The Eagles are 2-0, but it's been a grind. It’s the offensive equivalent of a masterful pitcher throwing a no-hitter while walking the bases loaded every inning. The win is all that matters, but the method is giving everyone heartburn.
Jalen Hurts stepped to the mic to address the elephant in the room. The passing game is ranked 31st. He has zero touchdown passes. The quarterback, however, is preaching a different kind of stat.
Hurts immediately took accountability for the unit’s sluggish start. He pointed not to play-calling, but to a shared responsibility. His focus was on a single, crucial element for success. This internal focus sets the stage for a larger conversation.
That conversation is about his new partnership with offensive coordinator Kevin Patullo. This is Hurts’ fifth offensive coordinator in six seasons. Consequently, building a new playbook language takes time. The question is, how much time do they really have?
A reporter asked Hurts directly about their growing chemistry. His answer was tellingly repetitive and insightful. He used one phrase three times for emphasis.
Jalen Is Finding Rhythm in the Gray
Hurts explained the core issue. "It comes with time. It comes with time. It comes with time," he stated. He then elaborated on their need for perfect synchronization. "It's the ultimate deal of how we operate, and I lean back on that. How we operate is important when you talk about that dynamic, and the synchronization is important when we talk about that dynamic as well. Being on the same page so there is no gray, you know, and can't play this position in a gray place."
This suggests some early miscommunication is occurring. The offense’s predictability supports this. Teams are stacking the box, daring them to throw. Therefore, the need to get on the same page is urgent.
The stats are undeniably ugly. A.J. Brown has just 35 total receiving yards. The offense has only two pass plays that cover 15 yards or more. However, they are winning. They also have exactly zero turnovers this season.
Patullo acknowledges the conservative approach. He calls it a "fine line" between explosive plays and protecting the ball. He’d rather be cautious than force a throw into catastrophe. This philosophy has worked, but for how long?
The ultimate test comes next against the high-flying Rams. Their potent offense will likely demand more points. This game could force the Eagles to finally open up the playbook. Hurts seems ready for that challenge, confident their rhythm is coming.
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The Eagles aren’t broken. They’re just out of rhythm. And rhythm takes reps. Takes time. Takes trust. Hurts and Patullo are building that. Slowly. Deliberately. Painfully. But they’re building it. Come Sunday, we’ll see if the symphony finally plays. Or if it’s still just noise.