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The Sean Mannion Problem Nobody Wants to Admit
The Sean Mannion Problem Nobody Wants to Admit
Sean Mannion has zero play-calling experience and nobody else wanted him as their OC. The Eagles are rolling the dice that he can save an offense that regressed under Kevin Patullo.
Eagles Draft Intel: Howie Roseman's Board Is Taking Shape at Pick 23
Eagles Draft Intel: Howie Roseman's Board Is Taking Shape at Pick 23
With the 2026 NFL Draft less than a month away, the Eagles are zeroing in on targets at No. 23. From edge rushers to offensive linemen to a potential A.J. Brown replacement, here's everything we know about Philadelphia's draft strategy.
The Shanahan Shift: How Sean Mannion's Outside Zone Scheme Reshapes the Eagles' Entire Roster Blueprint
The Shanahan Shift: How Sean Mannion's Outside Zone Scheme Reshapes the Eagles' Entire Roster Blueprint
New OC Sean Mannion is bringing a Shanahan-tree outside zone scheme to Philadelphia — and it's not just an offensive line adjustment. From the draft board to Jalen Hurts' development to the looming contract crisis, this scheme shift touches every corner of Howie Roseman's roster construction.
Eagles 2026 Position Report Cards: Defensive Line
Eagles 2026 Position Report Cards: Defensive Line
The Eagles defensive line entered 2025 facing massive turnover after losing Josh Sweat, Milton Williams, and Brandon Graham. A mid-season trade for Jaelan Phillips and Jordan Davis's breakout year kept the unit competitive, but Jalen Carter's regression and inconsistent edge pressure drag the grade down.
The Eagles Only Have 3 Guys to Pay — The 'Can't Afford Everyone' Myth
The Eagles Only Have 3 Guys to Pay — The 'Can't Afford Everyone' Myth
Eagles fans keep hearing the team can't pay everyone. But when you run the numbers, only three players need extensions in the next two years: Jalen Carter, Cooper DeJean, and Quinyon Mitchell.
Why the Eagles' WR3 Position Produces Nothing — And What It Means
Why the Eagles' WR3 Position Produces Nothing — And What It Means
The Eagles average 27 receptions per year from their third wide receiver. They're essentially playing 10 on 11 in the passing game, and it's killing their offense.
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AJ Brown Has 13 Drops in 521 Targets — The Numbers Don't Lie
AJ Brown Has 13 Drops in 521 Targets — The Numbers Don't Lie
The narrative that AJ Brown has a drop problem doesn't survive contact with the actual numbers. Thirteen drops in 521 targets over four years tells a very different story.
Howie Roseman's 'Stock Answer' on AJ Brown Tells You Everything
Howie Roseman's 'Stock Answer' on AJ Brown Tells You Everything
Howie Roseman gave the same rehearsed line about AJ Brown at the NFL owners meetings. When the GM won't say 'we're not trading him,' the writing is on the wall.
Eagles Draft Watch: 7 Tackles Could Go in Round 1 — Where Does Philly Fit?
Eagles Draft Watch: 7 Tackles Could Go in Round 1 — Where Does Philly Fit?
Seven offensive tackles could be selected in the first round of the 2026 NFL Draft. The Eagles have options at pick 23, but the offense-vs-defense conflict creates an interesting decision for Howie Roseman.
The Eagles' Safety Problem Isn't Going Away — And Howie Roseman Knows It
The Eagles' Safety Problem Isn't Going Away — And Howie Roseman Knows It
Howie Roseman was candid about why the Eagles let Reid Blankenship walk and what Tariq Woolen needs to prove. The safety position remains a question mark heading into the draft.
Have the Eagles Actually Gotten Better This Offseason? The Case For and Against
Have the Eagles Actually Gotten Better This Offseason? The Case For and Against
The Eagles signed Joe Tryon-Shoyinka and continued Howie Roseman's draft proofing strategy. But have they actually improved? The answer depends on how much faith you put in the NFL Draft.
The Eagles' $200 Million Crossroads: Why the A.J. Brown Decision Defines Philadelphia's Next Dynasty
The Eagles' $200 Million Crossroads: Why the A.J. Brown Decision Defines Philadelphia's Next Dynasty
Philadelphia faces its most consequential roster construction decision since the Wentz era. The A.J. Brown trade timeline, Jalen Carter's looming extension, and Howie Roseman's cap chess reveal a franchise at a critical inflection point.
Grading Every Howie Roseman First-Round Pick — And What It Tells Us About Pick 23
Grading Every Howie Roseman First-Round Pick — And What It Tells Us About Pick 23
With the 2026 NFL Draft approaching, we grade every first-round pick of the Howie Roseman era — from Brandon Graham to Nolan Smith — and identify the pattern that should guide the Eagles at pick 23.