The Philadelphia Eagles only have three days before they have to bounce back from their first loss of the season. The complete collapse in the fourth quarter against the Denver Broncos ended the Eagles' undefeated run, but they will have a chance to redeem themselves on Thursday Night Football against the New York Giants.
If they want to win, the Eagles can't keep doing the same thing over and over and expect different results. The offense is dysfunctional, and it won't get better without replacing offensive coordinator Kevin Patullo as soon as possible.
Kevin Patullo Has to Go Before Eagles Season Goes off the Rails
On the one hand, it has only been five games, and the Eagles are still 4-1. Every new coach deserves time and patience to institute their vision. On the other hand, Patullo has been with the organization since 2021, and it has largely been the same offensive personnel for the last several years. Philadelphia has an elite offensive line, a proven winner as quarterback, and as good a pass-catcher corps as any in the NFL. They have consistently been one of the most dynamic offenses in the league, ranking in the top ten in both points and yards for three straight seasons.
Eventually, something must change.
Now that this offense is a complete mess, it's hard not to blame Patullo. Considering how most other things are equal from previous seasons, it's safe to assume that the one thing that didn't stay constant is the problem.
It's almost like the lack of production is not even the main issue. Yes, the fact that the offense completely dies for entire halves is concerning. What is more worrisome, however, is the sense that the team no longer believes in the offense.
Wideouts A.J. Brown and Jahan Dotson both gave up on plays way too easily on two separate occasions. Addressing the crucial play where Brown seemed to let up on his route, the star wide receiver said it was just a miss, suggesting that quarterback Jalen Hurts overthrew it. The refusal to take responsibility by Brown and the dissatisfaction voiced by DeVonta Smith about the offense after the game are signs that the belief in Patullo and his system may not be there anymore.
The lack of effort and intensity in the second half against the Broncos was palpable. In order to prevent the season from completely getting out of control, the Eagles have no choice but to replace Patullo before it's too late. Otherwise, they can kiss any Super Bowl aspirations goodbye.