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Tush Push Table // Will NFL Kickoffs Be Gone? // Today’s Takeaways - 4/1 (Hour 4)
(00:00) The Crew kicks off the final hour of the show by reacting to Rams head coach Sean McVay explaining why he thinks the “tush push” should be outlawed in the NFL next season as the rule is tabled at the NFL owners meetings. (11:06) Zo and Beetle discuss the new kickoff rule that just became official in the NFL taking touchbacks out to the 35-yard line (22:05) The guys finish off the day by taking your phone calls for some Red Sox, Dan Hurley, and the triple-header of NFL games on Christmas day next season. (35:35) Today’s Takeaways.
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Bill Parcells To Be Inducted to Patriots’ HOF // Kraft Responds To Plane Complaints // Who’s in the Red Sox Hot Seat? - 4/1 (Hour 3)
(00:00) Zolak and Bertrand react to Robert Kraft announcing from the NFL Owners meetings in Palm Beach, FL that Bill Parcells will be inducted into the Patriots Hall of Fame this season. (11:07) Zo and Beetle react to Patriots’ owner Robert Kraft at the NFL owners meetings responding to the team planes having ashtrays following complaints on this years player’s survey. (22:26) The crew shifts over to more Red Sox talk with Milliken and discuss who is on the hot seat with prospects in AAA Worcester heating up and awaiting potential call-ups. They also take more of your calls regarding Patriots’ team planes and the Red Sox struggles. (34:49) The guys finish the third hour by reacting to Eliot Wolf talking about Travis Hunter playing both ways in the NFL and how he feels about it from the NFL owners meetings.
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Is Rafael Devers Broken? // Are the Sox Overrated? // When Should We Start to Worry About the Red Sox - 4/1 (Hour 2)
(00:00) Zolak and Bertrand start hour #2 by reacting to the Red Sox losing their fourth straight game in this early season and Rafael Devers not being able to hit since getting back in the starting lineup and who’s to blame for him not being game ready at the plate. (12:56) Zo and Beetle continue to discuss Rafael Devers’ struggles at the dish and how the Red Sox should look to fix it while potentially looking for a new hitting coach. (24:46) The crew reacts to Rafael Devers and a translator speaking to the media and talks about how the Red Sox have hired 9 employees from Driveline analytics and how their tactics may have contributed to injuring Devers and messing up his swing. (34:57) We end the hour by continuing with more Rafael Devers talk and if fans should be worrying yet about the lack of activity with the bats.
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Honeymoon Phase for Eliot Wolf & Mike Vrabel? // How does Vrabel Support Drake Maye? // Red Sox Extending Garrett Crochet - 4/1 (Hour 1)
(00:00) Zolak and Bertrand kick off the show by reacting to Michael Felger interviewing Patriots’ executive vice president of player personnel Eliot Wolf from the NFL owner’s meetings down in Palm Beach, FL. (11:56) Zo and Beetle react to Eliot Wolf speaking about last years biggest mistakes and how he criticizes “internal development” but clarifies that it's not a shot at coaches. (23:50) The guys react to Felger interviewing Patriots’ new head coach Mike Vrabel on how to support a young quarterback in Drake Maye. They also point out that Vrabel’s responses sound very similar to a Bill Belichick interview. (33:19) We finish the final hour by giving our thoughts on the Red Sox and LHP Garrett Crochet agreeing on a 6-year, $170M contract extension; by far the largest deal ever for a pitcher with 4+ years of service.
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Stefon Diggs Says Mike Vrabel Was A Draw // Beetle Breaks Down The Diggs Contract // Today’s Takeaways - 3/31 (Hour 4)
(00:00) Zolak and Bertrand react to Stefon Diggs saying Mike Vrabel was part of the draw to New England. Beetle thinks it’s a shot at former Buffalo coach Sean McDermott, while Zolak sees Vrabel’s approach as creating a family-like culture to welcome new players. (10:38) Beetle chimes in on what the Stefon Diggs contract really looks like. He says it is not as big as originally reported, he says it is not exactly the 3 year $69 million as reported. His guaranteed money is more likely $16M instead of $26M. (23:33) The guys get a sneak peek into Mike Felger’s exclusive interview with Eliot Wolf. They discuss Wolf’s answers, sharing their thoughts on his insights and what it could mean for the Patriots going forward. (37:34) Today’s Takeaways.
Full show podcasts in one-hour segments, of Zolak & Bertrand, updated weekdays. Listen to Zo & Beetle live every weekday from 10am-2pm ET on Boston's Home for Sports, 98.5 The Sports Hub.
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