The Ringer's Philly Special Takeaways From Jeffrey Lurie, Plus Andrew Painter's Dazzling Debut!
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Apr 1, 2026 
Zach Berman, The Athletic reporter with insider access to NFL owner meetings, and Anthony Dabbundo, local Phillies commentator who reviews games on the ground. They unpack Jeffrey Lurie’s comments on coaching and Jalen Hurts, the murky AJ Brown situation, stadium talk, and behind-the-scenes owners’ meeting color. Then a lively recap of Andrew Painter’s major-league debut, his pitch mix, crowd reaction, and what to watch next.
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Stoutland Departure Looks Personal Not Just Scheme
- Jeff Stoutland's exit felt personal and not purely schematic, with Stoutland saying no one discussed the separation with him.
- Berman suggested personality dynamics and redefined roles (removing run-game control) likely drove the split.
Owner Is Hurts's Strongest Internal Advocate
- Lurie is a vocal champion of Jalen Hurts, calling him "the MVP of the Super Bowl" and saying there's no bigger fan than him.
- That owner-level endorsement signals Hurts holds the most powerful internal advocate ahead of contract talks.
AJ Brown Status Left Open By Ownership
- On AJ Brown, Lurie repeated "A.J. Brown's a member of the Eagles" but stopped short of committing he will be on the roster, leaving clear wiggle room.
- Berman still expects a likely trade after June 1 and suggests terms or understandings could already exist.