Zach Berman's Avatar

Zach Berman

@zberm.bsky.social

Senior Writer at The Athletic Covers the Eagles and the NFL Prev.: PHLY, Inquirer, Star-Ledger, Wash. Post Author: UNDERDOGS, The Franchise, Leap Year Adjunct: Colo. State. zach@allphly.com

6,437 Followers  |  16 Following  |  256 Posts  |  Joined: 12.11.2024  |  1.9032

Latest posts by zberm.bsky.social on Bluesky

Thank you!

03.10.2025 16:15 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I’m mid way through #LeapYear and it’s awesome. @zberm.bsky.social does a great job of letting the players/staff tell their own story in their own words, expertly knitting them together with his insight. Bravo!

03.10.2025 15:55 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
Book cover of Leap Year: The Philadelphia Eagles' Ascent to Super Bowl Champions. By Zach Berman. Foreword by Brandon Graham. Cover design features a photo of Saquon Barkley leaping backwards over a defender while carrying the football.

Book cover of Leap Year: The Philadelphia Eagles' Ascent to Super Bowl Champions. By Zach Berman. Foreword by Brandon Graham. Cover design features a photo of Saquon Barkley leaping backwards over a defender while carrying the football.

TOMORROW: Meet @zberm.bsky.social and pick up a signed copy of Leap Year at Barnes & Noble Plymouth Meeting. Event starts at 1pm. More info: buff.ly/pXaUKZx

03.10.2025 14:37 β€” πŸ‘ 12    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
Preview
Broncos-Eagles Predictions and Mailbag With Zach Berman!

New Philly Special! Eagles-Broncos predictions, news from NovaCare, and mailbag with @zberm.bsky.social and @daboulciff.bsky.social!

open.spotify.com/episode/0vur...

02.10.2025 20:15 β€” πŸ‘ 15    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
Preview
Vic Fangio is short on sentimentality β€”Β not success β€” before facing Broncos he once coached

Vic Fangio wore a Broncos hoodie and brought up Dick Allen unprompted before the last Eagles-Broncos game.

Much has changed since 2021. The Allen remarks remain.

Fangio is short on sentimentality this week. He's not short on success. Read @theathletic.com: www.nytimes.com/athletic/668...

03.10.2025 10:56 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Post image

Sunday in Tampa, the Eagles became the only team over the last two years to not complete a second-half pass.

And won anyway.

Will the real Philly offense please stand up?

http://dlvr.it/TNMW7X

29.09.2025 19:02 β€” πŸ‘ 28    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 1

Thank you!

29.09.2025 21:52 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Post image

3 for 3, ZB @zberm.bsky.social

29.09.2025 21:50 β€” πŸ‘ 9    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
Post image

- Which offense better represents the Eagles: The one from the 1st half or 2nd half?
- Saquon Barkley identifies biggest issue with running game
- Nick Sirianni's postgame message
- Exorcising Tampa Bay demons

...and more, in postgame column: www.nytimes.com/athletic/667...

29.09.2025 10:52 β€” πŸ‘ 18    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
Preview
Eagles-Bucs Predictions and Mailbag With Zach Berman!

New Philly Special: Eagles-Bucs predictions, news from NovaCare, injury updates, and mailbag with @zberm.bsky.social!

Note: ZB said to buy stock in the Sixers (episode was recorded this morning). The Berman Curse? @daboulciff.bsky.social

open.spotify.com/episode/4DQr...

25.09.2025 19:57 β€” πŸ‘ 20    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 1
Preview
'Best player I've ever been around': Eagles 'prototype' RT Lane Johnson demonstrates his value

Lane Johnson is the Eagles' prototype at OT. One problem:

β€œWhen I think of β€˜prototype,’ I think of something that can be re-created,” Brett Toth said. β€œIt’s pretty tough to re-create Lane Johnson.”

More on the "best player" Nick Sirianni ever coached:

www.nytimes.com/athletic/665...

25.09.2025 10:35 β€” πŸ‘ 16    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
The cover of the Zach Berman book on the Philadelphia Eagles, Leap Year, on a turf background with an Eagles helmet off to the side

The cover of the Zach Berman book on the Philadelphia Eagles, Leap Year, on a turf background with an Eagles helmet off to the side

Out today: the definitive account of how the @philadelphiaeagles.bsky.social returned the Lombardi Trophy to Philly! Order Leap Year by @zberm.bsky.social now: www.barnesandnoble.com/w/leap-year-...

23.09.2025 15:53 β€” πŸ‘ 9    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Post image

Available TODAY...

Leap Year: The Philadelphia Eagles' Ascent to Super Bowl Champions

...Relive the Super Bowl season, go behind the scenes of the unforgettable moments, and learn about the characters who helped make 2024 the Eagles' Leap Year.

23.09.2025 14:33 β€” πŸ‘ 75    πŸ” 8    πŸ’¬ 8    πŸ“Œ 1
Preview
Eagles notes: Accountability from Hurts, Carter's conditioning, Tush Push reaction

Jalen Hurts takes accountability
- Jalen Carter needs to get in better shape, per Vic Fangio
- Tush Push reaction from O-linemen
- Injury updates
- Eagles-Rams prediction

Weekend notes, on @theathletic.com:

www.nytimes.com/athletic/664...

20.09.2025 13:35 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
Post image

Saquon Barkley believes that greatness is measured by championships, not stats.

Now that he has won a Super Bowl, is there something even greater awaiting the Eagles star?

http://dlvr.it/TN8dRM

18.09.2025 17:02 β€” πŸ‘ 46    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 6    πŸ“Œ 3
Preview
Saquon Barkley broke records in first Eagles season. Is there an encore in 2025? No one has ever rushed for 2,000 yards twice. Barkley just might be the perfect candidate to do so.

Saquon Barkley's signature season finally allowed him to give an autograph that had long been forbidden.

Then there was another autograph this offseason that left him honored.

What these two signatures say about "2K-Sa" in 2025, on
@theathletic.com: www.nytimes.com/athletic/663...

18.09.2025 10:33 β€” πŸ‘ 13    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 3    πŸ“Œ 0
Preview
Eagles Thoughts: β€˜Tush Push’ in spotlight, need for explosive plays, DTs thriving The Eagles say they need to continue to work on their timing with the controversial play.

8 Eagles thoughts on...

- Tush Push in the spotlight
- More Jalen Hurts deep balls!
- Maximizing A.J. Brown
- Eagles DTs thrive
- Jake Elliott's hot start
- Za'Darius Smith can still play
- What was the plan at TE?
- The end-of-half game management

www.nytimes.com/athletic/663...

16.09.2025 12:55 β€” πŸ‘ 10    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Preview
Eagles defense dominates Super Bowl rematch as rookie grabs first INT off Mahomes The Eagles defense sank the Chiefs in the Super Bowl and did so again on Sunday with an updated cast.

It was a different rookie with the INT off Patrick Mahomes.

It was a different game plan from Vic Fangio.

But the end result was similar to February from the Eagles defense.

More on @theathletic.com:

www.nytimes.com/athletic/663...

15.09.2025 10:45 β€” πŸ‘ 28    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Preview
Eagles-Chiefs Predictions, and the Return of the Mailbag With Zach Berman!

New Philly Special! Eagles-Chiefs predictions, updates from NovaCare, and the return of the mailbag with @zberm.bsky.social!

@daboulciff.bsky.social

open.spotify.com/episode/3hYS...

11.09.2025 19:24 β€” πŸ‘ 23    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 6    πŸ“Œ 1
Preview
Cooper DeJean’s Super Bowl pick six changed his life. He doesn’t want it to define his career The play turned DeJean into a Philadelphia legend as a rookie.

Cooper DeJean’s Super Bowl pick six changed his life. He doesn’t want it to define his career

More at @theathletic.com:
www.nytimes.com/athletic/661...

10.09.2025 12:30 β€” πŸ‘ 34    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 1

Sure β€” thank you!

08.09.2025 20:24 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

8 Eagles thoughts include:

- A.J. Brown's targets
- Baun-Campbell combo
- Jordan Davis excels
- Discipline required
- What will happen at fullback?
- Za'Darius Smith's role
- Micah Parsons interest
- GB looms as a threat

Read on @theathletic.com:

www.nytimes.com/athletic/660...

08.09.2025 10:53 β€” πŸ‘ 23    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0
Preview
Jalen Carter's ejection for spitting on Dak Prescott β€” and how the Eagles responded

"To not be able to start the game, finish the game, it fβ€”ed me up. We’ll get it better. It won’t happen again. I can make that promise."

Inside Jalen Carter's ejection β€” with perspective from Carter, D. Prescott, N. Sirianni, teammates, and the official: www.nytimes.com/athletic/660...

05.09.2025 13:33 β€” πŸ‘ 18    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 1
Preview
Saquon Barkley chats with Emmitt Smith, Micah Parsons reaction, Eagles-Cowboys prediction The defending champions will kick off their 2025 campaign with a banner ceremony.

Saquon Barkley called Emmitt Smith this summer. He wanted to speak with the NFL's all-time leading rusher about consistency and longevity.

More on @theathletic.com, plus:

- Micah Parsons reaction
- Lineup notes
- Eagles-Cowboys Prediction

www.nytimes.com/athletic/659...

04.09.2025 13:14 β€” πŸ‘ 8    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Post image

Jalen Hurts gifted Merrill Reese signed cleats with a personalized message: ...You saw it when no one else could...

β€œSome people see it and some people don’t," Hurts explained.

Did you see it, too?

What's next for the Super Bowl MVP, on @theathletic.com: www.nytimes.com/athletic/659...

03.09.2025 11:19 β€” πŸ‘ 47    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0
Preview
What I’m seeing from the Philadelphia Eagles: Strides from CBs, Moro Ojomo’s emergence Plus, how the offense is looking under Kevin Patullo.

Observations from the Eagles' summer for @theathletic.com as part a league-wide series, including:

- What the second-year CBs mean for the franchise
- Moro Ojomo's emergence
- What right guard competition?
- How's the offense?

www.nytimes.com/athletic/659...

02.09.2025 12:10 β€” πŸ‘ 14    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Preview
Eagles Season Predictions: 10 Questions With Zach Berman!

New Philly Special! @zberm.bsky.social is back for Eagles season predictions.

@daboulciff.bsky.social

open.spotify.com/episode/4iW4...

01.09.2025 19:31 β€” πŸ‘ 31    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 6    πŸ“Œ 2

This is why I ask!

02.09.2025 12:09 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Preview
Eagles superlatives: Potential MVP, breakout players, regression candidate and more

Eagles superlatives...

- Most likely award winner
- Most likely to reach 1st Pro Bowl
- The "Wow, he's a star" breakout
- The "from-backup-to-key starter" breakout
- Midseason storyline we're not discussing yet

...and so much more, on @theathletic.com:
www.nytimes.com/athletic/658...

29.08.2025 12:12 β€” πŸ‘ 16    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 3    πŸ“Œ 0
Preview
How the 2025 post-Super Bowl Eagles are different than 2018 β€” and the lessons they learned

How the 2025 post-Super Bowl Eagles are different than 2018 β€” and the lessons they learned

www.nytimes.com/athletic/657...

28.08.2025 10:39 β€” πŸ‘ 21    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

@zberm is following 16 prominent accounts