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• Mo Vaughn Admits to HGH Use // Filling Needs Through the Draft? // Today’s Takeaways - 3/11 (Hour 4)

  (00:00) Zolak and Bertrand kick off the final hour by reacting to Red Sox legend Mo Vaughn opening up about using Human Growth Hormone to rehab from an injury during his career. They also respond to some of your emails about Brad Marchand leaving the Bruins. () Zo and Beetle discuss the dangers of the Patriots waiting until the NFL draft to fill their needs at o-line and wide receiver and stress the need to go after free agents this offseason. () The crew finishes the hour by taking your phone calls regarding the Patriots draft status, the direction of Boston sports, and the Marchand trade. () Today’s Takeaways

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• Glass Half Full or Half Empty? // Marchand in Boston as a Panther // Jim Rice Disrespected? - 3/11 (Hour 3)

  (00:00) Zolak and Bertrand start the noontime hour by reacting to the Sports Illustrated’s Free Agent Tracker giving the Patriots a “F” grade on the Milton Williams signing. (12:14) Zo and Beetle open up with Brad Marchand returning the TD Garden tonight and discuss his contract offer from the bruins and why he didn’t resign in Boston. (24:14) The guys come up with player comparisons to Brad Marchand’s contract value at age 37 parting ways with the one team he’s played for his whole career. (32:59) The guys wrap up the third hour by breaking down the altercation between a Red Sox staffer and Hall of Famer Jim Rice over hitting advice down at spring training in Fort Myers.

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• Mike Reiss Joins the Show // Patriots D-Line Concerns // Defense Focused Free Agency - 3/11 (Hour 2)

  (00:00) Zolak and Bertrand kick off the second hour by welcoming Mike Reiss to the show to discuss the Patriots’ first day of free agency and compare the deals made to the 2021 and 2001 patriots free agency acquisitions. (11:29) The guys and Mike Reiss discuss the uncertainties and injury concerns regarding the Patriots’ D-line and take some of your calls about possible solutions and free agents that are still on the table. (24:16) The guys and Mike Reiss recap the Patriots’ free agent moves so far and discuss the strategy behind it being very defense heavy in the new Mike Vrabel era. They also take your calls regarding the recent Josh Dobbs signing and its effects on the QB room. (32:14) The guys and Reiss finish out the hour by taking more of your phone calls regarding the Patriots’ NFLPA survey grades from last season and discuss what to pay attention to in those surveys.

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• Patriots Land A Big Fish // How Does Mack Hollins Fit in New England? // Do the Pats Move Joe Milton? - 3/11 (Hour 1)

  (00:00) Zolak and Bertrand kick off the show by discussing the Patriots signing DT Milton Williams to a 4-year $104M contract on day 1 of the NFL’s legal tampering period of free agency. (10:50) Zo and Beetle continue to discuss the Milton Williams deal and weigh the pros and cons of bringing him into New England. They also get into the Patriots signing Mack Hollins to a 2-year $8.4M contract yesterday as well and how he’ll fit in the Patriots’ offense.(22:14) The guys discuss the Patriots signing QB Josh Dobbs and what this means for Joe Milton III trade talks and if they should cash him in for return value. (33:37) The guys finish out the hour by recapping the Patriots’ first day of the ‘legal tampering’ period.

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• CB Carlton Davis Signs With Patriots // OT Morgan Moses Joins Patriots // Today’s Takeaways - 3/10 (Hour 4)

  (00:00) Zolak and Bertrand react to DT Milton Williams signing with the Panthers and OT Dan Moore joining the Titans. Beetle expresses frustration over all the players the Patriots have pursued but failed to land. (10:17) The crew reacts to the Patriots signing CB Carlton Davis to a 3-year, $60 million deal and summarizes their free agency moves. They discuss Davis' toughness, the future CB duo with Gonzalez, and break the news of OT Morgan Moses signing with the Pats. (21:04) The guys continue reacting to the Patriots' signings, noting that every player signed has connections to a member of the coaching staff. A caller asks if the signing of Davis means the Patriots won’t draft Travis Hunter. (33:55) Today’s Takeaways.

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