Just a season removed from being one of the most explosive units in recent memory, the Philadelphia Eagles’ offense has become an anchor pulling the team away from the dominance their roster is capable of. Understandably, offensive coordinator Kevin Patullo has taken most of the heat for the change in production. His overly conservative play-calling and inability to maximize the talent at his disposal have led Eagles fans to call for his job.
While it’s just Patullo’s first season in the position, it wouldn’t be shocking if a team with consistent championship aspirations chose to cut ties with an underperforming play caller. There aren’t any excuses for fielding a dysfunctional offense with this level of talent.
If the Eagles do choose to move on from him, recently fired Brian Daboll could quietly be the perfect replacement.
Brian Daboll could be Eagles’ perfect Kevin Patullo replacement
Daboll’s tenure with the New York Giants was rocky at best. After three and a half seasons as their head coach, the Giants fired him this week. He was able to lead an effective offense with rookie quarterback Jaxson Dart, but being a head coach requires much more than that. Per reports, the coach’s aggressive personality rubbed people within the organization the wrong way. Those divides, along with multiple blown leads this year, led to his firing.
While he might not be fit to be a head coach in the NFL, Daboll could still be an impactful offensive coordinator. Able to focus on one side of the ball, the coach’s weaknesses would be covered up. He demonstrated his ability to lead a potent offense with the Buffalo Bills before being hired by the Giants. In fact, he was a crucial part of Josh Allen’s development early in his career.
There are some clear reasons why Daboll would be a risky hire for the Eagles. His explosive personality could clash with Nick Sirianni’s, as both coaches are known to be intense on the sidelines. Fans in Philadelphia may be hesitant to hire a coordinator who failed with a division rival.
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However, the former Giants’ head coach would likely be able to get the most out of the Eagles’ talent in a way that Patullo has struggled to. And if the hire worked out, Eagles fans would have yet another claim to bragging rights over Giants fans. It would certainly be a risky hire, but the reward can’t be beat.
