The Ringer's Philly Special

We are just three days away from the reigning Super Bowl champion Eagles set to kick the season off against their division rival, the Cowboys. Sheil is joined by Zach Berman of The Athletic for another edition of the Kapadia 10! The guys rank the most likely to least likely: an Eagles player winning DPOY, an Eagles player winning DROY, and three Eagles defensive players receiving All-Pro honors (04:39). Will we see the Eagles pass the ball more this season (11:56)? Where will Jalen Hurts rank on Mike Sando’s QB tier after the 2025 season (21:30)? Which three players would Howie Roseman choose to protect from getting hit with injuries (36:07)? Sheil and Zach rank cornerbacks from most snaps to least snaps (58:53). Plus, season predictions and a grocery-store predicament! Email hot takes: Ringerphilly@gmail.com. Follow us on Instagram: @ringersphillyspecial Become a member of our Reddit community: https://www.reddit.com/r/RingersPhillySpecial/. 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 Kapadia Guest: Zach Berman Producer: Cliff Augustin Music 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 to preview the Eagles offense heading into the 2025 season. But first, there was some bombshell news that dropped on Thursday: The division-rival Dallas Cowboys traded OLB Micah Parsons to the Green Bay Packers. What does this mean for the division, and how does this change the landscape of the NFC (01:20)? As for the Eagles, how can the passing game build on the success of the last two playoff games (08:25)? How can they scheme better this season compared to last when being faced by zone defenses (28:24)? What’s an area where the offense might get stung by regression (44:22)? Plus, bold offensive predictions! Email hot takes: Ringerphilly@gmail.com. Follow us on Instagram: @ringersphillyspecial Become a member of our Reddit community: https://www.reddit.com/r/RingersPhillySpecial/. 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 Kapadia Guest: Shawn Syed Producer: Cliff Augustin Music Composed By: Teddy Grossman and Jackson Greenberg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Eagles' season opener is a little over a week away, which means they had to make some tough decisions on Tuesday to get the roster down to 53. Sheil is joined by Eagles beat reporter Zach Berman of The Athletic to sift through each position group and why certain guys made the cut. What was ZB’s reaction to the Sam Howell acquisition? Will backup QB Tanner McKee be missing time (2:20)? Is this the most stacked Eagles WR room ever (14:55)? Will Landon Dickerson be ready to play in the opener next Thursday night (26:43)? Could there be another potential move down the line for an edge rusher (39:51)? Who will be the Eagles' CB2 opposite of Quinyon? ZB actually has a solution for what the Eagles should do at that spot (51:27). Email hot takes: Ringerphilly@gmail.com. Follow us on Instagram: @ringersphillyspecial Become a member of our Reddit community: https://www.reddit.com/r/RingersPhillySpecial/. 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 Kapadia Guest: Zach Berman Producer: Cliff Augustin Music Composed By: Teddy Grossman and Jackson Greenberg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sheil opens the pod with a couple of trades the Eagles made over the weekend. First they acquired QB Sam Howell from Minnesota, and then they welcomed back OT Fred Johnson! What do these moves mean as roster cutdowns are quickly approaching (00:56)? Phillies ace Zack Wheeler will miss the remainder of the season after being diagnosed with venous thoracic outlet syndrome. Sheil and Anthony Dabbundo discuss what this means for the Phils and how this will affect the rotation. How do the Phillies stack up against the rest of the NL as they head to New York to face the division-rival Mets (7:10)? Email hot takes: Ringerphilly@gmail.com. Follow us on Instagram: @ringersphillyspecial Become a member of our Reddit community: https://www.reddit.com/r/RingersPhillySpecial/. 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 Kapadia Guest: Anthony Dabbundo Producer: Cliff Augustin Music Composed By: Teddy Grossman and Jackson Greenberg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Shawn Syed makes his triumphant return to talk all things defense! Sheil and Shawn start by discussing the CB2 position. How will the Eagles compensate for not having a true option at that spot (08:42)? How will Fangio utilize the linebackers, specifically Zack Baun and rookie Jihaad Campbell (16:00)? What’s one area where the Eagles could actually improve this season (29:19)? The guys wrap up with their bold predictions (39:58)! Email hot takes: Ringerphilly@gmail.com. Follow us on Instagram: @ringersphillyspecial Become a member of our Reddit community: https://www.reddit.com/r/RingersPhillySpecial/. 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 Kapadia Guest: Shawn Syed Producer: Cliff Augustin Music Composed By: Teddy Grossman and Jackson Greenberg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Eagles acquired wide receiver John Metchie III and a 2026 sixth-round pick from the Texans in exchange for tight end Harrison Bryant and a 2026 fifth-round pick on Sunday, according to multiple reports. Sheil discusses the trade and what Metchie can bring to this Eagles offense (01:35). Plus, the Phillies were hit with some devastating news that ace pitcher and Cy Young candidate Zack Wheeler has a blood clot in his throwing arm and has been placed on the 15-day IL. How will Wheeler’s injury affect their chances as the season winds down (20:39)? Email hot takes: Ringerphilly@gmail.com. Follow us on Instagram: @ringersphillyspecial Become a member of our Reddit community: https://www.reddit.com/r/RingersPhillySpecial/. 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 Kapadia Producer: Cliff Augustin Music Composed By: Teddy Grossman and Jackson Greenberg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Eagles fell to the Browns 22-13 on Saturday in their second preseason game of the year. Sheil and Brandon Lee Gowton of Bleeding Green Nation share their takeaways from the game and discuss where some of the key position battles stand after the contest. Eagles second-round pick Andrew Makuba made a big impact with a pick-six and a fumble recovery. Is the second starting safety spot now his to lose? (3:01) Are we any closer to figuring out who will take the CB2 spot? (10:50) First-round pick Jihaad Campbell recorded a sack—are expectations getting too high for the rookie? (29:50) How will the depth chart at wide receiver shake out? Will Ainias Smith secure a roster spot after scoring a touchdown today? (34:31) Plus, some leftovers, and thoughts on the ongoing feud with the PHLY guys. Email hot takes: Ringerphilly@gmail.com. Follow us on Instagram: @ringersphillyspecial Become a member of our Reddit community: https://www.reddit.com/r/RingersPhillySpecial/. 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 Kapadia Guest: Brandon Lee Gowton Producer: Cliff Augustin Music Composed By: Teddy Grossman and Jackson Greenberg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sheil is joined by ESPN’s Tim McManus to discuss the joint practices the Eagles and Browns have been conducting this week. A.J. Brown hasn’t been participating in joint practices. What’s the latest on his injuries and other important players on offense, including Jordan Mailata (04:25)? How has the Eagles offense looked at the joint practices (16:44)? Will anyone step up and claim the CB2 position (27:56)? Has there been a noticeable change in Jalen Hurts coming into this season following an offseason full of criticism (39:15)? Plus, we might have a new nickname for T-Mac. Email hot takes: Ringerphilly@gmail.com. Become a member of our Reddit community: https://www.reddit.com/r/RingersPhillySpecial/. 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 Kapadia Guest: Tim McManus Producer: Cliff Augustin Music Composed By: Teddy Grossman and Jackson Greenberg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sheil is joined by Olivia Reiner of The Philadelphia Inquirer to discuss the Eagles-Browns joint practices this week, leading up to their preseason matchup on Saturday. What’s the latest on Eagles Pro Bowl guard Landon Dickerson's meniscus injury he suffered during the open practice at the Linc? How will it cause a shift in the O-line for the time being (03:20)? Who impressed Olivia on defense, specifically in the pass rush, and whom does Vic Fangio trust in that unit (23:02)? How is the battle for the second cornerback position, opposite Quinyon Mitchell, shaping up? Is Kelee Ringo rising to the occasion (30:28)? How has Eagles 2025 first-round pick Jihaad Campbell looked in camp? Is he experiencing some growing pains (40:35)? Email hot takes: Ringerphilly@gmail.com. Become a member of our Reddit community: https://www.reddit.com/r/RingersPhillySpecial/. 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 Kapadia Guest: Olivia Reiner Producer: Cliff Augustin Music Composed By: Teddy Grossman and Jackson Greenberg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sheil is joined by Anthony Dabbundo to discuss the Phillies' recent hot streak, which included a sweep of the Rangers. How great has the addition of Jhoan Duran been (04:18)? How has the bottom of the order been contributing as of late? Could there be some shifting in the outfield (18:03)? Zack Wheeler has looked like Zack Wheeler lately; what’s the level of concern for him (30:43)? And is Kyle Schwarber in the MVP convo (55:06)? Email hot takes: Ringerphilly@gmail.com. Become a member of our Reddit community: https://www.reddit.com/r/RingersPhillySpecial/. 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 Anthony Dabbundo Producer: Cliff Augustin Music Composed By: Teddy Grossman and Jackson Greenberg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices