The Ringer's Philly Special Eagles-Bears Predictions and Mailbag With Zach Berman!
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Nov 26, 2025 Zach Berman, a staff writer at The Athletic and NFL reporter, joins to discuss the Eagles' recent loss and their crucial match against the Bears. They tackle injury updates, speculate on safety options, and dissect the struggling offense under Kevin Patullo's management. Zach shares insights on Saquon Barkley's performance linked to blocking issues and debates whether Jalen Hurts should run more. The conversation unfolds with predictions for the game, and a fun mailbag segment addresses quirky fan questions and everyday dilemmas.
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Adoree Return Calms Secondary Shakeup
- Adoree Jackson being cleared of a concussion drastically changed the Eagles' secondary outlook for the Bears game.
- Reed Blankenship trending to play and Sidney Brown getting a bigger role reduced the disruption from Drew Mukuba's injury.
Cooper DeJean: Nickel Or Safety Option
- Vic Fangio and staff viewed Cooper DeJean as a safety option in camp, suggesting flexibility in personnel roles.
- Deploying DeJean at safety remains a live tactical choice if the Eagles prefer his skillset over Sidney Brown.
Offense Problems Are Multiple, Not Just Play-Calling
- Zach Berman argues the Eagles' offensive issues are multi-factorial, not solely play‑calling.
- Lack of schematic advantage and persistent penalties/stalled plays explain the offense's stagnation over an 11-game sample.
