Matt LaFleur praises Eagles OC Sean Mannion as an elite offensive mind
Green Bay Packers head coach Matt LaFleur offered strong praise for new Philadelphia Eagles offensive coordinator Sean Mannion, calling him one of the hardest workers with a brilliant football mind during his media session at the NFL owners' meetings. Mannion, who previously coached under LaFleur in Green Bay, has quickly built a reputation as a rising offensive coach in the NFL. The former NFL quarterback has earned glowing remarks from two of his most important players in the first two months on the Eagles' coaching staff.
Star right tackle Lane Johnson joined Jalen Hurts in praising Mannion's offensive approach , highlighting the Shanahan/McVay factors in the offense. Hurts praised Mannion, calling him "amazing" and saying he's excited for what's ahead, adding the two have already been in communication. During a sit-down with Ryan Fitzpatrick and Andrew Whitworth, Johnson echoed those sentiments while hinting at playing less one-on-one on the outside at offensive tackle.
Matt LaFleur calls Sean Mannion one of the hardest workers he’s been around. pic. twitter.
com/vXhghMYaHC — PHLY Eagles (@PHLY_Eagles) March 30, 2026 A former NFL quarterback and 2015 third-round pick, Mannion, 33, played four seasons with the Rams, three seasons with the Vikings, and one season in Seattle with the Seahawks as a backup quarterback. Mannion is widely credited with playing an instrumental role in Malik Willis's development, who went from a bust in Tennessee to a $67. 5 million contract with the Dolphins.
During his NFL combine media session, GM Howie Roseman spoke on Mannion's arrival and what it could mean for Jalen Hurts. 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 Jalen Hurts is experiencing under center.