The Ringer's Philly Special Eagles-Bears Takeaways With BLG: It's Time for an OC Change!
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Nov 29, 2025 Brandon Lee Gowton, a writer and analyst for Bleeding Green Nation, joins to dissect the Eagles' loss to the Bears. They unveil the pressing need for a new offensive coordinator and discuss whether the team can recover this season. The conversation delves into Jalen Hurts' role in the struggles and unpacks the offensive coordination failures that have plagued the squad. They also highlight the Bears' unexpected rushing success against the Eagles and touch on the impact of fan frustrations and locker room dynamics.
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Coaching, Not Just Talent, Explains Offensive Collapse
- The Eagles' offense ranks near the bottom in success rate despite top-tier talent and spending.
- Sheil Kapadia and Brandon Lee Gowton argue coaching and scheme failures, not only personnel, explain the drop-off.
Make A Play-Calling Change Quickly
- Change the play caller to spark the offense before Week 14 against the Chargers.
- Sheil predicts Howie Roseman and Jeffrey Lurie won't accept staying the course with the offense underperforming.
Scheme Identity Fuels Rapid Offensive Turnaround
- Ben Johnson's Bears found a clear offensive identity that fits their QB and roster quickly.
- Sheil says that scheme coherence (run emphasis, explosive plays) is what the Eagles' offense lacks.