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On this installment of OPPOSITION TERRITORY , William Metzger from SB Nation’s CrawfishBoxes.com joined us for a deep dive into what we’ve seen from the Houston Astros thus far in the American League. This is a team that has been relevant in Major League Baseball for the past decade, yet they’re at the bottom of the barrel in their division. Bill and Jeff discussed the following: What were the exp...

This week on TABLE TALK , Jeff sat down with Brandon Lee Gowton, aka BLG, from BleedingGreenNation.com for a discussion about the Eagles offseason and the upcoming NFL Draft. We asked the question; what will the theme of the Eagles Draft be when it’s all said and done? Topics that BLG and Jeff dove into: How concerned should we be about the offensive line position given that we’ll end up seeing tw...

The Philadelphia Eagles are winning the offseason and it’s not even close. With the free agent signings, trades, and contract extensions dolled out, they’re running on all cylinders. Yet, the ever important NFL Draft is right around the corner. What should we be looking at when it comes to this Eagles team and the talent they’ll be looking to acquire next week in Detroit? This week, Shane Half fro...

On this installment of OPPOSITION TERRITORY , Blake Newberry from SB Nation’s VivaElBirdos.com joined us for a deep dive into the St. Louis Cardinals and what we’re seeing from this team here in mid-April. They’re a team that had struggles in 2023, and things haven’t been too, too impressive out of the gate here in 2024. Can they play spoiler in the NL Central? Blake and Jeff discussed the followi...

The 2024 NFL Draft will be here before we know it, and a new corps of talent will enter professional football this coming season. Some will be make a tremendous impact. Some will easily be forgotten. This week, Matt Waldman, creator and publisher of the Rookie Scouting Portfolio, joined Jeff for a great and in-depth discussion about incoming prospects and how we should be looking at this talent -...

This week on TABLE TALK , Jeff sat down with Josh Shuster from PhiladelphiaSoccerNow.com for a discussion about women’s sports and how they completely rule! With the recent interest and pure athleticism from women’s college basketball to what’s in store for our daughters, the future if very bright wen it comes to women’s athletics. Topics that Josh and Jeff dove into: What is more impressive, beco...

The Philadelphia Phillies 2024 regular season has started and it hasn’t been the greatest by any stretch of the imagination. They need to get some offense going if they’re to remain competitive in the National League. This week, Tim Kelly from PhilliesNation.com joined us for a discussion about what we’ve been seeing early this season, and how this team can get into an offensive groove. But first,...

On this installment of OPPOSITION TERRITORY , Matt Holleran from SB Nation joined us for a deep dive into what we’ve seen from the Washington Nationals thus far in the NL East. This is a key year for this team as they’re three years into their rebuild. What should we be looking out for from the Nats’ batting, defense, and pitching? Matt and Jeff discussed the following: The one word to describe th...

This week on TABLE TALK, Jeff sat down with Josh Shuster from PhiladelphiaSoccerNow.com for a discussion about the start of the Philadelphia Union’s 2024 season, and what we can expect in the future from a team that’s had some ups and downs. The question is: are the Union a solid team? Topics that Josh and Jeff dove into: From the bottom of the barrel in the Eastern Conference to now No. 2, how ha...

The Philadelphia Flyers are continuing to making moves on the ice as they have a new goalie in front of the net at the tail end of this season. What will Ivan Fedotov bring to this team short-term and long-term. It’s part of our discussion this week with Kelly Hinkle from BroadStreetHockey.com. Plus, we talked to the Lehigh Valley IronPigs General Manager, Kurt Landes, about the start of the ‘Pigs...

On this installment of OPPOSITION TERRITORY , Ely Sussman from FishOnFirst.com joined us for a deep dive into the Miami Marlins. Can they get back to the postseason as they did in 2023 and what might that look like. For a team that’s been middling within the NL East for some time now, how will they need to perform here in 2024 to get over the hump? Ely and Jeff discussed the following: The biggest...

This week on TABLE TALK , Jeff sat down with Mike Raymond from Fox Sports Radio of the Lehigh Valley for a discussion about how the college NIL has impacted the collegiate sports industry, thoughts on the upcoming NFL Draft and a look toward this coming college football season. Topics that Mike and Jeff dove into: How the NIL is very much a part of the college athletic experience at this point, an...

It’s our 2024 Philadelphia Phillies Season Preview! This year, excitement is in the air for this Phillies team as the bar is essentially set at the NLCS. One storyline after another is what we dove into this week as we head into the regular season. First time goes, Eric Moratelli from ThatBallsOuttaHere.com joined us for a look at what we can expect with various aspects of this team. Jeff and Erik...

On this installment of OPPOSITION TERRITORY , Lawrence Owen from Colts Law over on YouTube and the Bleav In Colts podcast joined us for a deep dive into the Indianapolis Colts and their offseason. What have they done in free agency to plug some holes, and can they contend this year in the AFC South? Lawrence and Jeff discussed the following: Grading the Colts’ free agent signings. What the team is...

This week on TABLE TALK , Jeff sat down with Sean Barnard from the Pick Swap Media podcast and Fox Sports Philly The Gambler for a discussion about whether there is a silver lining with this Philadelphia 76ers team as they continue to have challenges without Joel Embiid on the court. What might we see in the future once Embiid returns? Topics that Sean and Jeff dove into: When Embiid returns, what...

As we look to the Philadelphia Phillies regular season, we’re asking the question: are the Phillies now a “stable” team here in the National League? The offense seems to be solid. The pitching seems to be solid. How will all of this play out here in 2024? Justin Klugh from Baseball Prospectus and the Hittin’ Season podcast at Billy Penn/WHYY joined us for a dive into what we can expect this coming...

On this installment of OPPOSITION TERRITORY, David Droegemeier from the Locked on Chargers podcast joined us for a deep dive into the Los Angeles Chargers, how their offseason is taking shape as we’re in the midst of free agency, and what their overall future holds. Coming off this past season that was certainly a disappointment, and with a new regime taking over, can they contend in the AFC this...

This week on TABLE TALK , Jeff sat down with Ed Kracz from Eagles Today over at FanNation to discuss what appears to be a changing philosophy coming from the Philadelphia Eagles front office. This season, we’ve seen some interesting free agent acquisitions, and talent priorities. We dove into what we’ve seen from the Birds on a more macro level this week. Topics that Ed and Jeff dove into: How has...

On this week’s podcast, we have two great guests who joined us. First, Philadelphia Councilman Isaiah Thomas jumped on to discuss his Philadelphia-based NIL initiative aimed at helping high school student athletes in the city. We also spoke to Russ Cohen from the Locked on Flyers podcast about the challenges facing this Flyers team down this final stretch of the season. Both were fantastic discuss...

On this installment of OPPOSITION TERRITORY , Jeremy Brener from SBNation.com and FanNation.com joined us for a deep dive into the Houston Texans, how their offseason is taking shape as we head into free agency, and what their overall future holds. Coming off this past season that was a surprising success, are they truly one of the top teams in the AFC? Jeremy and Jeff discussed the following: Re-...

This week on TABLE TALK , Jeff dove into the recent announcements that the Philadelphia Eagles will be signing mega contracts with RB Saquon Barkley and DE Bryce Huff. The Eagles haven’t invested a great deal of financial resources into the running back position over many years - but that changes starting this year as they gave Saquon Barkley a three-year deal worth $37.5 million. It’s a deal that...

The Philadelphia Flyers are making moves as they continue to set the foundation of their rebuild. General Manager Danny Briere and the front office certainly have a vision for the future, and things appear to be….making sense? This week, Ryan Quigley from BroadStreetHockey.com joined us for a dive into this Flyers team, the rebuild, and some talent we’ve been keeping our eyes on this season. It as...

On this installment of OPPOSITION TERRITORY , Ron Kopp Jr. from ArrowheadPride.com joined us for a deep dive into the Kansas City Chiefs as they are coming off their Super Bowl win. What does their offseason hold on both offense and defense, and what are the vibes surrounding the new NFL dynasty. Ron and Jeff discussed the following: How do they approach this offseason knowing the pressure that is...

Today, March 4, 2024, will be a day that will live in infamy within the world of Eagles Nation and Philly sports. Jason Kelce, the best center to play the game of professional football, has retired. While we certainly wish Jason the best as he’ll move onto new endeavors and continue to change and entertain the world in fascinating and positive ways, we wanted to reflect on what he meant to the Eag...

While the Philadelphia Eagles’ offseason has arrived, the front office and fans have wasted no time diving into what this offseason may look like as this team looks to remain competitive in the NFC this coming season. O.J. Spivey, award winning journalist from the Philadelphia Tribune, joined us for a discussion about some Eagles offseason storylines that we’re all going to be following. It as a f...