Eagles’ Offense Stalls, Frustrations Mount as Kevin Patullo Takes the Heat
When you’re the reigning Super Bowl champions, the expectation is that the machine keeps humming. The plays click, the stars shine, and the wins keep stacking up. But right now, the Philadelphia Eagles are stuck in neutral-and the frustration is starting to spill over.
After a strong start to the season, the Eagles have hit a rough patch, dropping back-to-back games to NFC opponents. And while there’s plenty of blame to go around, much of it is landing squarely on the shoulders of new offensive coordinator Kevin Patullo.
Let’s be clear: this isn’t just about a couple of losses. It’s about an offense that looks like a shadow of what it was a year ago.
Saquon Barkley, once in the MVP conversation in 2024, has been a non-factor in recent weeks. A.J.
Brown, who’s usually a steady voice and presence, has been offering up cryptic interviews and social media posts that only add fuel to the fire. And the big-play offense that helped power Philly to a title?
It’s gone quiet-too quiet. Teams like the Bears and Cowboys have outmuscled the Eagles at the line of scrimmage, and the explosive plays just haven’t been there.
Patullo, who stepped into the OC role after Kellen Moore left to take the head coaching job in New Orleans, is now navigating the kind of scrutiny that comes with being the guy after the guy. Moore’s offense was dynamic, aggressive, and most importantly, effective. Patullo’s version hasn’t found its rhythm-and the Philly faithful are letting him know it.
But things took an ugly turn over the weekend. Videos surfaced online showing young people throwing rocks at what is reportedly Patullo’s home. In the clips, they’re seen shouting insults and hurling objects at the property-an alarming escalation that crosses the line from passionate fandom into unacceptable behavior.
It’s a stark reminder of how intense the spotlight can be in a city like Philadelphia, where football isn’t just a game-it’s part of the city’s identity. And when the team struggles, emotions run hot.
Patullo’s journey to this moment has been anything but linear. He broke into the NFL in 2015 as a quarterbacks coach with the New York Jets, but after two seasons, he was out.
He spent time at Texas A&M as a senior offensive analyst before returning to the league with the Colts, where he coached wide receivers and was later promoted to pass game specialist. In 2021, he joined the Eagles, working closely with head coach Nick Sirianni on the passing attack.
That relationship with Sirianni remains strong. Even after the recent losses, Sirianni stood by his coordinator, making it clear after the latest defeat that there would be no changes to the offensive staff.
So now, the Eagles find themselves at a crossroads. The talent is still there.
The coaching staff remains intact. But the margin for error is shrinking, and the pressure is mounting.
If the offense doesn’t find its footing soon, the defending champs could find themselves in an unexpected fight just to stay in the postseason picture.
For Kevin Patullo, the challenge is clear: get this offense back on track, quiet the noise, and remind everyone why this team was lifting the Lombardi Trophy not long ago.