The Ringer's Philly Special

Sheil is joined by Zach Berman of The Athletic to discuss the changes that may occur for the Eagles this offseason. The guys play a game of Stay or Go with the top Eagles free agents. Sheil and Zach also discuss a potential trade for A.J. Brown that has him reuniting with his former coach. Plus, the best segment in Philadelphia sports podcasting: the mailbag! Stay or Go free agent edition: Jaelan Phillips (04:45) Dallas Goedert (09:56) Reed Blankenship (13:37) Nakobe Dean (18:35) Speed round (29:08) Possible A.J. Brown trade (44:39) Mailbag (57:56) Email hot takes: Ringerphilly@gmail.com. Follow us on Instagram and TikTok: @ringersphillyspecial Become a member of our Reddit community: https://www.reddit.com/r/RingersPhillySpecial/. The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please check out rg-help.com to find out more, or listen to the end of the episode for additional details. Host: Sheil Kapadia Guest: Zach Berman Producer: Cliff Augustin Music Composed By: Teddy Grossman and Jackson Greenberg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sheil is joined by Zach Berman of The Athletic, who's live at the NFL scouting combine. Howie Roseman and Nick Sirianni addressed the media recently and discussed a multitude of things about this offseason, including A.J. Brown. Will he be an Eagle next season? What was the process that led to Sean Mannion becoming the Eagles offensive coordinator? What is Mannion’s plan for Jalen Hurts? What are the chances Jaelan Phillips and Dallas Goedert return to the Eagles? Plus, ZB’s travel horror getting to Indy. Will A.J. Brown be an Eagle next season? - (07:13) Sean Mannion’s process of becoming OC - (22:22) Sirianni on Stoutland - (27:35) ZB's travel story - (49:15) Howie Roseman retaining players - (1:09:02) Email hot takes: Ringerphilly@gmail.com. Follow us on Instagram and TikTok: @ringersphillyspecial Become a member of our Reddit community: https://www.reddit.com/r/RingersPhillySpecial/. The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please check out rg-help.com to find out more, or listen to the end of the episode for additional details. Host: Sheil Kapadia Guest: Zach Berman Producer: Cliff Augustin Music Composed By: Teddy Grossman and Jackson Greenberg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sheil is joined by Anthony Dabbundo to discuss the biggest Phillies headlines as spring training gets underway. Will Bryce Harper use Dave Dombrowski’s “not elite” comments as fuel entering the 2026 season? What led to Nick Castellanos being released and the Phillies ultimately eating $20 million? Who’s the most important player for the Phillies come April? Bryce Harper dynamics - (7:02) Schwarber signing back to Philly - (22:46) Nick Castellanos’s exit - (27:32) Most interesting on-field spring storyline - (41:59) Justin Crawford - (50:28) Email hot takes: Ringerphilly@gmail.com. Follow us on Instagram and TikTok: @ringersphillyspecial Become a member of our Reddit community: https://www.reddit.com/r/RingersPhillySpecial/. The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please check out rg-help.com to find out more, or listen to the end of the episode for additional details. Host: Sheil Kapadia Guest: Anthony Dabbundo Producer: Cliff Augustin Music Composed By: Teddy Grossman and Jackson Greenberg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sheil is joined by Zach Berman of The Athletic to discuss the latest on the Eagles coaching changes. This week Zach has the ZB6 instead of just three. Why did Jeff Stoutland actually leave the organization? What’s the likelihood that Sean Mannion will be a successful OC? Was the Seahawks Super Bowl championship more of a GM win or a coaching win? Plus, a wild mailbag! Coaching Changes - (03:36) Chris Cooper hiring - (06:33) Jeff Stoutland reaction - (14:43) There’s a commitment to Sean Mannion’s scheme - (39:21) Mailbag - (1:03:14) Email hot takes: Ringerphilly@gmail.com. Follow us on Instagram and TikTok: @ringersphillyspecial Become a member of our Reddit community: https://www.reddit.com/r/RingersPhillySpecial/. The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please check out rg-help.com to find out more, or listen to the end of the episode for additional details. Host: Sheil Kapadia Guest: Zach Berman Producer: Cliff Augustin Music Composed By: Teddy Grossman and Jackson Greenberg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sheil is joined by Ben Solak from ESPN on Radio Row at the Super Bowl to share their instant reactions to the news that Jeff Stoutland is stepping down as the Eagles offensive line coach. They break down the monumental effect it will have on the team and new OC Sean Mannion’s offense before discussing what the general vibes are within the Philly locker room. They end the pod by talking about the Sixers trading Jared McCain to the Oklahoma City Thunder. (1:12) Jeff Stoutland out as Eagles offensive line coach(8:03) Is this move a scheme change indicator?(14:09) What are the vibes in Philly now?(20:21) Is this a Sirianni thing? Or is it organizational?(32:05) Sixers trade Jared McCain Email hot takes: ⁠Ringerphilly@gmail.com⁠. Follow us on Instagram and TikTok: @ringersphillyspecial Become a member of our Reddit community: ⁠https://www.reddit.com/r/RingersPhillySpecial/⁠. The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please check out ⁠rg-help.com⁠ to find out more, or listen to the end of the episode for additional details. Host: Sheil KapadiaGuest: Ben SolakProducer: Chris SuttonMusic Composed By: Teddy Grossman and Jackson Greenberg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sheil is joined by Shawn Syed from SumerSports Football Integrations to share their reactions to the Eagles hiring new offensive coordinator Sean Mannion and pass game coordinator Josh Grizzard. They then address the recent Vic Fangio retirement scare before ending the pod with a dissertation on airplane passenger etiquette.(1:11) Shawn Syed on radio row(4:08) Eagles hire OC Sean Mannion(15:56) Can Jalen Hurts mesh with Mannion’s new offense?(21:36) How is Josh Grizzard going to help Philadelphia’s offense?(29:00) The Vic Fangio retirement scare(35:18) Airplane etiquetteEmail hot takes: Ringerphilly@gmail.com.Follow us on Instagram and TikTok: @ringersphillyspecial Become a member of our Reddit community: https://www.reddit.com/r/RingersPhillySpecial/.The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please check out rg-help.com to find out more, or listen to the end of the episode for additional details.Host: Sheil KapadiaGuest: Shawn SyedProducer: Chris SuttonMusic Composed By: Teddy Grossman and Jackson Greenberg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

EMERGENCY POD! The Eagles have found their offensive coordinator. They hired former Green Bay Packers quarterbacks coach and backup NFL QB Sean Mannion. Sheil is joined by Zach Berman of The Athletic to discuss how the Eagles landed Mannion and his direction with this offense. Zach also has a Sixers take that might ruffle some feathers. Plus, we celebrate episode 500! Thank you to all who have been with us through this journey! Who is Sean Mannion? (03:21) How should Eagles fans feel about the hire? (8:01) What are the concerns with the hiring? (16:37) Should the Sixers trade for Giannis? (38:17) Email hot takes: Ringerphilly@gmail.com. Follow us on Instagram and TikTok: @ringersphillyspecial Become a member of our Reddit community: https://www.reddit.com/r/RingersPhillySpecial/. The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please check out rg-help.com to find out more, or listen to the end of the episode for additional details. Host: Sheil Kapadia Guest: Zach Berman Producer: Cliff Augustin Music Composed By: Teddy Grossman and Jackson Greenberg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sheil is joined by Zach Berman of The Athletic to discuss the latest on the Eagles' offensive coordinator search. Zach opens up his ZB3 with the Eagles' sense of urgency in the search. Is the intensity of the Philly market a factor for coaches who would potentially want to take the job? What candidates are left in the search? Plus, the greatest segment in Philadelphia sports podcasting—the mailbag! Sense of urgency in finding a new OC - (2:02) Is the market a factor for coaches? - (19:18) How much head coaches matter in the NFL - (29:34) Candidates for the OC position - (36:52) Stoutland - (40:38) Mailbag! - (57:00) Email hot takes: Ringerphilly@gmail.com. Follow us on Instagram and TikTok: @ringersphillyspecial Become a member of our Reddit community: https://www.reddit.com/r/RingersPhillySpecial/. The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please check out rg-help.com to find out more, or listen to the end of the episode for additional details. Host: Sheil Kapadia Guest: Zach Berman Producer: Cliff Augustin Music Composed By: Teddy Grossman and Jackson Greenberg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sheil is joined by Rich Hofmann of PHLY and discuss myriad topics in Philly sports with the Kapadia Ten! Where would you rank the four coaches in the city at the moment? Which athletes have the highest approval rating in the city? What’s the panic meter on the Eagles' current offensive coordinator vacancy? Plus, some nonsense per usual! Ranking the current four coaches' job security - (9:06) Thoughts on Nick Nurse - (19:13) Players with the highest approval rating - (35:03) Excitement level for the upcoming Phillies season - (45:01) Eagles OC panic meter - (1:00:03) Flyers! - (1:10:57) Joel Embiid - (1:23:14) Jared McCain struggles - (1:37:30) Email hot takes: Ringerphilly@gmail.com. Follow us on Instagram and TikTok: @ringersphillyspecial. Become a member of our Reddit community: https://www.reddit.com/r/RingersPhillySpecial/. The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please check out rg-help.com to find out more, or listen to the end of the episode for additional details. Host: Sheil Kapadia Guest: Rich Hofmann Producer: Cliff Augustin Music Composed By: Teddy Grossman and Jackson Greenberg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sheil is joined by Zach Berman of The Athletic to discuss the latest on the Eagles' offensive coordinator search. ZB talks through his three biggest items of the week, including the news that the Eagles didn't land Mike McDaniel or Brian Daboll. Sheil and Zach go through a list of guys whom the Eagles are considering for the vacant OC position. Plus, the best segment in Philadelphia podcasting: the mailbag! Is the Eagles' offensive coordinator job attractive? (06:12) Assessing the Eagles' offensive talent (25:25) Top offensive coordinator candidates (44:27) Mailbag (1:08:22) Email hot takes: Ringerphilly@gmail.com. Follow us on Instagram and TikTok: @ringersphillyspecial. Become a member of our Reddit community: https://www.reddit.com/r/RingersPhillySpecial/. The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please check out rg-help.com to find out more, or listen to the end of the episode for additional details. Host: Sheil Kapadia Guest: Zach Berman Producer: Cliff Augustin Music Composed By: Teddy Grossman and Jackson Greenberg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sheil is joined by Brandon Lee Gowton of Bleeding Green Nation to discuss whether AJ Brown will be an Eagle next year. They also sift through the possible offensive coordinator candidates that the Eagles have been targeting. The Ringer's Anthony Dabbundo joins the pod for an update of the Phillies' offseason so far after losing out on the Bo Bichette sweepstakes. What's the outlook for the Phillies after an offseason that, at least so far, has been lackluster? AJ Brown dilemma - (03:31) Brown's trade value - (10:16) Offensive coordinator tracker - (16:07) Brian Daboll possibly OC - (25:38) Phillies lose out on Bo Bichette - (49:37) JT Realmuto re-signs with the Phillies - (1:02:43) Justin Crawford - (1:08:28) Email hot takes: Ringerphilly@gmail.com. Follow us on Instagram and TikTok: @ringersphillyspecial. Become a member of our Reddit community: https://www.reddit.com/r/RingersPhillySpecial/. The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please check out rg-help.com to find out more, or listen to the end of the episode for additional details. Host: Sheil Kapadia Guests: Brandon Lee Gowton and Anthony Dabbundo Producer: Cliff Augustin Music Composed By: Teddy Grossman and Jackson Greenberg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sheil is joined by Zach Berman of The Athletic to discuss the Eagles' end-of-season presser. Find out what ZB’s three big takeaways are from the presser and what direction the Eagles might be headed in search of an offensive coordinator after Kevin Patullo was relieved of his duties. Plus, one of the biggest mailbags of all time, and the guys predict who the next offensive coordinator will be. Biggest takeaway from the presser - (5:14) The offensive coordinator search - (23:06) What the Eagles will be looking for in the draft - (38:32) Will AJ Brown be an Eagle next season? - (42:52) Chances Lane Johnson returns? - (49:27) Mailbag - (1:16:34) Email hot takes: Ringerphilly@gmail.com. Follow us on Instagram and TikTok: @ringersphillyspecial. Become a member of our Reddit community: https://www.reddit.com/r/RingersPhillySpecial/. The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please check out rg-help.com to find out more, or listen to the end of the episode for additional details. Host: Sheil Kapadia Guest: Zach Berman Producer: Cliff Augustin Music Composed By: Teddy Grossman and Jackson Greenberg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Eagles officially announced that offensive coordinator Kevin Patullo has been relieved of his duties. Sheil and Shawn Syed of SumerSports discuss the move that seemed inevitable and try to figure out who will be the next OC. Which one of the hot-name coordinators could possibly end up in Philly, and will head coach Nick Sirianni have any say in who it will be? Thoughts on the Kevin Patullo firing (3:02) Is the Eagles OC job appealing? (11:46) Todd Monken (13:19) Mike McDaniel (17:54) Kliff Kingsbury (26:59) Brian Daboll (30:49) Kevin Stefanski (37:10) Ranking the candidates (42:22) Email hot takes: Ringerphilly@gmail.com. Follow us on Instagram and TikTok: @ringersphillyspecial. Become a member of our Reddit community: https://www.reddit.com/r/RingersPhillySpecial/. The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please check out rg-help.com to find out more, or listen to the end of the episode for additional details. Host: Sheil Kapadia Guest: Shawn Syed Producer: Cliff Augustin Music Composed By: Teddy Grossman and Jackson Greenberg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Philadelphia Eagles will not be repeating as Super Bowl champs. They fell to the San Francisco 49ers 23-19 at home in the wild card round of the playoffs. Sheil is joined by Brandon Lee Gowton of Bleeding Green Nation, and they give their thoughts on the game and on the season as a whole. Is this the beginning of the end for head coach Nick Sirianni? What were the key plays that ultimately cost the Eagles the game. Will AJ Brown be an Eagle next season? How did the defense perform against the high powered 49ers offense? Initial thoughts on the game (1:49) Thoughts on the season as a whole (10:34) Is this the beginning of the end for Nick Sirianni? (18:07) Will AJ Brown be back next season? (42:11) Offseason for Jeffrey Lurie and Howie Roseman (47:09) Defense (58:20) Email hot takes: Ringerphilly@gmail.com. Follow us on Instagram and TikTok: @ringersphillyspecial. Become a member of our Reddit community: https://www.reddit.com/r/RingersPhillySpecial/. The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please check out rg-help.com to find out more, or listen to the end of the episode for additional details. Host: Sheil Kapadia Guest: Brandon Lee Gowton Producer: Cliff Augustin Music Composed By: Teddy Grossman and Jackson Greenberg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sheil is joined by Zach Berman of The Athletic to discuss the Eagles' wild-card matchup against the San Francisco 49ers. Zach gives his three big things from the week at NovaCare. Does Nick Sirianni have a chip on his shoulder going up against Kyle Shanahan? Is Kevin Patullo coaching for his job? If the Eagles win or lose, what will the headlines be? Plus, mailbag and predictions! ZB’s three big things (3:04) Sirianni vs. Shanahan (20:38) Kliff Kingsbury to the Eagles? (23:48) If the Eagles win, what’s the headline? (35:30) If the Eagles lose, what’s the headline? (43:36) Mailbag (48:27) Predictions (1:51:02) Email hot takes: Ringerphilly@gmail.com. Follow us on Instagram and TikTok: @ringersphillyspecial. Become a member of our Reddit community: https://www.reddit.com/r/RingersPhillySpecial/. The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please check out rg-help.com to find out more, or listen to the end of the episode for additional details. Host: Sheil Kapadia Guest: Zach Berman Producer: Cliff Augustin Music Composed By: Teddy Grossman and Jackson Greenberg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sheil is joined by Shawn Syed of SumerSports to preview the Eagles' matchup against the San Francisco 49ers at the Linc on Sunday. How will Vic Fangio prepare for Kyle Shanahan’s explosive offense? How can the Eagles attack the 49ers defense? Plus, Shawn’s Movie Minute and Sheil’s review of 'Marty Supreme' (SPOILER ALERT). 49ers offense vs. Eagles defense (5:06) *SPOILER ALERT* 'Marty Supreme' (20:54) Fangio vs. Shanahan (33:23) Movie Minute (45:53) Eagles offense vs. 49ers defense (52:51) What should the Eagles game plan be? (1:00:42) Email hot takes: Ringerphilly@gmail.com. Follow us on Instagram and TikTok: @ringersphillyspecial. Become a member of our Reddit community: https://www.reddit.com/r/RingersPhillySpecial/. The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please check out rg-help.com to find out more, or listen to the end of the episode for additional details. Host: Sheil Kapadia Guest: Shawn Syed Producer: Cliff Augustin Music Composed By: Teddy Grossman and Jackson Greenberg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Eagles have their playoff opponent set, as old foe the San Francisco 49ers will be coming to town. Sheil is joined by Brandon Lee Gowton of Bleeding Green Nation to discuss the matchup, as well as the Eagles’ 24–17 loss to the Commanders with the No. 2 seed in the conference on the line. The big question is whether the Eagles should have played their starters. How realistic is it for the Eagles to make a Super Bowl run? Should we pump the brakes on Tanner McKee? Plus, a quick discussion on the Sixers and Flyers. Should the Eagles have played the starters? (3:34) Eagles path to the Super Bowl (8:48) Matchup with the 49ers (13:53) Confidence meter (21:15) Why can the Eagles go on a run? (23:34) Why would the season end early? (28:17) Tanner McKee (36:51) Sixers & Flyers (56:52) Email hot takes: Ringerphilly@gmail.com. Follow us on Instagram and TikTok: @ringersphillyspecial. Become a member of our Reddit community: https://www.reddit.com/r/RingersPhillySpecial/. The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please check out rg-help.com to find out more, or listen to the end of the episode for additional details. Host: Sheil Kapadia Guest: Brandon Lee Gowton Producer: Cliff Augustin Music Composed By: Teddy Grossman and Jackson Greenberg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sheil is joined by Zach Berman of The Athletic to discuss the Eagles’ final regular-season game this Sunday against the Washington Commanders. Is Philly making a mistake by resting the majority of its starters? Which players have incentives on the line? Sheil plays guess the lines for the Eagles’ possible playoff opponents. What are the headlines if the Eagles win or lose the final game of the regular season? Plus, the mailbag and predictions! Eagles resting their starters (2:16) Performance incentives (13:59) Team injury status (16:42) Guess the lines (25:19) Headlines if the Eagles win or lose (39:50) Mailbag (47:15) Predictions (1:54:21) Email hot takes: Ringerphilly@gmail.com. Follow us on Instagram and TikTok: @ringersphillyspecial. Become a member of our Reddit community: https://www.reddit.com/r/RingersPhillySpecial/. The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please check out rg-help.com to find out more, or listen to the end of the episode for additional details. Host: Sheil Kapadia Guest: Zach Berman Producer: Cliff Augustin Music Composed By: Teddy Grossman and Jackson Greenberg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sheil is joined by Shawn Syed of SumerSports to review the film from the victory over the Buffalo Bills this past Sunday. The question remains: Should the Eagles rest their starters with the no. 2 seed in the NFC still in play? Which NFC opponents would the Eagles likely face, and whom should they prefer? Can the Eagles ride their defense to another Super Bowl run? Just how dreadful has the Eagles offense been, according to the numbers? Plus, Shawn’s movie minute and throwback jersey talk. Should the Eagles rest their starters? (02:22) Likely opponents (07:14) The defense (15:21) Jihaad Campbell’s future (27:25) Jalen Carter’s first game back (31:08) Shawn’s Movie Minute (35:53) The offense (42:09) Join us December 30 from 7 to 9 p.m. ET at Chickie's & Pete's in South Philly for our first Philly Special meetup. No RSVP is required. We hope to see you there! Email hot takes: Ringerphilly@gmail.com. Follow us on Instagram and TikTok: @ringersphillyspecial. Become a member of our Reddit community: https://www.reddit.com/r/RingersPhillySpecial/. The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please check out rg-help.com to find out more, or listen to the end of the episode for additional details. Host: Sheil Kapadia Guest: Shawn Syed Producer: Cliff Augustin Music Composed By: Teddy Grossman and Jackson Greenberg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sheil is joined by Brandon Lee Gowton of Bleeding Green Nation to discuss the Eagles nail-biter win in Buffalo against the Bills. The Eagles currently hold the No. 3 seed in the NFC playoff race with the possibility of getting the No. 2 slot. Should they play the starters in the next week's regular season finale against the Commanders with the No. 2 seed still possibly in reach? We say it almost every week - just how good has this defense been? Why did the offense go silent in the second half? Sheil and BLG examine what Nick Sirianni has been doing as a head coach? Plus, the most important plays of the game that led to the victory. Should the Eagles play the starters next week? (03:15) Thoughts on the victory over the Bills (11:08) What in the world happened on offense? (23:25) Nick Sirianni’s contributions to this team (31:08) The most impactful plays of the game (42:11) Join us December 30 from 7 to 9 p.m. ET at Chickie's & Pete's in South Philly for our first Philly Special meetup. No RSVP is required. We hope to see you there! Email hot takes: Ringerphilly@gmail.com. Follow us on Instagram and TikTok: @ringersphillyspecial. Become a member of our Reddit community: https://www.reddit.com/r/RingersPhillySpecial/. The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please check out rg-help.com to find out more, or listen to the end of the episode for additional details. Host: Sheil Kapadia Guest: Brandon Lee Gowton Producer: Cliff Augustin Music Composed By: Teddy Grossman and Jackson Greenberg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices