Brian chats with the Boston Herald’s Zack Cox about the Celtics’ preseason thus far before moving on to the Pats and Drake Maye’s debut last Sunday, Jerod Mayo’s comments on the roster, an assessment of the Patriots receivers, and more (0:30). Then, Brian recaps the Bruins’ first week of the season, as the team has gone 2-2-0 (35:35). Brian and Jamie end with a listener call and discuss some recent NFL trades and Bill Belichick’s comments on the 'ManningCast.' (47:10)

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Host: Brian Barrett

Guest: Zack Cox

Producer: Jamie McClellan

Additional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti

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