# Hugh Douglas Doubles Down on Jalen Hurts as Rocky Balboa

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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: 2026-06-18T17:08:32+00:00
Episode link: https://player.amperwavepodcasting.com?feed-link=https%3A%2F%2Frss.amperwave.net%2Fv2%2Fepisode%2F8463089_2026-06-18-170429
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Duration seconds: 1226

## Resource

Hugh Douglas defends his comparison of Jalen Hurts to Rocky Balboa, sparking a debate over whether Hurts or Nick Foles is the true Philadelphia underdog. They also critique the Phillies' front office and discuss the potential for the Eagles to target Brendan Sorsby in the supplemental draft. Rumors involving Maxx Crosby and the future of the Eagles' ownership are also addressed. 01:00 - Hurts Rocky Balboa Analogy 05:30 - Phillies Management Critiques 10:38 - Foles Versus Hurts Underdog 16:56 - Brendan Sorsby Draft Interest 20:40 - Maxx Crosby Trade Rumors

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