Eagles DB: Jalen Hurts Is 'Best in the World' and Super Bowl Speech Was 'Unbelievable'

Philadelphia Eagles defensive back Sydney Brown labeled quarterback Jalen Hurts the "best in the world" following the team's Super Bowl LIX triumph over the Kansas City Chiefs.

Hurts went 17-of-22 for 221 yards, two touchdowns and one interception in Philly's 40-22 victory, earning the game's MVP.

Brown told ESPN's Tim McManus the two-time Pro Bowler's contributions went beyond the field. On the Saturday night before the Super Bowl, Hurts was among the Eagles players to rally the squad at the team hotel.

"I don't know how to explain the emotion that Jalen had in his speech," Brown said to McManus. "It was unbelievable. There's a reason why he won Super Bowl MVP. He's the best in the world."

Winning the Super Bowl was a validating moment for Hurts. As the confetti was falling at Caesars Superdome in New Orleans, Jordan Brand released an ad that referenced the longstanding skepticism toward the 26-year-old as it saluted his achievement.

No longer will Hurts have to face the question of whether he can be the starting quarterback on a Super Bowl champion, having previously come up short against Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs once before.

However, some would still push back at the notion Hurts is now the "best in the world," since that title can remain with Mahomes even though he lost.

But becoming a Super Bowl champion means you get to talk your talk, so nobody should begrudge Brown too much for the lavish praise toward his teammate.