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On this installment of OPPOSITION TERRITORY, John Sheeran from A to Z Sports and the Orange & Black Insider podcast joined us for an in-depth discussion about the Cincinnati Bengals’ offseason and what their 2024 season may look like. What has free agency and the draft brought this team, and are we seeing a new era manifest itself in Cincy?
John and Jeff discussed the following:
Reflections on the 2023 season, the possible end of an era, and how things need to be different here in 2024 for the Bengals.Aside from his health, how does Joe Burrow need to grow as a player and even a leader this season for the team to see success?Assessing the talent acquisition from free agency.A look at the Bengals draft as they seek to place key pieces on offense and defense as building blocks for the future.
All of this and much more this week on Opposition Territory!

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This week on TABLE TALK, Jeff sat down with Troy Van Camp from TheSixerSense.com and the Planet 76 podcast for a discussion about where this Philadelphia 76ers organization and team go from here. What’s the future of the front office staff, and how should this team be constructed for the next season? And the biggest question; what happens with Joel Embiid? Topics that Troy and Jeff dove into:
Should Sixers GM Daryl Morey be safe in his job given the lack of progress the team has made in the postseason since he came to Philly?Should Paul George be a top target for this team in the offseason?Tyrese Maxey was the silver lining of this past season. What does his future look like on this team?Will Joel Embiid be here for the long haul, or might he be traded this offseason?
All of this and much more this week on Table Talk!

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The end of the NHL hockey season will be here before we know it. And the Philadelphia Flyers have an important offseason as the rebuild continues. This week, we sat down with Rachel Donner from the Locked on Flyers podcast to discuss how this Flyers offseason may turn out, and what we should keep our eyes on during free agency and the upcoming NHL Draft.
But first, we started this week’s show by discussing the Sixers vs. Knicks series that is slowly coming to an end. It has been emotional, especially as the Wells Fargo Center was recently overrun by Knicks fans. Where do we see this team and franchise heading? (approx. 6:55)
We then discussed some important components to the Phillies success during this early part of their season. (approx. 24:35)
From there, we gave our insights into the 2024 NFL and Eagles Draft that we’re still digesting. (approx. 33:55)
We then moved along with our discussion and gave thoughts on the highest paid professional sports players in Philly, and what they mean to their team. (approx. 39:50)
What we threw down on the Table this week was a fantastic discussion and interview with Rachel Donner about how this Flyers offseason may end up looking. We first reflected on the season and important themes as the team is still in rebuild mode. What’s going to happen to the goalie position? Which talent should this front office be looking at in free agency and the upcoming NHL Draft? Plus much more within this discussion! (approx. 50:50)

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On this installment of OPPOSITION TERRITORY, RJ Ochoa from SB Nation’s BloggingTheBoys.com joined us for a deep dive into how the NFC East now looks after the 2024 NFL Draft. A new rookie quarterback to keep our eyes on. New secondary pieces. And new players heading to the trenches. 
RJ and Jeff discussed the following:
Overall thoughts on the sheer number of offensive players were drafted in the first-round before a defensive player was drafted.Should Cowboys fans be hopeful or disappointed after this draft?The Washington Commanders appear to have their quarterback of the future in Jayden Daniels.A look at the New York Giants draft and how it looks for their rebuilding team.
All of this and much more this week on Opposition Territory!

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This week on TABLE TALK, Jeff sat down with O.J. Spivey from The Philadelphia Tribune for a discussion about how and why the Philadelphia Eagles drafted the talent they came away with in the 2024 NFL Draft. Heavy on the secondary. Wide receivers with different skill sets were drafted, and much more! Topics that O.J. and Jeff dove into:
A shift with drafting CB Quinyon Mitchell and DB Cooper DeJean means inevitable, necessary changes are coming to the secondary.How the Birds handled the offensive line in the draft is good news for G Tyler Steen.Should we be hesitant with talent like OLB Jaylix Hunt?WR Ainias Smith and WR Johnny Wilson will need to carve out roles for themselves in the wide receiver room.
All of this and much more this week on Table Talk!

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The Philadelphia Phillies starting pitching has been stellar as of late. Zack Wheeler, Aaron Nola, and Ranger Suarez have shown us some great stuff thus far here in 2024. We’ll dive into what the Phillies starting pitching means to this early part of the season with Liz Roscher from Yahoo Sports and the Hittin’ Season podcast at WHYY/Billy Penn. Can they sustain this success?
But first, we started this week’s show by diving into the pay disparity between the NBA and WNBA. Are the salaries of WNBA players unfair? (approx. 6:20)
We then discussed the incredibly disappointing first-round series between the Sixers and Knicks, and how this Sixers team just hasn’t shown up. (approx. 14:35)
From there, we dove into some Listener Feedback about the Sixers and the Eagles. (approx. 26:30)
We then moved along with our discussion and gave thoughts about the new City Connect jerseys the Phillies have been wearing. What actually makes a good-looking jersey? (approx. 35:45)
What we threw down on the Table this week was a fantastic discussion and interview with Liz Roscher from Yahoo Sports about the direction this Phillies team has been heading over this past month of play. Specifically, the starting pitchers have mostly been a saving grace for the team. Can Johan Rojas continue to sustain his success at the plate? What’s the biggest concern offensively for this team as we head into May? Plus much more within this discussion! (approx. 48:50)

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