The Eagles offense might be taking steps forward after Sunday in London, but don’t get it twisted: Offensive Coordinator Sean Mannion is keeping it real about where the group stands. With injuries and depth challenges still hitting hard, he knows there’s plenty of room to grow. Mannion dished on the second-half struggles, the passing game, and that clutch late-game catch by Makai Lemon, but his take on the young offensive line is what really grabbed attention.
Jalen Hurts’ ‘Unique Trait’ Is The Real Deal
Mannion confirmed what we all see on the field: they’re always looking for ways to get Jalen Hurts involved in the run game. He called Hurts’ ability a “unique trait that he has that makes him dangerous.” It’s not just designed plays, either; some of it’s those “off-schedule plays” where Hurts just knows when to tuck and run. Mannion pointed out that Hurts had some “big plays early in the year, first few weeks, of using his legs in the pass game” on those scrambles. The OC feels like Hurts has found a “nice balance” between the two.
The philosophy for the offense overall? Mannion said they aim to be “balanced and can attack you in the run game and the pass game.” But he also stressed that every week brings new challenges, and they adjust based on the opponent, personnel, and how the game unfolds. Against the Jaguars, for example, they planned for a more pass-oriented attack, which was partly intentional and partly just how the game went down. And if you were worried about Hurts’ calf injury that popped up last week, Mannion didn’t think it affected him, saying the QB was ready to play and performed well.
These Young Linemen Are Playing With Pure ‘Ferocity’
Talk about a vote of confidence! Mannion singled out center/guard Jake Majors, center/guard Willie Lampkin, and tackle Markel Bell. He knows those first regular season NFL snaps are “heightened,” but as the game wore on, these young guys “found their footing, communicated well, and played hard.” The OC was clearly impressed, saying, “You can just see the ferocity they’re playing with out there. That’s what you appreciate about them.” He’s got “a ton of confidence” in this trio, calling them “talented” and noting they’ll “keep getting better” as they get more real action. It’s a huge deal to have that kind of depth while the team is “weathering the storm through some of these injuries.”
Second-Half Finish Still Needs Work
While the offense is taking steps, Mannion knows there’s work to do, especially coming out of halftime. He felt they did a “better job last week against the Jaguars” in the second half and had some real chances. But the big takeaway? They “need to be finishing drives.” He acknowledged they hit on “some third down conversions” and were “close on the deep throw,” so the opportunities are there. Now it’s about connecting those dots and punching it into the end zone.
Mannion’s comments make it clear the Eagles are grinding, focusing on internal growth and getting those young guys dialed in. It’s not about big splash plays every down, but about the consistent execution and developing that raw talent. You gotta love seeing the confidence in those rookies.
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Originally reported by Bleeding Green Nation.
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