​‘Didn’t Think I’d Be Called a Racist,’ ‘Stop Making Stuff Up’ — Dan Orlovsky Defends Himself as Justin Herbert-Jalen Hurts Take Sparks ControversyThe Justin Herbert vs. Jalen Hurts debate has remained a major talking point since the two quarterbacks entered the NFL in 2020. Hurts has since won a Super Bowl, while Herbert has yet to reach the divisional round, but their contrasting styles and production continue to drive the discussion.Former NFL QB-turned-analyst Dan Orlovsky became the latest to weigh in, but his comments sparked major backlash after some fans believed his take was racially motivated.Dan Orlovsky Responds to Backlash Over His Justin Herbert vs. Jalen Hurts TakeOn ESPN’s “Unsportsmanlike with Evan, Canty & Michelle,” Orlovsky was asked about Herbert and Hurts. He explained why he prefers Herbert’s style, saying, “I think why you’re a fan of Herbert is because that’s what it should look like. Your brain tells you that’s what it should look like.”Fans on X quickly questioned what Orlovsky meant, with some interpreting his comments as a preference for Herbert based on how he looks as a quarterback.One Eagles fan posted the interview clip and wrote: “Dan Orlovsky says he favors Justin Herbert over Jalen Hurts cause ‘that’s what [playing QB] should look like.’ Dude could barely get the words out.”Orlovsky pushed back on that interpretation, arguing that fans were putting words in his mouth. He fired back, writing, “I quite literally never said that. Stop making stuff up.”On the other hand, a second fan defended Orlovsky, asking, “Why is everyone making this a race issue? I understand what you meant. Herbert is a prototypical tall QB with a strong arm, and doesn’t have the talent Hurts has. And Hurts is more a dual threat that has great weapons and teams around him.”SET YOUR LINEUPS:PFN’s Free Fantasy Start/Sit OptimizerOrlovsky responded, writing, “Because that’s logical. 6’5”, 240. Athletic. Rocket arm. Throw it through a wind storm and the length of the field. ‘That’s what it looks like,’ But here we are…”However, one X user was not convinced, questioning why Orlovsky did not make that point on air: “Why wouldn’t you bring that up on air? Herbert is the most overrated QB in the league. Guy has done jack [expletive]!”IMPROVE YOUR TEAM:PFN’s Free Fantasy Trade CalculatorOrlovsky simply replied by saying, “Because I didn’t think I would be called a racist if I didn’t.”Robert Griffin III also joined in on the conversation, appearing to take a shot at Orlovsky.Griffin listed Hurts’ accomplishments, including a Super Bowl, Super Bowl MVP, two NFC championships, an All-Pro selection, and three NFC East titles. He also pointed to several of Hurts’ statistical achievements before ending with, “That’s what it should look like playing QB.”Although Orlovsky’s comments were interpreted differently than he intended, he has previously acknowledg