Inside the Birds: A Philadelphia Eagles Podcast Birds Weekly With Ray Didinger, Derrick Gunn: "What We Saw Was A Throwback Game"
Nov 12, 2025
Ray Didinger and Derrick Gunn recap a nail-biting 10-7 win against the Packers, likening it to a vintage defensive showdown. They dive into Vic Fangio's defensive strategy and praise Brandon Graham's locker room influence. Discussion also centers on Jalen Phillips' instant impact, the depth of the Eagles' front seven, and N'Kobe Dean's blitzing strengths. Offensively, they analyze timing issues, Devonta Smith's reliability, and AJ Brown's limited targets. The hosts critique late-game decisions and preview looming challenges as the team aims to improve.
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Phillips' Arrival Felt Like A Reunion
- Jalen Phillips reunited with Vic Fangio and arrived visibly excited to join a contender.
- Ray recalled scouting notes ranking Phillips highly as an edge rusher before injuries hampered his career.
Pressure Over Pure Sack Numbers
- Adding healthy edge pieces like Phillips and Nolan Smith created consistent pressure, not just sacks.
- Ray stressed that constant hurry and disrupted timing mattered more than raw sack totals.
N'Kobe Dean Tightens Run Defense
- N'Kobe Dean's return improved run defense and offered effective surprise blitzes up the middle.
- Ray highlighted Dean's quickness and his value when used selectively as a blitzer.
