unCovering the Birds with Jeff McLane

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Hosted by Jeff McLane, unCovering the Birds brings you stories you might not have heard about the football team that makes you bleed green. McLane has spent the last decade and a half breaking news, d... more

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Number 1: Talent and question marks | Eagles 2026 regular season roster analysis
The Eagles’ regular season roster is set - for now. How ready is the team for the new year, and will the talent be enough for the Eagles to get back to Super Bowl contention? The Philadelphia Inquirer’s Jeff McLane and Mike Sielski examine general manager Howie Roseman’s final roster decisions in the aftermath of cutdown day. 00:00 Eagles’ 2026 regular season roster overview 04:10 How ready is the wide receiver group after A.J. Brown’s departure and Makai Lemon’s injury? 11:51 Is tight end the biggest area of concern? 21:10 The importance of the run game and offensive line 28:04 Could the defense carry the day? unCovering the Birds is a production of The Philadelphia Inquirer and KYW Newsradio Original Podcasts. Look for new episodes throughout the season.
September 02, 202637min
Number 2: Are DeVonta Smith, Eagles receivers ready for their moment? | Week 1 vs. Commanders
The regular season is almost here! All the preseason talk has been about Jalen Hurts and new offensive coordinator Sean Mannion. But there’s somebody else who will have a big say in how high the Eagles fly. The Philadelphia Inquirer’s Jeff McLane explains why this year, in the absence of traded star A.J. Brown, DeVonta Smith has to take the next step, while also taking charge of the Eagles’ wide receivers group. Plus, Jeff dips into the mailbag for listener questions about Jalen Hurts and some key roster spots. 00:00 Is DeVonta Smith ready to fill A.J. Brown’s shoes? 17:00 Yes, the Jalen Hurts scrutiny is justified 19:07 Biggest candidates to disappoint, surprise this season unCovering the Birds is a production of The Philadelphia Inquirer and KYW Newsradio Original Podcasts. Look for new episodes throughout the season. We're always looking for mailbag questions! Hit Jeff up on his socials, or drop a question in the comments. Jeff could answer it in a future episode!
September 10, 202624min
Number 3: Is this a fresher Jalen Hurts? | The Day After: Eagles vs. Commanders
The Eagles eked out a season-opening win over the Washington Commanders thanks, in large part, to Jalen Hurts channeling the elements of his game that make him so dangerous. But when it comes to other areas of the offense, concerns from last year still linger. The Philadelphia Inquirer’s Jeff McLane and David Murphy assess Hurts’ performance, Sean Mannion’s debut as offensive coordinator, and warning signs on the offensive line. 00:00 Shades of 2022 Jalen Hurts??? 12:56 Concerns about Landon Dickerson and the offensive line 20:38 Sean Mannion’s first game, and thoughts on Makai Lemon and Eli Stowers 30:46 Did the defense live up to expectations? unCovering the Birds is a production of The Philadelphia Inquirer and KYW Newsradio Original Podcasts. Look for new episodes throughout the season.
September 14, 202634min
Number 4: Eagles or Patriots: who won the joint practices in New England? | 2026 Training Camp
The Eagles’ first-stringers get little to no action in exhibition games, annual joint practices with other teams become one of the few opportunities for starters to get preseason reps of consequence. This year, the Eagles traveled to New England for two days of live workouts with the Patriots. The Philadelphia Inquirer’s Jeff McLane and Boston Sports Journal’s Greg A. Bedard recap what they saw, and explain why, even after the joint practices, the Eagles still haven’t shown much of an identity. 00:00 Eagles vs. Patriots joint practices: was there a winner? 04:37 Bedard's impressions of Eagles' new offense 09:42 What will offensive coordinator Sean Mannion be able to get out of quarterback Jalen Hurts? 21:30 How has A.J. Brown looked for Patriots? 29:50 Highlighting some key one-on-one battles 36:03 Are joint practices worth it? 43:14 Jeff's mailbag unCovering the Birds is a production of The Philadelphia Inquirer and KYW Newsradio Original Podcasts. Look for new episodes throughout the season. We're always looking for mailbag questions! Hit Jeff up on his socials, or drop a question in the comments. Jeff could answer it in a future episode!
August 21, 202650min
Number 5: Life after Lane Johnson? | 2026 Training Camp
Lane Johnson rejoined training camp this past week after a multi-day absence, but his return brought with it the announcement that 2026 is “probably” going to be his last NFL season. What does the prospect of the All-Pro’s retirement mean in both the short- and long-term? The Philadelphia Inquirer’s Jeff McLane and Ryan Novozinsky take a look at what the Eagles can expect from Johnson in his 14th year as a pro, and who might be waiting in the wings to replace him. 00:00 Will this actually be Lane Johnson’s final hurrah, and if it is, who’s next? 13:42 An overdue discussion about about Saquon Barkley 26:10 Training camp stock report 38:12 Jeff’s mailbag: Makai Lemon’s status, and other key injuries unCovering the Birds is a production of The Philadelphia Inquirer and KYW Newsradio Original Podcasts. Look for new episodes throughout the season. We're always looking for mailbag questions! Hit Jeff up on his socials, or drop a question in the comments. Jeff could answer it in a future episode!
August 12, 202645min