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Eagles' Mannion Tests Sideline, Booth Calling

Eagles offensive coordinator Sean Mannion is calling preseason games from both the sideline and booth to determine the best location for regular season play-calling.

Eagles offensive coordinator Sean Mannion is experimenting with calling games from different locations during the preseason. After feeling comfortable calling from the sideline in the first preseason game, Mannion will try the booth for the next contest to compare perspectives. likesport.biz

Mannion joins Giants OC Matt Nagy in trying to determine the optimal location for play-calling. "I was happy with how the quarterbacks were able to get us in and out of the huddle," Mannion said of his sideline experience. "I think through this preseason, an opportunity to kind of experience both" will help him make the best decision for the regular season.