In The Thick Of Eagles Preseason (PST Show #326)

We are right in the thick of the Philadelphia Eagles preseason, and expectations are certainly high for this team. However, this preseason has featured talent on the second- and third-teams as the regular season starters sit and wait for the season opener in just a few weeks. Joining us to dissect this Eagles preseason and what's to come this year for our beloved Birds is John McMullen, writer and contributor at ESPN's 97.3.But first, we discussed how Charlie Manuel is now the new Phillies hitting coach and what this means for the team moving forward. (approx. 3:45)Then we dove into some Sixers talk as their 2019-2020 season schedule was recently released. Also, might Brett Brown use a 12-man rotation throughout the season? (approx. 10:50)After that, we talked about how the Flyers have 20 nationally televised games this coming season and what that means in terms of the team's exposure to hockey fans. (approx. 18:45)This week on the Highbrow Segment, we once again discussed the NCAA and how they've implemented new rules and regulations for agents as it pertains to "student-athletes". This organization continues to bungle their own processes and can't seem to get out of their own way (approx. 26:00)Then on the Lowbrow Segment, we had a lot of fun with our top-3 list this week: best sports celebrations of all-time. (approx. 35:30)What we're throwing down on the Table this week is an in-depth discussion with John McMullen from ESPN's 97.3 out of South Jersey. First, the discussion focused on the quarterback position, the backup situation and how Carson Wentz will fare this season with a new diet and actually having his health back. Will Howie Roseman pull the plug and trade Halapoulivaati Vaitai? What will Josh Sweat's role in the future be on the defensive line? Plus much more Eagles talk this week on the Table! (approx. 47:45)