Eagles' QB Jalen Hurts is embracing Sean Mannion's offensive vision

“Our sources have told us that he's at times been reluctant to some of those changes but right he's as open as he's ever been to some of those. He's also been throwing offsite with some of his receivers, DeVonta Smith, who's his new No. 1, new veteran Elijah Moore. He's been getting after it, trying to get ready for this new offense. Eagles are going to look a lot different in 2026.”

For all of Jalen Hurts' early NFL success, one issue continues to follow him: his production against zone coverage. ESPN published a scathing article calling out the quarterback for "pushing back on changes that would diversify the scheme," including going under center more often. Hurts's also reportedly diverts from the game plan to what some in the organization feel is "an excessive degree."

The quarterback's struggles against zone coverage were also highlighted, and that will be priority No. 1 for Mannion and pass game coordinator Josh Grizzard. According to ESPN stats, Hurts faced zone on over 56% of offensive plays—one of the highest rates of his career. While his completion percentage remained solid, the impact plays dropped significantly. Against man coverage, Hurts threw 19 touchdowns to just three interceptions. Against zone, that number drastically fell to six touchdowns and three interceptions.

Hurts threw for 3,224 yards, 25 touchdowns, six interceptions, with 421 rushing yards and eight rushing touchdowns in 16 regular-season games.

Mannion will coordinate and build the Eagles' new offense and should thrive, having been a career backup quarterback who'll fully understand what Hurts is experiencing under center. Mannion has seen everything in the NFL, every system, every offense, and every defense that works to counter explosive offensive units. The 33-year-old played quarterback under several of today's top coaches during his journeyman career, including Sean McVay, Kevin Stefanski, Kevin O'Connell, and Klint Kubiak.

This article originally appeared on Eagles Wire: Eagles' offense is changing under Sean Mannion and Jalen Hurts