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Bill Simmons on the Pats’ Playoff Chances, Trade Candidates, and All Aboard the Brogdon Bandwagon!

Brian and Bill celebrate Rhamondre Stevenson’s excellent season and discuss the current states of the Red Sox and Celtics

By Brian Barrett and Bill Simmons
Detroit Lions v New England Patriots Photo by Kathryn Riley/Getty Images


Brian and Bill discuss the Patriots season and why things are looking up in Foxborough (0:00). They touch upon Zappe vs. Mac, Rhamondre Stevenson’s stellar season, some potential trades, and more, before turning to the Celtics’ upcoming season (37:00). They end by begrudgingly discussing the sad state of affairs in Red Sox Nation (55:00).

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Host: Brian Barrett
Producer: Jamie McClellan
Additional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti

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