Watching the Birds
John Barchard talking about the Philadelphia Eagles every Tuesday, Thursday, and when there is breaking news!
Seriously, Fuck the Packers
Could we see Mukuba at the nickel LB spot on 3rd and longs? I think so! And we finally might see what Vic saw in training camp which is putting Cooper DeJean at safety at some point.
PLUS, I rant against Matt LaFluer and the Packers cause I really just can't stand them and just for the attempted Tush Push ban.
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Eagles Won the NFC East Without Playing This Week
Our good friend Stan from the Discord joins us this week! We get into all of the trades, what the heck the Eagles are going to do with Jihaad Campbell now, AND laugh at the entire division for doing exactly what we thought it would do.
All of that and more as we eye up the Packers on Monday Night Football.
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This Jalen Hurts' Team, That's What We Found Out
RECORDED ON MONDAY! (sorry for the delay). Maybe this team isn't as good with AJ Brown, or Saquon, or Smitty. But if Sunday showed us anything, as long as Jalen Hurts is here you are going to win.
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Things Will Be Even Better After the Bye Week
I know there is a lot of issues right now, but i think most of them might end up being solved by just getting a win and getting to the bye week. This week with Jakorian Bennett back and probably starting, I am just here to remind you why I think it's good for Cooper DeJean to be ready to play CB2. Injuries or matchup, it's time for him to cover WR2 all of the time.
Birds get a win 24-17!
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Put the Ball in Jalen's Hands
5 Things I Would Do to Fix the Eagles Offense:
Jalen, AJ, and DeVonta is the offensive trio that runs this Eagles offense right now. Don't turn away from them!
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5 Things That Would Fix the Eagles Offense
5 Things I Would Do to Fix the Eagles Offense:
1) You're a passing team until Nov
2) Run empty gun 40%-60% of the game
3) Saquon is more WR3 and less RB1
4) AJ in the slot always in 11 P
5) Dallas needs 10% more target share
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Za'Darius Smith Has Retired from the Eagles. Not a Misprint.
Well, the shit has officially hit the fan. Howie has got to stop the bleeding or start selling and I think it's time to sell.
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Burn The Offense To The Ground
If this is the best that AJ and Jalen can give us together, then maybe they really should be a part. The predictability of this offense isn't even close to the 2023 season, we are living in 2015 with a Super Bowl ring this time.
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The Church of Dawkins: Let's Come Together
Grab a hand, bow your hands, and act a fool. Birds 33-10.
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Nick Sirianni Has Never Dictated His Offensive Identity
The offense has made John lose his mind. That is all.
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Is There a Easier Problem to Fix Other than Getting AJ & DeVonta the Football?
The Eagles offense does have a lot of issues and not just AJ Brown, BUT are those problems easier to fix? Hell no. This should be simple and I think it will be this week: 33-26 Birds.
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Enjoy the Good, Criticize to Be Great
Everyone is correct this week, even AJ!
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Until Further Notice, His Name is Kevin Potato
I don't care what the line is at NovaCare, this is Jalen Hurts' offense and Kevin Potato needs to get out of the way. Kevin doesn't need more time as a play caller, both he and Sirianni need to listen to their QB. PLUS I stop by GIANT and chat with our new hat member Jim! We gush over last week's win and chat about our favorite Herr's snacks.
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...My Rams Postgame is Nothing But Me Laughing
Sean McVay LMAO!
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We Finally Get to See Saquon Run a Ton vs the Rams
This week, I express my love for Za'Darius Smith and why I believe there is massive storyline with the Packers now that he's here in Philadelphia. AND, I try to answer these questions heading into the week:
1) Why is Jalen Carter not in shape?
2) Does anyone actually believe the passing game will be "fixed" this week?
3) Is there anything to the theory that the Eagles are playing possum with their offense?
4) What will it take for us to trust Adoree at CB2?
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Cut it Out Nick
Since Nick Sirianni became the head coach we have ALWAYS critiqued his passing offense in some way shape or form. So I am pretty content to wait for answers from this offense as it recovers from a short offseason and I am so happy the Eagles are 2-0. But my biggest critique from the win in Kansas City and from Dallas keep showing up. The Eagles have zero pass attempts in the 10-19 yard range after 2 weeks, and that can no longer continue if Jalen Hurts truly wants to be a top 5 QB.
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What Will They Say About Jalen Hurts After Sunday?
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Tank Bigsby is an Eagle!
WELCOME TANK BIGSBY TO THE PARTY! Some quick thoughts on his overall all role, a little deeper dive in to what I think Za'Darius Smith's usage might look like, and I am doubling down on seeing Cooper DeJean at CB2 as early as this week vs KC.
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I Think Jalen Carter is Getting Suspended
I think Jalen Carter is gonna get suspended, I am warming up to the idea of Cooper DeJean at CB2, and I am JACKED about what I saw from Jalen Hurts in Week 1 vs Dallas.
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Birds 2025 Hype Speech
LFG!!!!!
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Cowboys Are So Bad, I'm Losing Interest in the Rivalry
TODAY, we kickoff gameday week with our good friend Nanks from Melbourne, Australia as he and Barchard talk about the Parsons trade, why neither of think it really helps the Packers become a contender, and chat about what move Howie could make next before the trade deadline this season.
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The Eagles Roster Doesn't Make Sense to Me
The Eagles have so many WRs, a backup QB that won't play a 2nd preseason game, and no one that can really play CB2. Don't you think Howie is trying to get a deal done with Tanner right now? I do. That's my biggest takeaway as Eagles training camp comes to an end.
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What the John Metchie Trade Could Mean for the Eagles
I don't think John Metchie being here automatically means there is a corresponding move, but I would be lying to you if I didn't at least think about what that would look like without Dotson here. PLUS, Drew Mukuba gives me new life and a lot less worry about CB2 heading into the season.
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Reacting to the Bennett Trade and Life After Blankenship
John reacts to Howie kicking off his annual August trade party by stealing Jakorian Bennett from the Raiders. We dive into what this means for the CB2 battle, why Cooper DeJean is absolutely not just a slot corner, and how the Eagles are already setting up life after Reed Blankenship. Plus, crack a beer, tailgate season is here.
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Micah, Terry, Harris, The Eagles New Stadium, and Training Camps Stats Kick Ass
John welcomes in his good Eagles buddy Jamie, who he has shared many tailgates and Eagles road trips with over the last couple of year, as we laugh at the Cowboys, rip the Commanders, chat about the Eagles new possible stadium, and cheer for even more training camp stats during the summer.
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Eagles Have the Best Dynasty Window in Philadelphia Sports History
We welcome David Ramos from the Discord as we get excited about Jihaad Campbell, chat about how we believe CB2 is Adoree Jackson's job to lose, and we ponder if this Eagles team has the best dynasty window that we have ever seen in Philly sports.
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Vic Fangio is the star, not DeJean, not Baun. It's Vic.
You might not like what I have to say about Cooper DeJean upfront, but by the end I think you can at least see where I am coming from. Vic Fangio is a genius, and has the best supporting cast in the league.
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Roger Goodell is the Enemy of the Eagles
Rodger Goodell and the inner circle of the owners on his side is actively trying to dismantle what the Eagles built, and no thinks one Jalen Hurts does anything. We'll I've had enough of that shit! Go birds.
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Birds Aren't Using 32 on a Prospect | Some Draft Thoughts
Some quick draft thoughts! I've thought all month that the Eagles are using pick 32 for a vet, and I am not backing down now.
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Sean McVay Belongs in the Hall of Fame of Whiners
As if this week wasn't dumb enough both Sean McVay and Sean McDermott both showed their cards about why they think the Tush Push needs to go. The real reasoning? They just don't like it. That's it. That's the wwhhhhhholllllle argument. What a bunch of losers.
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How Many Team Do You Believe Want to Ban the Tush Push?
Can you come up with 24 teams that would want to ban the Tush Push? I couldn't. But I do think you could convince at least 5 teams to say yes! Also, how would you feel about trading Jahan Dotson to the Packers? Let's get it into it.
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11 Possible Trade Partner Before the NFL Draft
I've been deep in the Pepe Silvia mode, chain-smoking and piecing together where the Eagles mail's is going. Grab your coffee and tinfoil hats, because we're diving into the Eagles' NBA-style offseason strategy. 11 trade partners, mainly in the AFC and a reminder that the future RT tackle of the Eagle might be on the roster already.
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An Emotional Goodbye to Brandon Graham
Thank you for everything BG. I 100% cut some onions around the microphone today.
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Dillion, Uche, Jackson, and why the Eagles are building this way in 2025
AJ Dillion, Josh Usche, and Adoree Jackson... not that exciting right? Have no fear, the draft is near and it's something the Eagles have nailing which is a lot different the last time the Eagles won a Super Bowl. I also get into why I think the Commanders made the biggest mistake of the off-season by trading for Tunsil.
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CJGJ GETS TRADED | ANTHONY RICHARDSON, EAGLE?
WHOA! Didn't see CJGJ getting traded. What are the Eagles going to do next? I think they might go after Anthony Richardson now that Kenny Pickett is in Cleveland.
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Where is the Eagles free agency ship heading next?
Howie is PAYING out properly.... so where is this going? Let's try and figure out together! I am getting us started by suggested something really dumb and maybe a big surprise might be Tee Higgins since the Bengals have no problem fucking up something really good. AND Slay/CJGJ was pretty funny and it also touched small nerve for me so I have to call out Darius lol. Also last thing, you midnight green people are absolute LOSERS. go birds.
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Slay is Going to Come Back to Philly
Welcome to Watching the Birds!
Name change is mainly because no one was able to pronounce Bell and The Birdmen in the first place, and I never really loved the name. Same show, different name, and it's what we do! We're just watching the Birds. Today we chat about Slay's "cut", Deebo to the Commanders, the new QB coach, and a lot more!
Plus the trade wind pirate finally comes back :)
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REPORT: 2 AFC Teams Asking About Goedert's Availability
BARCHARD BOMB: It looks like 2 teams are prepared to trade for Dallas Goedert if he can't get an extension done with the Eagles.
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You'll Never Be Able to Ban the Tush Push
So what do you want the Eagles to look like in 2025?
Barchard gets into AJ Brown's interview from Million Dollarz Worth of Game and why he doesn't believe the Eagles are going to be able to rely on Saquon as much in 2025. And of course we found out the the Green Bay Packers are trying to ban the tush push this season, which is hilarious cause there isn't a chance in hell the play gets banned.
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Some Thoughts on Kevin Patullo
I understand why people want to jump out and say the (very obvious) hiring of Kevin Patullo is another Brian Johnson 2.0, and while that's a possibility I don't think 2025 has a chance to reach 2023 levels. That's just overreacting out of pure fear. Patullo isn't here to be the offensive mind, this is Jalen's offense.
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