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Brian chats with NESN’s Zack Cox about the Patriots&#039; OTAs, first impressions of the team&#039;s rookie class, Bill O’Brien’s impact on the offense, Mac Jones’s outlook entering Year 3, and more (0:15). Then, he chats with The Ringer’s John Jastremski about the upcoming Red Sox-Yankees weekend series, the Red Sox’s pitching woes, and how much longer Alex Cora will be managing the team (50:10). Finally, Brian discusses the Matt Dermody controversy, and takes a Celtics-related mailbag question (1:14:40).
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Host: Brian Barrett
Guests: Zack Cox and John Jastremski
Producer: Jamie McClellan
Additional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti

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Brian Barrett is a contributor to The Ringer and host of the Boston sports podcast ‘Off the Pike.’ He’s also done some work on ‘The Ringer Gambling Show.’ He’s known for his analytical approach and in the past has worked as a radio host for Red Sox pre- and postgame coverage.

Brian Barrett

John Jastremski hosts ‘New York, New York,’ a podcast covering all things sports in New York City, and features across many of our sports betting shows, including ‘East Coast Bias’ and ‘The Ringer Sunday Pregame Show.’ JJ is also a proud Syracuse grad, and when he isn’t at a Yankees game he’s likely on the golf course.

John Jastremski

Pats OTA Check-in With Zack Cox, Plus a Red Sox-Yankees Preview With John Jastremski

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