Mid-Days On The Fanatic

(00:00-11:27) It’s a Football Friday, but self-proclaimed “football guy” Andrew Salciunas does not want to play the Eagles’ starters even with the division still alive.

(11:31-33:26)  A huge reason for resting players is the fear of MetLife turf, 17 players have had serious injuries there in the last 2 years.

(33:26-1:19:28) Ultimately, Andrew doesn’t think anything that happens Sunday can fix this team.  Nick Sirianni has his Friday press conference and the team reacts.

(1:19:51-1:41:30) It’s possible a week off could be what this team needs, and a loser Vikings fan calls in! 

(1:41:31-2:06:04) Are we being too hard on Nick Sirianni from a macro perspective? i.e. would Mike Tomlin have already been fired if he was the Eagles head coach?  ESPN Reporter Tim McManus joins the Midday Show to preview the Eagles' week 18 matchup. Who's healthy, can we expect the starters to play, and all around what is the vibe surrounding the team following AJ Brown's media availability?

(2:06:06-2:27:08) Andrew quickly touches on the Sixers and a Raptor is on the market. Ray brings up the possibility of treating Sunday like a pre-season game.

(2:27:09-2:55:13)  Andrew & Ray give their finishing thoughts on the Eagles game, then go around the league to make their picks for this weekends’ slate.

ESPN Reporter Tim McManus joins the Midday Show to preview the Eagles' week 18 matchup. Who's healthy, can we expect the starters to play, and all around what is the vibe surrounding the team following AJ Brown's media availability?

(00:00-11:00) People are all fired up about AJ Brown’s press conference, why should we believe the whole team is fixed suddenly?  Andrew’s focus today shifts from the coaching staff to the roster construction and calls Howie Roseman into question.

(11:10-32:30) Yes, Howie found Jalen in the 2nd round and rebuilt the receiving core, but how did he believe this defense was passable.  Are fans not addressing real problems and simply scapegoating coaches?

(32:45-53:34)  Andrew plays some audio from AJ Brown’s encouraging media availability.  Will there be an individual award winner in Philadelphia in the year 2024?

(54:01- 1:39:46) It is Thursday, but the play calling down the stretch of the Cardinals game is still baffling.  The team looks at how the national media views the Eagles compared to all the other playoff teams in the NFL.

(1:40:16- 2:21:44) Who in Philly sports are on the hot seat? Is Sirianni?  Andrew & Ray seem to think both the HC and OC will be here through next year.

(2:22:20-2:52:58) Andrew says he doesn't believe the Eagles starters should suit up in week 18.  Andrew resets the topic and brings everything back to Howie Roseman.

(0:00-13:08) Andrew opens up the show reacting the Eagles press conferences yesterday and his frustrations surrounding them. This team is dead.

(13:16-33:24) Can you go into the playoffs with a clean slate? Andrew and Ray sure can’t.

(33:26-53:52) Do you rest your starters against the New York Giants with the two seed still possible? Callers weigh in with their thoughts along with Andrew and Ray.

(53:59-1:16:39) David Tepper did something stupid this weekend, and to try and lighten the mood Andrew asks what’s the stupidest thing you’ve ever done in a stadium.

(1:16:42-1:38:30) The calls continue about resting the starts and Matt Breen from the Inquirer joins to talk about the birds.

(1:38:38-2:12:09) Nick Sirianni speaks to the media.

(2:12:12-2:22:39) Andrew and Ray react to the press conference. AJ speaks to the media.

(2:22:42-Andrew wraps up the show talking about their reactions to Nick Sirianni’s press conference and what AJ Brown had finally said to the media.

Matt Breen from the Inquirer weighs on the trending topics regarding the Eagles.

Midday Show – Happy New Years – Everyone Loss

(0:00- 12:24:39) Andrew Salciunas and Ray Dunne Open the show expression their frustrations about the Eagles disappointing loss to the Arizona Cardinals. And they try to find answers to the many questions that this team has heading into the playoffs

(12:31:95 – 34:32:05)There seems to be a lot of frustration coming from the Eagles locker room. Andrew wants to know what is the main cause of it. Why has this team been slow to react to problems this year? They went from taking down

(34:39:52 – 54:17:03 ) They break out a couple of clips from the Eagles players and coaches from the weekend and try to find meaning behind their answers. Is this team dead? Can the locker room bring it back together?

(54:24:72 – 1:17:41) Andrew isn’t ready to fire Nick Sirianni but its past due on a change happening in this Eagles Locker room. Then they have Jeff McLane from the Philadelphia Inquirer on the show to give an insider look into this collapse.

(1:17:49 – 1:37:27) We All thought the Eagles were loaded up with talent on defense, but as we go week to week that doesn’t seem to be the case. Is this due to the lack of depth at positions or is there just no “Star” players on that side of the ball?

(1:37:44 – 2:02:08) Eagles Offensive Coordinator Brian Johnson has been under heavy pressure over this season. What has changed so much in this offense that has made his job such a struggle to right the ship?

(2:02:17 – 2:24:58) Eagles OC Brian Johnson sits down with the media for his weekly press conference and Andrew and Ray react to what he has to say. And Andew and Ray take a look around the NFL and dive into what happened in Week 17.

(2:25:06 - ) AJ Brown started the season on record breaking pace. What happened to him getting the ball? Why can’t the Eagles find the balance between forcing him the ball and still getting him the in the right position?

Tim McManus from ESPN joins Andrew to talk all things birds and how the locker room is looking.

Ray opens the vault! Inside today’s vault, CBS started carrying NFL broadcasts so he plays the original CBS NFL opening. Brian Dawkins highlights have been circulating on Twitter, so Ray takes this time to play his favorite Brian Dawkins clip. Plus, he replays some Eagles Cardinals moments ahead of this weekend.

(00:00-10:33) It is Gannon week and Ray Dunne starts the day reminding the city why Jonathan Gannon is a LYING WEASEL!  But what if he had stayed in Philly?

(10:41-34:07) The Gannon discussion continues, what exactly happened after the NFC Championship, and how does Nick Sirianni truly feel about his former DC?

(34:11-53:06) Ray is concerned that the national media has soured on the Eagles.  Matt Minarik opens the vault and wishes happy birthday to Denzel Washington and remembers John Madden on the anniversary of him passing.

(53:19-1:17:44) Cam Newton weighs in on Jalen Hurts and Chris Franklin from NJ.com joins the show to assess the recent Eagles’ performance.

(1:18:01-1:39:53) Against the Giants fans were chanting run the ball while the Eagles were on offense.  Ray debates if that’s detrimental to the actual team.

(1:40:02-2:23:07) Will fans be able to root for the Cowboys against the Lions?  The city is split on a game that could be huge for seeding.

(2:23:35-2:52:09) Ray takes final calls, then listens and reacts to Brian Johnson’s press conference.

Matt Minarik is opening the vault today which includes Denzel Washington's birthday, John Madden in memoriam, and a throwback to the 1948 NFL Championship.