Makai Lemon's success hinges on new coach-QB relationship in Philly

Matt Zemek, Trojans WireWed, May 6, 2026 at 1:47 PM UTC

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As Makai Lemon joins the Philadelphia Eagles, the main offseason topic in the City of Brotherly Love is new offensive coordinator Sean Mannion, who replaced Kevin Patullo in the offseason. The Eagles' offense struggled under Patullo last season. Mannion becomes the most interesting man in Philly, asked to revive Hurts' career and the Eagles' offense. Eagles Wire has more on former team quarterback Donovan McNabb's remarks on the new coordinator-coach relationship:

"New voices bring new questions. That’s always the case when a team turns the page, especially in terms of an offensive playcaller. For the Philadelphia Eagles, the partnership between Jalen Hurts and offensive coordinator Sean Mannion is already under the microscope. Few understand that dynamic better than Donovan McNabb. During his time in the City of Brotherly Love, he witnessed a lot. He had Terrell Owens and DeSean Jackson at his disposal later. He was, at times, the Eagles' lone offensive weapon.

"Recently, as a guest on Up & Adams, he offered a measured, thoughtful perspective on Jalen Hurts, who, more often than not, had what McNabb sometimes didn't: a superior supporting cast. What was offered was a nuanced evaluation. McNabb didn’t rush to crown the pairing a success or label it a concern. Instead, he acknowledged what makes it intriguing.

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"There were many good points made here. On one hand, a fresh voice can unlock new layers of a quarterback's game. Different terminology. Different sequencing. Different ideas about how to attack defenses. That can be a good thing. That's especially true for a player like Hurts. He has shown a consistent willingness to grow, but change always comes with an adjustment period. Timing has to be rebuilt. Trust has to be established. The same is true for play-calling rhythm. That often defines elite offenses and takes time to develop."

You can get McNabb's specific remarks in the story, but the larger point remains that the Eagles are exploring a new way of doing things on offense. Makai Lemon's NFL career rests on how well this new coordinator-QB relationship unfolds in Philadelphia.

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