Zolak & Bertrand

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand start the hour recapping Chris Cotillo’s response to the show on the Jarren Duran contract situation. (10:59) The crew is joined by Celia Oswitch on a special edition of Tail-Waggin Tuesday on this Veterans Day. Plus an explanation of operation ‘Delta Dog’. (23:13) We answer more of your calls, questions, and reactions on everything.(32:45) Zo and Beetle close out the show with the takeaways from today. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand are joined by Mike Reiss of ESPN to discuss Kyle William’s impact in the Bucs game on Sunday and moving forward. (10:11) Mike Reiss gives his takeaways from the Buccaneers game on Sunday. (21:00) The crew discusses the in-game coaching decisions of Mike Vrabel and how they paid off. Plus Mike Reiss gives his three underrated Patriots this week. (30:04) Zo and Beetle debate if Stefon Diggs is the non-QB MVP of the Patriots.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand begin the hour debating whether the Patriots made the right decision with their clock management at the end of the first half of the Bucs game. (10:50) Greg OIsen expressed his skepticism in the Patriots Super Bowl chances. The crew reacts. (22:33) Zo and Beetle answer your calls and reactions on everything.(34:17) We give a special shoutout to all the veterans out there and many thanks for your service. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand start the show discussing Colin Cowherd’s belief that Drake Maye could be a legend. (13:46) The crew questions whether the Drake Maye and Patriots hype train has left the station after all the national media praise. (21:41) We highlight this Patriots team being a contender thanks in large part to learning how to win on the fly under Mike Vrabel. Plus, Zo & Beetle debate whether Matthew Stafford or Drake Maye should be at the top of the MVP conversation and which candidates have a realistic shot at actually winning it. (29:49) Zo and Beetle close out the hour with the callers.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand begin the hour discussing Rob Gronkowski returning to the Patriots on a one day contract to retire with the team.(10:28) The crew dives into the best sounds across the NFL from Sunday. (22:49) We get to more of your calls and reactions on everything. (36:34) Zo and Beetle close out the show with the takeaways from today. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand start the hour discussing the resilience the Patriots showed going on the road and beating the Buccaneers off a bye week. (9:12) The crew dives into Read and Act. (21:46) We discuss Drake Maye being vaulted to the top of the MVP race leaguewide despite not having his best start against the Bucs. (32:42) New York Giants Head Coach Brian Daboll has been fired. Zo and Beetle react to this breaking news. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00) Former Patriot David Andrews joins Zolak & Bertrand in-studio to discuss the differences in culture and buy-in among this Patriots team under Mike Vrabel. (10:55) The crew debates with David Andrews how far this Patriots team can go. (24:17) We discuss what we saw from TreVeyon Henderson in his breakout game against the Buccaneers. (33:30) Zo and Beetle question whether the Patriots should have more crucial late season games flexed into PrimeTime as well as whether they agreed with Mike Vrabel’s end of first half clock management. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand start the show recapping the Patriots' statement victory over the Buccaneers on Sunday. (13:23) The crew is fully bought in on the Patriots being a Super Bowl contender after their win in Tampa Bay despite the front office not making moves at the deadline to improve. (23:38) We highlight Drake Maye’s ability to take hits and still deliver perfect throws under pressure. Plus a discussion of Drake Maye closer to Patrick Mahomes than Josh Allen. (32:58) Zo and Beetle answer your calls and reactions on the Patriots victory over the Bucs. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00) RJ Bell of pregame.com joins the show to give you the best bets of Week 10.(16:00) Zo & Beetle discuss everything that was missed from this week in The Slack.(25:24) Some extended Slack. Plus, Zolak gives his MIAA projections for high school football playoffs beginning tonight.(35:54) Zo and Beetle close out the week with Fake Promo Friday.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand are joined in-studio by Phil Perry from NBC Sports Boston to talk all things Patriots.(12:13) Zo & Beetle weigh the injury concern surrounding Drake Maye and his style of play.(20:49) The crew breakdown the Patriots Red Zone defensive woes.(30:32) The callers chime in with Phil Perry in his final segment on the show.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand begin the hour going right to the loaded phone lines. The crew wonder how to get Kyle Williams going while Kayshon Boutte is injured.(15:00) Zo and Beetle continue with the callers. The panel debates the AFC vs NFC.(23:17) The crew dive into Read & React.(36:48) Callers round out the hour on everything discussed in the show so far.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand start the show discussing how much the result in this week’s matchup on the road versus Tampa Bay matters.Phil Perry thinks a Patriots win would qualify the Pats as true contenders. (10:51) Zo and Beetle react to the Tampa perspective after Nick Wright’s comments referring to the Bucs being better positioned than the Patriots. Drake Maye vs. Baker Mayfield discussed. The crew distinguishes the AFC as the tougher conference based on the QB’s’.(23:30) The crew discuss the risk factors surrounding Drake Maye’s running style against the Tampa Bay defense this Sunday. They quickly go off the rails and transition to jingle music and sitcom intros.(31:46)  We dive into the best bets of the week on the Football Card.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand start the hour with a discussion about how to get rid of mice in your house.(14:33) Red Sox declined Jarren Duran’s $8 million option, but later signed him to a $7.7 million contract. Plus, Beetle defends Cam Schlitter after he apologized to the city of Boston, however his apology may have been written with Chat GPT. (24:22) Callers on everything discussed in the show today.(33:19) Zo and Beetle close out the show with Today's Takeaways. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00) Albert Breer of SI and MMQB joins Zolak & Bertrand live to recap the Patriots lack of moves at the trade deadline. (13:40) Albert Breer gives his thoughts on the Sauce Gardner trade and if the Patriots would or should consider a similar trade if offered for Christian Gonzalez. (24:09) The crew debates whether Drake Maye’s footwork has improved or if we are overlooking it because the Patriots are winning games. (33:18) Zo and Beetle ask Albert Breer which sports league is the number two in America behind the NFL. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand begin the hour debating whether the Patriots standing pat at the trade deadline was a good thing, or whether they should have made a move to improve. (9:43) We discuss the test the Buccaneers defense could present for the Patriots offensive line and ways to keep Drake Maye upright. (23:31) The crew answers your calls and reactions on everything. (32:06) Zo and Beetle discuss the tragic news of the passing of Dallas Cowboys defensive end Marshawn Kneeland at just 24 years old. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand start the show discussing how badly it would look if the Patriots don’t take care of business against the Buccaneers on Sunday. (9:27) In his weekly press conference, Mike Vrabel got testy with the media over trade deadline questions. The crew reacts.(21:24) We question how the Kyle Dugger trade is viewed in Pittsburgh, especially after Mike Tomlin gave him a game ball following their victory over the Colts.(32:30) Zo and Beetle dive into the Patriots Buccaneers predictions from around the NFL and if the Pats are due to lose on Sunday. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand begin the hour heading to Mike Vrabel’s weekly meeting with the media ahead of Sunday’s game at the Buccaneers and regarding the trade deadline. (13:16) Patriots right tackle Morgan Moses joins us live to discuss Drake Maye taking lots of hits and sacks over the last few weeks, and the offensive line's role in protecting him. (20:02) Morgan Moses highlights the challenge in stacking wins the way the Patriots have over the last six weeks and counting. Jacoby Brissett is the Arizona Cardinals starting QB and Mac Jones is now starting for San Francisco. The crew reacts to two teams that have heavily invested in their starting QBs and now are seemingly moving in a new direction. (34:10) Zo and Beetle close out the show with the takeaways from today. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand start the hour discussing whether this year’s World Series brought people back to baseball. What is the #2 sport in America right now? The crew debates. (12:57) The Bruins have won 4 in a row and 5 out of their last 6 games. The crew discusses if a potential turnaround is on the horizon. (23:37) Joe Mazzulla joins Zo and Beetle live to discuss the amount of threes they took against the Jazz, as well as needing to play 48 full minutes more often this season.(36:58) Zo finishes the hour detailing his trip to the bathroom.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand recap the Umass Football game from last night with another loss sending them to 0-9 on the season, continuing their run as a national embarrassment. (9:23) Paul Perillo would have been more aggressive at the deadline, the crew reacts. (20:41) We get into the Celtics shooting the worst percentage from three in the history of the NBA when attempting 50 or more threes in a game.(35:15) Zo and Beetle end the hour discussing the news that Tom Brady cloned his dog. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand start the show discussing the Patriots super quiet trade deadline. (11:47) The crew discusses if the right player was made available should they have given up multiple first round picks to get them similar to the Colts move for Sauce Gardner. (21:46) We debate whether fans should be disappointed in the Patriots lack of trades given their position in the AFC standings and other teams adding at the deadline. (30:34) Zo and Beetle answer your calls and reactions on the Patriots trade deadline. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.