PHILADELPHIA — After back-to-back losses that have sent shockwaves through the NFC East, the Philadelphia Eagles locker room is buzzing again — this time not with frustration, but with honesty and change.
Star offensive tackle Jordan Mailata broke the silence this week, admitting what’s truly been holding the team back: a lack of focus and poor execution.
“Our focus hasn’t been there, quite frankly,” Mailata said bluntly on Wednesday. “You turn on the film, and it’s clear — we weren’t locked in where we needed to be.”
His words hit hard, especially coming from one of the team’s most respected veterans. After a disappointing 34–17 blowout loss to the New York Giants, Mailata revealed that Monday’s team meeting turned into something deeper — not just a review session, but a wake-up call.
“Do your f—ing job. That’s the message,” Mailata added. “Everyone’s gotta dominate their box. If we all do our part, everything else will take care of itself.”
Inside sources say that meeting sparked a major shift in the team’s approach ahead of their crucial matchup against the Minnesota Vikings this Sunday. Coaches reportedly tweaked several offensive packages, focusing on sharper communication, quicker reads for Jalen Hurts, and restoring the “identity” that powered the Eagles to the Super Bowl last season.
Right guard Tyler Steen echoed Mailata’s sentiment, admitting that classroom preparation hasn’t always translated to game-day discipline.
“It all looks simple on paper,” Steen said. “But when it’s live, things pop up that you don’t expect. We’ve just got to stay focused and trust our training.”
The cracks go deeper than execution. Some around the organization quietly point to fatigue and lingering injuries from last year’s marathon season. The offensive line, which played 20 games including the Super Bowl, is still battling the aftereffects — with Landon Dickerson and Cam Jurgens both managing physical setbacks.
Still, the locker room’s tone has shifted. For the first time in weeks, players are talking about accountability, not excuses.
Wide receiver A.J. Brown kept it simple:
“My job is to win my route. That’s it. Everyone’s got to lock in and do theirs. We do that, and nobody can stop us.”
Tight end Dallas Goedert, meanwhile, struck a more optimistic note, insisting that the offense is closer than fans might think to breaking out.
“We’re 4–2 — it’s not panic time,” Goedert said. “We’ve just got to clean up the little things. I’ve got full faith in KP (offensive coordinator Kevin Patullo) and this offense. We’ll get back to who we are.”
Behind the scenes, quarterback Jalen Hurts reportedly led the “identity” meeting earlier this week — emphasizing mental toughness and rediscovering the swagger that once defined the team’s attack.
Their next challenge won’t be easy. The Vikings defense, led by coordinator Brian Flores, ranks sixth in the NFL and is notorious for unpredictable blitz packages — the very thing that’s rattled the Eagles’ offense in recent weeks.
Still, sources inside the NovaCare Complex say fans should expect a noticeably sharper and more aggressive offensive approach this Sunday — with a few surprises in store.
As one player put it: “We’ve got the talent. Now it’s time to remind the league what the Eagles look like when we’re fully locked in.”
If that message takes hold, the Vikings may be walking straight into a storm — one that’s been brewing quietly in Philadelphia all week.
