The Philadelphia Eagles are making moves this offseason - but not all of them are sitting well with the fanbase. After a late-season collapse that left a bitter taste, the expectation was for a hard reset on the offensive side of the ball. Instead, the team’s latest coaching decisions suggest more of a half-measure than a full overhaul.
According to reports, head coach Nick Sirianni is retaining wide receivers coach Aaron Moorehead and running backs coach Jemal Singleton. That’s a surprising call, especially considering the struggles the Eagles’ offense endured in 2025 - particularly at wide receiver beyond the stars.
Let’s start with Moorehead. Since joining the Eagles in 2020, his development track record has been underwhelming.
Yes, A.J. Brown and DeVonta Smith have thrived - but both came into the league with elite pedigrees.
Brown was already a Pro Bowl-caliber weapon in Tennessee before arriving in Philly, and Smith won the Heisman at Alabama. These are plug-and-play stars, not products of development.
Outside of them? The production has been thin, and the depth chart has lacked a true WR3 for years now.
That issue came to a head in 2025. Brown and Smith were the only Eagles receivers to eclipse 300 yards receiving - a stat that speaks volumes about the lack of depth and development in the room.
The offense became predictable, and when Brown was limited or taken away by defenses, the unit stalled. With Brown’s future in Philly uncertain, the Eagles are dangerously close to putting too much on Smith’s plate without a reliable supporting cast.
Enter Sean Mannion, the newly hired offensive coordinator. Mannion’s appointment raised eyebrows - not because of what he’s done, but because of what he hasn’t.
A former backup quarterback turned coach, he’s stepping into a high-pressure role without a proven track record as a play-caller. And with the offensive staff only partially reshuffled, Mannion won’t have full control to shape the unit in his vision.
That’s a tough spot for any first-time coordinator.
The departure of Jeff Stoutland, the Eagles’ long-time offensive line coach, only adds to the uncertainty. Stoutland was more than a position coach - he was a pillar of the franchise, a developer of stars like Jason Kelce and Lane Johnson, and a key figure in two Super Bowl runs. His absence leaves a leadership and development void that won’t be easy to fill.
All told, the Eagles seem to be walking a tightrope. They’ve made some changes, but by keeping Moorehead and others from the previous regime, they risk running it back with many of the same issues. If Brown ends up elsewhere, and no third receiver emerges, defenses will key in on Smith - and the offense could again become one-dimensional.
The hope is that Mannion’s fresh perspective can breathe new life into the group. But for that to happen, Moorehead will need to show he can elevate unproven talent - something we haven’t seen yet.
The Eagles don’t just need stars. They need depth, development, and a coaching staff that can maximize every inch of talent on the roster.
Right now, it feels like they’re betting on the same formula that came up short last year. And in a division that’s only getting tougher, that’s a risky game to play.