The questions about whether the scheme fits Jalen Hurts and this brand-new Philadelphia Eagles offense won't officially be answered until the regular season kicks off, so uncertainty still shrouds the overall outlook.
In addition, the team's ability to overcome the loss of star wideout A.J. Brown, coupled with a first-time NFL offensive coordinator, must be proven when the bright lights of week one arrive, so there's ample apprehension by media pundits at this point in time.
Jared Durbin with CBS Sports recently ranked the offensive infastructures of all 32 teams, gauging just how well each respective NFL team has set their quarterback up for success, combining everything from playcallers, to playmakers, to offensive line talent.
Interestingly enough, the Eagles were grouped together square in the middle of the pack, virtually neck-and-neck with an old friend in former Philadelphia offensive coordinator-turned head coach Shane Steichen's Indianapolis Colts at 16 and 17.
"The Colts and Eagles also ended up tied here, and this is a bit of a drop-off from where the Eagles usually sit in these rankings. But a first-time play caller (Sean Mannion) combined with the departure of the aforementioned A.J. Brown knocked Philly's grades down in two important categories, and the offensive line and running backs couldn't prop the Eagles up any farther than this. Indy's advantage at play caller (Shane Steichen) helped make up for the Eagles' edge along the offensive line in the grading system."
Eagles in the middle of the pack with offensive infrastructure
A rookie when it comes to spearheading an offensive game plan, Mannion's role in this ranking is prevalent. The first-year offensive coordinator certainly has his work cut out for him, yet reviews of the plans put in place by Mannion have been remarkably positive. A diverse cast of ascending playmakers, including DeVonta Smith, is imploring fans to get ready for the ride, as the additions of Makai Lemon and Dontayvion Wicks, and designs for a more balanced attack overall, place this group in a position to excel.
And just as former Eagles cornerback Darius Slay recently noted, Hurts has done nothing but succeed in the face of adversity. Yes, he's fresh off a challenging 2025 season, as the offense hit plenty of rough patches, but this group of offensive players is steadfast about keeping that in the rearview mirror.
It all adds up to plenty of uncertainty, but Hurts has adapted time and again, and Brown's departure now leaves it up to Smith and others to raise their respective games. There is cautious optimism amid all the changes, but for established stars such as Hurts and Barkley, coming off frustrating campaigns, change can sometimes be good.
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For the time being, fans must await the arrival of training camp and, soon enough, actual gameplay to really see if this new offense takes flight.
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