The Philadelphia Eagles are rolling out a brand new offense, courtesy of new offensive coordinator Sean Mannion! After last season’s seriously disappointing offensive showing under former OC Kevin Patullo, Mannion is here with a fresh scheme. Everyone’s hoping it brings more efficiency and better production, aiming for a functional, modern NFL offense that can run and pass the ball effectively. But here’s the kicker: it sounds pretty complicated, with lots of new plays and formations!
A New Look For Hurts & Co.
This isn’t just a tweak, it’s a whole new deal. We know there’s going to be an adjustment period as Jalen Hurts and the rest of the crew get used to this “new normal.” Beyond the new formations and plays, the Eagles also have new players to incorporate with A.J. Brown having departed for New England. Nobody knows exactly what this thing will look like when the regular season kicks off, but the goal is clearly to hit the ground running.
To Play or Not to Play? That Is The Preseason Question
The Eagles are set to play their first of three preseason games this month on Saturday against the Ravens in Baltimore. Here’s the rub: Coach Nick Sirianni has historically kept his starters off the field during the preseason, and no one expects that to change this Saturday night. Defensively, Vic Fangio’s stars are probably fine without much game time, even if Fangio wishes they’d play a bit more. But with all these offensive changes and new personnel, shouldn’t Sirianni ask his offense to suit up for some real preseason action? If the goal is momentum and familiarity right out of the gate, the answer should absolutely be “yes.”
We all get why offensive starters, especially a veteran-laden and oft-injured offensive line, plus guys like Saquon Barkley, DeVonta Smith, and Dallas Goedert, typically sit out. Protecting them from injury is paramount, and the coaching staff clearly believes the benefits of playing starters don’t outweigh those injury concerns. And normally, I’d agree! No one wants to see something like what happened to Texans QB Graham Mertz, who reportedly tore his ACL during a recent preseason opener. Joint practices with other teams are usually where Sirianni gets his starters game-like action, albeit under controlled circumstances. That will happen in the next few weeks, no doubt. But there’s just something different about actual game-action. Wouldn’t it make sense for Jalen Hurts to play at least one quarter in two of the three preseason games? He’s got to get comfortable in this new, complicated system.
The Eagles kick off their preseason in Baltimore on Saturday. Let’s see if Sirianni rethinks his strategy for Jalen Hurts and this brand new, complicated offense. Getting this offense dialed in before the real games start is everything!
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Originally reported by Bleeding Green Nation.
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