# Hour 2: Jeffery Simmons Plans To Make Jalen Hurts 'Play QB'

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Podcast: [94WIP Middays with Hugh Douglas and Joe Giglio](https://stenobird.com/podcast/94wip-middays-with-hugh-douglas-and-joe-giglio-947819)
Published: 2026-09-17T17:57:15+00:00
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Duration seconds: 2572

## Resource

Hugh Douglas and Joe Giglio analyze Jeffery Simmons' comments regarding Jalen Hurts and the strategy of forcing him to remain in the pocket. They debate whether a "win is a win" is a valid philosophy for a team with Super Bowl aspirations while fielding heated calls from listeners about quarterback rankings. The conversation also touches on Jordan Mailata's defense of his teammate and the influence of Robert Saleh's defensive schemes. (00:01:51) Jeffery Simmons' Jalen Hurts Quote (00:06:23) Rethinking the "Win Is A Win" Mantra (00:13:46) Analyzing Historical Super Bowl Margins (00:24:00) Jordan Mailata Defends Jalen Hurts (00:31:17) Fan Debate Over Quarterback Rankings (00:40:39) Expectations For Early Season Progress

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