Brian goes over the Pats’ preseason finale against the Commanders, some impressive plays from Drake Maye, some dreadful ones from the offensive line, and the quarterback competition between Maye and Jacoby Brissett (0:40). Then, he recaps the Sox’s tough weekend; they were swept at home by the Diamondbacks, and their pitching continues to falter (24:00). Brian and Jamie end with a listener email on the Sox and chat about Drake Maye’s night (44:40).

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Brian chats with The Boston Globe’s Alex Speier about the Red Sox’s winning road trip, this team’s impressive resilience, the return of Triston Casas, Ceddanne Rafaela’s strong rookie season, and more (0:45). Then, Brian and Jamie answer a listener call, before Brian shares an optimistic view of the Pats’ future—among other football thoughts. Later, they discuss some NFL futures bets (31:20).

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Brian chats with Mass Live’s Mark Daniels about Drake Maye’s rise following his solid performance in the Eagles game, covering Jerod Mayo vs. covering Bill Belichick, Kendrick Bourne’s health status, the Pats’ kicking competition, and more (0:40). Then, Brian and Jamie chat about the upcoming college football season, and who might be in the mix to buy the Celtics (43:25).

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Brian shares his Sunday Thoughts, including whether Drake Maye should be the Pats’ starting QB to open the season, ongoing concerns along the offensive line, and rookie wide receiver Ja’Lynn Polk’s strong training camp (0:45). Then, he shifts to the Red Sox and their weekend series split with the Orioles, a look at the increasingly disastrous Chris Sale trade, and whether the Red Sox have enough pitching to make the playoffs (22:00). Brian and Jamie end with a listener call and chat about the Red Sox (39:40).

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Brian recaps the Patriots’ preseason game against the Eagles, including a promising performance from Drake Maye, a shaky one from Jacoby Brissett, and more offensive line woes. He also discusses Matthew Judon getting traded to the Falcons for a third-round pick (0:30). Brian then chats with The Ringer’s Danny Heifetz about the upcoming fantasy football season, draft tips, whether or not there are any Pats players worth drafting, and more (37:40). Brian and Jamie end with a listener call, and chat about Drake Maye’s night (1:11:20).

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Brian chats with The Boston Herald’s Doug Kyed about the Patriots’ practice with the Eagles on Tuesday, the Pats O-line struggling against the Eagles D, Drake Maye’s progress, Jerod Mayo’s coaching style vs. Bill Belichick’s, and more (0:45). Then, Brian and Jamie answer a listener call and talk about the Celtics’ schedule release (48:40).

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Brian chats with SiriusXM’s Justin Termine about Jayson Tatum’s 2024 Olympic run and who is the biggest threat to the Celtics in the East. Then he discusses the news of James Paxton’s injury, the Red Sox's pitching woes, and Brandon Aiyuk’s response to the Patriots.

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Brian shares his thoughts on the Patriots’ first preseason game, including the first look at Drake Maye and Jacoby Brissett. He also talks about Team USA’s exciting win over Serbia, another game in which Jayson Tatum did not play (0:40). Then, he chats with NESN’s Tom Caron about the Red Sox’s solid play as of late, some worrying signs from the pitching rotation, their top-rated offense, and more (23:35). Then, Brian and Jamie chat about Brian’s fantasy football draft (1:00:55).

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Brian chats with The Athletic’s Chad Graff about Patriots training camp, Brandon Aiyuk trade rumors, Drake Maye and Jacoby Brissett play, the Pats’ rookie wide receivers, and more (0:45). Then, Brian recaps Team USA’s quarterfinal win over Brazil and checks in on the Celtics players’ performances (44:40). Brian and Jamie end with some Olympics talk(1:02:00).

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Brian shares his Sunday Thoughts, including whether Pats fans should be worried about rookie QB Drake Maye, the reasons behind Bill Belichick’s heavy media workload this fall, Team USA’s chances as they enter the knockout round of the Olympics, and more (0:45). Then, Brian and Jamie take a call and chat about Brian’s Sunday Thoughts (50:25).

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