Brian chats with the Bengals’ radio broadcaster, Dan Hoard, about the upcoming Patriots-Bengals game, Ja'Marr Chase’s contract dispute, Joe Burrow’s recovery from elbow surgery, the Bengals' impressive offensive line, and how the Pats can potentially keep up (0:30). Then, Brian and Jamie give out their picks for the Pats game, plus some other Week 1 bets and their Super Bowl predictions (19:45).

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Host: Brian Barrett

Guest: Dan Hoard

Producer: Jamie McClellan

Additional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti

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