NFL: The Insiders on Jalen Hurts

PodcastThe NFL Report: Ohio State Reunion in Houston + Gregg Rosenthal Joins the ShowOctober 14, 2026

From the episode

Still trying to figure things out offensively. I feel like Sean Manning, their offensive coordinator, has been trying to call plays with one hand behind his back. You don't have Barkley, you don't have Devontae Smith yet.

Mentioned at 22:48 – 23:26

STACKED’s take

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Hurts hampered by absence of Barkley and Smith in Eagles offense.

Jalen Hurts and the Eagles offense are struggling without Saquon Barkley and DeVonta Smith; the source notes that offensive coordinator Sean Manning has been 'trying to call plays with one hand behind his back' due to the absence of these key weapons.