As the Philadelphia Eagles spiral into one of their worst offensive stretches in years — capped off by a 24–15 home loss to the Chicago Bears drowned in boos at Lincoln Financial Field — one of the most respected voices in franchise history has officially spoken out. Dick Vermeil, the Hall of Fame head coach who led the Eagles to Super Bowl XV, delivered a rare and stinging criticism of Offensive Coordinator Kevin Patullo, whose seat grows hotter with each passing week.
Appearing on 94WIP Radio, Vermeil didn’t hold back when discussing the collapse of the Eagles’ offense. After the team went four straight quarters without a touchdown, squandered multiple key opportunities and appeared out of rhythm from start to finish, Vermeil said the issues run deeper than poor execution — he believes the identity of the offense is crumbling.
And the legendary coach made his feelings unmistakably clear:
“The Eagles have always been strong because of decisiveness, courage, and discipline. But right now, I don’t see any of that. All I see is hesitation and chaos — something a great team should never allow.”
The remark sent shockwaves through Philadelphia, not only because Vermeil rarely criticizes individuals publicly, but because it perfectly echoed what fans have been feeling for weeks. Against Chicago, frustration piled up on nearly every drive: Jalen Hurts missing a wide-open DeVonta Smith over the middle, poor clock management late in the second quarter, and a fumble on the Eagles’ iconic tush push — a play that had been nearly automatic for two straight seasons.
The second half wasn’t kinder. Philadelphia opened with a three-and-out, followed by an interception, then a drive-ending mistake deep in Bears territory. While the defense kept the game competitive, the offense lacked rhythm, creativity, and confidence — a troubling pattern that has defined the past month.
With a critical Monday Night Football matchup against the Chargers coming up, the spotlight on Patullo is brighter than ever. Fans, analysts, and now a franchise legend are openly questioning whether the current offensive direction is sustainable — or salvageable.
For Vermeil, his criticism wasn’t simply emotional. It was a warning. And when a Hall of Fame coach speaks this forcefully, the message is impossible to ignore.
If the Eagles hope to reclaim their identity as a legitimate contender, changes — whether in scheme, leadership, or both — may now be unavoidable.
