Ever seen a road sign double as a protest placard? That is exactly what happened Monday morning on Pattison Avenue in Philadelphia, where a bright “Fire Kevin Patullo” message appeared for every passing car to see.
It felt less like a prank and more like a public declaration from frustrated Eagles fans who have grown tired of an offense that continues to underperform. As criticism intensifies, a resurfaced clip of Jalen Hurts discussing Patullo’s promotion is now adding even more weight to the conversation.
The timing could not be worse for Patullo. The sign went up the morning after a 15–24 loss to the Chicago Bears. That defeat only highlighted what has been a season filled with inconsistency. The Eagles are 8–4.
But the record hides an offense that has yet to find its footing. Through 12 games, they have scored 270 points, averaging just 22.5 per game, which places them in the lower half of the league despite boasting Jalen Hurts, DeVonta Smith, Saquon Barkley, and one of the most expensive offensive lines in football.
The production issues go even deeper. Philadelphia has totaled 3,340 yards this season, averaging roughly 278 yards per game and only 5.2 yards per play. The passing attack has dipped below 200 yards multiple times and consistently struggles to create explosive plays.
Jalen Hurts wasn’t confident in Offensive Coordinator Kevin Patullo
This is why Hurts’ old video is resurfacing and gaining so much attention. He said, “Yeah, Kevin Patullo has never been a, I mean, he’d have a different role. So it is hard to compare that role to this role because his job is going to demand something totally different from him. I have a lot of confidence in him and what he has shown. However, I know over the years I have learned that it is out of my jurisdiction. And so kind of just taking things as they come and trying to go out there and be the best I can be and just learn and evolve.”
The run game has been equally uneven, with Barkley’s production disappearing behind an offensive line impacted by injuries and inconsistent protection. Nothing about this unit suggests the firepower expected from such a talented roster.
At the time, it sounded like standard quarterback diplomacy. Today it feels different. The tone reads like the words of someone who understood the challenge Patullo was stepping into and chose his phrasing carefully. Hurts did not predict failure, but his response hinted at uncertainty about how Patullo would handle a role that demands creativity, control, and rapid adjustment. Those qualities have been missing from the offense all season.
This entire situation is the product of months of frustration. Fans see an offense loaded with talent that still struggles to move the ball, generate explosive plays, or impose its will. The disappointment has grown from online criticism to radio debates to, now, literal signs on Philadelphia streets. The message is clear. Supporters believe the problem is not the players but the person calling the plays.
The resurfaced Hurts clip gives that belief even more momentum. It paints a picture of an offensive coordinator whose transition may have always been more difficult than the team wanted to admit. With the Eagles still in the playoff race but nowhere near championship form, the pressure is building by the week.
Philadelphia has enough talent to make noise in the postseason, but only if the offense finds life soon. If the struggles continue, the spotlight on Kevin Patullo will only intensify, and the organization may eventually have no choice but to respond to the concerns that are now impossible to ignore.
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