Claim Ownership98.5 The Sports Hub Sunday Kickoff Podcast
Subscribed: 37Played: 1,173
Subscribe
© 2025 98.5 The Sports Hub
Description
Every football Sunday, 98.5 The Sports Hub's Alex Barth and Cerrone Battle get you ready for kickoff around the National Football League with two hours of in-depth analysis, guests, and more. Sundays during the football season from 8am-10am right here on 98.5 The Sports Hub and on-demand at 985thesportshub.com or wherever you get your podcasts.
237 Episodes
Reverse
(0:00) Alex Barth and Cerrone Battle look into the Seattle Seahawks and Patriots both being featured on Hard Knocks over the next few years.(7:04) Rob Gronkowski will likely make the Patriots hall of fame; what other players could be considered in the future?(21:23) Reacting to Stephon Gilmore's retirement; top cornerbacks in Patriots history.(36:10) Final thoughts.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
(0:00) Mike Vrabel fields questions on drafting for need or if the Patriots will take the best team available.(7:02) If the Patriots don't land AJ Brown, how will that alter wide receiver draft plans?(17:38) Barth and Cerrone go through some sneaky draft needs for the Patriots.(35:11) The Patriots have had some big hits and misses when drafting offensive linemen.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
(0:00) Alex Barth and Cerrone Battle discuss their biggest takeaways from Robert Kraft, Mike Vrabel, and Eliot Wolf at the NFL League Meetings.(10:23) What are Mike Vrabel and Eliot Wolf saying about the status of Christian Gonzalez?(23:33) Mike Vrabel gives an update on Harold Landry.(33:57) Your calls on free agency and the NFL Draft.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
(0:00) Alex Barth and Michael Hurley react to Mike Vrabel running some drills with NFL draft prospect Max Iheanachor.(10:01) What goes into the trade value of a draft pick?(18:26) Dan Orlovsky has some thoughts on the upcoming quarterback class.(34:28) Could we possibly hear from Mike Vrabel or even Robert Kraft in the future?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
(0:00) Alex Barth and Michael Hurley look at the Patriots current roster and the improvements made so far.(14:04) Michael Hurley's thoughts on AJ Brown; will the wide receiver market reset after the DJ Moore trade?(25:14) Hurley's NFL draft pick exercise.(37:34) Are the Patriots rebuilding? Plus, what AFC teams are better since the offseason began?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
(0:00) How will the Patriots address needs at the EDGE position?(9:53) The first round prospects have had their coverage, what about some of the diamonds in the rough?(24:15) Barth and Cerrone continue their discussion of "my guy" late round draft targets.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
(0:00) Alex Barth and Cerrone Battle react to the trade that sent Jaylen Waddle to Denver. How will this impact the AJ Brown market?(12:03) If receiver Jordyn Tyson falls to the Patriots, should they take him? Should they move up?(29:25) Your calls on free agency and the draft.(41:40) Reacting to Tom Brady's flag football game.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
(0:00) Barth and Cerrone hand out some superlatives for the NFL offseason.(12:29) Will AJ Brown land in New England? Some pundits think it's a done deal...(20:46) Some draft thoughts, some calls, and can the Patriots do better than Will Campbell?(32:48) Final thoughts.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
(0:00) Barth and Cerrone discuss some of the defensive signings the Patriots made to begin NFL free agency.(10:26) The guys hear from the callers on free agency and the draft.(25:38) More from the callers.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
(0:00) Alex Barth and Cerrone Battle kick off Sunday Kickoff reacting to beginning of NFL free agency. How much have the Patriots improved?(12:00) The Patriots signed receiver Romeo Doubs from the Green Bay Packers; will he be Drake Maye's number one target?(21:17) Along with receiver, the Patriots signed guard Alijah Vera-Tucker from the New York Jets.(38:08) One of the first Patriots free agent signings was fullback Reggie Gilliam. How will he fit Josh McDaniels' offense?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
(0:00) Barth and Cerrone react to the Baltimore Ravens landing Maxx Crosby. Did the Patriots have a chance?(11:14) The guys discuss the free agents that could stay or depart from the Patriots.(24:51) Where do the Patriots stand in the AFC right now? Are there are other AFC teams that are already being overrated?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
(0:00) Alex Barth and Cerrone Battle react to the release of Stefon Diggs; what steps will the Patriots take to address the wide receiver spot?(16:52) How do the Patriots build up their offensive line following the trade of Garrett Bradbury?(25:30) Your calls on the Draft and NFL free agency.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
(0:00) Barth and Cerrone react to the good and bad coming out of the NFL Draft Combine.(12:24) The defensive players that had big days at the Combine.(21:23) The guys take your calls on the Draft and the Patriots offseason.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
(0:00) Alex Barth and Cerrone Battle kick off Sunday Kickoff discussing how the Patriots can land an edge rusher in the offseason.(14:53) Mark Daniels from MassLive joins the show.(28:02) Reaction to Eliot Wolf's "play makers" comments; where will the Patriots find offensive weapons and how does Stefon Diggs fit in?(36:29) The callers have their own offseason targets.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
(0:00) Alex Barth and Cerrone Battle weigh in on the positions they will be keeping an eye on when the NFL Draft Combine begins.(12:40) Will the Patriots draft a tight end? Sign one as a free agent? Maybe both?(25:10) Are there other needs the Patriots should address during the Draft?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
(0:00) Alex Barth and Cerrone Battle preview what Combine Week will hold for the Patriots.(12:53) What will it take to land Maxx Crosby? Adam Schefter may have some clues.(23:52) Could AJ Brown be a Patriot? If not him, what other wide receivers would make sense?(36:52) Callers plus some thoughts on Barth's mock draft.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
(0:00) Barth and Cerrone look at some potential free agent targets for the Patriots.(13:39) Could the Patriots trade for Maxx Crosby?(24:59) The guys have some thoughts on draft targets like KC Concepcion.(39:06) Final thoughts and calls.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
(0:00) Alex Barth and Cerrone Battle begin Patriots offseason planning. What will the Pats target first?(16:46) Barth and Cerrone discuss the Patriots' in house free agents and who should get an extension.(30:03) How will the Patriots handle some of their bigger contracts with Stefon Diggs and Mack Hollins?(37:52) How long until the Patriots extend Christian Gonzalez?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
(0:00) No games to pick so Barth and Cerrone go through some Super Bowl props.(9:36) ICYMI: Zolak and Bertrand caught up with Josh McDaniels and Ashton Grant earlier this week.(26:15) Barth and Cerrone have some final thoughts before...(34:52) FINAL Predictions: The guys make their last pick of the year ahead of Super Bowl LX.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
(0:00) If this game turns into a rock fight with a lot of turnovers, is the advantage with the Patriots or Seahawks?(11:32) What will the Patriots do to slow down Jaxon Smith-Njigba?(24:02) Evan Lazar from Patriots.com joins the show.(41:13) Some quick thoughts on NFL Hall of Fame and MVP voting.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Comments
Download from Google Play
Download from App Store
United States