The Ringer's Philly Special

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

The Eagles wrapped up the 2025 NFL Draft by selecting ten players. Sheil and EJ Smith of The Philadelphia Inquirer assess the entire draft, including the Day 3 picks. What was EJ’s evaluation of the Jihaad Campbell selection (5:41)? How will second-round pick Andrew Mukuba fit into the secondary (11:23)? Did the Eagles go against the grain by drafting Ty Robinson in the fourth round out of Nebraska (30:05)? Plus, the Eagles picked up another local product in Syracuse QB Kyle McCord (49:10)! 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: EJ Smith Producer: Cliff Augustin Music Composed By: Teddy Grossman and Jackson Greenberg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On Day 2 of the 2025 NFL Draft, the Eagles selected Texas safety Andrew Mukuba with the 64th overall pick. Sheil and Brandon Lee Gowton of Bleeding Green Nation discuss the Mukuba selection and the Eagles' decision to trade out of the third round. What kind of player is Mukuba, and what impact could he have on the team (3:37)? What does Dallas Goedert’s future with the Eagles look like now that they haven’t drafted a tight end early or acquired one via trade (33:54)? Plus, would it be crazy if the Eagles drafted Shedeur Sanders (38:44)? 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 Goqwton Producer: Cliff Augustin Music Composed By: Teddy Grossman and Jackson Greenberg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The pick is in! The Eagles selected Jihaad Campbell with the 31st overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft. Sheil and Brandon Lee Gowton of Bleeding Green Nation give their thoughts on why Campbell may have slipped to the Eagles and what type of impact can he make (02:47)? How concerning is Campbell’s medicals after falling in the draft to the Eagles (25:15)? Plus, which guys could the Eagles be targeting on night two of the draft.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: Brandon Lee GoqwtonProducer: Cliff AugustinMusic Composed By: Teddy Grossman and Jackson Greenberg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sheil, Shawn Syed of SumerSports, and EJ Smith of the Philadelphia Inquirer give the full seven-round Eagles mock draft. Who do the guys think the Eagles will select and which picks could be traded up or down? Who will the Eagles take in the first round (9:06)? Which one of the hosts has the Eagles making three(!) second-round picks (31:71)? Who are the Day 3 guys the Eagles will be taking (1:09:43)? Will there be a focus on the secondary or in the trenches?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 Smith and Shawn SyedProducer: Cliff AugustinMusic Composed By: Teddy Grossman and Jackson Greenberg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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