The Philadelphia Eagles, reigning Super Bowl champions, are grappling with a rough patch, having suffered back-to-back losses, including a humiliating 34-17 defeat to the New York Giants on Thursday night. The team’s offense, led by new offensive coordinator Kevin Patullo, has been underwhelming, averaging just 23.7 points per game, ranking 17th in the NFL. This lackluster performance has frustrated fans and players alike, particularly with star running back Saquon Barkley being held to a mere 54 rushing yards per game.
Johnson, the veteran offensive tackle, didn’t hold back in highlighting the team’s predictability. “Last two weeks, you kind of know what it is: You know when the pass is coming, you know when the run is coming,” he said, per The Athletic’s Zach Berman. “Moving forward, we’ve got to do a better job of that.” His comments align with ESPN analyst Dan Orlovsky’s analysis on
Get Up, where he pointed out that the Eagles’ formations, particularly Barkley’s alignment, blatantly telegraph their plays to opposing defenses.
Following the loss to the Giants, Eagles legend Lane Johnson unleashed a scathing seven-word statement:
“Do your job with full responsibility” This blunt critique, quoted from Johnson’s post-game remarks, sent shockwaves through the fanbase and fueled a growing outcry against Patullo.
Eagles fans, known for their passionate support, have taken to social media to voice their fury, loudly calling for Patullo’s dismissal. One fan vented on X: “Ok, I’m ready to fire Kevin Patullo. What the hell are we watching?” Another fumed: “Kevin Patullo being our OC is like handing the keys of a Ferrari to a 5 year old. The dude doesn’t know what the f*** he’s doing. Fire him!” A third sarcastically remarked: “Kevin Patullo literally has 13 plays in his playbook. How can this team win a championship like this?” Many fans have even urged the Eagles’ management to pursue a proven play-caller like Miami Dolphins coach Mike McDaniel, renowned for his innovative offensive schemes. Some have gone further, launching online campaigns with hashtags like #FirePatullo, which garnered thousands of interactions within hours of the loss.
The offense’s struggles were glaring against the Giants, with quarterback Jalen Hurts throwing a costly interception at the Giants’ nine-yard line in the fourth quarter. Wide receiver A.J. Brown, who has previously expressed frustration over his limited involvement, was targeted nine times but noted post-game: “We’re still trying to find our identity.” Meanwhile, the Giants’ rookie duo of quarterback Jaxson Dart and running back Cam Skattebo dominated, with Skattebo scoring three touchdowns.
Despite his criticism, Johnson expressed confidence in Patullo’s ability to turn things around, emphasizing the importance of in-game adjustments. “You can game plan all you want, but when you get in the game, a lot of it’s about making those adjustments on the sidelines,” he said, per Jeff McLane. However, with the Eagles’ offense failing to capitalize on their star-studded roster, fans are growing increasingly restless, and the pressure is mounting on Patullo to deliver.
The Eagles now face a critical matchup against the Minnesota Vikings next week, where Patullo’s play-calling will be under intense scrutiny. For a team with Super Bowl aspirations, the window to address their offensive woes is rapidly closing.
