Rob Thomson looks to run it back with Phillies in 2026

(0:00 - 12:48) Rob Thomson is returning for another season as the manager of the Phillies. Ricky acknowledges Topper's contributions, noting that he has played a significant role in building this team. However, Ricky believes that the team should not simply repeat the previous season. He feels that adjustments are necessary for the team to have a viable opportunity to succeed in the crucial games next season.(12:48 - 20:09) We proceed with our dialogue regarding the Phillies and the anticipation surrounding Rob Thomson's return. Bill expresses his desire for change, yet he does not hold high expectations for the team's improvement with Topper's return. To further this discussion, we introduce our Twitter poll.(20:49 - 35:15 ) Eagles Edge Rusher Za'Darius Smith unexpectedly announced his retirement after participating in five games this season. Ricky and Bill engage in a discussion regarding the potential options available to the Eagles for replacing the team's leading tackler.(35:15 - 40:20) Ricky and Bill persist in their conversation regarding the issues that pertain to the Eagles defense. The duo concurs that the Eagles defense lacks sufficient players to establish itself as a dominant force in the NFL.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.