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Former Vikings Backup Lands New OC Job
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The Minnesota Vikings struggled mightily at the quarterback position this season. After turning over the position to J.J. McCarthy , they also opted against having any sort of mentor for him to learn from. Sam Howell was a massive flop and Carson Wentz was acquired just days before the season started.
It wasn't always this big of a mess for the Vikings . They previously have had established starters, and backup that could read the field were also part of the picture. Sean Mannion may have been among the better clipboard holders in recent NFL history.
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He quickly went from the playing field to the coaching ranks, and now he's got a big time promotion.
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Despite never being the first option, Sean Mannion carved out a six-year NFL career and made more than $7 million to throw just 110 passes. After being released by the Minnesota Vikings in 2023, he turned his attention to coaching. He worked with the Green Bay Packers quarterbacks last season and is now one of 32 NFL offensive coordinators.
Mannion is just 33 years old and has been handed the Philadelphia Eagles offensive coordinator role. Nick Sirianni made changes to his staff after Philadelphia failed to meet expectations this season. Just one season ago the Eagles knocked off the Kansas City Chiefs in the Super Bowl.
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Mannion's football experience is substantial. While he threw for just 523 yards and one touchdown during his NFL career, he has been involved with the game for virtually his entire life. A four-year starter for Oregon State in college, Mannion threw for 13,600 yards and 83 touchdowns in 47 games. He led the Pac-12 in 2013.
A different challenge now awaits Mannion as he takes on a much more high-profile role. In Green Bay he was focused on Jordan Love and Malik Willis . With Philadelphia, he'll be tasked with getting the most out of Jalen Hurts , Saquon Barkley , and Devonta Smith .
It remains to be seen if Mannion will continue to employ the tush push so religiously. I'm sure that conversation was had over the course of his two interviews with the franchise. Hurts is coming off a relatively lackluster year, and despite the 11-5 record , the Super Bowl-winning franchise wants more.
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