The Ringer's Philly Special

There’s been a lot of drama surrounding the Eagles the past couple of days, and Sheil is joined by Zach Berman of The Athletic to unpack it all. A.J. Brown went on his Twitch stream and was very candid about his role with the team. Are his comments warranted, and is his public stance affecting the team? The Eagles have another monster matchup as the Detroit Lions visit the Linc on Sunday. What will we be talking about if the Eagles win or lose? Plus, Sixers guard Eric Gordon stops by to discuss the current state of the team and the excitement for this season so far compared with last year. Plus, the mailbag! A.J. Brown's comments on Twitch about his current situation with the Eagles offense (4:25) How is head coach Nick Sirianni handling this situation? (35:57) Lions-Eagles preview (43:10) Mailbag (55:55) Sixers guard Eric Gordon joins the pod! (1:28:00) Email hot takes: Ringerphilly@gmail.com. Follow us on Instagram: @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: Eric Gordon and Zach Berman Producer: Cliff Augustin Music Composed By: Teddy Grossman and Jackson Greenberg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sheil and Shawn Syed of SumerSports have reviewed the film from the Eagles' Monday night victory over the Packers, and share their thoughts on what went well for the Eagles and what could be improved. Find out what Vic Fangio did defensively to keep Jordan Love in check, as well as: Jaelan Phillips’s first game as an Eagle (3:40) How did the corners perform? (13:20) What stood out from the linebackers? (22:19) How did the offense perform? (32:03) The struggles of the Eagles' run game (39:26) Why isn’t A.J. Brown getting the ball? (48:29) Did Jalen Hurts and A.J. Brown go rogue on the final fourth-down play? (54:15) Email hot takes: Ringerphilly@gmail.com. Follow us on Instagram: @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

It wasn’t the prettiest, but the Eagles pulled off a 10–7 victory over the Green Bay Packers on Monday Night Football. Sheil and Brandon Lee Gowton of Bleeding Green Nation break down the key plays of the game and discuss what stood out on both the offensive and defensive sides of the ball. What are the biggest concerns for the Eagles going forward? Initial takeaways (1:51) The fourth down decision to go for it late in the game (8:45) Is there a problem with the coaching? (14:23) The offense (24:20) Why is AJ Brown not getting the ball? (30:46) Jaelan Phillips’ first game as an Eagle (41:26) Moro Ojomo blowing up the Packers 4th down play (52:12) The final missed FG attempt (56:30) Email hot takes: Ringerphilly@gmail.com. Follow us on Instagram: @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 mega NFC showdown between the Eagles and Packers. Sheil and Zach discuss how Jaelan Phillips and Jaire Alexander are acclimating to the team. Now that the trade deadline has passed, what players' names came up in trade discussions? Who will be playing against Green Bay coming off the bye week? Plus, the most loved segment in Philadelphia, the mailbag! Jaelan Phillips's excitement about being in Philly! (2:22) How Jaire Alexander ended up being an Eagle (8:42) Was A.J. Brown ever really going to get traded? (22:47) Who will be active against the Packers? (34:01) What will we be talking about if the Eagles win? (39:04) What will we be talking about if the Eagles lose? (46:48) Email hot takes: Ringerphilly@gmail.com. Follow us on Instagram: @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' bye week and the trade deadline are now in the rearview, and they have their sights set on the Packers for an NFC 'Monday Night Football' matchup. Sheil and Shawn Syed break down the first half of the Eagles' season and predict what the second half will look like. What will the cornerback rotation be for the Eagles after the acquisitions of Michael Carter II and Jaire Alexander? (4:02) What’s the biggest concern for the defense moving forward? (9:51) The Packers offense vs. the Eagles defense (13:23) How will Jaelan Phillips add to the Eagles' pass rush? (21:00) What’s the biggest concern for the offense moving forward? (46:45) The Eagles offense vs. the Packers defense (55:16) Offensive predictions for the rest of the season (1:00:31) Email hot takes: Ringerphilly@gmail.com. Follow us on Instagram: @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

On Monday, the Eagles acquired pass rusher Jaelan Phillips from the Miami Dolphins in exchange for a third-round pick. Sheil and Zach Berman discuss the trade and the implications it will have for the Eagles for the rest of the season. Sheil's and Zach’s initial thoughts on the trade (2:31) What will Phillips's role be with the Eagles? (10:15) Is his injury history a concern? (22:16) Is Phillips a top 10-15 player on the free agent market? (32:16) Thoughts on the Jaire Alexander trade and who will get the most snaps at CB2 (34:53) The hierarchy of the NFC (43:38) Email hot takes: Ringerphilly@gmail.com. Follow us on Instagram: @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 are sitting at 6-2 with a big lead in the division heading into their bye week. Sheil Kapadia is joined by Zach Berman of The Athletic to discuss the progress of the reigning Super Bowl champs. They analyze this week's trade in which Philly acquired five-year veteran slot corner Michael Carter II from the Jets in exchange for John Metchie III. How will Carter fit into Vic Fangio’s defense, and could we see Cooper DeJean play more outside corner (02:37)? The trade deadline is quickly approaching, and the Eagles could use some help in the pass rush. Who are some possible targets at the deadline (16:57)? Will the Eagles offense see more improvement after the bye week (30:07)? What about on defense? Could there be progress when some players come back from injury (35:50)? What does the rest of the season look like for A.J. Brown (38:29)? How will the Eagles finish out the season (44:12)? Plus, a mailbag full of airport and plane etiquette dilemmas (57:57). Email hot takes: Ringerphilly@gmail.com. Follow us on Instagram: @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 Sixers are undefeated and have the attention of the city again. Sheil is joined by Rich Hofmann of PHLY to discuss the team's hot start and rookie sensation V.J. Edgecombe. How much of a threat are they in the East? What should we expect from Joel Embiid when he’s no longer on a minutes restriction? Sheil is then joined by Anthony Dabbundo, a.k.a. Tony Bunz, to discuss the latest drama with the Phillies. Is there a world where Bryce Harper gets traded? Plus, the Eagles traded fourth-year receiver John Metchie III and a 2027 sixth-round selection to the Jets for nickelback Michael Carter II and a 2027 seventh-round pick. What was the reasoning behind this? Email hot takes: Ringerphilly@gmail.com. Follow us on Instagram: @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. Hosts: Sheil Kapadia 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 and Shawn Syed of SumerSports have reviewed the film from the Eagles-Giants matchup this past Sunday and are here to give their thoughts on the Birds as they head into the bye week. The guys give credit where credit is due to Eagles OC Kevin Patullo (03:57). What concepts did Patullo run on the offensive side of the ball that caught Sheil and Shawn’s attention (11:38)? How do the Eagles continue to thrive in the red zone (20:04)? What factors led to their success in running the ball (25:20)? Is Jalen Hurts currently playing his best football (34:06)? What did Vic Fangio and the defense do to stifle Jaxson Dart and the Giants offense (41:38)? Did the Eagles rotate the linebackers correctly, and should Jihaad Campbell continue to get more snaps at edge (49:15)? Email hot takes: Ringerphilly@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram: @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' massive 38-20 revenge win against their division rival, the New York Giants. What’s the overall sentiment of the team as it heads into the bye week (02:04)? Have the Eagles finally found something that can sustain the run game—beyond this matchup against the penetrable Giants defense (10:06)? What happened on the tush push play to make the officials prematurely rule that Jalen Hurts was down (21:34)? What’s the latest on A.J. Brown, who was sidelined on Sunday because of a hamstring injury? Is there a chance that the star receiver could be traded (41:14)? What stood out on the defensive side of the ball (47:43)? Plus, a quick Sixers minute. Email hot takes: Ringerphilly@gmail.com. Follow us on Instagram: @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 for a loaded Thursday pod! Brandon Graham has officially unretired and rejoined the Eagles. When will he be available to play (2:21)? There are a few key players listed on the injury report, including Cam Jurgens. Will they be available to play against the Giants (10:10)? How badly did the loss to the Giants a couple of weeks ago sting, and will the Eagles be seeking revenge (21:31)? Zach then talks about going to his sister's wedding and then heading to cover the Eagles in Minnesota the very next morning (37:33). Plus, the mailbag, followed by VJ Edgecombe’s amazing debut (48:32)! Will Edgecombe have Sixers fans locked in all season? Email hot takes: Ringerphilly@gmail.com. Follow us on Instagram: @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 and Shawn Syed of SumerSports are back and have reviewed the film of the Eagles' victory over the Minnesota Vikings. On the offensive side of the ball, what led to the Eagles' high success rate in this game (04:53)? The Eagles were successful when they put Jalen Hurts under center. Should they use him under center more (08:04)? Just how good was Jalen Hurts’s performance this game (15:45)? Did the defense benefit from Carson Wentz's poor play (27:25)? Now that Nakobe Dean is back, how will the Eagles use Zack Baun and Jihaad Campbell (31:23)? Thoughts on Brandon Graham officially returning to the Eagles (36:07)? What would it take to acquire Maxx Crosby from the Las Vegas Raiders (44:08)? How will the Eagles look to avenge their loss to the New York Giants two weeks ago (48:33)? Email hot takes: Ringerphilly@gmail.com. Follow us on Instagram: @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 defeated the Minnesota Vikings and old friend Carson Wentz, 28-22, on Sunday to improve to a 5-2 record on the season. Sheil is joined by Brandon Lee Gowton of Bleeding Green Nation to discuss the game and how the Eagles came out victorious. Is this the version of Jalen Hurts the Eagles need to continue seeing for the remainder of the season (1:42)? How did the Eagles generate so many explosive plays in this game compared to others this season (7:12)? Does the coaching staff have more issues to sift through even though they did win the game (15:13)? What should the identity of the offense be (30:54)? It’s being reported that retired Eagles DE Brandon Graham may come out of retirement. Would this be the correct move to let him rejoin the team (38:32)? Why is the running game still a major issue (55:08)? Email hot takes: Ringerphilly@gmail.com. Follow us on Instagram: @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 and Shawn Syed of SumerSports are back with another film session following the Eagles' loss to the New York Giants. They’ve sorted through the film and decided to fix the Eagles' problems. First up is the offense. Why have both the run game and pass game been mediocre this season (03:45)? Do the Eagles need to find better ways to sequence plays (17:32)? What changes would improve the pass game (21:34)? Why do the Eagles statistically have the worst starting field position on kickoffs in the NFL (34:55)? On the defensive side of the ball, will we see either Zack Baun or Jihaad Campbell blitz more due to the lack of adequate pass rushers (40:06)? The CB2 position has been a glaring issue all season. Could we see Cooper DeJean play in that position more (46:57)? Email hot takes: Ringerphilly@gmail.com. Follow us on Instagram: @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 Zach Berman of The Athletic to get a pulse on the current state of the Eagles following their two consecutive losses. Did Kevin Patullo say anything at his presser that should encourage fans (03:16)? What’s the latest on Za’Darius Smith’s abrupt retirement and Quinyon Mitchell’s injury (06:59)? Lane Johnson made comments about the offense that didn’t put it in the best light. What is the feeling around the building of the offense (11:18)? Under Patullo, Jalen Hurts’s numbers have significantly regressed. Why is that (21:15)? Is there any possibility A.J. Brown could be traded in-season (29:52)? What do the guys think Jeffrey Lurie thinks about the current state of the team (45:04)? Plus, the mailbag, a Flyers update, and Hip-Hop (Sixers mascot) is back (50:29)! Email hot takes: Ringerphilly@gmail.com. Follow us on Instagram: @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

What a horrific night for Philly sports! Sheil is joined by Brandon Lee Gowton of Bleeding Green Nation to discuss the Eagles' nightmare loss to the New York Giants. What’s the overarching view of this team? Sheil and BLG discuss just how mediocre this offense has been all season. This was the worst game defensively since Vic Fangio took over as well. What went wrong on that side of the ball? Sheil then switches focus to the Phillies, and Anthony Dabbundo joins the pod to discuss another high win total from the team and a disappointing early exit. Email hot takes: Ringerphilly@gmail.com. Follow us on Instagram: @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. Hosts: Sheil Kapadia and Anthony Dabbundo 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

The Phillies have staved off elimination and won Game 3 of the NLDS against the Los Angeles Dodgers thanks to two Schwarbombs and the bats coming alive. Sheil and Tony Bunz discuss the key moments and what ultimately led to the victory. Plus, the guys look ahead to Game 4 with Cristopher Sanchez set to take the mound. Email hot takes: Ringerphilly@gmail.com. Follow us on Instagram: @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 & Anthony Dabbundo Producer: Cliff Augustin Music Composed By: Teddy Grossman and Jackson Greenberg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sheil and Shawn Syed of SumerSports have reviewed the film from the Eagles' loss to the Denver Broncos and discuss what key plays ultimately led to the loss. How has Jalen Hurts fared against man coverage, zone coverage, and blitzing this season (4:39)? Why did Saquon Barkley only have six carries the entire game (13:31)? Do the Eagles play a style of football that’s exclusively in extremes (19:00)? The guys discuss the play where A.J. Brown appeared to slow up that could’ve possibly gone for a touchdown (22:17). Did Kevin Patullo call a good game (35:11)? Sheil and Shawn break down the defense's performance (43:12). How will the Eagles combat the Giants' tough and physical defensive front on Thursday (1:05:12)? Plus, predictions! Email hot takes: Ringerphilly@gmail.com. Follow us on Instagram: @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 Phillies fell to the Dodgers 4-3 after almost pulling off a rally in the ninth inning. Sheil and Anthony Dabbundo discuss what happened throughout the game and whether the Phillies can miraculously make a comeback from 0-2 in the series. Why did the lineup approach Blake Snell the way it did? Did Rob Thomson make the right decision in letting Bryson Stott bunt in the ninth inning? Why is Aaron Nola starting over Ranger Suárez in Game 3 of the NLDS? Email hot takes: Ringerphilly@gmail.com. Follow us on Instagram: @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. Hosts: Sheil Kapadia and Anthony Dabbundo Producer: Cliff Augustin Music Composed By: Teddy Grossman and Jackson Greenberg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Eagles fell to the Broncos 21-17 on Sunday for their first loss of the season. Sheil and Brandon Lee Gowton of Bleeding Green Nation break down the biggest plays and what’s next for the Eagles. What were Sheil's and BLG’s biggest takeaways from the game (2:30)? Why did the Eagles abandon the run during this game (13:47)? It appears that A.J. Brown slowed down on a route that could’ve been a touchdown for the Eagles but instead ended up being an incompletion (22:55). Did the officials play a part in the loss for the Eagles (32:34)? How beaten up is the offensive line (43:06)? How did the defense perform (48:35)? Plus, leftovers and a quick look ahead to the Giants game on Thursday. Email hot takes: Ringerphilly@gmail.com. Follow us on Instagram: @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