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Eagles’ Sean Mannion is doomed to repeat Kevin Patullo’s mistake if he stays stubborn

Philadelphia Eagles offensive coordinator Sean Mannion could be making the same mistakes that Kevin Patullo did if he stays stubborn.

Published: Friday, 25 September 2026 at 1:00 PM
Eagles’ Sean Mannion is doomed to repeat Kevin Patullo’s mistake if he stays stubborn
Key Things to Know
  • The Philadelphia Eagles have gained minus-six yards on eight pass attempts behind the line of scrimmage.
  • Offensive coordinator Sean Mannion stated he has no intention of abandoning the screen passing game.
  • Rookie first-round pick Makai Lemon recorded minus-five receiving yards in Week 1.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Philadelphia Eagles offensive coordinator Sean Mannion faces growing scrutiny over the team's struggles with screen passes and plays behind the line of scrimmage. Through recent play, the Eagles have accumulated minus-six receiving yards on eight pass attempts behind the line of scrimmage, marking the league's worst performance in that category.

Specific issues include targeting rookie first-round draft pick Makai Lemon behind the line of scrimmage, resulting in minus-five yards receiving in Week 1. When questioned on Wednesday, Mannion stated he has no plans to abandon the screen game, indicating that the offense needs to address fundamental and execution issues.

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