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Despite their current record of 11-2, critics point to Hurts' declining numbers, including a failure to exceed 236 passing yards in recent games. Smith’s analysis emphasized Hurts' struggle to connect consistently with key targets like Brown and second-year receiver DeVonte Smith. Smith noted that while it might not be prudent for Brown to voice frustrations publicly, it’s critical for him and the team to acknowledge and address these issues moving forward.