(00:00) Beetle kicks off the last hour saying the Patriots could sign Cooper Kupp today if they wanted to. The crew reacts to the Seahawks' hometown connection with Kupp, but notes the Patriots are interested, albeit at a lower price. (13:43) For Zoverdrive, Zolak questions why a caller wished him a happy St. Patrick's Day early and why it's on a M…

(00:00) The guys talk about the Bruins losing to Ottawa after their 2 game win streak and the guys asked if McKone was right about the “dead cat bounce”. News breaks that the Patriots signed OT Wes Schweitzer. (11:53) Zolak and Bertrand discuss the Bruins' remaining schedule and their playoff chances. McKone asks if fans should prioritize a better …

(00:00) Phil Perry of NBC Boston joins the show and weighs in on the Cooper Kupp vs. Brandin Cooks debate. He suggests signing both Kupp and Cooks would be similar to offering Chris Godwin the contract. Phil believes Kupp deserves a fair payday and is worth it. Beetle agrees, saying the Patriots can afford Kupp. (13:01) The guys with Phil Perry dis…

(00:00) Zolak and Bertrand discuss Cooper Kupp’s situation, his asking price, and whether the Patriots are interested, with Bertrand noting their reaction to missing out on Chris Godwin. Zolak suggests considering other free-agent receivers. (12:35) Zolak reacts to a poll on X asking if fans prefer the Patriots to sign Brandin Cooks or Cooper Kupp.…

(00:00) Zolak and Bertrand kick off the final hour by listening in live to Robert Kraft, Eliot Wolf, and Mike Vrabel speak at the Patriots press conference welcoming new free agent signees. (24:17) The guys break down what to take away from the new signees press conference and what they thought about what was said. (31:24) Today’s Takeaways…

(00:00) Zolak and Bertrand open up the third hour by talking more about Cooper Kupp landing spots and also preview the new players press conference for the Patriots taking place in Foxboro at Gillette Stadium. (9:43) Zo and Beetle react to the Boston based brewery Samuel Adams releasing a new commercial with Brad Marchand’s signature beer the “Marc…

(00:00) Zolak and Bertrand start the second hour by reacting to Jason Garrett on the Patriots’ free agent acquisitions and how he believes they will improve their offense in the NFL Draft. They also discuss whether Cooper Kupp is more likely to sign with New England or if James Gladstone will bring him to Jacksonville first. (9:56) The crew discuss…

(00:00) Zolak and Bertrand, with Albert Breer of SI and MMQB, kick off the show by reacting to the breaking news that the Patriots released 2-time Super Bowl champion center and captain David Andrews. (14:39) Zo, Beetle and Bert Breer discuss the Patriots chances of landing Cooper Kupp since he became a free agent yesterday afternoon, and his poten…

(00:00) Zolak and Bertrand kick off the final hour by talking about how the Red Sox are handling the Rafael Devers situation with him delaying his start in Spring Training after the Sox sign former Astro Alex Bregman. (6:30) Zo and Beetle reacting to Seattle Mariners play-by-play broadcaster Rick Rizzs hit with a foul ball live on the air during a …

(00:00) Zolak and Bertrand start off the noontime hour by breaking down the contract of recent Patriot signee DT Milton Williams and see just how much the Patriots owe him during his stint with the team. (9:32) Zo and Beetle take your calls about NFL free agency and who the Patriots should go after and how it would affect their draft decisions with…

(00:00) Zolak and Bertrand start the second hour by reacting to Buccaneers WR Chris Godwin saying in an interview that an unnamed team offered him way more money but he felt it “wasn’t worth taking”. The guys discuss the chances of the team being the Patriots and how the deal not working out may help them get used to failing with free agents. (13:4…

(00:00) Zolak and Bertrand kick off the show by reacting to the Bruins coming off back to back wins since making big moves at the trade deadline including a win last night at home against the defending champion Florida Panthers. (12:41) Zo and Beetle continue to discuss whether the bruins have a shot of going far in the playoffs and take some of yo…

(00:00) Zolak and Bertrand kick off the final hour by reacting to Red Sox legend Mo Vaughn opening up about using Human Growth Hormone to rehab from an injury during his career. They also respond to some of your emails about Brad Marchand leaving the Bruins. () Zo and Beetle discuss the dangers of the Patriots waiting until the NFL draft to fill th…

(00:00) Zolak and Bertrand start the noontime hour by reacting to the Sports Illustrated’s Free Agent Tracker giving the Patriots a “F” grade on the Milton Williams signing. (12:14) Zo and Beetle open up with Brad Marchand returning the TD Garden tonight and discuss his contract offer from the bruins and why he didn’t resign in Boston. (24:14) The …

(00:00) Zolak and Bertrand kick off the second hour by welcoming Mike Reiss to the show to discuss the Patriots’ first day of free agency and compare the deals made to the 2021 and 2001 patriots free agency acquisitions. (11:29) The guys and Mike Reiss discuss the uncertainties and injury concerns regarding the Patriots’ D-line and take some of you…

(00:00) Zolak and Bertrand kick off the show by discussing the Patriots signing DT Milton Williams to a 4-year $104M contract on day 1 of the NFL’s legal tampering period of free agency. (10:50) Zo and Beetle continue to discuss the Milton Williams deal and weigh the pros and cons of bringing him into New England. They also get into the Patriots si…

(00:00) Zolak and Bertrand react to DT Milton Williams signing with the Panthers and OT Dan Moore joining the Titans. Beetle expresses frustration over all the players the Patriots have pursued but failed to land. (10:17) The crew reacts to the Patriots signing CB Carlton Davis to a 3-year, $60 million deal and summarizes their free agency moves. T…

(00:00) Zolak and Bertrand discuss what to expect from the Patriots during the NFL's legal tampering period. They react to OT Jaylon Moore joining Kansas City and Chris Godwin staying with the Buccaneers. McKone expresses confusion over why the Patriots didn’t pursue DK Metcalf. (15:07) The guys react to Chris Godwin taking a pay cut to stay with T…

(00:00) Zolak and Bertrand react to the Bruins' fire sale at the trade deadline. Beetle argues that the Bruins didn't get a good return for Brad Marchand because they sent him where he wanted to go, blaming the front office for mishandling the trade and the situation. (14:26) The guys discuss how far the Bruins are from being contenders again. Beet…

(00:00) Zolak and Bertrand discuss the legal tampering period, including the Patriots signing Harold Landry III, Ronnie Stanley staying with the Ravens, and DK Metcalf's trade to the Steelers. They also wonder if Stanley's move will push the Patriots to draft an OT. (15:59) The guys question if the Patriots even pursued a trade for DK Metcalf, spec…

(00:00) Zolak and McKone discuss Stephen A. Smith being confronted by LeBron James, with Smith sharing details about their exchange. Bertrand suggests that LeBron was aiming to go viral with the confrontation and notes that Saturday's Lakers vs. Celtics game has added excitement. (13:20) Traffic McKone kicks things off by sharing his worst travel e…

(00:00) Phil Perry of NBC Sports Boston joins the show to discuss the Patriots' offensive line and the debate over Will Campbell's arm length. He suggests that if Carter and Hunter aren't available at pick 4, the Patriots should trade down. Bertrand emphasizes the need to land Ronnie Stanley, and Perry confirms that the Patriots will make a strong …

(00:00) Ty Anderson of 98.5 The Sports Hub believes the Bruins will trade Brad Marchand today. He also explains that they are holding on to the 2011 Stanley Cup win and are reluctant to move on from that era. Bertrand asks how they are possibly still holding onto a win that was 14 years ago. (15:48) Ty Anderson says the Bruins' locker room is curre…

(00:00) McKone and Bertrand discuss Brad Marchand trade rumors, exploring why a deal hasn't happened yet despite his desire to stay in Boston. They also share their predictions on what might unfold as the NHL trade deadline approaches. (11:19) The crew discusses Brad Marchand’s injury and its potential impact on a conditional trade. McKone believes…

(00:00) The final hour of Zolak and Bertrand starts by the guys reacting to the Chargers cutting Joey Bosa and the possibilities of him coming to New England. (14:18) We react to Dianna Russini saying she feels good about Mike Vrabel as head coach of the Patriots as she reiterates what she said about the Patriots 2026 chances back at the Super Bowl…

(00:00) Beetle, McKone and Alex Barth start off the third hour by reacting to Nick Kypreos on his podcast saying Brad Marchand and Sidney Crosby playing together in Colorado “could be real”. (13:15) The guys take your calls about the Patriots and look to Alex Barth for NFL Draft decisions for the Patriots. (20:27) The crew continues to take your ca…

(00:00) Beetle, McKone and Alex Barth kick off the second hour by discussing the Kansas City Chiefs trading OL Joe Thuney to the Chicago Bears, and get into why the Patriots missed out on bringing him back for Drake Maye. (12:27) We react to Greg Bedard saying the Patriots NEED to make Ronnie Stanely an overwhelming offer, and Mike Reiss believes S…

(00:00) Today’s episode of Zolak and Bertrand starts off with Tim McKone diving into what the Patriots should give up to sign DK Metcalf. McKone is later joined by Beetle and Alex Barth to discuss what it would take to get the Metcalf deal done. (12:02) Beetle, McKone, and Alex Barth discuss Mike Reiss’s prediction that the Patriots will sign free …

(00:00) Zolak and Bertrand start the second hour by reacting to Tyler Lockett and Christian Kirk hitting the market. (13:00) We react to the breaking news of DK Metcalf wanting out of Seattle. (23:00) The guys finish the day with more thoughts on the Patriots offseason. (34:00) Today’s Takeawaysبقلم Beasley Media Group

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand start the third hour by touching on Albert Breer going off on the Patriots for falling behind other organizations. (6:30) We touch on Andrew Callahan and Doug Kyed’s report on Javon Baker developing a relationship with Mike Vrabel. (21:00) The crew reacts to Phil Perry’s scenario where the Patriots need to draft Will Campbe…

(00:00) Zo and Beetle start the second hour by diving deep into yesterday’s Trent Frederic deal for the Bruins and the outlook for the rest of the deadline. (9:30) We react to Triston Casas saying he believes he can be a 40/120 guy after Craig Breslow pushed that message throughout the offseason. (23:00) The guys touch on the Red Sox getting an “A”…

(00:00) Zolak and Bertrand kick off the show by reacting to Adam Schefter’s report on Davante Adams wanting to play for a winner. (10:27) We touch on whether it’s a bad look if the Patriots make Davante Adams their highest-paid player. (23:44) The crew touches on Tom E. Curran thinking players don’t want to come to New England and the Patriots appa…

(00:00) Zolak and Bertrand react to breaking news of Bruins trading Trent Frederic to the Edmonton Oilers in a three-team deal. (10:30) Zolak and Bertrand react to more breaking news from Adam Schefter announcing the New York Jets are releasing Davante Adams, and discuss where he could end up before next season. (19:47) The guys discuss if the Tren…

(00:00) Zolak and Bertrand start the third hour by addressing Bruins’ captain Brad Marchand out of the lineup before the NHL trade deadline due to an upper body injury and discuss whether the bruins should move him and what that means for the team to get back to contention. (12:00) The guys shift over to the latest news from Fort Myers at Spring Tr…

(00:00) Zo and Beetle start the second hour of the show by reviewing Josh Fowler’s timeline of the New England Patriots breakdown of every major event of this past year and things to highlight as bright spots. (11:46) Beetle continues reviewing the last year for the Patriots and revisits back in August when Jerod Mayo said Drake Maye is outperformi…

(00:00) Zolak and Bertrand kick off the show by addressing the lack of leadership on this Patriots’ team, particularly the lack of a veteran wide receiver. They also addressed Jordan Shultz’s report stating the Patriots are set to be aggressive in the hunt for a wide receiver this offseason. (14:09) The guys react to Adam Schefter talking about the…

(1:03) Zolak and Bertrand discuss Will Campbell’s short arm measurements and Mason Graham weighing in lighter than expected, questioning if it will affect their draft prospects. McKone notes both have flaws, while Bertrand argues that if they can play, they should be drafted regardless. (8:13) The guys react to Tony Mazz’s comments on Roman Anthony…

(00:00) The guys compare Jerod Mayo to Mike Vrabel, with Zolak pointing out that it's similar to how Mayo was once compared to Bill Belichick. They discuss Karen Guregian's interview with Mike Vrabel, where he defines success for the Patriots this season. Zolak emphasizes that the team needs to make a big splash. (13:42) Zolak shares his thoughts o…

(00:00) Celtics Head Coach Joe Mazzulla joins the show to discuss the team’s recent stretch of games and win against Denver. He talks about their playstyle on both ends of the court and also touches on Celtics City premiering today. The conversation shifts to the Oscars and the experience of going to the movies alone. (20:22) The guys talk about th…

(00:00) Zolak and Bertrand discuss a report about Robyn Glazer cutting costs for the Patriots behind the scenes. Bertrand suggests that someone at the combine might be leaking information about Glazer, and the guys try to figure out what specific costs were cut. (14:46) Zolak and Bertrand react to Doug Kyed’s report that the Patriots overspent on a…

(00:00) Kicking off the final hour, the guys discuss the dispute between Jordan Schultz and Ian Rapoport at a Starbucks. They share stories about their own biggest confrontations in sports media. The conversation also covers reports of teams showing interest in trading for 49ers WR Deebo Samuel. (10:55) Zoverdrive kicks off the second segment with …

(00:00) Alex Barth joins via Zoom from the NFL Combine, discussing how some colleges misreported prospect measurements, and how the combine allows for double-checking. (14:32) The guys talk about Mazz's doubts regarding Roman Anthony's potential as a prospect. Milliken defends Anthony's ability to play in the outfield and discusses which prospects …

(00:00) The crew talks about Mike Vrabel's claim that the 4th pick is available and the Patriots are open for business. They discuss taking DL Mason Graham at 4, what to do if Abdul Carter or Travis Hunter aren’t available, and drafting a tight end as a safety net for Drake Maye. (11:49) Zolak suggests the Steelers are a perfect fit for Matthew Sta…

(00:00) Zolak and McKone discuss the Patriots' pursuit of wide receivers, commenting on Chad Graff's report that they're out on Tee Higgins. Zolak believes Higgins should stay in Cincinnati, while McCarthy argues that wide receiver isn't the Patriots' biggest need. (11;02) The guys discuss the Patriots' front office, with McKone wanting change. The…

(00:00) Zolak and Bertrand start the final hour by discussing the different rules professional leagues have implemented to speed up games. For example, the ghost runner on second in the MLB, and both teams possessing the ball in the NFL. (12:45) Former Patriot and Zo’s former teammate Max Lane joins the show to break down the two- person hot tub st…

(00:00) Zolak starts the third hour by welcoming Alex Barth to the show from the NFL Combine to discuss what’s new from Indianapolis and top potential moves around the league in free agency. The guys also touch on the altercation between Jordan Scholtz and Ian Rapoport. (10:14) The guys talk about Tee Higgins and other free agents this offseason an…

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand start the second hour by discussing how the Patriots’ NFLPA survey and ownership grade has gone down since Tom Brady parted ways with the Patriots and how they can fix this issue in New England. (10:23) Zo and Beetle react to MassLive’s Karen Guregian’s most recent article about what Eliot Wolf saying he has the final say r…

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand kick-off the show by reacting to Boston Sports journal’s Greg Bedard telling Patriots fans not to worry about Eliot Wolf having final say in New England following his press conference at the NFL combine yesterday. (14:15) The guys continue to speak on what Eliot Wolf had to say yesterday from Indianapolis about the O-line a…

(00:00) Zolak and Bertrand start the final hour by reacting to Boston College football season tickets already sold out and their hiring of Matt McGloin. (9:10) The guys talk about Woj auctioning off his old phones and press credentials from his ESPN days to raise money for NIL. (25:40) The guys discuss what could be auctioned from the Sports Hub. (…

(00:00) Zolak and Bertrand start the final hour by reacting to Eliot Wolf’s meeting with the media at the NFL Combine. (19:00) We react to Wolf’s comments and him making it clear he’s in-charge. (29:00) The guys finish the hour with more thoughts on Wolf and respond to some listener emails. (38:50) Today’s Takeaways…