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The New England Patriots fall to the Raiders 20–13 in Week 1. Brian Hines and Alex Barth react to the loss, break down Drake Maye's performance, and discuss early concerns with the offense, defense, and special teams. ⏰ EPISODE TIMELINE ⏰ 0:00 – Patriots lose opener to Raiders 5:00 – Drake Maye's first start of 2025 12:00 – Offensive struggles and O-line questions 20:00 – WR rotation and key takeaways 28:00 – Defensive breakdowns and blitz issues 35:00 – Special teams miscues 42:00 – Looking ahead to Miami ⁠⁠Patriots Beat on CLNS Media is Powered by:

CLNS Media's Brian Hines and Alex Barth preview Week 1 of the Patriots' 2025 season as New England opens against the Las Vegas Raiders. The guys break down key matchups, offensive storylines, defensive expectations, and the biggest questions heading into the season opener. SUBSCRIBE to the Patriots Daily Podcast w/ Taylor Kyles & Mike Kadlick  ⤵️

Tune-in as Evan Lazar and Alex Barth cover the latest inside Patriots Nation as they approach week 1. They discuss the widely surprising release of veteran safety Jabrill Peppers and what that mean for this years scheme and its longterm plans. They talk season predictions by analyzing the depth chart and individual preseason performances. Plus, they do a full preview of Sunday's matchup against the Raiders, talk fantasy football, college prospects and more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(00:00) Alex Barth and Matt Dolloff start the annual Sports Hub’s Patriots Preview Show with their general expectations for the season. (13:56) We continue by debating how much of an impact the Patriots’ rookies will have in 2025. (26:03) Barth and Dolloff share their thoughts about the Patriots offense, focusing on Drake Maye’s sophomore-year development. (45:05) We flip sides on the gridiron, setting expectations for the Patriots’ defense. (59:54) We take a look at the Patriots’ schedule, predicting their record. (1:11:40) The crew share stories from other NFL franchises that interest them. (1:22:06) The Sports Hub’s Patriots Preview Show concludes with early thoughts about the Patriots’ season opener against the Raiders.

(00:00) Alex Barth and Mark Dondero are filling in for Felger and Mazz, starting hour three by discussing the biggest storyline for the Patriots in 2025. (11:09) The guys take your lovely phone calls. (23:44) We debate the best Week 1s in Patriots history. (34:18) Hour four finishes with five questions that have nothing to do with sports.

(00:00) Alex Barth and Mark Dondero are filling in for Felger and Mazz, discussing the Patriots’ season opener against the Raiders. (12:42) We continue by discussing Bill Belichick's college debut against TCU. (24:17) The crew previews the first week of the NFL season before dissecting the Cowboys trading Micah Parsons. (31:44) We wrap up hour two by rehashing our thoughts throughout the show so far.

(00:00) Alex Barth and Mark Dondero are filling in for Felger and Mazz, starting the show by evaluating the pressure Drake Maye is under ahead of his sophomore campaign. (15:48) We talk about Christian Gonzalez potentially missing Week 1 with a hamstring injury he suffered at the outset of training camp. (23:41) Dondero shares a list of quarterbacks asking Barth if he would be happy if Maye turned into one of those signal callers on his list. (34:37) We continue our discussion about how second-year quarterbacks have fared historically.

(00:00) Alex Barth and Mark Dondero are filling in for Felger and Mazz, talking about the ugly end to the Patriots’ dynasty. () The crew continues with a discussion about the seasons, fall and Halloween. () We finish the day by talking about music before going back to Drake Maye’s quarterback expectations in 2025. () Final Word.

(0:00) Alex Barth is in for Joe Murray and he starts off a loaded sports news day with Payton Tolle being called up by the Sox and the Cowboys trading Micah Parsons to the Packers. (14:10) Barth continues to talk Red Sox calling up Payton Tolle and getting his first major league start against Paul Skenes. (25:30) The Red Sox upcoming schedule is discussed with the team having some easy games ahead of them and maybe a real shot at the AL East title.

(0:00) Alex Barth leads off the second hour with the blockbuster trade in the NFL earlier today with the Cowboys trading Micah Parsons to the Packers. (15:40) Barth reacts to the quotes coming out of the Jerry Jones press conference and why it's eerily similar to the Nico Harrison press conference post Luka trade. (26:30) Barth continues to talk Jerry Jones and mixes in his thoughts on the Patriots roster heading into week 1. (34:50) Another edition of in or out wraps up the second hour of Thursday's show.

(0:00) Barth leads off the third hour with the Red Sox sweep of the Orioles and the team calling up Peyton Tolle to face Paul Skenes and the Pirates tomorrow. (15:45) Mac Cerullo from the Boston Herald joins the show to talk all things Red Sox and Payton Tolle ahead of his MLB debut. (27:40) Barth reacts to the Patriots new rivalry jerseys they released today. (34:20) Another edition of Murray's Musings with Alex Barth wraps up the third hour.

On this crossover episode of Patriots Daily and Patriots Beat with CLNS Media's Taylor Kyles, SI's Mike Kadlick, Alex Barth of 98.5 The Sports Hub and Brian Hines of Pats Pulpit come together for a live to React to the Patriots 53-Man Roster as well as the teams new practice squad members. SUBSCRIBE to the Patriots Daily Podcast w/ Taylor Kyles & Mike Kadlick  ⤵️

On this crossover episode of Patriots Daily and Patriots Beat with CLNS Media's Taylor Kyles, SI's Mike Kadlick, Alex Barth of 98.5 The Sports Hub and Brian Hines of Pats Pulpit come together for a live to React to the Patriots 53-Man Roster as well as the teams new practice squad members. SUBSCRIBE to the Patriots Daily Podcast w/ Taylor Kyles & Mike Kadlick  ⤵️

On this crossover episode of Patriots Daily and Patriots Beat with CLNS Media's Taylor Kyles, SI's Mike Kadlick, Alex Barth of 98.5 The Sports Hub and Brian Hines of Pats Pulpit come together for a live to React to the Patriots 53-Man Roster as well as the teams new practice squad members. SUBSCRIBE to the Patriots Daily Podcast w/ Taylor Kyles & Mike Kadlick  ⤵️

(00:00) Alex Bath Joins the Show to share his takeaways of the cuts made by the New England Patriots! (PLEASE be aware timecodes may shift up to a few minutes due to inserted ads) CONNECT WITH TOUCHER & HARDY: linktr.ee/ToucherandHardy For the latest updates, visit the show page on 985thesportshub.com. Follow 98.5 The Sports Hub on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. Watch the show every morning on YouTube, and subscribe to stay up-to-date with all the best moments from Boston’s home for sports!

Tune-in as Evan Lazar and Alex Barth give their takes on the initial 53-man roster finalized by the Patriots. They share their thoughts on the density of the wide receiver room, depth on the defense and more. Plus, they react live to the moves made after the waiver wire goes live.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Alex Barth and Matt Dolloff share their reactions to the New England Patriots' roster cuts, waiver claims, practice squad signings, and more.

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand with Phil Perry in for Zolak and Alex Barth in for McKone start the first hour by talking about what the big move is for the Patriots as Trey Hendrickson and Terry McLaurin are off the table. (12:13) The crew think about if the Patriots should trade for Jakobi Meyers. (20:37) We touch on how we think players did during training camp. (29:10) We finish the hour with recapping the Red Sox win against the Orioles last night.

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand with Phil Perry in for Zolak and Alex Barth in for McKone start the second hour debating if Drake Maye feels pressure right now to throw to Diggs. (11:27) We touch on a potential Kyle Dugger and Anfernee Jennings trade. (27:31) We finish the hour playing This or That!

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand with Phil Perry in for Zolak and Alex Barth in for McKone start the third hour taking calls and reactions (10:57) We discuss if the expectations are too high for the Patriots and do more this or that. (21:55) The crew takes more calls. (28:59) The guys finish the hour by reacting to Nick Wright's comments that the Patriots are going to the playoffs; What games are the Patriots winning?

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand with Phil Perry in for Zolak and Alex Barth in for McKone start the final hour reacting to the announcement of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce getting engaged; Bob Socci joins the show. (15:55) The crew discuss who Taylor and Travis should have preform at their wedding. (24:36) We finish the day with Phil Perry giving an injury update on Christian Gonzalez. (35:17) Today’s Takeaway.

Alex Barth of 98.5 The Sports Hub and Brian Hines of Pats Pulpit break down Day 19 of New England Patriots training camp. The guys dive into why Kyle Williams' return is so important for the offense, and whether Cole Strange's time in Foxborough could be coming to an end. They also recap camp storylines, discuss potential roster cuts, and what to watch as preseason winds down. SUBSCRIBE to the Patriots Beat Podcast  ⤵️

Alex Barth of 98.5 The Sports Hub and Brian Hines of Pats Pulpit break down Day 19 of New England Patriots training camp. The guys dive into why Kyle Williams' return is so important for the offense, and whether Cole Strange's time in Foxborough could be coming to an end. They also recap camp storylines, discuss potential roster cuts, and what to watch as preseason winds down. SUBSCRIBE to the Patriots Beat Podcast  ⤵️

Greg Bedard from The Boston Sports Journal joined Joe Murray and Alex Barth following the Patriots 42-10 loss to the New York Giants on Thursday night. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Alex Barth of 98.5 The Sports Hub and Brian Hines of Pats Pulpit go LIVE on the Patriots Beat Podcast to discuss the preseason finale and preview roster cuts. SUBSCRIBE to the Patriots Beat Podcast  ⤵️

(0:00) McCarthy leads off the second hour with the Patriots final preseason game tomorrow night and what he expects or doesn't expect to see tomorrow night. (13:10) The stations very own Alex Barth joins the show to talk all things Patriots leading into tomorrow's final preseason game. (32:30) Another edition of in or out wraps up hour two.

Tune-in as Evan Lazar and Alex Barth cover a stacked final two preseason weeks inside Patriots nation. They recap the team's week in Minnesota, comparing camp performance to game play and share observations on the individual performances of Drake Maye, Efton Chism, the offensive line and more. They preview Thursday's preseason finale against the New York Giants and share what they expect from scheme to playing time. Plus, they take a shot at predicting the 53-man roster, review the current trade market and more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Alex Barth of 98.5 The Sports Hub and Brian Hines of Pats Pulpit go LIVE on the Patriots Beat Podcast to discuss the 18th practice of Patriots training camp ahead of the preseason finale. SUBSCRIBE to the Patriots Beat Podcast  ⤵️

(00:00) The guys react to a new San Diego Padres song made by fans, and go back to watch the infamous Padres fan song from 2 years ago. (18:36) Alex Barth, who covers the New England Patriots for 98.5, joins the show via zoom to discuss the Patriots’ offseason so far. (32:06) The guys talk about bike outfits, if they currently own a bike, and much more! (PLEASE be aware timecodes may shift up to a few minutes due to inserted ads) CONNECT WITH TOUCHER & HARDY: linktr.ee/ToucherandHardy For the latest updates, visit the show page on 985thesportshub.com. Follow 98.5 The Sports Hub on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. Watch the show every morning on YouTube, and subscribe to stay up-to-date with all the best moments from Boston’s home for sports!

CLNS Media's Taylor Kyles, SI's Mike Kadlick and 98.5 The Sports Hub's Alex Barth join forces for a LIVE Patriots Daily & Patriots Beat crossover show, recapping everything from the Patriots' 17th training camp practice as they get ready for their final preseason game on Thursday against the New York Giants. SUBSCRIBE to the Patriots Beat Podcast  ⤵️

CLNS Media's Taylor Kyles, SI's Mike Kadlick and 98.5 The Sports Hub's Alex Barth join forces for a LIVE Patriots Daily & Patriots Beat crossover show, recapping everything from the Patriots' 17th training camp practice as they get ready for their final preseason game on Thursday against the New York Giants. SUBSCRIBE to the Patriots Daily Podcast w/ Taylor Kyles & Mike Kadlick  ⤵️

(0:00) Chris Gasper of The Boston Globe joins the show and opens the hour discussing the latest with the Patriots. (15:41) Felger, Murray, McCarthy, and Chris Gasper discuss Drake Maye’s comments on learning Josh McDaniels’ offense. Plus, a surprise visit from Alex Barth. (27:00) Chris Gasper weighs in with his thoughts on the Celtics 2025-2026 schedule and the recent Celtics sale being approved by the NBA Board of Governors. (35:39) Gasper shares his final thoughts on the show.

(00:00) McKone and Alex Barth start the final hour reacting to the reports out of Minnesota; Is Drake Maye showing signs of growth? (13:10) Zoverdrive AKA the Barth-tender! (25:49) We finish the day with Barth-Tender continued. (34:39) Fake Promo Friday. This episode of Zolak & Bertrand is brought to you in part by Profluent. https://go.happinessexperiment.com/begin-aff-o1-page2-107890-365938?am_id=podcast2025&utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=michael

(00:00) McKone and Alex Barth start today's show recapping the Patriots joint practice with the Vikings and the offensive line struggles. (12:04) The guys talk about Drake Maye’s growth and how they feel about rookie offensive linemen protecting his blind side. (25:31) We touch on what we are looking for during tomorrow's preseason game against the Vikings. (32:56) The guys finish the hour debating the chances that the Patriots keep 7 wide receivers on their roster. This episode of Zolak & Bertrand is brought to you in part by Profluent. https://go.happinessexperiment.com/begin-aff-o1-page2-107890-365938?am_id=podcast2025&utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=michael

(00:00) McKone and Alex Barth start the second hour discussing their concerns with Stefon Diggs as issues are reportedly arising. (9:41) The crew reacts to the reports that Michigan is being fined $20 million for stealing signs. (23:07) McKone and Barth go around the NFL. (34:56) We finish the hour with more around the NFL. This episode of Zolak & Bertrand is brought to you in part by Profluent. https://go.happinessexperiment.com/begin-aff-o1-page2-107890-365938?am_id=podcast2025&utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=michael

(00:00) McKone and Alex Barth start the third hour with This or That! (9:14) The guys continue This or That. (21:06) The crew debate who has the most to lose or gain during tomorrow's preseason game against the Vikings. (29:49) The guys finish off the hour talking about if they would like a Red Sox alumni home run derby. This episode of Zolak & Bertrand is brought to you in part by Profluent. https://go.happinessexperiment.com/begin-aff-o1-page2-107890-365938?am_id=podcast2025&utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=michael

Tune-in as Evan Lazar and Alex Barth break down all the action from the Patriots two joint practices with the Minnesota Vikings. They discuss day 1 and the exciting moments from the team's productive day, including a great performance from Drake Maye and the offense. Day 2 sees a slight drop off in performance by the Patriots. Evan and Alex share their main concerning and positive takes as they head to face off with the Vikings in week 2 of the preseason.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(0:00) Michael Holley, Paul Perillo, and Alex Barth open the final hour of the show resetting their thoughts on the Red Sox win last night against the Astros and if they will make the playoffs. (10:56) The guys discuss the Red Sox roster and if it is good enough for the playoffs. (22:13) They discuss the news of the Celtics sale being approved by the NBA Board of Governors. (35:32) The Final Word!

(0:00) Michael Holley, Paul Perillo, and Alex Barth open the show discussing the win for the Red Sox against the Astros last night.(15:03) The guys talk about the performance of starter Dustin May in last night’s win.(24:39) Callers weigh in on the Red Sox.(37:05) They share more thoughts regarding the Red Sox lack of moves at the trade deadline. Plus, callers weigh in.

(00:00) The guys react to a clip from Charlotte Wilder’s podcast talking about how she was called by Jordon Hudson. (18:29) Alex Barth, who covers the Patriots, joins the show via zoom to talk about the Patriots’ first preseason game and the upcoming season. (30:25) The guys circle back to Charlotte Wilder’s phone call with a very emotional Jordon Hudson. (PLEASE be aware timecodes may shift up to a few minutes due to inserted ads) CONNECT WITH TOUCHER & HARDY: linktr.ee/ToucherandHardy For the latest updates, visit the show page on 985thesportshub.com. Follow 98.5 The Sports Hub on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. Watch the show every morning on YouTube, and subscribe to stay up-to-date with all the best moments from Boston’s home for sports!

Alex Barth of 98.5 The Sports Hub and Brian Hines of Pats Pulpit go LIVE to recap the Patriots win in their. preseason opener vs the Commanders. SUBSCRIBE to the Patriots Beat Podcast ⤵️

Alex Barth of 98.5 The Sports Hub and Brian Hines of Pats Pulpit go LIVE to recap the Patriots win in their. preseason opener vs the Commanders. SUBSCRIBE to the Patriots Beat Podcast ⤵️

(00:00) Tim McKone & Alex Barth start today's show by talking about the expectations of the Patriots ahead of this first preseason game against the Commanders. (13:17) Barth Bites- What is Alex Barth watching for tonight? (24:20) We discuss the 3 keys to success for the Patriots this season. (35:18) The guys finish the hour discussing which Patriots wide receivers are going to make the team. This episode of Zolak & Bertrand is brought to you in part by Profluent. https://go.happinessexperiment.com/begin-aff-o1-page2-107890-365938?am_id=podcast2025&utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=michael

(00:00) McKone and Alex Barth start the second hour with breaking news; Joe Mazzulla signs a multi-year extension with the Celtics. (10:36) The crew reacts to a new report that opponents believe the Red Sox are stealing signs. (22:01) The guys talk more about the Roman Anthony deal. (30:34) We finish the hour playing This or That! This episode of Zolak & Bertrand is brought to you in part by Profluent. https://go.happinessexperiment.com/begin-aff-o1-page2-107890-365938?am_id=podcast2025&utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=michael

(00:00) McKone and Alex Barth start the third hour with going around the NFL discussing news and debating starters. (14:58) The guys discuss the 2024 quarterback draft class. (23:04) The guys finish off the hour talking about the Tom Brady statue that is being unveiled tonight and what pose it would be. This episode of Zolak & Bertrand is brought to you in part by Profluent. https://go.happinessexperiment.com/begin-aff-o1-page2-107890-365938?am_id=podcast2025&utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=michael

(00:00) McKone and Alex Barth start the last hour debate on who will be the preseason darling during tonight's Patriots vs Commanders game. (8:43) This week's edition of Barth-tender where Alex Barth takes over the show in place of Zo. (22:20) We finish the day with calls and reactions to everything. (35:17) Today’s Takeaways. This episode of Zolak & Bertrand is brought to you in part by Profluent. https://go.happinessexperiment.com/begin-aff-o1-page2-107890-365938?am_id=podcast2025&utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=michael

The NFL season is almost here, so it's time to preview Buffalo's division on the Cover 1 Buffalo podcast, hosted by Greg Tompsett. Joining the pod is Co-Host of the Patriots Catch-22 podcast Alex Barth, Host of the Cool Your Jets podcast Michael Nania, and Dolphins Talk contributor Marisa Marino, to help provide insight on Buffalo's division rivals.Join us as we discuss expectations for the Bills, Patriots, Jets, and Dolphins, predict division awards, and project breakout players for the 2025 season.Timestamps 0:00 Intro3:10 Vibe Check14:15 Which team(s) will exceed Vegas expectations?20:10 Which team(s) will fall short of Vegas expectations?27:43 AFC East MVP (excluding Josh Allen)34:22 Defensive Player of the Year38:27 Best positional unit in division43:24 Offensive Rookie of the Year47:20 Defensive Rookie of the Year 50:52 Breakout Players 59:19 Standings Predictions 1:04:38 Outro

(0:00) Felger, Murray, and Alex Barth open the show discussing the Patriots and Commanders joint practice that had multiple fights break out during it. (17:11) Alex Barth gives his thoughts on what he saw at Patriots Training Camp today. (25:23) The callers weigh in on all things Patriots. (34:48) More thoughts from Felger on his dislike of the joint practices that are held every year during training camps.

(0:00) Felger, Murray, and Alex Barth open the third hour of the show discussing Drake Maye and his performance so far in Patriots Training Camp. (15:20) Discussion on the top quarterbacks in the NFL and where Drake Maye lines up to them. (24:33) How has former Patriots QB Joe Milton looked in Dallas Cowboys Training Camp so far? (32:38) Felger resets his thoughts on joint practices and why he doesn’t care about them anymore.

(0:00) Felger, Mazz, and Murray kick off the show with a conversation about Drake Maye, Will Campbell, and the rest of the Patriots offense following their rocky training camp performance on Friday. (13:27) Alex Barth of 985thesportshub.com joins the guys from training camp and gives an update on how the team looked at today’s practice. (27:22) Continued discussion on the Patriots’ offensive line struggles during camp and how it’s time to fix the problem. (35:26) Caller reactions on Will Campbell, Drake Maye, and the state of the Patriots.