Eagles' OC Sean Mannion details why Jalen Hurts is built to excel
Eagles OC Sean Mannion praised Jalen Hurts' arm talent, accuracy, football IQ, and relentless approach to mastering Philadelphia's offense during offseason workouts.
The Philadelphia Eagles have spent the offseason introducing new ideas offensively, but one thing remains unchanged entering the 2026 season: complete confidence in quarterback Jalen Hurts. New offensive coordinator Sean Mannion met with reporters and offered perhaps his strongest public endorsement yet of Hurts, praising everything from his physical tools to his relentless approach behind the scenes. After replacing Kevin Patullo and stepping into one of the NFL's highest-profile offensive coordinator roles, Mannion has spent the early stages of OTAs and Phase 2 of off-season workouts building chemistry with Philadelphia's franchise quarterback.
What he's seen so far has only reinforced why Hurts remains one of the league's elite signal-callers. During his face-to-face session with the Philly media, the Eagles' first-year offensive coordinator praised Jalen Hurts as “a very capable learner” while discussing their early connection and Hurts' adaptability. Recently asked about Mannion while on tour for his new book Better Than a Touchdown , Hurts stated, "He's amazing.
I'm excited for what's to come. " On Thursday, Mannion said more about Hurts. Sean Mannion on Jalen Hurts: "I really think he can do anything we ask of him.
He's accurate. He's a great athlete. He really attacks the fundamentals.