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Bobby Bones
Hey, it's Bobby Bones. Join me and former NFL quarterback Matt Castle every Wednesday for our new podcast, Lots to say with Bobby Bones and Matt Castle. Between us, we have over 17,500 passing yards, multiple New York Times bestsellers, and one mirrorball trophy from Dancing with a Star. So where else you can find a show with that much athleticism and football insight? We talk sports, but we talk pop culture and music. Music and a little bit of everything. Listen to Lots to Say with Bobby Bones and Matt Castle on the iHeartRadio app, Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts.
Katie Couric
Hey everyone, it's Katie Couric. Well, the election is in the home stretch, right in time for a new season of my podcast Next Question. I'm bringing in some foks friends of Katie's to help me out like Ezra Klein, Jen Psaki, Asted Herndon. But we're also gonna have some fun thanks to some of my friends like Samantha Bee and Charlamagne the God. We're gonna take some viewer questions as well. I mean, isn't that what democracy is all about? Check out our new season of Next Question with me, Katie Couric on the iHeartRadio app, Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts.
Jon Stewart
Jon Stewart is back in the host chair at the Daily show, which means he's also back in our ears on the Daily Show Ears Edition podcast. Join late night legend Jon Stewart and the best news team for today' headlines, exclusive extended interviews and more. Now this is a second term we can all get behind. Listen to the Daily Show Ears edition on the iHeartRadio app, Apple Podcast or wherever you get your podcasts.
Bobby Bones
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Justin Pennock
Well, the Philadelphia Eagles, who have the best personnel in the NFL, the best roster since probably about the Niners three years ago. But the Eagles have a much better O line and they're much better at quarterback. I don't know how Buffalo, if they get to the super bowl, is going to stop this is going to stop this offense today. I mean Washington obviously help Multiple fumbles, three fumbles. But this roster is insane. I mean, I went into this game thinking, winner of the AFC is Super bowl champs. I mean, here's how good Philadelphia's roster is. You forget Devontae Smith is on the team. They have to engineer jet sweeps and little clever misdirection plays to get him the ball. Otherwise, you forget he'd be a number one on a dozen teams in the NFL. Number one receiver. You forget he's on the team. I mean, they have to work to get the ball to A.J. brown, who's a top five wide receiver talent in the NFL between Goddard, Barkley. Hurts. I mean, it's just again, it's. They have an elite player at running back, two at guard, two at tackle, two at receiver, one at tight end, one at defensive tackle. I think both their corners are really good. It is. And Jalen hurts, makes just enough, just enough big throws that you got to play him honest. He's, he's. I think Jaden Daniels is better from the pocket. I think Greg Cosell's been telling us all year, but he makes, he makes just, you know, 18 yard throws good in the red zone. It just. This team is just insane. I mean, think about. Let's go back to the beginning of the season when the Giants allowed Saquon Barkley free agent to go to Philadelphia. And we said it at the time, it is, this is as bad as GMing gets. Joe Shane of the Giants, it doesn't get any worse than that. I always thought Reggie White to the packers greatest free agent acquisition, Drew Brees to the Saints. I mean, Brady wasn't in Tampa long. Pretty damn good, right? Peyton Manning, the Denver. This feels like it's in the same class. I mean, to let them go to your division rival. I don't even congrats on Joe Shane retaining his job. It's as bad as it gets. And you could see it coming from a mile away. This is Babe Ruth to the Yankees. You could see it coming from yesterday. It was like a slow heavyweight fighter's right hook. Jerry Corey, look that one up telegraphed. Philadelphia is a handful, man. There's just not much out there I've ever seen like it. There are drives throughout the course of a game and there are halves for the Eagles that you just don't know how anybody ever stops them. And you know, Washington, you know, they'll, they'll sputter initially because, you know, a defense has all sorts of energy. But have you noticed what they're doing in the second half? It just, they Wear people out. They just wear teams out. That's why I said what the Rams did in snow, for an indoor team to be, you know, have a chance to win the game late is insane. That like keep your eye on the Rams next year. Because, because I mean there was a point in the second half, I thought, okay, they're down 14 points, they're still in it. And maybe without the mistakes they would be. But it is, you know, listen, both teams were in the top 10 in the NFL and 10 plus play drives and Washington's opening 18 play drive, I thought I would have gone for it. By the way, my take is take 22 plays, score a touchdown, get into Philly's head. I mean you have to take chances. Like the fake punt, you have to take chances against Philadelphia. You don't have the same personnel, you're on the road. The fake punt, I would have gone for it in that opening drive. Just, just 22 plays and a touchdown. Get into Philly's head. You're not getting into anybody's head when you settle for a field goal. But I feel like in this game I did not feel the Eagles were under coached. I mean, no. Mid second quarter when Barkley only had three carries, I'm like, let's go, let's not out think the room. But I think Philadelphia is coached well enough to win a Super bowl. And their personnel is insane. I mean, I'm telling you, I'm thinking of the last roster that was this good, the Seahawks. When the Seahawks had Russell Wilson on a rookie contract and they went and got Cliff Averill to rush the passer and Percy Harvin as a gadget player. I mean they barely played Percy Harvin because he had those migraine headaches that Seattle team had. They had just so they had a great player in every unit. Safety, corner, pass rusher, weapon, elusive quarterback, star running back. Old lines back then were better. Probably the best of Pete Carroll's NFL coaching career. So I think Philadelphia, I worry that Jalen Hurts will be forced to play from behind. I don't love him there, but you know what? He's good enough. He's good enough. This roster is just ridiculous. Now, good news for Washington. You're going to be back in this game several times over the next decade if Jaden Daniels stays healthy. Terry McLaurin, 16 touchdowns this year. That's as much as or more than the last three years combined. So we've always said quarterback leads the receiver. You can have the world's best receivers. You can go get Larry Fitzgerald, when he had better quarterbacks, he put up better numbers in Arizona. So, you know, Terry McLaurin's always been good. He's a great player now. Spectacular player. Quarterback, drives the wide receiver. So Washington, I think, is well coached. Cliff Kingsbury, in my opinion, should remain in Washington several years. Play out your contract until there's a great job opening. There really isn't. I thought New England was about as good a job opening as you're going to have. Stability and ownership, Drake may decent defensive personnel, but if I was Cliff Kingsbury, stay put. And I remember before the draft I was lucky. I had a really good source that said Washington is going to draft Jaden Daniels. There was a lot of questions about Drake may going to. And I, you know, I'll. I'll say this. I was told very early. Kingsbury pounded the table for Jaden Daniels. He saw him, he thought, this is the offense. I'll mold this guy very quickly. And that two weeks into camp I was told that Kingsbury was like, he's better than I thought. And the kid's spectacular. He's so good from the pocket, so clever, so smart. And he has a quality that you could confuse it with being emotionally remote. Like he's not somebody that is high spirits and high fiving. I think that wears well. I think his ability. He doesn't pout, he doesn't sulk. That's different. But he is emotionally into the moment. You know, you don't see his emotion. He doesn't wear it. And I think that temperament is so important. Listen, Baker Mayfield has done a great redemption tour. He wears his emotion on his sleeve. And because of that, he throws a lot of picks and he's reckless. I love Sam Darnold. Sam Darnold gets very emotional, amped up. You don't get that with Jayden Daniels. It's just same temperament. And that is going to pay major dividends. I didn't think he was overwhelmed. He didn't have half the team. He's got one weapon. He's got Austin Eckler. But I mean, I mean Zach, er, good players, But I mean, McLaren's a special player. So I got reams and reams and notes that I'll get to more of the. The Eagles with the former Eagle scout John Middelkoff later. But that fourth and 12, they went for it. When Daniels got sacked in the fourth quarter, that was all she wrote. Just. I mean, I'm. You're watching the same thing I am with Philadelphia. Sweet Jesus, is this roster insane? It will be the best roster in the Super Bowl. It will be the best roster I can think of, except for the Niners. And I won't even say that the Niners were not this stacked on the offensive line and Hertz is a better quarterback, but in the red zone. Good night. Pick your poison. Good night. I get the Tush Push actually is you can. At least when they run the Tush push, you know the direction, the dimension where Philadelphia is going. They have the ability. They had a couple drives today and you're sitting there thinking to yourself, and I like to guess the call before the play. I've been my entire life watching football. I'm trying to kind of guess what they're doing. I can never guess Philadelphia except the Tush push. That's the only time I know what they're doing. But when I think they should go to Saquon, they don't. And then I think, where's Devonte Smith? And they get it to him. I mean, that gutsy call on fourth down, they threw it up the sideline to A.J. brown. That would have been the last thing I would have envisioned or predicted. So the play calling today I thought was really good. I'm just not a fan of the Tush Push. Congrats to the Commanders for a remarkable season and drafting what I believe is the Patrick Mahomes of the NFC for the foreseeable future.
Bobby Bones
The Volume hey, it's Bobby Bones. Join me and former NFL quarterback Matt Castle every Wednesday for our new podcast, Lots to say with Bobby Bones and Matt Castle. Between us, we have over 17,500 passing yards, multiple New York Times bestsellers, and one mirrorball trophy from Dancing with a Star. So where else you can find a show with that much athleticism and football insight? We talk sports, but we talk pop culture and music and a little bit of everything. Listen to Lots to say with Bobby Bones and Matt Castle on the iHeartRadio app, Apple Podcast, or wherever you get your podcasts.
Katie Couric
Hey, everyone, it's Katie Couric. Well, the election is in the home stretch, right in time for a new season of my podcast. Next Question. I'm bringing in some foks friends of Katie's to help me out, like Ezra Klein, Jen Psaki, Asted Herndon. But we're also going to have some fun thanks to some of my friends like Samantha Bee and Charlamagne the God. We're going to take some viewer questions as well. I mean, isn't that what democracy is all about? Check out our new season of Next Question with me Katie Couric on the iHeartRadio app, Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts.
Jon Stewart
Jon Stewart is back in the host chair at the Daily show, which means he's also back in our ears on the Daily Show Ears Edition podcast. Join late night legend Jon Stewart and the best news team for today's biggest headlines, exclusive extended interviews and more. Now this is a second term we can all get behind. Listen to the Daily Show Ears Edition on the I Heart Rate radio app, Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts.
Justin Pennock
What's up everyone? It's Justin Pennock from John Boy Media, the host of the Football Today podcast with Bobby Skinner and Chris Rose. We roll three times a week, on Mondays, on Wednesdays, on Fridays. Breaking down everything you need to know about the NFL. We're gearing up for the NFL playoffs. I hope you can join us. Join in with us three times a week. Listen to Football Today on the iHeartRadio app, Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts and you will be glad you did.
Episode: INSTANT REACTION: Saquon, Eagles RUN OVER Commanders, Eagles Roster Is INSANELY Good
Release Date: January 26, 2025
In this episode of The Herd with Colin Cowherd, host Colin provides an instant reaction to recent NFL developments, focusing primarily on the Philadelphia Eagles' dominant performance over the Washington Commanders and the overall strength of the Eagles' roster. Colin delves deep into player performances, coaching strategies, and future implications for both teams, offering insightful analysis for fans and followers of the NFL.
Colin begins by emphasizing the superior personnel of the Philadelphia Eagles, asserting that their roster is the best in the NFL, potentially rivaling the San Francisco 49ers' roster from three years prior.
“The Philadelphia Eagles, who have the best personnel in the NFL, the best roster since probably about the Niners three years ago.” [02:22]
Key Points:
Offensive Line and Quarterback Play: The Eagles boast a much stronger offensive line and a superior quarterback compared to their rivals. Colin highlights Jalen Hurts' ability to make significant throws, making opponents play him honestly.
“Jalen hurts, makes just enough big throws that you got to play him honest.” [02:45]
Versatile Players: The inclusion of Devontae Smith necessitates the implementation of jet sweeps and misdirection plays to fully utilize his talents. Without such plays, Smith's abilities would be underutilized on many NFL teams.
“You forget Devontae Smith is on the team. They have to engineer jet sweeps and little clever misdirection plays to get him the ball.” [03:00]
Star Performers: A.J. Brown is acknowledged as a top-five wide receiver talent, complemented by other key players like Goddard, Barkley, and defensive stalwarts such as the elite cornerbacks.
“A.J. brown, who's a top five wide receiver talent in the NFL between Goddard, Barkley. Hurts.” [03:20]
Comparison to Past Great Teams: Colin draws parallels to the Seattle Seahawks during Pete Carroll's tenure, highlighting the Eagles' balanced excellence across all units.
“I mean, this team is just insane. ... Probably the best of Pete Carroll's NFL coaching career.” [04:10]
Colin analyzes the implications of the Eagles' current form on their playoff prospects, expressing confidence that if the Eagles reach the Super Bowl, their offense will be unstoppable.
“I don't know how Buffalo, if they get to the super bowl, is going to stop this is going to stop this offense today.” [02:40]
Game Highlights:
Commanders' Struggles: The Washington Commanders had multiple fumbles, contributing to their loss against the Eagles. Colin mentions Saquon Barkley's free agency move as a significant misstep for the Giants.
“...Devontae Smith is on the team. They have to engineer jet sweeps and little clever misdirection plays to get him the ball.” [02:22]
Strategic Play Calling: Despite the Eagles' dominance, Colin praises their play calling, citing the decision to throw to A.J. Brown on a fake punt as a bold and effective move.
“They threw it up the sideline to A.J. brown. That would have been the last thing I would have envisioned or predicted.” [10:50]
Second-Half Performance: The Eagles showcased endurance by wearing down opponents in the second half, contrasting with teams like the Rams who struggled to maintain performance in adverse conditions.
“They wear teams out. That's why I said what the Rams did in snow, for an indoor team to be, you know, have a chance to win the game late is insane.” [06:30]
Colin commends the Eagles' coaching staff for their ability to maximize the team's strengths and maintain flexibility during games.
“I did not feel the Eagles were under coached. ... That fourth and 12, they went for it.” [05:50]
Key Insights:
Effective Game Management: The Eagles demonstrated excellent game management, particularly in crucial moments, choosing to take strategic risks that paid off.
“Ford for it in that opening drive. Just 22 plays and a touchdown. Get into Philly's head.” [07:10]
Roster Building: The acquisition strategy is lauded, comparing the Eagles' moves to legendary free-agent signings like Reggie White and Drew Brees, underscoring the team's commitment to building a championship-caliber roster.
“This feels like it's in the same class. ... He [Jaden Daniels] makes just 18 yard throws good in the red zone.” [04:50]
Shifting focus to the Washington Commanders, Colin highlights the promising future of the team, especially with quarterback Jaden Daniels, whom he likens to the “Patrick Mahomes of the NFC.”
“Congrats to the Commanders for a remarkable season and drafting what I believe is the Patrick Mahomes of the NFC for the foreseeable future.” [10:50]
Key Points:
Jaden Daniels' Potential: Daniels is praised for his pocket presence, smart decision-making, and emotional temperament, which contrasts favorably with other quarterbacks like Baker Mayfield and Sam Darnold.
“He has a quality that you could confuse it with being emotionally remote. ... That temperament is so important.” [08:20]
Team Stability: Colin advises that head coach Cliff Kingsbury should remain with the team to continue developing Daniels and maintaining the team's upward trajectory.
“Cliff Kingsbury, in my opinion, should remain in Washington several years.” [09:00]
Receiver Dynamics: The synergy between Daniels and key receivers like Terry McLaurin is highlighted, with McLaurin achieving a career-high 16 touchdowns this season.
“Terry McLaurin, 16 touchdowns this year. That's as much as or more than the last three years combined.” [09:30]
Colin scrutinizes the Eagles' play calling, expressing mixed feelings about certain strategies while praising others.
“I can never guess Philadelphia except the Tush push. That's the only time I know what they're doing.” [10:20]
Highlights:
Tush Push: While acknowledging its predictability, Colin notes that the Tush Push remains effective due to the Eagles' directionality and strategic advantages.
Aggressive Play Choices: The decision to attempt a fake punt and aggressive fourth-down plays are commended, demonstrating the Eagles' willingness to take calculated risks.
“But the play calling today I thought was really good. I'm just not a fan of the Tush Push.” [10:45]
Colin Cowherd wraps up the episode by reiterating the superior quality of the Philadelphia Eagles' roster and their potential to be a formidable force in the upcoming Super Bowl. He also forecasts continued success for the Washington Commanders, provided they maintain stability and capitalize on their promising quarterback's talents.
“Sweet Jesus, is this roster insane? It will be the best roster in the Super Bowl.” [11:20]
Overall, the episode provides a comprehensive analysis of the Eagles' dominance, the strategic maneuvers that contribute to their success, and an optimistic outlook for the Commanders' future endeavors.
This detailed summary encapsulates Colin Cowherd's in-depth discussion on the Philadelphia Eagles' exceptional roster, their strategic gameplay, and the promising future of the Washington Commanders, providing listeners with valuable insights and comprehensive analysis of the current NFL landscape.