Ex-Eagles Coach Highlights Key Issues Behind Last Season’s Offensive Decline

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 23:00:00 +0200

The Philadelphia Eagles experienced a significant drop in offensive performance last season following their Super Bowl victory. Former offensive line coach Jeff Stoutland, who recently departed the team, pointed to two main issues: execution and poor play-calling. Stoutland emphasized that the team often ran plays into unfavorable defensive setups and failed to properly execute plays, which directly contributed to their offensive struggles. The Eagles' performance statistics highlight this decline, with points per game dropping from 29 to 22.1, total yards per game falling from 366 to 311, and rushing yards per game decreasing from 184.1 to 118.2. Despite finishing 11-6 and winning the NFC East, the Eagles were eliminated in the Wild Card round by the San Francisco 49ers. The team has responded by firing offensive coordinator Kevin Patullo and hiring former NFL quarterback Sean Mannion. Additionally, trade rumors surrounding star wide receiver A.J. Brown, coupled with the acquisitions