Brian chats with The Ringer’s Nora Princiotti about the optimism at Patriots camp, Mac Jones’s rapport with his new receivers, potential trouble along the offensive line, and more (0:30). Brian then recaps a dreadful weekend for the Red Sox, who were swept by the Blue Jays, and discusses more Alex Verdugo drama (28:30). Finally, Brian presents his top five Celtics big men in recent years and takes a listener call (51:00).

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Host: Brian Barrett

Guest: Nora Princiotti

Producer: Jamie McClellan

Additional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti

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