Former Eagles players defend coach as attacks get personal: ‘I think that’s kind of BS’

PHILADELPHIA – Former Eagles players say the disrespect directed at offensive coordinator Kevin Patullo has gone too far. Words are one thing. But damaging someone’s property?

A TikTok video posted Sunday at 4:19 p.m. showed people laughing and throwing objects at a house, with a voiceover saying, “Kevin Patullo K, get the (bleep) out of Philly. Go Birds (bleep).”

The incident occurred Saturday at 2:50 a.m. at Patullo’s house following the Eagles’ 24-15 loss to the Bears on Friday, according to Moorestown Director of Police Patrick Reilly. The vandalism, which included eggs being thrown, caused minor damage to the house, he said. The police department continues to investigate the incident and is attempting to identify the perpetrators.

Patullo has taken heat for the Eagles’ offensive struggles, which have contributed to two losses in a row. The Eagles rank 19th in points per game (22.5) and 24th in yards per game (304.8) despite one of the most star-studded offenses.

“When I was in high school, I egged a house, and I’m not proud of it,” former Eagles defensive end Chris Long told NJ Advance Media at the “Team Dinner,” a charity event to benefit the Chris Long Foundation and the Make the World Better Foundation.

“I egged some other kids at my school’s house. We used to egg each other’s houses, but we were idiots when we were 17. I’m sure there were younger people maybe doing it. I would like to at least think that, but it kind of illustrates how sometimes, when it comes to someone in the public light, we think there are no rules. I think that’s kind of BS. Sure, the guy’s not doing a great job of calling plays right now, but another thing you got to realize is offense is a living organism. We shouldn’t be rolling up on anybody’s house."

Connor Barwin, the Eagles’ head of football development and strategy, said maintaining routine and focusing on the week’s goals are the optimal components to moving forward.

“I think you just stay focused on what you can do,” Barwin said. “As a player, that’s what you did. Whatever your role is on a team, you really just try to stay focused on what you can do to add value, to improve and to help the team to win. That’s what we’re all trying to do right now.”

Despite the vandalism, both Barwin and Long said they, like many former teammates, still live in the area or visit frequently because of their friendships, the city and the fans.

“The NFL is a special place,” Barwin said. “I think the Eagles are unique within the NFL. There’s something about this team, this city, that when you play here, you feel connected to something bigger. That’s the reason so many guys stay here when they’re done. There’s a strong bond that we have from playing together through the good times and the bad times playing here. I often say it is the best city to play in, but it’s not easy. I think playing here makes you stronger and it creates a really strong bond.”

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