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Glenn Erby

Takeaways, observations from Eagles’ OC Brian Johnson’s training camp press conference

Jalen Hurts will be in the same offense for the third straight year, and making things even more exciting, he’s known his new play-caller for over 20 years.

During his first training camp press conference, the Philly Tribune’s OJ Spivey asked Philadelphia’s All-Pro quarterback about the transition from Shane Steichen to Brian Johnson as the offensive coordinator.

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Hurts leaned on the fact that he’s known the former Utah quarterback since he was four years old, a significant asset for the transition.

As the primary quarterback’s coach for the Eagles over the past two seasons, Johnson is most responsible for Hurts’ passer rating jumping from 22nd in 2021 to fourth last season. Hurts’ yards-per-attempt average jumped from 15th to third, his interception percentage from 12th to fifth, and his touchdowns-to-interceptions differential from plus-seven to plus-16.

He finished third in rushing first downs.

A former college quarterback at Utah who has known the Hurts family for years, Johnson joined the Eagles after serving as the offensive coordinator for the University of Florida, helping get Kyle Trask and Kyle Pitts to the NFL.

Before that, Johnson was crucial in Dak Prescott earning All-SEC honors at Mississippi State.

Philadelphia’s new offensive coordinator met the media on Tuesday morning, and here are takeaways from the media interaction.

Johnson on Hurts daily journey

Johnson has known the Eagles quarterback since he was four, so the work ethic and similar quotes should be no surprise.

Johnson on creating issues for opposing defense

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The Eagles did a great job of keeping the opposing defense off balance in 2022, and they’ll look to take that to another level this season.

Brian Johnson on Quez Watkins

Quez Watkins : Photo credit: Kiel Leggere

Watkins has been the talk of training camp and the Eagles offensive coordinator discussed his first four practices.

Brian Johnson will increase running back usage

Eagles OTAs: D’Andre Swift — Photo credit: Kiel Leggerre

Eagles running backs have talked about their excitement about a bigger route tree, and Johnson’s past suggest that all five guys could see an increase in targets.

Brian Johnson on evolving

Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports

Dallas Goedert talked about Johnson adding new wrinkles to the Eagles offense and through four days, he’s working to keep the system evolving.

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