The Eagles' recent hiring of Sean Mannion, a former quarterback with limited coaching experience, has left many questioning whether the team's decision to bring in the untested play-caller is a recipe for disaster. However, history suggests that having an inexperienced first-time play caller on offense may not be as rare or unusual as it seems.
The Eagles' own recent experience is a case in point. Nick Sirianni, who had never called plays before becoming head coach, handed over the reins to Shane Steichen just seven games into his tenure. The team's offense thrived under Steichen, ranking 17th in points scored and best in third-down conversion rate after Sirianni's departure.
While Mannion may not have the same level of experience as Sirianni or Steichen, he has worked with top coaches like Matt LaFleur and Joe Callahan. His raw talent and eagerness to learn could potentially offset any lack of experience.
The Eagles' history is also littered with examples of first-time play callers who have struggled to live up to expectations. Doug Pederson, for instance, had never called plays before becoming head coach but struggled to adapt as the team's offense began to falter. Chip Kelly, another highly touted play-caller, failed to deliver on his promise in Philadelphia despite boasting an impressive track record at Oregon.
However, even Kelly was able to right the ship after a few seasons with the Eagles, and Reid's eventual return to Philadelphia speaks to the team's willingness to give players and coaches multiple chances. Perhaps Mannion is just one step ahead of some of these other coaches.
Ultimately, only time will tell if Sean Mannion's untested play-calling acumen can propel the Eagles back to the top.
The Eagles' own recent experience is a case in point. Nick Sirianni, who had never called plays before becoming head coach, handed over the reins to Shane Steichen just seven games into his tenure. The team's offense thrived under Steichen, ranking 17th in points scored and best in third-down conversion rate after Sirianni's departure.
While Mannion may not have the same level of experience as Sirianni or Steichen, he has worked with top coaches like Matt LaFleur and Joe Callahan. His raw talent and eagerness to learn could potentially offset any lack of experience.
The Eagles' history is also littered with examples of first-time play callers who have struggled to live up to expectations. Doug Pederson, for instance, had never called plays before becoming head coach but struggled to adapt as the team's offense began to falter. Chip Kelly, another highly touted play-caller, failed to deliver on his promise in Philadelphia despite boasting an impressive track record at Oregon.
However, even Kelly was able to right the ship after a few seasons with the Eagles, and Reid's eventual return to Philadelphia speaks to the team's willingness to give players and coaches multiple chances. Perhaps Mannion is just one step ahead of some of these other coaches.
Ultimately, only time will tell if Sean Mannion's untested play-calling acumen can propel the Eagles back to the top.
I'm kinda thinkin' that experience isn't everything when it comes to being a great coach. Look at Nick Sirianni, he went from no experience to a solid head coach in like 2 seasons 
. And then Shane Steichen took over and did an awesome job 
. Mannion's got some big shoes to fill but if he can learn from the best (Matt LaFleur, Joe Callahan) and has that eagerness to improve 
, maybe we're onto something here 
.
i mean the eagles got a rich history of havin first time play callers who didnt exactly set the world on fire but some of em even turned it around after a while so maybe mannion just needs some time to learn from his expies 
like matt lafleur and joe callahan
. Like, Nick Sirianni just jumped straight into the big leagues and his offense did okay 
. And Mannion has worked with some solid coaches too 
but a bit of youth can't hurt, right? 
️ I'm not saying it's bad, but when did it become so overdone? 
Anyway, back to the Eagles - I think what I'd love to see is some bold moves by Mannion. You know, like going all-in on a specific player or scheme, just to shake things up. It's been too conservative lately... 
The Eagles' history is all over the place – from Pederson's struggles to Kelly's comeback. It just goes to show that team culture and leadership can make or break a coaching tenure. If Reid was willing to give Kelly multiple chances, maybe Mannion will get the same break? 
on the other hand, there are some not so great examples of first-time coaches who didn't quite work out... like doug pederson and chip kelly 
#FlyEaglesFly #MannionTime
I mean, history shows that some of these new coaches come in and do just fine, but what if Sean Mannion is the exception instead of the rule? 
. Reid coming back is a good sign tho, fingers crossed! 
