As fans, what are our expectations for the Flyers and Sixers during this early part of their seasons? We get into this week with Rich Hofmann from PhillyVoice.com.
But first, on the Brief News & Views segment:
1. Eagles midway season talk and a look to Sunday's game vs. Atlanta. (5:25)
2. Klentak and free agency for the Phillies. (17:15)
3. TAKE IT or LEAVE IT: Phillies trade for Ryan Braun. (25:25)
Our Listener Feedback this week gets into the future of the Eagles running back position, the NFL playing surface, and the level of the Sixers competition this season. (30:55)
Then what we're throwing down on the Table is a great and in-depth interview with Rich Hofmann, writer and contributor at the Philly Voice, about the Flyers and Sixers expectations early in their seasons. First up is a look at the Flyers early season, the goaltending, Michael Del Zotto's defensive strides, and the future of Scott Laughton. We then shift gears to the Sixers season. While they're continuing to lose games, it's pretty amazing to see what Joel Embiid is doing on the court. Rich dives into Embiid's development, Brett Brown's future, 3-point shooting and what Jahlil Okafor will bring to the offense and defense. It's a fantastic interview you won't want to miss! (43:30)
