After a disappointing 24-15 loss to the Chicago Bears on Black Friday, the Philadelphia Eagles find themselves in a tense stretch of the season. The offense sputtered once again, and frustration is starting to bubble over - not just among fans, but across the organization.
Let’s start with the obvious: the Eagles' offense isn’t clicking the way it should. Against a Bears defense that’s been inconsistent all year, Philadelphia managed just 317 total yards and turned the ball over twice.
The play-calling, led by offensive coordinator Kevin Patullo, came under immediate fire. Fans at Lincoln Financial Field - and plenty more watching from home - were vocal in their criticism, calling for a shake-up on the offensive side of the coaching staff.
But head coach Nick Sirianni isn’t making that move. At least not yet.
He’s standing by Patullo as the offensive play-caller, signaling that any changes - if they come - won’t happen in the middle of the storm. That said, not all change comes from the sideline.
And this week, the Eagles did lose a significant piece of their front office puzzle.
David Caldwell Departs for Florida
Eagles executive David Caldwell is heading back to the college ranks, accepting the general manager role with the University of Florida. He’ll join the Gators as they bring in Tulane’s Jon Sumrall as their new head coach.
Caldwell’s departure is a notable one. Since joining the Eagles’ front office in 2021, he’s served as the senior personnel director and a trusted advisor to GM Howie Roseman. His experience - including a seven-year run as the general manager of the Jacksonville Jaguars - brought valuable insight to a front office that’s become one of the most respected in the league.
This isn’t unfamiliar territory for the Eagles. Over the past offseason, they saw multiple front-office executives poached by other organizations.
That’s what happens when you build a winning infrastructure - people take notice. Roseman’s blueprint for sustained success has become a model across the league, and now, even major college programs are following suit.
Caldwell’s résumé speaks for itself. He helped construct a Jaguars team that came within a game of facing the Eagles in the Super Bowl. His move to Florida signals a growing trend: NFL minds being tapped to bring pro-level structure and scouting to college football programs looking for a competitive edge.
And make no mistake - Caldwell won’t be the last. As long as the Eagles continue to build and compete at a high level, their personnel department will remain a target for teams and schools hoping to replicate that success.
For Philadelphia, this is a moment to regroup. The offense needs answers, and the front office just lost another key voice. But this is also a testament to what the Eagles have built - a franchise with talent not just on the field, but behind the scenes, too.