The Ringer's Philly Special

The Eagles have lost their sixth game in a row, falling to the Commanders 27-10 on Sunday Night Football. Sheil discusses it all with Rich Hofmann of The Broad Street Bulletin. Is this the worst Eagles team of our lifetime? How can head coach Nick Sirianni survive this? Plus, the Sixers are the top team in the eastern conference entering Monday and added two more wins over the weekend against the Knicks and Hornets. The guys discuss what has stood out to the start of the season.

(01:49) - Is this the worst Eagles team of our lifetime?

(43:36) - Does Nick Sirianni survive this?

(58:25) - First place Sixers

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Sheil is joined by Zach Berman of The Athletic to discuss the latest on the Eagles. First, the guys talk about Jalen Carter’s locker room comments on Wednesday following a tough loss at home against the Cowboys. Do the Eagles have a culture problem? What potential trades could we see in the coming days? Plus, predictions, mailbag, and the Sixers win again!

(04:06) - Jalen Carter’s comments

(22:12) - Do the Eagles have a culture problem?

(31:44) - Potential trades

(1:18:43) - Mailbag

(2:02:20) - Sixers

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Sheil is joined by Shawn Syed of SumerSports for our weekly film review of the Eagles' loss to the Cowboys on 'Monday Night Football.' The defense truly was beat down in one of their worst performances of the Vic Fangio era. What caused such a collapse on that side of the ball? The guys also go through some trade scenarios for players currently on the team. Plus, Shawn’s Movie Minute!

(09:56) - The defense

(24:40) - Jihaad Campbell

(30:52) - The offense

(36:00) - Potential trades

(1:03:51) - Shawn’s Movie Minute

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The Eagles fell to the Cowboys 38–21 on Monday Night Football, their fifth consecutive loss. Sheil is joined by Rich Hofmann of The Broad Street Bulletin to break down the loss and what the future holds for the Eagles. What happened to Vic Fangio’s defense? Were there actually bright spots for the Tanner McKee-led offense? Should the Eagles start trading away pieces as the deadline approaches? Plus, the Sixers are off to a solid start despite Sunday’s loss to the Pistons. What has stood out about LeBron and the rest of the squad so far?

(01:48) - The defense

(10:48) - The offense

(20:58) - Should the Eagles be sellers?

(45:51) - Sixers talk!

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Sheil is joined by Zach Berman of The Athletic to discuss the latest on the Eagles, including more on the Jalen Hurts blood clot situation. Ahead of their division rival matchup against the Cowboys, which notable Eagles could make their return to the field? If the Eagles win or lose, what will we be talking about? Plus, a huge comeback for the Sixers in their home opener on Thursday and the mailbag!

(02:46) - Jalen Hurts situation

(19:34) - Latest possible injury returns

(29:40) - Sean Mannion and Tanner McKee in his scheme

(37:53) - If the Eagles win or lose

(45:55) - Mailbag

(1:21:07) - Sixers' 29-point comeback victory against the Cavs

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The Sixers defeated the New York Knicks 106-100 on Opening Night on their road to 82-0. Sheil is joined by Roy Burton of The Broad Street Line to discuss LeBron James and Jaylen Brown’s debuts in Sixers uniforms, and how the team looked in the first game of the season. Sheil is then joined by Shawn Syed of SumerSports to discuss the Eagles film following their fourth straight loss to the Carolina Panthers. Also, providing an update on the Jalen Hurts situation. Plus, return of the movie minute!

(00:27) - Sixers defeat the Knicks on opening night

(56:04) - Eagles film review

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Eagles QB Jalen Hurts will miss the remainder of the season due to blood clots in his lungs. Sheil and Zach Berman of The Athletic discuss the entire situation surrounding Hurts’s diagnosis and whether the Eagles mishandled the situation. Why was Hurts allowed to play against the Jaguars in London knowing he had reportedly stayed up in order to play? Will the Eagles be punting on the season?

(04:17) - Jalen Hurts in the hospital prior to the game in London

(06:56) - Nick Sirianni’s press conference

(15:43) - Is it fair to question how the Eagles handled this situation?

(25:56) - Are the Eagles punting on the season?

(33:52) - What’s Sirianni’s future?

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The Eagles fell to the Carolina Panthers 25-14 on Sunday at home, with Tanner McKee making the start in place of Jalen Hurts, who was placed on IR. Sheil and Rich Hofmann of The Broad Street Bulletin discuss the Eagles' fourth loss in a row. Is this offense completely irreparable under Nick Sirianni and Sean Mannion? Are we possibly looking at a team that could be sellers at the trade deadline? Plus, Sheil wants a scene in a show with local roots.

(02:12) - Breaking down the major plays

(27:09) - Fourth-and-1 offsides

(38:50) - Should the Eagles be sellers at the deadline?

(58:51) - Is Sirianni the right guy for the Eagles' future?

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Can you believe it?! One of the most highly-anticipated Sixers seasons ever is just a couple of days away from tipping-off. Sheil is joined by Rich Hofmann of The Broad Street Bulletin to break it all down with a Kapadia 10. Will LeBron’s use of Fanatics helicopter be a nuisance? Where will the Sixers offense and defense rank? Plus, bold predictions and final season outcome.

(06:22) - Narratives surrounding the team

(14:55) - Which bench player is most likely to become a fan favorite?

(29:18) - How concerning is the backup center depth?

(35:21) - Where will the defense rank?

(56:03) - Where will the offense rank?

(1:04:52) - Bold prediction and season outcome

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Sheil is joined by Zach Berman of The Athletic to discuss the latest news and notes on the Eagles as they prepare to face the Carolina Panthers. ZB has his patented ZB3 in which he reviews the Eagles' game-management decisions, Jalen Hurts's calf update, and when Landon Dickerson could possibly return. What will we be discussing if the Eagles win or lose? Anthony Dabbundo then joins the show to discuss the Phillies giving interim manager Don Mattingly a two-year deal. Plus, the mailbag!

(03:26) - Big picture outlook on the season

(11:26) - Sirianni on his decision to kick

(23:03) - Jalen Hurts calf

(34:20) - Jaelan Phillips's return

(40:41) - Landon Dickerson's practice window

(48:27) - Eagles-Panthers preview

(1:05:54) - Mailbag

(2:04:51) - Phillies give Mattingly 2-year contract

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Sheil is joined by Shawn Syed of SumerSports in the latest film review of the Eagles' last-second 19-17 loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars in London. The guys open up the pod revisiting the ever-controversial kickoff that led to the final field goal that sealed the Eagles' fate. Has the defense completely turned the corner and given this team some hope? Why has the offense been so stagnant?

(03:28) - The kickoff

(21:28) - The defense

(40:37) - The offense

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The Eagles fell to the Jacksonville Jaguars 19-17 thanks to a few blunders down the stretch and a last-second field goal to seal the victory for the Jags. Who’s to blame for the loss? Sheil is joined by Rich Hofmann of The Broad Street Bulletin to discuss all of the action from across the pond. What are the major takeaways from the game?

(04:45) - The final kickoff

(23:36) - The Eagles' final drive

(39:46) - Takeaways from the game

(48:30) - Dissecting the game

(1:28:13) - Jalen Hurts assessment

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It's been quite the week at the Jefferson Health Training Complex, with future Hall of Famer Lane Johnson announcing his retirement and OL Cam Jurgens being traded to the Baltimore Ravens. Sheil is joined by Zach Berman to discuss Lane's career, what he meant to the Eagles franchise, and how the Jurgens trade impacts the offensive line. The Eagles also have a game this weekend in London against the Jacksonville Jaguars with a pretty decimated roster. What are the chances the Birds come out victorious? Plus, the mailbag!

(02:47) - Cam Jurgens trade

(22:46) - OL starters

(31:29) - Lane Johnson announces his retirement

(44:40) - Eagles-Jags preview, travel plans, and predictions

(1:05:50) - Mailbag

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Sheil is joined by Shawn Syed of SumerSports to review the Eagles film against the Los Angeles Rams. How would Shawn fix this offense and all of its deficiencies? How much are Nick Sirianni, Sean Mannion, and Jalen Hurts to blame for the shortcomings of the offense thus far? Has the defense regressed this season? Plus, a look ahead to the Jaguars game in London.

(02:34) - Shawn’s fix for the Eagles offense

(10:25) - Difference between Eagles offense this year and last

(40:03) - How much falls on Jalen Hurts?

(56:24) - The defense

(1:09:55) - Jaguars offense

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The Eagles fell to the Los Angeles Rams 24-20 on Sunday, their second loss in a row. Sheil is joined by Rich Hofmann of The Broad Street Bulletin to discuss the loss and the massive number of injuries the team has compiled in the early portion of the season. Is there hope for this team if the key players are able to come back healthy, or is this team just mediocre? Also, where does coaching come into the equation?

(02:54) - Biggest takeaways and offense

(22:25) - The Eagles on third down

(53:44) - The defense

(1:15:46) - Coaching

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The Philadelphia Phillies' 2026 season has officially come to an end after they fell to the Atlanta Braves 6-2 in Game 3 of the NL Wild Card Series. Sheil is joined by Anthony Dabbundo to discuss yet another season of this team falling short and what the future holds with a possible lockout looming. Has this core of Phillies players run its course? Should Dave Dombrowski remain the Phillies' GM? How difficult would it be to trade some of the Phillies' key contributors?

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The Philadelphia Eagles are set to face the Los Angeles Rams at home on Sunday following a horrific Monday-night loss to the Bears. Sheil is joined by Zach Berman of The Athletic, who has his patented ZB3 thoughts on the discussion surrounding the recent early-round draft picks. Will Andy Dalton remain the backup QB? What’s Zack Baun’s status heading into Sunday’s game due to being in concussion protocol? What will the discussion be if the Eagles win or lose? Plus, game predictions and a loaded mailbag!

(03:13) - The safety rotation

(12:01) - Backup QB dilemma

(18:48) - Zack Baun in concussion protocol

(27:56) - Recent Eagles early-round picks return

(44:48) - If the Eagles win or lose

(57:34) - Mailbag!

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The Phillies staved off elimination in Game 2 of their wild-card series against the Atlanta Braves thanks to some clutch performances from the Phillies' stars. Sheil and Anthony Dabbundo break down every key moment from the game and discuss what the team has to do to advance to the next round in Game 3 on Thursday.

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Sheil is joined by Shawn Syed in Part 1 of today’s pod for film review of the Eagles' horrific loss to the Bears. How did Ben Johnson effectively outcoach Vic Fangio and Nick Sirianni? In Part 2 of the pod, Sheil is joined by Anthony Dabbundo to discuss the Phillies' crushing Game 1 wild-card series loss to the Atlanta Braves.

(02:23) - The Eagles defense

(13:18) - Assessing the DL and pass rush

(30:27) - The Eagles offense

(53:16) - Phillies fall to the Braves in Game 1

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Sheil is joined by Rich Hofmann of The Broad Street Bulletin following the Eagles' stunning blowout loss to third-string QB Case Keenum and the Bears. The guys discuss the biggest moments of the game and what ultimately led to the blowout, including an Andy Dalton red zone interception and the horrific play of the defense. Why do Vic Fangio units have such a tough time going up against Ben Johnson? Did Jalen Hurts's concussion evaluation cost the Eagles the game?

(02:41) - Bears dominate Eagles and defensive struggles

(31:09) - Andy Dalton’s end zone interception

(54:17) - Who gets the game ball?

(57:22) - Sirianni temperature check

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