The Green Bay Packers are heading into a pivotal offseason, and while much of the spotlight has been on the roster, the coaching staff dynamics are quietly becoming just as intriguing. Head coach Matt LaFleur is standing by offensive coordinator Adam Stenavich, a move that’s raised eyebrows among fans who’ve grown restless with the current offensive setup.
Stenavich has been with the Packers for four seasons as OC, after initially working with the offensive line and running game. But it's important to note-he doesn’t call the plays.
That responsibility belongs to LaFleur, which means when the offense sputters, the blame doesn’t fall squarely on Stenavich. Still, perception matters, and the fan base has been vocal about wanting change.
There was a moment when that change seemed like it might come from outside. Stenavich was reportedly in the running for the Tennessee Titans’ offensive coordinator job-a role that would’ve given him a chance to finally call plays.
But with the Titans hiring Brian Daboll instead, it now looks like Stenavich will be back in Green Bay for 2026. And not everyone in Packer Nation is thrilled about that.
The potential ripple effect? Quarterbacks coach Sean Mannion could be on his way out.
Mannion has emerged as a legitimate offensive coordinator candidate and is drawing serious interest from around the league. According to reports, the Philadelphia Eagles have already conducted a virtual interview with him and are now bringing him in for an in-person meeting this week.
That’s not just a courtesy call-that’s a team doing its homework on a coach they clearly like.
And they’re not alone. Mannion, just 33 years old, is considered a rising star in the coaching ranks.
He joined the Packers in 2024 as an offensive assistant, and it didn’t take long for his name to start circulating in coaching circles. If the Eagles don’t hire him, someone else might.
That’s how it goes when a young coach starts to turn heads.
So here’s the dilemma for Green Bay: Do they hold onto the status quo with Stenavich, who has experience but limited upward mobility within the organization? Or do they take a calculated risk, promote Mannion, and try to retain one of the league’s most intriguing young offensive minds?
It’s not an easy decision. Stenavich has been loyal, and he’s done good work in the trenches.
But at 43, with no playcalling responsibilities and no clear path to more, his ceiling in Green Bay may already be reached. He started his NFL coaching career with the 49ers, and if the Packers were to move on, it’s likely he’d land on his feet somewhere else.
Mannion, on the other hand, represents potential. He’s still early in his coaching journey, but the interest from Philadelphia suggests he’s not just a flash in the pan. If the Packers want to keep him in the building, promoting him to offensive coordinator-while allowing LaFleur to retain playcalling duties-might be the move that keeps their offensive brain trust intact.
LaFleur now faces a tough call. Stick with the familiar in Stenavich, or make a bold move to secure the future with Mannion. Either way, the decision will shape more than just the coaching staff-it could influence the trajectory of the Packers’ offense for years to come.