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Crossing Broadcast: A Philly Sports Show

Crossing Broadcast - HOW BOUT THEM COWBOYS! + Eagles/Bucs Preview - January 15th, 2024

·1 hr 1 min·5 clips
The host celebrates the Cowboys becoming the first #2 seed in NFL history to miss the divisional round.
The episode opens with a celebratory rant about the Dallas Cowboys' historic playoff collapse as the first #2 seed to not reach the divisional round. The hosts, Kevin and another speaker, discuss how the Cowboys' loss psychologically rejuvenates Eagles fans despite Philadelphia's own recent struggles. They analyze the Eagles' playoff path, noting they now travel to Detroit instead of Dallas if they advance. A significant segment compares Jalen Hurts' play to emerging quarterbacks Jordan Love and CJ Stroud, questioning whether Hurts' limitations are due to coaching or inherent ability. The hosts critique Philadelphia Inquirer reporters Jeff McLane and Tim McManus for publishing negative stories about team leadership on the morning of the playoff game, debating journalistic timing versus fan sentiment. They preview the Buccaneers matchup, expressing concern about Baker Mayfield and Mike Evans but noting Tampa's weak division. The conversation covers streaming services like Peacock hosting NFL games, with personal anecdotes about cutting cable. Predictions are split: one host picks Tampa 27-24, the other Philadelphia 17-13. The episode concludes with mentions of Flyers and Sixers, noting Philadelphia sports attention shifts after football.

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A Cowboys collapse pushes the episode from Eagles-Bucs anxiety into a pointed gripe about streaming sports.

The Cowboys' collapse gives the episode its charge, with Dallas's early exit treated less as breaking news than as emotional fuel before Eagles-Bucs.

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You want Eagles-Bucs nerves with a Cowboys collapse hanging over the room? Press play.

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