PODCAST · sports
Watching the Birds
by John Barchard
John Barchard talking about the Philadelphia Eagles every Tuesday, Thursday, and when there is breaking news!
Episodes
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Stoutland is Out and Everyone Hates It
In what we thought was very possible this season, Jeff Stoutland is leaving the Eagles this season. John and Kyler react to moving on from the legendary OLine coach, and have some theories as to how the Eagles offense got to this point. Thank you so much for listening and subscribing!...
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Stoutland Getting Demoted In-Season Should Tell Us A Lot
Plus: John thinks Nick and Jalen have closer to on the same page offensively, otherwise the organization would be turning the page with everyone at this point. Thank you so much for listening and subscribing! ________________________________________________________________ Follow 2Moods on IG:...
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The Eagles Might Be Swinging Big, But They Are Striking Out
John Barchard and Kyler Gammon start to power rank the list of names for the Eagles OC spot, and John land with a surprising name at the top of his list. PLUS: Jeff McLane has reported about Nick almost being fired in 2024, but many did not hear that Jalen's preferences on offense don't match…
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Is The Eagles OC Job as Good as We Believe It Is?
John Barchard and Kyler Gammon sit down and chat about KP getting canned, the end of the year press conference with Howie and Nick, and take hard look at what we should be expecting with the new OC candidates that have been mention so far. Is this a slam dunk for a former head coach to come in…
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The Eagles Aren't Fixed Once You Fire Patullo
There is no question you have to move on from Kevin Patullo, and if Nick feels bad about that he can blame himself for getting him into that position. But what is next after that? I don't think Nick deserves to lose his job this year, unless he falls on his sword just like Doug Pederson did.…
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Round 1: The 49ers Hype Speech
I choose the idiots. Go Birds. Thank you so much for listening and subscribing! ________________________________________________________________ Follow 2Moods on IG: https://www.instagram.com/drink2moods _________________________________________________________________ Say hi to us in the…
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Way Too Many Scared Eagles Fans For This Playoff Run
Yesterday had a divisional playoff energy from the fanbase and losing the 2 seed is starting to show the true confidence they have for this Eagles playoff run... which is none. Kyler Gammon joins me for the first time and for the rest of the playoff run! We chat 49ers, wildcard weekend, and if…
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Sounds to Me Like Jeff McLane Got It Wrong
On November 21st, Jeff McLane went on 97.5 The Fantatic and declared Derrick Gunn and Diana Russini's reporting about the frustrations of the locker room towards Jalen Hurts was "overblown." Ever since then, he's gotten closer and closer to agreeing with them and I think that's egregious. Jeff…
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Jalen Hurts Needs a Break. Not a Benching.
In every single Super Bowl run, Jalen Hurts was able to reset himself for the playoffs. The Eagles need to give him a break even though he's healthy, because that's what he needs for the playoff run. Thank you so much for listening and subscribing!...
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The Offense Continues to Fight Within Itself
(Record Friday morning!) No one has bought into this offense for 12 games. How could you not make a change with the OC or QB or even WR1? Doing nothing always loses. Whatever the Eagles are trying to force on offense is making the team fall a part and it has to stop. Thank you so much for…
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How Could This Possibly Not Be on The Coaching Staff?
Trying not to lose is not a winning formula coach! Many thoughts about what we saw yesterday against the Cowboys, and a quick mini-rant about Jeff McLane's reporting from Friday the possible Hurts/Coaching staff rift that appears to be a freaking river of disagreement at this point. Thank you so...
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I Don't Believe Jalen Hurts has the Eagles Offense Over a Barrel
I'm done trying to fix this offense and I am just going to enjoy this Buddy Ball offense that Nick is trotting out there. Jalen Hurts has never asked for a conservative offense, just a good running game. My thoughts on the DGunn report and more! Thank you so much for listening and subscribing!...
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If the Lions Can Make an OC Change, Why Can't the Eagles?
An ESPN article about the Lions replacing their OC John Morton, with Lions HC Dan Campbell, got me thinking about why it would be so hard to do that here. Kevin Patullo isn't going anywhere, he's just not quite ready yet. PLUS: I love Vic vs Goff in an Eagles win at home. Thank you so much for...
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AJ Says Shit Show, Sielski Says Enjoy This More
So Jaire retires, and AJ decided to REMIND EVERYONE AGAIN that he is not happy with the passing offense. I don't think anyone is acting out of line questioning this team or feeling optimistic about they will be able to figure this offense out by the playoffs. I do have an issue with someone…
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Welcome to Eagles, Jaelan Phillips
I don't know what to tell you about the offense, but I do know that having faith in Howie Roseman's draft picks is paying off a ton for the defense. UGLY BUT GOOD! I'll take the win in Green Bay. But it is okay to still thinking about changing the play caller if Dan Campbell just did it. Thank…
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Seriously, Fuck the Packers
Could we see Mukuba at the nickel LB spot on 3rd and longs? I think so! And we finally might see what Vic saw in training camp which is putting Cooper DeJean at safety at some point. PLUS, I rant against Matt LaFluer and the Packers cause I really just can't stand them and just for the attempted...
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Eagles Won the NFC East Without Playing This Week
Our good friend Stan from the Discord joins us this week! We get into all of the trades, what the heck the Eagles are going to do with Jihaad Campbell now, AND laugh at the entire division for doing exactly what we thought it would do. All of that and more as we eye up the Packers on Monday Night...
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This Jalen Hurts' Team, That's What We Found Out
RECORDED ON MONDAY! (sorry for the delay). Maybe this team isn't as good with AJ Brown, or Saquon, or Smitty. But if Sunday showed us anything, as long as Jalen Hurts is here you are going to win. Thank you so much for listening and subscribing!...
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Things Will Be Even Better After the Bye Week
I know there is a lot of issues right now, but i think most of them might end up being solved by just getting a win and getting to the bye week. This week with Jakorian Bennett back and probably starting, I am just here to remind you why I think it's good for Cooper DeJean to be ready to play…
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Put the Ball in Jalen's Hands
5 Things I Would Do to Fix the Eagles Offense: Jalen, AJ, and DeVonta is the offensive trio that runs this Eagles offense right now. Don't turn away from them! Thank you so much for listening and subscribing! ________________________________________________________________ Follow 2Moods on IG:...
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5 Things That Would Fix the Eagles Offense
5 Things I Would Do to Fix the Eagles Offense: 1) You're a passing team until Nov 2) Run empty gun 40%-60% of the game 3) Saquon is more WR3 and less RB1 4) AJ in the slot always in 11 P 5) Dallas needs 10% more target share Thank you so much for listening and subscribing!...
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Za'Darius Smith Has Retired from the Eagles. Not a Misprint.
Well, the shit has officially hit the fan. Howie has got to stop the bleeding or start selling and I think it's time to sell. Thank you so much for listening and subscribing! ________________________________________________________________ Follow 2Moods on IG…
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Burn The Offense To The Ground
If this is the best that AJ and Jalen can give us together, then maybe they really should be a part. The predictability of this offense isn't even close to the 2023 season, we are living in 2015 with a Super Bowl ring this time. Thank you so much for listening and subscribing! JOIN THE WATCHING…
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The Church of Dawkins: Let's Come Together
Grab a hand, bow your hands, and act a fool. Birds 33-10. Thank you so much for listening and subscribing! JOIN THE WATCHING THE BIRDS SOCIAL CLUB! Merch, monthly gifts, meetups and more: Just $59/yr - https://watchingthebirds.myshopify.com/products/id-rather-be-watching-the-birds-hat -...
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Nick Sirianni Has Never Dictated His Offensive Identity
The offense has made John lose his mind. That is all. Thank you so much for listening and subscribing! JOIN THE WATCHING THE BIRDS SOCIAL CLUB! Merch, monthly gifts, meetups and more: Just $59/yr - https://watchingthebirds.myshopify.com/products/id-rather-be-watching-the-birds-hat -...
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Is There a Easier Problem to Fix Other than Getting AJ & DeVonta the Football?
The Eagles offense does have a lot of issues and not just AJ Brown, BUT are those problems easier to fix? Hell no. This should be simple and I think it will be this week: 33-26 Birds. WATCH PARTY TOMORROW for Birds and Denver - Neshaminy Creek Brewing | 139 N Main St Unit 1 | Dublin, PA 18917…
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Enjoy the Good, Criticize to Be Great
Everyone is correct this week, even AJ! WATCH PARTY THIS SUNDAY for Birds and Denver - Neshaminy Creek Brewing | 139 N Main St Unit 1 | Dublin, PA 18917 Thank you so much for listening and subscribing! JOIN THE WATCHING THE BIRDS SOCIAL CLUB! Merch, monthly gifts, meetups and more: Just $59/yr -...
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Until Further Notice, His Name is Kevin Potato
I don't care what the line is at NovaCare, this is Jalen Hurts' offense and Kevin Potato needs to get out of the way. Kevin doesn't need more time as a play caller, both he and Sirianni need to listen to their QB. PLUS I stop by GIANT and chat with our new hat member Jim! We gush over last week's...
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My Rams Postgame is Nothing But Me Laughing
Sean McVay LMAO! WATCH PARTY NEXT SUNDAY for Birds and Bucs - Neshaminy Creek Brewing | 139 N Main St Unit 1 | Dublin, PA 18917 Thank you so much for listening and subscribing! JOIN THE WATCHING THE BIRDS SOCIAL CLUB! Merch, monthly gifts, meetups and more: Just $59/yr -...
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We Finally Get to See Saquon Run a Ton vs the Rams
This week, I express my love for Za'Darius Smith and why I believe there is massive storyline with the Packers now that he's here in Philadelphia. AND, I try to answer these questions heading into the week: 1) Why is Jalen Carter not in shape? 2) Does anyone actually believe the passing game will...
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Cut it Out Nick
Since Nick Sirianni became the head coach we have ALWAYS critiqued his passing offense in some way shape or form. So I am pretty content to wait for answers from this offense as it recovers from a short offseason and I am so happy the Eagles are 2-0. But my biggest critique from the win in Kansas...
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What Will They Say About Jalen Hurts After Sunday?
WATCH PARTY TOMORROW - Neshaminy Creek Brewing | 139 N Main St Unit 1 | Dublin, PA 18917 Thank you so much for listening and subscribing! JOIN THE WATCHING THE BIRDS SOCIAL CLUB! Merch, monthly gifts, meetups and more: Just $59/yr -...
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Tank Bigsby is an Eagle!
WELCOME TANK BIGSBY TO THE PARTY! Some quick thoughts on his overall all role, a little deeper dive in to what I think Za'Darius Smith's usage might look like, and I am doubling down on seeing Cooper DeJean at CB2 as early as this week vs KC. WATCH PARTY THIS SUNDAY - Neshaminy Creek Brewing |…
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I Think Jalen Carter is Getting Suspended
I think Jalen Carter is gonna get suspended, I am warming up to the idea of Cooper DeJean at CB2, and I am JACKED about what I saw from Jalen Hurts in Week 1 vs Dallas. WATCH PARTY THIS SUNDAY - Neshaminy Creek Brewing | 139 N Main St Unit 1 | Dublin, PA 18917 Thank you so much for listening and...
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Birds 2025 Hype Speech
LFG!!!!! Thank you so much for listening and subscribing. JOIN THE WATCHING THE BIRDS SOCIAL CLUB! Merch, monthly gifts, meetups and more: Just $59/yr https://watchingthebirds.myshopify.com/products/id-rather-be-watching-the-birds-hat __________________ Say hi to us in the Discord:...
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Cowboys Are So Bad, I'm Losing Interest in the Rivalry
TODAY, we kickoff gameday week with our good friend Nanks from Melbourne, Australia as he and Barchard talk about the Parsons trade, why neither of think it really helps the Packers become a contender, and chat about what move Howie could make next before the trade deadline this season. Pods will...
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The Eagles Roster Doesn't Make Sense to Me
The Eagles have so many WRs, a backup QB that won't play a 2nd preseason game, and no one that can really play CB2. Don't you think Howie is trying to get a deal done with Tanner right now? I do. That's my biggest takeaway as Eagles training camp comes to an end. JOIN THE WATCHING THE BIRDS…
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What the John Metchie Trade Could Mean for the Eagles
I don't think John Metchie being here automatically means there is a corresponding move, but I would be lying to you if I didn't at least think about what that would look like without Dotson here. PLUS, Drew Mukuba gives me new life and a lot less worry about CB2 heading into the season. MAJOR…
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Reacting to the Bennett Trade and Life After Blankenship
John reacts to Howie kicking off his annual August trade party by stealing Jakorian Bennett from the Raiders. We dive into what this means for the CB2 battle, why Cooper DeJean is absolutely not just a slot corner, and how the Eagles are already setting up life after Reed Blankenship. Plus, crack…
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Micah, Terry, Harris, The Eagles New Stadium, and Training Camps Stats Kick Ass
John welcomes in his good Eagles buddy Jamie, who he has shared many tailgates and Eagles road trips with over the last couple of year, as we laugh at the Cowboys, rip the Commanders, chat about the Eagles new possible stadium, and cheer for even more training camp stats during the summer. JOIN…
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Eagles Have the Best Dynasty Window in Philadelphia Sports History
We welcome David Ramos from the Discord as we get excited about Jihaad Campbell, chat about how we believe CB2 is Adoree Jackson's job to lose, and we ponder if this Eagles team has the best dynasty window that we have ever seen in Philly sports. Follow David on Twitter or come say hi in our...
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Vic Fangio is the star, not DeJean, not Baun. It's Vic.
You might not like what I have to say about Cooper DeJean upfront, but by the end I think you can at least see where I am coming from. Vic Fangio is a genius, and has the best supporting cast in the league. JOIN THE WATCHING THE BIRDS SOCIAL CLUB! Merch, monthly gifts, meetups and more: Just…
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Roger Goodell is the Enemy of the Eagles
Rodger Goodell and the inner circle of the owners on his side is actively trying to dismantle what the Eagles built, and no thinks one Jalen Hurts does anything. We'll I've had enough of that shit! Go birds. JOIN THE WATCHING THE BIRDS SOCIAL CLUB! Merch, monthly gifts, meetups and more: Just...
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Birds Aren't Using 32 on a Prospect | Some Draft Thoughts
Some quick draft thoughts! I've thought all month that the Eagles are using pick 32 for a vet, and I am not backing down now. DON'T FORGET TO BUY A HAT AND SUPPORT THE SHOW! Links down below. __________________ Join us in the Discord: https://discord.gg/y455KDRYnC Watching the Birds on IG:...
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Sean McVay Belongs in the Hall of Fame of Whiners
As if this week wasn't dumb enough both Sean McVay and Sean McDermott both showed their cards about why they think the Tush Push needs to go. The real reasoning? They just don't like it. That's it. That's the wwhhhhhholllllle argument. What a bunch of losers. I announce the winner of the Twitter...
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How Many Team Do You Believe Want to Ban the Tush Push?
Can you come up with 24 teams that would want to ban the Tush Push? I couldn't. But I do think you could convince at least 5 teams to say yes! Also, how would you feel about trading Jahan Dotson to the Packers? Let's get it into it. I'd Rather Be Watching the Birds hat Twitter giveaway:...
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11 Possible Trade Partner Before the NFL Draft
I've been deep in the Pepe Silvia mode, chain-smoking and piecing together where the Eagles mail's is going. Grab your coffee and tinfoil hats, because we're diving into the Eagles' NBA-style offseason strategy. 11 trade partners, mainly in the AFC and a reminder that the future RT tackle of the...
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An Emotional Goodbye to Brandon Graham
Thank you for everything BG. I 100% cut some onions around the microphone today. I'd Rather Be Watching the Birds hat Twitter giveaway: https://x.com/JohnBarchard/status/1900164188573511976 DON'T FORGET TO BUY A HAT AND SUPPORT THE SHOW! Links down below. __________________ Join us in the…
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Dillion, Uche, Jackson, and why the Eagles are building this way in 2025
AJ Dillion, Josh Usche, and Adoree Jackson... not that exciting right? Have no fear, the draft is near and it's something the Eagles have nailing which is a lot different the last time the Eagles won a Super Bowl. I also get into why I think the Commanders made the biggest mistake of the…
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CJGJ GETS TRADED | ANTHONY RICHARDSON, EAGLE?
WHOA! Didn't see CJGJ getting traded. What are the Eagles going to do next? I think they might go after Anthony Richardson now that Kenny Pickett is in Cleveland. DON'T FORGET TO BUY A HAT AND SUPPORT THE SHOW! Links down below. __________________ Join us in the Discord:...
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