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Sheil is joined by Shawn Syed of SumerSports to review the latest film on the Eagles. Shawn takes a look at some 2026 Eagles draftees: Makai Lemon, Markel Bell, and Eli Stowers, and evaluates how they played against the Commanders. Which current coordinators could the Eagles look to as their next head coach if Nick Sirianni doesn’t return? Sheil is then joined by Adam Aaronson of The Philly Voice to discuss the Sixers' hot start to the season. What is it like covering this version of the Sixers with LeBron James and all the hype surrounding the team? What is...

The Eagles have lost their sixth game in a row, falling to the Commanders 27-10 on Sunday Night Football. Sheil discusses it all with Rich Hofmann of The Broad Street Bulletin. Is this the worst Eagles team of our lifetime? How can head coach Nick Sirianni survive this? Plus, the Sixers are the top team in the eastern conference entering Monday and added two more wins over the weekend against the Knicks and Hornets. The guys discuss what has stood out to the start of the season.

(01:49) - Is this the worst Eagles team...

Sheil is joined by Zach Berman of The Athletic to discuss the latest on the Eagles. First, the guys talk about Jalen Carter’s locker room comments on Wednesday following a tough loss at home against the Cowboys. Do the Eagles have a culture problem? What potential trades could we see in the coming days? Plus, predictions, mailbag, and the Sixers win again!

(04:06) - Jalen Carter’s comments

(22:12) - Do the Eagles have a culture problem?

(31:44) - Potential trades

(1:18:43) - Ma...

Sheil is joined by Shawn Syed of SumerSports for our weekly film review of the Eagles' loss to the Cowboys on 'Monday Night Football.' The defense truly was beat down in one of their worst performances of the Vic Fangio era. What caused such a collapse on that side of the ball? The guys also go through some trade scenarios for players currently on the team. Plus, Shawn’s Movie Minute!

(09:56) - The defense

(24:40) - Jihaad Campbell

(30:52) - The offense

The Eagles fell to the Cowboys 38–21 on Monday Night Football, their fifth consecutive loss. Sheil is joined by Rich Hofmann of The Broad Street Bulletin to break down the loss and what the future holds for the Eagles. What happened to Vic Fangio’s defense? Were there actually bright spots for the Tanner McKee-led offense? Should the Eagles start trading away pieces as the deadline approaches? Plus, the Sixers are off to a solid start despite Sunday’s loss to the Pistons. What has stood out about LeBron and the rest of the squad so far?

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Sheil is joined by Zach Berman of The Athletic to discuss the latest on the Eagles, including more on the Jalen Hurts blood clot situation. Ahead of their division rival matchup against the Cowboys, which notable Eagles could make their return to the field? If the Eagles win or lose, what will we be talking about? Plus, a huge comeback for the Sixers in their home opener on Thursday and the mailbag!

(02:46) - Jalen Hurts situation

(19:34) - Latest possible injury returns

(29:40) - Sean Mannion...

The Sixers defeated the New York Knicks 106-100 on Opening Night on their road to 82-0. Sheil is joined by Roy Burton of The Broad Street Line to discuss LeBron James and Jaylen Brown’s debuts in Sixers uniforms, and how the team looked in the first game of the season. Sheil is then joined by Shawn Syed of SumerSports to discuss the Eagles film following their fourth straight loss to the Carolina Panthers. Also, providing an update on the Jalen Hurts situation. Plus, return of the movie minute!

(00:27) - Sixers defeat the Knicks on...

Eagles QB Jalen Hurts will miss the remainder of the season due to blood clots in his lungs. Sheil and Zach Berman of The Athletic discuss the entire situation surrounding Hurts’s diagnosis and whether the Eagles mishandled the situation. Why was Hurts allowed to play against the Jaguars in London knowing he had reportedly stayed up in order to play? Will the Eagles be punting on the season?

(04:17) - Jalen Hurts in the hospital prior to the game in London

(06:56) - Nick Sirianni’s press conference

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The Eagles fell to the Carolina Panthers 25-14 on Sunday at home, with Tanner McKee making the start in place of Jalen Hurts, who was placed on IR. Sheil and Rich Hofmann of The Broad Street Bulletin discuss the Eagles' fourth loss in a row. Is this offense completely irreparable under Nick Sirianni and Sean Mannion? Are we possibly looking at a team that could be sellers at the trade deadline? Plus, Sheil wants a scene in a show with local roots.

(02:12) - Breaking down the major plays

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Can you believe it?! One of the most highly-anticipated Sixers seasons ever is just a couple of days away from tipping-off. Sheil is joined by Rich Hofmann of The Broad Street Bulletin to break it all down with a Kapadia 10. Will LeBron’s use of Fanatics helicopter be a nuisance? Where will the Sixers offense and defense rank? Plus, bold predictions and final season outcome.

(06:22) - Narratives surrounding the team

(14:55) - Which bench player is most likely to become a fan favorite?

(29:18) - How co...

Sheil is joined by Zach Berman of The Athletic to discuss the latest news and notes on the Eagles as they prepare to face the Carolina Panthers. ZB has his patented ZB3 in which he reviews the Eagles' game-management decisions, Jalen Hurts's calf update, and when Landon Dickerson could possibly return. What will we be discussing if the Eagles win or lose? Anthony Dabbundo then joins the show to discuss the Phillies giving interim manager Don Mattingly a two-year deal. Plus, the mailbag!

(03:26) - Big picture outlook on the season

Sheil is joined by Shawn Syed of SumerSports in the latest film review of the Eagles' last-second 19-17 loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars in London. The guys open up the pod revisiting the ever-controversial kickoff that led to the final field goal that sealed the Eagles' fate. Has the defense completely turned the corner and given this team some hope? Why has the offense been so stagnant?

(03:28) - The kickoff

(21:28) - The defense

(40:37) - The offense

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The Eagles fell to the Jacksonville Jaguars 19-17 thanks to a few blunders down the stretch and a last-second field goal to seal the victory for the Jags. Who’s to blame for the loss? Sheil is joined by Rich Hofmann of The Broad Street Bulletin to discuss all of the action from across the pond. What are the major takeaways from the game?

(04:45) - The final kickoff

(23:36) - The Eagles' final drive

(39:46) - Takeaways from the game

(48:30) - Di...

It's been quite the week at the Jefferson Health Training Complex, with future Hall of Famer Lane Johnson announcing his retirement and OL Cam Jurgens being traded to the Baltimore Ravens. Sheil is joined by Zach Berman to discuss Lane's career, what he meant to the Eagles franchise, and how the Jurgens trade impacts the offensive line. The Eagles also have a game this weekend in London against the Jacksonville Jaguars with a pretty decimated roster. What are the chances the Birds come out victorious? Plus, the mailbag!

(02:47) - Cam Jurgens trade

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Sheil is joined by Shawn Syed of SumerSports to review the Eagles film against the Los Angeles Rams. How would Shawn fix this offense and all of its deficiencies? How much are Nick Sirianni, Sean Mannion, and Jalen Hurts to blame for the shortcomings of the offense thus far? Has the defense regressed this season? Plus, a look ahead to the Jaguars game in London.

(02:34) - Shawn’s fix for the Eagles offense

(10:25) - Difference between Eagles offense this year and last

(40:03) - How mu...

The Eagles fell to the Los Angeles Rams 24-20 on Sunday, their second loss in a row. Sheil is joined by Rich Hofmann of The Broad Street Bulletin to discuss the loss and the massive number of injuries the team has compiled in the early portion of the season. Is there hope for this team if the key players are able to come back healthy, or is this team just mediocre? Also, where does coaching come into the equation?

(02:54) - Biggest takeaways and offense

(22:25) - The Eagles on third...

The Philadelphia Phillies' 2026 season has officially come to an end after they fell to the Atlanta Braves 6-2 in Game 3 of the NL Wild Card Series. Sheil is joined by Anthony Dabbundo to discuss yet another season of this team falling short and what the future holds with a possible lockout looming. Has this core of Phillies players run its course? Should Dave Dombrowski remain the Phillies' GM? How difficult would it be to trade some of the Phillies' key contributors?

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The Philadelphia Eagles are set to face the Los Angeles Rams at home on Sunday following a horrific Monday-night loss to the Bears. Sheil is joined by Zach Berman of The Athletic, who has his patented ZB3 thoughts on the discussion surrounding the recent early-round draft picks. Will Andy Dalton remain the backup QB? What’s Zack Baun’s status heading into Sunday’s game due to being in concussion protocol? What will the discussion be if the Eagles win or lose? Plus, game predictions and a loaded mailbag!

(03:13) - The safety rotation

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The Phillies staved off elimination in Game 2 of their wild-card series against the Atlanta Braves thanks to some clutch performances from the Phillies' stars. Sheil and Anthony Dabbundo break down every key moment from the game and discuss what the team has to do to advance to the next round in Game 3 on Thursday.

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Sheil is joined by Shawn Syed in Part 1 of today’s pod for film review of the Eagles' horrific loss to the Bears. How did Ben Johnson effectively outcoach Vic Fangio and Nick Sirianni? In Part 2 of the pod, Sheil is joined by Anthony Dabbundo to discuss the Phillies' crushing Game 1 wild-card series loss to the Atlanta Braves.

(02:23) - The Eagles defense

(13:18) - Assessing the DL and pass rush

(30:27) - The Eagles offense

(53:16) - Phillies fall to the Braves in...

Sheil is joined by Rich Hofmann of The Broad Street Bulletin following the Eagles' stunning blowout loss to third-string QB Case Keenum and the Bears. The guys discuss the biggest moments of the game and what ultimately led to the blowout, including an Andy Dalton red zone interception and the horrific play of the defense. Why do Vic Fangio units have such a tough time going up against Ben Johnson? Did Jalen Hurts's concussion evaluation cost the Eagles the game?

(02:41) - Bears dominate Eagles and defensive struggles

(31:09) - Andy...

The Phillies have made the playoffs for the fifth year in a row, even though it took the final day of the season to finally clinch a spot. Sheil is joined by Anthony Dabbundo, a.k.a. Tony Bunz, to discuss the dreadful ending to the regular season, their matchup against the Braves, and this five-year playoff run.

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The Eagles are likely set to face Bears no. 3 QB Case Keenum on Monday night. Sheil is joined by Zach Berman of The Athletic to preview it all. ZB has his patented ZB3, covering the return of beloved tight end Zach Ertz, Saquon Barkley's availability, and whether or not Cooper DeJean could be moving to safety. Which Eagles players from recent seasons should the franchise have tried to keep? Plus, Eagles-Bears preview: What will happen if the Eagles win or lose? Also, the mailbag!

(01:37) Zach Ertz’s return and his immediate role

Sheil is joined by Shawn Syed of SumerSports to review the film from the Eagles' come-from-behind victory against the Tennessee Titans. What stood out about Jalen Hurts’s performance? What happened on the game-winning drive? Is the O-line causing issues for the run game? Is Cooper DeJean playing hurt? What happened to the Eagles' pass rush? Plus, some mailbag questions for Shawn.

(05:51) - Jalen Hurts's performance

(17:42) - Final drive of the game

(35:29) - Sheil’s biggest issue with the offensive line

The Eagles defeated the Titans in comeback fashion 24-20 thanks to a late drive led by Jalen Hurts. Sheil is joined by Rich Hofmann of The Broad Street Bulletin to review it all. What happened on the final drive that ultimately led to the victory? Where did the Eagles struggle in this game? How concerned should we be about the offensive line? Who did the guys give the game ball to? Plus, some leftovers.

(02:53) - Final drive

(27:07) - The offense

(40:09) - Offensive line problems<...

Sheil is joined by Zach Berman of The Athletic to preview the Eagles' matchup against the Tennessee Titans on Sunday. ZB has his usual ZB3, which includes updates on Landon Dickerson’s injury, how many targets DeVonta Smith will be seeing, and whether the Nashville heat will be a problem for the Birds. What will the headlines on Monday be if the Eagles win/lose? Sheil is also joined by Anthony Dabbundo to discuss the rough couple of weeks for the Phillies and SP Jesús Luzardo being placed on the IL. Plus, the mailbag!

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Sheil is joined by Shawn Syed of SumerSports for the first film session of the season! Following the season opener win against the Washington Commanders, what stood out to the guys on both sides of the ball? What’s the biggest concern on the offensive side of the ball? Who on defense had the greatest impact, and who had a rough Week 1? Plus, more movie theater etiquette.

(03:28) - What did we learn about the Sean Mannion offense?

(32:56) - Deep dive into the run game

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The Eagles defeated the Washington Commanders 24-22 to secure their opening victory and are now 1-0 on the season. Sheil is joined by Rich Hofmann of The Broad Street Bulletin to discuss the victory. How did QB Jalen Hurts look in the game? Did Sean Mannion impress in his OC debut? What about the offensive line? What’s the biggest concern going forward? Who did Sheil and Rich give the game ball to?

(03:13) - Biggest takeaways

(17:15) - Sean Mannion's performance

(27:56) - Offensive line

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Game week is finally here! The Eagles open their season against the Washington Commanders in just three days. Sheil is joined by Zach Berman of The Athletic to preview it all. ZB has his patented ZB3 AND an extra one for Sheil. If the Eagles win or lose on Sunday, what will be talking about on Monday? Plus, predictions and the mailbag!

(03:38) - Jonathan Greenard is back on the practice field

(10:32) - Where will Sean Mannion be calling games from?

(21:13) - The run game...

Sheil is joined by ESPN Eagles reporter Tim McManus and Philly Voice Eagles reporter Jimmy Kempski just days ahead of the season opener against the Washington Commanders and has the patented Kapadia 10 on how this season will turn out for the Birds. Which Eagles can the team absolutely not afford to lose? How will the season go for Jalen Hurts? How will this 2026 Eagles draft class be viewed in three years? And predictions!

(04:56) - Ranking summer narratives

(15:01) - Eagles can’t afford to lose

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Sheil and Zach Berman of The Athletic catch up with former Eagles beat reporter and author Paul Domowitch to discuss the Eagles' upcoming season and his new book, ‘Just Give Me a Chance to Fail:’ The Life of NFL Hall of Fame Linebacker Sam Mills. Sheil and Zach also discuss their time on the beat with Domo and relive old stories. They then dive into the 2026 Eagles and how good Jalen Hurts will be.

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It is officially time to make our season predictions for your 2026 Philadelphia Eagles! Sheil is joined by Zach Berman of The Athletic, who gives his season predictions. How will the season turn out for head coach Nick Sirianni and QB Jalen Hurts? Where will the defense rank? Plus, full season predictions, including their record and how far the team will advance in the playoffs, and the mailbag!

(06:30) - How will the season pan out for Jalen Hurts?

(09:38) - Where will the offense rank?

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Sheil is joined by Brandon Lee Gowton of Bleeding Green Nation to break down the Eagles' final roster cuts and their 53-man roster. Which notable training camp names didn’t make the roster? Anthony Dabbundo then jumps on to discuss the Phillies' recent hot streak. How are the guys feeling about the team now compared to earlier in the season?

(03:02) - Eagles offense

(34:15) - Eagles defense

(1:01:58) - Phillies

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Sheil is joined by Zach Berman of The Athletic to project the 53-man roster as cutdowns are quickly approaching. Who will be QB2 behind Jalen Hurts? Which OL might find himself cut from the roster? Are there any DBs at risk of not making the team? Plus, the mailbag!

(04:55) - Quarterback

(17:06) - Running back

(18:31) - Wide receivers

(27:44) - Tight end

(33:01) - Offensive line

(42:17) - Defensive line

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On the latest edition of The Ringer’s Philly Special we are live from the Kapadia household as Sheil is joined by guests Shawn Syed and Tej Seth. Sheil has ten Eagles questions following the last preseason game against the Patriots. Where will Jalen Hurts rank in EPA per dropback? How many all-pros will the defense have? Where will Devonta Smith rank in yards for receivers in the NFL?

(04:52) - Where will Jalen Hurts rank in EPA per dropback?

(19:24) - How many all-pros will the defense have?

Sheil is joined by Zach Berman of The Athletic (for the second day!) to discuss day two of the Eagles' joint practices with the Patriots. ZB has his patented ZB3 for Thursday's practice. What impressed ZB the most from Thursday? Were the Patriots being a bit chippy with Saquon? How has the defense performed in the practices? Plus, a monster, must-listen mailbag.

(01:40) - What stood out from practice

(09:29) - Chippiness of practice

(39:10) - The defense

(51:20) - Mailbag

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Sheil is joined by Zach Berman of The Athletic, who’s currently up in New England for Eagles-Patriots joint practices. ZB has his patented ZB3 with some interesting tidbits from day one of joint practice. How did former Eagle AJ Brown perform in the joint practice? Did he speak to Jalen Hurts? How did the defense look? Sheil is then joined by Anthony Dabbundo to discuss a streaking Phillies team. What adjustments has Bryson Stott and Alec Bohm made to improve their performances recently?

(04:30) - AJ Brown in joint practice

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The Eagles opened their 2026 preseason Saturday night with a 24-7 loss to the Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore. Sheil is joined by Brandon Lee Gowtown of Bleeding Green Nation to discuss the loss and any concerns or bright spots from the game. What’s going on with the backup QB battle between Andy Dalton and Tanner McKee? Who stood out to Sheil and BLG? Plus, a look ahead to the joint practices with the Eagles and Patriots and a discussion about ice cream.

(06:13) - Eagles backup QB battle

Sheil is joined by Zach Berman of The Athletic to discuss the latest from Eagles training camp as they prepare for their first preseason matchup against the Baltimore Ravens on Saturday. ZB has his usual ZB3. Which starters will we see in the first preseason game? Which receiver has really garnered a lot of attention in camp? They also get into Vic Fangio’s interesting comments about Jalen Hurts. Plus, Sheil’s trip to see 'The Odyssey' and the mailbag!

(02:03) Starters in the preseason opener?

(12:09) Lane Johnson is retiring afte...

Sheil is joined by The Watch podcast host and Philly native Andy Greenwald to discuss the Eagles heading into the 2026 season and all of the offseason changes that have occurred. Andy has some major Philly sports takes that he’s been waiting to release into the ether, such as Jeff Stoutland’s absence, Sean Mannion’s shaved head, and the social-media stars of the Eagles.

(04:39) - Jeff Stoutland Ewing theory

(11:29) - Makai Lemon and Eli Stowers

(18:49) - Sean Mannion’s shaved head