Eagles Offensive Staff Overhaul Coming: Who Stays and Who Go

New Coordinator, New Questions

The Philadelphia Eagles have their new offensive coordinator in Sean Mannion, but that's just the beginning of what could be a significant staff overhaul. The latest Birds 365 episode dove deep into which coaches might survive the transition and which ones could be looking for new jobs. Watch the full episode on YouTube.

When a new coordinator takes over, especially one as young and inexperienced as the 33-year-old Mannion, no position coach's job is truly safe. The Eagles have several veteran assistants who have been with the organization for years, but change often brings fresh voices and new perspectives.

The Jeff Stoutland Question

Perhaps the biggest question mark surrounds offensive line coach Jeff Stoutland. While he's widely regarded as one of the best in the business, his future isn't guaranteed. The discussion on Birds 365 highlighted that this could be a two-way conversation - does Stoutland want to work under a new, much younger coordinator?

Stoutland has been with the Eagles for years and has developed one of the most physical, dominant offensive lines in football. But he's also getting older, and the question becomes whether he wants to adapt to potentially new schemes and philosophies under Mannion's leadership.

The Eagles would never fire Stoutland outright - his reputation and success speak for themselves. Any departure would likely be framed as a mutual decision or retirement, preserving relationships while allowing for a fresh start.

Other Coaches on the Hot Seat

Quarterbacks coach Scott Leffler appears to be the most vulnerable position coach. He's the newest addition to the staff, having joined more recently than others, and there's an old saying in the coaching world: "Last guy in, first guy out."

New offensive coordinators often want to bring in their own quarterbacks coach, especially when they're former quarterbacks themselves like Mannion. This is typically one of the first changes made, as the relationship between coordinator and quarterbacks coach is crucial for installing new concepts and working with the signal-caller.

Running backs coach Jamal Singleton could also be at risk, particularly if the Eagles want to shift toward a more zone-based running scheme similar to what Kyle Shanahan and Mike McDaniel have popularized. However, this might be overthinking things - there are only so many ways to run the football, and the Eagles' power-based approach has been successful.

Wide receivers coach Aaron Moorhead presents an interesting case. He's been with the organization through multiple regime changes and has overseen what might be the best wide receiver duo in Eagles history with A.J. Brown and DeVonta Smith. But sometimes coaching changes are about bringing in fresh voices rather than performance issues.

The Experience Gap Challenge

One of the most intriguing dynamics will be how Mannion manages coaches who have significantly more experience than he does. It's one thing to hire a 33-year-old coordinator when you're bringing in his entire staff. It's another to put him in charge of veteran coaches who have been successful for years.

This setup creates potential for friction if things don't go smoothly early in the season. Philadelphia is a pressure-cooker environment with sky-high expectations, and if the offense struggles out of the gate, questions about authority and experience could surface quickly.

The Eagles are essentially betting that Mannion has the natural leadership qualities and football acumen to command respect from day one. His physical presence, quarterback background, and endorsements from coaches like Sean McVay and Kevin O'Connell suggest he might have those intangible qualities.

Timeline and Approach

Unlike when the Eagles hired Kellen Moore as coordinator and allowed him to bring in just two assistants, Mannion's situation might be different. The organization seems committed to giving him what he needs to succeed, which could mean more staff changes than initially expected.

The process won't happen overnight. Position coach changes often trickle out over weeks or even months, with the full staff announcement coming much later in the offseason. Some moves might not become public until the Eagles make their comprehensive staff announcement.

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The Balancing Act

Ultimately, this comes down to finding the right balance between continuity and change. The Eagles don't want to throw away institutional knowledge and successful relationships, but they also need to empower their new coordinator to build the staff he needs.

Mannion's success or failure might depend as much on navigating these personnel decisions as it does on his actual play-calling and scheme design. It's a delicate situation that will test his leadership skills before he even calls his first play.

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