The Ringer's Philly Special

Sheil is joined by EJ Smith of The Philadelphia Inquirer to discuss some early takeaways from Eagles practice. We finally got a timeline for Jihaad Campbell’s return to the field (5:50). Eagles DC Vic Fangio also discussed the departures of DE Bryce Huff and CJGJ and whether he actually wanted to move on from them (17:00). Cooper DeJean has been getting reps at what position (22:02)? What is DT Jordan Davis’s new secret weapon to getting in shape (27:24)? Are the Eagles lacking depth at the edge position (38:09)? And of course, we wrap it all up with your questions in the mailbag (49:54). 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: EJ Smith Producer: Cliff Augustin Music Composed By: Teddy Grossman and Jackson Greenberg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Peak NFL offseason is upon us, which means we have to get OTA updates from EJ Smith of The Philadelphia Inquirer. Who was and wasn't at OTA’s? One of the names might come as a surprise to people (7:40). How did the rookies look at practice (10:34)? What was noteworthy about the secondary (13:02)? What very, very early takeaways did Eagles OC Kevin Patullo show in the first open practice (24:31)? Eagles TE Dallas Goedert spoke to the media about returning on a readjusted deal. What’s the long-term future with him and the Eagles (39:58)? Plus, the greatest segment in Philadelphia sports podcasting history: the mailbag! (48:48) 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: EJ Smith Producer: Cliff Augustin Music Composed By: Teddy Grossman and Jackson Greenberg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The tush push is here to stay, folks! The proposal to ban the tush push did not receive the 24 votes needed to eliminate the play from the NFL. Sheil is joined by Brandon Lee Gowton of Bleeding Green Nation to discuss the fallout and what factors ultimately led to the play remaining legal. What was Eagles owner Jeffrey Lurie’s rather unusual speech to the other owners to sway them from a ban on the play (8:03)? Which teams voted to ban the tush push and have now jumped into enemy territory for the Eagles (30:42)? Plus, Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni received a contract extension. What’s his legacy and future in the city (1:03:49)? 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: 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 Ringer NBA draft expert J. Kyle Mann and has 10 questions about the Sixers and the prospects who will be drafted next month. Is VJ Edgecombe more of a fit for the Sixers than Ace Bailey (03:54)? How much should the Sixers be considering fit and championship window rather than the best player available (31:12)? If the Sixers stay at 3 but don't draft either Bailey or Edgecombe, who could that surprise pick be (44:40)? 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: J. Kyle Mann Producer: Cliff Augustin Music Composed By: Teddy Grossman and Jackson Greenberg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sheil and Anthony Dabbundo discuss the latest with Phillies relief pitcher José Alvarado’s 80-game PED suspension and how that will affect the team going forward. But first, the Phillies' 2020 first-round pick, Mick Abel, made his major league debut and didn’t disappoint. What’s his future with the team (3:22)? Alvarado tested positive for PEDs after trying to lose weight for the season and will now serve an 80-game suspension and be ineligible for the postseason. What’s his future with the team, and how will the Phillies fill the void of arguably the best pitcher in the bullpen (24:32)? Phillies starter Aaron Nola was placed on the 15-day IL with an ankle injury and has had a disastrous start to the season. What’s the outlook for Nola (46:17)? Plus, Sheil revisits his encounter with Jake from Wawa. 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

The NFL released each team’s schedule on Wednesday, which means we now officially know when and where the Eagles will be playing throughout the 2025 season. Sheil is joined by University of Pennsylvania Economics Professor Deniz Selman to discuss the analytics behind the matchups. Deniz and Sheil are perplexed by the schedule makers’ decision to have the Eagles and Commanders face off twice in the final three weeks of the season (07:15). Which home games have the most “juice” based on the schedule alone (22:09)? Sheil and Cliff break down which games they think the Eagles will win or lose (53:58). How does Deniz feel about the transition from Kellen Moore to Kevin Patullo, and the Eagles picking up Jordan Davis’s fifth-year option (01:19:10)? 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: Deniz Selman Producer: Cliff Augustin Music Composed By: Teddy Grossman and Jackson Greenberg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rejoice! The Sixers land the No. 3 overall pick, avoiding a fall out of the top six and the possibility of sending the pick to the Oklahoma City Thunder. Sheil and Cliff discuss the impact of the Sixers retaining their pick after a disastrous season. Could the team target a guard like VJ Edgecombe or a wing like Ace Bailey? Might they consider trading up or down in the draft? Plus, the guys sprinkle in some Phillies talk, and the Eagles officially learn their Week 1 opponent: the division-rival Cowboys. Should fans be excited that the Birds are facing the Cowboys this early? 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 Producer: Cliff Augustin Music Composed By: Teddy Grossman and Jackson Greenberg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

There’s finally a solution to the Dallas Goedert contract kerfuffle. The Eagles and Goedert reached a deal and reworked the tight end's contract (5:36). Sheil and EJ Smith of The Philadelphia Inquirer discuss that and react to the Eagles posting their draft-night war room video and the interesting parts of it (14:00). How involved is Eagles owner Jeffrey Lurie in the draft process (35:37)? Plus, the greatest segment in sports podcasting history: the mailbag (41:06)! 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. Host: Sheil Kapadia Guest: EJ Smith Producer: Cliff Augustin Music Composed By: Teddy Grossman and Jackson Greenberg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sheil and Anthony Dabbundo are back with a Phillies check-in. The Phillies are currently sitting second in the NL East, just 2.5 games back from the Mets. How good has the Phillies' rotation been in the early portion of the season? Also, how did Ranger Suárez look in his return to the mound? Is Alec Bohm a big problem for the Phillies? He's been struggling since the end of last season into this season, but can he turn it around? 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

Now that the 2025 NFL Draft is behind us, Sheil and Shawn Syed of SumerSports have reviewed the film on all ten of the Eagles’ picks and evaluate their strengths, weaknesses, and areas for improvement as they transition to the pros. Before diving into the tape, the Eagles picked up defensive tackle Jordan Davis’ fifth-year option. What does this move signal about his future with the Birds (3:21)? Then, the guys break down first-round pick Jihaad Campbell’s film (16:33): What stood out most about his skill set, and how might Vic Fangio utilize him? They also take a close look at second-round pick Andrew Mukuba’s performance on film. What traits in his game stood out (35:39)? 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: Shawn Syed Producer: Cliff Augustin Music Composed By: Teddy Grossman and Jackson Greenberg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices