Packers Quarterback Sean Clifford Endorses New Eagles Offensive Coordinator Sean Mannion
The Philadelphia Eagles have officially hired Sean Mannion as their new offensive coordinator, a move that has drawn significant praise from Green Bay Packers quarterback Sean Clifford. Clifford, who worked closely with Mannion during the coach’s recent tenure in Green Bay, offered insight into what Philadelphia fans can anticipate from the 33-year-old’s leadership.
According to Clifford, Mannion possesses a distinct ability to connect with players and effectively translate his own playing experience to the coaching level. The former Penn State quarterback highlighted Mannion’s communication skills as a primary asset, noting that the new coordinator excels at bridging the gap between complex schematic concepts and on-field execution.
Clifford’s endorsement comes at a crucial time, as observers have raised objections regarding Mannion’s rapid ascent in the coaching ranks. Mannion, who retired from playing in 2024, has only two years of NFL coaching experience—serving first as an offensive assistant and then as a quarterbacks coach for the Packers. Skeptics point to his lack of play-calling history and his unremarkable statistics as a journeyman backup quarterback—recording zero touchdowns and three interceptions over a nine-year playing career—as reasons for concern regarding his readiness to lead the Eagles’ offense.
Despite these reservations, those inside NFL circles argue that backup quarterbacks often make the transition to coaching seamlessly due to the mental demands of the position. Mannion spent nearly a decade in quarterback rooms with the Los Angeles Rams, Minnesota Vikings, and Seattle Seahawks before joining the Packers’ staff. His supporters, including Clifford, suggest that his “internal memory” and detailed understanding of offensive systems outweigh his limited time on the sideline.
Mannion replaces the previous offensive coordinator following a season where the Eagles’ offensive production reportedly stagnated. As he steps into this elevated role, he is expected to leverage the relationships and technical knowledge praised by Clifford to revitalize Philadelphia’s attack for the 2026 season.
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