The 2025 NFL season officially kicked off with the Seahawks hoisting the Lombardi Trophy for a second consecutive year, a feat that only the most elite teams can accomplish. For other franchises, however, like the Eagles, the task at hand is far more daunting.
At this time last year, it was the Eagles who were riding high on their Super Bowl championship, having made two consecutive trips to the big game under new coach Nick Sirianni and quarterback Jalen Hurts. However, that all came crashing down when their offense imploded, leaving the defense to carry the load in vain.
Seattle's experience with repeating as champions will be a valuable lesson for the Eagles, who are now facing an uphill battle to replicate their own success. The Seahawks have already lost their top play-caller, Klint Kubiak, who is set to take over as head coach of the Raiders, while the Eagles also parted ways with their own offense coordinator after last year's Super Bowl.
The Eagles' coaching staff has undergone significant changes, including the departure of longtime offensive line coach Jeff Stoutland. With a plethora of in-house free agents and new coaches expected to be brought on board, there's an air of uncertainty surrounding the team's future.
On the other hand, the Seahawks took a different approach after their Super Bowl victory. They fired their head coach Mike Macdonald and replaced him with Kubiak, who ran a similar offense to that of Vikings' Kevin O'Connell under Sean McVay. The move paid off in spades, as quarterback Sam Darnold led the team to a Pro Bowl appearance.
The Eagles are banking on first-time coordinator Sean Mannion to revive their stagnant offense, which has struggled for three consecutive seasons. Like Kubiak did in Seattle, Mannion is expected to bring modern concepts from the Shanahan/McVay offenses to Philadelphia, including motion and play-action passing.
While the elements are in place for the Eagles to soar again, it won't be an easy task. The team's general manager Howie Roseman has a reputation for making splashy moves during the offseason, and Mannion will need to prove himself as a worthy upgrade over their current play-caller. With a defense that should remain among the best in the league, the Eagles are poised to make another deep run in the playoffs.
But with quarterback Jalen Hurts at the helm, can they overcome the challenges ahead? Only time will tell, but one thing is certain – the Eagles have their work cut out for them if they want to repeat as champions.
At this time last year, it was the Eagles who were riding high on their Super Bowl championship, having made two consecutive trips to the big game under new coach Nick Sirianni and quarterback Jalen Hurts. However, that all came crashing down when their offense imploded, leaving the defense to carry the load in vain.
Seattle's experience with repeating as champions will be a valuable lesson for the Eagles, who are now facing an uphill battle to replicate their own success. The Seahawks have already lost their top play-caller, Klint Kubiak, who is set to take over as head coach of the Raiders, while the Eagles also parted ways with their own offense coordinator after last year's Super Bowl.
The Eagles' coaching staff has undergone significant changes, including the departure of longtime offensive line coach Jeff Stoutland. With a plethora of in-house free agents and new coaches expected to be brought on board, there's an air of uncertainty surrounding the team's future.
On the other hand, the Seahawks took a different approach after their Super Bowl victory. They fired their head coach Mike Macdonald and replaced him with Kubiak, who ran a similar offense to that of Vikings' Kevin O'Connell under Sean McVay. The move paid off in spades, as quarterback Sam Darnold led the team to a Pro Bowl appearance.
The Eagles are banking on first-time coordinator Sean Mannion to revive their stagnant offense, which has struggled for three consecutive seasons. Like Kubiak did in Seattle, Mannion is expected to bring modern concepts from the Shanahan/McVay offenses to Philadelphia, including motion and play-action passing.
While the elements are in place for the Eagles to soar again, it won't be an easy task. The team's general manager Howie Roseman has a reputation for making splashy moves during the offseason, and Mannion will need to prove himself as a worthy upgrade over their current play-caller. With a defense that should remain among the best in the league, the Eagles are poised to make another deep run in the playoffs.
But with quarterback Jalen Hurts at the helm, can they overcome the challenges ahead? Only time will tell, but one thing is certain – the Eagles have their work cut out for them if they want to repeat as champions.
. They're already dealing with some big changes on both sides of the ball and that can take some time to adjust to. I mean, Kubiak's move to the Raiders is huge for them and I feel like they got a steal in Sean Mannion, but you never know how something like this is gonna shake out 
. And with Hurts at QB, I don't think he's as polished as some of the other guys in the league yet. He's gotta show some major improvement if they wanna make it back to that Super Bowl 
. The Seahawks were smart to hold on to Kubiak and I'm not sure how well Mannion is gonna fit in Philly 
. And now they're losing one of their key play-callers? That's like taking away Superman from the Justice League 
. I'm all for a fresh start, but can't they just keep the same coaches and staff? It's like they're trying to recreate the wheel instead of building on what worked in the first place 
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. He's got all the skills, but has he got the experience to lead this team to another championship? I mean, two consecutive Super Bowls is a big ask, even for someone as talented as him 
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. But until then, I'm just gonna sit back and enjoy the drama 
. Bring it on, NFL season! 
. They've got all the pieces in place for another deep playoff run, but Jalen Hurts has been inconsistent at times and I think it's gonna take a while to get him right again 
. The Seahawks' move to hire Klint Kubiak was genius, I mean who wouldn't want to play with Sam Darnold under center? 
The real test for the Eagles will be can they keep up the defense and make enough offense adjustments to keep Mannion happy? 
! But I gotta say, this whole thing with Sean Mannion taking over on offense... it's a bit of a risk, you know? 
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The Eagles gotta step up their game 
! Losing Kubiak and Stoutland was a huge blow 
, but maybe Mannion's got the magic 
. Jalen Hurts is a great QB 
, but he needs a solid offense to shine through 
, so fingers crossed they can carry the load 
! The Seahawks' approach after their Super Bowl win was smart 
, and it's definitely something the Eagles should study 
- one going up and down like a rollercoaster 
️, and the other steady and straight 
. That's what just happened to the Eagles last year 
. One minute they're soaring high 
️, and the next, their offense crashes down 
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, they're trying again with Sean Mannion as their new coordinator 
- they need to figure out how all these pieces fit together 
. And yeah, Howie Roseman is always making big moves 
, but can they get it right this time? Only the Eagles know 
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That's some major brain drain right there 
Like, I get it, they need a change, but are we sure Mannion is the guy for the job? What makes him so special compared to the current play-caller? 
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then maybe, just maybe they can make another deep run in the playoffs 
, whereas the Eagles' approach to change seems more reactive 
. The question remains whether Sean Mannion's fresh perspective will be enough to revitalize the stagnant offense 
. Can he lead the team to another deep playoff run? Only time will tell 
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They need to bring in some new blood, not just throw in more of the same old play-calling 
but what if it doesn't work out?!?! 
