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 KapadiaGuest: Ben SolakProducer: Chris SuttonMusic 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 etiquetteEmail hot takes: [email protected] us on Instagram and TikTok: @ringersphillyspecial

Become a member of our Reddit community: https://www.reddit.com/r/RingersPhillySpecial/.The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please check out rg-help.com to find out more, or listen to the end of the episode for additional details.Host: Sheil KapadiaGuest: Shawn SyedProducer: Chris SuttonMusic 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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