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unCovering the Birds with Jeff McLane

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Philadelphia Eagles
Jalen Hurts
Nick Sirianni
NFL
Saquon Barkley
Super Bowl
AJ Brown
KYW Newsradio
Vic Fangio
Howie Roseman
Lane Johnson
Kevin Patullo
Jalen Carter
Devonta Smith
NFL Playoffs
Eagles
Jeff Stoutland
Kansas City Chiefs
CJ Gardner Johnson
Green Bay Packers

Hosted by Jeff McLane, unCovering the Birds brings you stories you might not have heard about the football team that makes you bleed green. McLane has spent the last decade and a half breaking news, digging up scoops, and delivering readers of The Philadelphia Inquirer award-winning Philadelphia Eagles coverage. On unCovering the Birds, he’ll take you behind the scenes and into the world of the Bi... more

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A crucial crossroads is here. The Eagles have reached the bye and, as timing would also have it, the NFL trade deadline, mired in their worst slump of the Nick Sirianni era. There’s no doubt the franchise needs to course correct, but how? With who? W... more

With the Eagles’ season gradually going up in flames, there’s been plenty of external finger pointing. The offense, specifically the line, has drawn considerable ire, especially in light of the Eagles parting ways with longtime, beloved assistant coa... more

The Eagles have problems. Eight games into the season, that much is sure. But which ones are symptomatic, versus the ones that are systemic? From the head coach to the personnel, from coordinators to the front office, The Philadelphia Inquirer’s Jeff... more

When Jalen Carter is at his game-wrecking best, he’s as unstoppable a force as there is in the NFL. Such was the case during the Eagles’ Super Bowl run two years ago. But since then, between injuries and uneven play, the defensive tackle’s contributi... more

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Recent Guests

David Murphy
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The Philadelphia Inquirer
Episode: Should the Eagles let it burn? | The Day After: Eagles vs. Commanders
Marcus Hayes
Philadelphia Inquirer sports columnist
The Philadelphia Inquirer
Episode: Sean Mannion said it | Can the Eagles' offense really be fixed?
Mike Sielski
The Inquirer's Mike Sielski
The Philadelphia Inquirer
Episode: "Not dead yet": why the Eagles still have hope | Week 6 vs. Panthers
Dave Murphy
Eagles beat reporter featured on the episode
KYW Newsradio / The Philadelphia Inquirer
Episode: Offensive déjà vu - Mannion, Hurts, Sirianni and a scheme that's struggling | The Day After: Eagles vs. Rams
Vic Fangio
Defensive coordinator discussed the Bears' defensive call and communication
Chicago Bears (defensive coordinator)
Episode: Communication breakdowns, Carter's injury, and the back-up QB | Week 4 vs. Rams
Zach Ertz
Eagles tight end, back with the team
Philadelphia Eagles
Episode: The real implications of Zach Ertz’s return to the Eagles | Week 3 vs. Bears
Landon Dickerson
Philadelphia Eagles offensive guard who discusses his injury and recovery
Philadelphia Eagles
Episode: Inside the Eagles' Landon Dickerson dilemma | Week 2 vs. Titans
Greg Bedard
Longtime Patriots and NFL reporter
Boston Sports Journal
Episode: Eagles or Patriots: who won the joint practices in New England? | 2026 Training Camp
Thomas Mike Sielski
Colleague from the Philadelphia Inquirer who contributed reporting for the piece
The Philadelphia Inquirer
Episode: Will Julian Lurie be ready to lead the Eagles? | Inside the team's succession plans

Host

Jeff McLane
Philadelphia Inquirer reporter covering the Philadelphia Eagles

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 214 ratings
  • Its about time..

    [Update September 18 2026]

    If anyone reading this would like evidence for everything I said in the original review about Jeff McLane and the cringeworthy Eagles fanboys who are so intellectually stunted, emotionally offended, and pathetically outraged because he has the unmitigated gall to do things like presenting impeccably sourced irrefutable facts, look no further than the reviews of this podcast from anonymous12349, Jones4al, flick181, and the rest of the delicate little snowflakes who hav... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Good for the Tuna
    United States2 months ago
  • You’re a disgrace

    Down the road? The end of the block? More often than not, listening to your sensational bs makes me less likely to subscribe to the Inquirer.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Anonymous12349
    United States5 months ago
  • Great Eagles Pods

    Great pod with Marcus, Jeff. It’ll be interesting how this season shapes up. Thanks!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Friends with Pods
    United States7 months ago
  • Content

    Jeff, great content. POD way better when you have a guest and you don’t literally read from a script.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    bromani3
    United States8 months ago
  • Great Eagles Pods

    Great pod with Breer, Jeff. Got to get him back on in the future. Thanks!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Friends with Pods
    United States8 months ago

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Production is often described as polished and well prepared, while ad length and release frequency draw occasional complaints.
Many value the mix of thoughtful analysis, player stories and context beyond game results.
Listeners praise McLane's reporting, sourcing and insider access to the team.
Guests are often seen as adding insight, though some listeners prefer certain contributors over others.
Some listeners criticize opinion-heavy segments, perceived sensationalism or the tone of particular guests.

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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Should the Eagles let it burn? | The Day After: Eagles vs. Commanders
Q: Is there anything he can do to, quite frankly, save himself?
David Murphy says it is difficult to imagine Sirianni returning, and argues that the more consequential issue is the Eagles' longer-term plan, including their decisions about Jalen Hurts, the draft, and the roster.
Should the Eagles let it burn? | The Day After: Eagles vs. Commanders
Q: What do you think about another poor performance from Nick Sirianni's Eagles?
David Murphy says the problems go beyond one person or a single cause, and the team looks broken beyond repair. He points to roster losses and injuries, but also says the defense's poor run stopping is puzzling.
Big investments, little returns | The Day After: Eagles vs. Cowboys
Q: Should the Eagles throw in the towel and become sellers at the trade deadline?
Murphy says the team first needs to decide which players fit its future and what it can accomplish over the remaining games; he cautions that the return for many trade candidates may not justify the disruption.
Big investments, little returns | The Day After: Eagles vs. Cowboys
Q: Why has a defense that was expected to be the Eagles' strength failed to meet expectations?
McLane and Murphy point to poor run defense, ineffective edge play, injuries, roster-construction decisions, and a lack of successful defensive adjustments.
The Jalen Carter cost - will his historic contract be worth it? | Week 8 vs. Commanders
Q: Will it be as bad as described?
McLane says the salary-cap outlook is difficult but hard to predict, and the Eagles have been effective at managing cap pressure. He expects them to work through it again, while noting that future success depends in part on stronger drafts and cheaper players on rookie contracts.

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Frequently Asked Questions About unCovering the Birds

What is unCovering the Birds about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Reporting and analysis on the Philadelphia Eagles, combining beat reporting, game breakdowns and behind-the-scenes stories. Jeff McLane brings the perspective of a longtime Eagles reporter, with recurring postgame discussions alongside Philadelphia sports journalists such as David Murphy and Marcus Hayes. Episodes examine coaching and front-office decisions, player performance, injuries, roster construction and strategy, often weighing immediate game results against the team's longer-term direction.

The format ranges from focused reporting and player interviews to candid, sometimes critical conversations after games. Players and coaches add firsthand or technical insight, while McLane's reporting connections support stories about decisions... more

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