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. What’s more, Hurts is set to work for his sixth this season.
If it’s any consolation, the Eagles’ newest play-caller, Kevin Patullo, is at least a familiar face. Prior to taking over for Kellen Moore, who was tabbed the New Orleans Saints’ new head coach in February, Patullo was the team’s passing game coordinator and associate head coach.
Hurts, speaking Tuesday during Philadelphia’s mandatory minicamp, said he’s treating this offseason like any other.
“Coming in, trying to learn as much as I can,” Hurts said in a YouTube video posted by the team. “Trying to develop that chemistry with the play-caller. As offensive leadership changes — it’s about depositing time into it.”
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 Eagles’ offense under Patullo? According to Hurts, it’s too soon to tell.
“He’s been a great leader in what he’s been asked to do,” Hurts told reporters. “I feel he has a great command, and I think that will only grow over time. We’ll get down the road and we’ll see how sequencing is.
“A lot of teams around the league run very similar plays, it’s a matter of how you teach and what are the details within the play and how you sequence it as you call a game.”
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 he’s accomplished, Hurts, 26, is leaning on his past experiences to guide him through another transition.
“As you get older, you find comfort,” Hurts said. “You’re encouraged by what you’ve been able to do. That opens up the door of feeling like, OK, maybe there’s more that I can do.
“I’ve always has that sponge-like mentality, taking in as much as I can, and when it’s time to go out and play, go out and play.”
