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USA Today
3 days ago
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- USA Today
Examining the most significant question for Eagles' first-year OC Kevin Patullo
Examining the most significant question for Eagles' first-year OC Kevin Patullo Keeping Philadelphia's dynamic offense explosive and efficient is the biggest question for Eagles' first-year offensive coordinator Kevin Patullo. The Eagles wrapped up OTAs on Thursday and will hold one mandatory mini-camp on Tuesday afternoon before a summer break leading into the mid-July start of training camp. There's a lot of pressure to maintain a Super Bowl-caliber offense, and that falls on first-year coordinator Kevin Patullo. Nick Sirianni's longtime confidant was promoted to offensive coordinator after Kellen Moore accepted the head coaching position in New Orleans. The Athletic recently examined the biggest question for every new player caller in the NFL, and Patullo is tasked with ensuring "offensive continuity" for the league's top unit. Boasting one of the most well-rounded and potent offenses and a Lombardi Trophy came at a price: The Eagles lost offensive coordinator Kellen Moore to a head coaching job after only one season. That means quarterback Jalen Hurts in 2025 will play for his sixth play caller in six seasons. By now, the quarterback has grown accustomed to change. But he has good familiarity with this latest OC, as coach Nick Sirianni promoted Patullo (previously his pass game coordinator) to play caller. Patullo has worked with Hurts for four seasons, so he understands his likes, dislikes, strengths and weaknesses. Patullo also fully grasps the capabilities of running back Saquon Barkley and wide receivers A.J. Brown and DeVonta Smith. But he's not Moore, so various aspects about the Eagles' approach to attacking defenses could change. Patullo also must gain comfort as a coordinator because he has never called plays in 20-plus years coaching in college and the NFL. The 2025 season will be his 16th season coaching in the NFL, all on the offensive side of the ball, primarily working with wide receivers and quarterbacks. Patullo understands the Eagles' offensive process and identity after working alongside and watching Shane Steichen (offensive coordinator in 2021 and 2022, who is now the head coach in Indianapolis), Brian Johnson (now the assistant head coach with Washington), and Moore (who helped the Eagles win Super Bowl LIX). Who is Kevin Patullo Patullo played quarterback and wide receiver at South Florida and began coaching as a grad assistant at his alma mater. His first NFL job was in Kansas City in 2007 as an offensive assistant/quality control coach, and then coached with the Bills (offensive quality control/assistant WRs, 2010-2012), Titans (assistant WRs, 2014), Jets (quarterbacks, 2015-2016), and then with the Colts from 2018-2020 as a wide receivers coach and then pass game specialist before coming to Philadelphia with Sirianni. With the press conference complete, we're looking at takeaways from his first session with the media. Patullo on his biggest influence The Eagles' new offensive coordinator references former Cowboys head coach and offensive guru Chan Gailey as one of his early influences. Patullo told the media that Gailey was willing to do anything to try to be successful, even if it meant coming up with something new and unproven. Patullo has an advantage Unlike Brian Johnson and Kellen Moore, Patullo has coached both quarterbacks and wide receivers, which could help the Eagles' new play-caller avoid some of the former pitfalls. "Being able to coach both positions, you can really marry the two. Coaching receivers in Indy, I was able to use my quarterback knowledge from coaching that position and playing it and get the guys to understand why they needed to be somewhere and why we needed to have them there at that time. ... I think you can teach the guys a perspective that they're not used to hearing." Patullo on his relationship with Nick Sirianni No longer the Eagles' passing game coordinator, Patullo was asked how the promotion would impact his relationship with head coach Nick Sirianni. Patullo says he and Nick Sirianni challenge each other and test each other. He says Nick pushes the coaches to get better. Patullo came to Philadelphia with Sirianni and said he has been here since day one with Nick, and he has had a big-picture view and been in all the different meeting rooms in the past. Patullo on how the Eagles offense will be different Jalen Hurts has had four offensive coordinators during his stint as the Eagles' starting quarterback, and each play-caller looks to put his special stamp on the offense. Patullo was asked how the scheme would look differently after Moore's departure. 'We're going to find what the players do best and expand upon it.'
Yahoo
28-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Takeaways from Kevin Patullo's first press conference as the Eagles' offensive coordinator
The Eagles hit the field for Day 2 of OTAs, and that allowed the media to see some of the scheme and science behind Kevin Patullo's offense. Nick Sirianni's longtime confidant was promoted to offensive coordinator after Kellen Moore accepted the head coaching position in New Orleans. Wednesday was a day for coaches and select players to speak, and the Eagles' new play caller addressed the media for the first time. The 2025 season will be his 16th season coaching in the NFL, all on the offensive side of the ball, primarily working with wide receivers and quarterbacks. Patullo understands the Eagles' offensive process and identity after working alongside and watching Shane Steichen (offensive coordinator in 2021 and 2022, who is now the head coach in Indianapolis), Brian Johnson (now the assistant head coach with Washington), and Moore (who helped the Eagles win Super Bowl LIX). Who is Kevin Patullo Patullo played quarterback and wide receiver at South Florida and began coaching as a grad assistant at his alma mater. His first NFL job was in Kansas City in 2007 as an offensive assistant/quality control coach, and then coached with the Bills (offensive quality control/assistant WRs, 2010-2012), Titans (assistant WRs, 2014), Jets (quarterbacks, 2015-2016), and then with the Colts from 2018-2020 as a wide receivers coach and then pass game specialist before coming to Philadelphia with Sirianni. Advertisement With the press conference complete, we're looking at takeaways from his first session with the media. Patullo on his biggest influence The Eagles' new offensive coordinator references former Cowboys head coach and offensive guru Chan Gailey as one of his early influences. Patullo told the media that Gailey was willing to do anything to try to be successful, even if it meant coming up with something new and unproven. Patullo has an advantage Unlike Brian Johnson and Kellen Moore, Patullo has coached both quarterbacks and wide receivers, which could help the Eagles' new play-caller avoid some of the former pitfalls. Advertisement "Being able to coach both positions, you can really marry the two. Coaching receivers in Indy, I was able to use my quarterback knowledge from coaching that position and playing it and get the guys to understand why they needed to be somewhere and why we needed to have them there at that time. ... I think you can teach the guys a perspective that they're not used to hearing." Patullo on his relationship with Nick Sirianni No longer the Eagles' passing game coordinator, Patullo was asked how the promotion would impact his relationship with head coach Nick Sirianni. Patullo says he and Nick Sirianni challenge each other and test each other. He says Nick pushes the coaches to get better. Patullo came to Philadelphia with Sirianni and said he has been here since day one with Nick, and he has had a big-picture view and been in all the different meeting rooms in the past. Patullo on Parks Frazier With Patullo's nod, Parks Frazier was hired as the passing game coordinator. Advertisement The move will reunite Frazier with Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni, as the two were with the Indianapolis Colts together from 2018 to 2020. Frazier was an offensive assistant with the Dolphins in 2024 and the pass game coordinator for the Panthers in 2023. Patullo on Saquon Barkley It'll be Patullo who is tasked with keeping Barkley fresh, but just as explosive after a 2,005-yard rushing season under Kellen Moore. Patullo on how the Eagles offense will be different Jalen Hurts has had four offensive coordinators during his stint as the Eagles' starting quarterback, and each play-caller looks to put his special stamp on the offense. Patullo was asked how the scheme would look differently after Moore's departure. Advertisement 'We're going to find what the players do best and expand upon it.' Patullo on the Tush Push The most talked-about play in NFL history survived, and Patullo will keep it in the playbook. This article originally appeared on Eagles Wire: Kevin Patullo press conference during Day 2 of OTAs
USA Today
28-05-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Takeaways from Kevin Patullo's first press conference as the Eagles' offensive coordinator
Takeaways from Kevin Patullo's first press conference as the Eagles' offensive coordinator Philadelphia had Day 2 of OTAs on Wednesday and Kevin Patullo held his first press conference since promoted to Eagles' offensive coordinator The Eagles hit the field for Day 2 of OTAs, and that allowed the media to see some of the scheme and science behind Kevin Patullo's offense. Nick Sirianni's longtime confidant was promoted to offensive coordinator after Kellen Moore accepted the head coaching position in New Orleans. Wednesday was a day for coaches and select players to speak, and the Eagles' new play caller addressed the media for the first time. The 2025 season will be his 16th season coaching in the NFL, all on the offensive side of the ball, primarily working with wide receivers and quarterbacks. Patullo understands the Eagles' offensive process and identity after working alongside and watching Shane Steichen (offensive coordinator in 2021 and 2022, who is now the head coach in Indianapolis), Brian Johnson (now the assistant head coach with Washington), and Moore (who helped the Eagles win Super Bowl LIX). Who is Kevin Patullo Patullo played quarterback and wide receiver at South Florida and began coaching as a grad assistant at his alma mater. His first NFL job was in Kansas City in 2007 as an offensive assistant/quality control coach, and then coached with the Bills (offensive quality control/assistant WRs, 2010-2012), Titans (assistant WRs, 2014), Jets (quarterbacks, 2015-2016), and then with the Colts from 2018-2020 as a wide receivers coach and then pass game specialist before coming to Philadelphia with Sirianni. With the press conference complete, we're looking at takeaways from his first session with the media. Patullo on his biggest influence The Eagles' new offensive coordinator references former Cowboys head coach and offensive guru Chan Gailey as one of his early influences. Patullo told the media that Gailey was willing to do anything to try to be successful, even if it meant coming up with something new and unproven. Patullo has an advantage Unlike Brian Johnson and Kellen Moore, Patullo has coached both quarterbacks and wide receivers, which could help the Eagles' new play-caller avoid some of the former pitfalls. "Being able to coach both positions, you can really marry the two. Coaching receivers in Indy, I was able to use my quarterback knowledge from coaching that position and playing it and get the guys to understand why they needed to be somewhere and why we needed to have them there at that time. ... I think you can teach the guys a perspective that they're not used to hearing." Patullo on his relationship with Nick Sirianni No longer the Eagles' passing game coordinator, Patullo was asked how the promotion would impact his relationship with head coach Nick Sirianni. Patullo says he and Nick Sirianni challenge each other and test each other. He says Nick pushes the coaches to get better. Patullo came to Philadelphia with Sirianni and said he has been here since day one with Nick, and he has had a big-picture view and been in all the different meeting rooms in the past. Patullo on Parks Frazier With Patullo's nod, Parks Frazier was hired as the passing game coordinator. The move will reunite Frazier with Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni, as the two were with the Indianapolis Colts together from 2018 to 2020. Frazier was an offensive assistant with the Dolphins in 2024 and the pass game coordinator for the Panthers in 2023. Patullo on Saquon Barkley It'll be Patullo who is tasked with keeping Barkley fresh, but just as explosive after a 2,005-yard rushing season under Kellen Moore. Patullo on how the Eagles offense will be different Jalen Hurts has had four offensive coordinators during his stint as the Eagles' starting quarterback, and each play-caller looks to put his special stamp on the offense. Patullo was asked how the scheme would look differently after Moore's departure. 'We're going to find what the players do best and expand upon it.' Patullo on the Tush Push The most talked-about play in NFL history survived, and Patullo will keep it in the playbook.
Miami Herald
22-05-2025
- Sport
- Miami Herald
Eagles Poised To Unveil New Jalen Hurts Wrinkle
If there's one thing that Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts has become accustomed to, it's having to work with multiple different play-callers. Since arriving to the NFL, Hurts has had a different play-caller to start the season in each year. That actually goes all the way back another four additional years to when he was in college for both Alabama and Oklahoma. As he prepares for the 2025 season, this time as a Super Bowl champion, Hurts is working with another signal-caller. Former passing game coordinator turned offensive coordinator Kevin Patullo. "Coach Patullo, he's been here throughout the journey as well," Hurts said. "He's had a different position, always played a pivotal role in what we've done. He's got a great mentality and a great approach coming into everything right now." The level of respect Hurts has for Patullo is important. It should set the stage for what should be a different looking Eagles offense going into the new season. One that won't rely on the running game as much as they have in the last few years. "Things evolve and things change as time goes on," Hurts said. "We're just really delving into it. It's really important. It's something that I've learned, that you have to learn to evolve as time goes on. Philadelphia, and Hurts especially, have evolved a lot over the years. It's a big reason why they have been so successful together. As Patullo begins to put his stamp on the offense, though, the Eagles' franchise quarterback is excited for what is expected to come next. Related: Hurts Speaks Out On Eagles Massive Contract Move with Sirianni Related: Eagles Jalen Hurts Reciting 3-Word Michael Jordan Mantra at OTAs Copyright 2025 The Arena Group, Inc. All Rights Reserved
USA Today
21-02-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
A.J. Brown offers a strong endorsement of new Eagles OC Kevin Patullo
Kevin Patullo will be the fourth offensive coordinator for quarterback Jalen Hurts since he took over as the Eagles starting quarterback in 2020. Patullo, a veteran NFL assistant, has been working with the Eagles' offense since the 2021 season. He'll now be tasked with keeping the NFL's most explosive offense churning, and he received a glowing endorsement from All-Pro wide receiver A.J. Brown. 'For our fans, they need to understand everything has to change,' Brown explained during an interview that will air on Thursday on NFL Network's The Insiders. 'I know we just won, but it has to change. We have to get better, and we have to do things different. But I truly feel like it's a great hire; he already has been involved in almost everything. Him, Kellen (Moore) and Nick (Sirianni) basically called the plays already. 'So, it's a great hire and he's already familiar with us. We have a great relationship, and he knows what we need to work on because he's been there, and he's been there for a while, and like I said, he's already been a part of all the situations and the conversations and everything. So, I think it's a great hire.' For Patullo, it'll be about keeping the Super Bowl MVP happy while maintaining the dominant rushing attack featuring Saquon Barkley. During his Super Bowl press conference two weeks ago, Sirianni raved about Patullo amid rumors that Moore was exiting. Nick Sirianni gushes about passing game coordinator Kevin Patullo, a possible successor to Kellen Moore, assuming he leaves. 'I trust him and have compete faith in him … he's awesome.' #Eagles — Martin Frank (@Mfranknfl) February 6, 2025 Patullo's role as the passing game coordinator has provided some head coach and offensive coordinator responsibilities. 'I get to do both, which is very fortunate,' he said. 'I get to see a lot of stuff as a coach that most people don't get to see if they're not the head coach. So from that point of view, it's very unique. (Head coach Nick Sirianni) trusts me, and obviously we're very close and I get to be part of a lot of decisions. So that's really valuable to me.' Patullo has played a key role in the development of Jalen Hurts. The 44-year-old has been a quarterbacks coach and pass-game specialist at the NFL level for most of the last 20 years.
