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Episode 284: Tampering, Legally

Greg Crone March 12, 2025

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This week on You’re Wrong… And Here’s Why:

Introduction & Free Agency Reactions

  • 00:00:29 – 00:08:04
    • Greg reflects on losing key players in free agency but feels optimistic about the Eagles’ position.
    • Discussion on Philadelphia sports struggles, including the Flyers constantly starting games in a deficit.
    • Greg expresses excitement for baseball season, hoping for a distraction.

NBA Tanking & Cooper Flagg Discussion

  • 00:10:49 – 02:35.53
    • Chris is baffled by blatant tanking in the NBA, highlighting the Jazz and Raptors sitting their top players.
    • The Sixers are struggling to out-tank other teams, but their 9-3 record in December hurt their chances.
    • Cooper Flagg is a good prospect, but not at the level of LeBron, Shaq, or Wembanyama.
    • Greg thinks Sixers fans are in a tough spot, unsure whether to cheer for wins or losses.

NFL Free Agency: Tampering & Eagles’ Offseason Strategy

  • 02:50:36 – 07:38.00
    • Chris and Greg discuss the “legal tampering” period, questioning why it’s still called tampering if it’s allowed.
    • The Buccaneers quickly signed Haason Reddick, which suggests they were negotiating beforehand.
    • Howie Roseman urged Eagles fans to be patient, but Greg jokes that Philadelphia fans are never patient.

Washington Commanders & NFC East Moves

  • 07:44.87 – 12:07.68
    • Washington traded for Laremy Tunsil from the Texans, adding him to newly acquired Deebo Samuel.
    • Chris notes that Tunsil struggled in Houston but should improve in a new system.
    • Greg is frustrated watching NFC East rivals improve while the Eagles remain conservative.

Chicago Bears’ Strong Free Agency Moves

  • 12:07.68 – 13:39.48
    • Chris praises the Bears’ additions of Joe Thuney and Drew Dalman to protect Caleb Williams.
    • The team is likely to draft RB Ashton Jeanty, mirroring the Lions’ Jameer Gibbs pick last year.
    • Greg thinks drafting a running back high isn’t always bad if they fit the team’s scheme.

Eagles’ Quarterback Moves & Kenny Pickett Trade

  • 13:58.01 – 15:23.32
    • The Eagles acquired Dorian Thompson-Robinson, but Greg’s friend confused him with Dorial Green-Beckham.
    • Kenny Pickett was traded to Cleveland.
    • The Eagles prefer Tanner McKee as the backup, signaling confidence in the young QB.

Dallas Cowboys Sign Javonte Williams

  • 18:19.33 – 19:30.62
    • Chris hates seeing a player he likes go to a division rival.
    • Greg recalls once trading for Williams in fantasy football before his knee injury.
    • They wonder why the Broncos gave up on Williams so quickly despite flashes of talent.

NFL Free Agency Rundown

  • 19:52.56 – 22:59.55
    • Jonathan Allen signed with the Vikings for three years, $20 million.
    • Javon Hargrave is also signing with Minnesota, a move that surprised Chris.
    • The Vikings are aggressively upgrading their defensive line.

C.J. Gardner-Johnson’s Trade & Unexpected Classy Response

  • 22:58.62 – 25:53.82
    • Chris expected a fiery response from C.J. Gardner-Johnson, given his past reaction to leaving Philly.
    • Instead, CJGJ wrote a heartfelt farewell to the city, thanking the team and fans.
    • Greg is surprised by the maturity in his statement.

NFL Draft: Eagles’ Potential Targets

  • 26:31.76 – 28:59.55
    • Chris suggests drafting Penn State safety Kevin Winston Jr., who was once a projected first-round pick.
    • The Eagles will likely target a defensive lineman like Derrick Harmon or Walter Nolen.
    • Chris believes Howie Roseman will continue to focus on the trenches in the first round.

MLB & Bryce Harper’s Position Shift

  • 30:55.15 – 32:56.32
    • Bryce Harper offered to return to the outfield if the Phillies find a new first baseman.
    • Chris thinks this signals the team’s need for another big bat.
    • Greg is skeptical of Harper shifting positions again but understands the reasoning.

Wrexham’s Promotion Battle in League One

  • 33:08.06 – 40:53.29
    • Wrexham is fighting for automatic promotion but lost to a weaker team, putting them in a must-win scenario.
    • Chris fears their scoring issues could cost them promotion, even with new additions.
    • If Wrexham reaches the Championship, they will need to overhaul the roster again.

Final Thoughts & Wrap-Up

  • 40:53.29 – End
    • Chris and Greg discuss promotion/relegation challenges in soccer, comparing it to the Nottingham Forest model.

 

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