The Ringer's Philly Special

Cliff is joined by Amy Fadool, host of Sixers pre- and post- game live on NBC Sports Philadelphia, to discuss the current state of the Sixers following a good December to a dreadful January. Plus, Anna Orso of the Philadelphia Inquirer jumps on to discuss what happened with the Sixers' plan to build an arena in Chinatown to now building one in South Philly and partnering with Comcast and the Flyers.Email hot takes: Ringerphilly@gmail.comThe Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please check out rg-help.com to find out more, or listen to the end of the episode for additional details.Host: Clifford AugustinGuests: Amy Fadool and Anna OrsoProducer: Cliff AugustinMusic Composed By: Teddy Grossman and Jackson Greenberg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sheil is joined by EJ Smith of The Philadelphia Inquirer to discuss the latest Eagles headlines and injury news. How will the Eagles try to fill the Nakobe Dean void at the linebacker position (7:33)? Kellen Moore has been highly sought after in this coaching cycle. Could he be headed to a division rival (10:36)? What is Jalen Hurts being asked to do in the passing game, and is the criticism that he’s been receiving fair (22:29)? If the Eagles win or lose, what will the headlines be (38:14)? Plus, a monstrous mailbag, including a response from anonymous and a dad with a dilemma.Email hot takes: Ringerphilly@gmail.com The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please check out rg-help.com to find out more, or listen to the end of the episode for additional details.Host: Sheil KapadiaGuest: EJ SmithProducer: Cliff AugustinMusic Composed By: Teddy Grossman and Jackson Greenberg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Eagles are set to face the Rams in the divisional round of the playoffs on Sunday. Sheil and Shawn Syed of SumerSports have reviewed the film and discuss what both teams bring to the table. How effective has the Rams pass rush been this season (4:49)? What should the Rams' defensive game plan be against the Eagles offense (28:24)? How does Sean McVay and the Rams' potent offense stack up against Vic Fangio’s stout defense (46:21)? What should the Eagles' game plan be against the Rams (59:58)? Plus, more nonsense!Email hot takes: Ringerphilly@gmail.comThe Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please check out rg-help.com to find out more, or listen to the end of the episode for additional details.Hosts: Sheil Kapadia and Shawn SyedProducer: Cliff AugustinMusic Composed By: Teddy Grossman and Jackson Greenberg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sheil and Shawn Syed of SumerSports have reviewed the film from the Eagles' wild-card win against the Packers and discuss the positives and negatives of what they saw. What did Vic Fangio scheme up that made it so tough for the Packers to move the ball against the Eagles defense (3:23)? With Nakobe Dean hurt, how will the defense fill the massive void at linebacker (17:46)? The guys take a deep dive into the offense. What is wrong with the passing game, and is there hope that it will improve next week (30:57)?Email hot takes: Ringerphilly@gmail.comThe Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please check out rg-help.com to find out more, or listen to the end of the episode for additional details.Hosts: Sheil Kapadia and Shawn SyedProducer: Cliff AugustinMusic Composed By: Teddy Grossman and Jackson Greenberg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Eagles defeated the Green Bay Packers 22-10 in their Wild Card weekend matchup. Sheil is joined by Brandon Lee Gowton of Bleeding Green Nation to discuss what areas they looked good in and which ones they need to improve in. What are the initial takeaways from the game (2:12)? How dominant of a performance did this defense have (9:54)? Which players showed up and showed out on that side of the ball? Why did the offense struggle so much (30:58)? Plus, who knew AJ Brown reads on the sideline? Email hot takes: Ringerphilly@gmail.comThe Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please check out rg-help.com to find out more, or listen to the end of the episode for additional details.Hosts: Sheil Kapadia Guest: Brandon Lee GowtonProducer: Cliff AugustinMusic Composed By: Teddy Grossman and Jackson Greenberg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sheil is joined by EJ Smith of The Philadelphia Inquirer to discuss the latest Eagles headlines and injury news. How did Jalen Hurts look at practice, and why is he practicing in the freezing cold weather with no sleeves (5:25)? What’s at stake for Hurts during the playoff run (16:36)? What’s at stake for Nick Sirianni, and are there any circumstances that could affect his job status (24:20)? If the Eagles win or lose, what will the headlines be (31:53)? Plus, the biggest mailbag and playoff predictions!Email hot takes: Ringerphilly@gmail.comThe Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please check out rg-help.com to find out more, or listen to the end of the episode for additional details.Hosts: Sheil Kapadia and EJ SmithProducer: Cliff AugustinMusic Composed By: Teddy Grossman and Jackson Greenberg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dive into a thrilling tactical showdown as the hosts analyze how the Eagles defense stacks up against the Packers offense. They explore key threats and weaknesses, particularly focusing on Jordan Love's potential vulnerabilities against blitzing. Get insights on the Eagles' defensive game plan and the crucial matchups that could determine the playoff outcome. Plus, enjoy a light-hearted discussion on handling online trolls and the impact of social media on sports predictions.

Dive into a thrilling analysis of the Eagles' offense facing the Packers' defense as two experts break down key strategies and matchups. They explore how offensive schemes can exploit weaknesses in the Packers' zone coverage and discuss the tactical battle between the Eagles' line and the Packers' underperforming defense. Expect predictions about impactful plays and enjoy a humorous detour into a heated debate on parking preferences that ties into cultural differences between Texas and New Jersey.

The Eagles are set to face off against the Green Bay Packers in the opening round of the playoffs. Sheil has four initial thoughts on the matchup. How will the injuries to Packers QB Jordan Love and WR Christian Watson factor into the game (3:16)? Why should Birds fans feel confident that this team could make a Super Bowl run (9:50)? Should Eagles fans feel nervous about the offense heading into the game (24:44)? What’s at stake for Nick Sirianni and Jalen Hurts (31:59)? Plus, some thoughts from Cliff and the reverse parking debate continues.Email hot takes: Ringerphilly@gmail.com The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please check out rg-help.com to find out more, or listen to the end of the episode for additional details.Host: Sheil KapadiaProducer: Cliff AugustinMusic Composed By: Teddy Grossman and Jackson Greenberg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sheil is joined by EJ Smith of The Philadelphia Inquirer to discuss the latest Eagles’ headlines and injury news. How is Jalen Hurts progressing following his concussion and finger injury (5:46)? Saquon Barkley will not play in the final game of the regular season, meaning he will not break the single-season rushing record. How has he taken the news, and does he wish he had the opportunity to play (12:55)? Who should the Eagles want to play in the first round of the playoffs (24:25)? Plus, your emails and predictions!Email hot takes: Ringerphilly@gmail.com The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please check out rg-help.com to find out more, or listen to the end of the episode for additional details. Hosts: Sheil Kapadia and EJ SmithProducer: Cliff AugustinMusic Composed By: Teddy Grossman and Jackson Greenberg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices