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Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel is already thinking roster moves as he plans to work with executive vice president of player personnel Eliot Wolf to build a better Patriots roster around Drake Maye. Travis Thomas and George Balekji listen and react to what Mike Vrabel said on WEEI as he describes his vision for a better roster. Plus, former NFL QB & radio analyst for Auburn football, Jason Campbel...

The Royal Rumble is fast approaching and stars like CM Punk, Roman Reigns, John Cena, Seth Rollins & Drew McIntyre have all declared for the Royal Rumble match. With almost a third of the competion line up, George Balekji, Travis Thomas, and Athan Hristodulu talk takeaways from last night's edition of Monday Night RAW and who the favorite could be for the 2025 Royal Rumble GET NESN 360: https://ne...

Mike Vrabel made it clear to Patriots fans this is where he wanted to be during his introductory press conference. Mike Vrabel went as far as saying he felt it in his soul, that the Patriots were where he wanted to be. George Balekji & Travis Thomas talk some of their favorite statements Mike Vrabel made, as well as welcome on former NFL QB Jason Campbell & Titans senior writer Jim Wyatt to talk a...

Mike Vrabel's tenure as the Titans head coach was filled with highs and lows. With Mike Vrabel joining the Patriots as head coach, Titans senior writer Jim Wyatt joined the show to give Patriots fans an inside look into what Mike Vrabel was like as a head coach. GET NESN 360: https://nesn.com/download-the-nesn-app/ Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/NESN Twitter: https://twitter.com/NES...

The Patriots went defensive minded at head coach hiriing Mike Vrabel. With Drake Maye going into year two, how do the Patriots plan to build around their young franchise QB? Jason Campbell played nine years in the NFL and joins the show to share his thoughts. GET NESN 360: https://nesn.com/download-the-nesn-app/ Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/NESN Twitter: https://twitter.com/NESN F...

The Patriots hired Mike Vrabel as their new head coach with the hope of turning the franchise around. Doug Kyed of the Boston Herald joins Travis Thomas and George Balekji to discuss Vrabel’s hiring and what he brings to the Patriots that Jerod Mayo failed to do. Plus, did the Krafts do enough during their head coach search or was this always Vrabel's job to lose? Later, Travis and George look at...

The Patriots hiring of new head coach Mike Vrabel seems to be a perfect move for the team, but is it for Drake Maye? Doug Kyed of the Boston Herald joins Travis Thomas and George Balekji to discuss what Vrabel’s hiring means for Drake Maye’s development and if Patriots executive vice president of player personnel Eliot Wolf will be with the team next season. Plus, how Josh McDaniels might be the b...

Mike Vrabel and Ben Johnson seem to be the top two options for the next Patriots head coach but what will New England do if both men take other jobs? Brian Flores? Kliff Kingsbury? Travis Thomas and George Balekji discuss which head coach candidates make the most sense for the Patriots if their top two options fall through. Plus, the guys preview all the football action this weekend including Ohio...

NFL playoffs kickoff with an action-packed Wild Card Weekend with great matchups including: Chargers vs Texans, Steelers vs Ravens, Broncos vs Bills, Packers vs Eagles and Commanders vs Buccaneers. Travis Thomas and George Balekji break down all the matchups and let you know who will be moving on to the divisional round.   Got a Question or Comment for the show? Email us at thechat@nesn.com or twe...

Super Bowl champion James White discusses Robert Kraft’s decision-making process and why he hopes Kraft won’t settle on Mike Vrabel, but instead conduct a thorough search for the right head coach. White shares his insights on the importance of finding a coach who can truly turn the Patriots’ culture around. Tune in for this thought-provoking moment with James White, brought to you by Boston Has En...

Starting with a surprising revelation that Tom Brady reached out to Bill Belichick about leaving UNC to coach the Las Vegas Raiders. While Belichick isn't planning a return to the NFL, the duo discusses the drama around his $10 million buyout clause and what it could mean for the NFL future. In “What’s Trending?”, they break down Trae Young’s half-court game-winner against the Jazz in a thrilling...

Could Vladimir Guerrero Jr. be in a Red Sox uniform? According to an article by USA Today MLB columnist Bob Nightengale, that could very much be happening if the Blue Jays don’t get an extension done before Spring Training. Travis Thomas and George Balekji discuss how likely it really is that Vladdy and free agent Pete Alonso end up with Boston. Plus, Tom Caron, Lou Merloni and The Boston Globe’s...

The search for Jerod Mayo’s replacement as the Patriots head coach is underway with names like Mike Vrabel, Ben Johnson, Pep Hamilton, Byron Leftwich and Brian Flores all being considered. Travis Thomas and George Balekji break down the candidates and debate who should be the Patriots next head coach. Plus, Sean McGuire of NESN.com joins the show to discuss how Patriots players like David Andrews,...

Monday Night RAW debuted on Netflix with appearances by The Rock, John Cena, the Undertaker, Hulk Hogan and more. Travis Thomas, George Balekji and Athan Hristodulu review RAW’s first episode on Netflix and discuss what comes next for The Rock and Roman Reigns storyline after The Rock endorses Reigns as the undisputed tribal chief. Plus, the guys react to how the fans felt about Hulk Hogan being b...

Robert Kraft's press conference began with him taking complete blame for the Patriots & Jerod Mayo struggling during his only season as the team's head coach. George Balekji & Travis Thomas react to Robert Kraft's comments and what they think could be next from the Patriots as they search for a new head coach. GET NESN 360: https://nesn.com/download-the-nesn-app/ Subscribe on YouTube: https://www....

The NFL playoffs are here and today we're rankings all 14 teams in some NFL Power Rankings, playoffs edition. Who are the best of the best as the NFL gets set to crown another champion? GET NESN 360: https://nesn.com/download-the-nesn-app/ Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/NESN Twitter: https://twitter.com/NESN Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NESN/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.c...

The shocking firing of Jerod Mayo as head coach of the New England Patriots after just one season has fans erupting. Was this the right move? What does this mean for the future of the Patriots? The guys break down Mayo’s brief tenure as head coach, reflecting on the highs and lows of his time in charge. Despite early optimism when Mayo was named the successor, the team’s performance down the stret...

Which NFL head coach will get fired next? With Jerod Mayo already out as Patriots head coach, the guys break down which other coaches could be on the chopping block. From Antonio Pierce of the Raiders to Brian Daboll of the Giants and Mike McCarthy of the Cowboys, the guys discuss which NFL coaches are facing the most pressure and who might be fired this week. Don’t miss their bold predictions for...

Today's edition of Boston Has Entered The Chat includes more of our best interviews of 2024 across the podcast network at NESN. Josh Rivera talks about portraying Aaron Hernandez in the show American Sports Story. Frederick Richard talks about winning the bronze medal at the Paris Olympics. Jennifer Rizzotti talks about the current state of women's basketball. GET NESN 360: https://nesn.com/downlo...

Today, we look back on some basketball conversations we've had this year with both former Celtics player Dee Brown who talks his career in Boston, and former Lakers General Manager Mike Kupchak who talked his time with the Lakers & Kobe Bryant. GET NESN 360: https://nesn.com/download-the-nesn-app/   Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/NESN Twitter: https://twitter.com/NESN Facebook: http...

George & Travis read through fan mail, giving out life advice on multiple topics. Topics include pursuing a college education, gym etiquette, if one's hair style impacts their career, what to do when your girlfriend doesn't like your female friends & what type of engagement ring should somebody buy? GET NESN 360: https://nesn.com/download-the-nesn-app/   Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.c...

Today on Boston Has Entered The Chat, we take a look back at some of the best moments from the 2024 Jimmy Fund Raio Telethon. Included are interviews with patients, doctors & sports figures like Bruins goalie Jeremy Swayman, Red Sox play-by-play Dave O'Brien, Bruins play-by-play Judd Sirott, 3-time Patriots Super Bowl Champ Joe Andruzzi, & Bruins CEO & Alternate Governor Charlie Jacobs. GET NESN 3...

On today's edition of Boston Has Entered The Chat, we take a look back at our interviews with 2024 The Tradition honorees Brad Park, Rob Gronkowski, Terry Francona, Dee Brown & Dara Torres.  GET NESN 360: https://nesn.com/download-the-nesn-app/   Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/NESN Twitter: https://twitter.com/NESN Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NESN/ Instagram: https://www.inst...

Boston College’s first season under football head coach Bill O’Brian is winding down to a finish that will see the Eagles take on Nebraska at Yankee Stadium for the Pinstripe Bowl. To get you ready for the game we revisit the best moments from interviews with BC football players Drew Kendall, Treshaun Ward and Kamari Morales that Travis Thomas, George Balekji and Annabelle Hasselbeck had the pleas...

Revisit some legendary interviews with living legends like 11-time Olympic medalist Simone Biles and Pro Football Hall of Famer Kurt Warner that Travis Thomas and George Balekji had the pleasure of hosting this past year. Plus, George caught up with ESPN’s Matt Miller to discuss Travis Hunter and the upcoming NFL draft. Catch new episodes of Boston Has Entered The Chat every weekday. Got a Questio...