Philadelphia sports fans are bracing for disappointment, as the city's four core teams have kicked off 2026 in a less-than-ideal fashion. The Eagles' Wild Card loss to San Francisco has left many feeling frustrated and underwhelmed.
While some fans point fingers at Nick Sirianni, the head coach, others blame Kevin Patullo, the newly fired offensive coordinator. The team's struggles on offense were evident throughout the game, with three-and-outs and slow breaks from the huddle. Even Jalen Hurts, the quarterback, couldn't escape criticism for his performance.
But it wasn't just the Eagles who disappointed in Philly. The Phillies are keeping Kyle Schwarber, largely due to the player's importance to their lineup. However, their offseason moves have been met with skepticism, as the team continues to address its bullpen problems.
The Flyers and Sixers, on the other hand, show glimmers of hope. While they still face long-term rebuilds, there are signs that things might be looking up for both teams. The Flyers' young core is starting to come together, with players like VJ Edgecombe making a name for himself. And while the Sixers aren't quite title contenders yet, Tyrese Maxey and Paul George have been playing some of their best basketball in years.
But despite these positives, Philly fans are still waiting on answers – particularly when it comes to their teams' futures. Will the Eagles find their footing under new leadership? Can the Phillies overcome their bullpen woes? And will the Flyers and Sixers be able to sustain their momentum for an extended period?
For now, Philadelphia sports fans can only wait and watch as these four teams navigate the 2026 season. But one thing is certain – with great power comes great disappointment.
While some fans point fingers at Nick Sirianni, the head coach, others blame Kevin Patullo, the newly fired offensive coordinator. The team's struggles on offense were evident throughout the game, with three-and-outs and slow breaks from the huddle. Even Jalen Hurts, the quarterback, couldn't escape criticism for his performance.
But it wasn't just the Eagles who disappointed in Philly. The Phillies are keeping Kyle Schwarber, largely due to the player's importance to their lineup. However, their offseason moves have been met with skepticism, as the team continues to address its bullpen problems.
The Flyers and Sixers, on the other hand, show glimmers of hope. While they still face long-term rebuilds, there are signs that things might be looking up for both teams. The Flyers' young core is starting to come together, with players like VJ Edgecombe making a name for himself. And while the Sixers aren't quite title contenders yet, Tyrese Maxey and Paul George have been playing some of their best basketball in years.
But despite these positives, Philly fans are still waiting on answers – particularly when it comes to their teams' futures. Will the Eagles find their footing under new leadership? Can the Phillies overcome their bullpen woes? And will the Flyers and Sixers be able to sustain their momentum for an extended period?
For now, Philadelphia sports fans can only wait and watch as these four teams navigate the 2026 season. But one thing is certain – with great power comes great disappointment.
i was talking about this on my reddit thread last week and people were SO divided on what's going on with the eagles lol. some ppl think nick sirianni should be fired, but others are like "hey he's still new to the job" u feel? and can we talk about the phillies for a sec?? keeping kyle schwarber is def a good move, but those offseason moves have me shook 
i need more info on what's going on with that bullpen. and i'm low-key excited for the flyers tho 
vj edgecombe is my boy! 
And have you tried that new soft pretzel place near Reading Terminal Market? Game. Changer. 
Anyway, back to the Eagles... I mean, Nick Sirianni can't do it all alone, but at the same time, Jalen Hurts needs to step up his game. Maybe they should just get some more practice in with a coach who knows what's up... like, someone who didn't come from USC 
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. On paper, their teams should be doing better, but it seems like they're still working through some issues 
. The Eagles' struggles on offense are pretty concerning - Nick Sirianni needs to figure out a way to get his team moving and scoring points 
. And the Phillies' bullpen problems are no joke 
. They need to make some serious moves if they want to stay competitive.
. Those young players are starting to shine and it's exciting to think about what the future might hold for them 
. It's just a shame that Philly fans have to wait around to find out if their teams can sustain this momentum - I feel like they're all stuck in limbo right now 
. And yeah, with great power comes great disappointment... it's just how it goes sometimes 
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. Like, yeah, they've had some tough losses and not-so-great performances, but that's just part of the game, right? Can we expect perfection from any team? 
I think it's awesome that there's still hope for the Flyers and Sixers, even if it's just a glimmer of light in the dark tunnel. And hey, at least Kyle Schwarber is staying with the Phillies! 
That's gotta count for something, right?
they're still gonna have to overpay for some decent player just to make a run at the playoffs, and we all know that's never gonna happen... meanwhile, the sixers are still stuck in rebuild mode, so yeah lets not get our hopes up just yet 
i mean, don't get me wrong, tyrese maxey is sick, but paul george can barely walk without tripping over his own feet 
. and omg Kyle Schwarber is staying w/ the Phillies! 
& de Sixers are gettin closer to dat title 
! but i still wanna see what happens next season... fingers crossed 4 a comeback 
it's def disappoining to see our eagles team strugglin so bad but i got faith in nick sirianni he'll figure somethin out 
and kevin patullo was def due for a change anyway the phillies need 2 address that bullpen ASAP 
but yay for the flyers & sixers!! 
vj edgecombe is a star 
can't wait 4 more updates 
i mean, can't they just be happy for their teams showing some glimmers of hope? do they need to immediately freak out and assume everything is gonna tank? like, chill out, folks 
the eagles will find their footing, the phillies' bullpen issues are gonna get sorted (or so we'll keep telling ourselves 
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nicksirianni and kevinpatullo gotta step up their game, or else 
. Nick Sirianni's gotta prove himself or get replaced. And those bullpen woes? Sounds like a perfect example of how our public services could use some TLC - you know, more funding and better planning.
like vj edgecombe is on fire on the flyers and tyrese maxey & paul george r killing it on the sixers 
The Eagles' loss was a total bummer – I mean, who wants to watch three-and-outs all game? 
. But you know what? I still love 'em. They're my teams, and they're gonna get back on track. It's just a matter of time, right? 
. Anyway, it's gonna be a wild ride for Philly sports fans in 2026 - can't wait to see what happens next