"Only the Philadelphia Eagles stood between the Washington Commanders and a Super Bowl appearance in head coach Dan Quinn's first season. Things didn't go according to plan this time around, but things weren't exactly rosy in the garden of their bitter NFC East rivals, either. The Eagles may have won the division, but cracks in their armor emerged throughout the campaign. And when it came time for the postseason, these were ruthlessly exposed."
"With the offense stagnant, head coach Nick Sirianni took on a more active role over the latter part of the season. He and then-offensive coordinator Kevin Patullo began incorporating different run designs in an effort to kick start the operation. [Jeff] Stoutland was not consulted about the changes to what he felt was an appropriate degree, a league source said, to the point where he no longer desired the title of run game coordinator because he felt it no longer fit his job description."
"Rumors around wide receiver A.J. Brown wanting out didn't take long to surface. Defensive coordinator Vic Fangio contemplated retirement. Now, one of the best offensive line coaches in the league has walked away from the club. Jeff Stoutland's retirement comes at an odd time. However, Tim McManus of ESPN stated that the coach was not consulted when Patullo and Sirianni started changing elements of the run game without his input."
The Philadelphia Eagles won the NFC East but displayed organizational and schematic instability that carried into the offseason. Key coaching changes included the firing of offensive coordinator Kevin Patullo and the hiring of Sean Mannion, while Vic Fangio considered retirement. Rumors surfaced about A.J. Brown's discontent, and long-time offensive line coach Jeff Stoutland retired amid disagreements over run-game changes. Stoutland reportedly felt sidelined when run designs were altered without his input. The combination of staff turnover and internal friction has created perceived vulnerability that the Washington Commanders could leverage if they stabilize internally.
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