Another year has ushered in yet another offensive coordinator for Philadelphia Eagles star quarterback Jalen Hurts.
It's nothing new for the veteran signal caller though, as he's now working under the guidance of his sixth offensive coordinator in six seasons of NFL action. And having operated under four offensive coordinators in four collegiate seasons, that's now a remarkable 10 coordinators in 10 years.
Despite the constant change in playcallers and offensive visionaries, the one constant has been the success achieved by Hurts each step of the way, so betting against him thriving in new coordinator Sean Mannion's system might just prove to be a fool's errand.
Brooks Kubena of The Athletic honed in on whether or not Hurts will soar or stumble amid Mannion's new-look offensive approach in Philadelphia.
"This is an important year for Jalen Hurts. The Eagles made no move to give him more contract security this off-season, and although he still has three left on a deal that affords him franchise quarterback status, its feasible for the organization to move on from him after this season if it so chooses. While no player performed well in last year's clunky system, the campaign revealed that Hurts indeed has limitations. New OC Sean Mannion's scheme will call for the most under-center play of Hurts' career, with a slew of other significant changes to boot. The off-season only offered a peek. Can Hurts get back to elite play? Will he earn that next major deal?"
New Eagles offense could help unlock new level for Jalen Hurts
With the exodus of Kevin Patullo, the architect of that aforementioned 'clunky system,' and the arrival of Mannion, yes, there are questions to be answered on scheme fit.
But two things work in Hurts' favor: First, he's always adapted incredibly well to change, to new coaches asking him to do different things. And secondly, he's already off to a strong start relationship-wise with Mannion, as the two have immediately become fans of one another.
Mannion has praised his work ethic, his ability to handle whatever they throw at him, and his overall skillset.
A Mannion-paced offense will feature plenty of different threats and looks in the passing game, which can really serve to benefit Hurts, who had seemingly grown too reliant on the A.J. Brown and DeVonta Smith duo of late, also partially due to such a limited, stagnant offensive approach last year.
The diversified looks and the shared distribution approach, emphasizing the collective talent of the group of pass catchers over the individual, are key parts of the equation for what Mannion brings to the table.
Green Bay constantly put pressure on opposing defenses under Mannion, thanks to plenty of pre-snap motion and an array of different wideouts stepping up to make big plays. There will be much-improved route trees and far more consistently creative game plans. The wideout room has a new look too, minus Brown, and that change, along with Mannion's new philosophy, could spell plenty of success for Hurts.
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The excitement level for this new Eagles offense is palpable, and it's a massive upcoming season for Philadelphia's signal-caller. He's repeatedly faced the challenges of a new coordinator and adapted to find success each step of the way. Some of the drama surrounding Brown has been removed, and Hurts has a clean slate to focus on his biggest season to date. A more diverse cast of playmakers stands ready to contribute, and Hurts could be closing in on his best season yet.
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