The Ringer's Philly Special

Sheil is joined by Shawn Syed to preview the Eagles defense. Where will the defense rank among others in the league? What type of season must Jalen Carter have in order for the defense to be successful (10:45)? Why is elite edge-rushing important in Vic Fangio's defense (25:49)? Who will be the nickel corner at the start of the season (40:50)?Leave us a voicemail! 215-315-7982Email: 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: 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 is back with EJ Smith of The Philadelphia Inquirer to discuss who made the Eagles' 53-man roster and their confidence level for each position group. If Jalen Hurts were to be injured for four to six weeks, who would be the starter in his place (09:43)? What would be a reasonable expectation for Saquon Barkley’s rushing yardage this season (19:47)? Which position group graded higher: the defensive line or edge rushers (45:06)?Leave us a voicemail! 215-315-7982Email: 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

The Eagles had their final preseason game on Saturday, which means it’s time for Sheil to give his season prediction. What are three things that could potentially stop the Eagles offense from reaching its full potential (4:47)? Will Jalen Hurts have a bounce-back season? What are the biggest questions on the defensive side of the ball (12:41)? How vital will the linebackers be in Vic Fangio’s defense? Plus, the Phillies finally scored some runs over the weekend, but will they be able to keep this up (26:29)?Leave us a voicemail! 215-315-7982Email: 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 Anthony DabbundoProducer: Cliff AugustinMusic Composed By: Teddy Grossman and Jackson Greenberg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Washington Commanders have traded wide receiver Jahan Dotson and a fifth-round pick to the Philadelphia Eagles in exchange for a third-round pick and two seventh-round picks. Solo, Sheil breaks down why the Commanders were willing to trade their first-round pick from just two seasons ago. Also, how good is Dotson? We know about his first-round pedigree, but will his talents translate into the Eagles offense?Leave us a voicemail! 215-315-7982Email: 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: 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 Shawn Syed of SumerSports, and they take a deep dive into the Eagles offense with new OC Kellen Moore and what he’s bringing to Philly. One of the biggest complaints about the Eagles offense last season was the lack of pre-snap motion. How much will that change under Moore (20:32)? What will the different personnel groupings be (44:52)? Hot Take! Does DeVonta Smith have a chance to outgain A.J. Brown this season (1:22:11)?Leave us a voicemail! 215-315-7982Email: 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: Sheil KapadiaGuest: Shawn SyedProducer: Cliff AugustinMusic Composed By: Teddy Grossman and Jackson Greenberg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sheil is back with a Sunday night pod and ponders who the five most irreplaceable Eagles players are, excluding Jalen Hurts. Should skill-position players be valued over the guys in trenches (04:00)? The Phillies went 4-2 in their home stand against the Marlins and Nationals and currently hold a 0.5-game lead on the Dodgers for the top seed in the NL. How worried should we be that the lead is slipping (27:42)? Plus, the Sixers signed French Olympian standout Guerschon Yabusele to a one-year deal (38:23).Leave us a voicemail! 215-315-7982Email: 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: Sheil KapadiaProducer: Cliff AugustinMusic Composed By: Teddy Grossman and Jackson Greenberg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sheil and Brandon Lee Gowton of Bleeding Green Nation discuss what they saw in the Eagles' second preseason game, a victory over the New England Patriots. Is there a backup quarterback controversy between Tanner McKee and Kenny Pickett (02:49)? Does Mekhi Becton have the edge over Tyler Steen for right guard (15:33)? What do we actually expect from the cornerbacks (39:17)?Leave us a voicemail! 215-315-7982Email: 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: Sheil KapadiaGuest: 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 Zach Berman of PHLY, who is at Eagles joint practice this week with the New England Patriots. Sheil’s got 10 important questions for Z Berm. Where does the Eagles coaching staff rank amongst the rest of the NFL (05:13)? Rank the following from most likely to least likely: (a) Jalen Hurts wins 2024 NFL MVP, (b) Lions OC Ben Johnson will be the Eagles head coach in 2025, (c) the Eagles finish with a top-three defense in terms of DVOA (35:05). What will Cooper DeJean’s role be Week 1 when the Eagles face the Packers in Brazil (59:07)?Leave us a voicemail! 215-315-7982Email: 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: Sheil KapadiaGuest: Zach BermanProducer: Cliff AugustinMusic Composed By: Teddy Grossman and Jackson Greenberg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sheil is back for another Sunday night pod with some observations on the Eagles, the struggling Phillies, and Joel Embiid's Olympic gold medal. Just how good has Jalen Hurts been this offseason and in training camp? Is he looking to be in redemption mode this upcoming season (07:12)? What’s been going on with the Phillies? They’ve been struggling since the All-Star break, but what exactly is causing the drop-off (21:00)? Plus, could the gold-medal run help Joel Embiid and the Sixers this upcoming season (30:56)?Leave us a voicemail! 215-315-7982Email: 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: 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 Brandon Lee Gowton of Bleeding Green Nation to discuss the Eagles preseason opener. Will Kenny Gainwell or fourth-round pick Will Shipley be the backup running back (16:34)? Who was the biggest winner on the defensive end (30:35)? Can Nolan 2023 first-round pick Nolan Smith make the second year leap (44:40)?Leave us a voicemail! 215-315-7982Email: 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: Sheil KapadiaGuest: Brandon Lee GowtonProducer: Cliff AugustinMusic Composed By: Teddy Grossman and Jackson Greenberg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices