Brian chats with Zack Cox about the Patriots’ upcoming season, then the two of them predict the team’s breakout player candidates, offensive MVP, defensive MVP, the quarterback depth chart, and more (0:40). Then, Brian and Jamie answer a listener email, and discuss Team USA, as well as the Red Sox’s top picks in the MLB draft (54:00).

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Host: Brian Barrett

Guest: Zack Cox

Producer: Jamie McClellan

Additional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti

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