The Ringer's Philly Special Eagles Film Review: Saquon, Patullo, and Myth-Busting With Shawn Syed!
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Nov 25, 2025 In this discussion, sports analyst Shawn Syed breaks down the Eagles' recent performance, focusing on their struggles against the Cowboys. He analyzes the run game, suggesting it suffers more from blocking issues than Saquon Barkley's performance. They debate if the coaching staff is underperforming and assess the impact of Andrew Mukuba’s injury on the secondary. The conversation previews the upcoming game against the Bears, considering matchup advantages and discussing offensive struggles that make the team feel fragile.
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Run Game Problems Are Scheme And Blocking
- The Eagles' run game failed more from blocking and scheme than Saquon Barkley losing speed.
- Shawn Syed says Barkley rarely gets space because interior defenders consistently push the line back.
Use Motion To Help The Offensive Line
- Use motion and micro-adjustments to simplify blocking and create mismatches up front.
- Shawn Syed recommends spreading to run and adding movement to help the offensive line win one-on-ones.
Quarterback Runs Are A Strategic Tradeoff
- Turning up designed quarterback runs could restore offensive identity but raises injury risk.
- Sheil Kapadia frames this choice as a strategic tradeoff between urgency and preserving Jalen Hurts.