During his appearance on the Pat McAfee Show on Monday, Nick Saban shared insightful comments about his former Alabama quarterback, Jalen Hurts. Saban reflected on Hurts’ evolution as a passer and his performance in the recent game where Hurts completed 15 of 20 passes for 128 yards, which drew mixed reactions from fans and analysts.
Saban recounted coaching Hurts during his early college days, emphasizing that he restricted Hurts from scrambling during practice to hone his timing and accuracy as a passer. Saban noted that the aim was to improve Hurts’ pocket passing skills by making him focus on delivering the ball on time rather than relying on his athleticism to escape pressure. This training approach was intended to help Hurts become a more consistent and effective quarterback.
As Hurts and the Philadelphia Eagles gear up to face the Washington Commanders in the NFC championship game, Saban’s insights highlight the quarterback’s growth and the foundational coaching that contributed to his development.
