Zolak & Bertrand

(00:00) The crew starts the third hour by welcoming Fox Sports NFL Insider Jordan Schultz to the show to get his take on the Patriots’ moves in free agency and what they should focus on moving forward as they approach the draft.  (13:17) The guys discuss the state of the Patriots since the departure of Tom Brady and how it’s been 5 years since he played in the Patriot uniform.  (22:29) The crew continues with more talk about the Patriots since parting ways with Tom Brady and take your calls about how ownership and Bill Belichick handled the whole situation.  (33:02) The guys wrap up the hour by asking Milliken why he was eating his food with a serving spoon during lunch provided by Hooters. 

(00:00) Zolak and Bertrand kick off the second hour of the show by reacting to a clip from the NESN show “Behind the B” when Don Sweeney informed the team of the Brad Marchand trade.  (12:29) The guys shift over to Red Sox talk with Milliken about Kristain Campbell’s chances of making the opening day roster with how he has looked so far in spring training and how it affects other players on the team.  (25:50) McKone expresses his excitement for lunch today provided by Hooters, and the guys remember back to last year when Milliken took a picture with the Hooters girls.  (32:27) The crew finishes out the second hour by answering some of your emails regarding the Patriots draft decisions and why Tet McMillan would work over drafting Will Campbell.

(00:00) Zolak and Bertrand kick off the show by reacting to PFF’s Steve Palazzolo saying that he thinks the Patriots’ will have to wait until the NFL Draft to make a big wide receiver move, and take a look at Head Coach Mike Vrabel’s track record with wide receivers on the past.  (12:38) The guys react to Alex Barth talking about Tet McMillan’s pro day at Arizona and running a 4.48 40-yard dash. They also take your calls to discuss free agent pickups and their expectations as well as what the patriots’ should do with the 4th overall draft pick in terms of their wide receiver needs.  (23:56) The guys react to NBC Sports Boston’s own Tom E. Curran discussing the Patriots’ future contracts they’ll have to pay for Drake Maye, Christian Gonzalez, and others building up their value in their young careers.  (33:49) Zo and Beetle finish out the first hour by taking some of your calls regarding receivers the Patriots should take in the draft.

(00:00) They continue speaking on Red Sox, Triston Casas appearing on the Netflix poster for the Red Sox documentary and Beetle says that Triston Casas is a good marketing tool for them, they speak on the comments he made about it and Beetle shares his thoughts on it.  (10:12) The guys discuss Kristaps Porzingis returning from a mystery illness, speculating on what it could have been and how he performed in his first game back. They also debate how many minutes he should get as the season heads into the last stretch. (22:33) The guys compare the Celtics' current season to last year, noting which players are performing better. They discuss Payton Pritchard’s Sixth Man of the Year chase, with Zolak saying a championship this year would mean more. They also talk about Jordon Hudson’s photo of Bill Belichick on the beach. (35:11) Today’s Takeaways.

(00:00) The guys discuss Eliot Wolf reportedly taking the lead on free agent signings and question if he’ll be with the Patriots long-term. They wonder about Mike Vrabel’s role and whether there’s a power-sharing arrangement in place. Beetle says Vrabel should take the blame for how the offseason has unfolded. (13:39) Zolak and Bertrand discuss Daniel Jeremiah's take that the Patriots are in a position to focus on offense in the draft. They debate whether the Patriots should trade up to secure Travis Hunter. The guys also discuss the acceptable age for drinking a Borg, with Beetle saying 25, while the others disagree. (25:10) The crew discusses the press conference for the Patriots' new free agents and Gasper’s comment that the team is asking fans to "pre buy-in." They debate if the Patriots are trying to sell optimism to the fan base. They also talk about Mike Vrabel potentially being overconfident and question if he has a shelf life, comparing him to Bill Parcells. (35:05) The guys

(00:00) Beetle wonders if the Patriots need a big-name WR and discusses Cowherd’s top 4 interesting team rankings. They also question if Godwin not taking more money to join New England sends a bad message and if the Patriots might draft Travis Hunter as a WR. (12:30) McKone takes a victory lap for predicting the Bruins would fizzle after the trade deadline. They discuss Jeremy Swayman's post-game comments after the loss to Tampa Bay, saying he lacked accountability, while Pavel Zacha did take responsibility. (23:35) Zolak shares his experience at the Bruins game over the weekend, mentioning he joined the broadcast booth. T-Bone plays a few minutes of him on the mic during the broadcast. (33:20) The guys discuss Boston Police confiscating Borgs during the St. Patrick’s Day parade. They chat about the parade itself and take more calls on the Bruins.

(00:00) The guys discuss Cooper Kupp joining the Seahawks, remaining free agent WRs, and the Patriots' lack of big offensive moves. They also mention Tee Higgins re-signing with the Bengals on a team-friendly deal. (14:10) The guys react to the Bengals locking in Ja'Marr Chase and Tee Higgins to big deals, questioning if it's a mistake. Beetle examines the Patriots' cap situation, noting they have the most in the league, and discusses free-agent WRs they've missed. They also highlight how the Bengals' cap space improved after signing both players. (25:58) Beetle says Vrabel overspent on defense, but it improved the team. He also notes the Patriots lacked a Plan B after missing on Godwin. Zolak thinks Travis Hunter could be a good offensive weapon. They question why the Patriots won’t overpay on offense. McKone asks how Drake Maye's job got easier this offseason. (35:42) Beetle disagrees with Colin Cowherd’s playoff prediction for the Patriots, saying even if they doubled their win total, they&rsq

(00:00) Beetle kicks off the last hour saying the Patriots could sign Cooper Kupp today if they wanted to. The crew reacts to the Seahawks' hometown connection with Kupp, but notes the Patriots are interested, albeit at a lower price. (13:43) For Zoverdrive, Zolak questions why a caller wished him a happy St. Patrick's Day early and why it's on a Monday with no day off. He thinks it should be a public holiday. He also mentions Pi Day and answers some email questions. (27:31) Zolak and Bertrand take some callers.  (36:03) Fake Promo Friday.

(00:00) The guys talk about the Bruins losing to Ottawa after their 2 game win streak and the guys asked if McKone was right about the “dead cat bounce”. News breaks that the Patriots signed OT Wes Schweitzer.  (11:53) Zolak and Bertrand discuss the Bruins' remaining schedule and their playoff chances. McKone asks if fans should prioritize a better draft pick over winning games. The guys also question whether it's time to hit the panic button on Jeremy Swayman. (23:24) The crew reacts to Rafael Devers saying he's willing to play wherever the team needs him. They also discuss a report that Devers considered requesting a trade during the drama over the third-base decision. Beetle weighs in, saying that if Devers did request a trade, it could hurt his reputation and impact the Red Sox’s leverage in any potential deal. (33:47) The guys talk about the Red Sox Big 3 all homering in last night’s Spring Training game. A caller asks about the translator for the Red Sox and Rafael Devers,

(00:00) Phil Perry of NBC Boston joins the show and weighs in on the Cooper Kupp vs. Brandin Cooks debate. He suggests signing both Kupp and Cooks would be similar to offering Chris Godwin the contract. Phil believes Kupp deserves a fair payday and is worth it. Beetle agrees, saying the Patriots can afford Kupp. (13:01) The guys with Phil Perry discuss the new regime, reacting to Mike Vrabel’s treatment of incoming players at Thursday’s press conference. A caller asks if Vrabel would draft an offensive lineman in the first round again, like he did with Peter Skoronski in Tennessee. (22:10) Phil Perry is confused by David Andrews' release, noting the Patriots' interest in free-agent centers as a sign they wanted to move on. He feels the roster and locker room are worse, while Zolak highlights three holes in the offensive line now. (31:32) The guys ask Phil Perry about the Patriots' outlook for the rest of free agency and the possibility of signing Cam Robinson. Phil also shares his thoughts on the

(00:00) Zolak and Bertrand discuss Cooper Kupp’s situation, his asking price, and whether the Patriots are interested, with Bertrand noting their reaction to missing out on Chris Godwin. Zolak suggests considering other free-agent receivers. (12:35) Zolak reacts to a poll on X asking if fans prefer the Patriots to sign Brandin Cooks or Cooper Kupp. They also discuss the offer the Patriots made to Chris Godwin, joking that the team should hang a banner for spending the most money this offseason. (24:31) The guys react to Kyed’s comments about David Andrews’ release, which soured the mood in Foxborough. They try to understand why the Patriots let him go after he took a team-friendly deal in 2021. Beetle calls it a crummy situation, while Zolak believes Andrews could have been a strong leader for the team. (33:10) Zolak continues to express his desire for Brandin Cooks on the Patriots. The guys take calls, discussing more Patriots topics, including the release of David Andrews. Beetle notes th

(00:00) Zolak and Bertrand kick off the final hour by listening in live to Robert Kraft, Eliot Wolf, and Mike Vrabel speak at the Patriots press conference welcoming new free agent signees. (24:17) The guys break down what to take away from the new signees press conference and what they thought about what was said.  (31:24) Today’s Takeaways

(00:00) Zolak and Bertrand open up the third hour by talking more about Cooper Kupp landing spots and also preview the new players press conference for the Patriots taking place in Foxboro at Gillette Stadium.  (9:43) Zo and Beetle react to the Boston based brewery Samuel Adams releasing a new commercial with Brad Marchand’s signature beer the “Marchand(y)” airing after the star winger was traded to the Florida Panthers.  (21:43) The guys and Milliken react to Red Sox Manager Alex Cora’s press conference releasing the first three spots in the starting lineup for Opening Day. They also react to the new teaser trailer for the Red Sox new Netflix documentary “The Clubhouse”, releasing April 8th.  (32:12) The guys wrap up the third hour by welcoming New England Revolution head coach Caleb Porter to the show to break down the Rev’s slow start to the season.

(00:00) Zolak and Bertrand start the second hour by reacting to Jason Garrett on the Patriots’ free agent acquisitions and how he believes they will improve their offense in the NFL Draft. They also discuss whether Cooper Kupp is more likely to sign with New England or if James Gladstone will bring him to Jacksonville first.  (9:56) The crew discusses the recent signing for the San Francisco 49ers to acquire Mac Jones from the Jaguars and how this is a smart decision for the future of his career. They also address the Patriots’ recent signing of QB Josh Dobbs and describe him as an insurance policy “just in case” things go wrong.   (22:28) Zo and Beetle break down the Celtics tough loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder at home in Boston in a critical game and potential NBA Finals matchup preview. (30:46) The guys finish the hour by welcoming Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla to the show and get his thoughts and takeaways on his team’s performance last night.  

(00:00) Zolak and Bertrand, with Albert Breer of SI and MMQB, kick off the show by reacting to the breaking news that the Patriots released 2-time Super Bowl champion center and captain David Andrews. (14:39)  Zo, Beetle and Bert Breer discuss the Patriots chances of landing Cooper Kupp since he became a free agent yesterday afternoon, and his potential role in the Josh McDaniels’ offense.  (24:57) The crew and Breer discuss another potential free agent receiver for the Patriots in Brandin Cooks. (32:22) The guys finish out the hour with Breer by breaking down the Milton Williams deal and discussing the Patriots’ new outlook on spending more money on free agents and higher tier players on the market. 

(00:00) Zolak and Bertrand kick off the final hour by talking about how the Red Sox are handling the Rafael Devers situation with him delaying his start in Spring Training after the Sox sign former Astro Alex Bregman. (6:30) Zo and Beetle reacting to Seattle Mariners play-by-play broadcaster Rick Rizzs hit with a foul ball live on the air during a spring training game.  (19:34) The crew finishes the hour by reading and responding to your emails regarding Cooper Kupp, Free Agency in the NFL, and more.  (32:48) Today’s Takeaways

(00:00) Zolak and Bertrand start off the noontime hour by breaking down the contract of recent Patriot signee DT Milton Williams and see just how much the Patriots owe him during his stint with the team.  (9:32) Zo and Beetle take your calls about NFL free agency and who the Patriots should go after and how it would affect their draft decisions with what they do with this free agency. (21:38) The guys react to Stephen A. Smith on Jayson Tatum finishing games for the Celtics as they welcome the Oklahoma City Thunder to Boston tonight for a must-win game.  (22:18) The guys wrap up the third hour by shifting over to Red Sox talk with injuries lingering over Spring Training in Fort Myers for Trevor Story, Lucas Giolito, and others.  

(00:00) Zolak and Bertrand start the second hour by reacting to Buccaneers WR Chris Godwin saying in an interview that an unnamed team offered him way more money but he felt it “wasn’t worth taking”. The guys discuss the chances of the team being the Patriots and how the deal not working out may help them get used to failing with free agents. (13:40) The crew continues to discuss the Patriots’ need for a #1 receiver and leader on this young offense and take your calls to weigh the remaining free agent options as well as discuss the players that the Patriots missed their chance on.  (26:56) Zo and Beetle react to Albert Breer comparing the Patriots’ free agency this year so far to the Washington Commanders free agency last year.  (32:48) The guys finish the hour by continuing to discuss players like DK Metcalf and Chris Godwin who the Patriots had interest in but didn’t get the deal done this free agency, and why it didn’t work out for the Pats. 

(00:00) Zolak and Bertrand kick off the show by reacting to the Bruins coming off back to back wins since making big moves at the trade deadline including a win last night at home against the defending champion Florida Panthers.  (12:41)  Zo and Beetle continue to discuss whether the bruins have a shot of going far in the playoffs and take some of your calls regarding Brad Marchand contract offer from the Bruins and why he decided to go to Florida.  (25:01) The guys talk about Rams wide receiver Cooper Kupp scheduled to be released later today, and his alleged interest in playing for the Patriots along with the leadership he would bring to the young receiver room in New England. (33:17) The crew finishes out the hour by reacting to Tom Curran saying he does not want the Patriots to go after Stephon Diggs and who is left to choose from when looking for a solid free agent receiver.

(00:00) Zolak and Bertrand kick off the final hour by reacting to Red Sox legend Mo Vaughn opening up about using Human Growth Hormone to rehab from an injury during his career. They also respond to some of your emails about Brad Marchand leaving the Bruins.  () Zo and Beetle discuss the dangers of the Patriots waiting until the NFL draft to fill their needs at o-line and wide receiver and stress the need to go after free agents this offseason. () The crew finishes the hour by taking your phone calls regarding the Patriots draft status, the direction of Boston sports, and the Marchand trade. () Today’s Takeaways