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Eagles' offense needs quick fixes
Eagles' offense struggles with new OC Sean Mannion's scheme.
In brief
Eagles' offense struggles with new OC Sean Mannion's scheme. The Eagles' offense lacks key blockers to execute Sean Mannion's West Coast scheme, risking continued poor performance. Originally reported by PhillyVoice.
Eagles' current status
The Eagles are an average team with above-average talent but have issues that need resolving before becoming above average again.
Offensive scheme change
The Eagles hired Sean Mannion to refresh their decaying offense with his modernized West Coast scheme.
Offensive performance issues
The Eagles rank 22nd in pass percentage from under center (27.8%) and have the lowest percentage of play action in the NFL (15.6%).
Perimeter blocking challenges
The Eagles lack enough two-way blockers/pass catchers like George Kittle, Davante Adams, Tucker Kraft, and Puka Nacua.
Tay Wicks' role
Tay Wicks is the only Eagles receiver who can consistently leverage his bigger body on the edge and be a weapon in the passing game.
Makai Lemon's struggles
Rookie WR Makai Lemon has a study frame but hasn't blocked well and is the receiver they're trying to spring on screens.
DeVonta Smith's blocking
DeVonta Smith plays bigger than his 170-pound frame would suggest but shouldn't be asked to lead block.
Jalen Carter's block
Jalen Carter blocked a kick in a tight game against Washington.
Barkley's run example
Barkley picked up about 7 extra yards on that run thanks to Wicks sealing off Bears CB Jaylon Johnson.
Barkley's block failure
Barkley tripped over Smith's right foot as the receiver was being driven back, a better block would've allowed him to cut up the sideline.
Lemon's block failure
Commanders S Nick Cross easily shoved off Lemon then came through to stop Barkley after a very short gain.
Play action failures
The Eagles have tried to execute the orbit motion screen to Lemon three times this season and are now 0-for-3.
What's next
The Eagles have time to figure out their offensive issues but personnel and scheme fit may be a larger problem than growth and experience.
At a glance
The Eagles' offense lacks key blockers to execute Sean Mannion's West Coast scheme, risking continued poor performance.
