The Philadelphia Eagles needed a reboot of their offense after the struggles of the 2025 season, and they are certainly going to get one with new offensive coordinator Sean Mannion.
Eagles fans have been eager and nervous to see how it goes, as it feels like a make-or-break season for a lot of people within the organization, with head coach Nick Sirianni on the hot seat and members like Lane Johnson and Vic Fangio back for what appears to be one more ride with the team. For others, like running back Saquon Barkley, it's about bouncing back from an up-and-down season. Barkley spoke on "The Insiders" show, discussing what it was like for him to learn Mannion's offensive scheme.
"I'm super excited about it. I'm going on Year 9, which is crazy to say, and I've had a lot of different coaches and head coaches. I have been a part of a lot of systems. I don't think I've really came across a system like this, and for me, it's refreshing."
Saquon Barkley looking forward to learning Sean Mannion's offense
It's going to be a whole new world for Barkley, as he's about to be in a completely different system from what the Eagles have been accustomed to over the last decade-plus. Mannion is bringing in a Sean McVay-Kyle Shanahan style system that is completely different, with more motions and a wide-open passing game.
Barkley could use something new, as he wasn't able to get much going in 2025 with the running game, mostly due to injuries on the offensive line. He rushed for 1,140 yards and seven touchdowns, averaging just 4.1 yards per carry in 2025. This is a massive drop from what he did in 2024 with 2,005 yards and 13 touchdowns, averaging a staggering 5.8 yards per carry.
There have already been many changes to the offensive coaching staff, with very few holdovers from last year's staff. The biggest departure was offensive line coach Jeff Stoutland, who left the franchise on his own terms despite being offered a spot back in 2026.
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Pressure in Philly is going to be at its highest as the Eagles try to get themselves out of the hole of last year and get this offense rolling after finishing in the bottom 15 in every major offensive statistical category. If the unit doesn't turn around in 2026, more jobs will be lost.