The Eagles have made offensive adjustments since switching coordinators and losing six of their final seven games in 2023. Philadelphia added some motion to the offense and a star running back in Saquon Barkley.
The one approach to the offense that hasn’t altered since Jalen Hurts became the starter is his penchant for running their offense from the shotgun or pistol formation. On Tuesday, offensive coordinator Kellen Moore provided some insight into why Hurts is rarely under center.
Kellen Moore, explaining why Jalen Hurts isn’t under center more, admits Hurts’ ability to run can be better utilized from the shotgun formation. pic.twitter.com/01tEYSRuWm
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According to Crossing Broad via SportsRadar Data, through Week 14 of last year, Philadelphia ran 7.2% of their plays last season from under center, which, at the time, was dead last in the league.
The only other team with their quarterback under center a little more was Shane Steichen’s Indianapolis Colts. If you count the Brotherly Shoves on third or fourth down, the penchant for running plays from under center lessens even more.
Running out of the shotgun seems to give Hurts more opportunity to create explosive plays with his legs and elite athletic ability. Thanks to RPOs and motion, Philadelphia can run play-action passes from any formation.