Philadelphia summers hum with anticipation. And Eagles training camp buzzes like a late-inning Phillies crowd. Here every snap is dissected like a box score. And at the eye of this storm stands Jalen Hurts... the Super Bowl MVP quarterback whose calm belies the constant churn around him. Change, it seems, is his only constant companion. But this latest shift feels... different.
A familiar face now holds the playbook reins. And Jalen Hurts didn't just offer platitudes. He delivered a direct, pointed endorsement.
Speaking with NFL Network's Mike Garafolo after Saturday's practice, the Eagles' cornerstone quarterback cut through the noise about new offensive coordinator Kevin Patullo. "He has an opportunity to lead the group," Hurts stated firmly, "and he’s been very, very pointed and clear and been leading with great conviction." This wasn't about a fresh start but a foundation laid brick by brick over years.
Hurts emphasized, "All of the conversations we've had since he's come over here when I was in my second year... All the conversations began then." So, the groundwork for 2025 was laid long ago.
This continuity is rare air for Hurts, who famously quipped, "I don't count," when reminded of his six play-callers in six pro seasons. It's a dizzying carousel few quarterbacks endure. However, Patullo’s four-year tenure as passing game coordinator provides invaluable shared history.
Jalen Hurts says his communication with new #Eagles OC Kevin Patullo over the last few seasons has laid the groundwork for this year’s offense: “He has an opportunity to lead the group and he’s been very, very pointed and clear and been leading with great conviction.” https://t.co/xhDQqJH2D6
— Mike Garafolo (@MikeGarafolo) July 26, 2025
He intimately knows Hurts’ rhythm. Knows Saquon Barkley’s explosiveness. And the elite talents of A.J. Brown and DeVonta Smith. Crucially, Patullo brings a unique dual perspective. "Being able to coach both positions [QB and WR], you can really marry the two," Patullo explained previously, aiming to seamlessly connect the Eagles' stars.
This clarity, forged through years of side-by-side work, is the antidote to past offensive hiccups. Remember the early 2024 struggles under Kellen Moore? The offense later surged. Particularly after the bye week. Hurts posted a stellar 112.5 passer rating and 36 total TDs. And that late-season surge culminated in Hurts' Super Bowl MVP performance (221 pass yards, 72 rush yards, 3 TDs). And it showcased what’s possible when the system clicks with its leader.
Hurts and Patullo: Built for This
The question isn't about installing a whole new playbook this time. It's about refining a machine Patullo helped build. "He’s already had a mark on all of the team since Coach Sirianni and himself have been here," Jalen Hurts noted. "We’re just building." Patullo isn't a stranger selling a foreign system.
He’s a trusted lieutenant stepping up. His challenge is sequencing—knowing when to deploy Hurts' legs, Barkley's power, or the receivers' route mastery. Head coach Nick Sirianni sees the advantage: "He’s got a relationship with these players... Kevin’s been around these players going on five years now." Meanwhile, Hurts embraces the collaborative evolution.
"I feel a bit encouraged and pushed to take the bulls by the horn," he shared, signaling his growing influence. The trust flows both ways. Patullo’s stated mission resonates: "Whatever you do, get more, and advance my game." This partnership aims to unlock another level. They would want to build on Hurts' career-high 68.7% completion rate and 103.7 passer rating from 2024. Expect the Eagles' core concepts to remain... but with Patullo's sharper focus and Hurts' deeper input.
Ultimately, Hurts measures success simply: "Finding ways to win, regardless of how it looks." Patullo’s conviction is meeting Hurts' experience. And with that, the Eagles' offensive engine isn't just being rebuilt. It’s being fine-tuned by mechanics who know every bolt.
