Optimism At The Break

Tek & Prem look ahead to NFL Free Agency and evaluate the players available at positions of need for the Birds. There are multiple defenders they should be targeting to set Fangio up for success in Year One as Birds DC. The secondary should have a rather new look at the Safety spot as well as the slot, and possibly more. What will Howie do? There will be a new look and a new energy for this football team as they attempt to recapture the NFC Crown, and return to the Super Bowl. The Phillies are in full Spring mode and the season is approaching. Moves are still out there to be made and it's very possible that Dombrowski is not done adding bodies, another impact pitcher is there for the taking. Segments include: VetPhactCourtesy of the Vet Alumni Members Association (VAMA)

Tek & Prem welcome James Santore, the Chief Marketing Officer for our media partner Rithmm [THE place for AI-backed props & picks] on the VetLine to talk NBA, NFL, and some interesting futures rankings. Can the Phillies properly navigate Bryce's request for an extension? The conversation has been an active one this week and Spring Training is under way. There are valid cases for each decision, to extend or not to extend. The Sixers come out of the break to stumble at home vs the Knicks. Joel Embiid may be able to come back this season, but how dominant he is or isn't will be the key during the Playoffs. So far, the shooting of Buddy Hield has been as advertised. The Flyers are exciting and in Playoff position. Segments include: VetLine, VetPhactCourtesy of the Vet Alumni Members Association (VAMA)

Tek & Prem welcome Noah Levick of NBC Sports Philadelphia on the VetLine to talk Sixers. They head into the break with much uncertainty about the future of star Joel Embiid, but showed signs of team chemistry down the stretch. The new faces are getting acclimated and the team has a nice array of talent. The question remains if they will remain in the non-play-in-game Playoff talk or not. The Phils are ready to get rolling again, as Spring Training is resuming in Florida. Zach Wheeler is talking extension and the tea, returns largely the same roster. Expectations should be high. Segments include: VetPhact, VetLineCourtesy of the Vet Alumni Members Association (VAMA)

Tek & Prem discuss the Sixers interesting yet questionable trade deadline moves. While Morey has options he also has more questions as this team heads into the thick of the schedule with no Joel Embiid on the floor. We'll see what chemistry Maxey has with Hield, but the team has quickly done a 180 from previous expectations. The Eagles have some new faces on the coaching staff. Moore and Fangio will bring their play-calling philosphies in. Jalen Hurts has to play like an MVP again for this team to reach the summitt. Segments include: VetPhactCourtesy of the Vet Alumni Members Association (VAMA)

Tek & Prem welcome Francisco Rojas of 94WIP on the VetLine to talk Eagles, Sixers, and even some Phils as we prepare for Spring Training. The final presser that closed the book on the 2023 Eagles was interesting, to say the least. Nick Sirianni seems to have been stripped of primary offensive duties and the question remains, what will the coaching staff actually look like come Training Camp? Vic Fangio takes over the defense in a strong move towards 'fixing' things, but personnel is the true key. Howie has to go to work if this team expects to return to a Super Bowl. The Sixers appear poised to eclipse the 2nd Round of the Eastern Conference Playoffs this season, as Joel Embid has posted numbers comparable to Wilt and some never seen before in the NBA. Will he have enough left come Playoff time or will it be more of the same? Phillies return in 19 days. Segments include: VetPhact, VetLine.Courtesy of the Vet Alumni Members Association (VAMA)

Tek & Prem welcome Andrew Salciunas of 97.5 The Fanatic Middays on the VetLine to talk Eagles Playoffs & Sixers. Can the Birds simply 'turn it on' in Tampa Bay, a team they have faced in the postseason more than any in franchise history? The Bucs have taken 3 of the previous 5 postseason clashes and Monday Night will be a battle. Despite success there in September, this Eagles team feels far removed from the team that flew down there in Week 3. The scheming on both sides of the ball has been under scrutiny and much debate. The question remains which Eagles team will take the field in a win or go home scenario. All hands on deck. The Sixers are one impactful trade away from being true Finals contenders this season. Daryl Morey has the most complete Sixers team in recent memory and Nick Nurse knows how to coach ball. The deadline approaches. Segments include: VetPhact, VetLine.Courtesy of the Vet Alumni Members Association (VAMA)

Tek & Prem welcome Ray Dunne from the 97.5 The Fanatic Midday Show on the VetLine to talk Birds and Sixers. Will the Eagles find some consistency as they wrap up their regular season schedule at MetLife? That turf is a liability as well, and the question about starters or backups rages on. It has been tumultuous & stressful for them for over a month as a team. Playoff bound, but likely on the road, the true question is whether or not the defense can figure it out in time for the Wild Card Round. AJ Brown spoke to the media after a noted period of silence and delivered his piece eloquently and professionally. He is a leader. The Sixers are exciting under Nick Nurse and appear poised to make a run for the Conference Finals, we hope. If Joel Embiid continues playing at this level, they can possibly shock the world. Segments include: VetLineCourtesy of the Vet Alumni Members Association (VAMA)

Tek & Prem discuss the Eagles 3-game slide & look ahead to the final few weeks of the season. Drastic improvement is needed on both sides of the ball if they expect to challenge for another NFC Championship. The Giants come to town on Christmas Day with nothing to lose but a higher draft position. Division games are rarely a cakewalk regardless. Will Jalen round into postseason form in time for a run back to the Big Game, or could they possibly drop the Wild Card Round at home? The immediate future is murky for Sirianni's beleagured club. The Sixers are looking like a potential Eastern Conference Champion, as Embiid continues to break records setting new club marks and matching some of Wilt's ridiculous numbers. A trip past the 2nd Round looks possible if they continue on this path. The Flyers are competitive again and playing an exciting brand of hockey. Youth infused with tough coaching seems to be paying off. Segments include: VetPhactCourtesy of the Vet Alumni Members Association (VAMA)

Tek & Prem discuss the Eagles upcoming critical matchup in Seattle on Monday Night Football. Can they finish strong & is this team still what we thought they were? Can the turnovers be reduced and will they start scoring faster? These are burning fan questions. Seattle presents them with an opportunity to get on track as they head into the final month of football, and prepare to face a couple of the league's bottom feeders in the process. The Seahakws possess the ball the least and are terrible on 3rd downs. Jalen Hurts understands where the team ius at and what needs to be done to preserve their chance at a repeat NFC Championship. Segments include: VetPhact.Courtesy of the Vet Alumni Members Association (VAMA)

Tek & Prem welcome Bob Cooney of 97.5 The Fanatic on the VetLine to talk Birds, Sixers, and Phils offseason. The Cowboys have won 14 straight at home as the Eagles prepare for a Sunday Night matchup which could decide the NFC East and the 1 seed ultimately. With their passing defense in a state of disarray, the question remains if Sean Desai can scheme up an approach that will slow down Dak enough for the Birds to exit with a W, and a subsequent sweep of Dallas for the first time since 2011. Jalen Hurts may need to put the team on his back and carry them to victory as he has done so often this year. The Sixers are up and down and have a lot of work to do to be in the Eastern Conference Finals conversation. Joel with another 50-burger, but against the worst in the East. Segments include: VetLine, VetPhact, & Prem's NFL Picks.

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