Jason Kelce states that Eagles players are responsible for offensive problems.

Philadelphia Eagles Part Ways with Offensive Coordinator Kevin Pattullo

The Philadelphia Eagles have decided to part ways with offensive coordinator Kevin Pattullo following a tough 23-19 defeat to the San Francisco 49ers in the wild-card round.

Jason Kelce, a former center for the Eagles, shared his thoughts on the situation. He stated that while Pattullo is accountable for the offensive issues, he also believes that the players could have performed better. “The bottom line is this offense hasn’t played as well as it should, right? And Pattullo as the offensive coordinator is responsible, and so are the players. That’s my job. I think the players didn’t play as well as they could have,” Kelce mentioned during a recent “New Heights” podcast episode.

Kelce expressed some empathy, noting that every player has seasons where things don’t go as planned. He highlighted the importance of looking forward and adapting, mentioning that some familiar faces may be leaving while new ones arrive. “I love all of those players, and that happens sometimes. I had my seasons, that’s for sure,” he said.

He pointed out that not all blame should fall on Pattullo. The offensive line’s struggles with injuries and a declining running game have contributed to the team’s performance issues. “The main reason for the regression is the run game, which I’ve been saying from the beginning,” Kelce noted, adding, “Last year, Saquon Barkley almost set an NFL rushing record. They were great in the run game.”

This season, despite winning the Super Bowl last year, the Eagles have faced challenges in their passing game. The decline in their running game has made existing issues more evident. Kelce reflected, “We won the Super Bowl last season, but the passing game has been an issue for many seasons. We don’t have a run game right now.”

Kelce emphasized that injuries have affected players’ performances, particularly when it comes to the offensive line. He remarked on the team’s quarterback, Jalen Hurts, saying that his ability to run should create more opportunities for the team, helping open up the field.

Furthermore, Kelce emphasized a need for more creativity in the offense, suggesting that the Eagles might benefit from an outside perspective for the new offensive coordinator. “I want to see more motion. I want to see all that stuff,” he commented, implying that a fresh set of eyes could help the team innovate and maximize their potential.

In terms of statistics, during the previous season when they secured the Super Bowl, the Eagles ranked fourth in the NFL for scoring, averaging 29 points per game. However, this season, they’ve dropped down, ranking 19th with an average of 22.1 points per game.