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(0:00) Breaking news, Kike Hernandez has tested positive for COVID and Christian Arroyo is a close contact.

(16:10) Murray’s Let Mac Jones Open the Door song is replayed with calls coming in.

(25:30) Calls come in on all the topics from the day.

(34:10) The Final Word with Big Jim Murray

(0:00) Chris Gasper from Channel 5 (WCVB-TV) joins the show.

(14:30) Mac Jones expressed some frustration yesterday, noting he had a tougher time getting into a rhythm with less snaps.

(25:10) Gasper gives his thoughts on the Sony Michel trade and his legacy with the Patriots.

(34:30) Calls come in on the Patriots week one starter.

(0:00) Belichick and Tom Curran’s exchange about Newton’s vaccination are discussed with calls coming in.

(14:35) Felger Mazz and Murray react to Jerry Jones comments regarding people getting vaccinated.

(23:30) Alex Barth’s comments from earlier in the week are revisited about Newton still being the starter, has anything changed during the week?

(32:10) Calls come in on all the topics from the week.

Matt Dolloff and Alex Barth discuss their parting thoughts from Patriots training camp, and look ahead to the team's preseason finale against the New York Giants. For more on Patriots training camp, visit 985TheSportsHub.com.

(0:00) It’s an Agenda Free Friday, Mike Tony and Big Jim start Friday’s show with their takes on Cam Newton, Tuuka Rask, Marcus Smart and more!

(15:45) Stephon Gilmore’s hold out and the Red Sox front office approach are discussed with calls coming in.

(23:10) Chris Sale’s impact since his return is discussed with how the team plays against bad teams vs good teams.

(34:30) Felger, Mazz and Big Jim react to Chris Simms comments about Cam Newton and his vaccination status.

(0:00) Zolak & Bertrand, with Matt McCarthy filling in for Zo, take calls about the quarterback competition and whether there's an advantage to not naming a QB1 at this point.

(9:30) More calls come in on Cam Newton's social media presence, whether he deserves any loyalty from the organization, and if Bill Belichick has given him any special treatment.

(23:24) We hit on more calls with predictions for Newton this season and the reason Belichick has continued to back him.

(35:10) Today's Takeaways.

(0:00) Zolak & Bertrand, with Matt McCarthy in for Zo, are joined by Phil Perry as they dive into where the Patriots quarterback competition currently stands.

(15:32) We continue the conversation on Mac Jones vs. Cam Newton, and question when the decision will be made.

(28:00) The crew discusses the Patriots dealing for Sony Michel and whether it was the right move to make.

(35:12) We dive into new Patriots cornerback Shaun Wade and where he fits in with the team.

(0:00) Zolak & Bertrand, with Zo out and Matt McCarthy filling in, react to the Red Sox beatdown on the Twins last night and Chris Sale’s immaculate inning.

(13:12) The crew discusses what the expectations are for the Red Sox at this point in the season, and whether they should’ve dealt for Anthony Rizzo.

(21:10) The conversation on expectations for the Red Sox continues, as we go back and forth on whether it’s fair or not to move the goalposts.

(29:04) Calls come in on the Red Sox and the Patriots QB battle, before we dive into some analytics talk.

(0:00) Zolak & Bertrand, with Zo out and Matt McCarthy along for the ride, dive into where the quarterback competition stands as Beetle returns from vacation.

(14:00) We continue our conversation about Cam Newton missing time earlier in the week, and what his vaccination status means for the Patriots QB position this season.

(28:08) The crew deciphers Bill Belichick’s response on the misunderstanding between Newton and the Patriots.

(38:30) We go back and forth on the Sony Michel trade and whether he was a bust for the Patriots.

(00:35) Andrew Callahan covers the New England Patriots for the Boston Herald and joins Toucher & Rich to preview the Patriots’ 3rd preseason game, Mac Jones vs. Cam Newton & more.

(19:10) More evidence of Mark Spears desperately needing Gas X.

(29:31) THE STACK

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