Everyone agrees: the Philadelphia Eagles' offense isn't working, and the man behind it, Kevin Patullo, should be getting the brunt of the blame for it.
All Eagles fans had the false hope at the beginning of the Week 12 Dallas Cowboys game that everything was fixed, with 192 yards of offense and 21 points scored on the first three drives. 147 yards and zero points on eight drives later, and Philly found themselves on the wrong side of history with a 24-21 loss to the Cowboys.
With many within the Eagles fan base and media just done with Patullo running the offense, the big question 24 hours after the collapse was whether any changes were coming with the play caller. Sirianni made it clear to the media that his decision was his and that not everything falls on Patullo's shoulders.
"No, I haven’t. We are always looking for answers. As coaches, we are always looking for answers and we’re never into assigning blame. It’s just looking for answers. I think what sometimes can happen is, ‘It’s just this!’ Well, it’s not just that. It’s every piece of the puzzle. Coaching, playing, execution, scheme, everything. We’ve got to be better in all of those aspects. So yesterday, I thought Kevin did a good job of calling it. Obviously, he’s going to want plays back just like every player and myself. We all want plays back. And when you’re going through it like that, that’s what you’re always looking at. It’s never in football just one thing, even though you’re always trying to find answers. No, I haven’t considered that."
Eagles fans are delusional if they think Sirianni is making any kind of change
As much as everyone would like something to happen, it would be crazy to make a change this late in the season, especially since they are 8-3. Sirianni didn't do it when Brian Johnson was offensive coordinator in 2023, and he won't do it now with Patullo.
Keep in mind, Patullo and Sirianni are friends. This is an underrated fact about the situation that should have fans bracing for the possibility that Patullo might get another season as the play caller (unless something crazy happens, like Shane Steichen or Kellen Moore magically becoming available).
This season, the Eagles are ranked 24th in the NFL in total offense with 303.6 yards per game, 23rd in passing offense with 193.2 yards per game, and 21st in rushing offense with 110.5 yards per game. To the standard, this offense has been over the timespan Sirianni has been the head coach; these are horrendous numbers.
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As much as the fan base wants a change, it will have to happen in the offseason, and given the facts, they might be disappointed with the outcome.