Nick Sirianni just dropped a bombshell that has Eagles fans probably rethinking their Monday coffee: offensive coordinator Sean Mannion is absolutely, positively, 100% still calling the plays. You heard that right. Despite the offense tanking, Mannion’s staying put.
The Numbers Are Getting Ugly, Fast
Look, the Eagles offense isn’t just struggling, it’s straight-up scraping the bottom of the barrel. We’re talking 30th in total offense across the league, and a dismal 29th in rushing. How do you look at those numbers and say, “Yeah, let’s keep things exactly as they are?” It’s wild. They haven’t had running back Saquon Barkley since Week 4, right tackle Lane Johnson unexpectedly retired on October 6, and quarterback Jalen Hurts’ Week 5 loss to the Jaguars was his final game of the season. So yeah, Mannion’s working with less, but the results are just not there.
Sirianni’s Unwavering Stance: What’s the Plan?
When Sirianni was pressed on Monday, asked directly if Mannion would continue calling plays, his answer was a one-word “Yes.” He admitted the offense “has to be better,” and that he and the coaches are going to spend the next few days trying to “fix it.” But then he hit us with the kicker: “Everything’s on the table,” he said, “adding that the play caller and coaches aren’t changing.” So, everything’s on the table except the person holding the playbook? Make it make sense! Tanner McKee stepped in at quarterback for the loss against the Panthers on Sunday, and they only mustered 222 total yards. McKee did complete 26 of 45 passes for 215 yards and a touchdown, which is something, but it wasn’t enough to get the win.
With the season quickly slipping away, and Sirianni digging in his heels on Mannion, you gotta wonder what kind of “fixing” they’re actually going to do. They’ve got to figure something out, and fast, before this season is completely cooked.
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Originally reported by Pro Football Talk.
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