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Episode 252: Awards, RB rotation and a look at the Saints Nov 18, 2021

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CB Darius Slay is named the NFC’s Defensive Player of the Week, RB Miles Sanders returns to practice and Slay breaks down the Saints and QB Trevor Sieman as the Eagles return to the practice field on Wednesday at the NovaCare Complex

Season 2, Episode 12 - Inside the Mind of a Fan Aug 04, 2021

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Return Game: Birds, ‘Boys and Bad Blood presented by NovaCare Rehabilitation is the sweeping story of the Eagles and Cowboys Rivalry. In this episode Rob and Derrick explore the psychological reasons fans root for one team or the other. They learn some new terms and are joined by Eagles fans and fans from across the NFL. And if you think wearing your special jersey puts your team over the edge, you are not alone. To experience more of the rivalry between the Birds and the ‘Boys, head over to: https://www.philadelphiaeagles.com/birdsboysbadblood . There you’ll find photos, videos, audio clips and more interviews.

Season 2, Episode 11 - Rivalries Jul 21, 2021

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Return Game: Birds, ‘Boys and Bad Blood presented by NovaCare Rehabilitation is the sweeping story of the Eagles and Cowboys Rivalry. The National Football League has been around for over 100 years and some of its rivalries have been exciting fans for nearly as long. This episode is packed with history and tidbits about how the rivalries between the Packers and Bears, the Steelers and Ravens and the Raiders and Chiefs got started. When the Dallas Cowboys entered the league in 1960 they quickly became the one of the most reviled teams in the NFC East? Why did this happen to the newcomers? To experience more of the rivalry between the Birds and the ‘Boys, head over to: https://www.philadelphiaeagles.com/birdsboysbadblood. There you’ll find photos, videos, audio clips and more interviews.

Season 2, Episode 10 - Fandemonium Jul 14, 2021

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Return Game: Birds, ‘Boys and Bad Blood presented by NovaCare Rehabilitation is the sweeping story of the Eagles and Cowboys Rivalry. Favorite Eagles and Cowboys rivalry moments told by some of our most famous fans. Stories from: Carli Lloyd - Eagles Fan and Olympic & World Cup soccer champion Morris Chestnut - Eagles Fan and Actor Colleen Wolfe - Eagles Fan and NFL Media Host Harry Higgs - Eagles Fan and Professional Golfer Tariq Trotter - Eagles Fan, co-founder of The Roots and artist David Borearnaz - Eagles Fan and Actor and Producer Kevin Neghadni - Eagles Fan and ESPN SportsCenter Host DJ Jazzy Jeff - Eagles Fan, DJ and musician Zac Clark - Eagles Fan, co-founder of Release Recovery and a member of #BachelorNation Jim Cramer - Eagles Fan and host of Mad Money To experience more of the rivalry between the Birds and the ‘Boys, head over to: https://www.philadelphiaeagles.com/birdsboysbadblood. There you’ll find photos, videos, audio clips and more interviews.

Season 2, Episode 9 - Birds, ‘Boys and Bad Blood May 24, 2021

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Return Game: Birds, ‘Boys and Bad Blood presented by NovaCare Rehabilitation is the sweeping story of the Eagles and Cowboys Rivalry. By 2013 the bad blood between the Birds and the ‘Boys had been there for decades with no signs of waning. The Eagles had a new coach and were down in Dallas. It was the de facto NFC East championship game and the pressure was on! Of course every Eagles fan knows that 2017 was the year the Birds went all the way - finally! But they had to overtake Dallas along on that journey and this game did not disappoint. In 2019, the fate of the NFC East would again be influenced in a late season matchup between the Eagles and Cowboys. Who would come on top in this one? To experience more of the rivalry between the Birds and the ‘Boys, head over to: https://www.philadelphiaeagles.com/birdsboysbadblood. There you’ll find photos, videos, audio clips and more interviews.

Season 2, Episode 8 - 44-6 May 24, 2021

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Return Game: Birds, ‘Boys and Bad Blood presented by NovaCare Rehabilitation is the sweeping story of the Eagles and Cowboys Rivalry. TO left the Eagles surrounded in controversy, and fuel is added to the rivalry fire when he's scooped up by the ‘Boys. In 2006, he was coming back to Philly and fans had their popcorn ready as the watched to see what would happen next. The 2008 season had many bumps along the way but heading into the final game, the Cowboys (and some specific results needed in a few other games that day) were all that stood in the way of the Birds claiming another NFC East title. Would the stars align for the Eagles? To experience more of the rivalry between the Birds and the ‘Boys, head over to: https://www.philadelphiaeagles.com/birdsboysbadblood. There you’ll find photos, videos, audio clips and more interviews.

Season 2, Episode 7 - Fortune Favors the Bold May 24, 2021

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Return Game: Birds, ‘Boys and Bad Blood presented by NovaCare Rehabilitation is the sweeping story of the Eagles and Cowboys Rivalry. The Birds and 'Boys take their rivalry into the new millennium and celebrate kicking off the Y2K season with a clash. It’s Texas in early September and the Eagles are prepared for anything Dallas has for them including a thermometer that needs to be checked twice to make sure it’s accurate! In 2004, Donovan McNabb and Terrell Owens had found a partnership that seemed to work on the field. With a strong offense and a powerful defense the Birds flew all the way to the Super Bowl. By 2005 that momentum was sputtering and TO's future in Philly was left in doubt. To experience more of the rivalry between the Birds and the ‘Boys, head over to: https://www.philadelphiaeagles.com/birdsboysbadblood. There you’ll find photos, videos, audio clips and more interviews.

Season 2, Episode 6 - Dawn of a New Era May 24, 2021

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Return Game: Birds, ‘Boys and Bad Blood presented by NovaCare Rehabilitation is the sweeping story of the Eagles and Cowboys Rivalry. Jeffrey Lurie buys the Birds, and makes some immediate changes. including hiring Ray Rhodes as head coach. The Birds traded wins with the ‘Boys during this era and fans were ready for it all - wins and losses. Four words from Merrill Reese still live in infamy: “They stop them again!” And Troy Vincent floats to the end zone and silences a stadium of shocked Dallas fans. To experience more of the rivalry between the Birds and the ‘Boys, head over to: https://www.philadelphiaeagles.com/birdsboysbadblood. There you’ll find photos, videos, audio clips and more interviews.

Season 2, Episode 5 - Gang Green May 24, 2021

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Return Game: Birds, ‘Boys and Bad Blood presented by NovaCare Rehabilitation is the sweeping story of the Eagles and Cowboys Rivalry. Troy Aikman was introduced to the rivalry early in his Hall of Fame career when he met Gang Green--the vaunted Eagles defense. And in 1991, his number was up - or was it his number was 11? Tragedy struck the Eagles in 1992 when teammate, friend and brother, Jerome Brown died in a car accident. His memory inspired the team to attempt to“Bring it Home for Jerome”. By 1993, players had secured free agency resulting in the Birds' roster being completely remade. Fans have wondered "what if?" ever since. Meanwhile the ‘Boys stayed relatively intact and continued to dominate. To experience more of the rivalry between the Birds and the ‘Boys, head over to: https://www.philadelphiaeagles.com/birdsboysbadblood. There you’ll find photos, videos, audio clips and more interviews.

Season 2, Episode 4 - Buddy Ball May 24, 2021

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Return Game: Birds, ‘Boys and Bad Blood presented by NovaCare Rehabilitation is the sweeping story of the Eagles and Cowboys Rivalry. Arguably one of the greatest contributors to the Birds and 'Boys rivalry, Buddy Ryan loved to stir the pot and fans delighted in what he was cooking. They loved his rift with Tom Landry, they loved it when he would disparage the team in the press and they loved it even more when he led the team in some of the most iconic games of the mid to late 1980s. This episode is packed full of drama and includes revenge plots, a changing of the guard in Dallas, more payback and snowballs. Buddy really left his mark on this rivalry. To experience more of the rivalry between the Birds and the ‘Boys, head over to: https://www.philadelphiaeagles.com/birdsboysbadblood. There you’ll find photos, videos, audio clips and more interviews.

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