98.5 The Sports Hub Sunday Kickoff Podcast

Apr 13 2025 100 ep. 42 mins 20
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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.

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Pick Em’: Pros and Cons of The Top Prospcts // RB Options For The Patriots // Vinatieri a Lock For The Patriots Hall of Fame? - 4/13 (Hour 2)

Apr 13 2025 45 mins  
(0:00) Alex Barth and Cerrone Battle start off the second hour of the Sunday Kickoff show by listing some pro’s and con’s of the top prospects in the draft. (18:12) Looking at potential running back options for the Patriots in the draft. (30:16) Questioning if Adam Vinatieri should be a lock for the Patriots hall of fame.

Taking Advantage of a QB Needy Team? // Could The Patriots Trade Up In the Draft? // Out on Any Prospects?- 4/13 (Hour 1)

Apr 13 2025 42 mins  
(0:00) Alex Barth and Cerrone Battle start off this week’s edition of the Sunday Kickoff show by questioning if the Patriots will look to trade down in the draft with the Saints. (13:41) Could the Patriots trade up in the draft? (27:07) Should the Patriots be out on any prospects in the draft?

Joe Milton Trade Fallout // Parcells To Be Inducted Into Patriots HOF // Patriots Round Table - 4/6 (Hour 2)

Apr 06 2025 38 mins  
(0:00) Alex Barth and Cerrone Battle kickoff the second hour reacting to the Joe Milton trade to the Dallas Cowboys. (10:06) Barth and Battle give their thoughts on Bill Parcells being inducted into the Patriots Hall of Fame and describe his legacy here in New England. (19:06) Alex and Cerrone close out the show with a lightning round of callers, as they comment on all topics discu

Gearing Up For LT in 1st Round // Colorado Pro Day // Sticking With Stevenson - The Right Move? - 4/6 (Hour 1)

Apr 06 2025 46 mins  
(0:00)  Alex Barth and Cerrone Battle kickoff the show analyzing the media rounds from Patriots HC Mike Vrabel over the past week, particularly his thoughts on the Offensive Line. Are the Patriots gearing up to draft a LT in the 1st round? (15:43) Barth and Battle follow-up on the Colorado Pro Day and continue their discussion on the Patriots Draft. Would Abdul Carter being of

Will Campbell’s Arm Length // Prioritizing the Tackle? // Later Round Targets - 3/29 (Hour 2)

Mar 30 2025 44 mins  
(0:00) Alex Barth and Cerrone Battle start off the second hour of the Sunday Kickoff show by discussing Will Campbell’s arm length. (15:13) Should the Patriots draft Will Campbell, regardless of who's left on the board? (27:14) Questioning which players the Patriots may target outside of the first round.

Stefon Diggs Is a Patriot // More Help On The Way?// Another Captain Released - 3/29 (Hour 1)

Mar 30 2025 43 mins  
(0:00) Alex Barth and Cerrone Battle start off this week’s edition of the Sunday Kickoff show by discussing free agent Stefon Diggs signing with the Patriots. (15:20) Questioning if the Patriots should be done adding veteran receivers. (25:49) Discussing how Stefon Diggs will improve the intensity of the Patriots WR room. (36:44) Reacting to the Patriots cutting linebacker J

Plan at Left Tackle // Pick Em’: NFL Rule Changes // Receivers Outside The First Round - 3/23 (Hour 2)

Mar 23 2025 39 mins  
(0:00) Alex Barth and Cerrone Battle start off the second hour of the Sunday Kickoff show by questioning what the Patriots will do at left tackle. (11:36) Looking at the proposed rule changes in the NFL. (24:23) Discussing who is the best WR in the draft outside of the first round.

Should Patriots be in on Diggs // How Risky is Diggs? // QB Needy Teams Ahead of The Patriots- 3/23 (Hour 1)

Mar 23 2025 46 mins  
(0:00) Alex Barth and Cerrone Battle start off the Sunday Kickoff Show by questioning if the Patriots should actually be in on Stefon Diggs. (13:30) Debating if there is an actual risk when it comes to signing Stefon Diggs.  (23:50) Discussing if there will be two QBs picked ahead of the Patriots in the draft. (40:02) What might the Patriots strategize in the back half of the

Patriots Lack of Support on Offense // David Andrews' Illustrious Patriots Career Ends in Release // Who Will Be Drafted Ahead of Patriots At #4? - 3/16 (Hour 2)

Mar 16 2025 42 mins  
(0:00) Alex Barth and Cerrone Battle begin Hour #2 by analyzing Morgan Moses comments from Thursday's introductory press conference. They share their thoughts on the Patriots lack of approach on offense. They also continue to discuss the WR Market - who's available still and the pro's and con's with each. (12:07) Barth and Battle react to the surprising news of the week, following

Patriots Free Agency Frenzy - More Focused Approach? // Milton Williams Prepared For Elevated Role? // Patriots' Infamous WR Draft History - 3/16 (Hour 1)

Mar 16 2025 46 mins  
(0:00) Alex Barth and Cerrone Battle begin the show reacting to a slew of free agent signings made by the New England Patriots, mostly on defense. Barth states that the Patriots' approach this offseason seems to be a more focused approach compared to other years. (12:57) Barth and Battle break down the headliner signing in DT, Milton Williams. Will Williams shine in an elevated rol