Before he called plays for the Eagles, Sean Mannion was the Rams’ ‘Big Shooter’

Philadelphia Eagles offensive coordinator Sean Mannion prepares to face the Los Angeles Rams, his former team where he played backup quarterback from 2015 to 2018. Former teammates and coaches recalled Mannion earning the nickname 'Big Shooter' from Dan Orlovsky for his intense arm strength and photographic memory. Now three games into his play-calling tenure in Philadelphia, Mannion aims to rebound from a loss to the Chicago Bears using offensive principles rooted in his time with the Rams.

Mannion's background includes working as an offensive assistant under Green Bay Packers coach Matt LaFleur after serving under Sean McVay in Los Angeles. The Eagles are adapting McVay-style concepts under Mannion, though injuries to tight ends like Dallas Goedert have limited multiple tight end sets. Former teammates such as Johnny Mundt noted Mannion's calm coaching demeanor compared to his fiery playing days as he continues establishing his system around quarterback Jalen Hurts.