Zolak & Bertrand

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand begin the hour with your calls and reactions to everything (11:00) We discuss if Drake Maye’s rapid development is the biggest reason for this year’s Patriots success.  (22:45) Celtics Coach Joe Mazzulla thanked the media for their coaches vs media game, the crew questions whether he meant his message.  (32:40) Jaylen Brown left Thursday’s preseason game with...

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand start the show reacting to Stefon Diggs’ comments saying the Patriots can’t let their foot off the gas against the Titans.  (10:30) Drake Maye is also telling the Patriots to ignore the noise. The crew discusses if the Patriots sound focused heading into Tennessee.  (24:05) We question if the way Mike Vrabel’s tenure ended with the Titans is more on Vrabel’s...

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand start the hour reacting to the news that Titans will not be having any tribute for Mike Vrabel in his return to Tennessee.  (9:00) The crew discusses the Patriots historically bad running game to start the season and how to improve it moving forward.  (17:21) Patriots linebacker K’Lavon Chaisson joins us to discuss the current state of the Patriots and the im...

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand start the hour with Bill Belichick stating he believes in the UNC roster and that the rumors of his potential departure are completely false.  (12:07) Surprise call in from NBC Sports Boston’s Kayla Burton to discuss the coaches vs media game.  (23:20) The crew dives into what they would pay to keep Alex Bregman at third base for the Red Sox next year and bey...

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand begin the hour with your calls and reaction on everything.  (10:34) Alex Bregman is opting out of the $80 million remaining on his contract to test free agency. The crew questions whether he actually wants to leave Boston. They also touch on the Red Sox Gold Glove finalists. (21:37) Celtics Head Coach Joe Mazzulla Joins Zo and Beetle to discuss the preseason, the...

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand start the show highlighting the national attention the Patriots have received along with a power ranking comparing where they should rank among other top NFL teams.  (14:34) We dive into the Bills schedule and discuss the potential of their record by the end of the season.  (26:00) The crew compares Drake Maye to the quarterbacks elsewhere and if other teams...

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand are joined by Penny the Dog and Celia Oswitch to discuss a new initiative beginning this Sunday at Gillette Stadium.   (7:29) Zo and Beetle react to a sloppy loss vs the Tampa Bay Lightning on Monday.  (24:10) The Red Sox seemingly will retain much of their coaching staff, including third base coach and outfield instructor Kyle Hudson. The crew discusses...

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand are joined by Mike Reiss of ESPN to discuss his three things.  (11:38) Mike Reiss gives his thoughts on the officiating from Sunday at the Saints, which included multiple big plays called back by offensive pass interference.  (27:07) We discuss with Mike Reiss what Patriots should add players before the trade deadline, he does however like what the team has a...

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand begin the hour discussing if the Titans will get the “new coach boost” coming off the firing of Head Coach Brian Callahan following Sunday’s loss to the Raiders.  (8:51) Andrew Callahan believes the Patriots could make the AFC Championship game in a wide open AFC, with improvements to the running game. The crew gives their thoughts.  (20:47) Bill Simmons beli...

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand start the show recapping the Bills loss on Monday night to the Atlanta Falcons.  (12:11) We discuss the Tennessee Titans firing their Head Coach Brian Callahan ahead of Mike Vrabel’s return to Tennessee for the first time since being fired by the franchise.  (23:09) Do the Patriots have a shot at winning the division and hosting a playoff game in Foxborough t...

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand start the final hour with a quick check-in on the Bruins. (9:30) We finish the day on calls on everything from the day, including Rhamondre Stevenson’s fumbling issues. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand start the hour by having David Andrews join the show to discuss the Patriots win over the Saints. (11:25) We touch on the Patriots playing on their own terms against the Saints. (24:35) The crew discusses how Mike Vrabel has led this season and whether it’s been the correct approach overall. (33:45) We finish the day with more thoughts on the Patriots outlook for the r...

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand start the show by reacting to the Patriots handling business against the Saints. (12:10) Beetle touches on the Patriots doing something they haven’t done on offense since 2022. (22:46) We go back and forth on Kayshon Boutte’s impact on this team and how he’s developed since being drafted. (34:10) The crew touches on potential concerns for the Patriots with them having...

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand start the hour with RJ Bell of Pregame.com joining the show to break down the best bets of the week. (8:30) We continue to discuss how much Drake Maye should run and the Savannah Bananas coming to Gillette Stadium. (22:11) Zo sets up his lunch for next week with one of the callers. (31:03) Today’s Takeaway. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California...

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand are joined by Phil Perry of NBC Sports Boston as they touch on Drake Maye’s performance against the Bills. (8:04) We discuss if the Patriots need to win with style points on Sunday. (22:23) The crew gets Perry’s thoughts on the latest drama surrounding Bill Belichick. (31:50) We finish the hour with calls on the Patriots. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy...

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand start the hour by reacting to Greg Olsen’s high praise for Drake Maye. (10:45) The crew goes back and forth on chest hair and memories at Action Park. (19:46) We dive into the biggest storylines ahead of Week 6 of the NFL season. (30:35) Zo and Beetle end the hour with more thoughts on the drama between Bill Belichick and UNC. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/pr...

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand start the show by breaking down their expectations for Patriots-Saints on Sunday. (10:32) We discuss the impact of the Patriots potentially having the easiest NFL schedule since 1978. (23:27) We react to the Bruins starting the season 2-0 and winning their home opener against the Blackhawks. (32:28) The Football Card. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and...

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand start the hour talking to Revs Interim Head Coach Pablo Moreira.  (13:50) Who deserves more of the credit for the offensive success Drake Maye’s ability or Josh McDaniels’ playcalling? The crew discusses. (24:52) We discuss whether Josh McDaniels would consider taking another head coaching job or if he is more suited for the Patriots.  (36:12) Zo and Beetle c...

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand are joined by Albert Breer of SI and MMQB to discuss Bill Belichick’s tenure at UNC. (14:10) Albert Breer highlights the importance of Sunday Night’s win over Buffalo for establishing a culture in the way Mike Vrabel is trying to build.  (25:05) How much of a green light will Drake Maye get as the season progresses? Also why is Mike Vrabel so hesitant to criticize...

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand discuss Paul Perillo’s comments on the Patriots Sunday night win over Buffalo being the best win for the Franchise since their last Super Bowl win.  (8:26) Stefon Diggs says the Patriots need to follow up the Bills win with a good game. The crew highlights the importance of keeping momentum going vs New Orleans on Sunday.  (20:14) We question whether we need...

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand start the show reacting to the reports that Bill Belichick and UNC have discussed his potential departure.  (12:33) We dive further into truly how bad things have been for Bill Belichick in his first season in college football, and if there is any salvaging of what looks like the end of his coaching career.  (23:29) The Bruins win their season opener at Washi...

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand start the hour with Mike Vrabel’s press conference, before Patriots right tackle Morgan Moses joins us to discuss the progression of Drake Maye and the expectations going into New Orleans on Sunday.  (24:25) Mike Vrabel claimed there was no whistle heard before the apparent late hit by Joshua Farmer, the crew discusses this play and the no call.  (39:40) Zo a...

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand discuss First Things First’s Chris Broussard saying the Patriots did not prove anything yet in their Sunday night win over the Buffalo Bills. (8:06) The crew dives into the hype the Patriots have gained since their win over the Bills and begin to question if it is too much.  (18:42) We give our biggest takeaways from Sunday on the Patriots and what to expect from...

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand start the hour with the coaching style of Mike Vrabel and him being a perfect coach for this Patriots team. (12:45) We discuss Cardinals Head Coach Jonathan Gannon being fined by the team for his sideline altercation with running back Emari Demercado.  (21:39) Drake Maye has drawn comparisons to Phillip Rivers and Justin Herbert, in addition to the Josh Allen comp...

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand begin today’s show headlining opening night for the Boston Bruins and what they can expect with Head Coach Marco Sturm seeming to temper overall expectations for this year’s team.  (10:07) Jaylen Brown brought up how hard the Celtics have been working at training camp so far, plus Jayson Tatum’s role as CBO of Duke’s basketball program.  (22:43) Celtics Head...