Penn State head Coach James Franklin walks away from podium during press conference. Travis Thomas & George Balekji on how coach Franklin should have handled the media questions.

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In this clip, we dive into the NBA's investigation into the Philadelphia 76ers regarding Joel Embiid's player participation. Recent reports indicate that Embiid's absence from preseason games was due to left knee management, and he is set to miss three games this week. Daryl Morey emphasizes the team's cautious approach, suggesting that both Embiid and Paul George may not play in back-to-backs this season.

Embiid himself has stated he won't participate in back-to-backs, and there are new reports about a plan for him to take periodic time off throughout the season. We’ll discuss the implications of this situation and what it means for the 76ers' season ahead. Join us for this important update with your hosts, Travis Thomas and George Balekji, on "Boston Has Entered The Chat"!

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SOFT. That's what George Balekji thinks of Joel Embiid as the NBA investigates the 76ers for allowing him to sit out of games.

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In this episode, we dive into the latest developments surrounding the New England Patriots as they prepare to face off against the Jets. Jerod Mayo's recent press conference highlights a shift away from “soft” comments, emphasizing the team's focus on readiness for the upcoming game. The discussion also covers K.J. Osborn's intriguing phone gesture and his desire to stay in New England.

We explore the surprising trade of DeAndre Hopkins to the Chiefs and its implications for Kansas City's Super Bowl chances. Plus, as the Vikings gear up to take on the Rams in Thursday Night Football, we share our predictions and discuss potential trade scenarios for both teams.

Finally, we touch on the NBA's investigation into the Philadelphia 76ers regarding Joel Embiid's playing time and health management. Join us for all this and more, with your hosts, Travis Thomas and George Balekji, on "Boston Has Entered The Chat"! 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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00:00 Intro

02:00 Patriots Press Conference

22:01 DeAndre Hopkins traded to Chiefs

30:59 Thursday Night Football - Vikings At Rams

43:11 NBA Investigating the 76ers Joel Embiid

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In this clip, we discuss the highly anticipated Thursday Night Football matchup between the Vikings and the Rams. Will the Vikings bounce back this week? We delve into the intriguing idea that Matthew Stafford might be auditioning for the Vikings amid trade rumors. With Cooper Kupp returning, we ponder whether this will be his first game back and potentially his last as a Ram.

As we make our score predictions—Travis backing the Rams and George favoring the Vikings in a blowout—we also share our favorite bets for the game. Tune in for this exciting breakdown with your hosts, Travis Thomas and George Balekji, on Boston Has Entered The Chat! 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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Kamari Morales caught Drake Maye's first TD pass at UNC. So What did he do with the ball you ask? Well as Travis ThomasExp & George Balekji now know it didn’t stay in Maye’s possession for long. 

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Chiefs might be the only unbeaten team left in the NFL this year but with Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce uncharacteristically underperforming this season is Kansas City really the best team in the NFL right now? The duo of Lamar Jackson and Derrick Henry have the Ravens as legit Super Bowl contenders while the Lions also have a great claim at the top spot after handing the Vikings their first loss of the year. George Balekji and Travis Thomas debate who should really be ranked the best NFL team right now as they each give out their weekly NFL power rankings.

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The drama surrounding Jerod Mayo's 'soft' team comments escalates as Bill Belichick doubles down that Mayo shouldn't be publicly criticizing his players during his appearance on the Let's Go! podcast with Tom Brady and Jim Gray, stressing that the responsibility for poor performance ultimately falls on the head coach. Meanwhile, Devin McCourty, on Football Night in America, questioned Mayo's coaching and preparation methods. George Balekji and Travis Thomas discuss how damaging it is for Mayo to face public criticism from Patriots legends, and whether Belichick’s comments were a response to Robert Kraft's recent remarks about giving Bill too much control over the team. The guys also break down their NFL power rankings after Week 7, with the Chiefs and Lions leading the pack. Plus, we discuss an anonymous listener's question: Who’s had a bigger impact on their new team, Amari Cooper or Davante Adams? Later, Boston College football TE Kamari Morales joins the chat to discuss BC's upcoming game with Louisville and to share some stories about Drake Maye from their days at UNC together. Catch new episodes of Boston Has Entered The Chat every weekday.

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The drama around Jerod Mayo's 'soft’ team comments continues as Bill Belichick took another shot at Mayo’s public criticism of the Patriots’ toughness during his appearance on the Let's Go! podcast with Tom Brady and Jim Gray while Devin McCourty raised questions on Football Night in America, challenging Mayo’s coaching and preparation methods. George Balekji and Travis Thomas debate how bad it is for Mayo to face public ridicule from Patriots icons, and if Belichick is speaking out now because of Robert Kraft's recent remarks about Bill having too much power before leaving the Patriots.

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George Balekji tells Travis Thomas why the Browns are the real winners for Week 7 of the NFL.

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