Eagles fans discuss A.J. Brown, Jalen Hurts, and the offense

Brooooo throw it DOOWWWWNNN the field!!! Why smitty always gotta come back to your throws Imao Losing A.J. Brown forces the Philadelphia Eagles to drastically alter their offensive identity and passing game strategy. Without his elite physical presence on the outside, quarterback Jalen Hurts will rely more heavily on DeVonta Smith as the primary downfield target. Defences will likely shift extra coverage toward Smith, putting pressure on secondary pass-catchers to step up and win one-on-one matchups. Head coach Nick Sirianni and the offensive coaching staff must design quicker route combinations to compensate for the absence of Brown's exceptional yards-after-catch ability. Consequently, the running game featuring Saquon Barkley may see an even higher workload to keep opposing defenses honest. Ultimately, the offense will look less explosive in traditional deep passing situations, requiring more scheme creativity to sustain drives and put points on the board.