We got a major Red Sox trade! The team has acquired White Sox pitcher Garrett Crochet, but what does this mean for their future? They break down the deal, analyzing the Sox’s trade package, including Kyle Teel, Braden Montgomery, Chase Meidroth, and Wikelman Gonzalez. Is Garrett Crochet enough, or should the Sox be doing more after missing out on Max Fried? With Fried heading to the Yankees, what’s next for Boston’s pitching staff? How should they proceed to stay competitive?

Next, they shift to the NFL, where there’s a ton of buzz surrounding the New England Patriots. A long-time fan, who got on the season ticket waitlist back in 2005, is finally told he’s close to getting tickets for the 2025 season. What does this tell us about the future of the franchise?

In college football, the guys discuss the chaos that broke out during the Ohio State vs. Michigan rivalry game and the potential ban on flag planting in Ohio. Plus, there’s big news about the College Football Playoff possibly expanding to 14 teams in 2026 — what would that mean for the sport?

Bill Belichick is also in the headlines, reportedly finalizing a deal to become the new head coach at North Carolina. Is this the right move for both Belichick and UNC? How successful can he be at the college level, and could this help him get back to the NFL?

Then, the guys preview Thursday Night Football as the Rams (7-6) head to San Francisco to face the 49ers (6-7). Who has the edge in this matchup, and how likely is it for the Rams to make the playoffs? Travis and George break down the keys to victory, trust in the coaching staff, and share their score predictions.

Finally, former NFL wide receiver Santana Moss joins the show to talk about life after retirement, the QB battle between Jayden Daniels and Drake Maye, and how the Patriots should approach building around Drake Maye. Don’t miss his take on the Bill Belichick move to North Carolina either!

This episode is packed with everything you need to know in the world of sports — don’t miss out on Boston Has Entered The Chat with George Balekji and Travis Thomas!

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00:00 Intro

02:10 Patriots Fan Gets A Funny Email

05:30 Flag Planting Might Get Banned In Ohio

08:30 CFP Possibly Expanding To 14 Teams

12:01 Red Sox Trade For Garrett Crochet

23:02 Bill Belichick To UNC

32:13 Rams Vs 49ers - Thursday Night Football

37:42 Santana Moss Interview

51:06 Outro

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