DeVonta Smith is already buzzing about new offensive coordinator Sean Mannion, telling reporters Mannion is “doing a tremendous job getting everybody up to speed, helping everybody understand the small details of the offense.” This isn’t Smith’s first rodeo with a new OC, or even Jalen Hurts’ for that matter. These guys have had to adjust to a new system every single season, so hearing this kind of praise after just the first training camp practice? That’s saying something.
Smith himself laid out what’s key when you’re learning a fresh system. It’s all about catching the “flow,” how the play-caller handles things, and wrapping your head around the “new terminology.” He made it sound simple: once you get how Mannion wants to roll, it “becomes easy.” And for a top-tier wide receiver like Smith, that ease translates directly to big plays on the field, doesn’t it? When a guy like Smith, who knows what it takes to produce, is already feeling comfortable, that’s a massive green light for the entire offense.
And it isn’t just Smith pumping up the new guy! The whole offense is hyped about what Mannion is cooking up. We’re talking veterans like Lane Johnson and the man under center, Jalen Hurts, all reportedly stoked on this new system. Hurts gave Mannion a massive shout-out, saying he’s got “a lot of structure, and a lot of intentionality behind what he does.” When your star quarterback is dropping compliments like that, especially about “structure” and “intentionality,” you know something good is brewing. It means Mannion isn’t just throwing spaghetti at the wall; he’s got a clear vision, and he’s executing it. Player buy-in like this, right out of the gate, can really set the tone for the season.
Now, don’t expect to see all these new fireworks during the preseason. Head Coach Nick Sirianni is notorious for keeping his competitive advantages locked down tighter than Fort Knox. Seriously, trying to catch a glimpse of their actual game plan before Week 1 is a pipe dream. Sirianni plays it close to the vest every time, and you know he’s going to hold onto every perceived edge.
But that just makes Week 1 against the Commanders even more of a must-watch showdown. That’s when we’ll finally get to see if this “different and dynamic” offense lives up to the hype. The biggest takeaway right now, though? All those key players, from Smith to Hurts, are totally “bought in on the concept.” That kind of player belief, even before the first snap of the season, can be a game-changer. Get ready to see what Mannion and this offense really bring to the field when the games count!
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Originally reported by Bleeding Green Nation.
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