The Ringer's Philly Special

Sheil is joined by Anthony Dabbundo to discuss the biggest Phillies headlines as spring training gets underway. Will Bryce Harper use Dave Dombrowski’s “not elite” comments as fuel entering the 2026 season? What led to Nick Castellanos being released and the Phillies ultimately eating $20 million? Who’s the most important player for the Phillies come April?

Bryce Harper dynamics - (7:02)

Schwarber signing back to Philly - (22:46)

Nick Castellanos’s exit - (27:32)

Most interesting on-field spring storyline - (41:59)

Justin Crawford - (50:28)

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Host: Sheil Kapadia

Guest: Anthony Dabbundo

Producer: Cliff Augustin

Music Composed By: Teddy Grossman and Jackson Greenberg

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Sheil is joined by Zach Berman of The Athletic to discuss the latest on the Eagles coaching changes. This week Zach has the ZB6 instead of just three. Why did Jeff Stoutland actually leave the organization? What’s the likelihood that Sean Mannion will be a successful OC? Was the Seahawks Super Bowl championship more of a GM win or a coaching win? Plus, a wild mailbag!

Coaching Changes - (03:36)

Chris Cooper hiring - (06:33)

Jeff Stoutland reaction - (14:43)

There’s a commitment to Sean Mannion’s scheme - (39:21)

Mailbag - (1:03:14)

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Host: Sheil Kapadia

Guest: Zach Berman

Producer: Cliff Augustin

Music Composed By: Teddy Grossman and Jackson Greenberg

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Sheil is joined by Ben Solak from ESPN on Radio Row at the Super Bowl to share their instant reactions to the news that Jeff Stoutland is stepping down as the Eagles offensive line coach. They break down the monumental effect it will have on the team and new OC Sean Mannion’s offense before discussing what the general vibes are within the Philly locker room. They end the pod by talking about the Sixers trading Jared McCain to the Oklahoma City Thunder.

(1:12) Jeff Stoutland out as Eagles offensive line coach
(8:03) Is this move a scheme change indicator?
(14:09) What are the vibes in Philly now?
(20:21) Is this a Sirianni thing? Or is it organizational?
(32:05) Sixers trade Jared McCain

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Host: Sheil Kapadia
Guest: Ben Solak
Producer: Chris Sutton
Music Composed By: Teddy Grossman and Jackson Greenberg

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Sheil is joined by Shawn Syed from SumerSports Football Integrations to share their reactions to the Eagles hiring new offensive coordinator Sean Mannion and pass game coordinator Josh Grizzard. They then address the recent Vic Fangio retirement scare before ending the pod with a dissertation on airplane passenger etiquette.
(1:11) Shawn Syed on radio row
(4:08) Eagles hire OC Sean Mannion
(15:56) Can Jalen Hurts mesh with Mannion’s new offense?
(21:36) How is Josh Grizzard going to help Philadelphia’s offense?
(29:00) The Vic Fangio retirement scare
(35:18) Airplane etiquette
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Host: Sheil Kapadia
Guest: Shawn Syed
Producer: Chris Sutton
Music Composed By: Teddy Grossman and Jackson Greenberg

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EMERGENCY POD! The Eagles have found their offensive coordinator. They hired former Green Bay Packers quarterbacks coach and backup NFL QB Sean Mannion. Sheil is joined by Zach Berman of The Athletic to discuss how the Eagles landed Mannion and his direction with this offense. Zach also has a Sixers take that might ruffle some feathers. Plus, we celebrate episode 500! Thank you to all who have been with us through this journey!

Who is Sean Mannion? (03:21)

How should Eagles fans feel about the hire? (8:01)

What are the concerns with the hiring? (16:37)

Should the Sixers trade for Giannis? (38:17)

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Host: Sheil Kapadia

Guest: Zach Berman

Producer: Cliff Augustin

Music Composed By: Teddy Grossman and Jackson Greenberg

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Sheil is joined by Zach Berman of The Athletic to discuss the latest on the Eagles' offensive coordinator search. Zach opens up his ZB3 with the Eagles' sense of urgency in the search. Is the intensity of the Philly market a factor for coaches who would potentially want to take the job? What candidates are left in the search? Plus, the greatest segment in Philadelphia sports podcasting—the mailbag!

Sense of urgency in finding a new OC - (2:02)

Is the market a factor for coaches? - (19:18)

How much head coaches matter in the NFL - (29:34)

Candidates for the OC position - (36:52)

Stoutland - (40:38)

Mailbag! - (57:00)

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Host: Sheil Kapadia

Guest: Zach Berman

Producer: Cliff Augustin

Music Composed By: Teddy Grossman and Jackson Greenberg

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Sheil is joined by Rich Hofmann of PHLY and discuss myriad topics in Philly sports with the Kapadia Ten! Where would you rank the four coaches in the city at the moment? Which athletes have the highest approval rating in the city? What’s the panic meter on the Eagles' current offensive coordinator vacancy? Plus, some nonsense per usual!

Ranking the current four coaches' job security - (9:06)

Thoughts on Nick Nurse - (19:13)

Players with the highest approval rating - (35:03)

Excitement level for the upcoming Phillies season - (45:01)

Eagles OC panic meter - (1:00:03)

Flyers! - (1:10:57)

Joel Embiid - (1:23:14)

Jared McCain struggles - (1:37:30)

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Host: Sheil Kapadia

Guest: Rich Hofmann

Producer: Cliff Augustin

Music Composed By: Teddy Grossman and Jackson Greenberg

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Sheil is joined by Zach Berman of The Athletic to discuss the latest on the Eagles' offensive coordinator search. ZB talks through his three biggest items of the week, including the news that the Eagles didn't land Mike McDaniel or Brian Daboll. Sheil and Zach go through a list of guys whom the Eagles are considering for the vacant OC position. Plus, the best segment in Philadelphia podcasting: the mailbag!

Is the Eagles' offensive coordinator job attractive? (06:12)

Assessing the Eagles' offensive talent (25:25)

Top offensive coordinator candidates (44:27)

Mailbag (1:08:22)

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Host: Sheil Kapadia

Guest: Zach Berman

Producer: Cliff Augustin

Music Composed By: Teddy Grossman and Jackson Greenberg

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Sheil is joined by Brandon Lee Gowton of Bleeding Green Nation to discuss whether AJ Brown will be an Eagle next year. They also sift through the possible offensive coordinator candidates that the Eagles have been targeting. The Ringer's Anthony Dabbundo joins the pod for an update of the Phillies' offseason so far after losing out on the Bo Bichette sweepstakes. What's the outlook for the Phillies after an offseason that, at least so far, has been lackluster?

AJ Brown dilemma - (03:31)

Brown's trade value - (10:16)

Offensive coordinator tracker - (16:07)

Brian Daboll possibly OC - (25:38)

Phillies lose out on Bo Bichette - (49:37)

JT Realmuto re-signs with the Phillies - (1:02:43)

Justin Crawford - (1:08:28)

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Host: Sheil Kapadia

Guests: Brandon Lee Gowton and Anthony Dabbundo

Producer: Cliff Augustin

Music Composed By: Teddy Grossman and Jackson Greenberg

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Sheil is joined by Zach Berman of The Athletic to discuss the Eagles' end-of-season presser. Find out what ZB’s three big takeaways are from the presser and what direction the Eagles might be headed in search of an offensive coordinator after Kevin Patullo was relieved of his duties. Plus, one of the biggest mailbags of all time, and the guys predict who the next offensive coordinator will be.

Biggest takeaway from the presser - (5:14)

The offensive coordinator search - (23:06)

What the Eagles will be looking for in the draft - (38:32)

Will AJ Brown be an Eagle next season? - (42:52)

Chances Lane Johnson returns? - (49:27)

Mailbag - (1:16:34)

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Host: Sheil Kapadia

Guest: Zach Berman

Producer: Cliff Augustin

Music Composed By: Teddy Grossman and Jackson Greenberg

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