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The WIP Morning Team discusses the Eagles' win and continues the debate over whether the team should bench its starters against the Washington Commanders next week. Devan Kaney shared that she saw Jalen Carter appear injured on the sideline, so for her, resting the starters is essential. Jon Ritchie said that he thinks the team hasn't met expectations yet, so they should play. The team debates what time would be best for an Eagles playoff game, Devan saying she would like to see an earlier game. They debate the late hit on Jalen Hurts and whether Hurts was out of bounds or not. DeCamara said he would like to see another angle of the hit.
Ray Didinger joins the WIP Morning Show as he does after each Eagles game day. Joe DeCamara and Jon Ritchie ask him if he considers their win over the Bills “great”, if he would play the Eagles' starters against the Commanders for Week 18. Didinger points out major improvements from the game and where the Eagles also went wrong.
Joe DeCamara and Jon Ritchie exchange perspectives after a Week 17 Eagles win against the Buffalo Bills. Joe DeCamara feels very positive about the win, saying it is another reminder that the team can handle worthy opponents and that the “Eagles can win the Super Bowl”. The duo agrees that “it is alarming” just how bad the Eagles offense is.
The WIP Morning Show Team comes together for their last show together in 2025 to react to the Eagles win against the Bills. The Birds bested Buffalo on Sunday 13-12. Joe DeCamara and Jon Ritchie rave about the Eagles defense and worry for the Eagles offense. The Team hands out game balls to the Eagles with the Bad to the Bone Awards and debates whether the Eagles should play their starters against the Commanders in Week 18. Ray Didinger and Seth Joyner join the show!
The WIP Morning Team discusses how Jalen Hurts can play well at times and whether they believe the team can make it to the Super Bowl. There isn't a doubt, according to Jon Ritchie. The Eagles beat a top team, and they proved they can win the most challenging games. They give out the Bad to the Bone Award, which is the badass award because the Eagles won the game yesterday.
The WIP Morning Team is joined by Ray Didinger to talk about the Eagles' win over the Buffalo Bills in Buffalo yesterday. Didinger said having the two-seed is essential, and he believes that the Eagles should play their starters this weekend against the Washington Commanders. Joe DeCamara said he thinks the team should rest the starters, Jon Ritchie disagrees because if Detroit upsets the Bears and the Eagles lose, Ritchie thinks you will never be able to live with yourself.
Devan Kaney gives her best Jon Ritchie impression to kick off the Morning Show. Tom Kelly asks if the Eagles postseason will rely more on the defense or the offense. He argues that the defense is how the Eagles win games, “more than anything.” Devan Kaney reminds him that, as Nick Sirianni says, it is a team sport, and the Eagles offense is what puts points on the board.
Rhea Hughes makes a mean holiday baked treat. Joe DeCamara and Jon Ritchie get a NovaCare Injury Report from Dr. Ryan Schreiter. The Morning Show hands out Bad to the Bone Awards to highlight the Eagles who had a big impact in their win against the Commanders. James Seltzer says this is easily the best Eagles tackle Jordan Davis has ever played!
Joe DeCamara and Jon Ritchie have lots to say after another Eagles win over the Commanders, 29-18. Jon Ritchie cannot get just how tremendous the Eagles defense is. Joe DeCamara wonders if the Eagles starters should take a backseat against the Buffalo Bills. The Team considers if they need to adjust their expectations for Eagles kicker Jake Elliott.
With their 29-18 win over the Washington Commanders, the Eagles clinched a back to back NFC East Championship! The WIP Morning Show reacts to the good and the bad of the game. Joe DeCamara asks the Team if the Eagles should give their starters a break in their next matchup against Buffalo. Joe and Jon Ritchie wonder how they may need to adjust their expectations for Eagles' kicker Jake Elliott. The Team talks with NovaCare's Dr. Ryan Schreiter for an injury report and gives game balls to Eagles who made a difference on Saturday. Ray Didinger and Seth Joyner join the Morning Show!
Wrapping up their last Friday Morning Show of 2025, Joe DeCamara and Jon Ritchie make their picks for the NFL Matchups in Week 16. Ahead of their postseason playoff run, Villanova head coach Mark Ferrante joins the Show! The Morning Show picks a Drop of the Week and listens to Time's Yours.
For the last time in 2025, the WIP Morning Show team broadcasts from the Borgata! Joe DeCamara asks Jon Ritchie, Rhea Hughes, James Seltzer and Devan Kaney how they think quarterback Jalen Hurts and the Eagles will fare for the rest of the season. Ahead of a Saturday matchup against the Commanders, they consider how the Eagles offense could improve for a playoff run. Eliot Shorr-Parks, Dick Vermeil and Villanova's own Mark Ferrante join the Morning Show! The Team reacts to the Phillies trading Matt Strahm, plays Beat the Hammer, and ends with Time's Yours!
The WIP Morning Show debates the implications of Thursday Night Football outcomes for Week 16. Jon Ritchie would rather play an opponent like the Seahawks, that put themselves in tough spots throughout the game but were able to rebound. James Seltzer thinks the game site has the biggest influence in playoff outcomes and would rather play in a venue with more Eagles fans, even if the opponent is a bigger challenge.
The WIP Morning Show broadcasts from the Borgata on the eve of the Eagles Week 16 matchup against the Washington Commanders. Joe DeCamara asks Jon Ritchie what to expect from quarterback Jalen Hurts and the Eagles offense down the stretch. Jon Ritchie says if they really want to get better, the Eagles should call the plays they want to improve and run it during games.
Joe DeCamara asks Jon Ritchie what he expects from Jalen Hurts down the stretch. Joe doesn't think he should risk getting hurt running the ball in games before the playoffs. James Seltzer agrees. Devan Kaney and Jon Ritchie think the Eagles should keep trying new things in games to improve offensively.
Jon Ritchie of the 94 WIP Morning Show expresses that he still needs to see more improvement from the Eagles offense following their win last Sunday. Joe DeCamara says that he will not read too much into the win because the Raiders were not a competitive opponent. Jalen Hurts showed that when he has to run more, he can. James Seltzer does not want to overlook the manner in which the Eagles dominated the Raiders.
Joe DeCamara asks the Morning Show what they took away from the Eagles dominant win over the Raiders. Jon Ritchie and James Seltzer saw improvements in the Eagles' offensive game plan. Joe doesn't take much from the last game, but notes the importance of learning that when Jalen Hurts wants to run he sure can.
Joe DeCamara asks Jon Ritchie, James Seltzer, Rhea Hughes, and Ross Tucker if they think the Phillies truly aren't going to make any more changes to their outfield. Ross Tucker thinks the Eagles have a chance to make a legit run and is very curious to what the outcome will be against the Buffalo Bills in the coming weeks. As he does every Wednesday, Mike Quick joins the show!
As they do every Wednesday, Joe DeCamara and Jon Ritchie partake in Ask Me Anything! Joe DeCamara's favorite Christmas present is his childhood teddy bear. Jon Ritchie is looking forward to being together with the whole family. Ross Tucker joins the Morning Show and shares his main takeaways on the Eagles ahead of their Saturday matchup against the Commanders.
The WIP Morning Show reacts to recent news on Phillies roster moves. Dave Dombrowski made remarks on Tuesday that “the outfield is pretty much set”, leaving Phillies fans to believe that they are moving on from Harrison Bader. Upon hearing the news, Joe DeCamara was worried for Jon Ritchie, a huge fan of Bader. Ritchie is trying to stay positive that the Phillies are turning to younger talent in Justin Crawford but is “so disappointed”. Sheil Kapadia joins the show!
The WIP Morning Show is disappointed to find out that the Phillies will not be making more changes to their outfield. Jon Ritchie is a “hater of no Bader” since Harrison Bader will not be a Phillie next season. Joe DeCamara does admit that you can't “fall in love” with a player after only 2 months and hopes Dave Dombrowski proves doubters wrong. James Seltzer and Rhea Hughes think it is a disastrous move for a team that needed change in the outfield. Sheil Kapadia, Ross Tucker and Mike Quick join in on the Morning Show.
On today's WIP Morning Show, the crew debates whether the Eagles are truly built for another Super Bowl run, sparked by a surprising Twitter poll showing 40% of fans don't believe they'll get back. Joe DeCamara is stunned by the doubt and still sees postseason potential despite offensive concerns, while Jon Ritchie holds firm that the Eagles look more like a solid playoff team than a true contender. James Seltzer and Rhea Hughes push back on what they see as overreactions and lingering frustration from the 2023 season, with plenty of discussion around Jalen Hurts mixed in. Ruben Amaro Jr., Ron Jaworski, Eliot Shorr-Parks, and Nick Sirianni join the Morning Show to weigh in.
The Morning Show discusses results of WIP Twitter polls from today. After weighing options of which concerns are the most pressing for the Eagles moving forward, Jon Ritchie says Fred Johnson could be the answer for offensive line problems. The Team wraps up with Phillies news and Time's Yours!
Joe DeCamara is stunned that a WIP Twitter poll resulted in 40% of voters not thinking that the Eagles will go back to the Super Bowl this year. Despite his worries about their offense, DeCamara thinks the Eagles can make a run this postseason. Jon Ritchie maintains his opinion that the Eagles are a “playoff team” and not a “Super Bowl team”, expressing concerns in their lack of consistency.
Jon Ritchie and Joe DeCamara speak with a NovaCare doctor to hear the latest on Eagles injuries. The Morning Show hands out game balls to who they think played best on Sunday. Jon Ritchie thinks Nakobe Dean must be kept by the Eagles and James Seltzer praises Jalen Hurts for playing better. Ray Didinger joins the Morning Show.
Jon Ritchie tries to predict the results of the Morning Show's daily Twitter polls. James Seltzer fights with a caller about comparing the decline of Jalen Hurts and Bryce Harper. The Team runs through worst-case scenarios that could happen offensively against the Raiders for the Eagles on Sunday.
James Seltzer, Jon Ritchie, Rhea Hughes and Devan Kaney discuss their thoughts on spending potential for the Phillies. Eagles insider Eliot Shorr-Parks calls into the show. Eliot lets the Team know that the vibes are good between players within the Eagles locker room. He thinks the Eagles will win against the Raiders but does admit that he expects it to be an ugly game.
Before getting to Eagles business, the Morning Show talks about the British royal family. James Seltzer asks Jon Ritchie where he is at with the Eagles ahead of playing the 2-11 Raiders. Ritchie reflects back on his time playing for both teams. James Seltzer thinks the Eagles are going to dominate the Raiders. Rhea Hughes reminds him that it's not a game to focus on the opponent but on returning to the successful team the Eagles can be.
The WIP Morning Show previews their Week 15 matchup against the 2-11 Las Vegas Raiders for Sunday Night Football. Live from the Borgata, James Seltzer, Jon Ritchie, Rhea Hughes and Devan Kaney debate if they think the Birds will “right the ship”. Eliot-Shorr Parks, Dick Vermeil and Ray Didinger join the show to weigh in. The Team tries to name the most iconic female character on TV and ends the show listening to Time's Yours.
The WIP Morning Team analyzes how the Eagles team will size up against the Las Vegas Raiders. They talk about Sirianni and Jalen Hurts' relationship. They analyze a quote from Hurts the other day debating if it was a backhanded compliment for Kevin Patullo. The team introduces the side topic, and shares what they think will be the most important for the team to focus on heading into this week.
The WIP Morning Team talks about how they feel positively about what they saw in the Eagles offense against the Chargers, but as Rhea Hughes said, they wish it came sooner. The variation in play calling was positive, but it doesn't dismiss the fact that the team had four interceptions. Jon Ritchie said that is a nice warm up game for the rest of the season's matchups. Finally, the team says that Sunday is a good time for the offense to step up and be good, because the defense has been.
Joe DeCamara asks Jon Ritchie and the WIP Morning Show if the Eagles will get back on track or collapse throughout the remainder of the regular season. Joe DeCamara thinks they can win three or four of their next games. Jon Ritchie is really concerned that they don't have it within themselves to push through their problems. The Team recaps their interview with Nick Sirianni. Rhea Hughes notes how the Eagles head coach warms up to Joe DeCamara throughout the conversation.
Jon Ritchie of the 94 WIP Morning Team is stressing that one of the biggest things the Eagles need to do to start playing better is to play with more confidence. It certainly seems that the team is not playing with much confidence during their recent slump.
Joe DeCamara, Jon Ritchie and James Seltzer discuss what the Phillies could look like next season with recent off season moves. Joe DeCamara is not a big fan of bald baseball players. The Team considers if Jalen Hurts should be benched to be humbled. Former Eagle LeSean McCoy comes on the Show for the first time!
Joe DeCamara and James Seltzer try to understand recent moves made by the New York Mets. The Team is unhappy with a recent dig at Eagles coaching made by Jalen Hurts. Jason Kelce is in the studio with the Morning Show. Jason tells Joe DeCamara and Jon Ritchie that watching the film back he found a lot the Eagles can learn from their loss to the Chargers to improve their offense.
Morning Show host and former Eagles Fullback Jon Ritchie has an interesting observation about Jalen Hurts ability to run.
Should Jalen Hurts be the starting quarterback for the Eagles? Joe DeCamara of the 94 WIP Morning Show thinks Jalen Hurts has been the main problem for the offensive issues this season. Jon Ritchie thinks Hurts is much less to blame and should not be benched for Tanner McKee.
The WIP Morning Show debate the options available to the Eagles after Jalen Hurts put up his worst performance yet. Joe DeCamara argues that Hurts is the source for the entire seasons' problems. Jon Ritchie is not sure. Sheil Kapadia calls the Team to weigh in.
The WIP Morning Team gives out the Bad to the Bone Award to the player who played the worst. Jon Ritchie both give the award to Jalen Hurts, who had a career-worst game last night. Jordan Mailata was the player who Ben Davis gave the award to. Mailata had a challenging game, getting several penalties called on him. They continue to break down the Eagles game from last night.
The WIP Morning Team discusses if the blame should be placed on Jalen Hurts or the offensive coordinator? The team then asks where does the credit go when the team is successful? Joe DeCamara believes it should go on the offensive line, while James Seltzer gives Hurts the credit. The team analyzes how the Dallas Cowboys losing will impact the feelings surrounding today's game for the Eagles players. Will they be motivated or will they put less effort in? Joe DeCamara reads a statement from Temple Football in relation to the team's participation in a bowl game. The team listens to the Time's Yours calls and gives their predictions for tonight's game, both Jon Ritchie and DeCamara saying they believe the Chargers will win.
The WIP Morning Team discusses the Eagles game tonight against the Chargers. The team breaks down what the Eagles must do in order to win. They analyze how the team will be able to succeed despite missing Jalen Carter, who had a procedure on both shoulders. They talk about the strengths and weaknesses of both the Eagles lineup and the Chargers lineup. Both teams are missing key pieces in their lineup. The team breaks down the situation in college football with Notre Dame being passed on over Miami, and the team then deciding to not play in the bowl game. Jon Ritchie then shares a personal story about how he transferred in the middle of the year, towards the end of the season, but had to still do work for both schools. The team then reacts to what Saquon Barkely had to say about the energy in the locker room.
The WIP Morning Team previews tonight's Eagles game against the Los Angeles Chargers. The Eagles have been struggling with the run game, and with the news that the Eagles are without Jalen Carter, who had a double procedure, Jon Ritchie bets against the Eagles. The team breaks down if they think that Jalen Hurts is going to run tonight. Ritchie said ‘A lot will start with Jalen'. Rhea Hughes brings up the struggles of the Chargers offensive line.
The WIP Morning Team talks about the fact that Notre Dame refused to play in the bowl game. The team was passed on for Miami, and as Joe DeCamara said ‘the voting clearly wasn't taken seriously. It's not fair or right'. James Seltzer said that he understands why the team would not play in the bowl game because so many people transfer. Jon Ritchie shared his story in NCAA dealing with transferring in the middle of final exams for a semester. The team then reacts to what Saquon Barkely had to say about the energy in the locker room.
The WIP Morning Team listens to what Ray Didinger said to the Morning Show last week on how the Eagles need to perform tonight against the Chargers. They talk about what parts they agree with. Jon Ritchie thinks that the team holds back and it will cost them going forward. Joe DeCamara said it's not about the record, it's about how they play. discusses their picks from the weekend and how they did in their selections for the NFL weekend. The team then shares their opinions on news around the Phillies. They talk about how the team overpaid for Aaron Nola, and if they will have to do that again for Kyle Schwarber.
The WIP Morning Team breaks down who they think will win today, Eagles or Chargers? Each member of the Morning Team shares if they believe Jalen Hurts will have a strong performance. Will he start running? James Seltzer, Joe DeCamara, and Jon Ritchie all say yes. The team reviews the odds for the game, highlighting who the betting accounts think will win the game. They highlight the Flyers loss and Sixers troubles. The team reacts to audio from Seth Joyner, Ike Reese, and Ray Didinger talking about what they are seeing in the Eagles offense. The team shares if they believe that the Eagles will bench Jalen Hurts. Joe DeCamara said ‘not this season, but I think they will eventually'.
The 94 WIP Morning Show is wondering if the Eagles will pull themselves together. After a crushing loss to the Bears, their second in a row, they look to right the ship heading to LA to face the Chargers on Monday. Jon Ritchie is worried the Eagles won't be able to fix themselves because they still have fundamental issues this late in the season. He does not believe they are a Super Bowl team.
The WIP Morning Show talk through what they make of the job Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni is doing this year. Jon Ritchie's number one concern is that Sirianni hasn't gotten better at running the offense. Joe DeCamara does have concerns but ultimately thinks he is a great coach. Rhea Hughes can't call him great for what he's doing with the team this year. James Seltzer doesn't feel the level of complaints is warranted.
Jon Ritchie had a great meeting with his dentist. Joe DeCamara gives life advice on how to organize your life. The Team listens to Time's Yours.
The WIP Morning Team is joined by Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni to break down the current state of the Eagles team. They talk about the penalties that the team keeps getting, any updates for players regarding playing time, Patullo's house being egged, and more.
The WIP Morning Team listens to Joe DeCamara as he is featured on HBO Hard Knocks. The team continues to break down the loss to the Chicago Bears. Jon Ritchie said they dominated the Eagles both on offense and defense. He asks the question of what they can do to fix the problems that led to the Bears coming into Philadelphia and walking all over the Eagles. They discuss the problems within this team and how evident it is compared to 2024, when the talent was obvious.