The Ringer's Philly Special

The Eagles made quite the splash during the free agency legal tampering period that began on Monday by acquiring former Giants running back Saquon Barkley and former Jets edge rusher Bryce Huff. The Eagles also re-signed Landon Dickerson to the richest deal for an offensive guard in league history. Sheil and Ben grade the early moves and evaluate the players left on the market. We want to hear fro...

Rumors are now swirling around that the Eagles are taking calls for star pass rusher Josh Sweat. With Haason Reddick and Sweat entering the final year of their contracts, is there a chance that they both aren’t on the Eagles in the 2024 season? What would Sweat’s compensation be on the trade market? The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please check out theringer.com/RG to find out more,...

The negotiating period for NFL free agents officially begins on Monday. The Eagles have quite a few decisions to make at different positions of need. Sheil and Ben discuss who the Eagles should try to sign at each position and what price point they should aim for. Would Saquon Barkley be a good fit on the Eagles? We want to hear from you! 215-315-7982 The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming....

Super Bowl champion, six-time first-team All-Pro, seven-time Pro Bowler, and beloved Eagles center Jason Kelce officially announced his retirement from the NFL on Monday. Sheil takes a look back at Kelce’s career, which will likely land him in the Hall of Fame. The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please check out theringer.com/RG to find out more, or listen to the end of the episode for...

The Eagles have quite a few questions heading into the draft and free agency, with key players either returning, leaving, or heading into free agency. Should the Eagles give the hometown kid D’Andre Swift an offer to return to the team? What are the options at linebacker? Will James Bradberry IV be on the roster next season? Plus, the Phillies announced that there will no longer be Dollar Dog Nigh...

Eagles GM Howie Roseman and head coach Nick Sirianni spoke on Tuesday about their offseason approach to improving the team following the epic collapse at the end of the 2023 season. Eagles reporter EJ Smith of The Philadelphia Inquirer jumped on the pod to discuss the major decisions that have to be made this offseason for the Birds. How much input will Sirianni have in the offense? Will Haason Re...

Eagles Pro Bowl linebacker Haason Reddick has been granted permission to seek a trade in order to get a new contract. Will he be an Eagle in the 2024 season? Sheil and Ben discuss different contract and trade scenarios for Reddick. With the Super Bowl in the rearview, it’s officially draft season. Ben gives us three players to watch for in the 2024 draft. Plus, more voicemails on the Eagles, the S...

The NBA trade deadline has come and gone, and the Sixers were quite active at the deadline. With Joel Embiid out, the Sixers have been struggling mightily and needed to address some holes in the lineup. They acquired Buddy Hield and Cam Payne and received draft compensation, but they traded away Marcus Morris Sr., Jaden Springer, Furkan Korkmaz, Danuel House Jr., and fan-favorite Patrick Beverley....

Sheil is joined by Bo Wulf and Zach Berman of PHLY to discuss some burning Eagles questions and mix in a little fun. Was there real consideration to replace Nick Sirianni with Bill Belichick? What’s the most likely scenario for how the 2024 season will play out? How will the Eagles fix this roster? The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please check out theringer.com/RG to find out more, o...

It was reported on Thursday that Joel Embiid suffered an injury to his meniscus with no timetable yet on his return. Sheil and Cliff discuss why Embiid was even on the court in the first place (04:12). There’s a lot of questions surrounding Jalen Hurts’s leadership following the 2023 Philadelphia Eagles collapse. Sheil gives his thoughts on Jalen Hurts’s leadership style (22:27). Plus, thoughts on...

Vic Fangio was named the defensive coordinator for the Eagles last Saturday following a mutual parting of ways with the Dolphins last week. With Fangio being given the DC title, we had to bring back one of our favorites, Shawn Syed, who authored "The Book of Fangio." Shawn breaks down the principles of Fangio’s defense and how he could completely revitalize the defense next season following a horr...

Kellen Moore was officially named the next offensive coordinator for the Eagles, which has Birds fans wondering what he will do to revitalize a loaded offense that woefully underperformed in the 2023 season. Sheil and Ben discuss how Moore’s offense will mesh with Nick Sirianni’s offense and how this could help Jalen Hurts in the long run. The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please chec...

Eagles GM Howie Roseman and head coach Nick Sirianni finally addressed the media on Wednesday about the coaching changes that will be made following the disappointing end to the 2023 season, including that Sirianni will take on more of a CEO role. During the presser, news broke that Vic Fangio will likely be the new defensive coordinator of the Eagles. Sheil and Ben discuss Sirianni’s role going f...

Sixers center Joel Embiid dropped a franchise-record 70 points, passing the previous record held by Wilt Chamberlain. Sheil, Chris, and Raheem discuss the historic night for Embiid and what the Sixers need to do to get out of the second round. Plus, the Eagles have fired offensive coordinator Brian Johnson, which comes to no surprise, but how dysfunctional do the coaching moves so far this offseas...

Philly fans are still waiting to hear the fate of current Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni. While there’s been no word on whether he’ll remain the head coach, it feels like he’ll probably be back for the 2024 season. Sheil discusses the different possibilities if Sirianni is in fact returning to Philadelphia, and what the Eagles need to do at the coordinator level to avoid repeating the epic collap...

One, two, three … Cancun!!! The Eagles' epic 2023 collapse finally came to an end after they fell to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the wild-card round, 32-9. With how bad the Eagles' fall from grace was, the question remains: Will Nick Sirianni be back as the head coach for the 2024 season? The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please check out theringer.com/RG to find out more, or listen t...

Sheil and Shawn Syed of SumerSports get you set for the Eagles' wild-card matchup against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. With how the regular season ended for the Birds, is there anything on defense they can do to stop Tampa’s offense? Plus, Todd Bowles loves to blitz, and the Eagles offense has struggled to pick up the blitz. What can Nick Sirianni and Brian Johnson do schematically to avoid being bea...

Sheil has seven burning questions for ESPN’s Tim McManus as the Eagles stumble into a wild-card matchup Monday night against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. How likely is it that Nick Sirianni will be the Eagles head coach next season? How much of the Eagles' late-season skid falls on Jalen Hurts? How do owner Jeffrey Lurie and GM Howie Roseman feel about the Eagles' humongous drop-off? The Ringer is co...

The Eagles have now lost five of their past six games after falling to the Giants 27-10 in embarrassing fashion on Sunday at MetLife Stadium. Sheil and Ben react to how fast the drop-off has been for a team that started the season 10-1. We all have one burning question: Is Nick Sirianni’s job safe for next season? Please Leave a Voicemail - 215-315-7982 The Ringer is committed to responsible gamin...

Sheil and Shawn open the pod by addressing A.J. Brown’s comments to the media on Wednesday after not speaking following Sunday’s loss to the Cardinals. Also, Cliff issues an apology to Brown. Just how bad has the defense been under Matt Patricia? The numbers are alarming. Plus, has Jalen Hurts lived up to expectations? The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please check out theringer.com/R...

The Eagles are free-falling into the playoffs after suffering a 35-31 loss to the now 4-12 Arizona Cardinals. Sheil and Ben discuss the horrendous Eagles defense with Matt Patricia and how the offense has been stale. Is head coach Nick Sirianni being put on notice with his inability to develop the offense and not rally the team through this difficult stretch? Plus, we give our Philly sports New Ye...

The Eagles survived a late surge from the New York Giants and snapped a three-game losing streak on Christmas Day, but the vibes still seem to be low in the locker room. Sheil and Shawn Syed of SumerSports reviewed the film from Monday’s game, and there’s a lot to be positive about from the Eagles' standpoint even though the margin of victory wasn't as large as they would have liked. What areas ca...

The Eagles survived a closer-than-expected 33-25 win vs. the New York Giants on Christmas Day. The Eagles finally broke their three-game losing skid, but there are still so many concerning matters from during and after the game. Sheil and Ben discuss the good and the bad from the first meeting with the Giants this season and a lot of postgame quotes that don't sound too positive. The Ringer is com...

The Eagles are currently on a three-game losing skid and looking to right the ship before the playoffs with winnable games against the Giants and the Cardinals. Sheil and Shawn Syed of SumerSports discuss the critical plays that ultimately doomed the Eagles in Seattle, including: the Quez Watkins deep ball attempt, Jason Kelce’s false start in the red zone, and the deep ball attempt to A.J. Brown...

The Eagles have now lost three straight games after falling to the Seahawks, 20-17, thanks to a Drew Lock game-winning drive late in the fourth quarter. With the tumultuous week leading up to the loss, the Eagles needed to win badly against a backup QB and came up short. Sheil and Ben discuss what could possibly be going on in the locker room and on the field, and if there’s any way to fix this te...