The Philadelphia Eagles are in the middle of a major offensive reboot, and fans are understandably feeling a little uneasy. After a frustrating 2025 season, the front office is making sweeping changes to the coaching staff - and that includes handing the keys to the offense to a first-time NFL offensive coordinator: Sean Mannion.
Mannion might not be a household name just yet, and with longtime offensive line coach and run-game coordinator Jeff Stoutland stepping away after 13 years, there’s a lot of uncertainty swirling around the direction of this unit. But if you ask people who’ve worked with Mannion, there’s plenty of reason for optimism.
One of his biggest advocates? Green Bay Packers quarterback Jordan Love.
Speaking on the Up & Adams show with Kay Adams, Love didn’t hesitate when asked about his former quarterbacks coach.
“They’re getting a very smart coach,” Love said. “Sean played a long time in the league, so he’s got that expertise as a quarterback.”
That insight carries weight. Love just wrapped up the best season of his career under Mannion’s guidance in Green Bay.
In 15 games, he threw only six interceptions - the lowest total of his career - and looked more poised and decisive than ever. Even backup Malik Willis turned heads, completing 85% of his passes in limited action across four games.
That kind of development across the QB room doesn’t happen by accident.
Around the league, Mannion has earned a reputation as a cerebral coach - someone who not only knows the playbook inside and out but can teach it in a way that resonates with players. That’s a critical skill, especially for a team like the Eagles that’s looking to reset its offensive identity.
And Mannion’s background doesn’t hurt, either. He’s had a front-row seat to some of the sharpest offensive minds in the game, having worked under Sean McVay and Matt LaFleur. That kind of exposure tends to shape a coach’s philosophy in meaningful ways.
Now, he’s stepping into a high-pressure role in Philly, where expectations are always sky-high. But if there’s a silver lining to all the turnover, it’s that the Eagles aren’t sitting on their hands. They’ve acknowledged the offensive issues that plagued them in 2025 and are making bold moves to fix them.
Yes, it’s a bit of a leap of faith. But with Mannion at the helm, backed by a strong reputation and real results, the Eagles might just be laying the foundation for something better. And for a fanbase still reeling from a disappointing season, that’s exactly the kind of hope they need.