The Ringer's Philly Special

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 has the attention of the city again. Sheil is joined by Rich Hofmann of PHLY to discuss the hot start and rookie sensation VJ 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 AKA Tony Bunz to discuss the latest drama with the Phillies. Is there a world where Bryce Harper actually gets traded? Plus, the Eagles traded fourth-year receiver John Metchie III and a 2027 sixth-round selection to New York 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? We then switch our focus to the Phillies, and Anthony Dabbundo joins the pod to discuss another high win total from the team to 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. Host: Sheil Kapadia & 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 and BLG's biggest takeaways from the game (2:30)? Why did the Eagles abandon the run during this game (13:47)? It appears AJ Brown slowed up on a route that could've potentially 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 beat up is the offensive line (43:06)? How did the defense perform (48:35)? Plus, leftovers and a quick look ahead to the Giants 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

The Phillies fell to the Los Angeles Dodgers, 5–3, in Game 1 of the NLDS. Sheil and Tony Bunz break down the ins and outs of the game and discuss how the Phillies lost despite holding a three-run lead. Was Matt Strahm tipping his pitches when Teoscar Hernández launched a home run into right-center, ultimately giving the Dodgers the lead and the win? How serious is Harrison Bader's injury, and how might it impact the outfield moving forward? Jesus Luzardo has been named the Game 2 starter, set to face off against Blake Snell. Who has the edge? 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 is joined by Anthony Dabbundo to preview the Phillies' NL Division Series game against the Los Angeles Dodgers on Thursday. How will the Dodgers rotation fare against the Phillies lineup and vice versa? Who should be the Phillies' starter in Game 2, Ranger Suárez or Jesús Luzardo? If the Phillies win or lose the series, what will be the main reasons why? Plus, playoff 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. 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 is joined by Zach Berman of The Athletic to discuss the Eagles' upcoming matchup against the Denver Broncos on Sunday. The guys open the pod by discussing the latest with the A.J. Brown tweet fallout following Sunday's victory against the Buccaneers and how frustrated he must be with the offense (3:07). Dallas Goedert didn't practice on Wednesday. What is his progress toward playing on Sunday? Plus, Nakobe Dean is back at practice. When could he be activated and return to play (24:59)? Zach explains why Vic Fangio got snippy with him in his presser (27:15). How does the offense as a whole feel about the way the season has started (33:45)? If the Eagles win, what will be the reason why (35:55)? If the Eagles lose, what will we be talking about (39:03)? Plus, another great mailbag segment (43:34) and predictions (1:29:45)! 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 with the Eagles film review of their victory against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The guys start with the offensive side of the ball. Why hasn't that side of the ball clicked for the Eagles yet (03:52)? Why has Saquon and the run game struggled so much in the early portion of the season (15:17)? How frustrated is AJ Brown with how the passing game looks (29:10)? Quinyon Mitchell and Cooper Dejean continue to standout on the field and both have bright futures (50:58). Is there a possibility that Kelee Ringo could replace Adoree' Jackson as a starter (1:04:04)? Shawn gives his assessment on Special Teams in 90 seconds (1:12:21). Plus, a quick preview of the Eagles matchup against the Broncos. 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 Tampa Bay Buccaneers 31-25 on Sunday and are now 4-0 heading into October. Sheil is joined by Brandon Lee Gowton of Bleeding Green Nation to discuss another bizarre victory. What were the biggest takeaways from the game (3:01)? How crucial was the defense in this game (6:32)? This game was another tale of two halves. Why was the offense so good in the first half but struggled in the second half (13:03)? What was the turning point of the game, according to BLG (25:18)? Why was the second half such a disaster after such a great first half (27:59)? The guys react to AJ Brown's cryptic tweet following another lackluster performance (31:22). Why has Saquon and the run game been relatively unsuccessful thus far this season (39:55)? What and who stood out on the defensive side of the ball (46:59)? 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 Eagles' upcoming matchup with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. There are some notable players on the Eagles who are battling injuries, including Nolan Smith, who was just placed on injured reserve. What will the Eagles' approach be to filling the void in the already ineffective pass rush (04:28)? Chauncey Gardner-Johnson was cut by the Houston Texans earlier this week. Is there a possibility for him to be reunited with the Eagles (18:50)? What is the state of the offense following the Eagles' come-from-behind victory against the Los Angeles Rams? Should the Eagles listen to A.J. Brown and give the ball to the "killers" (22:41)? Lane Johnson left the Rams game early with a neck stinger that possibly happened on one of the "tush push" plays (27:24). Plus, the Sixers have unveiled their Iverson-era throwbacks, and Zach has a lot of optimism about the team this upcoming season (31:00). If the Eagles win, what will be the reason why (36:19)? If the Eagles lose, what will be the discussion (40:37)? We then get to the mailbag and the use of hotel body wash and shampoo (45:43). Plus, predictions (1:35:37)! 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' miraculous win against the Rams and what changed in the second half. Why was the offense so bad in the first half (4:47)? What were the adjustments that were made in the second half (10:04)? Sheil and Shawn assess Jalen Hurts's performance in the second half (19:54). What's the level of concern with the lack of explosive run plays (28:09)? Why did the Eagles struggle defending the run (35:56)? What's going on with kickoffs and why can't the Eagles return them properly (51:46)? How does Todd Bowles make life difficult for Jalen Hurts (1:08:41)? What should the Eagles defense expect from the Buccaneers offense (1:14:29)? 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: Shawn Syed Producer: Cliff Augustin Music Composed By: Teddy Grossman and Jackson Greenberg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What a game! The Eagles erased a 19-point deficit and came out victorious 33-26 against the Rams on Sunday thanks to a crucial field goal block by Jordan Davis and a scoop-and-score as time expired. Sheil is joined by Brandon Lee Gowton of Bleeding Green Nation to discuss the victory. What were the biggest takeaways from the game (3:18)? Has the “straightjacket” been taken off of Jalen Hurts and the offense (8:51)? Has Jalen Hurts been noticeably more vocal this season (19:58)? How did the defense perform (31:54)? Sheil sounds off on detractors of the ‘tush push” (47:29). 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: 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 people have been asking for a Phillies pod so you finally get a Phillies pod. Congratulations to the 2025 NL East Champions. Sheil and Anthony Dabbundo discuss the Phillies sweep of the Dodgers and the playoff landscape with ten games remaining. The guys give their individual praises to different players on the team that have helped the Phillies earn another NL East crown. 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 is joined by Zach Berman of The Athletic as the Eagles are set to face the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday at the Linc. Even though the Eagles are 2-0, the conversation has been about their offense or lack thereof. Are they doing enough to sustain success throughout the season (02:36)? The "tush push” conversation has been rampant throughout the NFL media this week. Will we see it banned next season (28:19)? If the Eagles win this game and improve to 3-0, what will we be talking about (35:20)? If the Eagles lose, what will the conversation be on Monday (40:15)? Plus, the mailbag (44:09) and game predictions (1:25:03)! 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: 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' victory over the Chiefs and analyze the game plan from both sides of the ball, then look forward to Sunday's matchup with the Rams. What was Kevin Patullo's strategy going into the Chiefs game (05:21)? What's wrong with the passing game so far, just two games into the season (13:11)? The Eagles used a lot of tight end sets during the game; what was the reasoning behind that (19:51)? Is Landon Dickerson still hobbled (45:43)? Why did DC Vic Fangio enable the blitz a lot more than he has in the past (47:30)? The guys then do a quick preview of the Eagles' upcoming opponent (1:20:00). 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 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 Chiefs, 20-17, in a rematch of Super Bowl LIX. Even though the Eagles did come out victorious, there were some concerns about the offense. Sheil and Brandon Lee Gowton of Bleeding Green Nation review the game and the challenges that lie ahead for the Eagles. What were the biggest takeaways the guys got from the game (3:16)? Jalen Hurts and Chiefs All-Pro DT Chris Jones got into a little spat about Hurts not throwing for more than 100 yards. What did that moment say about Hurts (10:07)? Why did the offense look and perform the way it did? Does new OC Kevin Patullo need to go deeper in the playbook (15:39)? Where are the explosive plays (21:29)? What stood out on the defensive side of the ball (39:43)? Plus, Andrew Mukuba's turnover and BLG's Uncrustables story. 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

The Eagles are set to face the Chiefs in a Super Bowl LIX rematch at Arrowhead this Sunday, which means we have injury updates, predictions, and of course the return of the mailbag with The Athletic's Zach Berman, who will be with us every Thursday all season long! Will Dallas Goedert be ready to play after missing practice on Wednesday (4:08)? Zach touches on the acquisition of Tank Bigsby and whether he'll be returning kicks (08:03). Edge rusher Za'Darius Smith was also acquired this week. What will his role be (13:41)? Will there be any further punishment for Jalen Carter (18:18)? What will we be talking about on Monday if the Eagles win or lose the game (32:53)? The mailbag finally makes its long-awaited return (44:21). Plus, final predictions and scores (1:28:40). 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 preview a rematch of the Super Bowl LIX beatdown of the Chiefs at the hands of the Eagles. First, the guys react to the Eagles acquiring Tank Bigsby from the Jaguars, and what this means for the injured Will Shipley (2:41). Sheil and Shawn dissect the Chiefs offense versus the Eagles defense (08:36). It seems like Adoree Jackson will be the starting CB2 against the Chiefs, but will he have a short leash (22:22)? Will that be the point of attack for Andy Reid? What will be the strategy for the Eagles offense against the Chiefs defense (32:46)? What's keeping Nick Sirianni and Kevin Patullo up at night (41:53)? 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 and Shawn Syed of SumerSports have reviewed the film of the Eagles season opener against the Cowboys and have some thoughts on why the Eagles came out victorious. What did Jalen Hurts do for the Eagles to secure the victory (04:21)? Did the Eagles purposely not target AJ Brown as much as they should've, or did the Cowboys make it difficult for him to get targets (19:59)? The Eagles signed former Lions pass rusher Za'Darius Smith (42:30). How could his presence impact the defensive line? How much of a leash does Adoree' Jackson have before he is benched (56:43)? Plus, how did Eagles rookies Jihaad Campbell and Drew Mukuba fare in their first NFL game (1:03:02)? 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 division-rival Dallas Cowboys 24-20 in their season opener Thursday night and took an early lead in the division. Sheil is joined by Brandon Lee Gowton of Bleeding Green Nation to discuss the victory and give their takeaways from the game. What exactly happened with the Jalen Carter-Dak Prescott spitting incident that got Carter ejected before even taking a snap (04:59)? What were the biggest takeaways from the offense and what was concerning about the offense (09:50)? How concerning is the second cornerback spot production or lack thereof that everyone was panicking about during camp (25:14)? How do the guys feel about the Eagles defense overall going forward (32:42)? 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

Game week is finally here, and the Eagles are set to take flight Thursday and unveil their Super Bowl championship banner in front of the division rival Cowboys. Sheil is joined by Shawn Syed of SumerSports to preview their matchup. How will this Cowboys offense fare against the Eagles defense with Dak Prescott returning and former Steelers receiver George Pickens now paired with CeeDee Lamb (04:11)? Will the Cowboys offense be keeping Vic Fangio up at night (15:56)? Which matchups should each side of the ball keep an eye on (21:48)? How will the Micah Parsons–less Cowboys defense fare against the Eagles offense (29:07)? How will the Eagles look to attack the Cowboys defense (43:37)? The guys give their predictions to close out the pod. 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

We are just three days away from the reigning Super Bowl champion Eagles set to kick the season off against their division rival, the Cowboys. Sheil is joined by Zach Berman of The Athletic for another edition of the Kapadia 10! The guys rank the most likely to least likely: an Eagles player winning DPOY, an Eagles player winning DROY, and three Eagles defensive players receiving All-Pro honors (04:39). Will we see the Eagles pass the ball more this season (11:56)? Where will Jalen Hurts rank on Mike Sando's QB tier after the 2025 season (21:30)? Which three players would Howie Roseman choose to protect from getting hit with injuries (36:07)? Sheil and Zach rank cornerbacks from most snaps to least snaps (58:53). Plus, season predictions and a grocery-store predicament! 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 preview the Eagles offense heading into the 2025 season. But first, there was some bombshell news that dropped on Thursday: The division-rival Dallas Cowboys traded OLB Micah Parsons to the Green Bay Packers. What does this mean for the division, and how does this change the landscape of the NFC (01:20)? As for the Eagles, how can the passing game build on the success of the last two playoff games (08:25)? How can they scheme better this season compared to last when being faced by zone defenses (28:24)? What's an area where the offense might get stung by regression (44:22)? Plus, bold offensive 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 Eagles' season opener is a little over a week away, which means they had to make some tough decisions on Tuesday to get the roster down to 53. Sheil is joined by Eagles beat reporter Zach Berman of The Athletic to sift through each position group and why certain guys made the cut. What was ZB's reaction to the Sam Howell acquisition? Will backup QB Tanner McKee be missing time (2:20)? Is this the most stacked Eagles WR room ever (14:55)? Will Landon Dickerson be ready to play in the opener next Thursday night (26:43)? Could there be another potential move down the line for an edge rusher (39:51)? Who will be the Eagles' CB2 opposite of Quinyon? ZB actually has a solution for what the Eagles should do at that spot (51:27). 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 opens the pod with a couple of trades the Eagles made over the weekend. First they acquired QB Sam Howell from Minnesota, and then they welcomed back OT Fred Johnson! What do these moves mean as roster cutdowns are quickly approaching (00:56)? Phillies ace Zack Wheeler will miss the remainder of the season after being diagnosed with venous thoracic outlet syndrome. Sheil and Anthony Dabbundo discuss what this means for the Phils and how this will affect the rotation. How do the Phillies stack up against the rest of the NL as they head to New York to face the division-rival Mets (7:10)? 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: Anthony Dabbundo Producer: Cliff Augustin Music Composed By: Teddy Grossman and Jackson Greenberg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Shawn Syed makes his triumphant return to talk all things defense! Sheil and Shawn start by discussing the CB2 position. How will the Eagles compensate for not having a true option at that spot (08:42)? How will Fangio utilize the linebackers, specifically Zack Baun and rookie Jihaad Campbell (16:00)? What's one area where the Eagles could actually improve this season (29:19)? The guys wrap up with their bold predictions (39:58)! 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: 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 acquired wide receiver John Metchie III and a 2026 sixth-round pick from the Texans in exchange for tight end Harrison Bryant and a 2026 fifth-round pick on Sunday, according to multiple reports. Sheil discusses the trade and what Metchie can bring to this Eagles offense (01:35). Plus, the Phillies were hit with some devastating news that ace pitcher and Cy Young candidate Zack Wheeler has a blood clot in his throwing arm and has been placed on the 15-day IL. How will Wheeler's injury affect their chances as the season winds down (20:39)? 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 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 Browns 22-13 on Saturday in their second preseason game of the year. Sheil and Brandon Lee Gowton of Bleeding Green Nation share their takeaways from the game and discuss where some of the key position battles stand after the contest. Eagles second-round pick Andrew Makuba made a big impact with a pick-six and a fumble recovery. Is the second starting safety spot now his to lose? (3:01) Are we any closer to figuring out who will take the CB2 spot? (10:50) First-round pick Jihaad Campbell recorded a sack—are expectations getting too high for the rookie? (29:50) How will the depth chart at wide receiver shake out? Will Ainias Smith secure a roster spot after scoring a touchdown today? (34:31) Plus, some leftovers, and thoughts on the ongoing feud with the PHLY guys. 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 ESPN's Tim McManus to discuss the joint practices the Eagles and Browns have been conducting this week. A.J. Brown hasn't been participating in joint practices. What's the latest on his injuries and other important players on offense, including Jordan Mailata (04:25)? How has the Eagles offense looked at the joint practices (16:44)? Will anyone step up and claim the CB2 position (27:56)? Has there been a noticeable change in Jalen Hurts coming into this season following an offseason full of criticism (39:15)? Plus, we might have a new nickname for T-Mac. Email hot takes: Ringerphilly@gmail.com. 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: Tim McManus 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 Olivia Reiner of The Philadelphia Inquirer to discuss the Eagles-Browns joint practices this week, leading up to their preseason matchup on Saturday. What's the latest on Eagles Pro Bowl guard Landon Dickerson's meniscus injury he suffered during the open practice at the Linc? How will it cause a shift in the O-line for the time being (03:20)? Who impressed Olivia on defense, specifically in the pass rush, and whom does Vic Fangio trust in that unit (23:02)? How is the battle for the second cornerback position, opposite Quinyon Mitchell, shaping up? Is Kelee Ringo rising to the occasion (30:28)? How has Eagles 2025 first-round pick Jihaad Campbell looked in camp? Is he experiencing some growing pains (40:35)? Email hot takes: Ringerphilly@gmail.com. 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: Olivia Reiner Producer: Cliff Augustin Music Composed By: Teddy Grossman and Jackson Greenberg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices