 more yards, and became a Heisman finalist. He also points to Hurts' 2022 season, when his job was on the line and he responded with an MVP runner-up campaign and a Super Bowl appearance. Finally, DiBiase highlights Hurts’ dramatic improvement against the blitz from 2023 to 2025, transforming from the worst quarterback in the league in that category to the most efficient. These examples, DiBiase asserts, show Hurts’ unique ability to evolve and overcome perceived weaknesses, making a 2026 resurgence not just possible, but likely. The episode ends with a hopeful, confident tone, acknowledging doubt but trusting Hurts’ outlier nature.