The Philadelphia Eagles have reached the point where optimism no longer covers up what everyone can see. Their offense looks stale, predictable and far too easy to defend once the scripted plays run out. This was supposed to be a unit capable of carrying the team, not the weakness dragging it down. The defense is rising. The offense is sinking. And in Philadelphia, that imbalance is the fastest way to waste a season with championship expectations.
This is why veteran Eagles insider Reuben Frank finally dropped the blunt truth. He said the team cannot reach its potential unless it makes a significant shift in how the offense operates. In his words, “You’re just flat out not going to win a Super Bowl with offensive coordinator Kevin Patullo calling plays.” Frank believes the franchise is limiting its own ceiling and he explained exactly why the current structure is failing.
Veteran Insider Reuben Frank Urges Eagles to Make One Change to Save Their Season with Kevin Patullo
Reuben Frank opened by acknowledging the growing gap between the two sides of the ball on SportsRadio 94 WIP. “The defense has gotten better every week, but you’re not going to win a Super Bowl with this kind of offense,” he said. “You’re just not.”
He pointed to a lack of creativity, sequencing and in-game adaptability under Patullo. Frank said, “He just doesn’t have a flair for it, for using plays to set up other plays, for being unpredictable, for adjusting in-game.” The result has been the same pattern week after week. The Eagles score early and then stall once opponents counterpunch. Frank described it simply: “We saw that Sunday. You scored 21 points. And then your offense falls to pieces. The other team is adjusting and you’re not adjusting back.”
In perhaps his sharpest line, Frank said, “It’s a chess match out there and he’s getting checkmated.” He made it clear Patullo is not the entire problem, but he insisted the team must act. “I don’t think he’s the whole problem, but you have to change something,” Frank said. “And that’s the big one.”
Frank also rejected the idea of head coach Nick Sirianni retaking play-calling duties. “I would not have Nick do it. He’s not very good at it,” he said. “We saw that in 21 before he turned things over to Shane Steichen.” Instead, he proposed a different internal option. “Parks Frazier is a guy I would have done it with right now. He’s done it before with the Colts,” Frank said.
Core Issue Holding the Eagles Back
Frank’s comments reflect a broader truth that the team has refused to confront. The offense has lost its identity. Opponents know what is coming and the Eagles rarely counter. That is not a talent issue. That is structural. That is coaching. And with the expectations surrounding this roster, Frank believes the consequences could define the entire season.
He ended with a reminder of the franchise’s standard. “The standards are high here. If you don’t win a Super Bowl, it’s a disappointing season.” For Frank, that standard is non-negotiable, and the conclusion he reached could not be clearer. “You’re just flat out not going to win a Super Bowl with him calling plays.”
What are the Philadelphia Eagles Doing This Season?
Through the first 11 games of the 2025 season, Jalen Hurts‘ offense has produced numbers that perfectly mirror the inconsistency fans see every week, along with the frustration of AJ Brown. They have converted only 58 of 143 third downs, a 40.6 percent rate that sits below what top offenses usually deliver. Their overall production hasn’t matched expectations either, totaling 3,741 yards on 720 plays for just 5.2 yards per snap, a clear drop from their explosive identity of recent years.
The rushing attack has generated 1,266 yards at 4.3 yards per carry, while the passing game has delivered 2,588 yards at 6.9 yards per attempt, both respectable but far from elite. Their scoring average of 23.2 points per game places them firmly in the middle of the league, ranking 17th despite possessing one of the NFL’s most talented offensive rosters.
These numbers reinforce the broader point critics like Reuben Frank have made. Outside of the red zone, this offense regularly sputters, struggles to sustain drives and fails to generate the kind of efficient, unpredictable production that wins in January.