All Eyes on Kevin Patullo: Eagles OC Faces Early Pressure

The Early Heat on a New Play Caller

Kevin Patullo has been an offensive coordinator for just two games, and already the heat in Philadelphia is undeniable. The Eagles are 2–0, but their passing attack has been underwhelming. In a city that expects fireworks, the spotlight has quickly turned to the man calling the plays. Patullo has inherited an offense loaded with stars, and while patience might be warranted, the calls for improvement are growing louder.

The Standard in Philadelphia

Every Eagles coordinator under Nick Sirianni has been judged quickly. Shane Steichen oversaw the rise of Jalen Hurts into an MVP-caliber quarterback and helped engineer a Super Bowl appearance before leaving to coach the Colts. Brian Johnson had a statistically strong season in 2023, but the offense’s rhythm faltered in big spots and he was dismissed after just one year. Then came Kellen Moore, hired from outside, who immediately elevated the unit and guided the Eagles to a Super Bowl victory in 2024 before departing after one season.

The bar has been set high, and in Philadelphia it is not just about numbers, it is about titles.

In-House vs. Outside Hires

Patullo represents a different kind of OC hire. He was promoted from within, someone Sirianni trusts, and that continuity can be valuable. But the track record shows a pattern. The in-house hires of Johnson and now Patullo carry continuity but also skepticism about whether the offense can stay sharp and innovative. The outside hires of Steichen and Moore both delivered immediate results at the highest level and each led the Eagles to a Super Bowl.

That contrast is hanging over Patullo now, and it is the bar he will be judged against.

A Lamborghini to Manage

This is not a rebuild. Patullo inherited what might be the NFL’s most talented offense. That cuts both ways: he has the tools to succeed, but he also has little margin for error. Fans do not want to hear about growing pains when A.J. Brown, DeVonta Smith, and Jalen Hurts are on the field. Play design and sequencing matter more than ever. The expectation is simple: make the offense hum like the high-powered machine it was built to be.

The Open Question

It is too early to make final judgments. Two weeks is a small sample size, and learning the rhythm of play calling can take time. But the truth is, Philadelphia does not give coordinators much grace. Johnson’s firing proved that even good numbers do not guarantee job security if the unit does not feel dominant. Steichen and Moore proved that outsiders can come in and raise the ceiling to championship level right away.

Patullo now stands at that same crossroads. Will he be the next success story in Sirianni’s coaching tree, or another short-term experiment the Eagles move on from quickly?

Closing Thought

For now, all eyes are on Kevin Patullo. Whether he proves ready for this stage or not will define both his future and how far this Eagles team can go.

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