The Ringer's Philly Special Podcast

Sheil is joined by EJ Smith of The Philadelphia Inquirer to break down all the latest from Eagles minicamp and highlight which players have been standing out so far. Kelee Ringo watch continues! Find out what EJs been seeing from him on the practice field (5:49). EJ also runs through some of the players battling for a roster spot. Which QB made a standout throw during practice? (14:37) Who's been getting the most snaps at right guard? (25:35) What are the expectations for Jalen Hurts in 2025 with a new offensive coordinator in the fold? (31:54) Could the Eagles be eyeing a trade for an edge rusher? (42:23) Plus, the greatest segment in Philadelphia sports podcasting history the mailbag! (55:18)



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Host: Sheil Kapadia

Guest: EJ Smith

Producer: Cliff Augustin

Music Composed By: Teddy Grossman and Jackson Greenberg

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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).



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Host: Sheil Kapadia

Guest: EJ Smith

Producer: Cliff Augustin

Music Composed By: Teddy Grossman and Jackson Greenberg

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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)



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Host: Sheil Kapadia

Guest: EJ Smith

Producer: Cliff Augustin

Music Composed By: Teddy Grossman and Jackson Greenberg

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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)?



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Host: Sheil Kapadia

Guest: Brandon Lee Gowton

Producer: Cliff Augustin

Music Composed By: Teddy Grossman and Jackson Greenberg

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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)?



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Host: Sheil Kapadia

Guest: J. Kyle Mann

Producer: Cliff Augustin

Music Composed By: Teddy Grossman and Jackson Greenberg

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