The Ringer's Philly Special

In Part 2 of the Eagles Draft Buzz pod, Sheil and EJ take a look at the TE position. What are the chances Dallas Goedert isn’t an Eagle after the draft (8:40)? Could the Eagles be targeting two major prospects out of Ohio State in Donovan Jackson (17:49) and JT Tuimoloau (26:24)? What other positions could the Eagles target on day two? Plus, the greatest segment in Philadelphia sports podcasting history. You guessed it! The second mailbag of the week! (1:02:07)Email hot takes: Ringerphilly@gmail.comBecome 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 KapadiaGuest: EJ SmithProducer: Cliff AugustinMusic Composed By: Teddy Grossman and Jackson Greenberg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The 2025 NFL draft is just over a week away and the Eagles have some holes to fill following a few departures from the Super Bowl championship team. Sheil and EJ Smith of the Philadelphia Inquirer discuss some of the prospects the Eagles may have their eyes on. Who’s the most likely target if the Eagles remain at 32 (8:28)? Who’s a player the Eagles could possibly trade up for (31:04)? And why are Sheil and EJ fascinated by Oregon DT Derrick Harmon (38:23)? Plus, the greatest segment in Philadelphia sports podcasting history: the mailbag! (46:02)Email hot takes: Ringerphilly@gmail.comBecome 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 KapadiaGuest: EJ SmithProducer: Cliff AugustinMusic Composed By: Teddy Grossman and Jackson Greenberg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In Part 2 of our conversation on the Eagles’ potential first-round draft picks, Sheil and Shawn evaluate University of Georgia safety Malaki Starks (02:31). What are Starks’s strengths and weaknesses, and who’s his NFL player comp? The guys then switch to the offensive side of the ball and evaluate three offensive linemen. What are their thoughts on Oregon’s Josh Conerly Jr. (23:09), Ohio State’s Donovan Jackson Jr. (36:50), and Minnesota’s Aireontae Ersery (46:15)?Email hot takes: Ringerphilly@gmail.comBecome 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 KapadiaGuest: Shawn SyedProducer: Cliff AugustinMusic Composed By: Teddy Grossman and Jackson Greenberg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Shawn Syed of SumerSports is back to discuss the Eagles' first-round draft prospects with Sheil. They both have studied the tape and assess seven prospects the Eagles could possibly land with the final pick in the first round. DT Walter Nolen from Ole Miss is the first prospect they evaluate (14:58). Nolen has all the physical traits to be a dominant DT in the league, but in what areas can he improve? Gloucester County native and Boston College edge rusher Donovan Ezeiruaku is another prospect the Eagles have brought in for a workout. Could he possibly be there for the Eagles and fill a void at edge after they lost Brandon Graham and Josh Sweat this offseason (55:58)?Email hot takes: Ringerphilly@gmail.comBecome 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 KapadiaGuest: Shawn SyedProducer: Cliff AugustinMusic Composed By: Teddy Grossman and Jackson Greenberg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A Philly Special variety pod! Sheil opens with some Eagles draft talk (2:03). At what positions could the Eagles potentially draft a day one starter? The Phillies won two out of three against the Dodgers this weekend. Anthony Dabbundo joins to recap the series and discuss how the Phillies have looked to start the season (30:18). Should the Phillies find a regular role for Edmundo Sosa? Plus, Sixers rookie Justin Edwards chats with Cliff about his Philly upbringing and what it’s like playing for his hometown team (1:21:28). He put what on his cheesesteak?Email hot takes: Ringerphilly@gmail.comBecome 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 KapadiaGuests: Justin Edwards and Anthony DabbundoProducer: Cliff AugustinMusic Composed By: Teddy Grossman and Jackson Greenberg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sheil is joined by EJ Smith of The Philadelphia Inquirer from the NFL owners meetings to discuss the latest on the possible removal of the "Tush Push." Is the idea of removing the play complete garbanzo beans, as Sheil would say (7:03)? Eagles tight end Dallas Goedert is in the final year of his contract and could possibly be gone from the team for financial purposes. What’s the latest on his situation (30:08)? Was there any clarity on why Chauncey Gardner-Johnson was traded (37:34)? Plus, the greatest segment in American podcasting history: the mailbag (1:04:44)!Email hot takes: Ringerphilly@gmail.comBecome 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 KapadiaGuest: EJ SmithProducer: Cliff AugustinMusic Composed By: Teddy Grossman and Jackson Greenberg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Phillies defeated the Washington Nationals 7-3 in extra innings to start the season off. Sheil and Anthony Dabbundo give you the biggest takeaways from Game 1 and discuss how things may play out for the remainder of the season. Could the Phillies possibly have the NL MVP and Cy Young winner on the roster?Email hot takes: Ringerphilly@gmail.comBecome 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 DabbundoProducer: Cliff AugustinMusic Composed By: Teddy Grossman and Jackson Greenberg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Phillies baseball is finally here! Sheil and Anthony Dabbundo get you set for a summer at the Bank and what to expect from the Phightins this season. What’s the confidence ranking in the Phillies bullpen (5:12)? Will a lineup change make a difference with Trea Turner leading off against lefties and Kyle Schwarber against righties (24:33)? Speaking of Turner, what version of him will we see (37:16)? Plus, final win predictions and how far will the Phillies go in the playoffs?Email hot takes: Ringerphilly@gmail.comBecome 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 and Anthony DabbundoProducer: Cliff AugustinMusic Composed By: Teddy Grossman and Jackson Greenberg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sheil is joined by EJ Smith of The Philadelphia Inquirer to discuss the latest Eagles signings. First, Eagles legend Brandon Graham retired on Tuesday after an up-and-down, 15-year career that resulted in two Super Bowl rings. Sheil and EJ encapsulate the great player and person BG is (3:22). The Eagles signed former Giants and Georgia LB Azeez Ojulari to a one-year deal. What could he add to this defense that has lost a few key members to free agency (23:57)? Plus, the best segment in American podcasting, the mailbag! It is loaded with quite a few dilemmas (42:19).Email hot takes: Ringerphilly@gmail.comBecome 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 KapadiaGuest: EJ SmithProducer: Cliff AugustinMusic Composed By: Teddy Grossman and Jackson Greenberg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sheil welcomes PHLY football analyst and Elkins Park legend Fran Duffy and asks him 10 questions about the Eagles, draft, and random life situations. Fran gives his trust meter for current Eagles players who will likely replace guys who departed in free agency, including Kelee Ringo and Moro Ojomo (5:41). Fran gives his draft evaluation for Jahdae Barron, Jaxson Dart, and Derrick Harmon (12:12). Could Malaki Starks end up being this year’s Brian Branch (42:28)? How different will the Eagles’ offensive scheme be under Kevin Patullo (46:14)? What prospects is Fran much higher on than the consensus draft gurus (1:38:43)? Plus, Fran unleashes his own takes he’s saved from the mailbag all season.Email hot takes: Ringerphilly@gmail.comBecome 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 KapadiaGuest: Fran DuffyProducer: Cliff AugustinMusic Composed By: Teddy Grossman and Jackson Greenberg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices