Eagles Quarterback Coach Sean Mannion's Transition Process Under Scrutiny, with Jeff Garcia Offering His Hand; Eagles Deny Any Contact from Former QB
Jeff Garcia, the legendary quarterback who led the Eagles to an NFC East title and a playoff win in 2004, has reached out to new Eagles OC Sean Mannion to offer his help during Mannion's transition into a first-time coordinator and play caller. However, his overtures have gone unreturned by team management.
According to Garcia, he had attempted to contact Nick Sirianni and Howie Roseman about joining the staff, but so far, no response has been received. Despite this, Garcia maintains that he wants to help Mannion develop the quarterback room and implement a more efficient offense.
Garcia, who coached in the NFL for just one season as an assistant with the Rams in 2015, believes that Mannion's background as a former quarterback will be beneficial for Jalen Hurts, the team's Super Bowl MVP. However, he also thinks that Hurts needs to work on his decision-making and getting the ball out of his hands faster.
"If he wants to see that room develop and take what the message is and apply it on the field than he's got to be more hands on," Garcia said. "He can't expect Mannion to be that guy."
Garcia also expressed concerns about Hurts' tendency to rely too much on his legs, which could disrupt the offense's consistency.
Meanwhile, the Eagles have reportedly planned to interview Greg Olson, a former coach who worked with Garcia and was with him in Detroit when he played for the Lions, for their QBs coach gig. While this may indicate that the team is looking outside for advice on Mannion's transition, it remains unclear whether they will ultimately consider Garcia's offer.
As for Garcia himself, while his phone calls to Sirianni and Roseman have gone unreturned, he seems unfazed by the situation. He has been vocal about the need for the Eagles' coaching staff to be more involved in developing their quarterback room and implementing a more efficient offense.
The full interview between Garcia and Mike Gill and Scott Grayson can be viewed online, providing further insight into Garcia's thoughts on Mannion's transition and Hurts' future with the team.
Jeff Garcia, the legendary quarterback who led the Eagles to an NFC East title and a playoff win in 2004, has reached out to new Eagles OC Sean Mannion to offer his help during Mannion's transition into a first-time coordinator and play caller. However, his overtures have gone unreturned by team management.
According to Garcia, he had attempted to contact Nick Sirianni and Howie Roseman about joining the staff, but so far, no response has been received. Despite this, Garcia maintains that he wants to help Mannion develop the quarterback room and implement a more efficient offense.
Garcia, who coached in the NFL for just one season as an assistant with the Rams in 2015, believes that Mannion's background as a former quarterback will be beneficial for Jalen Hurts, the team's Super Bowl MVP. However, he also thinks that Hurts needs to work on his decision-making and getting the ball out of his hands faster.
"If he wants to see that room develop and take what the message is and apply it on the field than he's got to be more hands on," Garcia said. "He can't expect Mannion to be that guy."
Garcia also expressed concerns about Hurts' tendency to rely too much on his legs, which could disrupt the offense's consistency.
Meanwhile, the Eagles have reportedly planned to interview Greg Olson, a former coach who worked with Garcia and was with him in Detroit when he played for the Lions, for their QBs coach gig. While this may indicate that the team is looking outside for advice on Mannion's transition, it remains unclear whether they will ultimately consider Garcia's offer.
As for Garcia himself, while his phone calls to Sirianni and Roseman have gone unreturned, he seems unfazed by the situation. He has been vocal about the need for the Eagles' coaching staff to be more involved in developing their quarterback room and implementing a more efficient offense.
The full interview between Garcia and Mike Gill and Scott Grayson can be viewed online, providing further insight into Garcia's thoughts on Mannion's transition and Hurts' future with the team.