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The Philadelphia Eagles kicked off their 2023 training camp on Wednesday, July 26 at the NovaCare Complex in South Philadelphia. The team was coming off a successful season, having reached the Super Bowl for the first time since 2017. One of the biggest storylines of the day was the first impressions of both Jalen Carter and Nolan Smith. Both players turned heads during their first NFL practice. Veteran Brandon Graham got to speak on the manner about the Georgia Bulldogs on the roster. One other storyline to focus on is Christian Elliss, the third-year, undrafted linebacker who is looking to land a roster spot. Eliiss was previously on the Eagles last season and got some action as a part of the special teams unit. Analysts believe that Elliss could be a breakout candidate for this season after having a strong OTAs, but we will see where preseason takes him. Our other major storyline comes from the offense, as it was reported that quarterback Jalen Hurts turned down the offer to appear on the Netflix series “Quarterback.”Hurts is more focused on his game and he is hoping to etch his name into the Eagles record books as the second quarterback in franchise history to throw for over 4,000 yards in a season. The first day of camp was mostly about getting the players back into the swing of things after a long offseason. There were some light drills and conditioning work, but nothing too strenuous. The main focus was on getting everyone on the same page and building chemistry. The defense will be the main focus for training camp as Sean Desai takes over as defensive coordinator.

Former Philadelphia Eagles players Irving Fryar and Hollis Thomas will talk with Eagles Insider Dave Spadaro about Eagles players and the upcoming season. Spadaro, has been with the Philadelphia Eagles since the 1997 season. Spadaro has been the go-to when it comes to accessing players like Jalen Hurts, Fletcher Cox, Brandon Graham, Jason Kelce, and the rest of the roster including head coach Nick Sirianni and general manager Howie Roseman. Training Camp for the Philadelphia Eagles began on Wednesday as the Eagles begin their road to redemption to win their second Super Bowl title in franchise history. Irving, Hollis, and Dave will give their thoughts on who stood out, and who needs to improve on Day 1 of training camp and will give their upcoming expectations for the 2023-24 season. To conclude the show as always, Hollis gives his history lesson in “History with Hollis.” What will Hollis talk about this week?

On today’s episode, Les Bowen will be joined by Zach Berman of The Athletic. Berman has been a part of the Athletic since 2019, after stints with the Philadelphia Inquirer, Philadelphia Daily News, and the Washington Post. Fresh from the first day of the Philadelphia Eagles training camp, Les and Zach will give their insights on the team after one practice. What are the main storylines as the training camp begins? How has Sean Desai looked so far as the new defensive coordinator? Jordan Davis, going into his second season, has appeared slimmer, is this going to be the start of a possible breakout season from the former Georgia Bulldog? Staying along the lines of the Bulldogs, ninth overall pick Jalen Carter showed glimmers of hope as he was seen practicing along the Eagles’ first team of the defensive line. Haason Reddick was reported absent from training camp due to an injury, it will be reported that he will miss the first training camp practices; should there be concerns regarding Reddick? Second-year player Cam Jurgens was also seen as the starting right guard, will he be able to hold on to the top spot come Week 1?

As the NFL season inches closer, we break it down division by division with our predictions on who advances to the playoffs. There are a lot of controversies amongst the 8 divisions about who will take it with a bunch of talent leaving and joining many teams. Will we have the same opinions as you? Who will be the surprise to make our playoff picture? After last week’s contract catastrophe between Saquon Barkley and the New York Giants, what is next for them as there is a big question mark upon whether Barkley will be suiting up and stepping on the newly installed Metlife grass. Is James Robinson their solution if Barkley sits out games? The Philadelphia Eagles have been very quiet recently as they look forward to this upcoming season and look for a repeat of last season The New York Mets and Philadelphia Phillies’ weeks didn’t go as planned, and it’s starting to get foggy as to what the Mets season is to become. They are 4-5 since the All Star Break and are at an unsure spot at this point in this season as they’re sitting 8 games back of a wild card spot. Will they sell and if so who will be on the move? As for the Phillies, they didn’t have the greatest week themselves, breaking a 4 game losing streak Sunday with an extra-inning win. What’s next with the deadline approaching? This week, there are some teams and athletes that went to absolute TEARS. Who deserves to be shouted out on this week’s “Shoutout Of The Week?”

Today's podcast gives the betting odds on the 2023 AFC East Division and the New York Jets can make the playoffs. With the arrival of Aaron Rogers and this year's Hard Knocks, it seems the Jets are finally ready to make the next step. The Buffalo Bills should hit their over on their record predictions. They are returning 85-90% of their roster. The New England Patriots' offseason could have been better, are they considered the worst team in the AFC East this year? Also, the Miami Dolphins have loaded up this offseason is it Super Bowl or Bust for the 'Phins?

NFL star running backs Saquon Barkley and Josh Jacobs have been the latest victims of the continued devaluation of the RB free agency market as they couldn’t reach long-term deals with the New York Giants and Las Vegas Raiders by this past Monday’s deadline. That means the only compensation they can gain from playing is from the franchise tag. There was an uproar from other running backs around the league in response, addressing how broken the RB market is in the league now. However, others in the media have shot down the concerns, chalking it up to “how the game is now” and that running backs just aren’t valuable enough anymore to justify being paid second contracts. Is there any hope that running backs will get fair treatment and pay ever again? Should changes be made to help them? This is a heavy topic, and the BOAF guys will dive into it. Also, the guys will continue the draft they started last week and look to build the best team they possibly can. The 2023 ALL-BIRDS OF A FEATHER DRAFT: PART 2 is here! And remember, it’ll be up to you to decide who ended up with the best team! Pete Evans was able to build a very strong defense so far, Chux was able to grab the Philadelphia Eagles dominant offensive line, Pete Young took 2 elite running backs, and Jake Friel grabbed the best linebacker in the league in Fred Warner. How will the rest of the draft shake out? Tune in! To end the show the BOAF panel goes “NO HUDDLE” as they discuss anything and everything else surrounding the NFL, sports, and anything else that we find worth discussing!

Joining Markus this week is former Philadelphia Eagles linebacker Garry Cobb. Cobb was with the Eagles from the 1985-87 seasons and was a part of former defensive coordinator Buddy Ryan’s “Gang Green” defense. Markus and Garry will discuss the Eagles' defense going into the 2023 season, which is poised to be one of the best in the league this season. The Eagles return a number of key players from last year's unit, including defensive tackle Fletcher Cox, defensive end Brandon Graham, and cornerbacks Darius Slay and James Bradberry. The Eagles also added some key pieces in the draft, including defensive tackle Jalen Carter, edge rusher Nolan Smith, and cornerback Kelee Ringo. They have a strong front four, a talented secondary with good young depth, and solid linebackers.. If they can stay healthy, they will be a force to be reckoned with. With that defense, defensive coordinator Sean Desai remains an “X-Factor” when it comes to the unit’s success… but can that defense get BETTER? That gets to the topic of free agency, will Howie Roseman manage to land one more free agent before training camp starts in less than a week? The Eagles made some key signings this offseason including Rashaad Penny, Nick Morrow, Olamide Zaccheaus, Terrell Edmunds, Greedy Williams, and Marcus Mariota. What are your expectations for the newest Eagles signings and who will be the most impressive signing of 2023? Wrapping up the show, Markus will discuss the current situation of the running back market. Saquon Barkley, Josh Jacobs, and Tony Pollard left Monday’s deadline with no long-term extensions. Is the market for running backs doomed?

Former Philadelphia Eagles players Irving Fryar and Hollis Thomas will talk about the 2023 schedules of the NFC East teams (Philadelphia Eagles, New York Giants, Washington Commanders and Dallas Cowboys) and predict their wins and losses. Can the Eagles get revenge against the Kansas City Chiefs in Week 11? Irving and Hollis will also discuss who they believe to be the top ten current Eagles players. Where will Jalen Hurts rank? What about Jason Kelce? Fletcher Cox? Darius Slay? To conclude the show as always, Hollis gives his history lesson in “History with Hollis.” What will Hollis talk about this week?

Joining Les Bowen today is former Philadelphia Eagles tight end Clay Harbor. Harbor was a member of the Eagles from the 2010-12 seasons. Les and Clay are going to talk about Clay’s appearance on ABC’s The Bachelorette, what Clay learned and whether he would do it again. Clay lives in Chicago now and will appear on Illinois State broadcasts this season. How would he compare Philly and Chicago as sports towns? How do Chicago Bears fans stack up to Eagles fans? Chicago Blackhawks vs Philadelphia Flyers? Chicago Bulls vs Philadelphia 76ers? Chicago Cubs and Chicago White Sox vs Philadelphia Phillies? Is that same passion there in Chicago that we know Philly is known for? With training camp around the corner, Les and Clay then talk about Eagles tight end Dallas Goedert and whether or not he stacks up to become one of the NFC’s best tight ends. Clay also played with the Jacksonville Jaguars and maintains ties in Jacksonville. Does he see Doug Pederson’s team as a threat to rise to the top of the AFC?

How would you define the "Joel Embiid Era" of the Philadelphia 76ers? Has the Process has been a failure so far? The panel breaks down with what went wrong with the Sixers since the team drafted Embiid back in 2014. Why did the likes of Ben Simmons, James Harden, Markelle Fultz, and Jimmy Butler not work out with the team? Has it been the coaching flaws on Brett Brown and Doc Rivers? How about the general managing style of Sam Hinkie, Elton Brand, Daryl Morey... and yes, even Bryan Colangelo? The panel will "roast" the franchise, hopefully for the team to get over its issues, and will recap the biggest mistakes in the "Joel Embiid Era."