Philadelphia Eagles’ latest hire should help solve one of Jalen Hurts’ offense most pressing issues heading into 2026
The shift in offensive philosophy should change the look of the Eagles under Jalen Hurts next season.
The Philadelphia Eagles continue to build out their new offensive coaching staff under head coach Nick Sirianni. After choosing former Green Bay Packers quarterbacks coach Sean Mannion to be their new offensive coordinator, former Tampa Bay Buccaneers OC Josh Grizzard has joined the staff as well.
Grizzard’s impact is one that I believe can make a noticeable difference in how effective the Eagles are with Jalen Hurts at quarterback. They need to turn some weaknesses into strengths and find themselves back on another playoff run next year.
Josh Grizzard can help Eagles offense improve on 3rd down next season
Eagles ranked 24th in 3rd down conversion rate last season under the tutelage of OC Kevin Patullo. With Sean Mannion taking over as play caller, and Grizzard as their pass game coordinator, they are hoping that will staunchly improve in 2026.
The numbers back that up when it comes to Grizzard’s impact for the Bucs last season.
In 2025, Tampa Bay was 9th in third down conversion rate. Keep in mind that the Buccaneers dealt with a flurry of offensive line injuries and did not have multiple starting wide receivers on numerous occasions due to injury. That was an impressive aspect of their offense.
Additionally, according to ESPN, Grizzard was Tampa Bay’s pass game coordinator in 2024 and was responsible for third down play calling. His calls helped the Bucs offense lead the NFL with a 50.9% conversion rate that season.
Schematic changes for Eagles offense should remedy some fans’ frustration
The amount of hitch routes that didn’t get to the sticks (and lack of creativity on third down) were both concerns, blended together times, from fans last season. The Eagles offense felt bland, even though they boasted Pro Bowl talent at wide receiver and a top-flight running back.
“The Eagles’ 26.8% hitch route rate in the playoffs is the highest in postseason history since routes were tracked (2012). Their 23.8% rate in the regular season was also the highest in NFL history. They played a different sport than the rest of the league.” — Brenden Deeg
The adjustment to Mannion and Grizzard’s philosophies should help put Eagles fans at ease a bit m ore often next season.
Mannion worked under Matt LaFleur for two seasons and understands his scheme quite well. He’s been lauded as one of the hardest workers as a young coach in the industry.
As for Grizzard, he wants to confuse defenses using motion and play action when it makes the most sense. He’s willing to take chances with his quarterback, and that is something that Patullo seemingly sauntered away from last season. Jalen Hurts, while limited in areas of his game, can’t have the “training wheels” on when it comes to play calling.
I don’t think that should be a worry with this new offensive coaching staff in place for Philadelphia.
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