The Ringer's Philly Special Tank Bigsby Trade and Eagles-Chiefs Preview With Shawn Syed!
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Sep 10, 2025 Shawn Syed, a kickoff expert and football analyst at SumerSports, joins to discuss the Eagles' recent acquisition of Tank Bigsby and its implications, especially for injured player Will Shipley. They dive into the tactical showdown between the Eagles' defense and the Chiefs' offense, highlighting potential weaknesses and strategies. The conversation also touches on the pressures facing Nick Sirianni and Kevin Patullo, alongside a lighthearted analysis of social media's unexpected quirks in the football world.
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Bigsby’s Underlying Running Strengths
- Tank Bigsby profiles as an average early-down back but excels after contact and in rush yards over expected metrics.
- Those traits make him an intriguing depth piece for the Eagles beyond a pure kickoff-return narrative.
Watch Bigsby’s Early Snap Share
- Expect the Eagles to actually give Bigsby some offensive snaps and kick-return opportunities rather than use him only as a return specialist.
- Monitor his snap share early; he could be a five-carry-per-game contributor and a special-teams asset.
Eagles Won With Four-Man Pressure
- In the Super Bowl the Eagles rarely blitzed and relied on four-man rushes and quarter coverage to generate pressure and turnovers.
- That discipline let their matchup-based zone coverage and pass rush overwhelm the Chiefs' usual strengths.