Jason Kelce did not hold back after the Philadelphia Eagles made a big change on offense. On Thursday, the Eagles hired Sean Mannion as their new offensive coordinator. The move came after a tough season where the team’s offense struggled more than fans expected. Just a day later, former Eagles center Jason Kelce shared his honest thoughts on what this hire really means.Speaking on the New Heights podcast, Kelce said this decision shows the Eagles are ready to change how they play offense. According to him, this is not a small tweak. It is a clear message that the team wants something new, something different, and something fans have been asking for.The Eagles finished near the bottom of the league in key offensive stats this season. They also led the NFL in three-and-outs, which added to the frustration. With Sean Mannion stepping in, many believe the team is ready to move in a new direction.
Jason Kelce explains why Sean Mannion hiring signals big offensive changes for Jalen Hurts and the Philadelphia Eagles
Jason Kelce believes the Eagles are listening to their fans and critics.“This is a signal that the Eagles are going to change drastically and probably change in a way that a lot of Eagles fans want them to do,” Kelce said on the New Heights podcast.Kelce explained that fans had been upset all season about how the offense looked. He mentioned issues like limited route trees and plays that felt predictable.“There’s been a lot of noise throughout the year about stagnant offenses, limited route receivers, route trees, a lot of things that Monday morning quarterbacks have been showing clips of and getting Eagles fans fired up about,” Kelce said. “This is a clear sign that that is going to be drastically different next year. I’m excited to see what this looks like.”The Eagles fired Kevin Patullo on January 13 after just one season. Since Jalen Hurts became the full-time starter in 2021, this is the fourth offensive coordinator change. This season, Philadelphia finished 19th in scoring and 24th in total offense, the lowest rankings under head coach Nick Sirianni. The team also led the NFL in three-and-outs, according to NFL official statistics.Nick Sirianni also spoke about why the team chose Mannion.“It was quickly apparent in meeting with Sean that he is a bright young coach with a tremendous future ahead of him in this league,” Sirianni said. “I was impressed by his systematic views on offensive football and his strategic approach.”Sean Mannion spent the 2024 season with the Green Bay Packers as an offensive assistant and was promoted to quarterbacks coach in 2025. Before coaching, he played 11 years as an NFL quarterback. He was drafted 89th overall by the Los Angeles Rams in 2014 and also played for the Minnesota Vikings and Seattle Seahawks. He appeared in 14 NFL games, including three starts, and threw for 571 yards and one touchdown.
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