Watching the Birds

Stoutland is Out and Everyone Hates It

05 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

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 legenda...

Stoutland Getting Demoted In-Season Should Tell Us A Lot

02 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

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 th...

The Eagles Might Be Swinging Big, But They Are Striking Out

21 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

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 li...

Is The Eagles OC Job as Good as We Believe It Is?

17 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

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...

The Eagles Aren't Fixed Once You Fire Patullo

13 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

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....

Round 1: The 49ers Hype Speech

11 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

I choose the idiots. Go Birds. Thank you so much for listening and subscribing!________________________________________________________________Follow...

Way Too Many Scared Eagles Fans For This Playoff Run

05 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

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 pla...

Sounds to Me Like Jeff McLane Got It Wrong

12 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 r...

Jalen Hurts Needs a Break. Not a Benching.

10 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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, ...

The Offense Continues to Fight Within Itself

30 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

(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 nothin...

How Could This Possibly Not Be on The Coaching Staff?

24 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 McL...

I Don't Believe Jalen Hurts has the Eagles Offense Over a Barrel

19 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

If the Lions Can Make an OC Change, Why Can't the Eagles?

14 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 h...

AJ Says Shit Show, Sielski Says Enjoy This More

12 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 qu...

Welcome to Eagles, Jaelan Phillips

11 Nov 2025

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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. U...

Seriously, Fuck the Packers

08 Nov 2025

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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...

Eagles Won the NFC East Without Playing This Week

04 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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...

This Jalen Hurts' Team, That's What We Found Out

29 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 lon...

Things Will Be Even Better After the Bye Week

24 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

Put the Ball in Jalen's Hands

20 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 fr...

5 Things That Would Fix the Eagles Offense

14 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

5 Things I Would Do to Fix the Eagles Offense: 1) You're a passing team until Nov2) Run empty gun 40%-60% of the game3) Saquon is more WR3 and less R...

Za'Darius Smith Has Retired from the Eagles. Not a Misprint.

13 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 l...

Burn The Offense To The Ground

10 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 clo...

The Church of Dawkins: Let's Come Together

08 Oct 2025

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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!M...

Nick Sirianni Has Never Dictated His Offensive Identity

06 Oct 2025

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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, ...

Is There a Easier Problem to Fix Other than Getting AJ & DeVonta the Football?

04 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 i...

Enjoy the Good, Criticize to Be Great

30 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 1891...

Until Further Notice, His Name is Kevin Potato

27 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

My Rams Postgame is Nothing But Me Laughing

22 Sep 2025

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Sean McVay LMAO! WATCH PARTY NEXT SUNDAY for Birds and Bucs - Neshaminy Creek Brewing | 139 N Main St Unit 1 | Dublin, PA 18917Thank you so much for ...

We Finally Get to See Saquon Run a Ton vs the Rams

18 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Cut it Out Nick

16 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 a...

What Will They Say About Jalen Hurts After Sunday?

13 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

 WATCH PARTY TOMORROW - Neshaminy Creek Brewing | 139 N Main St Unit 1 | Dublin, PA 18917Thank you so much for listening and subscribing!JOIN THE WAT...

Tank Bigsby is an Eagle!

09 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 l...

I Think Jalen Carter is Getting Suspended

08 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Birds 2025 Hype Speech

04 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

LFG!!!!! Thank you so much for listening and subscribing.  JOIN THE WATCHING THE BIRDS SOCIAL CLUB! Merch, monthly gifts, meetups and more: Just $...

Cowboys Are So Bad, I'm Losing Interest in the Rivalry

01 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 th...

The Eagles Roster Doesn't Make Sense to Me

21 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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...

What the John Metchie Trade Could Mean for the Eagles

18 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

Reacting to the Bennett Trade and Life After Blankenship

05 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Micah, Terry, Harris, The Eagles New Stadium, and Training Camps Stats Kick Ass

04 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Eagles Have the Best Dynasty Window in Philadelphia Sports History

28 Jul 2025

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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...

Vic Fangio is the star, not DeJean, not Baun. It's Vic.

24 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Roger Goodell is the Enemy of the Eagles

22 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 doe...

Birds Aren't Using 32 on a Prospect | Some Draft Thoughts

24 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Sean McVay Belongs in the Hall of Fame of Whiners

03 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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...

How Many Team Do You Believe Want to Ban the Tush Push?

28 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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, h...

11 Possible Trade Partner Before the NFL Draft

25 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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, becaus...

An Emotional Goodbye to Brandon Graham

18 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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/J...

Dillion, Uche, Jackson, and why the Eagles are building this way in 2025

14 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 whic...

CJGJ GETS TRADED | ANTHONY RICHARDSON, EAGLE?

11 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 i...

Where is the Eagles free agency ship heading next?

06 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Howie is PAYING out properly.... so where is this going? Let's try and figure out together! I am getting us started by suggested something really dumb...

Slay is Going to Come Back to Philly

04 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to Watching the Birds! Name change is mainly because no one was able to pronounce Bell and The Birdmen in the first place, and I never really...

REPORT: 2 AFC Teams Asking About Goedert's Availability

27 Feb 2025

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BARCHARD BOMB: It looks like 2 teams are prepared to trade for Dallas Goedert if he can't get an extension done with the Eagles.__________________Join...

You'll Never Be Able to Ban the Tush Push

25 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

So what do you want the Eagles to look like in 2025?Barchard gets into AJ Brown's interview from Million Dollarz Worth of Game and why he doesn't beli...

Some Thoughts on Kevin Patullo

20 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

I understand why people want to jump out and say the (very obvious) hiring of Kevin Patullo is another Brian Johnson 2.0, and while that's a possibili...

The Eagles Are Super Bowl Champions Again

19 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Jalen Hurts is a Super Bowl champion and it broke everyone's brain. I LOVE IT LOL. Don't force let the media force you into heading to the offseason r...

Final Show of the Fuck You Tour | #4 Kansas City

09 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Let's kill these fucking guys.

Eagles defense is better than the Chiefs offense

04 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Barchard thinks the national media is so obsessed with the Chiefs three-peat that they are afraid to say the Eagles defense is better than the Chiefs ...

Fuck You Tour | #3 | Josh Harris

25 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Fuck Josh Harris

Saquon Barkley can carry it 45 times for all I care

21 Jan 2025

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Don't let anyone tell you that wasn't an amazing win. Saquon is Barry fucking Sanders, why are questioning the passing game when he runs like most tea...

What you saw against the Packers was QB1 respecting the HC

15 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Eagles are in great shape for the divisional round and that's what we should be talking about, but we are still back to "Jalen/Nick are holding th...

Fuck You Tour | #1 Green Bay Packers

11 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

If you have any questions left about this Eagles team, fuck you. LETS GET HYPED UP!!

Is Nick seriously on the hot seat for the playoffs?

03 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Are you firing Nick if the Eagles get bounced in the Wild Card round? John thinks so.PLUS... OF COURSE I'M MAD THEY AREN'T LETTING SAQUON GO FOR IT LO...

QB2 is always going to be hard to find | Saquon vs Dickerson

28 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

QB2 is always going to be a tough role to fill while Jalen Hurts is QB1. Kenny Pickett will probably have a better game on Sunday, and he's probably a...

We've all been trying to find the stink on this Eagles team, and they keep smelling fresh

19 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Barchard is back on the bed for this show, exhausted by the holidays and the drama every week of everyone trying to find something wrong with the Eagl...

Jalen Hurts answered his dumb questions & critics

16 Dec 2024

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VICTORY MONDAY! Live from MaGerk's in Horsham Barchard, Barney from the Discord, and Chase_U all give their quick beer flavored thoughts on the Eagles...

Drama is over, Eagles are gonna kick the shit out of the Steelers

12 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We can finally move on to the Steelers, thank god. Barchard took a look at Fangio's defenses throughout the years when he went up against Russell Wils...

Do you think the Eagles need to build a new stadium?

11 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today, Jeffery Lurie sold 8% of the Eagles to 2 family investment groups and the Birds got a nice cool $8.3 billion dollar evaluation in the process. ...

The Eagles did win, correct?

10 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The Eagles won, Jalen played like crap, AJ Brown politely reinforced that Jalen played like crap cause he was wide open all game, Brandon Graham then ...

Nick and Jalen are just getting out of the way

05 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Ahead of the Panthers game, Barchard gets into why he believes the best thing that Jalen Hurts and Nick Sirianni have done this season was to get out ...

Vic Fangio and Buddy Ryan are very similar

03 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

I hope you have your dancing shoes on because all Barchard can think about is the Eagles playing the Lions in the NFCCG!! We're dancing, singing, and ...

Saquon Barkley changed everything for the Eagles

26 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Saquon Barkley has done something that very few running backs are able to do. He makes everyone around him better. John Barchard is finally back with ...

Would You Trade Jordan Davis at The Deadline? | Discord Bird Bucket #2

25 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Is there another lazy Sunday victory coming up once again at 1p vs the Bengals? Do you think the Eagles would let go of Jordan Davis if it meant they ...

This Team is Full of Sh*t | Eagles vs Browns Postgame

15 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Wins aren't always wins, and there was no better example of that than the Browns game on Sunday. Lane Johnson called this offense "constipated" and th...

This Season is Just About HC vs QB1

10 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

John let's out his frustration about what he thinks this season is all about, who is going to leave at the end of the year? Nick or Jalen? Do you real...

Why Did BGN Radio Fall Apart? | Discord Bird Bucket #1

09 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

BGN Radio was without a doubt created the Eagles podcasting environment that we hear and see today. But back in 2013, it was a much different time wit...

Nick Sirianni is a Lame Duck

19 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

I didn't want to come on with a negative slant this week, and I think I still found some optimism for the defensive rookies, but there is no way Nick ...

Fangio is here to stay... Not sure if Bryce Huff is though

12 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Vic Fangio is going to leave Philadelphia a legend, and there is still a ways to go personnel wise to make that happen with the front 7. John breaks d...

Give Saquon the Ball ... for now

10 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

EAGLES ARE 1-0 and I am little disappointed in you. You were about to bail on Jalen Hurts this year until you started watching the 1p games on Sunday,...

Week 1 Preview, Why Bell Stopped Last Season, What's Next?

05 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In an offseason where everyone has tried to scare you about the Eagles, Jalen Hurts, and anything else they can find to show you why it's going to be ...

The Kenny Pickett Trade Was a Mistake

14 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

After one preseason game John Barchard's biggest overreaction was that Kenny Pickett just doesn't seem like a QB2 that you can go win you games. Kenny...

Jalen Hurts: Better, Worse, or the Same in 2024

05 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

John Barchard breaks down why he believes Kellen Moore's offense will unlock the true potential of Jalen Hurts in 2024. No more hoping that AJ gets op...

Sirianni and Hurts Don't Need to Get Along

13 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

John Barchard chimes in about the much talked about mandatory minicamp press conferences between Jalen Hurts and Nick Sirianni. Nick and Jalen don't n...

Nick Sirianni is a "puppet" and that's okay

05 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

John Barchard is back wants us all to accept that Nick Sirianni can be a puppet for the front office and great coach at the same time. PLUS: More like...

I Want Jordan Davis to Be Fat

29 May 2024

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John goes after Brian Baldinger for calling Jordan Davis fat and lazy this past season and inserts himself back into the Kyle Hamilton debates. PLUS: ...

Why Hasn't Eliot Shorr-Parks Responded to DeSean Jackson?

20 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

WE'RE BACK FOR THE START OF EAGLES OTA! We have one question: Why does Eliot Shorr-Parks STILL remain silent getting called out from DeSean Jackson? J...

We're Back on Monday

17 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We back and we aren't going anywhere! More news on the way but I am not letting this ESP vs DeSean Jackson feud go lol.

A Massive Win Over Dallas To Go Into The By Week

07 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The Cowboys choked at the end of the game to give our Eagles a win to go into the bye week and keep the best record in the NFL. Despite the injuries a...

Eagles Sweep Commanders + AJ Brown's MVP case

31 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The Birds won 2 tough division games against Washington, AJ Brown has been the best receiver in the league, and We wonder what Howie is cooking up as ...

The Birds Are Amazing, The Rest of The NFL Is Mid

24 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The Eagles are fresh off holding the Miami Dolphins to 1 offensive touchdown, Signing WR Julio Jones, and Howie Roseman fleecing the Titans once again...

The Eagles lost a single football game and everyone is acting like the sky is falling - Eagles @ Jets

17 Oct 2023

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The Eagles lose for the first time in franchise history to the Jets, The Philadelphia fanbase thinks the season is doomed. Everything is fine and this...

Week 5: Rams @ Eagles Postgame

11 Oct 2023

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The Eagles get their best win of the season in LA, Jalen Carter is on a record-breaking pace, and Dallas sucked so bad on Monday night. You love to se...

Week 4: Commanders @ Eagles Postgame

03 Oct 2023

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The Birds stay undefeated, Jake Elliot is the MVP so far, Sam Howell could be a problem going forward, AND We bury the New York Giants. ====Come to L...

Week 3: Eagles @ Bucs Postgame - with a new co-host!

26 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

THE BIRDS DEFENSE DOMINATES - JALEN NOT LOOKING LIKE HIMSELF, BUT PLAYING WELL ENOUGH - A NEW CO-HOST JOINS THE SHOW!====Come to LA with us to see The...

Week 2 Post Game - Vikings @ Eagles

15 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Swift had his home coming game, The Eagles got unbelievably lucky with turnovers again, AND Brian Johnson still has massive issues with this offense 2...

Week 1 Post Game - Eagles @ Patriots

11 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Boy, was this ugly...Is Sirianni still making the offensive calls? What was with the lack luster offense? What are the main positive and negative take...

Eagles @ Patriots Preview - Live @ Past To Present

09 Sep 2023

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TODAY On Bell & The Birdmen, We are live at Past to Present Vintage in Barringtion NJ for their Vintage Eagles Takeover to kick off the season!We give...

11 Wins Isn't Good Enough?!

06 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today on Bell & The Birdmen, Are we really underselling this Eagles team (& schedule) at 11 wins? The path for Jalen Carter to crush rookie records, A...

Taking a.....GAMBLE on Rodgers! Ok we're sorry.

29 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

TODAY On Bell & The Birdmen, Isaiah Rodgers is an Eagle and Vince LOVES what it means for franchise. Also, we get into some Gannon theories as the Car...

Mariota Is Out? & Surprises From The Pre Season

24 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

TODAY On Bell & The Birdmen, Can the Eagles move forward without Mariota as QB2, Who are your surprise players from this pre season so far AND Jalen's...