Boston Has Entered The Chat

After being called out as a soft team by head coach Jerod Mayo, the Patriots respond by pulling off a thrilling upset win over Aaron Rodgers and the Jets. The Pats’ win included some clutch performances from Jacoby Brissett, Kayshon Boutte and Rhamondre Stevenson to seal the game. But it wasn’t all good news, as Drake Maye exited early with a concussion, and Josh Uche was a surprising healthy scra...

George Balekji and Jahmai Webster dive into the upcoming Monday Night Football showdown between the Giants and Steelers! With Russell Wilson stepping in as the Steelers' starter once again, the guys discuss what fans can expect from this matchup and whether Wilson can leverage this favorable setup for a big night. They break down each team’s strengths, key players to watch, and give their score pr...

The World Series shifts to New York for Game 3 with the Dodgers leading the series 2-0 and megastar Shohei Ohtani expected to play despite injuring his shoulder in Game 2. George Balekji and Jahmai Webster discuss how Ohtani’s health could shape the rest of the series and what Yankees need to do if they hope to avoid a 3-0 deficit. Plus, with Aaron Judge struggling under the playoff spotlight, can...

Lebron James and Bronny James made history the other night as the first father and son duo to play a game in the NBA. Now reports are coming out the the Lakers do not plan to force feed minutes to Bronny James. On today's episode of Boston Has Entered The Chat, Travis Thomas and George Balekji talk more shots taken at the Patriots by former head coach Bill Belichick after he pointed out how poorly...

This weeks Sunday Night Football game features the Cowboys vs 49ers in a classic NFC rivalry game. Mike McCarthy is on the hot seat with the Cowboys sitting at 3-3 and many are beginning to wonder if his time in Dallas could come to an end with a loss to the 49ers this weekend. GET NESN 360: https://nesn.com/download-the-nesn-app/ Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/NESN Twitter: https:/...

Penn State head Coach James Franklin walks away from podium during press conference. Travis Thomas & George Balekji on how coach Franklin should have handled the media questions. 🔗: (add link) 💻 http://facebook.com/NESN 💻 http://youtube.com/NESN 💻 http://twitch.tv/nesn Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

SOFT. That's what George Balekji thinks of Joel Embiid as the NBA investigates the 76ers for allowing him to sit out of games. 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.com/nesn TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nesn Twitch: htt...

In this clip, we dive into the NBA's investigation into the Philadelphia 76ers regarding Joel Embiid's player participation. Recent reports indicate that Embiid's absence from preseason games was due to left knee management, and he is set to miss three games this week. Daryl Morey emphasizes the team's cautious approach, suggesting that both Embiid and Paul George may not play in back-to-backs thi...

In this episode, we dive into the latest developments surrounding the New England Patriots as they prepare to face off against the Jets. Jerod Mayo's recent press conference highlights a shift away from “soft” comments, emphasizing the team's focus on readiness for the upcoming game. The discussion also covers K.J. Osborn's intriguing phone gesture and his desire to stay in New England. We explore...

In this clip, we discuss the highly anticipated Thursday Night Football matchup between the Vikings and the Rams. Will the Vikings bounce back this week? We delve into the intriguing idea that Matthew Stafford might be auditioning for the Vikings amid trade rumors. With Cooper Kupp returning, we ponder whether this will be his first game back and potentially his last as a Ram.   As we make our sco...

Kamari Morales caught Drake Maye's first TD pass at UNC. So What did he do with the ball you ask? Well as Travis ThomasExp & George Balekji now know it didn’t stay in Maye’s possession for long.  💻 http://facebook.com/NESN 💻 http://youtube.com/NESN 💻 http://twitch.tv/nesn Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chiefs might be the only unbeaten team left in the NFL this year but with Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce uncharacteristically underperforming this season is Kansas City really the best team in the NFL right now? The duo of Lamar Jackson and Derrick Henry have the Ravens as legit Super Bowl contenders while the Lions also have a great claim at the top spot after handing the Vikings their first lo...

The drama surrounding Jerod Mayo's 'soft' team comments escalates as Bill Belichick doubles down that Mayo shouldn't be publicly criticizing his players during his appearance on the Let's Go! podcast with Tom Brady and Jim Gray, stressing that the responsibility for poor performance ultimately falls on the head coach. Meanwhile, Devin McCourty, on Football Night in America, questioned Mayo's coach...

The drama around Jerod Mayo's 'soft’ team comments continues as Bill Belichick took another shot at Mayo’s public criticism of the Patriots’ toughness during his appearance on the Let's Go! podcast with Tom Brady and Jim Gray while Devin McCourty raised questions on Football Night in America, challenging Mayo’s coaching and preparation methods. George Balekji and Travis Thomas debate how bad it is...

George Balekji tells Travis Thomas why the Browns are the real winners for Week 7 of the NFL.   💻 http://facebook.com/NESN 💻 http://youtube.com/NESN 💻 http://twitch.tv/nesn Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With the World Series set between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the New York Yankees, George Balekji and Travis Thomas preview the matchup stacked with stars. Does Shohei Ohtani finally get his ring? Does Aaron Judge cement his legacy as a Yankee? Can Giancarlo Stanton and Juan Soto keep up their play or does Mookie Betts continue to be the most underrated superstar in baseball?   Got a Question or...

George Balekji and Travis Thomas break down the latest drama surrounding the Patriots. Including Jerod Mayo recently walking back his harsh comments about the team being "soft" after their loss to Jaguars in London and Bill Belichick standing up for the players. They also discuss growing frustration in the Patriots' locker room, highlighted by K.J. Osborn’s social media post and cryptic “call me”...

After Jerod Mayo called the Patriots a ‘soft football team across the board’ then walked back his comments, Bill Belichick called out his successor while on The Pat McAfee Show saying “They’re not soft. They were the best team in the league last year against the run.” George Balekji and Travis Thomas react to Jerod Mayo walking back his comments and check if Bill Belichick is right to call out May...

George Balekji and Travis Thomas share their biggest takeaways from Week 7 of the NFL. Deshaun Watson's likely season-ending Achilles injury has the league buzzing, and George declares that the Patriots have now taken the title of worst team in the NFL. The guys also discuss the Packers' impressive win over the Texans, with Jordan Love outdueling C.J. Stroud in what some are calling a potential Su...

Travis Thomas and George Balekji preview the Week 7 Monday Night Football doubleheader featuring the Ravens vs Buccaneers and Chargers vs Cardinals. Can Baker Mayfield keep his hot streak alive against the Ravens' struggling secondary or will Lamer Jackson and Derrick Henry’s run game be too much for Tampa Bay? The guys also dive into the Chargers' wide receiver group dealing with major injuries a...

The Patriots are done & Travis Thomas has had enough of Jerod Mayo. Is it time for Robert Kraft to make changes? Catch NESN’s daily sports podcast 'Boston Has Entered The Chat' hosted by Travis Thomas and George Balekji every Monday through Friday on NESN's Youtube, Twitch, Facebook, and wherever you listen to podcasts. Got a Question or Comment for the show? Call the Boston Has Entered the Chat H...

George Balekji and Travis Thomas break down the Patriots' tough 32-16 loss to the Jaguars in London, dropping the Pats to 1-6 on the season. With Jerod Mayo calling the team “soft” and Drake Maye responding to the criticism, the guys dive into whether the real issue is with the players or the play calling. Should the Patriots make changes on both sides of the ball? The spotlight also fell on Ja'Ly...

Travis Thomas has one question for George Balekji ahead of the Patriots squaring off with the Jaguars in London on Sunday. “What's a crumpet?” 💻 http://facebook.com/NESN 💻 http://youtube.com/NESN 💻 http://twitch.tv/nesn Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The NBA season is fast approaching which means it's almost time for Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown and the rest of the Boston Celtics to begin their NBA title defense in pursuit of banner 19. George Balekji and Travis Thomas dive into the Celtics' upcoming season to make predictions on areas the Celtics need to improve upon from last year and who poses the biggest threat in the East to Boston. Plus, t...

Another exciting Sunday Night Football matchup for Week 7 of the NFL. The Jets take on the Steelers who are both making major changes ahead of the game. Davante Adams is set to make his Jets debut and Russell Wilson is expected to make his first start for the Steelers. George Balekji and Travis Thomas preview the matchup while answering questions like… will Adams and Aaron Rodgers pick up right wh...