Boston Has Entered The Chat

A NFL Black Friday matchup between the struggling Las Vegas Raiders and the powerhouse Kansas City Chiefs. Should the Raiders even try to win this game, or is it time for them to embrace the tank? The guys discuss what’s at stake for both teams, with the Chiefs looking to make a late push for the top seed in the AFC and Patrick Mahomes possibly setting the stage for a late MVP run. The duo also we...

The key Thanksgiving Day matchup between the Miami Dolphins and Green Bay Packers will be a good one. Can the Dolphins handle the brutal cold in Green Bay, where the high will be just 31°F and the low dipping to 19°F? Will Miami’s offense be able to keep up with the Packers, or will Green Bay’s attack prove too much? The guys also discuss whether the Dolphins are a real threat in the AFC now that...

Who’s the best team in NFL right now? Things start with our NFL Power Rankings for Week 13. George has the Lions at the top spot, followed by the Eagles, Chiefs, and Bills, while Travis shakes things up with his ranking, putting the Lions at #1, but with a different order behind them. Who's rising, and who's falling in their rankings? Tune in to find out who made the cut and why! Then, the guys di...

The Red Sox have made a big move by offering Juan Soto a contract, joining a competitive field of teams vying for his services, including the Dodgers, Mets, Yankees, and Blue Jays. Reports suggest that the Red Sox are increasing their offer in both money and years to land the superstar outfielder. Can Boston outbid the competition and secure Soto for the future? Tune in for the latest on this high...

Bears vs Lions in a NFL Thanksgiving battle! The Lions come into their Thanksgiving Day matchup riding high with a dominant record, while the Bears are struggling with a recent losing streak. The Lions’ running backs, Jahmyr Gibbs and David Montgomery, have been a force on the ground, and Chicago's defense will need to step up to contain them. Jared Goff has been playing at a high level, he could...

Wicked reviews are pouring in and the movie is being talked about so much, George Balekji & Travis Thomas can't seem to escape it. They guys talk the movie Wicked and share what they've heard, and also talk some other unavoidable figures they've come across in life. GET NESN 360: https://nesn.com/download-the-nesn-app/   Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/NESN Twitter: https://twitter.c...

Teams like Ohio State and Oregon locks for the new 12-team College Football Playoff. But behind those teams is a crowded room of two, three, and potentially four loss teams looking to get in. George Balekji & Travis Thomas talk the crowded College Football Playoff picture and who they could see getting in. GET NESN 360: https://nesn.com/download-the-nesn-app/ Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.yout...

Week 12 of the NFL was a wild one with Saquon Barkley having a career game, the Commanders losing to the Cowboys, and more. George Balekji & Travis Thomas talk winners and losers of Week 12, the musical 'Wicked' take the world by storm this weekend, the Patriots locker room potentially tuning out Jerod Mayo, and more! GET NESN 360: https://nesn.com/download-the-nesn-app/ Subscribe on YouTube: http...

The Dolphins made easy work of the Patriots behind a big Week 12 performance from Tua Tagovailoa and Jaylen Waddle. However, the Patriots’ ten penalties were also a major factor in the loss as addressed by Drake Maye and head coach Jerod Mayo. Travis Thomas and George Balekji discuss how the Patriots continue to hurt themselves and debate if they will win another game this season. Plus, the guys p...

A Big AFC matchup as Lamar Jackson and the Ravens visit Justin Herbert and the Chargers for Monday Night Football Week 12 game. Travis Thomas and George Balekji preview Harbaugh Bowl III and explain how much this game impacts the AFC playoff picture.    For the full episode of Boston Has Entered The Chat, click here: https://youtube.com/live/Us0sB5wW7cM?feature=share   Got a Question or Comment fo...

Jim Montgomery has found a new job as the Blues head coach at the expense of Drew Bannister who St. Louis let go to bring in Montgomery just five days after being relieved of his coaching duties with the Bruins. Travis Thomas and George Balekji react to Monty’s new job and how he can help improve St. Louis for years to come. Plus, the guys discuss how the Bruins have responded to playing under int...

Patriots are on the road to face the Dolphins for their final matchup of the season. In their last meeting, Miami came out with the Week 5 win in a game that didn't include Drake Maye or Tua Tagovailoa. Travis Thomas and George Balekji preview the game and explain how much of a difference both QBs will make for their respective offenses. Plus, the guys discuss Cole Strange playing center and Chris...

Jalen Hurts and the Eagles are in Los Angeles to face Matthew Stafford and the Rams for the Sunday Night Football Week 12 game. Travis Thomas and George Balekji preview the primetime matchup and discuss how this is a must win game for the Rams if they want to keep their playoff hopes alive.  Got a Question or Comment for the show? Email us at thechat@nesn.com or tweet at us at #NESNchat   GET NESN...

The Patriots and Drake Maye face Tua Tagovailoa and the Dolphins for the first matchup between the two QBs this season. Travis Thomas and George Balekji discuss the QBs first meeting while previewing the final Patriots-Dolphins game of the season. Plus, the guys weigh in on Joel Embiid for his strong comments about whoever leaked details of a 76ers team meeting. Then Travis goes 1-on-1 with Pro Fo...

Another Thursday Night Football matchup between the Steelers and the Browns. With the Browns struggling at 2-8 and Jameis Winston stepping in at quarterback, do they stand a chance against the 8-2 Steelers? The guys discuss how good the Steelers really are, what their ceiling is, and whether Russell Wilson could be the answer for Pittsburgh’s future. Plus, they share their score predictions and fa...

NFL Hall of Fame LB Ray Lewis is a potential head coach candidate for FAU football! Ray would be following the model set by other former NFL greats like Colorado’s Deion Sanders and the Patriots’ Jerod Mayo (former NFL players turned head coach). The guys break down the future of Deion’s coaching career. Asking the question if him and his son Sheduer Sanders will go to the Cowboys next year togeth...

After a disappointing start to the season the Bruins have relieved Jim Montgomery of his duties as head coach and named Joe Sacco as the interim head coach. Travis Thomas and George Balekji react to the coaching change and what Bruins fans can expect going forward. Plus, despite giving Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs their first loss of the season Travis and George still don’t have the Bills ahead...

In this episode, Jaffe & Razor percolate an Instant Bru after the organization announced that they have relieved former head coach, Jim Montgomery, from his duties as the head coach of the Boston Bruins.   This Instant Bru is presented by Fazenda Coffee Roasters - visit Fazenda at www.fazendacoffee.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Josh Allen and the Bills were able to give Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs their first loss of the season but that doesn't mean they are the best team in the NFL. Travis and George explain why the Lions are still the team to beat as they share their weekly NFL power rankings. For the full episode of Boston Has Entered The Chat, click here: https://youtube.com/live/-_t8M2QhfGI?feature=share   Got a...

 Bruins have relieved Jim Montgomery of his duties as head coach after a disappointing start to the season. Travis Thomas and George Balekji react to the news and discuss what fans can expect from the interim head coach Joe Sacco. Plus, how the coaching change impacts players like Brad Marchand, David Pastrnak and Jeremy Swayman. Got a Question or Comment for the show? Email us at thechat@nesn.com...

Dianna Russini reported that Patriots head coach Jerod Mayo, Alex Van Pelt, and DeMarcus Covington should all be safe despite just 3 wins so far this season. Travis Thomas and George Balekji debate if the Patriots would the be making a mistake keeping around the same coaching staff if the team goes winless the rest of the season? GET NESN 360: https://nesn.com/download-the-nesn-app/ Subscribe on Y...

Drake Maye has been developing at an expectable rate and Jerod Mayo wants people to know that his staff is the reason for it. Travis Thomas and George Balekji react to Mayo denying reports that the Krafts sought outside help to better develop Drake Maye. Plus, the reports that Mayo, Alex Van Pelt and the rest of the Patriots coaching staff's jobs are safe despite a losing record. Travis and George...

Celtics host the undefeated Cavaliers for their first meeting this season. Travis Thomas and George Balekji preview the NBA Cup group play matchup. Plus, discuss how much Donovan Mitchell and the rest of the Cavs improved from their last meeting vs Jayson Tatum and the Celtics in the NBA Eastern Conference Semifinal.   Got a Question or Comment for the show? Call the Boston Has Entered The Chat Ho...

The latest Red Sox rumors are swirling around Juan Soto! Soto is the biggest free agent in the MLB this offseason and Boston and New York want in. There are reports of the meeting between the Red Sox leadership and Juan Soto being productive, but will Soto make his way to Fenway? Plus, what’s the competition like from the Blue Jays, Mets, and Yankees? Then, it's time to get into the Mike Tyson vs....

The Week 11 Monday Night Football matchup between the Texans (6-4) and the Cowboys (3-6) might be a blow out! Are the Texans emerging as Texas' new favorite team? How much pressure is on Mike McCarthy to win this game? With Nico Collins returning, can C.J. Stroud return to his elite form? The guys also dive into the Cowboys' struggles, debating if Jerry Jones is to blame and whether it’s time for...