The Ringer's Philly Special Kevin Patullo OUT as OC. Who’s His Replacement?
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Jan 14, 2026 Shawn Syed, a SumerSports analyst, joins to dissect the Eagles' recent decision to fire offensive coordinator Kevin Patullo. They dive into what traits the new OC should possess, comparing candidates like Todd Monken's explosive style and Mike McDaniel's creative run game. Shawn also highlights Kliff Kingsbury’s innovative approach and Brian Daboll’s mixed results with Josh Allen. The duo ranks their preferred candidates while discussing the balance between experience and potential, scrutinizing the future of the Eagles' offense.
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Hire For Problem Solving Over Familiarity
- The Eagles must hire an OC who maximizes Jalen Hurts' strengths while minimizing his weaknesses.
- Sheil Kapadia and Shawn Syed stress coaching and scheme over loyalty to Nick Sirianni or Hurts.
Prioritize Simplifying The Offense
- Look for an OC who creates easy yardage opportunities and stresses all parts of a defense.
- Prioritize scheme that simplifies line play and isolates matchups for your best players.
Give The OC Clear Authority
- The next OC should be given the keys to run the offense with real autonomy.
- Sheil argues for less Sirianni control and clearer in-game play-calling structure.