Dan Koppen and Logan Mankins, Patriots OLs
Logan and Dan joined the guys at Gillette Stadium to talk about "The Play" from last week's game against the Colts, how playing on the offensive line is all about communication, Sebastian Vollmer's job against Dwight Freeney, and previewed this week's game against the Jets
“…We tried it we -- we tried this week and open at Logan Mankins here we tried this week to undertake a scientific study. Michael has come up with the definition of a blow what the …”
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Peter talked about the Patriots-Colts game which he deemed an instant classic, his thoughts on the decision to go for it on 4th and 2, the coaching situation in New York with Rex Ryan, if Mike Shanahan has any interest coaching the Buffalo Bills, if Randy Lerner will consider firing Eric Mangini, and the decision of the Bengals to sign Larry Johnson
“…doesn't do that. Against any other quarterback in any other team except Peyton Manning and the colts I think Peyton Manning -- ballot -- had not right now. …”
“…the last thing that we sort of forget is. A little pressure Peyton Manning -- You know that because 72 yards or whatever would've been in two minutes with one timeout I'd like to see him …”
Dale and Holley Opening Segment
They guys are both looking forward to Sunday's game against the Jets and talk about the matchup between Darrelle Revis and Randy Moss
“…now and it it is throwing the ball as quality ever has. Randy Moss is coming off an other worldly. Effort on on Sunday night this is the perfect storm of bad stuff for the New …”
“…would we would never have somebody one on on the defense but Randy Moss out there I just I mean I just don't know where it was gone with -- if you set. …”
Kevin Garnett, Celtics Forward
Kevin talked about if he had any fears about his injury last year, how the injury was actually a blessing in disguise, if he can tell a difference in his game this year after sitting out a lot of last year, that he is close to where he wants to be but not all the way back, what Rasheed Wallace brings to the Celtics, and that his bowling game is "straight trash"
“…right now on the AT&T hotline AT&T your world delivered. Celtics forward Kevin Garnett Kevin it's -- Michael I you don't -- got don't we don't -- I feel about the music. I hear bad idea …”
“…enjoy your paper in order to. Take care thanks that is -- Kevin Garnett. . Forward for the Boston Celtics. …”
Jerry Rice, Retired All-Pro WR
The future hall of famer talked about how it always scares him about being called the best wide receiver in NFL history, the challenges playing as you get older, who he thinks are the best receivers in the game today, if the position and game has changed at all since he retired, and looked ahead to his big dance off with Michael Irvin on Dancing With The Stars
“…So strength that yeah -- it sounds so weird and but Chad Johnson can be and you know Terrell Owens even though he's stuck in buffalo it is not. I happened. -- Reggie Wayne. . -- …”
Terry Francona, Red Sox Manager
Terry joined Dale and Michael in the radio booth at Fenway Park and took your calls and texts for an hour to talk all things Red Sox
“…the offseason what have you been doing lately since let's face it Brad Mills. . …”
“…not one of the first first text question says eight Tito with Brad Mills now gone to you know who's the new bench -- going to be. We we interviewed last week and -- think it's …”
"Terry in Boston" calls in to talk to... well, Terry in Boston!
“…call Terry in Boston you're next on Sports Radio with a manager Terry Francona. . …”
Tedy talked about the Patriots-Colts game and what led to the loss, his thoughts on if Bill Belichick made the right decision to go for it on 4th and 2 late in the game, that if he was on the team he can respect the decision but still disagree with the call, and if the team can put Sunday behind them and get ready for the Jets
“…your world delivered former England patriots linebacker now. Superb analyst with ESPN Tedy Bruschi is with -- they Teddy K don't. …”
“…it. Take -- that he Syria at has a former patriots linebacker Tedy Bruschi. . …”
Dale and Holley Opening Segment
The guys discuss more fallout from "The Call" by Bill Belichick and if this will have a lasting effect on the team
“…Jack. Our Tang -- ask. Gash on today mr. does that affect bill Belichick's legacy -- It doesn't affect his legacy it's important to call any regular season game. That doesn't keep them from going to …”
“…appears nobody will ever remember again other than saying with -- admiration Bill Belichick knew how to motivate that defense. All he knew how to get them plan at the top of their game you know …”
Brandon Meriweather, Patriots Safety
Brandon talked about the crushing loss for the Patriots against the Colts, if he was upset about Belichick's decision to not punt the ball away late in the fourth quarter, how this was a game they should have won, and if he has any concern about this carrying over to next week's game against the Jets
“…is -- what did you think what did you think when when. Bill Belichick -- decision fourth and two from his own Tony I'm gonna go for. I'm excited really I was I was ecstatic. You know anytime you. You know choices of defense so much did you pay amended a bomb on the twenty yard or. Our -- go for. The women -- it you know you gotta be fatty got to be behind line. You know when -- will be a make a decision right that we are always -- and you noticed that the Bill Belichick that there might you know. …”