Offensive coordinator has been a revolving door for the Philadelphia Eagles in recent years, and few know that better than quarterback Jalen Hurts. Since arriving in 2020 as a second-round pick, Hurts has had five different play-callers. Whatâs more, Hurts is set to work for his sixth this season.
If itâs any consolation, the Eaglesâ newest play-caller, Kevin Patullo, is at least a familiar face. Prior to taking over for Kellen Moore, who was tabbed the New Orleans Saintsâ new head coach in February, Patullo was the teamâs passing game coordinator and associate head coach.
Hurts, speaking Tuesday during Philadelphiaâs mandatory minicamp, said heâs treating this offseason like any other.
âComing in, trying to learn as much as I can,â Hurts said in a YouTube video posted by the team. âTrying to develop that chemistry with the play-caller. As offensive leadership changes â itâs about depositing time into it.â
Eagles’ Offense Was Rejuvenated Under Kellen Moore
The hope around Philadelphia is that Patullo yields better results than the last time the Eagles went in-house to find their offensive coordinator, Brian Johnson.
A longtime acquaintance of Hurts, Johnson replaced Shane Steichen following a run to the Super Bowl in 2023. The Eagles started 10-1 but flamed out down the stretch, losing five of their last six games before a quick playoff exit.
The Eagles then turned to Moore, who proceeded to rejuvenate their offense with help from Saquon Barkley and their explosive ground game en route to 14 wins and a Super Bowl title.
Hurts was named MVP of Super Bowl LIX, completing 17 of 22 passes for 221 yards, two touchdowns and one interception, while rushing for 72 yards and another score.
What will be the identity of the Eaglesâ offense under Patullo? According to Hurts, itâs too soon to tell.
âHeâs been a great leader in what heâs been asked to do,â Hurts told reporters. âI feel he has a great command, and I think that will only grow over time. Weâll get down the road and weâll see how sequencing is.
âA lot of teams around the league run very similar plays, itâs a matter of how you teach and what are the details within the play and how you sequence it as you call a game.â
Jalen Hurts Leaning on Past Experiences
In his lone season with Moore, Hurts completed a career-high 68.7% of his passes for 18 touchdowns and five interceptions, finishing with a 103.7 passer rating. He also rushed 630 yards and 14 touchdowns, his fourth straight season with double-digit scores on the ground.
Knowing what heâs accomplished, Hurts, 26, is leaning on his past experiences to guide him through another transition.
âAs you get older, you find comfort,â Hurts said. âYouâre encouraged by what youâve been able to do. That opens up the door of feeling like, OK, maybe thereâs more that I can do.
âIâve always has that sponge-like mentality, taking in as much as I can, and when itâs time to go out and play, go out and play.â
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