Watching the Birds

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?Za' Darius Smith article: http://golongtd.com/p/the-savior-zadarius-smith-is-out WATCH PARTY THIS SUNDAY - Neshaminy Creek Brewing | 139 N Main St Unit 1 | Dublin, PA 18917Thank you so much for listening and subscribing!JOIN THE WATCHING THE BIRDS SOCIAL CLUB!Merch, monthly gifts, meetups and more: Just $59/yr- https://watchingthebirds.myshopify.com/products/id-rather-be-watching-the-birds-hat - __________________Say hi to us in the Discord: https://discord.gg/y455KDRYnCWatching the Birds on IG: https://www.instagram.com/ratherbewatchinWatching the Birds on Twitter: https://x.com/ratherbewatchinBarchard on Twitter: https://x.com/JohnBarchard__________________

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. Sorry I couldn't get this out faster! (Recorded Monday morning)  WATCH PARTY SUNDAY, SEPT. 21st - Neshaminy Creek Brewing | 139 N Main St Unit 1 | Dublin, PA 18917Thank you so much for listening and subscribing!JOIN THE WATCHING THE BIRDS SOCIAL CLUB!Merch, monthly gifts, meetups and more: Just $59/yr- https://watchingthebirds.myshopify.com/products/id-rather-be-watching-the-birds-hat - __________________Say hi to us in the Discord: https://discord.gg/y455KDRYnCWatching the Birds on IG: https://www.instagram.com/ratherbewatchinWatching the Birds on Twitter: https://x.com/ratherbewatchinBarchard on Twitter: https://x.com/JohnBarchard__________________

 WATCH PARTY TOMORROW - Neshaminy Creek Brewing | 139 N Main St Unit 1 | Dublin, PA 18917Thank you so much for listening and subscribing!JOIN THE WATCHING THE BIRDS SOCIAL CLUB!Merch, monthly gifts, meetups and more: Just $59/yr- https://watchingthebirds.myshopify.com/products/id-rather-be-watching-the-birds-hat - __________________Say hi to us in the Discord: https://discord.gg/y455KDRYnCWatching the Birds on IG: https://www.instagram.com/ratherbewatchinWatching the Birds on Twitter: https://x.com/ratherbewatchinBarchard on Twitter: https://x.com/JohnBarchard__________________

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. WATCH PARTY THIS SUNDAY - Neshaminy Creek Brewing | 139 N Main St Unit 1 | Dublin, PA 18917Thank you so much for listening and subscribing!JOIN THE WATCHING THE BIRDS SOCIAL CLUB!Merch, monthly gifts, meetups and more: Just $59/yr- https://watchingthebirds.myshopify.com/products/id-rather-be-watching-the-birds-hat - __________________Say hi to us in the Discord: https://discord.gg/y455KDRYnCWatching the Birds on IG: https://www.instagram.com/ratherbewatchinWatching the Birds on Twitter: https://x.com/ratherbewatchinBarchard on Twitter: https://x.com/JohnBarchard__________________

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. WATCH PARTY THIS SUNDAY - Neshaminy Creek Brewing | 139 N Main St Unit 1 | Dublin, PA 18917Thank you so much for listening and subscribing.  JOIN THE WATCHING THE BIRDS SOCIAL CLUB! Merch, monthly gifts, meetups and more: Just $59/yr https://watchingthebirds.myshopify.com/products/id-rather-be-watching-the-birds-hat __________________ Say hi to us in the Discord: https://discord.gg/y455KDRYnC Watching the Birds on IG: https://www.instagram.com/ratherbewatchin Watching the Birds on Twitter: https://x.com/ratherbewatchin Barchard on Twitter: https://x.com/JohnBarchard __________________

LFG!!!!! Thank you so much for listening and subscribing.  JOIN THE WATCHING THE BIRDS SOCIAL CLUB! Merch, monthly gifts, meetups and more: Just $59/yr https://watchingthebirds.myshopify.com/products/id-rather-be-watching-the-birds-hat __________________ Say hi to us in the Discord: https://discord.gg/y455KDRYnC Watching the Birds on IG: https://www.instagram.com/ratherbewatchin Watching the Birds on Twitter: https://x.com/ratherbewatchin Barchard on Twitter: https://x.com/JohnBarchard __________________

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. Pods will be out everyday this week! Thank you so much for listening and subscribing.  JOIN THE WATCHING THE BIRDS SOCIAL CLUB! Merch, monthly gifts, meetups and more: Just $59/yr https://watchingthebirds.myshopify.com/products/id-rather-be-watching-the-birds-hat __________________ Say hi to us in the Discord: https://discord.gg/y455KDRYnC Watching the Birds on IG: https://www.instagram.com/ratherbewatchin Watching the Birds on Twitter: https://x.com/ratherbewatchin Barchard on Twitter: https://x.com/JohnBarchard __________________

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. JOIN THE WATCHING THE BIRDS SOCIAL CLUB! Merch, monthly gifts, meetups and more: Just $59/yr https://watchingthebirds.myshopify.com/products/id-rather-be-watching-the-birds-hat __________________ Say hi to us in the Discord: https://discord.gg/y455KDRYnC Watching the Birds on IG: https://www.instagram.com/ratherbewatchin Watching the Birds on Twitter: https://x.com/ratherbewatchin Barchard on Twitter: https://x.com/JohnBarchard __________________

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. MAJOR NEWS FOR CLUB MEMBERS ON TODAY'S EPISODE! JOIN THE WATCHING THE BIRDS SOCIAL CLUB! Merch, monthly gifts, meetups and more: Just $59/yrhttps://watchingthebirds.myshopify.com/products/id-rather-be-watching-the-birds-hat__________________Say hi to us in the Discord: https://discord.gg/y455KDRYnCWatching the Birds on IG: https://www.instagram.com/ratherbewatchinWatching the Birds on Twitter: https://x.com/ratherbewatchinBarchard on Twitter: https://x.com/JohnBarchard__________________

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.JOIN THE WATCHING THE BIRDS SOCIAL CLUB! Merch, monthly gifts, meetups and more: Just $59/yrhttps://watchingthebirds.myshopify.com/products/id-rather-be-watching-the-birds-hat__________________Say hi to us in the Discord: https://discord.gg/y455KDRYnCWatching the Birds on IG: https://www.instagram.com/ratherbewatchinWatching the Birds on Twitter: https://x.com/ratherbewatchinBarchard on Twitter: https://x.com/JohnBarchard__________________

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.JOIN THE WATCHING THE BIRDS SOCIAL CLUB! Merch, monthly gifts, meetups and more: Just $59/yrhttps://watchingthebirds.myshopify.com/products/id-rather-be-watching-the-birds-hat__________________Say hi to us in the Discord: https://discord.gg/y455KDRYnCWatching the Birds on IG: https://www.instagram.com/ratherbewatchinWatching the Birds on Twitter: https://x.com/ratherbewatchinBarchard on Twitter: https://x.com/JohnBarchard__________________

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.Follow David on Twitter or come say hi in our Discord down below!https://x.com/PhillyFanHNDJOIN THE WATCHING THE BIRDS SOCIAL CLUB!Merch, monthly gifts, meetups and more: Just $59/yrhttps://watchingthebirds.myshopify.com/products/id-rather-be-watching-the-birds-hat__________________Say hi to us in the Discord: https://discord.gg/y455KDRYnCWatching the Birds on IG: https://www.instagram.com/ratherbewatchinWatching the Birds on Twitter: https://x.com/ratherbewatchinBarchard on Twitter: https://x.com/JohnBarchard__________________

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. JOIN THE WATCHING THE BIRDS SOCIAL CLUB!Merch, monthly gifts, meetups and more: Just $59/yrhttps://watchingthebirds.myshopify.com/products/id-rather-be-watching-the-birds-hat__________________Say hi to us in the Discord: https://discord.gg/y455KDRYnCWatching the Birds on IG: https://www.instagram.com/ratherbewatchinWatching the Birds on Twitter: https://x.com/ratherbewatchinBarchard on Twitter: https://x.com/JohnBarchard__________________

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.JOIN THE WATCHING THE BIRDS SOCIAL CLUB!Merch, monthly gifts, meetups and more: Just $59/yrhttps://watchingthebirds.myshopify.com/products/id-rather-be-watching-the-birds-hat__________________Say hi to us in the Discord: https://discord.gg/y455KDRYnCWatching the Birds on IG: https://www.instagram.com/ratherbewatchinWatching the Birds on Twitter: https://x.com/ratherbewatchinBarchard on Twitter: https://x.com/JohnBarchard__________________

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.DON'T FORGET TO BUY A HAT AND SUPPORT THE SHOW! Links down below.__________________Join us in the Discord: https://discord.gg/y455KDRYnCWatching the Birds on IG: https://www.instagram.com/ratherbewatchinWatching the Birds on Twitter: https://x.com/ratherbewatchinBarchard on Twitter: https://x.com/JohnBarchard__________________BUY A HAT! SUPPORT THE PODCAST!I'd Rather Be Watching The Birds hats are back! Use code BARCH for free shipping: https://watchingthebirds.myshopify.com/products/id-rather-be-watching-the-birds-hat