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Sheil Kapadia has got you covered with all things Eagles with weekly previews and instant reactions to every Eagles game. Also tune in for the Sixers, Phillies and all of your other favorite teams in town, with unique conversations from Chris Ryan, Raheem Palmer, Anthony Dabbundo, Ace Producer Cliff and other local personalities.
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Sheil is joined by Shawn Syed of SumerSports to discuss some of the newest additions to the Eagles. But first, the guys have to do a mandatory AJ Brown segment. What’s the latest on him possibly being traded? What are the player profiles for Arnold Ebiketie, Riq Woolen, and Johnny Mundt. Plus, Shawn’s Oscar nominees and a ‘Love Is Blind’ reunion review.
AJ Brown trade speculation (4:11)
Arnold Ebiketie player profile (9:23)
Jonathan Jones player profile (20:31)
Riq Woolen player profile (28:48)
Johnny Mundt player profile (42:49)
Shawn’s Oscar nominees (55:45)
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Host: Sheil Kapadia
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Producer: Cliff Augustin
Music Composed By: Teddy Grossman and Jackson Greenberg
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Sheil is joined by Zach Berman of The Athletic to discuss Day 2 of the NFL’s legal tampering period and the moves the Eagles have made. The Eagles landed Super Bowl LX champion and former Seahawks cornerback Riq Woolen on a reported one-year deal. What’s his expected role in the secondary? The Eagles also signed veteran tight end Johnny Mundt and re-signed tight end Grant Calcaterra, but they still need to add an elite-level pass-catching tight end. With the Patriots signing Rome Doubs, what is the likelihood that A.J. Brown could become a Patriot? Plus, did Zach let his son get the Cooper DeJean haircut?
Eagles sign Riq Woolen (3:50)
Eagles sign Johnny Mundt (29:56)
Grant Calcaterra era continues (39:01)
AJ Brown’s future (43:56)
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Sheil is joined by Zach Berman of The Athletic to discuss the Eagles' free agency so far. A few guys from the team last season now have new homes and bigger deals, including Jaelan Phillips, Reed Blankenship, and Nakobe Dean. Should the Eagles have made an effort to keep them? The biggest question of the offseason: Will AJ Brown be an Eagle in 2026? Jordan Davis also got a massive deal, but was it warranted? Plus, what type of contract could Jalen Carter receive?
Jaelan Phillips signs with the Carolina Panthers (4:07)
How should the Eagles address the edge position? (12:18)
AJ Brown ongoing discussion (18:57)
Could the Eagles have kept Reed Blankenship? (30:06)
Jordan Davis’ massive deal (40:45)
Jalen Carter contract possibilities (50:22)
Cam Jurgens goes to Colombia (1:03:34)
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Sheil is joined by Zach Berman of The Athletic to discuss the major decisions looming for the Eagles' offseason. Zach dropped his blueprint for Howie Roseman to follow (https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7084093/2026/03/04/eagles-offseason-howie-roseman-aj-brown-free-agency/). The guys review a few of the biggest topics, including a possible AJ Brown trade and how the Eagles would have to replace him. Should the Eagles pursue Maxx Crosby? When should they extend Jalen Carter? Plus, a rant on the Sixers and a loaded mailbag!
Should the Eagles trade AJ Brown? (04:00)
Will the Eagles pursue Maxx Crosby? (12:12)
Will Dallas Goedert be an Eagle next season? (27:04)
Will Reed Blankenship be back? (37:32)
Jihaad Campbell's potential as a starter (43:42)
Possible extension for Jalen Carter (50:09)
Nolan Smith possible extension (1:01:00)
Mailbag (1:14:53)
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Host: Sheil Kapadia
Guest: Zach Berman
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Sheil is joined by The Ringer's Anthony Dabbundo to discuss the Phillies as the World Baseball Classic gets underway and the team is at spring training. The guys discuss myriad topics, including Andrew Painter’s fastball, Bryson Stott’s outlook, and a new rule change. Plus, the usual nonsense and a conversation on booing players.
Andrew Painter - (04:53)
Bryson Stott - (14:08)
New rule change - (46:46)
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Sheil is joined by Roy Burton of The Broad Street Line to discuss all things Philly sports. First, the Sixers are coming off a tough loss to the Celtics on Sunday without Joel Embiid. Was that game a microcosm of the Sixers' problems overall? The guys address the biggest question in Philly sports: Will A.J. Brown be traded this offseason? Plus, who will shape Philly sports in 2026?
Sixers discussion - (03:09)
Playoff chances - (21:02)
Thoughts on Eagles' offseason - (47:49)
Who will shape Philly sports in 2026? - (1:00:38)
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Host: Sheil Kapadia
Guest: Roy Burton
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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)
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Guest: Zach Berman
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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
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Host: Sheil KapadiaGuest: Ben SolakProducer: Chris SuttonMusic Composed By: Teddy Grossman and Jackson Greenberg
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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
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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)
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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)
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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)
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Host: Sheil Kapadia
Guest: Rich Hofmann
Producer: Cliff Augustin
Music Composed By: Teddy Grossman and Jackson Greenberg
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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)
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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)
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Guests: Brandon Lee Gowton and Anthony Dabbundo
Producer: Cliff Augustin
Music Composed By: Teddy Grossman and Jackson Greenberg
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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)
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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)
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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)
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