# Eagles' offense needs quick fixes

> Eagles' offense struggles with new OC Sean Mannion's scheme.
- Title: Eagles' offense needs quick fixes · PhillyVoice | Shortify
- Summary: 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…
- Keywords: eagles, nfl, sean mannion, offense, blocking, jalen hurts, devonta smith, tay wicks, mako lemon, play action, news, local
- Source: PhillyVoice — https://phillyvoice.com/eagles-biggest-issues-resolve-offense-nick-sirianni-sean-mannion-saquon-barkley
- Published: 2026-09-30T16:18:24.054+00:00
- Read time: 2 min
- Topics: eagles, nfl, sean mannion, offense, blocking, jalen hurts, devonta smith, tay wicks, mako lemon, play action, news, local
## 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.
## Key takeaway

The Eagles' offense lacks key blockers to execute Sean Mannion's West Coast scheme, risking continued poor performance.