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Zach Berman @zberm.bsky.social · 5d

Thank you!

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Martin J. Southam @mjsoutham.bsky.social · 5d

I’m mid way through #LeapYear and it’s awesome. @zberm.bsky.social does a great job of letting the players/staff tell their own story in their own words, expertly knitting them together with his insight. Bravo!

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Triumph Books @triumphbooks.bsky.social · 5d

TOMORROW: Meet @zberm.bsky.social and pick up a signed copy of Leap Year at Barnes & Noble Plymouth Meeting. Event starts at 1pm. More info: buff.ly/pXaUKZx

Book cover of Leap Year: The Philadelphia Eagles' Ascent to Super Bowl Champions. By Zach Berman. Foreword by Brandon Graham. Cover design features a photo of Saquon Barkley leaping backwards over a defender while carrying the football.

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Sheil Kapadia @sheilkapadia.bsky.social · 6d

New Philly Special! Eagles-Broncos predictions, news from NovaCare, and mailbag with @zberm.bsky.social and @daboulciff.bsky.social!

open.spotify.com/episode/0vur...

Broncos-Eagles Predictions and Mailbag With Zach Berman!

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Zach Berman @zberm.bsky.social · 5d

Vic Fangio wore a Broncos hoodie and brought up Dick Allen unprompted before the last Eagles-Broncos game.

Much has changed since 2021. The Allen remarks remain.

Fangio is short on sentimentality this week. He's not short on success. Read @theathletic.com: www.nytimes.com/athletic/668...

Vic Fangio is short on sentimentality — not success — before facing Broncos he once coached

www.nytimes.com

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The Athletic @theathletic.com · 9d

Sunday in Tampa, the Eagles became the only team over the last two years to not complete a second-half pass.

And won anyway.

Will the real Philly offense please stand up?

http://dlvr.it/TNMW7X

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Zach Berman @zberm.bsky.social · 9d

Thank you!

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Nick Field @nickfield.bsky.social · 9d

3 for 3, ZB @zberm.bsky.social

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Zach Berman @zberm.bsky.social · 9d

- Which offense better represents the Eagles: The one from the 1st half or 2nd half?
- Saquon Barkley identifies biggest issue with running game
- Nick Sirianni's postgame message
- Exorcising Tampa Bay demons

...and more, in postgame column: www.nytimes.com/athletic/667...

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Sheil Kapadia @sheilkapadia.bsky.social · 13d

New Philly Special: Eagles-Bucs predictions, news from NovaCare, injury updates, and mailbag with @zberm.bsky.social!

Note: ZB said to buy stock in the Sixers (episode was recorded this morning). The Berman Curse? @daboulciff.bsky.social

open.spotify.com/episode/4DQr...

Eagles-Bucs Predictions and Mailbag With Zach Berman!

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Zach Berman @zberm.bsky.social · 13d

Lane Johnson is the Eagles' prototype at OT. One problem:

“When I think of ‘prototype,’ I think of something that can be re-created,” Brett Toth said. “It’s pretty tough to re-create Lane Johnson.”

More on the "best player" Nick Sirianni ever coached:

www.nytimes.com/athletic/665...

'Best player I've ever been around': Eagles 'prototype' RT Lane Johnson demonstrates his value

www.nytimes.com

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Triumph Books @triumphbooks.bsky.social · 15d

Out today: the definitive account of how the @philadelphiaeagles.bsky.social returned the Lombardi Trophy to Philly! Order Leap Year by @zberm.bsky.social now: www.barnesandnoble.com/w/leap-year-...

The cover of the Zach Berman book on the Philadelphia Eagles, Leap Year, on a turf background with an Eagles helmet off to the side

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Zach Berman @zberm.bsky.social · 15d

Available TODAY...

Leap Year: The Philadelphia Eagles' Ascent to Super Bowl Champions

...Relive the Super Bowl season, go behind the scenes of the unforgettable moments, and learn about the characters who helped make 2024 the Eagles' Leap Year.

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Zach Berman @zberm.bsky.social · 18d

Jalen Hurts takes accountability
- Jalen Carter needs to get in better shape, per Vic Fangio
- Tush Push reaction from O-linemen
- Injury updates
- Eagles-Rams prediction

Weekend notes, on @theathletic.com:

www.nytimes.com/athletic/664...

Eagles notes: Accountability from Hurts, Carter's conditioning, Tush Push reaction

www.nytimes.com

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The Athletic @theathletic.com · 20d

Saquon Barkley believes that greatness is measured by championships, not stats.

Now that he has won a Super Bowl, is there something even greater awaiting the Eagles star?

http://dlvr.it/TN8dRM

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Zach Berman @zberm.bsky.social · 20d

Saquon Barkley's signature season finally allowed him to give an autograph that had long been forbidden.

Then there was another autograph this offseason that left him honored.

What these two signatures say about "2K-Sa" in 2025, on
@theathletic.com: www.nytimes.com/athletic/663...

Saquon Barkley broke records in first Eagles season. Is there an encore in 2025?

No one has ever rushed for 2,000 yards twice. Barkley just might be the perfect candidate to do so.

www.nytimes.com

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Zach Berman @zberm.bsky.social · 22d

8 Eagles thoughts on...

- Tush Push in the spotlight
- More Jalen Hurts deep balls!
- Maximizing A.J. Brown
- Eagles DTs thrive
- Jake Elliott's hot start
- Za'Darius Smith can still play
- What was the plan at TE?
- The end-of-half game management

www.nytimes.com/athletic/663...

Eagles Thoughts: ‘Tush Push’ in spotlight, need for explosive plays, DTs thriving

The Eagles say they need to continue to work on their timing with the controversial play.

www.nytimes.com

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Zach Berman @zberm.bsky.social · 23d

It was a different rookie with the INT off Patrick Mahomes.

It was a different game plan from Vic Fangio.

But the end result was similar to February from the Eagles defense.

More on @theathletic.com:

www.nytimes.com/athletic/663...

Eagles defense dominates Super Bowl rematch as rookie grabs first INT off Mahomes

The Eagles defense sank the Chiefs in the Super Bowl and did so again on Sunday with an updated cast.

www.nytimes.com

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Sheil Kapadia @sheilkapadia.bsky.social · 27d

New Philly Special! Eagles-Chiefs predictions, updates from NovaCare, and the return of the mailbag with @zberm.bsky.social!

@daboulciff.bsky.social

open.spotify.com/episode/3hYS...

Eagles-Chiefs Predictions, and the Return of the Mailbag With Zach Berman!

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Zach Berman @zberm.bsky.social · 28d

Cooper DeJean’s Super Bowl pick six changed his life. He doesn’t want it to define his career

More at @theathletic.com:
www.nytimes.com/athletic/661...

Cooper DeJean’s Super Bowl pick six changed his life. He doesn’t want it to define his career

The play turned DeJean into a Philadelphia legend as a rookie.

www.nytimes.com

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Zach Berman @zberm.bsky.social · Sep 8

Sure — thank you!

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Zach Berman @zberm.bsky.social · Sep 8

8 Eagles thoughts include:

- A.J. Brown's targets
- Baun-Campbell combo
- Jordan Davis excels
- Discipline required
- What will happen at fullback?
- Za'Darius Smith's role
- Micah Parsons interest
- GB looms as a threat

Read on @theathletic.com:

www.nytimes.com/athletic/660...

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Zach Berman @zberm.bsky.social · Sep 5

"To not be able to start the game, finish the game, it f—ed me up. We’ll get it better. It won’t happen again. I can make that promise."

Inside Jalen Carter's ejection — with perspective from Carter, D. Prescott, N. Sirianni, teammates, and the official: www.nytimes.com/athletic/660...

Jalen Carter's ejection for spitting on Dak Prescott — and how the Eagles responded

www.nytimes.com

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Zach Berman @zberm.bsky.social · Sep 4

Saquon Barkley called Emmitt Smith this summer. He wanted to speak with the NFL's all-time leading rusher about consistency and longevity.

More on @theathletic.com, plus:

- Micah Parsons reaction
- Lineup notes
- Eagles-Cowboys Prediction

www.nytimes.com/athletic/659...

Saquon Barkley chats with Emmitt Smith, Micah Parsons reaction, Eagles-Cowboys prediction

The defending champions will kick off their 2025 campaign with a banner ceremony.

www.nytimes.com

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Zach Berman @zberm.bsky.social · Sep 3

Jalen Hurts gifted Merrill Reese signed cleats with a personalized message: ...You saw it when no one else could...

“Some people see it and some people don’t," Hurts explained.

Did you see it, too?

What's next for the Super Bowl MVP, on @theathletic.com: www.nytimes.com/athletic/659...

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