Greg and Nick talk about the Celtics-Mavs NBA Finals matchup, whether minicamp is all that important, three things both will be watching next week, and a mailbag that touched on the competence of the coaching staff and the offensive tackle situation.

0:00 - Intro

0:18 - NBA Finals game one preview with Prize Picks

3:43 - Celtics vs. Mavericks series prediction

6:41 - Importance of Patriots' mandatory mini camp

9:06 - Offensive players' presence at mini camp

12:14 - Anticipation for Matthew Judon at mini camp

15:01 - Analyzing the mix of players in the defensive front rotation

17:25 - Evaluation of young cornerbacks competing for starting roles

19:58 - Evaluating Maye's competition with Brissett

23:01 - Comparing Patriots' approach to running backs

25:59 - Future investment in the running back position

27:33 - Mailbag question: Mistake to draft a wide receiver before a left tackle

30:19 - Strategy to address left tackle position in the draft

33:23 - Patriots evaluating left tackle options

36:11 - Patriots' strategy for left tackle position

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