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Lane Johnson details why Sean Mannion's offense has him energized
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The Sean Mannion era is underway in Philadelphia. The former NFL quarterback, who has been promoted to rising offensive coordinator, 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 new Eagles offensive coordinator Sean 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.
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 .
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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. 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 was a 2015 third-round pick by the Rams and 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: Lane Johnson is eager for creativity in Sean Mannion's offense
