Makai Lemon is stepping into a tense situation in Philadelphia with the Eagles, but tense does not necessarily mean bad. It’s just an uncertain dynamic in which fans, players and coaches don’t fully know what to expect. Amid the uncertainty, however, optimism exists. The replacement of 2025 offensive coordinator Kevin Patullo with Sean Mannion has quarterback Jalen Hurts and other Eagles excited, as Eagles Wire notes:
“The Sean Mannion era is underway in Philadelphia. The former NFL quarterback, who has been promoted to rising offensive coordinator, has earned glowing remarks from two of his most important players in the first two months on the Eagles’ coaching staff. Star right tackle Lane Johnson joined Jalen Hurts in praising Mannion’s offensive approach, highlighting the Shanahan/McVay factors in the offense.
“Hurts praised new Eagles offensive coordinator Sean Mannion, calling him “amazing” and saying he’s excited for what’s ahead, adding the two have already been in communication. During a sit-down with Ryan Fitzpatrick and Andrew Whitworth, Johnson echoed those sentiments while hinting at playing less one-on-one on the outside at offensive tackle.
“A former NFL quarterback and 2015 third-round pick, Mannion, 33, played four seasons with the Rams, three seasons with the Vikings, and one season in Seattle with the Seahawks as a backup quarterback. Mannion is widely credited with playing an instrumental role in Malik Willis’s development, who went from a bust in Tennessee to a $67.5 million contract with the Dolphins.”
Sean Mannion played quarterback at Oregon State and faced USC. Now he will try to help USC’s award-winning first-round draft pick to thrive in the NFL.
This article originally appeared on Trojans Wire: Former Oregon State QB will try to help Makai Lemon become a great pro
Reporting by Matt Zemek, Trojans Wire / Trojans Wire
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