The media drools over Patrick Mahomes, Joe Burrow, Josh Allen, and Lamar Jackson so much, they call them “the big 4”. But guess what? Jalen Hurts is 5-0 against all of them since 2023. He’s also the only one besides Patrick Mahomes to win a Super Bowl and Super Bowl MVP. So it’s time for the disrespect to stop. Throwing for 300 yards every game is cute, but doesn’t win you Super Bowls. Just ask Dan Marino, Dan Fouts, and Jim Kelly. Heck, I guess you can ask Joe Burrow, Josh Allen, and Lamar Jackson too, which goes to show that the only stat that matters is winning. And that’s all Jalen does, even while having a different Offensive Coordinator every year unlike “the big 4”. Jalen Hurts is a top 2 Quarterback, and he’s not 2. How can you put them over Jalen if they can’t beat him? He’s at the top of the mountain right now. That’s my Quarterback! …
Jalen Hurts: The True King of the Mountain
For years, the media has been obsessed with the so-called “Big 4” of NFL quarterbacks: Patrick Mahomes, Joe Burrow, Josh Allen, and Lamar Jackson. They’re constantly hyped up for their arm strength, highlight-reel plays, and gaudy passing numbers. But there’s one glaring problem with that narrative—Jalen Hurts is 5-0 against all of them since 2023. And not only that, but he’s done something only Mahomes has accomplished among this group: winning a Super Bowl and earning Super Bowl MVP honors. It’s time to put some respect on Hurts’ name because, at the end of the day, the only stat that truly matters is winning. And that’s all he does.
The Media’s Obsession with Flash Over Substance
It’s easy to get caught up in the allure of 300-yard passing games and highlight-reel plays, but history has proven time and again that these things don’t win championships on their own. Just ask Dan Marino, Dan Fouts, and Jim Kelly—Hall of Famers who put up legendary numbers but never hoisted the Lombardi Trophy. In today’s NFL, we’re seeing the same thing unfold with Joe Burrow, Josh Allen, and Lamar Jackson. They put up flashy stats, dominate in the regular season, and earn MVP consideration, but when it’s time to win the biggest games, they keep falling short.
Meanwhile, Jalen Hurts just wins. He doesn’t need to throw for 350 yards every game because he impacts the game in every possible way. Whether it’s making clutch throws, extending plays with his legs, or leading his team with an unmatched toughness, Hurts delivers when it matters most. Unlike the “Big 4,” he’s proven he can get it done when the lights are brightest.
Unmatched Success in Big Games
The biggest argument against ranking Burrow, Allen, or Jackson over Hurts is simple: if they’re so great, why can’t they beat him? Since 2023, Hurts has faced off against all four of these quarterbacks and walked away victorious every single time. That’s not a fluke—it’s a pattern. And unlike his peers, Hurts has done this while dealing with constant coaching changes.
Since entering the league, Hurts has had to adapt to a new offensive coordinator practically every year. Meanwhile, Mahomes, Burrow, Allen, and Jackson have benefited from continuity in their systems. Despite this disadvantage, Hurts continues to elevate his team, showing that his leadership and skill set are capable of overcoming obstacles that others might struggle with.
The True Standard of Success
Winning is the only thing that truly matters in the NFL. It doesn’t matter how many passing yards you accumulate if you can’t deliver when it counts. Hurts has shown that he can win big games, and he’s already accomplished more than Burrow, Allen, and Jackson. Those three are constantly hyped up as elite quarterbacks, yet none of them have won a Super Bowl. None of them have a Super Bowl MVP. None of them have been able to beat Hurts head-to-head in the last two seasons.
So how can you rank them above him? The answer is simple—you can’t. Jalen Hurts is at the top of the mountain right now, and anyone still doubting that is ignoring the only stat that matters: wins. The media can keep hyping up the others, but real football fans know the truth. Hurts isn’t just in the conversation—he is the conversation.
He’s a top-two quarterback, and he’s not number two.
That’s my quarterback.
