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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Host: Brian Barrett

Producer: Jamie McClellan

Additional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti

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