98.5 The Sports Hub Sunday Kickoff Podcast

(0:00) Alex Barth and Cerrone Battle react to the Patriots 2026 draft class. (9:46) Do the Patriots have a hit on their hands with offensive lineman Caleb Lomu? (21:30) The guys are big fans of second round pick Gabe Jacas. (32:01) Thoughts on the third day of the draft and undrafted free agents. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/pri...

(0:00) Alex Barth and Cerrone Battle hear from the Patriots fans on the draft class. (14:49) Around the NFL draft thoughts. (24:49) Have the Patriots improved this offseason? (36:01) Closing thoughts and thank yous. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

(0:00) Alex Barth and Cerrone Battle share their takeaways from Eliot Wolf's press conference. (13:32) Were there any surprises with the Patriots top 30 visits? (27:28) Is it more likely that the Patriots move up or down in the NFL Draft? (34:27) Calls on the NFL Draft. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

(0:00) Barth and Cerrone run the NFL Draft simulator. (12:01) More thoughts and calls on the draft. (20:31) What will the rest of the NFL do on the first day of the draft? (36:27) Final thoughts. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

(0:00) Alex Barth and Cerrone Battle hit a roster reset for the New England Patriots. How do the receiver, tight end, and running back rooms look right now? (15:54) Should the Patriots move up in the draft to address offensive line needs? (28:48) Thoughts on Drake Maye entering his third season. Plus, the double edged sword of moving Will Campbell to a different position. See Privacy Policy at htt...

(0:00) Barth and Cerrone discuss if the Patriots could target a defensive lineman early in the draft. And could any edge rushers be available going into day 2? (12:18) What needs to the Patriots have at linebacker? (20:49) When should we expect a Christian Gonzalez extension? Plus, what other needs do the Patriots have in their secondary? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and Califor...

(0:00) Alex Barth and Cerrone Battle discuss their biggest takeaways from Robert Kraft, Mike Vrabel, and Eliot Wolf at the NFL League Meetings. (10:23) What are Mike Vrabel and Eliot Wolf saying about the status of Christian Gonzalez? (23:33) Mike Vrabel gives an update on Harold Landry. (33:57) Your calls on free agency and the NFL Draft. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and Califo...

(0:00) Mike Vrabel fields questions on drafting for need or if the Patriots will take the best team available. (7:02) If the Patriots don't land AJ Brown, how will that alter wide receiver draft plans? (17:38) Barth and Cerrone go through some sneaky draft needs for the Patriots. (35:11) The Patriots have had some big hits and misses when drafting offensive linemen. See Privacy Policy at https://a...

(0:00) Alex Barth and Cerrone Battle look into the Seattle Seahawks and Patriots both being featured on Hard Knocks over the next few years. (7:04) Rob Gronkowski will likely make the Patriots hall of fame; what other players could be considered in the future? (21:23) Reacting to Stephon Gilmore's retirement; top cornerbacks in Patriots history. (36:10) Final thoughts. See Privacy Policy at https:...

(0:00) Alex Barth and Michael Hurley look at the Patriots current roster and the improvements made so far. (14:04) Michael Hurley's thoughts on AJ Brown; will the wide receiver market reset after the DJ Moore trade? (25:14) Hurley's NFL draft pick exercise. (37:34) Are the Patriots rebuilding? Plus, what AFC teams are better since the offseason began? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privac...

(0:00) Alex Barth and Michael Hurley react to Mike Vrabel running some drills with NFL draft prospect Max Iheanachor. (10:01) What goes into the trade value of a draft pick? (18:26) Dan Orlovsky has some thoughts on the upcoming quarterback class. (34:28) Could we possibly hear from Mike Vrabel or even Robert Kraft in the future? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Priva...

(0:00) Alex Barth and Cerrone Battle react to the trade that sent Jaylen Waddle to Denver. How will this impact the AJ Brown market? (12:03) If receiver Jordyn Tyson falls to the Patriots, should they take him? Should they move up? (29:25) Your calls on free agency and the draft. (41:40) Reacting to Tom Brady's flag football game. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Priv...

(0:00) How will the Patriots address needs at the EDGE position? (9:53) The first round prospects have had their coverage, what about some of the diamonds in the rough? (24:15) Barth and Cerrone continue their discussion of "my guy" late round draft targets. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

(0:00) Alex Barth and Cerrone Battle kick off Sunday Kickoff reacting to beginning of NFL free agency. How much have the Patriots improved? (12:00) The Patriots signed receiver Romeo Doubs from the Green Bay Packers; will he be Drake Maye's number one target? (21:17) Along with receiver, the Patriots signed guard Alijah Vera-Tucker from the New York Jets. (38:08) One of the first Patriots free age...

(0:00) Barth and Cerrone discuss some of the defensive signings the Patriots made to begin NFL free agency. (10:26) The guys hear from the callers on free agency and the draft. (25:38) More from the callers. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

(0:00) Barth and Cerrone hand out some superlatives for the NFL offseason. (12:29) Will AJ Brown land in New England? Some pundits think it's a done deal... (20:46) Some draft thoughts, some calls, and can the Patriots do better than Will Campbell? (32:48) Final thoughts. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info...

(0:00) Alex Barth and Cerrone Battle react to the release of Stefon Diggs; what steps will the Patriots take to address the wide receiver spot? (16:52) How do the Patriots build up their offensive line following the trade of Garrett Bradbury? (25:30) Your calls on the Draft and NFL free agency. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/priva...

(0:00) Barth and Cerrone react to the Baltimore Ravens landing Maxx Crosby. Did the Patriots have a chance? (11:14) The guys discuss the free agents that could stay or depart from the Patriots. (24:51) Where do the Patriots stand in the AFC right now? Are there are other AFC teams that are already being overrated? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at htt...

(0:00) Alex Barth and Cerrone Battle kick off Sunday Kickoff discussing how the Patriots can land an edge rusher in the offseason. (14:53) Mark Daniels from MassLive joins the show. (28:02) Reaction to Eliot Wolf's "play makers" comments; where will the Patriots find offensive weapons and how does Stefon Diggs fit in? (36:29) The callers have their own offseason targets. See Privacy Policy at http...

(0:00) Barth and Cerrone react to the good and bad coming out of the NFL Draft Combine. (12:24) The defensive players that had big days at the Combine. (21:23) The guys take your calls on the Draft and the Patriots offseason. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

(0:00) Alex Barth and Cerrone Battle preview what Combine Week will hold for the Patriots. (12:53) What will it take to land Maxx Crosby? Adam Schefter may have some clues. (23:52) Could AJ Brown be a Patriot? If not him, what other wide receivers would make sense? (36:52) Callers plus some thoughts on Barth's mock draft. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notic...

(0:00) Alex Barth and Cerrone Battle weigh in on the positions they will be keeping an eye on when the NFL Draft Combine begins. (12:40) Will the Patriots draft a tight end? Sign one as a free agent? Maybe both? (25:10) Are there other needs the Patriots should address during the Draft? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-no...

(0:00) Barth and Cerrone look at some potential free agent targets for the Patriots. (13:39) Could the Patriots trade for Maxx Crosby? (24:59) The guys have some thoughts on draft targets like KC Concepcion. (39:06) Final thoughts and calls. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

(0:00) Alex Barth and Cerrone Battle begin Patriots offseason planning. What will the Pats target first? (16:46) Barth and Cerrone discuss the Patriots' in house free agents and who should get an extension. (30:03) How will the Patriots handle some of their bigger contracts with Stefon Diggs and Mack Hollins? (37:52) How long until the Patriots extend Christian Gonzalez? See Privacy Policy at http...

(0:00) No games to pick so Barth and Cerrone go through some Super Bowl props. (9:36) ICYMI: Zolak and Bertrand caught up with Josh McDaniels and Ashton Grant earlier this week. (26:15) Barth and Cerrone have some final thoughts before... (34:52) FINAL Predictions: The guys make their last pick of the year ahead of Super Bowl LX. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Priva...