Philadelphia, PA – The fallout from the Eagles’ 16–25 Black Friday loss to the Chicago Bears has triggered a wave of scrutiny across the organization, and it now includes an unexpected voice from the past.
For the first time since being dismissed by the Raiders earlier this month, a former Eagles head coach has publicly confirmed that four NFL teams have already contacted him about offensive coordinator opportunities. But the surprising twist came when he hinted that
a return to Philadelphia remains possible — if the franchise demonstrates what he calls “real commitment.”
The timing of his comments is impossible to ignore. The Eagles offense, led by current OC Kevin Patullo, has stalled repeatedly this season, culminating in an anemic performance against Chicago in which Caleb Williams and the Bears ran for 281 yards and controlled the game from start to finish. Fan frustration has swelled to its highest level of 2025, with local talk radio and social platforms calling for immediate structural change.
The former coach addressed his situation in an interview late Saturday, saying he has already begun evaluating options.
“I’ve had conversations with four teams. They’re good opportunities,” he said. “But Philadelphia is family. If they show genuine commitment to fixing the offense the right way, it’s a place I’d absolutely consider returning to.”
These remarks come less than two weeks after his firing in Las Vegas, where he served as offensive coordinator under Pete Carroll. Despite a difficult 2–9 season with the Raiders, league insiders continue to view him as one of the sharpest offensive designers in football, especially after helping Ohio State win a national title in 2024 with a record-setting scoring attack.
Meanwhile, the pressure around Patullo continues to escalate. The Eagles have failed to surpass 25 points in four straight games, red-zone efficiency has plummeted, and Jalen Hurts has publicly shouldered blame for the inconsistencies, though many fans believe schematic issues are at the root of the problem.
Inside NovaCare Complex, there is growing acknowledgement that the team may need outside innovation to stabilize the offense before it jeopardizes a playoff push. Whether that means replacing Patullo in-season or considering major staff changes in 2026 remains unclear, but the door opened by the former coach’s comments adds a new layer to the situation.
He declined to reveal which four teams have contacted him but emphasized that the decision will not be rushed.
“I want to be somewhere that truly wants to build — not patch things up. If that’s Philly, they know how to reach me,”
he said.
As the Eagles prepare for a critical stretch to salvage their season, the question now hangs over the franchise:
Will Philadelphia make the call?
