The Ringer's Philly Special

Sheil is joined by Zach Berman of The Athletic to discuss the Eagles coming off of two straight losses and heading to Los Angeles for a matchup with the Chargers. Following the Cowboys loss on Thursday, the Eagles playoff chances have significantly increased. Did that alleviate some pressure off the team? Jalen Carter had surgery on both shoulders this week. What is his expected timeline to return? Could the Eagles reunite with Darius Slay after he was cut by the Steelers? Has the tush push lost its lure? What are we talking about in the event that the eagles win or lose? Plus, mailbag and predictions! Jalen Carter undergoing surgery (5:48) Kevin Patullo will continue calling plays (9:05) Darius Slay possibly returning? (17:05) Tush-push conversation (26:21) What are we talking about if the Eagles win (37:00) What are we talking about if the Eagles lose (40:44) Mailbag (48:19) Predictions (1:50:07) Email hot takes: Ringerphilly@gmail.com. Follow us on Instagram/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 and Shawn Syed of SumerSports have reviewed the film from the Eagles' Black Friday loss to the Bears and discuss key plays, offensive weaknesses, and why the Bears were able to run so easily against the Eagles defense. Is the offense fixable, or is it too late in the season? Have teams figured out the tush push? Plus, Shawn’s Movie Minute. What are the top offensive minds in the NFL doing to confuse defenses? (2:08) Offensive film breakdown (16:04) Can the offense be fixed? (19:26) Why has the blocking regressed? (42:32) The Bears' ground game destroyed the Eagles' front (51:24) Shawn’s Movie Minute (1:03:49) 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 falling to the Chicago Bears on Black Friday 24-15. What will it take to correct this offense? Does there need to be a new play caller immediately? Can the 2025 Eagles turn this season around? Is Jalen Hurts the problem? How were the Bears so successful at running on the Eagles? Plus, some leftovers. Big takeaway’s (5:05) Assessing the Eagles coaching (9:36) Can the Eagles turn the season around? (26:51) Is Jalen part of the problem? (39:24) Why the Bears ran all over the Eagles (51:38) Leftovers (1:05:04) 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 fallout from the Eagles' loss to the Cowboys and their big upcoming Black Friday matchup against the Bears. Who will be playing safety with Drew Mukuba injured? Will the coaches ever figure out how to put together a competent offense? Is it Saquon, or is it the scheme that's wrong with the run game? Plus, a mega mailbag and predictions! Who’s on the injury report heading into Friday’s matchup? (2:42) Could Cooper DeJean see some time at safety? (5:55) The problems with Kevin Patullo and the offense (13:32) Why has the run game regressed so much? (27:45) What are we talking about if the Eagles win or lose? (38:38) Mailbag (53:50) Predictions (1:35:09) 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 is joined by Shawn Syed of SumerSports to discuss the film from the Eagles' loss to the Cowboys on Sunday. Why did the offense fall apart in the second half? What’s wrong with the run game? Is it Saquon or a scheme issue? Should the coaching staff be doing more to put the team in better positions to win? Plus, a Black Friday Eagles-Bears preview and Gannon watch! Andrew Mukuba’s injury and how it will affect the secondary (3:05) Why has the run game been pedestrian? (09:45) Did the Eagles take their foot off the gas? (24:01) Has the coaching staff been underperforming? (39:16) Eagles-Bears preview (56:13) 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 loss to the division-rival Cowboys on Brandon Aubrey's 42-yard field goal as time expired and the Cowboys beat the Eagles 24-21. What happened to the offense in the second half after they were rolling in the first? The run game is still an issue that hasn't been resolved. How well did the defense play? Plus, a quick look-a-head to Friday’s Black Friday game against the Bears. Nick Sirianni temperature check (3:27) The run game continues to struggle (13:29) AJ Brown’s performance (19:33) The Eagles lack of aggressiveness going into halftime (23:06) How the defense performed (27:43) How Cooper Dejean performed as an outside corner (38:13) Tom Brady having a catch with AJ Brown (54:34) The NFL landscape and where the Eagles stand (1:01:03) 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 latest from NovaCare Complex. Does the offense actually need to be fixed, and is it what Nick Sirianni and Jalen Hurts want? Multiple reports of staff and players being frustrated with Hurts’s play were brought to light this week. What should we make of these rumors? Which key players will be out for the matchup against the Cowboys? Plus, what we'll be saying if the Eagles win or lose, the mailbag, and predictions! What is ailing the Eagles offense? (4:10) Reports that staff and players are frustrated with Jalen’s play (12:35) Players on the injury report (36:02) What we'll be saying if the Eagles win or lose (52:09) Mailbag! (1:01:07) Predictions (1:37:26) 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 have reviewed the film of the Eagles' 16-9 victory over the Detroit Lions and give their thoughts on what they saw from both sides of the ball. Is the Eagles defense now reliant on the front and not the secondary? Why is the offense struggling? Plus, Shawn and Sheil preview the Eagles' matchup against the division-rival Cowboys. Is the 2025 defense better than the 2024 defense? (5:59) Jaelan Phillips continues to shine (15:44) What’s wrong with the offense? (41:56) Are we overreacting about the offense? (56:47) The controversial A.J. Brown route (1:08:55) Eagles-Cowboys preview (1:21:11) 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 Detroit Lions 16–9 on Sunday thanks to an outstanding effort on the defensive side of the ball. Sheil is joined by Brandon Lee Gowton of Bleeding Green Nation to discuss the victory. How were the Eagles’ defense and Vic Fangio able to hold Detroit’s high-powered offense to just one touchdown? Why has the offense struggled to put up points since the bye week? Is it possible the 2025 defense is better than the 2024 defense? (3:41) The pass rush improvement since Jaelan Phillips joined the team (18:53) Are other offensive players frustrated with Jalen Hurts not taking more chances? (28:10) Are there signs of improvement on the offensive end going forward? (40:35) The pass interference call on 3rd & 8 (55:58) 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

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