The Philadelphia Eagles are turning to the former Giants head coach Brian Daboll as they gear up for a playoff push. Daboll, who coached Jalen Hurts at Alabama back in 2017, knows exactly how to use the quarterback’s dual‑threat skills. Sources say he’s advising Philly on tweaks that could sharpen both their passing and running game. With the playoffs just around the corner, these changes could have a significant impact.
An analyst discussed Daboll’s role:
“The #Eagles have had conversations with former #Giants HC Brian Daboll about offensive strategies as they gear up for a playoff run. Daboll coached Jalen Hurts at Alabama and is now advising the Eagles on how to make him “look like a QB.”
The #Eagles have had conversations with former #Giants HC Brian Daboll about offensive strategies as they gear up for a playoff run.
Daboll coached Jalen Hurts at Alabama and now is advising Philly on how to make him “look like a QB.” pic.twitter.com/YBmldj8JPa
— Richard Johnson (@RichJohnsonNFL) November 26, 2025
Brian Daboll’s Impact on the Eagles Offense
Brian Daboll
Oct 26, 2025; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; New York Giants head coach Brian Daboll against the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-Imagn Images
Daboll first worked with Hurts at Alabama, where he ran a pro‑style system. That system focused on reading the entire field, executing option plays, and identifying defensive looks before the snap. It taught Hurts patience, accuracy, and how to think quickly under pressure. Right now, Hurts is showing real results — about a 70% completion rate, 15 touchdowns, and just one interception over eight games. That efficiency can be traced back to Daboll’s teaching.
This season, though, the Eagles’ offense has hit some bumps. Running back Saquon Barkley is averaging only 3.7 yards per carry and was held to 22 yards on 10 carries against Dallas. Meanwhile, Hurts has had only 18 designed runs in 11 games. That makes Barkley easier to defend and reduces the offense’s unpredictability.
Daboll’s advice could help fix that. By adding more read‑option plays, quarterback runs, and RPOs (run‑pass options), Philly could force defenses to guard against both Hurts and Barkley. That would open up more room for Barkley’s power runs and create space for wide receivers like A.J. Brown and DeVonta Smith. In past seasons when Hurts ran 3–4 designed plays a game, the Eagles were among the league’s best runners. Daboll’s ideas could help bring that back.
Though Barkley’s having a tough time lately, mixing his power with Hurts’s quickness and smarts might balance out the attack while adding flexibility. Daboll focuses on rhythm and wise choices – this cuts down mistakes without slowing things down. Because he gets how Hurts operates, Daboll could be just who Philly needs to prepare for postseason action.
In the end, Daboll’s guidance could help Philly get the most out of Hurts. It could give Barkley a chance to bounce back. And it could turn the offense into a flexible, unpredictable attack as they head into the postseason.