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The Eagles QB also spoke about working with new play caller Kevin Patullo.
The Eagles were wrapping up their offseason program on Tuesday, and quarterback Jalen Hurts spoke to reporters before leaving the complex. He talked about working with another new play caller, how it’s been to get more work with some of the depth players, and how Saquon Barkley is and should attack the offseason.
Here’s some of what the QB had to say:
Hurts talked about how he’s adjusting to new OC Kevin Patullo as the playcaller.
“I’ve treated this offseason like I’ve treated every offseason. Coming in and trying to learn as much as I can, trying to develop that chemistry with the playcaller. And as offensive leadership changes, you have to find ways to — not really about finding ways, it’s more so about depositing time into it. I spend a lot of time. So, we’ve had some valuable conversations that I think will help us all in the end.
And, of course, he’s already had a mark on all of the teams since Coach Sirianni and himself have been here. So, we’re just building. Far from where we want to be, but trying to build that and trying to continue to grow.”
The QB went on to say that Patullo has had a hand in the offense the past few years, but now he’ll have the final say as the coordinator. In that regard, Hurts said the OC is doing a good job, but at the same time, the QB’s job is to find success regardless of who is calling plays.
Hurts admitted that he’s had a different play caller every year, so he’s gotten better and evolved in the process of acclimating to new leadership. As he’s collected more information and seen different successes and failures over the years, he’s been able to approach things more effectively.
“I think that time has been valuable. It’s been valuable working with Jahan [Dotson], working with Terrace Marshall — he made a lot of big plays this offseason —, Dallas [Goedert], Grant [Calcaterra], Harrison [Bryant]. Everyone — Saquon [Barkley] out there. Everyone who was able to go and available, working with them and taking advantage of that, that was big.
I think that’s important for developing that chemistry, and we all know the season can go any type of way, and so just making sure you kind of can have a foundation of some sort with everyone is important. And then I’ve also had the conversation with Coach Patullo of who’s available matters, but ultimately it’s about how we put them in a position to do what we’re going to do.”
Hurts was asked what Saquon Barkley can do this offseason to elevate his game even higher, and the QB pointed to Barkley just staying consistent, something the RB already does really...
