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Jalen Hurts embracing change under Philadelphia Eagles new offensive coordinator Kevin Patullo
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The Philadelphia Eagles made another big change this offseason, swapping out Kellen Moore for Kevin Patullo as Jalen Hurts' new offensive coordinator.

That makes technically five offensive coordinators (Doug Pederson (2020), Nick Sirianni/Shane Steichen (2021), Shane Steichen (2022), Brian Johnson (2023), and Kellen Moore (2024). Patullo) since Hurts entered the NFL in 2020 and at least ten different playcallers for him dating back to high school. It’s a lot of change for any quarterback, but Hurts just keeps rolling with it and is embracing the change.

"I know in the past, I would have given a number on that matter. But things evolve and things change and so we've just really bought into that," Hurts said. "That's an important thing. I think that's something I've learned as well, that you have to be able to evolve as time goes on. And so given coach Kevin Patullo and his new role now, and him being one in charge of offensive leadership -- you get new pieces and new ideas that come from everyone."

The silver lining is that Hurts is finally getting some consistency. Patullo was promoted from within, moving up from passing game coordinator to offensive coordinator.

It also helps that Hurts has a ton of control over the offense, so it doesn't really matter who is in charge anymore, since it's Hurts' offense. 

Despite all the offensive coordinator changes, Hurts just keeps getting it done. He’s taken Philly to multiple playoff runs, made Pro Bowls, finished second in MVP voting back in 2022, and, most importantly, led the Eagles to a historic win in Super Bowl LIX against the Kansas City Chiefs.

That Super Bowl win capped off a season where he once again proved he’s one of the league’s best dual-threat quarterbacks. He’s now the first QB in NFL history to rush for 10-plus touchdowns in three straight seasons and continues to break records both through the air and on the ground.

Through all the coaching changes, Hurts has stayed steady, growing into a true leader and franchise quarterback. No matter who’s calling plays, he'll find a way to shine.

This article first appeared on A to Z Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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