Mid-Days On The Fanatic

Matt Breen of the Philadelphia Inquirer joins Andrew Salciunas and the midday show to weigh in on the dynasty topic, Nick Sirianni being a yes-man, Joel Embiid's knee, and react to recent rumblings regarding a potential AJ Brown trade. 

Former Eagle and NFL Head Coach Herm Edwards joins Andrew Salciunas and the midday show to review the Eagles' collapse, what makes a great head coach, and how much blame falls on the head coach when things go wrong.

(00:00-12:49) It’s a big day for the numbers nerds, Andrew opens the show debating how analytics should be used in sports.

(12:52-36:50)  What makes a good coach in today’s era?  Ray & Andrew continue to debate analytics and re-hash Dan Campbell’s NFC Championship decision making.

(36:55- 55:36) Andrew isn’t quick to forget the looming turmoil that ended the season in the Eagles locker room, will that return with Sirianni?

(55:42- 1:21:15) Jeff McLane of the Philadelphia Inquirer joins Andrew to explain why he believes certain Eagles players will not be returning.  McLane reacts to the Eagles coordinator hires, weighs in on what makes a good NFL coach, and gives an early report on the Eagles draft from the Senior Bowl.

(1:21:20 – 1:42:45) Is Ben Simmons back? Andrew calls him the biggest false messiah in NBA history, and Doc Rivers is the most overrated coach in the NBA. 

(1:43:00-2:05:45) The Chiefs are proving the recipe for success is an elite QB matched with an elite head coach.  If a team doesn’t have that they should move on quickly.  Callers continue to weigh in on what makes a great coach.

(2:05:51- 2:28:06) Unfortunately, Brock Purdy has vaulted himself into being a top 10 QB.  The common denominator in the coaching discussion is commanding respect of the locker room.

(2:28:30- 3:00:00) Andrew passes along a PSA regarding Valentines Day scams.  A 49ers fan checks in.  Ray & Andrew review the storylines that will be talked about at nauseum for Super Bowl 58.

Jeff McLane of the Philadelphia Inquirer joins Andrew to explain why he believes certain Eagles players will not be returning.  McLane reacts to the Eagles coordinator hires, weighs in on what makes a good NFL coach, and gives an early report on the Eagles draft from the Senior Bowl.

Andrew opens the show reacting to the new coordinator hires and expresses his excitement for Kellen Moore taking over the Eagles offense. Jalen Hurts took a step back last season, what will he be like in the seasons to come?  Will he adjust? The phone lines are opened to talk about Embiid sitting against Jokic, Jalen, and Andrew asks callers to share sports moments that had them have a physical reaction due to emotions.

What to expect from the Eagles next season

(0:00-12:05) Andrew opens up the show reacting to a poll he put up on 97.5 the Fanatic’s Twitter. Only 59.1% of voters think that the Eagles will bounce back.

(12:12-36:26) Andrew and Ray  get into talking about the Sixers. Will they make a trade? It’s time for a temperature check on the Sixers. Plus, callers answer Andrew’s Eagles question.

(36:29-56:44) The Flyers have extended Owen Tippett! The guys get back to talking about the Eagles and what people think of this last season and the next.

(56:51-1:20:45) Callers engage in Sixers talk with Andrew as well as about the Eagles and their feelings on the team.

(1:20:53-1:41:41) Today is the 4-year anniversary of Kobe Bryant’s death. Andrew and Ray celebrate his legacy.

(1:41:29-2:05:26) Callers share their stories and interactions they’ve had with celebrities.

(2:05:29-2:33:07) The calls continue, and Tim McManus joins Andrew to talk about the Eagles and the end of season presser.

(2:33:14-3:00:22) Andrew wraps up the show taking calls continuing celebrity stories, Eagles targets for OC people want, and give their NFL picks for this weekend.

(00:00- 13:09) Gut reactions to the end of the year presser from Nick Sirianni and Howie Roseman yesterday!  While it’s nice Sirianni is taking a step back, he’s still here, and Andrew believes that will create carry over from last season.

(13:30-33:59) Andrew plays some of the highlights from Sirianni’s presser. While Sirianni does a nice job of admitting fault, it’s puzzling how the team’s offense never showed signs of improvement down the final stretch.

(34:08-55:57) Andrew & Connor debate Nick Sirianni’s usefulness to the Eagles.  While the frustration grows, it’s important to look at the other possibility.  Would you expect a rookie HC to win a Super Bowl?

(56:07-1:20:07) The discussion shifts to comparing old successes to getting with the times.  Howie has shown before his philosophy can work, but is it sustainable?

(1:20:15-1:41:23) The name Kliff Kingsbury is discussed for offensive coordinator, but there’s one play Kingsbury runs that Eagles fans are already sick of.

(1:41:35- 2:06:39) It would be foolish to think the Eagles will start doing things differently personnel wise, i.e. building lines through the draft and not focusing on LB/DB.  Matt Breen of the Philadelphia Inquirer joins the midday show to react to Nick Sirianni & Howie Roseman's end of year press conference, the Eagles' hiring of Vic Fangio, and speculate on who the next offensive coordinator will be.

(2:06:46-2:27:52) How does Jalen Hurts feel about all of this, and how should we as fans all feel about Jalen Hurts?

(2:28:18-3:00:10) Andrew & Connor give out their NFL awards which sparks a Lamar Jackson vs CMC debate, and clear out phone lines to get the city’s reaction to Nick Sirianni & Howie’s press conference.

Matt Breen of the Philadelphia Inquirer joins the midday show to react to Nick Sirianni & Howie Roseman's end of year press conference, the Eagles' hiring of Vic Fangio, and speculate on who the next offensive coordinator will be.

(00:00-13:54)  It’s time to hear from Nick Sirianni and Howie Roseman, what can they say to help their case? Andrew wants Howie to admit his defensive philosophy has been flawed.

(14:21-36:52) Britian Covey claims incorrect reports after outlets claimed he referred to Jalen Hurts as unapproachable.  What part of defense needs to be changed, the personnel or the scheme?

(37:06-55:52) Andrew briefly touches on the draft, Eagles fans should prepare for another non-sexy draft pick.   Is Nick Sirianni the next Brandon Staley?

(56:11- 1:18:26) Rhys Hoskins has gone from Philly to Milwaukee and so is Doc Rivers!  Tom Alvord weighs in with what he needs to hear from Sirianni/Roseman.

(1:18:29-1:40:24) The Eagles home/away schedule is released!  Tom & Andrew debate what the power struggle between Head coach and coordinators will look like next season.

 (1:40:32-2:03:40)  The midday show discusses the attractiveness of the Eagles coaching jobs compared to other organizations. Once again, what does Nick Sirianni do???

(2:03:48-2:26:13) The show reacts to the MLB Hall of Fame voting. Comparing Jalen/Sirianni to Wentz/Pederson.  It’s impossible to rave about Embiid’s 70-point game enough.

(2:26:21- 2:55:22) Andrew lists a few questions he wants answered in anticipation of Howie Roseman and Nick Sirianni’s press conference. How much say does Sirianni have?  Don’t go making NFL Mock Drafts in January.

(0:00-12:12) Today, Andrew opened up the show talking about the breaking news that Brian Johnson is out as Eagles offensive coordinator, and Joel Embiid scored a career and FRANCHISE high dropping 70 POINTS in last nights game over the Spurs.

(12:19-33:00) We are witnessing greatness with Joel Embiid’s dominance. Andrew feels bad for those that can’t just enjoy what we are witnessing.

(33:33-52:29) Jeremy Fowler from ESPN reported that the offensive coordinator position at Eagles is going to be a tough sell. It’s a mistake to bring back Nick Sirianni if he has control of the game plan and the offense. The phone lines are opened to continue talking about Joel Embiid.

(52:37-1:18:26) Jeff McLane from the Philadelphia Inquirer joins Andrew to discuss his report that Brian Johnson is departing from the Eagles and there is a new vacancy at offensive coordinator.

(1:18:29-1:38:26) Andrew is joined by Matt Cord, the announcer for the Philadelphia 76ers to talk about Joel Embiid’s historic night.

(1:38:34-2:51:46) The Joel Embiid talk continues with callers and they share their favorite/best games they’ve ever been to.