Zolak & Bertrand

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand start the hour discussing the Red Sox financial flexibility and what it means for this offseason.  (10:26) The crew reacts to Red Sox Manager Alex Cora’s appearance on Foul Territory and comments he made on both Alex Bregman and Tristan Casas. (22:21) We question whether Tarik Skubal is definitively on the Red Sox radar in a potential trade.  (31:51) Zo and B...

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand discuss the news that Joe Burrow is fully participating in practice and may play Sunday vs the Patriots.  (9:04) Stefon Diggs has reportedly been playing through a broken finger. We question if this will have an impact on his overall play the rest of the season.  (22:35) Should the Patriots take a flyer on wide receiver Brandin Cooks following his release fro...

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand begin the hour heading live to Mike Vrabel’s meeting with the media ahead of Sunday’s game against the Bengals.  (23:40) The crew is joined by Patriots pass rusher K’Lavon Chaisson to discuss Milton Williams injury as well as expectations on Sunday vs the Bengals.  (29:45) We answer your calls and reactions on everything from the show.  (36:23) Zo and Be...

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand start the hour recapping Eliot Wolf’s comments following the trade deadline, specifically on giving up three 1st round picks for a player. (10:05) We debate if the Patriots should pursue Myles Garrett in an offseason trade. (20:32) Nick Wright has Drake Maye very high in his QB tiers. The crew reacts. (26:09) Zo and Beetle discuss the flurry of Red Sox moves from yeste...

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand begin the hour discussing how if the Patriots make the Super Bowl, no one will question their easy schedule.  (13:05) The crew dives into credit pie for the Patriots. Plus a debate of the best kinds of pie.  (26:24) Ohio sends Umass to 0-11 on the season. We touch on the current state of Umass football.  (35:19) Zo and Beetle close the hour with a music...

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand start today’s show debating what the Patriots' fatal flaw could be this season.  (9:50) The crew discusses Ja’Marr Chase’s suspension officially being upheld and if they would rather play the Bengals at full strength or without Chase. (22:54) We question if the Patriots should feel comfortable playing against anyone in the AFC come the playoffs.  (30:26) Zo a...

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand begin the hour with the latest news on all things Red Sox, including Bo Bichette and Tristan Casas rumors. Plus the likelihood of signing Pete Alonso or Alex Bregman, is it an either or situation.  (12:09) Zo and Beetle dive into Tail-Waggin’ Tuesday with Celia Oswitch and this week’s ‘Pawtriots’ Dog of the Week, Lila. (21:18) The crew answers your calls and react...

(00:00) Mike Reiss of ESPN joins Zolak & Bertrand live from Gillette Stadium to give us his three things that could potentially hold the Patriots back.  (14:39) Mike Reiss discusses with the crew if Drake Maye is the third best quarterback in the NFL already and where he ranks in the MVP conversation. (26:09) We debate who the true contenders are among the current AFC playoff teams. (35:1...

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand begin the hour discussing the impact of Milton Williams being out of the lineup for at least 4 games after being placed on injured reserve.  (10:26) We debate how difficult of an out the Patriots are within the AFC playoff picture.  (21:25) The crew questions if the Patriots need more opportunities for “prove-it” wins in order to silence the easy-schedule dou...

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand start the hour discussing the news that Ja’Marr Chase will be suspended for the Patriots game this Sunday for spitting on Jalen Ramsey in last week’s game.  (11:34) The crew questions if there is any chance the Chiefs miss the playoffs given their 5-5 start, the worst start to a season of Patrick Mahomes’ career. (22:02) Cam Newton calls the Patriots success this...

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand, with Marc Bertrand out, start the hour diving into Alex Barth’s Patriots Superlatives at the mini-bye, including favorite signing, most disappointing free agent, and unsung hero.  (13:09) The crew gets into the best sounds from Sunday across a weekend of football.  (25:25) We answer more of your calls, questions, and reactions on everything.  (34:06) Zo...

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand, with Marc Bertrand out, start the hour discussing Dan Orlovsky’s top 5 QB’s drafted since 2020 he would start a franchise with, Drake Maye being ranked #1.  (11:23) The crew reacts to the breaking news of the Jets benching Justin Fields and starting Tyrod Taylor moving forward.  (21:25) We dive into Read and React.  (30:21) Zolak, McKone, and Barth end...

(00:00) Former Patriot David Andrews joins Zolak & Bertrand, with Marc Bertrand out, in-studio to give his thoughts on the Patriots Jets game from Thursday night.  (11:43) David Andrews discusses the NFL slate from Week 11 with the crew and debates if there is any team the Patriots should fear in the AFC.  (25:06) The crew answers your calls and reactions on everything.  (34:24)...

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand, with Marc Bertrand out, start the show recapping the biggest games from Sunday, including the Chiefs loss to the Broncos. (10:37) We debate whether the Patriots should rather the Chiefs miss the playoffs entirely or face this version of them come the playoffs.  (21:23) The crew discusses Drake Maye being amongst the elite of NFL quarterbacks and our thoughts on h...

(00:00) RJ Bell of Pregame.com joins the show to give us the best bets for Week 11. (10:38) We continue our conversation on the Patriots, before Celtics HC Joe Mazzulla calls in to touch on the Patriots’ game from last night, the state of the C’s, and being a player’s coach.  (30:12) We finish the day with calls on everything with the Patriots. (35:10) Today’s Takeaways. See Privacy Policy at...

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand start the hour with Phil Perry of NBC Sports Boston joining the show to react to last night’s win for the Patriots. (10:23) The crew touches on Thursday Night Football as a whole and whether opposing teams might have their quarterbacks run on the Patriots more. (20:35) We compare Justin Fields to Drake Maye and Maye’s growth since the draft. (30:36) The guys finish the...

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand start the hour by touching on how the Patriots’ hype has swallowed all the other teams in the city. (14:43) Zolak & Bertrand start the hour by deciding who the most important piece of the Patriots’ success is… Mike Vrabel or Drake Maye. (24:47) We dive into the biggest storylines in the NFL ahead of Week 11 with Read & React. (37:11) The guys finish the hour wi...

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand start the show by reacting to the Patriots win over the Jets on Thursday Night Football. (13:14) The crew touches on vibes being high with the Patriots and Gillette Stadium feeling like the Tom Brady era last night. (22:34) We look back at the win totals from everyone on the Patriots before the season. (33:21) The Football Card. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/...

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand start the hour giving their final thoughts on the Patriots ahead of Thursday Night Football tonight. (14:59) Zo and Beetle highlight the opportunity the Patriots have tonight to show off in a standalone game similar to the game at Buffalo.  (20:27) The NFL owners have proposed a ban on the annual team report card. The charge is reportedly being led by Jets Owner W...

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand start the hour discussing how the Patriots need to beat the Jets tonight and have no excuses if they lose.  (14:09) UMass football lit off fireworks after a field goal that put them on the scoreboard last night despite being down 45-3 at the time. The crew gives their thoughts on another UMass lowlight.  (25:12) We question the initial trade of Rafael Devers...

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand begin the hour continuing the discussion on the disaster that is the UMass Football program and what they need to do to stop being a national embarrassment.  (10:53) The crew discusses Zo’s interview with Patriots Executive Vice President of Player Personnel Eliot Wolf, specifically the impact of their rookie class and free agent signings. (21:34) We answer your c...

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand start the show debating how bad a loss tonight would be against the Jets and the possibility of this game being a tough spot.  (9:39) David Andrews firmly believes this is NOT a trap game for the Patriots. The crew reacts.  (19:55) Connor Hughes on SNYJets said the Jets had heavy interest in hiring Mike Vrabel as their head coach. Zo and Beetle give their tho...

(00:00) The show starts the hour with Rob Gronkowski’s official retirement with the Patriots signing a one day contract with the team.  (14:26) We react to Rob Gronkowski seemingly struggling to say anything positive about Bill Belichick.  (20:56) Is the upcoming game against the Jets a must win? The crew debates the importance of taking care of business on Thursday night.  (30:43)...

(00:00) Albert Breer of SI and MMQB joins Zolak and Bertrand in-studio to tell us whether he is jumping on the Patriots hype train. (10:52) Albert Breer gives his thoughts on Drake Maye’s MVP candidacy and if he has become the clear cut #1 QB from the 2024 draft class.  (24:10) We discuss where Josh McDaniels could potentially end up if given another opportunity to be a head coach.  (33:...

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand start the hour with your calls and reactions on everything.  (8:57) We debate if David Pastrnak should be named captain of the Bruins given his teammates reaction to his 400th goal. (15:54) Damien Woody believes the Bills Super Bowl window is closing. The crew questions if Buffalo has spoiled the better part of Josh Allen’s prime (23:56) Zo and Beetle end the hour...