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"Rob Pelinka called me and said that Ben (Simmons) wanted to talk to Hall of Famers after the season, Magic was on the list. He asked for authorization... I said no. This was over a month ago." - Elton Brand shooting down the Ben/Magic meeting ๐ฅ๐ฅ๐ฅ๐ฅ๐ฅ
โIโm sticking with the Phillies in 7. I feel good about Wheeler. I talked to a couple of people, his bullpen was great.โ -
@LarryBowa10
Larry predicted before each series:
Phillies in 2
Phillies in 4
Phillies in 5
Phillies in 7 ๐
โSitting down with Jalen, and you can ask Donovan about this, sitting down with Jalen had us wanting to go back and do it all over again and do it the right way. I hope my son can turn into a Jalen Hurts.โ -
@MichaelVick
on
@JalenHurts
James Harden always wanted to go to Philadelphia. He never wanted to go to Brooklyn, but Houston was never going to make a deal with Daryl Morey -
@stephenasmith
I worked hard this summer to try to improve every facet of my game. I see my teammates did. Look at how much Tyrese did. At the end of the day you have to have some self awareness & do your part -
@JoelEmbiid
โDrummond was somebody that had to be involved in the trade. We didnโt want to include him. But I think they (the Nets) are scared about going up against Joel Embiid.โ -
@dmorey
"We got to get rid of that noise. We love Ben and Joel. I think Sam Hinkie said it when he came out of his groundhog hole, that fans went through the process for those two players. Why would we try and ship them out? Doc and I are here for a reason." -
@dmorey
on moving on
โBryce Harper has reached a new level in Philadelphia. He was a superstar player when he got here but heโs reached even greater heights since arriving. Thatโs why the Phillies felt this sense of urgency and Girardi was fired.. You canโt waste another prime year.โ
-Corey Seidman
โIโm afraid. Iโm going to tell you right now, I would love Beal. Beal with Harden and Joel is impressive. But Iโll tell you right now, Iโm not trading Tyrese Maxey.โ -
@AnthonyLGargano
Kellen Moore's top priority is to get Jalen Hurts playing at an MVP level again, says
@bbrooks72NBCS
.
โMake him a dynamic player again -- Make him the player we saw the year before last.โ
(via Fanatic Weekends With
@BillColarulo
)
๐ธRob Carr/Getty Images
"The fact that Doug Pederson is fired, Carson Wentz is gone, but Howie Roseman gets to keep his job, is insanity to me."-
@JimmyKempski
is on now with
@jasonmyrt
to discuss the Eagles offseason
โShoutout to our fanbase for keeping us honest. Telling us we ainโt sh*t when we ainโt sh*t, so that we can step up and continue to just grind. Excuse my language but Iโm just speaking for Philly fans.โ
-
@KELLYOUBREJR
postgame to Tom McGinnis after the Sixers win over the Jazz
โCarson Wentz is still a star QB, you want that guy as your QB period. This is just one of those seasons where things aren't falling into place properly. Heโs a big time player.โ -
@AdamSchefter
โIโve got news for you. They are not going to trade both of [Haason Reddick and Josh Sweat]. I believe it is a ploy, I believe it is a strategy. I also believe that both of them will be back โ not one, but both of them.โ
-
@JohnKincade
via
@975JKShow
๐ธTim Nwachukwu/Getty Image
"Jason Peters is not going to be here next year, Alshon Jeffery is not going to be here next year. So why the hell are they in these positions right now?" -
@Tim_McManus
The rumors about potential problems in the Eagles locker room that went viral yesterday are unfounded, says
@AdamSchefter
.
โI texted someone in the organization yesterday, and the text I got back was, โNone of that โSโ happened.'โ
(
@975JKShow
)
๐ธNic Antaya/Getty Images
"There was only 2 quarterbacks who made the playoffs last year without any of the following. A 1,000 yard tailback, 1,000 yard wide receiver, or a top 10 defense. Those 2 quarterbacks were Patrick Mahomes and Carson Wentz." -
@danorlovsky7
One edge-rusher may be staying, and the other could be the one potentially on the move, says
@JeffKerrCBS
.
โHaason Reddick wants to be in Philadelphia, and I think theyโll work something out. I think the odd man out will be Josh Sweat.โ
(
@975JKShow
)
๐ธChristian Petersen/Getty
The criticism of Jalen Hurts is unwarranted, says
@AdamSchefter
.
โI just canโt believe some of the Jalen Hurts comments that I have read online. It is unbelievable.โ
(
@975JKShow
)
๐ธPhoto by Steph Chambers/Getty Images
"I get really emotional during games, Sam Hinkie used to make fun of me for it. Sam would sit there stoic and I would be walking around kicking things outside of the building. My wife is from Jersey and said I will fit in well with the fans here in Philadelphia." -
@dmorey
๐
Happy Birthday to the greatest SS in Phillies history, the 2007 MVP, the 2008 World Series champion. 4 time Gold Glover, and all time great
@JimmyRollins11
! Enjoy your day!
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"I don't want to hear any more excuses about Philadelphia fans. No one has supported him more. I don't want to hear anymore of that awful narrative of Philly fans are too hard. It is garbage. It ticks me off." -
@KevinNegandhi
on Ben Simmons now mentioning the fans
The Eagles are on the verge of a youth movement on defense, says
@AndrewDiCecco
.
โI think they are going to be looking to roll with the younger players โ Jalen Carter, Jordan Davis. This is what you drafted them for โ for this exact moment. This is their time.โ
๐ธSteph Chambers
โSaquon Barkley is going for the same price as a Darnell Mooney & Gabe Davis. You take advantage of that. Thatโs the difference between a good GM and a great GM. It was a great move.โ
-
@matt_breen
High praise for Saquon Barkley from
@AdamSchefter
.
โIt think you are talking about one of the most talented running backs in the league. I think he can have the same impact on the Eagles that Christian McCaffrey had for the 49ers.โ
(
@975JKShow
)
๐ธElsa/Getty Images
QB1 is motivated, says
@AdamSchefter
.
"I think that you take a season like that personally, and you dedicate your offseason to making sure it doesnโt happen again. Iโd be really surprised if heโs not putting in extra work this offseason to be better next season.โ
๐ธMike Ehrmann
"I would not start Jason Peters again at Left Tackle; Jordan Mailata has played well enough that he has solidified himself as the starting Left Tackle for the Eagles" --Barrett Brooks on the Comcast Business Hotline
Adam Schefter sees nothing wrong with the Brotherly Shove.
"What is illegal about it? Itโs football. The Eagles mastered it โ it's their play. If you donโt like it, go and stop it.โ
-
@AdamSchefter
via
@975JKShow
๐ธMike Carlson/Getty Images
Right now if we traded Ben Simmons like he wants, all we would get back is role players, and that would make no sense. I would be prepared to strap in because it will take awhile. Simmons is a difference making player -
@dmorey
When asked if the Eagles are closer to making a deep run in 2024, or having a rebuild year,
@AdamSchefter
was right to the point.
"I think they are going to make a run."
(
@975JKShow
)
๐ธScott Taetsch/Getty Images
"The supporting cast let Joel Embiid down last night. Joel Embiid didn't lose this game for the 76ers. He gave it his all."
-
@BillColarulo
shares his frustration with the Sixers bench only mustering 7 points.
๐ธ-Elsa/Getty Images
"This was an organizational failure. Carson had a bad year, but he is not a bad quarterback. When I say Carson won, just look at the offensive line in Indianapolis. There is a lot of talent there up front." -
@JawsCEOQB
"I loathe Donovan McNabb. He so badly wants the Eagles to fail. It is obvious if you look into everything he says. He wishes that they fail. He hated that they won the Super Bowl. They should unretire the number." -
@AnthonyLGargano
"I'm feeling very green... I don't have a dog in this race, I want to see a good game... if I were to pick a winner though, it would be the Eagles"
- Bryan Cranston on Super Bowl 57
AJ Brown is anything but a diva, says
@JSantoliquito
.
โHe reached in his pocket and showed me a picture of his family and said this is the most important thing to me. Then he said, the second most important thing is winning.โ
(Fanatic Weekends w/
@BillColarulo
)
๐ธMitchell Leff
โSixersโ players have been going out of their way not to talk negative about Ben. But I do believe there are certain veterans on this team that are going to sit down Ben and say โhey we gotta talk about this, are you in or are you out?โ
-Keith Pompey
โThe crowds in spring training were ridiculous. They sold out every game, and the crowd at Citizens Bank Park is the best crowd in the Major Leagues now. So if you are a Phillies fan, you have to be thrilled with where this team is right now.โ
-
@Kurkjian_ESPN
๐ธRich Schultz
If the Eagles fire Doug Pederson I think they will live to regret it... I think you have to give Pederson another year without Howie Roseman breathing down his neck. -
@JohnStolnis
โThe Sixers are not losing this series because of rebounding or hustleโฆ The actual reason the Sixers are losing is because two players have shown up for this series, and no one else has consistently.
-
@TyJohnsonNews
๐ธ-Elsa/Getty Images
"Dak Prescott, the man they always compare him with, was a dead man walking 12 months ago. What happened? They got him a # 1 receiver in Amari Cooper. All 3 of their receivers are better than what they have in Philly. QBs are dependent on who is around them."
@danorlovsky7
โHeโs arguably the best Iโve ever coached at such a young-age. Heโs a reckless thief. Heโs incredibly unique & going to get better.โ - Brett Brown on Matisse Thybulleโs defensive ability
Barring a trade back into the draft, here is the Eagles' draft haul:
CB-Quinyon Mitchell
DB- Cooper DeJean
EDGE- Jalyx Hunt
RB-Will Shipley
WR- Ainais Smith
LB- Jeremiah Trotter Jr
WR- Johnny Wilson
OG-Trevor Keegan
C-Dylan McMahon
What grade would you give this draft class?
"I was watching Marsh take BP yesterday and let me tell you, he is not lacking in power. He was hitting some in the second deck yesterday. I think he is going to hit. I like everything about him." -
@CMBaseball41
on Brandon Marsh
"I don't understand any of the Hawk fear. I heard what Shaq said, if there is no Embiid, Hawks in 5? Get the hell out of here. Look at the matchups. The most underplayed and underrated thing about this Sixers team is how they play defense." -
@AnthonyLGargano
"He is a realist. He admitted to me in person some of the things he did, he really wants to be here and he really wants to win." - Elton Brand on Jimmy Butler
โIf Jalen Hurts makes no improvement whatsoever from last year, this team still could be a playoff team and a division winner. If he makes a significant leap this team could be a Super Bowl contender.โ
-Bo Wulf
"The Eagles pulling off the rare feat of coming out of the bye week more injured than they went in." -
@Tim_McManus
It's so sad that we must laugh about it
โI watched every pass
@cj_wentz
had this year & itโs amazing just how great he was this year. You canโt find that combination of ability, greatness outside the pocket & pinpoint accuracy, itโs remarkable. Thereโs only 1 guy whoโs MVP of this leagueโ -
@BaldyNFL