The Eagles were back on the practice field and we’re here to be your eyes, ears, hands and nose. Jalen Hurts, Kenny Pickett and Tanner McKee all threw interceptions in a sluggish day for the offense. We also saw some new lineups in the defensive secondary, with Quinton Mitchell moving around for the first time. Join Zach Berman and Bo Wulf to find out everything you need to know. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
May 30, 2024•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 203
It’s the time of year to dream big, so we’re highlighting the breakout candidates for the Eagles heading into next season. At the top of the roster, who are the best bets to make a leap into superstardom? DeVonta Smith? Who in the middle of the roster can make a jump to Pro Bowl-level play? C.J. Gardner-Johnson? What about the guys who are fighting for roster spots who can leap into competence? Mekhi Becton? Zach Berman and Bo Wulf run through their candidates for a set of categories and celebra...
May 29, 2024•59 min•Ep. 202
Today’s framing device is a way to contextualize the expectations for specific Eagles players heading into the 2024 season. What’s the right precedent from recent history for Saquon Barkley? Is the Tyler Steen/Matt Hennessy dynamic akin to Isaac Seumalo/Stefen Wisniewski from 2017? What do Nolan Smith and Nelson Agholor have to do with each other? Zach Berman and Bo Wulf dip into their knowledge of Eagles past to better explain what you should expect from 10+ Eagles heading into the year. Learn ...
May 28, 2024•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 201
Happy Memorial Day weekend to the sickos out there, as we take a spin around the grid of discussion. As the Eagles wrap up their first week of OTAs, we reflect on defensive group that includes the emerging Jalen Carter, the hopes of an improving Jordan Davis, the introduction of Bryce Huff and a secondary with new blood like Quinyon Mitchell and Cooper DeJean. How does that group compare to the Patrick Robinson-Jalen Mills-Chris Long-Nigel Bradham iteration from the Eagles’ Super Bowl-winning te...
May 24, 2024•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 200
Continuing their discussion of the first open OTA of the spring for the Eagles, the guys focus in on some of the highlight plays, the influence of motion on the offense and the theoretical versatility of the secondary. Join Zach Berman and Bo Wulf to learn more about the inimitable E.J. Jenkins, the shifty Britain Covey, the rocket-armed Tanner McKee and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
May 23, 2024•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 199
Fresh off the sweaty practice field at the NovaCare Complex, we’re live with everything you need to know about the first open spring practice for the Eagles. Second-year offensive lineman Tyler Steen worked with the starters at right guard. Quinyon Mitchell looked good when tested deep, but lined up with the second-team defense while Isaiah Rodgers worked with the starters. Saquon Barkley’s thighs were as advertised. Zach Berman and Bo Wulf explain everything important they saw from the small (K...
May 22, 2024•1 hr•Ep. 198
Question the wisdom of Zach Berman at your peril. DeVante Parker, the consummate professional who made a career of hauling in contested catches, opted to retire Monday at the behest of his family. Not wanting to work until the day he dies … no wonder Zach was against him the whole time! With the first open day of OTAs looming, Zach and Bo preview everything they’re interested in seeing when Saquon Barkley, Quinyon Mitchell and co. take the field. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastch...
May 21, 2024•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 197
The full Eagles roster is out on the practice field for the first time this spring as Organized Team Activities begin for an Eagles team that has seen significant offseason turnover. As Saquon Barkley, Devin White, Quinyon Mitchell and Cooper DeJean prepare for their “debuts” in Eagles green, so too will Vic Fangio and Kellen Moore take their positions on the sideline for the first time as new coordinators. The great Les Bowen joins Zach Berman and Bo Wulf to discuss his memories of OTAs of yore...
May 20, 2024•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 196
Andy McCullough has several claims to fame, including the release of his new book, “The Last of His Kind: Clayton Kershaw and the Burden of Greatness.” Foremost among those accomplishments, though, is the time he spent at Syracuse University with a young Zach Berman. McCullough, the local boy made good, joins Zach and Bo Wulf to discuss his new book, the things he learned about Kershaw as someone who had followed him closely for so long, his Eagles fandom, his memories of young Zach and more. Le...
May 17, 2024•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 195
Now that we know how the Eagles’ 2024 schedule plots out, it’s time to go through the games and draft which outcomes we’re most confident in. Is the home game vs. Carolina the easiest patsy? How daunting is the trip to Baltimore? How much of a toss-up is the Browns game, dependent on whether Michael Dunn is starting? Zach Berman and Bo Wulf keep the focus tight on the schedule and keep things rolling. Jalen Hurts, A.J. Brown, DeVonta Smith and Lane Johnson are all popular players! Learn more abo...
May 16, 2024•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 194
From Brazil to Landover, the Eagles’ 2024 schedule is taking them to some of the most beautiful places in the world and some of the most decrepit. How does the slate line up for a team with Super Bowl hopes? Does an early-season bye qualify as a disappointment? Are there any pitfalls? Zach Berman and Bo Wulf react to the unveiling of the Eagles’ 2024 schedule, make their early picks and settle into the new reality of what the next eight months promise for Jalen Hurts, Jalen Carter, Dylan McMahon...
May 16, 2024•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 193
What should Eagles fans root for? A late bye? Some separation between big games against the likes of the Dallas Cowboys, Los Angeles Rams and Baltimore Ravens? Maybe some goddamn 1 o’clock games for once in our freaking lives? Zach Berman and Bo Wulf preview the release of the NFL schedule with some predictions about how things might plot out for Jalen Hurts, Rick Lovato and co. (00:00) - Intro (10:08) - Where are the teams that could be better than expectations (11:33) - Who would you want to s...
May 14, 2024•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 192
A little over two months out from training camp, it’s time to take stock of the roster battles to come during training camp. The Eagles added two wide receivers on day three of the draft to go along with a pair of veteran free-agent additions. Who from that group, along with Britain Covey, will join DeVonta Smith and A.J. Brown on the roster? How will the depth at cornerback shake out with players like Josh Jobe, Eli Ricks and Isaiah Rodgers? Zach Berman and Bo Wulf run through their early roste...
May 13, 2024•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 191
Brandon Brooks was one of the best offensive linemen in the league during his five years with the Philadelphia Eagles and an important player on the Super Bowl champions. Not too shabby. Never content to rest on his laurels, Brooks quickly took on a lot in his post-playing career, enrolling in the Wharton School of Business … where he took a class with our beloved professor Deniz Selman. Today, we reunite them to discuss Brooks’ career, his future in investment banking and how often professor Se...
May 10, 2024•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 190
Seemingly years after they were first hired, new Eagles coordinators Vic Fangio and Kellen Moore finally spoke to reporters, along with special teams coordinator Michael Clay. Fangio, the grizzled vet, dished on why he expects this to be the final stop of his coaching career. Moore, the cherubic youngster, described the process of putting a new offense together. Zach Berman and Bo Wulf were there to take it all in and tell you what you need to know. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcas...
May 09, 2024•1 hr 17 min•Ep. 189
The passing of the guard, er, center along the Philadelphia Eagles’ offensive line means its most important position group faces some questions heading into the 2024 season. Howie Roseman drafted Michigan’s Trevor Keegan in the fifth round to help fortify the future of the unit with a player who immediately enters with championship pedigree. Fresh off rookie camp, Keegan joins the show to discuss his goals for the future. Then, Brian Baldinger joins the show to discuss his thoughts on the Eagles...
May 08, 2024•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 188
There are plenty of spots up for grabs in a new-look Vic Fangio defense for the Eagles. Does James Bradberry stick around? Does Quinyon Mitchell start right away? Will it be Avonte Maddox or Cooper DeJean at nickel? What about linebacker? With the draft behind them, Zach Berman and Bo Wulf analyze how the roster stacks up on defense. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
May 07, 2024•1 hr•Ep. 187
With the major portion of the team-building process in the rearview, it’s time to take stock of what the Eagles’ depth chart looks like. We start on offense, where there seem to be two starting spots up for graps: right guard and wide receiver No. 3. Is it Tyler Steen’s job to lose? Who emerges at wide receiver among Ainias Smith, Parris Campbell, DeVante Parker, Johnny Wilson and Britain Covey? Is there anyone else out there worth considering? Zach Berman and Bo Wulf give their expert opinions ...
May 06, 2024•59 min•Ep. 186
You asked, well answer. Zach Berman and Rich Hofmann offer thoughts on topics ranging from breakout Eagles to the rookie class to James Bradberry’s future Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
May 02, 2024•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 185
The Eagles have a long history of undrafted rookies making the roster and going on to become key players. This year’s class is smaller than usual for Howie Roseman, but there are still several players worth knowing ahead of minicamp and eventually training camp. Zach Berman and Bo Wulf go deep on the new guys for the sickos, plus a review of the three draft games. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
May 01, 2024•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 184
Maybe it was a little glossed over in the madness of the NFL Draft, but the Eagles locked up arguably their best player in A.J. Brown for the foreseeable future. Brown signed his contract Tuesday and spoke about why he hopes to retire as an Eagle. Plus, it’s easy to harangue draft picks without offering solutions. Bo Wulf and Zach Berman present their alternate-universe Eagles draft hauls, at least one of which begins with a different cornerback than Quinyon Mitchell. Learn more about your ad ch...
May 01, 2024•51 min•Ep. 183
The Eagles left draft weekend with a new pair of secondary players to build around in Quinyon Mitchell and Cooper DeJean. Jalyx Hunt offers pass-rush upside and day three brought a slew of players who profile as potential contributors, including Jeremiah Trotter Jr. Did Howie Roseman work the board better than ever before? Zach Berman review the weekend, call out their favorite and least favorite picks, and discuss the signing of Mekhi Becton to fortify the tackle depth. Learn more about your ad...
Apr 29, 2024•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 182
It's Day 3 of the NFL Draft, and the Eagles are active as always! From Clemson running back Will Shipley, to wide receivers Ainias Smith and Johnny Wilson, to offensive linemen Trevor Keegan and Dylan McMahon, the Eagles fortified some depth on offense. And, they made waves with the addition of Jeremiah Trotter Jr. Join Zach Berman and Bo Wulf, plus special guest Les Bowen and Fran Duffy, for a comfy five hours of Draft coverage you won't get anywhere else. Learn more about your ad choices. Visi...
Apr 27, 2024•5 hr 1 min•Ep. 181
The Eagles entered night 2 with two 2nd-round picks, and ended up making several trades to move up and down the board. Cooper DeJean now joins Quinyon Mitchell in a new-look secondary. And after moving down the board, Howie Roseman added a developmental pass rusher, Jalyx Hunt, who played safety at Cornell. Join Rich Hofmann and Bo Wulf as Zach Berman takes over and runs the show. ZACH! ZACH! ZACH! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Apr 27, 2024•4 hr 12 min•Ep. 180
Join Zach Berman, Rich Hofmann and Bo Wulf throughout the entirety of the first round of the NFL Draft for reaction to the night’s events, from the shocking Michael Penix Jr. pick to the drama of whether the Eagles would trade up to the scoop heard 'round the world. Toledo's Quinyon Mitchell is headed to Philadelphia and we break down the upside of the Eagles' new young corner. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Apr 26, 2024•4 hr 3 min•Ep. 179
One more night to go before the Eagles’ are finally on the board to find their right tackle of the future, cornerback of the present or Brock Bowers of forever. It’s time to go on the record with how we expect the first round to play out and the rest of the Eagles’ picks after that. Zach Berman and Bo Wulf get the predictions off their prodigious chests and settle in for the long, exciting weekend ahead. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Apr 24, 2024•1 hr 20 min•Ep. 178
It’s time for the annual Owl You Know draft, wherein Sheil Kapadia, Bo Wulf and Zach Berman take turns predicting specific players the Eagles will draft over the course of the days ahead. Last year, one of them correctly predicted Jalen Carter, Nolan Smith and Kelee Ringo. Very impressive! Who will be on their list this year? Cooper DeJean, J.C. Latham, Troy Fautanu, Kool-Aid McKinstry all figure to go off the board early. Join us for the action in this reunion pre-draft episode. Learn more abou...
Apr 23, 2024•1 hr 16 min•Ep. 177
The NFL Draft is approaching and we’ve got you covered from all angles. At No. 22, will Howie Roseman look to trade up for a cornerback or offensive lineman? Will he stand pat for someone like Cooper DeJean or Tyler Guyton? Is there a veteran trade in the works? Les Bowen joins Zach Berman and Bo Wulf discuss what Howie Roseman’s history tells us about what to expect before playing a rousing game of Turkeys To The Draft Kingdom. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoice...
Apr 22, 2024•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 176
Our final position preview lands on one of the most important for the Eagles. At No. 22, cornerback seems like a realistic option, whether that’s a surprising fall for Terrion Arnold or sticking put for Kool-Aid McKinstry or Cooper DeJean. And if not in the first, rest assured the Eagles will add a cornerback somehow to compete with Darius Slay, Kelee Ringo and, perhaps, James Bradberry. Zach Berman and Bo Wulf welcome Dane Brugler of The Athletic to discuss cornerback and what’s coming as the d...
Apr 19, 2024•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 175
We’re one week away from the draft, and it’s time to focus on two contradictory positions from a Howie Roseman preference perspective. His kink, defensive tackle, seems like a long shot after back-to-back first-round picks spent on Jalen Carter and Jordan Davis. But could Texas’ Byron Murphy II tempt him? Then his ick, linebacker, remains a need despite the offseason addition of Devin White. What does Vic Fangio want there? Brian Baldinger of NFL Network joins Zach Berman and Bo Wulf for his pre...
Apr 18, 2024•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 174
