Eagles' Offseason Hires Get Younger, But Still a Long Shot for Sean Mannion
The Philadelphia Eagles are still searching for their next offensive coordinator and the pool of candidates appears to be getting younger. The latest name to emerge is 33-year-old former quarterback-turned-coach Sean Mannion, who has been interviewed by the team.
According to reports, the Eagles plan to bring Mannion in for a second interview this week, with this time it will be an in-person meeting. This marks another step forward in the team's search process, but it remains to be seen whether Mannion has what it takes to lead their offense.
Mannion has no play-calling experience and has only spent one season as an NFL coach, which is a significant concern for the Eagles given their history of promoting coordinators with little prior coaching experience. He did, however, have two years of coaching under his belt before joining the Packers this year.
A former quarterback himself, Mannion bounced around the NFL during his eight-year career, playing for three teams in just three seasons and appearing in only 14 games. After retiring from football in 2024, he immediately got into coaching, starting as an offensive assistant with the Packers.
It's likely that Mannion's coaching philosophies are heavily influenced by Sean McVay, who coached him during his time with the Rams. The connection to McVay and other coaches could be a factor in whether or not the Eagles decide to move forward with Mannion.
While it's unclear whether Mannion will ultimately get the job, one thing is certain - he is definitely getting serious attention from the team. Whether that translates into success remains to be seen.
The Philadelphia Eagles are still searching for their next offensive coordinator and the pool of candidates appears to be getting younger. The latest name to emerge is 33-year-old former quarterback-turned-coach Sean Mannion, who has been interviewed by the team.
According to reports, the Eagles plan to bring Mannion in for a second interview this week, with this time it will be an in-person meeting. This marks another step forward in the team's search process, but it remains to be seen whether Mannion has what it takes to lead their offense.
Mannion has no play-calling experience and has only spent one season as an NFL coach, which is a significant concern for the Eagles given their history of promoting coordinators with little prior coaching experience. He did, however, have two years of coaching under his belt before joining the Packers this year.
A former quarterback himself, Mannion bounced around the NFL during his eight-year career, playing for three teams in just three seasons and appearing in only 14 games. After retiring from football in 2024, he immediately got into coaching, starting as an offensive assistant with the Packers.
It's likely that Mannion's coaching philosophies are heavily influenced by Sean McVay, who coached him during his time with the Rams. The connection to McVay and other coaches could be a factor in whether or not the Eagles decide to move forward with Mannion.
While it's unclear whether Mannion will ultimately get the job, one thing is certain - he is definitely getting serious attention from the team. Whether that translates into success remains to be seen.
. 33 yrs old and no play-calling exp? thats a pretty big concern. dont get me wrong, u gotta love the eagles' willingness to give young coaches a shot, but mannion's got some major red flags 
. hasnt he been coaching in nfl for like 2 yrs already? and now he wanna lead their offense without any exp? 
dont get me wrong, mcvay is a top coach, but thats not an excuse for mannion to just jump into coordinator role outta nowhere 
. what makes him think he's the right fit? needs some more info on this one 
... He's got some experience as a coach, but it's like, one season? And he's trying out for the Eagles' top job with no play-calling experience under his belt 
. I get that he was a QB and all, but coaching is such a different beast! 
Can't they find someone with more experience or at least some actual stats to back it up? 
like, yeah he dont have much exp but thats exactly what the eagles should be lookin 4 - fresh blood 
mannion might just bring somethin new 2 the table that they're missin 
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. Eight years as a QB and now one year of coaching? That's a pretty steep learning curve, you know? I'm not saying he can't do it, but it's gonna take some time to develop those skills 
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. At least he's young and hungry, so if anyone can turn things around, it's him 
. Fingers crossed for him and the team! 
sean mannion might not be the answer they're lookin for but hey, gotta give the guy a chance right? 
fingers crossed he'll bring some positive vibes to the team 
i mean, young and all that but with no play-calling experience? that's like trying to fix a car without knowing how it works 
maybe he can learn on the job and prove everyone wrong 
. As someone who's all about grid systems and neat layouts 
, I'd need to see some solid game plans before I start high-fiving anyone 
. That being said, having a coach with a McVay influence could bring some cool ideas to the table 
. The question is, can he execute? 
And what's up with the Eagles' coaching pipeline – are they taking more risks or just winging it? 
But I gotta wonder, is he ready for the pressure of calling plays in front of all those Philly fans? 
And let's not forget, he's only 33, so I guess that means he's still got some magic left in the tank... just don't expect me to hold my breath waiting for miracles 
it had like 5 different types of fruits and nuts mixed together... sounds kinda gross but idk maybe it'd be interesting? anyway back to the eagles... did you see that video of patrick mahomes doing a crazy behind-the-scenes thing at practice yesterday? he's just so hyped all the time 
. he's got some big shoes to fill, what with all the great coordinators Philly's had in the past