Nguyen noted that Mannion will ask Hurts to do things he hasn't done in the past, such as throwing over the middle more and playing under center.
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Former Eagles cornerback Darius Slay offered perspective on Hurts' ability to handle coaching transitions.
"One thing I know about Hurts, he's been having different coordinators for his whole career. So he's very good at adjusting," Slay said on ESPN's NFL Live.
Slay emphasized that Hurts will find a way to make himself comfortable under the new system.
"With him being under center, it'll be a new test for him," Slay said. "Turning his back to the defense and seeing a different picture."
Slay expressed confidence in Hurts' mindset, saying he loves a challenge and is looking forward to the season.
Initial feedback from offseason program participation indicates positive adaptation from foundational players, including running back Saquon Barkley.
Berman noted that the buy-in from Hurts, Barkley, and the offensive line during the spring should be encouraging.
The team will center its revamped passing attack around DeVonta Smith while integrating young options like Makai Lemon and Eli Stowers.
Wide receiver Marquise Basquine commented on the schematic value of field-stretching speed within modern passing frameworks.
"The threat that Marquise poses, it's going to impact the defense," Basquine said.
He stated that defensive coordinators must systematically account for explosive vertical threats regardless of the coverage shell deployed.
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"Whether they play two-high shell or one high, Marquise's presence, even though he's not going to be the first guy people think of, people who know football and understand the threat of speed, you always have to account for it," Basquine said.
