98.5 The Sports Hub Sunday Kickoff Podcast

(0:00) Alex Barth and Cerrone Battle begin a Spring Forward Edition of the Sunday Kickoff answering the question: What's the right approach for the Patriots in free agency - Quality vs Quantity?

(14:50) Barth and Battle continue the discussion on the Patriots' offseason. What should positions should the Patriots be prioritizing?

(28:22) Alex and Cerrone react to comments made by Daniel Jeremiah regarding DK Metcalf and the Patriots.

(39:31) The duo close out the first hour by taking a look at some of the moves that have happened in the offseason already.

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• (0:00) Alex Barth and Cerrone Battle start off the second hour of the Sunday Kickoff show by discussing some risers and fallers at the NFL Combine.
• (15:40) Reacting to the Patriots reportedly not caring about Will Campbell’s arm length.
• (27:14) Questioning if Travis Hunter could fall to the Patriots at the 4th overall pick.

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• (0:00) Alex Barth and Cerrone Battle start off the Sunday Kickoff show by recapping the NFL Combine.
• (17:40) Questioning if the Patriots will actually be aggressive this offseason.
• (26:16) Debating if the Patriots will re-sign any defensive free agents this offseason.
• (36:51) Reacting to Bill Belichick being on the Hard Knocks: Offseason Edition

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• (0:00) Alex Barth and Cerrone Battle start off the second hour of the Sunday Kickoff Show by questioning if the Patriots should target Travis Hunter?
• (11:31) Discussing what the Patriots should do if Tee Higgins gets franchised tagged by Bengals.
• (22:50) Who should be the main targets in free agency for the Patriots.
• (36:15) Wrapping up the show.

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• (0:00) Alex Barth and Cerrone Battle start off the Sunday Kickoff show by discussing Mike Vrabel speaking for the first time in a while at the NFL combine.
• (13:00) Discussing which prospects that fans should keep an eye on this week.
• (24:41) Making the point on how Will Campbell’s arm length will determine what position he’ll play in the NFL.
• (38:39) Discussing the importance of the 40 yard dash.

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• (0:00) Alex Barth and Cerrone Battle start off the second hour of the Sunday Kickoff show by diving into Alex's mock draft for the Patriots.
• (8:42) Questioning how the Patriots should evaluate Travis Hunter.
• (19:57) Debating if the Patriots should consider trading down.
• (34:02) Wrapping up the show.

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• (0:00) Alex Barth and Cerrone Battle start off the Sunday Kickoff Show by looking at the big picture outlook of the Patriots.
• (11:09) Discussing how realistic the chances are that the Patriots make a run at free agent Tee Higgins.
• (23:53) Questioning if the Patriots should focus on the line play in the trenches this offseason.
• (34:10) Recapping the Super Bowl from last week.

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(0:00) Pick 'Em: Super Bowl LIX Edition - Alex Barth and Cerrone Battle start off the second hour of the Sunday Kickoff Show by going through different prop bets during Super Bowl LIX between the Kansas City Chiefs and Philadelphia Eagles and making their picks. The definitive Super Bowl LIX Preview.

(13:49) Barth & Battle break down the voting process for NFL Awards & Hall of Fame Class of 2025. Barth evaluates the process and goes off on the interpretation of "Most Valuable Player" after Josh Allen was selected as the MVP of the NFL over Lamar Jackson.

(21:54) Barth & Battle analyze the plethora of Patriots on the brink of the NFL of Fame but have remained on the outskirts, after Adam Vinatieri missed out on his first year on the Hall of Fame Ballot. Barth & Battle are critical over only 3 Hall of Famers being selected for the 2025 Class for Canton.

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(0:00) Alex Barth and Cerrone Battle open up this week’s edition of the Sunday Kickoff Show breaking down the lead up into Super Bowl LIX between the Chiefs-Eagles. With the Patriots coaching staff finalized, Barth & Battle analyze the difference between this year's coaching staff versus last year's coaching staff.

(14:50) What should the Patriots prioritize in the 2025 offseason in terms of player acquisiton? - Barth & Battle discuss their approach to the offseason.

(24:52) Barth & Battle react to comments made by Ian Rapoport regarding Drake Maye's reputation around the league. Can Maye's "mythical" reputation be used to recruit talent to the Patriots?

(33:18) Can the Patriots glean anything from the Chiefs and/or Eagles in terms of roster construction? Barth & Battle offer their takes on the topic.

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(0:00) Alex Barth & Cerrone Battle go through the different players projected at the top of the 2025 NFL Draft and which players they'd rather have the Patriots select. Is there any wrong options?

(10:06) Barth & Battle take another trip down memory lane and ask: Is Adam Vinatieri worthy of the NFL Hall of Fame? Barth & Battle both make their cases. Rodney Harrison gets an honorable mention.

(23:12) Drake Maye gets named as a Pro Bowl "alternate" - Is Drake Maye down there recruiting? Barth & Battle discuss.

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