Eagles' potential replacement for Kevin Patullo just fell into their laps

There might not be an assistant coach in the NFL who is under more fire for his performance in 2025 than Philadelphia Eagles offensive coordinator Kevin Patullo.

The first-year offensive coordinator has experienced significant growing pains while navigating the job. Patullo has taken heat for his predictable play-calling and for too easily abandoning the running game.

Statistically, this is one of the worst offenses in the NFL. In total offense, they are ranked 29th, averaging 274.5 yards per game. They are also ranked 28th in passing yards per game with 179.2 and 26th in rushing yards per game with 95.3.

This has raised the idea of either moving on from the offensive coordinator just six games into the season or bringing in some outside help. A familiar name could not only help the offense get through the season, he might be the best long-term solution for the future.

Eagles could turn to an old head coach to help get the offense rolling

While speaking with Dan Sileo on his show, former Eagles Super Bowl-winning head coach Doug Pederson was asked if the Eagles had ever inquired about him returning in a consulting role with the team. Pederson chuckled in his response, but provided somewhat of a clear answer.

"I'm shaking my head yes, but actually no. They didn't. I think too because I was a head coach there, I don't know if that's, I don't know."

Pederson was interrupted with the question as to whether he would have considered a consultant position there. The former head coach didn't exactly say no to the idea.

"I probably would have. I probably would have considered that. I think too, though, I don't know what the protocol is for former head coaches going back to their, you know, place where they won a championship, right? Coach there for five years, if that's something that is the right thing to do."

From 2016 to 2020, Pederson had a stellar five-year run as the head coach of the Eagles. He went 42-37-1 in the regular season and 4-2 in the postseason, including beating the New England Patriots in the Super Bowl in 2017. Pederson also coached the Jacksonville Jaguars for three years, leading the franchise to two winning seasons and a 1-1 postseason record.

Patullo clearly could use some help, and while there might be some awkwardness with Pederson having been a head coach before, he can really do a lot for the franchise. He took two struggling franchises and improved their offenses.

Pederson has Carson Wentz playing at an MVP level by his second season, and took a backup quarterback, Nick Foles, and made him a Super Bowl MVP. He also helped Trevor Lawrence get back on track with his career after a rough rookie season in Jacksonville.

A major plus is that Pederson is familiar with Jalen Hurts, having been his head coach when Hurts was a rookie. Pederson can find ways of creatively getting Hurts back on track with his play.

Patullo is proving each week that he was not ready to be the offensive coordinator, and Pederson would be able to step in and help. Maybe Pederson won't be the offensive coordinator right away, but he should be considered for that job in the future. Possibly this season?