Hurts' New Coach: NFL Rules Delay Offseason Scheme

0:00It's March 31st. I'm Cory with the story. This is NFL News Today, driven by AI and Bill for football fans. People think quarterbacks like Jalen Herd to jump straight into schemes with new coaches. But that's not how the NFL rolls anymore. Rules locked in back in 2011, ban any football talk until the offseason program kicks off. For the Eagles, that's April 20th, when new offensive coordinator Sean Manion hurts his seventh play collar in seven seasons can finally chat. Specifics with his QB. Those early days are phase one of organized team activities. Just two weeks of meetings, strength training and rehab. No on-field stuff yet. Phase two adds drills, but no contact. And phase three brings seven on seven and 11 on 11 work through early June. Then it's dead time until training camp in late July. Eagles head coach Nick Sireani shut down questions on Herd's transition, reminding folks these rules protect players down time. The NFL Players Association pushed hard for this over 15 years to boost quality of life and coaches like Sireani dig it too.

1:05He even said it's key for guys to get away from the grind. Manion pulls from the Kyle Shanahan and Sean McVeigh coaching trees. Heavy on-play action passes where Herd shines. Sireani pointed to a perfect game against the Vikings last season. All four passes complete for 121 yards and a score under. Expect those unique herds traits to mesh smooth once they link up. With rest locked in, the Eagles gear up for a fresh offense vibe come spring.