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(00:00) Matt McCarthy, Mark Dondero and Tyler Milliken are in for Zolak & Bertrand on a Patriots’ Day/Marathon Monday LIVE remotely from the Cask “N Flagon Fenway. The guys react to the Celtics Game 1 win against the Magic and the Red Sox series against the White Sox. (13:23) McCarthy, Dondero and Milliken break down Jayson Tatum’s play and react to his wrist injury, on a flagrant foul in the 2nd half. (24:02) The crew analyze the Red Sox Bullpen implosion, particularly Zach Kelly and Liam Hendricks’ performance. (35:23) Tim McKone Tracker is set to begin, as Tim McKone will be an active participant in the running of the 129th Boston Marathon.

(00:00) The crew talks with Raiders left tackle Kolton Miller, and Barth shares his thoughts on whether the Patriots should pursue him, questioning how high of a draft pick it would take to get a deal done. McKone points out that Miller could immediately solve the Patriots’ left tackle issues. (8:56) ZOVERDRIVE. (24:33) The crew jokes about Milliken’s failed dunk attempt on the mini hoop, while Zolak gives a preview of their remote location setup for Monday. They take calls on Patriots draft talk, including the possibility of trading back. The conversation also circles back to their ongoing discussion about The Office. (31:27) Fake Promo Friday.

(00:00) Zolak and McKone react to Aaron Rodgers opening up about what led to his exit from the Jets. Zo focuses on Rodgers admitting he’s not fully committed to football, while McKone says the Steelers should avoid him altogether. Barth raises the question: would you rather take a chance on Shedeur Sanders in the draft or roll the dice on Rodgers? (14:46) The guys take some calls, sparking conversations around draft predictions and Ashton Jeanty. They also dive into offensive linemen in the draft, potential options for teams, and what the Giants might do. Barth chimes in, saying he wants the Patriots to focus on building up draft capital. (25:10) The crew reacts to Jeremy Swayman's comments during the Bruins’ breakup day. Zo shares his frustration, saying he’s sick of Swayman. McKone agrees, calling out the tired training camp excuse and saying his comments are getting old. Zo also questions Swayman’s passion and commitment. (37:23) The guys take a caller’s question about who the answer at wide receiver might be in the draft. They break down a few potential fits, and Zo shifts gears to share his excitement for his upcoming vacation.

(00:00) Zolak predicts the Patriots will take Will Campbell with the 4th overall pick in the draft. He believes Campbell will be their first-round selection. Barth breaks down Campbell’s game and says that while it would be a risky pick, he’s willing to take that gamble because of Campbell’s high upside and potential. (11:01) The guys react to Schefter’s comment about not ruling out Shedeur Sanders to the Giants, questioning whether Sanders might slide in the draft. They also discuss Jaxson Dart, with Barth sharing where he expects Dart to land. The conversation shifts to whether the Patriots might target linebacker Jalon Walker. (22:35) The crew reacts to Stephen A. Smith saying Jayson Tatum deserves more recognition. Zo mentions Tatum must be tired of all the talk about the face of the league and the outside noise. They debate whether Tatum needs a signature moment in this year’s playoffs to truly elevate his status. (32:00) Celtics Head Coach Joe Mazzulla joins the show. He talks about the excitement of playing on Easter, gives an update on Jaylen Brown’s condition and breaks down the upcoming matchup with the Orlando Magic.

Celtics Head Coach Joe Mazzulla joins the show. He talks about the excitement of playing on Easter, gives an update on Jaylen Brown's condition and breaks down the upcoming matchup... The post Celtics HC Joe Mazzulla Joins Zolak & Bertrand – 4/18/25 appeared first on 98.5 The Sports Hub - Boston's Home For Sports.

(00:00) Zolak and Bertrand head into the second hour by taking a look at Phil Perry’s latest mock draft that was crowd sourced with everyone agreeing one one specific 4th overall pick for the Patriots to take. (9:54) Zo and Beetle react to Chris Simms saying that Will Campbell is a Guard and also discuss what OPS+ is in MLB statistics with Milliken. (23:33) The guys debate baseball statistics including OPS, OPS+, Slugging % and more to compare players and rate their performances. (36:09) The guys finish the hour by joking about J Stew’s trip to Las Vegas for Wrestlemania.

(00:00) Zolak and Bertrand kick off the final hour by reacting to Lee Corso’s upcoming retirement. (11:41) The crew discusses the battle between Luka Doncic and Jayson Tatum to be the next face of the NBA. (20:41) We finish the day with some movie talk and calls on everything from the day. (31:30) Today’s Takeaways.

(00:00) Zolak and Bertrand kick off the third hour by joking about McKone having an incident during his race when partakes in the (7:20) The guys shift over to Bruins talk and react to Charlie Jacobs’ letter to the fans after a disappointing season. (20:29) Zo and Beetle go to the phone lines to get your thoughts on the Bruins season. (28:30) We finish the hour by welcoming New England Revolution head coach Caleb Porter to the show to discuss the Revs, music taste, and McKone running the Boston Marathon.

(00:00) Zolak and Bertrand kick off the show by reacting to Tom E. Curran explaining why the Patriots need to hit on at least 5 players in this year’s draft or else they will risk prolonged mediocrity. (13:58) Zo and Beetle predict and discuss what the Patriots want from this draft and Beetle says he thinks the Pats trading the #4 picks isn’t out of the question yet. (24:51) The crew continues with more draft talk and grab your calls on who is the right choice for the Patriots and if they should trade down to get more out of the first round. (34:51) The crew finishes the hour by reacting to the Red Sox 1-0 win over the Tampa Bay Rays for the series victory on the road before heading back home to Boston.

NFL Draft Expert Todd McShay joined Zolak & Bertrand to get the latest information on the 2025 Patriots Draft.

(00:00) Zolak and Bertrand head into the second hour by taking calls on McKone running the Boston Marathon and what the Patriots will do with the 4th overall pick. (10:20) The crew reacts to Charlie Jacobs’ letter to the fans about the Bruins shortcomings this season. (25:30) We dive into a bunch of calls on the Bruins season wrapping-up and the owners in Boston. (33:35) The guys finish the hour by going back and forth on other offensive tackle options for the Patriots in the draft.

(00:00) Zolak and Bertrand kick off by breaking down Andrew Callahan’s case for the Patriots trading back in the first round. (9:51) The guys debate whether Shedeur Sanders is worth the draft hype he’s been getting. (17:01) NFL Draft expert Todd McShay joins the show to preview next week’s NFL Draft. (35:38) The crew questions why the Bruins are waiting a week to have their end of season press conferences.

(00:00) Zolak and Bertrand kick off the final hour by touching on what Jayson Tatum has at stake during this playoff run and their upcoming series against the Magic. (12:30) The crew reacts to Chris Grier’s comments about the state of the Dolphins. (24:00) We touch on the drama involving the Braves broadcast booth the last few days. (38:00) Today’s Takeaways.

(00:00) Zolak and Bertrand kick off the show by questioning whether Will Campbell is a Mike Vrabel type of guy. (14:40) We dive further into Vrabel’s comments about drafting offensive line help. (25:50) We react to the Red Sox bats finally waking up against the Rays last night. (35:31) The crew finishes the hour by reacting to some interesting comments from the Red Sox broadcast booth last night about Rafael Devers getting reps at 1B.

(00:00) Zolak and Bertrand kick off the final hour by tuning in live to Foxboro, Massachusetts where head coach of the New England Patriots Mike Vrabel speaks to the media and answers questions about the upcoming draft and the type of players he’s looking for. (24:34) The guys react to Mike Vrabel’s press conference and share their key takeaways from what was said regarding draft strategies, sticking and picking, and more. (31:04) The guys finish the day with your emails about the Red Sox, Triston Casas, (41:26) Today’s Takeaways.

(00:00) Zolak and Bertrand kick off the third hour by taking more of your phone calls regarding the Patriots and NFL Draft predictions as we get closer to the draft. (8:20) Zo and Beetle react to Phil Perry on Arbella Early Edition asking if Abdul Carter’s draft stock has fallen and what this means for the Patriots picking at 4th overall. (21:10) The crew reacts to Todd McShay on whether the Patriots take whoever’s available between Abdul Carter or Will Campbell in the draft as well as taking more of your phone calls. (31:31) The guys preview Patriots’ head coach Mike Vrabel speaking at a press conference live in Foxboro

(00:00) Zolak and Bertrand head into the second hour with information on why the Bruins won’t move on from Don Sweeney and Cam Neely in the Offseason, and react to Judd and Brick on NESN predicting that Jeremy Swayman will have a bounce back year next season. (14:20) Zo and Beetle take more of your phone calls about NESN’s broadcast of the Red Sox game last night, and tips for McKone running the Boston Marathon this year. (25:25) The crew continue to take your phone calls regarding the Bruins front office, Bill Belichick at UNC, and more Red Sox thoughts. (37:37) The guys finish out the hour with more of your phone calls about the Patriots, Red Sox, and Bruins.

(00:00) Zolak and Bertrand kick off the show by breaking down the Red Sox disastrous loss in Tampa against the Rays 16-1, highlighting multiple Red Sox players making unforgivable defensive mistakes and even a 25-minute half inning for the Rays early in the game. (12:52) The guys discuss Red Sox manager Alex Cora being tired of the slow start to the season and when it will be time for him to step up and take action to get his team back on track. (24:36) The crew continues to discuss the Red Sox recent struggles, the attitude of the team, and security of Alex Cora’s job after the result of this season. (33:15) We finish the first hour by taking your calls on the Red Sox recent loss and thoughts on Triston Casas struggling early in his young career in the big leagues.

(00:00) Zolak and Bertrand react to Rory McIlroy’s Masters win, with Zo saying he was rooting for Bryson DeChambeau. They discuss the career Grand Slam. Beetle notes the win will be remembered for how close he came to losing, and McKone adds that McIlroy narrowly avoided being labeled an all-time choker after nearly blowing it to Justin Rose. (11:21) The guys react to Garrett Crochet nearly no-hitting the White Sox. Beetle questions Craig Breslow’s moves, saying only Crochet stands out after nearly being swept by the White Sox. He breaks down where the Sox have struggled this series and season. Zolak also weighs in with his thoughts on the team. (27:02) The guys share their thoughts on the White Sox’s stadium. Beetle questions if the Red Sox are actually better than how they’ve been playing. They discuss how stranding runners remains a big issue and talk about their biggest concerns with the team so far. (37:05) The guys react to the Red Sox's early struggles, with McKone saying it’s disappointing after all the preseason excitement. They take calls from listeners to dive deeper into Sox talk.

(00:00) The guys react to a clip from LB coach Zak Kuhr emphasizing "violence" on defense. Zolak shares his take on what the coaches mean by that. Beetle questions if this should be the main focus, pointing out there were several non-violence-related issues with the defense last season. (10:32) The crew reacts to Ben Volin predicting the Patriots will finish 2nd in the AFC East. They break down the rest of the division and what that could mean for New England. They also discuss the possibility of the Saints trading up with the Patriots for a quarterback due to Derek Carr’s injury. (21:21) Zolak and Bertrand talk about the NBA regular season wrapping up, with the Celtics set to face either the Magic or Hawks in the first round. McKone says he prefers the Hawks matchup. They also discuss injury concerns surrounding Jaylen Brown. (30:35) The guys discuss Jordon Hudson appearing in a video at UNC practice with Bill Belichick, sparking questions. Beetle wonders if NFL teams may view Belichick differently because of his relationship. They all share their thoughts on the viral video.

(00:00) Zolak and Bertrand discuss Tom Curran asking Penn State TE Tyler Warren about possibly being drafted by the Patriots. Beetle questions how underwhelming it would be to take a tight end in the first round, while Zolak argues it would give Drake Maye a reliable target for years to come. (15:01) The guys dive into mock drafts, with Beetle reviewing different scenarios and the consensus around the Patriots’ pick. They question whether all signs are pointing to New England taking Will Campbell. (25:22) The guys react to Dane Brugler's claim that Armand Membou has more upside than Will Campbell, but also comes with more risk. They revisit the idea of trading down to draft Tyler Warren and take a look at the track record of tight ends taken in the first round. (35:06) Beetle brings up Adam Vinatieri being on the Patriots Hall of Fame ballot and says he plans to vote for him. The guys discuss whether Vinatieri's legacy in New England was hurt by his decision to leave for the Colts.

00:00) Zolak and Bertrand listen to audio of Antonio Gibson praising Drake Maye, noting a big improvement heading into year two. The guys share their thoughts, with Beetle saying it shows how poorly the team was run last year—calling the decision to bring in Jacoby Brissett dumb. Beetle also goes off on why he thinks Jerod Mayo was the worst possible hire for the Patriots. (10:13) Beetle says the Patriots should volunteer for Hard Knocks and shares why he thinks they’d be a great fit. The guys mention the team might be forced onto the show in 2026 if they haven’t appeared in eight years. Cedric Maxwell also joins the show to share some thoughts on the Celtics. (24:00) The guys share their takes on Pearl Jam and get a call from Ryan in Malden with an update on his birthday plans. They then chat about turning 35, reflect on the age, and shower Milliken with compliments. (36:07) The guys answer some calls from listeners.

(00:00) Zolak and Bertrand react to the Red Sox avoiding a sweep by the Blue Jays. Beetle still calls the Sox a "stupid team," pointing to a fielding error by Kristian Campbell. Milliken defends Campbell, saying mistakes are expected since he's been shuffled around and isn't familiar with second base. (12:32) The guys discuss Walker Buehler’s encouraging start, with Milliken noting he pitches better in cooler weather. Beetle stresses the importance of the upcoming White Sox series, and McKone says the Red Sox need to cut down on strikeouts. They also touched on the team signing Yasmani Grandal to a minor league deal as a backup catcher. (24:02) The crew reacts to Dane Brugler suggesting the Patriots take Ashton Jeanty at No. 4 overall—Beetle calls it insane, and Zolak agrees, saying Jeanty isn’t worth the pick. They also discuss Saquon Barkley boosting the Eagles’ Super Bowl hopes, but Beetle says he still wouldn’t trade the 4th pick for him. (35:02) The guys react to Mina Kimes naming the Patriots as the team to nail the draft. They also discuss the track record of running backs taken in the top 5, questioning the value of such picks.

(00:00) The guys continue their discussion on running backs taken in the first round, examining how those picks have panned out. They tie it back to Ashton Jeanty and debate his value, while also breaking down the track record of backs taken in the top 5. (13:40) The guys discuss Greg Bedard’s take that Mike Vrabel’s first team meeting signals the end of “playtime” for the Patriots. They touch on the start of voluntary workouts, Vrabel’s team rules and comments, and note that Carlton Davis III was in attendance. (26:13) Zolak and Bertrand mention Bill Belichick’s book and how Robert Kraft did not garner a mention even though he thanked more than 300 people in the acknowledgments of the book. They also bring up that he did not answer the everlasting question about not playing Malcom Butler. The guys chat on the Red Sox docu-series as well. (38:17) The crew listens to Hunter Henry say he’s fine with the Patriots drafting a tight end. They share their thoughts on the available tight end prospects and what adding one could mean for the Patriots’ offense.

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand kick off the show by reacting to the Red Sox continuing their cold streak at a frigid Fenway Park, losing their third straight game to the Toronto Blue Jays. The guys go back-and-forth with Milliken to break down what’s going wrong for the Sox bats. (11:54) The crew reacts to Red Sox manager Alex Cora’s postgame press conference where he speaks about the team going cold at the plate while playing in a cold, windy Fenway Park. They also address Alex Cora’s proposal to ownership about moving games up in the day getting shot down. (24:57) Zo and Beetle react to Mike Vrabel addressing his new team at voluntary workouts, reviewing team rules as well as goals for the upcoming season. Zo shares that he believes Mike Vrabel resembles Bill Parcells and will make an example out of players not doing their jobs. (36:33) We finish the hour by discussing how Drake Maye will look and perform in a Josh McDaniels’ offense and the potential for the Patriots’ 2025 season.

(00:00) Zolak and Bertrand start the second hour by taking your phone calls regarding Alex Bregman at third base, and more on the Patriots offseason. (11:27) The crew reacts to Mike Guiardi on Early Edition talking about Jalon Walker potentially being taken fourth overall by the Patriots in the draft. Albert Breer also stated that he prefers the ceiling of Jalon Walker as opposed to Will Campbell from LSU. (20:28) Zo and Beetle take more of your phone calls about who the Patriots should take with the fourth overall draft pick and which positions they should prioritize. (28:39) We finish the final hour by welcoming Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla to the show to discuss Jaylen Brown’s recent injury, The Masters, HBO TV shows and more.

(00:00) Zolak and Bertrand start the third hour by taking your phone calls about Will Campbell and more ways you can buy more time for Drake Maye with upgrades to the offensive line. (5:17) Zo and Beetle react to Harold Reynolds on MLB Network interviewing Alex Bregman about his decision to sign with the Red Sox and his experience in Boston so far. The guys also discuss why the team has been moving the lineup around so much with it being so early in the year and the lack of injuries. (16:18) The crew preview the weather for the Red Sox game this afternoon as they try and avoid a sweep from the Blue Jays at home before heading on the road. (30:20) We finish up the hour by welcoming New England Revolution head coach Caleb Porter to the show to discuss the Rev’s next match in Georgia against Atlanta United FC, The Masters, and more.

(00:00) Zolak and Bertrand start the second hour by touching on whether Jalon Walker will be the Patriots’ target with the 4th overall pick. (11:16) The crew reacts to Jordan Palmer saying the Patriots would love to trade out of the 4th pick. (23:46) We go back and forth on Daniel Jeremiah saying he’s in the camp of the Patriots trading back in the first round. (33:46) The guys finish the hour with McKone completely forgetting where he was.

(00:00) Zolak and Bertrand react to Adam Schefter explaining why he thinks Travis Hunter will be going to the Browns at 2. (10:28) We go back and forth on Michael Irvin showing a lot of support for Joe Milton after being traded to the Cowboys. (23:00) The crew takes a bunch of calls on the NFL Draft. (29:45) We finish up the day with Zo giving his Red Sox take of the da

(00:00) Zolak and Bertrand kick off the final hour by diving into Billy Joel’s catalogue. (10:00) We touch on the 4th overall pick in the NFL Draft and the Red Sox losing to the Blue Jays last night. (21:00) The guys finish up with calls on everything from the day. (31:10) Today’s Takeaways.

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand start the hour by reacting to the Red Sox losing their second game in a row. (10:34) The crew reacts to the Celtics beating the Knicks in OT and the latest on Jaylen Brown’s injury. (22:00) We touch on whether the disrespect towards the Celtics is real or not. (30:50) The guys finish the hour by taking a deeper look into the Nuggets firing Mike Malone.

(00:00) The crew kicks off the show by wishing Beetle a happy birthday and discussing the Red Sox tough loss at home against the Toronto Blue Jays. (11:58) Zolak and Bertrand react to the interview from the new Red Sox Netflix documentary “The Clubhouse” with outfielder Jarren Duran when he opens up about his mental health and struggling with suicidal thoughts during his early years with the team. (24:41) Zo and Beetle react to the Netflix director of the Red Sox documentary talking about the budget they had with the Red Sox and how manager Alex Cora explained to him that you really get to know the players in Spring Training to show character for the show. (34:41) We finish out the hour by discussing the Patriots' team plane and the National Championship between University of Houston and the Florida Gators.

(00:00) Zolak and Bertrand start the second hour by discussing the Patriots' beginning voluntary workouts and new head coach Mike Vrabel reaching out to his players on getting in the work in the early offseason. The guys also shifted over to Red Sox talk regarding Jarren Duran, Kristian Campbell and Chaim Bloom when he was in Boston. (14:08) Zo and Beetle discuss the Patriots’ dealing Joe Milton to the Cowboys and question why they even drafted him if they were so confident with Drake Maye as the guy in New England. (24:09) The guys react to Simms and Florio on Pro Football talk discussing whether there was anyone in New England who wanted Joe Milton over Drake Maye as the starting QB for the Patriots. (33:47) The crew wraps up the hour by taking your phone calls about Joe Milton and the Patriots plan going forward into 2025.

(00:00) Zolak and Bertrand react to Colin Cowherd on “The Herd” last August talking about Joe Milton getting the starting job over Drake Maye going into last NFL season. (9:46) The guys discuss the Red Sox potentially bringing up Roman Anthony and playing him at first base with Triston Casas off to a slower start and his name being in trade rumors this past offseason. (21:42) The crew discusses Triston Casas with Milliken about his performance to start this season and if they should move some players around to different positions and call up Roman Anthony. (32:38) The crew finishes the hour by discussing who should be the next captain of the bruins between David Pastrnak or Charlie McAvoy.

(00:00) Zolak and Bertrand kick off the final hour by discussing more Red Sox position changes with Milliken and predict what will happen with Triston Casas. (11:55) Zo and Beetle take your phone calls wishing Beetle a happy birthday, more Red Sox talk, and breaking NBA news about Denver Nuggets firing their head coach Mike Malone just days before NBA playoffs begin. (21:02) The guys end the day by discussing Zo’s favorite types of beer and tackle more calls with more happy birthday wishes for Beetle. (29:31) Today’s Takeaways.

(00:00) Zolak and Bertrand discuss Karen Guregian's opposition to how the Joe Milton trade went down. The guys talk about Milton's reluctance to sit behind Drake Maye. Beetle asks what Bill Belichick would have done in this situation and suggests he would have let Maye and Milton compete for the QB1 job. (12:31) The guys discuss the Browns sending their brass to the Colorado pro day, focusing on Travis Hunter and Shedeur Sanders' performances. Beetle wonders if the Patriots were scared off by Hunter's desire to play both positions. They also speculate if all signs are pointing to Will Campbell becoming a Patriot. (23:46) The crew discusses Bill Belichick having Drake Maye and Lil Wayne at UNC’s practice, debating if Lil Wayne is still relevant. They wonder if it’s an attempt to attract recruits. They also talk about the Giants’ draft plans and who they might target at pick 3. Additionally, they discuss Drake Maye’s parents and their influence on Joe Milton’s trade. (31:29) They round off the hour talking on the Celtics. T-Bone says that it feels like we've been waiting for the playoffs since February. They also talk about the verbal spat Marcus Smart got into with a Celtics fan from the Wizards’ bench.

(00:00) The guys discuss Houston’s comeback against Duke, securing their spot in the championship against Florida. They talk about how Duke choked down the stretch and debate what went wrong for them after leading and controlling most of the game. (11:07) Zolak and Bertrand discuss the playoff seeding idea proposed by the Lions, with reports suggesting that Roger Goodell supports the change. The guys share their thoughts on the potential rule change, with Goodell aiming to make late-season games more compelling. (27:32) The guys take calls on Patriots’ win predictions for the upcoming season and share their own predictions. They also address a caller's question about why Eliot Wolf stayed while Jerod Mayo got fired. (38:35) Today’s Takeaways.

(00:00) Zolak and Bertrand discuss the Red Sox sweeping the Cardinals, focusing on Triston Casas’ struggles at the plate. Beetle highlights that the Fenway experience is back, and they share their thoughts on the Sox's opening series. (12:49) The crew discusses Rafael Devers bouncing back from a slow start, including his first homerun of the season . They also talk about the dynamic duo of Devers and Alex Bregman. Additionally, they cover Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s contract extension with the Blue Jays. (25:27) The guys discuss the latest details from the Red Sox Netflix documentary, releasing tonight. In one episode, Jarren Duran opens up about his suicide attempt and how struggles on the field affected his mental health. They also touch on Duran and Triston Casas trying to fix Duran's car outside of Fenway. (32:42) The guys discuss the Patriots' return through the Joe Milton trade. They mention Mike Reiss reporting that Mike Vrabel views the voluntary offseason program as a key checkpoint for team culture. Beetle argues that this highlights how Milton was bad for the team's culture.

(00:00) Zolak and Bertrand discuss the excitement for the game, noting the Cardinals are a great opponent for opening day. They take a call about Travis Hunter, debating which side of the ball he should play on. McKone points out how many Giants personnel are in Colorado for their pro day. (11:56) ZOVERDRIVE. (23:00) The guys gear up for the Red Sox to host the Cardinals on Opening Day. They also discuss the flyover, talking about the lineup of planes for this year’s event. (34:57) Fake Promo Friday.

(00:00) Zolak and Bertrand begin hour 2 taking calls on the Joe Milton trade. McKone says players need to understand their roles. Zolak defends Milton, stating he’s not a bad attitude guy and highlights fragile egos in the league. He also recalls how bad the QB room was when it was Bailey Zappe and Mac Jones. (12:37) The guys discuss Josh McDaniels saying he's "smitten" with Drake Maye. Zolak suggests McDaniels must be excited to work with him. Beetle says if the offense struggles, McDaniels should take all the blame and asks if the Patriots will have a top 10 offense this season. (26:13) Zolak and Bertrand thank the fans who made the trip to Lucky Strike to see them and take more calls on the Joe Milton trade. Beetle points out that the NFL's lack of interest in Milton after he was a 6th-round pick should have been a sign no one wanted him. Zolak adds that neither Drake Maye nor Milton would be able to help each other. (36:45) The guys discuss the Bruins' 10-game losing streak and their current position with the 4th best odds for the #1 pick in the draft. Beetle says they need to ensure they keep losing to maintain their draft position. McKone adds that the Bruins make losing look easy. T-Bone gives his win/loss predictions for the Bruins' upcoming games.

(00:00) Zolak asks which team was worse this year: the Patriots or Bruins? Beetle compares their seasons by pulling stats on their winning percentages. McKone asks about the preseason predictions for both teams. The guys then take more calls. (11:25) They compare Chris Sale and Garrett Crochet, highlighting their similarities and differences. The conversation shifts to whether Crochet is a favorite for the AL Cy Young. They also talk about Triston Casas, reflecting on his season so far and whether he can meet the high expectations he set for himself. (24:14) The guys discuss the buzz around the Red Sox season. He also mentions the 1975 Red Sox being honored. They talk about expectations for Walker Buehler and the Sox’s slow start, but Beetle says he isn’t worried. (32:57) The guys take some calls on Red Sox Opening Day and other baseball thoughts.

(00:00) Zolak and Bertrand are live from Lucky Strike Boston, discussing the Red Sox's 2nd straight win over the Orioles. They talk about the excitement surrounding the team's home opener, with McKone noting it's the most energy for the Sox in years, and Beetle calling it the most anticipated home opener in a while. (14:18) Beetle says the Patriots dumped Joe Milton, with Breer saying only the Cowboys showed interest. Schultz says the Pats had a better offer but sent him where he wanted. Beetle's confused by the move, while McKone thinks a veteran QB like Josh Dobbs would help Drake Maye more. (27:08) Beetle downplays the narrative of Joe Milton “making too much noise” in the QB room, Beetle says Patriots fans love backup quarterbacks. (32:37) The guys react to a report that Drake Maye’s family wasn’t happy with the Patriots drafting Joe Milton. Zolak calls it a bluff, while Beetle questions why the Patriots would care about the family’s opinion. McKone says there’s no reason to keep Milton if they believe Maye is the guy.

(00:00) Zolak and Bertrand start the second hour of the show by reacting to Jordan Schultz reporting that the Patriots traded Joe Milton to the Dallas Cowboys out of respect because that’s where he wanted to go. Milton told Schultz how he and his family were cowboys fans his whole life growing up and dreamed about playing in Dallas. (11:07) Zo and Beetle take your calls about your thoughts on the Joe Milton trade and who was the one pulling the trigger on this move in New England. (21:55) The crew reacts to BSJ’s Greg Bedard saying that the Joe Milton trade was a Mike Vrabel decision and to stop blaming Eliot Wolf for the move going down. (31:17) We finish the second hour by taking more of your phone calls about Joe Milton trade reactions and your thoughts, as well as some Red Sox talk.

(00:00) Zolak and Bertrand open up the third hour with more of your phone calls about the Red Sox and your thoughts on the breaking news regarding the Patriots trading QB Joe Milton to the Dallas Cowboys. (9:19) Zo and Beetle give their takes on former Patriots head coach Bill Parcells to be inducted into the Patriots Hall of Fame as a Contributor. (24:36) The crew shifts over to talk baseball to discuss the recent buzz around torpedo bats and that it’s not the bats that hit home runs, it's the players using the bats who hit them. (33:01) The guys finish the third hour by welcoming New England Revolution Caleb Porter to the show to discuss the Rev’s recent win over the New York Red Bulls and more.

(00:00) Zolak and Bertrand kick off the final hour of the show by tuning in to Patriots’ offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels’ live press conference from Foxboro. (13:21) The guys continue responding to some of your emails and calls with Patriots’ draft questions and react to what’s going on in the Red Sox game against the Orioles. (21:48) The guys finish the day by discussing more about LSU tackle Will Campbell’s arm length concerns for playing on an NFL team. (35:28) Today’s Takeaways.

(00:00) Zolak and McKone kick off the show by discussing the Red Sox big win over the orioles before reacting to breaking news live that the Patriots traded QB Joe Milton III and a 7th round pick to the Dallas Cowboys for a 5th round pick. (14:21) The crew discusses the recent leaked Red Sox city connect jerseys resembling the green monster and take a bunch of your calls regarding the breaking news of the Joe Milton trade. (27:03) The guys take more of your calls about the Red Sox and the offensive waking up against the orioles to support Garrett Crochet’s dominant performance on the bump. (36:11) We finish the hour with the crew reacting to Red Sox manager Alex Cora being asked about rookie Kristian Campbell becoming the starting second baseman and his recent contract extension with the team.

(00:00) Zolak and Bertrand react to Albert Breer continuing to play down the likelihood of Travis Hunter or Abdul Carter landing in New England. (6:00) We touch on Greg Bedard saying the Patriots should trade down if they can’t land Travis Hunter. (20:00) The crew goes back and forth on Phil Perry and Tom E. Curran advocated for the Patriots to take Will Campbell at 4. (28:20) We finish the hour by touching on Julian Edelman’s advice for Drake Maye and Ryan Clark saying the sky's the limit for him.

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand start the third hour by questioning whether Chaim Bloom is upset watching the way Craig Breslow has been allowed to spend. (10:50) We touch on why the Garrett Crochet extension is a win-win for both sides. (21:10) The crew goes back and forth on Ale Bregman potentially using the “torpedo bat.” (32:18) We finish the hour with more thoughts on the “torpedo bat” and what it means for baseball.

(00:00) Zolak and Bertrand kick off the show by reacting to Greg Bedard saying Robert Kraft should step down on Felger & Mazz. (11:00) We discuss Tom E. Curran saying he doesn’t think it’s time for Kraft to step down. (23:00) The guys check-in on the Celtics and their outlook as the season winds down. (30:30) We finish the final hour with Celtics HC Joe Mazzulla joining the show to discuss his team’s recent domination on the road and winning coach of the month.

(00:00) Zolak and Bertrand start hour #2 by reacting to the Red Sox losing their fourth straight game in this early season and Rafael Devers not being able to hit since getting back in the starting lineup and who’s to blame for him not being game ready at the plate. (12:56) Zo and Beetle continue to discuss Rafael Devers’ struggles at the dish and how the Red Sox should look to fix it while potentially looking for a new hitting coach. (24:46) The crew reacts to Rafael Devers and a translator speaking to the media and talks about how the Red Sox have hired 9 employees from Driveline analytics and how their tactics may have contributed to injuring Devers and messing up his swing. (34:57) We end the hour by continuing with more Rafael Devers talk and if fans should be worrying yet about the lack of activity with the bats.