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Eagles Install Faster Offense Under Sean Mannion

Training-camp praise shows the team plans more tempo and more looks for DeVonta Smith while the preseason will judge Mannion's untested in-game play calling.

Overview

  • The Eagles replaced Kevin Patullo this offseason and brought in Sean Mannion as offensive coordinator to reverse a slide that ended with a Wild Card loss.
  • Multiple starters in training camp praised Mannion's teaching and detail, with Jordan Mailata calling him an "evil genius" and Dallas Goedert noting the offense feels more fun and faster.
  • Coaches are installing a wide-zone, play-action approach that stresses tempo, creates cutback lanes for runners and builds designed ways to get DeVonta Smith more touches.
  • The scheme also intends to put Jalen Hurts in clearer passing windows and to use his rushing ability more, though those outcomes depend on in-game play calling.
  • Mannion comes from the Green Bay Packers' quarterback coaching staff and has limited NFL play-calling experience, so the preseason and early regular season will be the decisive tests of the new system's effectiveness.