Mid-Days On The Fanatic

ESPN’s Tim McManus joins Andrew to talk about some keys to the game for the Eagles and how he views this team's problems

It’s Dallas week! In today’s edition of the vault, Ray shares iconic clips of the Cowboys losing to set the tone for this weekend.

(00:00-9:59) Who are the Philadelphia Eagles? Now that we’ve digested the 49ers blowout loss, Andrew is left with more questions than answers. 

(10:00-31:41) One blowout loss doesn’t make the Eagles fraudulent and the Embiid haters are silent after his 50-point game.  Andrew & Ray try to figure out what the Eagles’ identity is.

(32:05-53:28)  Ray texts Dua Lipa, Andrew revisits David Carr’s asinine statement, then Ray wishes Terrell Owens a happy birthday in today’s vault.

(53:40-1:13:02) It’s important to remember how good Jalen Hurts is. Yes he had a poor game against the 49ers, yes he’s not playing as well as he did in 2022, but he’s still an elite QB.  The Eagles are NOT frauds.

(1:17:04-1:39:50) Andrew addresses the ‘run the ball’ discourse.  While running more may help, it’s not the solution to all of the team’s problems.

(1:40:27-1:58:33) The midday show debates how legitimate the Cowboys hatred is. Herm Edwards joins the show to discuss the NFC playoff picture, Eagles vs Cowboys, and how Nick Sirianni has earned his players’ trust.

(1:59:12- 2:37:45) Andrew quickly touches on Phillies hot stove, is Pats/Steelers worth watching? The show opens up the phone lines and it seems more clear that the pulse of the fanbase hinges on this Sunday matchup.

Herm Edwards joins Andrew & Ray to put a close on the 49ers fallout, talk about Jalen Hurts' maturity, and what Dallas week means going into this Sunday Night matchup.

In today's edition of The Vault, Ray Dunne wishes Terrell Owens a happy birthday and plays back the highs and lows of his polarizing career.

(0:00-11:08) Andrew opens the show reacting to David Carr’s comments on Jalen Hurts and suggesting the Eagles bench him to get him healthy due to how he’s performing.

(11:15-32:48) Andrew and Ray further react to the idiotic comments and explain why he is wrong for suggesting the Eagles need to bench Hurts in order to get to the Superbowl.  The phone lines are opened to also chime in.

(32:50-53:06)Ray opens up the vault with some hate in his heart. He reminds us why we don’t like Chris Simms! Plus, it’s Larry Bowa’s birthday and Johnny Manziel’s. He plays some highlights from each of them to celebrate both of their birthdays.

(53:14-1:17:06) Andrew breaks down the clip of David Carr bit by bit. The phone lines are opened.

(1:17:09-1:37:36) Callers continue to chime in and Andrew reads Eagles beat reporters responses to it too.

(1:37:43-2:10:57) Andrew takes a couple calls to discuss the Eagles , then Nick Sirianni holds his press conference.

(2:11:00-2:22:08) Matt Breen from the Inquirer joins Andrew to react to Nick Sirianni’s press conference and to talk all about the Eagles.

(2:22:16- 2:51:25) Andrew and Ray end the show talking to callers, reacting to some of Nick Sirianni’s answers from his press conference, and wrapping up on their thoughts of David Carr’s comments

Matt Breen from the Inquirer joins Andrew to react to Nick Sirianni’s press conference and to talk all about the Eagles.

Ray opens up the vault with some hate in his heart. He reminds us why we don’t like Chris Simms! Plus, it’s Larry Bowa’s birthday and Johnny Manziel’s. He plays some highlights from each of them to celebrate both of their birthdays.

Ray opens the vault on the anniversary of both the Trea Turner AND Pete Rose free agency signing.  The Phillies wound may be fresh but we'll still celebrate the talent in our city.

(00:00-11:44)  Andrew opens the show reviewing yesterday’s discourse and brings up the national media’s discussion which is: Did this 49ers game expose the Eagles as frauds? 

(12:00-33:09)  Andrew & Ray disagree with Stephen A Smith and the show opens up phone lines.  The city is vehemently opposed to the thought that this loss exposed the Eagles as frauds.

(33:16-54:48)  This late into the season, is there really a ton the Eagles can fix? Andrew believes there isn’t another gear or a change, we’ve seen what the 2023-2024 Eagles look like.  Ray opens the Vault on a big day in Phillies’ free agency history.

(1:01:40-1:17:43)  Andrew takes one of the most puzzling phone calls we’ve ever heard.  The team reacts to Nick Sirianni playing the starters until the end of the game.

(1:18:13- 2:00:39) Shaq Leonard has to be an upgrade from the current linebackers, but how much can the aging LB really contribute, and when can we expect to see him on the field? The show listens into Brian Johnson’s press conference.

(2:00:40-2:24:45)  Andrew reacts to what he heard from Brian Johnson.  Jeff McLane joins the show and reacts to how the Eagles got exposed vs the 49ers and chimes in on the addition of Shaq Leonard.

(2:25:17- 2:51:57) The weekly power rankings are out and the Eagles have dropped a few spots.  Andrew & Ray respond to that and revisit Stephen A Smith’s claim that the Eagles are fraudulent.