There are many troubling questions surrounding the local sports scene. I’ve got the answers (that you might not agree with!) to four burning questions in Philly sports.

How can an MLB player not know how to bunt? I’ve got the answer!

I can’t believe I’m going to let J.T. Realmuto off the hook, but I will. If your bosses run baseball games like accountants, you ignore basic skills of the game that they don’t value.

The fact that Rob Thomson never considered laying down a bunt came from way above his head. To not sacrifice the runners is willful ignorance, but it started years ago. The Philadelphia Phillies have lost numerous games on failure to execute this and other fundamentals, but the spreadsheet cowboys don’t care.

Is the banged up Philadelphia Eagles defense ready to survive the Vikings offensive attack?

I’m optimistic that we will see a much better Eagles offensive attack on Thursday Night Football against the Minnesota Vikings. Early scoring would give the defense the opportunity to try and tee off on Kirk Cousins.

There is one huge problem. If you don’t get home like you didn’t on Mac Jones, Cousins has three weapons in the passing game that can cause significant damage. Watch the QB pressure and hits on Thursday. If we don’t see more contact, Cousins and the Vikings can win this game.

Is James Harden ready to act professionally or to create a circus?

My answer will surprise you. I’m going to give James Harden the benefit of the doubt that he won’t decide to go into his Bozo mode like he did to force his way out of Houston. My best guess is he handles this more like the situation in Brooklyn.

I feel a tight hamstring coming soon. James is crafty enough to look the part. He’ll then fail to deliver, much like he did in Games 6 and 7 against the Boston Celtics.

Is the “resistance” to the Philadelphia 76ers arena is being orchestrated?

I posted to my social media a picture yesterday of the latest “organic” protest against the 76ers arena.

John Kincade on Twitter: "Pulled up today on one of those "organic" protests of the new ⁦@sixers⁩ downtown stadium around 11:30. Group was being given orders on what to do when cameras start rolling. A "crowd" of less than 20 and they were rehearsing lines. pic.twitter.com/p1FxSiGXve / Twitter"
Pulled up today on one of those "organic" protests of the new ⁦@sixers⁩ downtown stadium around 11:30. Group was being given orders on what to do when cameras start rolling. A "crowd" of less than 20 and they were rehearsing lines. pic.twitter.com/p1FxSiGXve

A handful of “outraged” protesters didn’t seem interested until the cameras came over. Well-dressed people provided them with signs and coached them up on “What we are going to chant once the cameras are ready to tape?” It was like a D-list movie set. I believe the 76ers arena project needs honest and respectful debate. This kind of choreographed protest to create an anti-arena narrative is weak. It’ll be one of the burning questions in Philly sports while this long-term saga continues.

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Philadelphia Eagles Projected 2023 Week 2 Starters

Jalen Hurts

Quarterback, #1
Oklahoma University/University of Alabama
4th NFL Season- Drafted in 2nd Round (53rd overall) in 2020
D'Andre Swift

Running Back, #0
University of Georgia
4th NFL season- Acquired in a trade from Detroit Lions (April 2023)
A.J. Brown

Wide Receiver, #11
Ole Miss
5th NFL season- Acquired in a trade from Tennessee Titans (April 2022)
DeVonta Smith

Wide Receiver, #6
University of Alabama
3rd NFL Season- Drafted in 1st Round (10th overall) in 2021
Quez Watkins

Wide Receiver, #16
Southern Miss
4th NFL Season- Drafted in 6th Round (200th overall) in 2020
Dallas Goedert

Tight End, #88
South Dakota State
6th NFL Season- Drafted in 2nd Round (48th overall) in 2018
Jordan Mailata

Left Tackle, #68
Jeff Stoutland University
6th NFL Season- Drafted in 7th Round (233rd overall) in 2018
Landon Dickerson

Left Guard, #69
University of Alabama
3rd NFL Season- Drafted in 2nd Round (37th overall) in 2021
Jason Kelce

Center, #62
University of Cincinnati
13th NFL Season- Drafted in 6th Round (191st overall) in 2011
Cam Jurgens

Right Guard, #51
University of Nebraska
2nd NFL Season- Drafted in 2nd Round (51st overall) in 2022
Lane Johnson

Right Tackle, #65
Oklahoma University
11th NFL Season- Drafted in 1st Round (4th overall) in 2013
Brandon Graham

Defensive End, #55
University of Michigan
14th NFL Season- Drafted in 1st Round (13th overall) in 2010
Fletcher Cox

Defensive Tackle, #91
Mississippi State
12th NFL Season- Drafted in 1st Round (12th overall) in 2012
Jordan Davis

Defensive Tackle, #90
University of Georgia
2nd NFL Season- Drafted in 1st Round (13th overall) in 2022
Josh Sweat

Defensive End, #94
Florida State
6th NFL Season- Drafted in 4th Round (130th overall) in 2018
Haason Reddick

Edge Rusher/Linebacker, #7
Temple University
7th NFL Season- Signed in Free Agency (March 2022)
Zach Cunningham

Linebacker, #52
Vanderbilt University
7th NFL Season- Signed in Free Agency (August 2023)
Christian Elliss

Linebacker, #53
University of Idaho
2nd NFL Season- Signed in Free Agency (September 2021)
Darius Slay

Cornerback, #2
Mississippi State University
11th NFL Season- Acquired in trade from Detroit Lions (March 2020)
Josh Jobe

Cornerback, #28
University of Alabama
2nd NFL Season- Signed as Undrafted Free Agent (May 2022)
Justin Evans

Safety, #30
Mississippi Gulf Coast
4th NFL Season- Signed in Free Agency (March 2023)
Terrell Edmunds

Safety, #26
Virginia Tech
6th NFL Season- Signed in Free Agency (March 2023)