(AP Photo)

Tony Massarotti and guest host Marc Bertrand react to Tom Brady’s comments at training camp today and weigh in on his contract situation.more

(Getty Images)

Today on the Final Word with Marc Bertrand, Director of Communications Billy Lanni took the reigns with Bertrand in the host’s chair.  The guys talked about Brady for a good amount of the show.  His contract was discussed and that and that led Tony to a bizarre analogy.  Finally, with Felger out Marc Bertrand channeled his inner Felger and had his soap-box rant.more

(Getty Images)

Chris Gasper of the Boston Globe joined Mazz and Marc Bertrand at the Ace Ticket Studio to discuss Brady’s interview with the media.  Is Brady unhappy with the contract situation?  Is there a disconnect between Brady and Pat front office?  The players aren’t just employees, they are the product that being sold.  What effect does the Brady negotiations have on the NFL’s upcoming CBA?more

(Getty Images)

Mazz and guest host Marc Bertrand discussed Tom Brady’s comments that were made today at training camp.  Brady was asked about his contract and he said he obviously will honor his contract.  Brady didn’t vent to the media, but did answer all their questions.  Is it obvious that Brady wants to stay here?  As Brady matures as a player, does he view the league differently?more

Today on the Final Word with Marc Bertrand, Tony hosts the program alongside Adam Jones today who is occasionally referred to as “Pacman”. Tony goes a bit overboard and is called out by a caller for it. Lisa Hughes of WBZ-TV gives a preview of the nightly news but today made sure to say Tony’s name not once but twice! Also, Tony gets a grade A rip job via instant feedback authored by Barney from Bedrock.

more

(Getty Images)

Chris Gasper of the Boston joined Mazz and Adam Jones from Patriots camp to discuss the first days activities.  The guys talked about the expectations of the Patriots this year.  Also, Gasper discussed the Patriots coaching staff.  Do they need a veteran coach to keep the young players on the same page?  The Pats have some issues on the defensive side of the ball, but what about the offensive side?  Also, who needs to step up this year?more

(AP Photo)

Tony Massarotti and guest host Adam “Pacman” Jones talk about the questions surrounding this Patriots team. From big picture issues like Welker’s health and Brady’s contract to personnel decisions, the guys break it down.more

(Getty Images)

Mazz and guest host Adam Jones talked about the opening of Pats training camp.  Since the Belichick-Brady era, there has only been one losing season. Is this year going to be a start of a new era in the history of the Patriots? Finally, the guys discussed the expectations of this years team. How do you think the year will play out?more

(Getty Images)

Today on the Final Word with Marc Bertrand, Dan Roche fills in for Felger, and his day gets off to a bad start when Tony asks him if he watched last night’s Red Sox Game. After talking about how the game and an old movie were spoiled, Rochie takes out his anger on the callers. One caller forgets the name of the fill-in host, and then Rochie and Mazz have it out over the value of Jacoby Ellsbury.more

(Getty Images)

To continue on Felger and Massarotti, Mazz and Dan Roche continued to discuss the Red Sox.  How important of a signing was Bill Hall?  Next, the guys discussed the team’s health.  Once everyone is healthy, who is going to lose the most playing time?  Finally, the guys discussed Jacoby Ellsbury.  How does Ellsbury compare to current lead off hitters and lead off hitters of the past?more

(Getty Images)

Felger’s back on vacation, so Tony Massarotti and guest host Dan Roche discuss Terry Francona’s management of the bullpen. Has Terry’s lack of trust in the relievers started to tax the starting pitching, Bard, and Papelbon in the process?more

(Getty Images)

Today on Felger and Massarotti, Mazz and guest host Dan Roche discussed the Red Sox bullpen.  Do the Red Sox have to address the bullpen by the trade deadline?  There isn’t much out there for bullpen help without giving away some top prospects.  Do they have to make a move?more