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Jalen Hurts played the London game in October with a blood clot in his calf—what started as superficial turned into DVT and clots in both lungs. He's out for the season now. The Eagles didn't tell anyone until after the fact.

I started a petition asking the NFL and Eagles to conduct an independent review of what happened: the medical clearance process, the timeline of his diagnosis, and reports that he went 36 hours without sleep before the game. Here's the thing—no regular-season game is worth a player's long-term health. Period.

This isn't about blame. It's about transparency and making sure medical staff can prioritize player safety without being pressured by competitive stakes. Every player deserves that protection.

If you're an Eagles fan or just someone who cares about athlete safety, this matters. Does it bother you that we don't know the full story of how this decision was made? If this were your family member, wouldn't you want answers too? If this resonates with you, consider signing and sharing.

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Last week, I tried to bring some logic instead of emotion into a conversation about Dak Prescott sharing some of the blame for the Dallas Cowboys’ problems. Not ALL the blame. Not even MOST of it. Just SOME accountability. The result? You would’ve thought I walked into church and committed heresy. Downvotes everywhere.

Apparently, questioning your franchise quarterback means you’re not a real fan anymore. And I have to wonder, is this just a Cowboys problem, or has this become normal across the NFL?
My first Cowboys game was the one where Joe Montana broke our hearts with “The Catch.” I’ve been riding with that star ever since. I lived through 1-15. I’ve seen championship football, and I’ve seen some of the ugliest football imaginable. You couldn’t pay me enough money to switch teams, but loving the Cowboys doesn’t mean I have to give players a pass when they don’t measure up.

DaRon Bland is one of my biggest frustrations. Every year, it seems like we have a cornerback getting cooked week after week, and the coaching staff keeps running him back out there like we don’t have anybody else worth trying. At some point, you have to make changes. Jake Ferguson hasn’t been without his issues either. Javonte Williams doesn’t seem to be finding those running lanes as quickly as I expected. I’m not giving ANYBODY a free pass, and that includes the defense, offensive line, receivers, and coaching staff.

But here’s where I keep coming back to Dak Prescott. The quarterback runs the offense. He’s the leader. He’s the highest-paid player on the team. And with all the offensive talent we’ve been told Dallas has, I expect more. Is Dak struggling with something? Is the offensive scheme too predictable? Or have we simply become comfortable putting up passing numbers without consistently putting touchdowns on the scoreboard? Where is the vertical passing game? How many meaningful opportunities are we creating for George Pickens? Why are we so comfortable with these little dink-and-dunk passes? I’m tired of watching an offense complete 10 or 12 passes for 75 yards, only to look at the scoreboard and see THREE POINTS. Congratulations on the completion percentage. WHERE ARE THE TOUCHDOWNS?

And these constant three-and-outs with the offensive talent we supposedly have? That’s BS. I’m not saying Dak should make every throw, catch every pass, block every defender, or carry the entire team. But there’s a difference between impressive individual statistics and consistently directing an offense that produces points when they matter. When an offense keeps stalling, the quarterback deserves some scrutiny. That doesn’t mean he’s responsible for every failure. It means his position comes with responsibility, especially when he’s being paid and promoted as the leader of the franchise.

And yes, the coaching staff deserves plenty of heat. San Francisco and Kansas City have dealt with their own problems, but those organizations have shown a willingness to make adjustments, retool, and address weaknesses. Meanwhile, Dallas seems to spend too much time trying to figure out how to get the offense moving after we’re already playing from behind. At this rate, I wouldn’t be upset if we made a coaching change before the end of the month. Something has to wake this team up. I’m not asking for a coach who screams and throws things. I’m asking for leadership, accountability, and a team that looks prepared to play football from the opening whistle. And I certainly don’t want a culture where criticizing a quarterback’s embarrassing performance is treated like some unforgivable offense, especially when the performances themselves have been embarrassing.

Now back to Dak. I know the numbers. I know the passing yards. I know the statistics people will throw at me. But I’ve also watched this team spend too many games playing from behind, piling up yards while trying to dig itself out of holes. Big numbers don’t automatically mean winning football. I don’t want another season where we spend the first half sleepwalking, then celebrate Dak’s passing totals after another disappointing result. The quarterback doesn’t control everything, but he does have a major role in setting the tone, executing the offense, and keeping drives alive. If we’re going to praise him when the offense looks unstoppable, we should be willing to criticize him when it struggles.

I want an offense that comes out and puts up 14 points before the other team knows what hit them. Hell, give me a 13-3 lead. Just stop making us fight uphill every single week. Some of you might not like hearing that. That’s fine. Downvote me all you want. I’ve got decades invested in this team. I’ve seen what the Dallas Cowboys look like when opponents FEAR seeing that star across the field. I’ve seen championship teams. I’ve seen teams that imposed their will on opponents. This ain’t one of them. And I’m tired of acting like criticizing the quarterback means betraying the franchise.
What bothers me most is that this seems to be happening with fan bases across the NFL.

People become so invested in defending their quarterbacks that legitimate criticism turns into an argument about loyalty instead of performance. You can believe your quarterback is talented, support him every Sunday, and still demand better football. Those things aren’t mutually exclusive. Patrick Mahomes, Josh Allen, Lamar Jackson, Jalen Hurts, Dak Prescott, or anybody else playing the position should be subject to fair criticism when their teams struggle. Nobody should be above accountability simply because fans have invested years defending them.

The defense needs accountability. The receivers need accountability. The running backs need accountability. The coaching staff needs accountability. And yes, DAK NEEDS TOO.
I love this team too much to keep making excuses for everybody.