Bill Belichick is is finalizing a deal to become the new head coach at North Carolina! 

What does this mean for the Tar Heels, and is this a calculated gamble for both UNC and Belichick? 

Join us as we dissect whether this move could rejuvenate Belichick’s career and what it might take for him to succeed in a college football landscape so different from the NFL. Will the legendary coach bring a new winning culture to Chapel Hill, or will he find the transition more challenging than expected?

Get ready for an analysis of how Belichick's unique coaching style might shake up the college scene, and if this could be a stepping stone back to the NFL—or just a pit stop on the road to retirement.  

Tune in as we break down the implications, the hilarity, and the downright absurdity of it all. Because trust us, with George Balekji and Travis Thomas at the helm, you won’t want to miss a second of the banter. Catch NESN’s daily sports podcast 'Boston Has Entered The Chat' hosted by Travis Thomas and George Balekji every Monday through Friday on NESN's Youtube, Twitch, Facebook, and wherever you listen to podcasts.

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We got a major Red Sox trade! The team has acquired White Sox pitcher Garrett Crochet, but what does this mean for their future? They break down the deal, analyzing the Sox’s trade package, including Kyle Teel, Braden Montgomery, Chase Meidroth, and Wikelman Gonzalez. Is Garrett Crochet enough, or should the Sox be doing more after missing out on Max Fried? With Fried heading to the Yankees, what’s next for Boston’s pitching staff? How should they proceed to stay competitive?

Next, they shift to the NFL, where there’s a ton of buzz surrounding the New England Patriots. A long-time fan, who got on the season ticket waitlist back in 2005, is finally told he’s close to getting tickets for the 2025 season. What does this tell us about the future of the franchise?

In college football, the guys discuss the chaos that broke out during the Ohio State vs. Michigan rivalry game and the potential ban on flag planting in Ohio. Plus, there’s big news about the College Football Playoff possibly expanding to 14 teams in 2026 — what would that mean for the sport?

Bill Belichick is also in the headlines, reportedly finalizing a deal to become the new head coach at North Carolina. Is this the right move for both Belichick and UNC? How successful can he be at the college level, and could this help him get back to the NFL?

Then, the guys preview Thursday Night Football as the Rams (7-6) head to San Francisco to face the 49ers (6-7). Who has the edge in this matchup, and how likely is it for the Rams to make the playoffs? Travis and George break down the keys to victory, trust in the coaching staff, and share their score predictions.

Finally, former NFL wide receiver Santana Moss joins the show to talk about life after retirement, the QB battle between Jayden Daniels and Drake Maye, and how the Patriots should approach building around Drake Maye. Don’t miss his take on the Bill Belichick move to North Carolina either!

This episode is packed with everything you need to know in the world of sports — don’t miss out on Boston Has Entered The Chat with George Balekji and Travis Thomas!

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00:00 Intro

02:10 Patriots Fan Gets A Funny Email

05:30 Flag Planting Might Get Banned In Ohio

08:30 CFP Possibly Expanding To 14 Teams

12:01 Red Sox Trade For Garrett Crochet

23:02 Bill Belichick To UNC

32:13 Rams Vs 49ers - Thursday Night Football

37:42 Santana Moss Interview

51:06 Outro

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Dive into the nail-biting showdown between the Los Angeles Rams and the San Francisco 49ers this Thursday night. With playoff hopes hanging in the balance, our dynamic duo dissects what each team needs to bag that W.

Will the Rams’ woeful defense hold its ground against the relentless 49ers offense? Or will it be as sturdy as a house of cards in a windstorm? Trust us; you won’t want to miss their takes on who’s got the upper hand—Kyle Shanahan or Sean McVay. Spoiler alert: One of them might get a little too cozy with conspiracy theories about the opposing coach's game plan!

As usual, the banter is fierce and the predictions wild, with George leaning toward a tight 49ers win at 24-20, while Travis throws caution to the wind with a bold Rams victory, 31-26. Not to mention, they’re sharing their favorite bets for this matchup—will you follow their lead or go rogue?

Score all the insights in this preview, only on Boston Has Entered The Chat with George Balekji and Travis Thomas! Catch NESN’s daily sports podcast 'Boston Has Entered The Chat' every Monday through Friday on NESN's Youtube, Twitch, Facebook, and wherever you listen to podcasts.

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Current Bengals WR Tee Higgins is set to be the top free agent receiver this offseason and the Patriots will be looking to reportedly “offer him the moon” to come to New England. Travis Thomas and George Balekji react to the Patriots reported interest in Higgins and why the WR should be their number one priority in free agency. The guys also give out their weekly power rankings with the Chiefs battling their way back into the top spot. And in baseball, MLB Winter Meetings are under way as Tom Caron goes 1-on-1 with Red Sox manager Alex Cora and talks about the team's plans to sign other players after missing out on Juan Soto. Plus, what Alex Bregman brings to the table and how there aren't plans to move Rafael Devers off third base. Lastly, Travis and George react to the 2024 Heisman trophy finalists and explain why Travis Hunter is the only choice for the award.

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Chiefs might not be the flashiest team in the NFL, but Patrick Mahomes and company keep on winning no matter how close the game. Travis Thomas and George Balekji share their weekly power rankings with the Chiefs taking over the top spot yet again. Also, the guys explain why they wouldn't be surprised to see Russell Wilson and the Steelers winning Super Bowl LIX.

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With Juan Soto going to the Mets, the Red Sox turn their attention to other free agents like Alex Bregman. Tom Caron goes 1-on-1 with Red Sox manager Alex Cora at MLB Winter Meetings to discuss what Bregman could bring to the Sox and how there aren't any plans to move Rafael Devers off third base. Also, Travis Thomas and George Balekji react to what other players the Sox could acquire including Max Fried and Nolan Arenado.

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Bill Belichick appeared on The Pat McAfee Show and gave a clear picture of what he would turn the UNC Football program into. An NFL pipline for players to learn from Bill Belichick and leave ready for the league sounds great, but is it too good to be true?

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The Red Sox missed out on Juan Soto, but we willing to around $700m to land him. So the question for the Red Sox is, now what? Travis Thomas & George Balekji break down what's next for the Red Sox and what they think the next moves could be. We also get a short interview from Red Sox Chiefs Baseball Officer Craig Breslow at the Winter Meetings, the guys talk Bill Belichick potentially coaching UNC Football, and share winners & losers from week 14 of the NFL.

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Joe Burrow and the Bengals take on Micah Parsons and the Cowboys in the Week 14 Monday Night Football game. Travis Thomas and George Balekji break down the primetime matchup and discuss what went wrong for both teams as they are set to miss the NFL playoffs this season.

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MLB Winter Meetings are underway in Dallas with Juan Soto still waiting to sign with his new team. Tom Caron joins Travis Thomas and George Balekji from winter meetings to give the latest updates on all things Juan Soto and where the Red Sox stand in the race to sign the superstar. Plus, what other free agents Boston could be looking at including Teoscar Hernandez and Max Fried. Plus, a discussion on Red Sox great Luis Tiant missing out on the Hall of Fame.

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