PHLY Philadelphia Eagles Podcast - PHLY Eagles Podcast | Philadelphia Eagles-Minnesota Vikings Pregame show: Cooper DeJean set for preseason finale

Episode Date: August 24, 2024

With the roster cuts to 53 players looming, this is the final chance for players up and down the roster to make a closing argument for their respective cases. Cooper DeJean, the rookie second-round pick, is set to make his Eagles debut, while players like E.J. Jenkins, André Sam, Ainias Smith and Eli Ricks try to win roster spots.Join Jamie Lynch and Fran Duffy for the kickoff show, with Bo Wulf chiming in from the LINC. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Hello and welcome in to the P. H.L.Y. Eagles pregame show podcast. Jamie Lynch in with you. Bo Wolf is going to be joining us from Lincoln Financial Field in about eight minutes to go over some of the actives, inactives. But to my left, you're right. We welcome in, Fran Duffy to his first PHLY preseason pregame show. Thank you. Hopefully this is the last round of the vlog we got for the next round. Friend, Fran. But yes, welcome in and honored to do the show with you, Fran. and to everybody out there, it's the last preseason game, the last game before meaningful football down in Brazil. I think there's probably a little bit that could be determined today for the final roster here. As we were talking pregame, it's probably in some light pen, maybe some hard pencil for most of the roster, but there's certainly going to be some guys to watch today. And I think number one on the mind of Eagles fans is probably Cooper DeGine.

and how much we'll see of him, what role he's in. What are your thoughts today on Cooper? Yeah, he would be one to watch for sure, because, you know, as Vic Fangio said earlier of this week, really when you look at Cooper DeGine, he hasn't played a lot of football. And so really what you're hoping to see is, okay, can he go out? Are his sea legs under him? Is he in football shape from that standpoint? There's going to be plenty of time here in the next week and a half for him to prove himself

to Fangio, to the rest of the defensive staff, to say this is the kind of role he can have for us in week. one week two, week three. Or does he come out and say, all right, maybe we need to slow play it a little bit. He's more of a reserve as we get the season started. And now that's going to change what the rotation could look like in the secondary. Yeah, it's quite remarkable to think about where the secondary ended last year with Josh Job, you know, being like number two on the depth chart at some points. And now he's down at like five. And you have this Cooper DeGine who's kind of like a little bit of a cherry on the top right now with the way Quinnian and these starters and

Eli Ricks and Ringo and these guys have all stepped up. So the secondary is transformed, should be a lot of fun. And I think a lot of people are curious. I'm with Zach where it's kind of like, you know, it's not positionless, but he does seem like a fun cog to be able to deploy in different ways. I don't know if you're going to get a ton of that today. It's probably a little bit more vanilla. But nonetheless, the first time the Eagles fans get to see him. So it should be fun. It will be fascinating to see what role he does play here today because in the spring, pre-injury, he was a nickel corner, essentially. And so he dabbed a little bit at safety, but how has he used today? Where does he line up? Does he play only in sub-package?

When they're out there in their base defense, is he a safety, or is he going to be with the corners? It's going to be fascinating to watch that. Yeah. And of course, Vic Fangio and Kellan Moore, Vic gets to deploy a lot of fun new toys. You know, we'll get into some of those roster spots, but on the defensive side of the ball today, linebackers are one of those groups that looks like, it's more or less probably in some light pen there in terms of who's going to make the team and the final roster. What are you looking for out of the linebacking core today? Yeah. The two guys that are kind of on the bubble it would seem like it would be Jeremiah Trotter Jr. and Ben Van Sumer and both guys are dressed today. We'll hear from Bo in a little bit

to see who some of those other players are that are in uniform. But Trotter Jr., this is a good opportunity for him. I would assume he'll get the start and what will he look like here in the first quarter. He'd be one of those players, Jamie, where it's, written in hard pencil. You just want to make sure, all right, let's not erase anything. Come out of this healthy. Make sure you're good to go for the regular season. Yeah, and it's going to be interesting to see how they deploy linebackers in the season because

Trott Jr. and Nacobo Dean both have some physical limitations where you could get picked on in the passing game. So how they work in White and other guys and kind of alternate those guys and rotate the linebacking position this year should be pretty interesting to watch. Of course, we're not really getting that. It's going to be

game three of the preseason vanilla packages from both more. And Fangio, but we're only basically a week away from seeing the real deal. And it's pretty exciting. So defensive line as we go through the defense here, starting from the back to the front. Actually, let me circle back on my boy Tristan McCollum. Oh, yeah.

He's probably going to get another big opportunity here today, a lot of playing time on the line. Where does he kind of fall in earning a job for this roster? Well, that's why if you are Tristan McCollum, if you are, let's say, Lou Nichols, if you're any of these guys that are on the bubble, Lou, right? Of course, shout out to Bo. If you are any of these guys that are truly on the bubble,

the way you are approaching this game is, all right, not only am I trying to show out to earn a spot with the Eagles, but potentially are a spot with any of the other 31 football teams in the NFL. And so Albert Okuebenom last year for Denver, he was outstanding. He was extremely productive. I want to say he had double-digit catches for the Broncos in that final preseason game. And that's what allowed the Eagles to trade for him.

We want to make sure we beat out of the other teams, to waivers for this player. So if you're McCollum, yeah, you're fighting for a spot here. But if he goes out and he has two picks, if he has a forced fumble, if he has forced their handle of it. Yeah. Now you say, all right, well, either we're going to keep him or we're going to try and trade him because he's going to get poached off waivers.

We're not going to be able to sneak it through to the practice squad. Let's try and see if we can get a pick back for him. And so McCollum, yeah, definitely going to be competing for one of those last roster spots. Does he do enough today to kind of force their hand or does he say, all right, let's try and wave them and see if we can sneak him through. How is a guy like that impacted by the special teams effect? Is that really the difference maker at the end of the day? You know, he flashed in game two, had a solid game one.

He goes out today and continues that. Is the special teams aspect of this really like the final, the final straw? It can be, especially, you know, people are talking about the new kickoff rules. Sure. That's just another handful of plays where those special teams players can find a way to make an impact and earn their keep on the roster. And so Tristan McCollum, not necessarily competing. with say Andre Sam for that role, but he might be competing with Ben Van Sumer in or with

Joseph Nagata or any of these other guys that have special teams value. Now you want to make sure, okay, what do they say? The more you can do, if you can check that box on special teams and say this guy could be a developmental safety. Now it's almost like Marcus Epps when he first got here in Philly is, all right, he's going to be a developmental player. We hope he can become something on defense, but early on he can be a nice player for us on special team. Yeah, and moving back to front, Patrick Johnson, another one of those guys. I think he has. is the most snaps on special teams on the roster right now. So he's another guy that has made some plays.

You know, at the end of game one there, had a decent game two. He's made plays. I would assume he's safe on the roster because of that special teams aspect, but another guy that's going to get a big chance today to play a lot. I haven't done a 53 yet, but I would imagine if I were to do one,

Patrick Johnson would be one of the last guys on the roster just because of what he can do on special teams. Then he's shown some juice as a pass rusher. And to me, schematically, he fits really, really well for what Vic Fangio wants from that position. Yeah, and back to front. Linebackers now defensive line before we check in with Boe here momentarily from

Lincoln Financial Field. Defensive line, what are you going to be looking at today? I think Booker is a guy that has really kind of emerged as a disruptor. I'm going to be focused on him. This is our first time watching a game together. I'm going to be really curious to see what you're zoned in on and what you're looking at defensive line-wise. What are you going to be looking at?

Yeah, I love Thomas Booker. I love Mora Ojamo as well. We've seen a lot from him this summer. and he's been impactful both against the run and the past. And so I would expect that we'll see both those guys get the start, probably Marlon Tuipilu, Polo, inside at nose tackle. And how long do those guys play? You've got some other young guys, a Gabe Hall there that can give you some snaps in the second half.

But I would expect that we'll see a lot of Booker and a lot of Ojimo here. Booker, to me, Ojimo's on the team. Yeah, Ojimo's a lot in my eyes. I think Ojimo's on the team. And now Booker is a guy that is going to be competing for one of those final roster spots. To me, he's done enough here this summer. But look, the numbers can get. can get weird, especially because he's not a guy that's going to help you on special team.

Yeah. And of course, this is the Eagles pregame show here on P.H.L.Y. Eagles podcast. And we are brought to you by our friends over at Miller Light, 96 calories, the original light beer since 1975. And to this day, still the best one. I will probably be cracking one during the game today on this glorious Saturday afternoon. But let's head down just south of here to Lincoln Financial Field. And welcome in Bo Wolf with, I got to say, Bo, pretty good backdrop. We were going to grade you on the backdrop right off the bat. Strong. Well, you know, the pregame show is difficult because you can't go steal a, you know, a radio booth. But, you know, this is the what Zach. Zach likes to show you the,

the traffic pattern. Weather report is good. We're feeling good here at the link. You know, big shoes to fill for me, though. Yeah. So, Bo, you just texted us some of the guys that are going to be active versus inactive. What jumped out to you today on who's playing, who's not playing? Yeah, I think the two big ones, Cooper DeGine, is probably the story of the game for Eagles fans because he's going to get to play for the first time this preseason in warmups working as the first team. Nickle, I'm going to imagine he's going to play most of the first half just because the Eagles have not seen him. They want to see how he can move. I would be surprised if we don't also see him get some reps on the outside at some point in this game.

So this will be a good test for him to show Vic Fangio that he can be part of his defense early on in the season. And then from a bit of a surprise that they are dressed, I would say Nolan Smith, which is a little bit interesting. You know, I would say the expectation for a second year first round pick is that they wouldn't be dressing in the preseason finale. Now, this is probably a numbers thing. Jalick's Hunt is not dressed because he has been a little bit banged up. So it might just be, you know, two series or something for Nolan Smith.

But I was a little bit surprised to see him out there. Bo, one guy that we're going to see for the first time in Eagles uniform, certainly the fans, will be linebacker, Orrin Berks. Do you have any expectations? Is there anything he can do to earn a roster spot over a Ben Van Sumer in here in this game? Yeah, it looked in warmups like it was going to be Burks starting with Jeremiah Trader Jr. in the middle for the defense. I got to say like, Warren Berks, I thought, looked pretty good at practice the day. I mean, he's only been on team drills for like two practices. And if he is fully healthy, I would imagine that Vic Fangio was judging

him more off like what he saw from tape last year than what he's seen this summer. And he's probably is a guy who if you release him, he's a vested veteran. Other teams can claim him. I wouldn't be surprised if another team signed him. So I actually think that he's a player who might like be a shock inclusion on a 53-man roster, but right now I do probably still have him off. Bo, one of the guys we were just talking about was Tristan McCollum. And, you know, we've enjoyed both of his first two games. He has an opportunity here. And James Bradbury might be a guy that he's kind of maybe a little bit competing with. Do you expect to see a, a good amount of Bradbury here in the first half,

and do the Eagles, you know, view him as a sunk cost or a guy that can actually contribute? So I did not see James Bradbury in uniform. I don't believe that he's playing today. So I don't know if there's an injury thing or the Eagles that's seen all that they need to see. I right now will not have Bradbury on my 53. I'm curious to see what they do. If there's anybody around the league who wants to, you know,

float them a seventh round pick in exchange for Bradbury services, I don't know. As for McCollum, I do have to say that over the last week, Andre Sam has actually seemed to overtake Tristan McCollum in the pecking order for Vic Fangio. We'll see. They're going to play together in this game. So we'll see what happens. But Andre Sam will play to keep an eye on.

I know thanks to Matt Quinn and Mountjoy, Lou Nichols is not necessarily the camp crush now at this point. But what are your expectations for the running back in this today? We still love a Lou. There's no doubt about that. I still believe in Lou the player. But it's just about the stamp of the official BWCC that E.J. Jenkins has now earned. I think you're going to see Tyrone Davis Price start.

Lou Nichols rotated as well and Kendall Milton. Both Will Schipley and Kenny Gain will not dress for this game. So Tyrion Davis Price has had a very good preseason. I think he's got a rocker shot as well. But we'll see how those guys look today. Obviously, Brut for Luke, you know that. Yeah, Bo, somebody in the chat wants to know who your favorite little rascal is. I think alfalfa is the one I can name.

Oh, they thought you were going to go for Spanky. I thought that was a layup for you, Bo. Sorry. The wide receiver position today. You know, a guy like Ania Smith probably hope in best case, maybe practice squad. But there's a lot of guys. I mean, Covey, Johnny Wilson, Paris Campbell, and Gada, Ross, what do you expect to see from this group today? And who has a chance to actually, you know, maybe stamp their spot on this final roster?

today. So no Covey and I didn't see Johnny Wilson in uniform either so it doesn't look like either of those guys are going to play. I'm not sure if Johnny Wilson has a nick. He had a concussion that he was going through. I guess he potentially is not cleared from that yet. I will

say, I don't know how you guys feel about this. Fran, tell me what you think. I think the Jahan Dotson edition makes it a little bit more likely that they could carry an Nye Smith on the roster as like the 52-53 guy. Because now that all of a sudden they don't need somebody else to contribute there,

like you have Johan Dotson set as your number three receiver, Covey can play in as well. You can afford to carry one or two spots where it is purely developmental. It's really going to come down to like their evaluation of whether Anaya Smith's summer has been a result of the injury that kept him out of the spring practices, whether that is affecting his movement ability or just put him behind the eight ball from learning the scheme standpoint. Yeah, obviously, the way that they treat that this week will be a good indicator of how they view his long-term prospects,

because they've got a better view of him than anybody else. To me, I don't know that they can keep him on the 53, just with the summer that he's had from what we have seen. Obviously, again, they've seen him in the meeting room and in the waiting room every single day. But for me, I don't know that the dots in trade helps or hurts his cause. I don't know that the needle moved. I didn't, after the trade, I didn't think anyone way, oh, you know what? probably helps or hurts his chances. I think I was just kind of buried in the fact that he was probably not going to make this

roster based off what we've seen in the last few weeks. I do want to ask you, though, Bo, as an astute observer of practice, the offensive line is the one position that I feel like is still a little murky for us because you've mentioned, I mean, look, no Covey and Johnny Wilson today. We feel good about wide receiver. We feel good about what the running back picture is going to look like with the final 53. But when you look at offensive line, no Trevor Kegan today. He would be viewed as a bubble guy.

How do you think this is going to shake out here without tipping too much of your hand as we get closer to the other 53 competition? Yeah, the rosters are due to a defending champion Andrew DeCecho, I believe at noon tomorrow. That is the deadline for the Beat Rider competition. I feel better about my shot this year than I did last year. But what we will see, it's going to come down to like who are the surprise I are guys, so maybe we weren't keeping an eye on. I go back and forth on toast. I think right now I'm not going to have him on. and I think Nick Gates is a guy who could also make the team.

It looked to me from warm-ups like you're going to have a starting offensive line today. From left to right, Max Sharping, Nick Gates, Dylan McMahon at center, Brett Tooth at Red Guard and Dary and Carnard at right tackle. I'm with you that it seems like there's one spot there where, you know, I would not be surprised if Howie makes a claim or an addition of some kind because they could use a little bit more security in like a known quantity of a guy who could be sort of a potential game day emergency player. Bo, curious, Howie Roseman, among the most active GMs in the NFL, Dorn, training camp, and preseason. Who today playing on the field do you feel is like maybe the most likely to potentially be a trade candidate, whereas you don't want to cut them and you try to get something for them?

Yeah, you know, we've said Eli Ricks for a long time. And the fact that it has come this far makes me lean towards maybe he's just going to make this roster. And they will carry him and try to develop him in-house and maybe not get something in return for him. You know, if somebody wants Josh Job, I think the Eagles would be happy to flip him. I think the linebackers are another one to watch. I mean, we talked about Orrin Berks. I could be, I could see a team trading for Orrin Berks now that he is healthy or even a Brandon Smith or a Ben Van Sumer. And then I think, I mean,

offensive line, if somebody wants one of those guys, I think they would be willing to deal from that. And then in terms of like additions, I do think that that tight end is still a possibility of something that they could look for. But E.J. Jenkins has a song about them now. Yeah, I mean, they got to keep them.

We talked with Julia about having the E.J. Jenkins song be the intro to the show, just to lead us in. I love that. I've also heard a lot. I've heard some calls. People want the lyrics. So maybe I will send a karaoke version. And she can update the video that is just the song and put it in the comments there.

Yeah. So I could just comment on it myself. Bo, it looks like we usually get the weather report from Zach. Now, I was just outside about 15 minutes ago. So I think I have a handle on this. But what's the official Bo Wolf weather report down in South Philadelphia today? This is too summer. It's too much summer weather, not enough fall weather.

It's a little bit too hot. We don't like that. We want a little crisp in the air for a football game. I don't like this. Yeah, I mean, John Madden said, you know, football season doesn't start until the first frost is on the pumpkin. Yeah, it's too nice. I don't like this at all.

But I will tell you what, though, if you think about this from a, like, the perspective of a camp that has been so much about testing these guys, like, physicality and longevity and, like, the emphasis on we need to be in better shape this season than we were last season. Like, maybe it's part of the reason that Vigua. Fanjee wants to see Nolan Smith go play 20 plays in the hot sun and, you know, test Moro Jemot and the big fellas inside like Thomas Hooker, see how they can hold up in

situations like this. From one temperature check to another. You mentioned the beat writer 53 man contest. Are they a little worried the other beats with you being on the premises today? Zach, obviously not with us. You usually would be here in studio. Are they sweating a little bit? You getting your last set of eyes on these guys before the.

the deadline tomorrow? I would imagine so. Yeah, I think people are scared to talk to me. I also made sure that when I came out here, I closed my laptop because I don't want anybody peeking in on my notes. I know that, you know, you cannot trust this B-Corp at all. When does that do again officially? Did you say tomorrow?

It's due officially tomorrow at noon, I believe. But most people will publish theirs either tonight or first thing tomorrow. And what did you hit on last year? What are we trying to improve on? Well, I mean, what we're trying to do is you're talking to the only back-to-back-to-back champion in the history of this competition. I mean, and so this is like you're asking, hey, Patrick Mahomes, what are your goals for this season? Yeah, I was unfamiliar with your game. I'm sorry. There's only one goal. It's either championship or not.

And frankly, you know, the world will be smoldering before there is a better. track records than mine. So, Bo, I guess last thing for me, quarterback-wise, today, anything you're looking for in particular, is the quarterback two in your mind a real competition here, or does Kenny Pickett have some work to do today? I think they want to see something from Kenny Pickett today. Now, I don't imagine he's going to play a ton in this game.

Sure. But he is warming up to start. I imagine you'll see a little bit more Tanner McKee. I think unless it's another disaster, like if Kenny Pickett goes out there and runs around with the chicken with his head cut off kind of look again, and then Tanner McKee comes in behind a worse offensive line and again is moving things,

then I think they're going to be like, okay, we can't fool ourselves anymore. But as long as things sort of stay status quo, I think you'll keep both those guys. And at least in the start of the season, it'll be picking as number two. All right. I'm good.

I'm ready for this game to start. Bo go in there into that press box like Zach Berman would like a silverback with your chest out and let people know you're there. All right. Get those notes written down, those questions on the notepad and do your best Zach Berman today. I'm here to, I came here to win a roster prediction contest and do this hit and I'm all out of this hit. That's awesome stuff. We will talk to you after the game, fresh off the locker room and press conferences. Thank you, Bo. There he goes.

Not a bad backdrop for Bo. you know the big shoes to fill for uh zach birman who is undoubtedly watching out in california right now uh because he is the sickest of sick uh but close your phone turn your phone off go enjoy your wife and your little vacation before the season starts zach uh but nice job by bow there uh look you know there there probably is in reality i don't know somewhere between one and three actual roster spots up for grabs we've talked about some of these guys uh but of those like deep roster maybe practice squad guys friend who else like in the second half, let's say. And we are going to be going live at halftime today.

Who's like a real, you know, deep roster guy that you think could be saved for a practice squad, somebody that doesn't jump off the, you know, the front of the brain at you? Yeah, one guy that really has shine throughout the course of the summer, Sean Stevens, who made the team after the rookie tryout. So it wasn't even all the drafts over, sign him as an undrafted free agent. They brought in dozens of players for a rookie tryout. He made the team and earned a roster spot after that. out and then has been really disruptive on the ball over the course of the summer.

So Sean Stevens, I want to say number 41. I would keep an eye on Stevens today. Just because I would expect he'll get plenty of playing time on the outside. Is he able to show up? Can he once again get his hands on the football? Not a guy I expect on the 53, Jamie, but a guy that could potentially earn a spot on the practice squad. That would be a great story for a guy who, again, made the team off of rookie tryouts.

And of course, you were correct. He is number 41. So you can circle that one today. What did you think of Bo's answer about the Bradbury one? This all of a sudden last minute is kind of like fascinating me a little bit because he is, you know, regardless of he's on the roster or off the roster, it's $18 million. It's kind of a sunk cost. Do you think he's worth keeping? I mean, he's a great teammate, a great veteran.

He's kind of seen it all, trying out something new, you know, eating a little bit of that humble pie to do so, I would think. How do you view this situation? This is kind of an interesting one to me. A great guy to have in the locker room, a guy that has position. versatility. Now, we can say that, you know, obviously he has not been great. He was not great at corner last year. He played in the slot. It wasn't great at in the slot last year. And safety, it's been a little bit mixed results here this summer. But this is a guy who's been in the NFL for a long time. You have a really young secondary to have a guy like Bradbury,

I think can be helpful, especially because you're paying him that money regardless. I don't think he's taking it. Again, it's a matter of, is Tristan McCollum so, so good and so intriguing that you don't want to risk giving him up that would be or you know you want to say we'll just keep bradbury if we're got to pay him anyway i think that that is kind of the the question you have with the james bradbury bow said if he were to do his 53 right now that he would not have him on i think i would i mean him not playing today especially i would think that's interesting yeah like if he's not playing today that means all right his summer's done all the tape is all the hay is in the barn for james bradbury uh to me it's like okay we're going to keep him on the 53 that would be how i read the

situation but that's again if i were doing a 53 today i would have bradbury on interesting yeah that's going to be you know one of the ones that's that's certainly up for grabs offensively anybody uh you think has a real shot today of maybe erasing that pencil and getting pen written in there whether it's offensive lineman or that fifth wide receiver uh maybe the special teams is a difference maker there uh anybody you're you're really going to kind of be honing in on here offensively bow pegged the two offensive linemen to watch and it's the two guards if that's that starting lineup holds from what Bo laid out for us. So at left guard, he said Nick Gates, right guard, Brett Tooth.

To me, that's two interior swing guys that have position flexibility. So Nick Gates has played center, a starting center in the NFL. He got paid a big contract by Washington a couple years ago. It was with the Giants previously. You look at Brett Tooth, he's bounced around, but he's got theoretical five position flexibility along the offensive line. He's snapped at center. He's played guard.

He came in as a tackle. So I think you look at those two players, they're probably gunning for one spot. against a couple of other players there. So to me, I would look at those two guys if you want to look for a battle. Does Toast Equity with the organization maybe be a difference maker there for him? Because I've heard Ross Stoker talk about them

and that versatility that you just mentioned that they're really enamored with that. Does that being with the team, you think, maybe be a difference maker here? He's been a pet project for a few years now. And obviously, he's spent some time away from the organization multiple times. He's been cut numerous times.

But this was certainly his best summer here in Philly. I mean, the improvements he has made at center in terms of just the QB center exchange has been impressive. So to me, I would say look at Brett Toth, look at Nick Gates. I would give the edge right now to Tov for honestly, one of the reasons you just mentioned in terms of the relationships he's already has here in the building. But I think when you look at those two guys, that's a battle certainly to watch. Yeah. So definitely some spots off for grabs today. Should be a good game.

Hopefully nobody gets injured down there. I know it's stupid. the quarterback two position is kind of like a real fake controversy because both guys are on the team yeah like you hope you never see either of them jalen hurts in my opinion is going to be an MVP candidate at the end of the year because of the tools he has in front of them but as beau said if if tanner mckee goes out there with lesser players in front of them and and moves the ball well again you do have to wonder like what the discussion is internally there they did give up something for picket i think it ended up being like what 22 spots yeah exactly So not, you know, end all, be all. But Tanner McKee is impressed so far this preseason. He has looked good. He throws a very catchable ball, whereas Kenny Pickett is scrambling. He's got a little bit of the happy feet in the pocket there.

So definitely a little something light to watch today. That's certainly a thing to watch in a game where, look, the storylines in terms of what can impact the 53 are not plentiful. Yeah, the QB2-3 battle. Yeah. Yeah, yeah. So we are going to do a little quick half-time reaction. action to the first half, a look ahead to the second half, and then after the game, we're going to be live here. Bo is going to be checking in after the press conferences and the locker room giving us his best,

Zach Berman postgame hit from Lincoln Financial Field. But, you know, this is the last preseason game before it gets real in about two weeks. So last time to scratch that eagle's itch, even if it is deep, deep roster stuff. Pleasure hanging out with everybody here. Thank you to all of you in the chat. We appreciate all of you. If you want to smash that thumbs up button before you get out of here, I'll send you some extra smooches.

But of course, thank you to our friends at Miller Light for presenting all of this. It's the original light beer. And on a gorgeous day like this with Eagles football in the air, just crack open a cold Miller light. Nothing better. Fran and I are going to go decide what we're getting for lunch. Julia is in on this order as well. So we got some real important stuff to get to here as we are kicking off momentarily down in South Philadelphia.

Thank you to everybody. and we will see you live at halftime.