Leroy & Cerrone Show // Best/Worst Trades of All-Time // Do Fans Really Believe in the Current Patriots Roster? - 8/2 (Hour 2)

(0:00) Leroy Irvin & Cerrone Battle begin the final hour of the show with the Entertainment Report featuring a fan guilty of throwing naughty things at a Titans-Vikings preseason game, Ghostface Killah drops an album, a new Jussie Smollett documentary on Netflix, Weapons movie trailer suspense and drama surrounding Hulk Hogan's death. (11:44) Jayson Tatum provides an update on his injury rehab over the last 6 weeks. Leroy & Cerrone discuss the impact of Jayson Tatum's absence on the rest of the team. Cerrone labels Tatum an imminent MVP candidate because of the appearance that the Celtics are not a Championship contender without him. (24:14) Leroy & Cerrone continue the family entertainment with a Leroy wedding announcement. The duo pivots to reports earlier this week in regards to ESPN launching its latest app endeavor. Cerrone analyzes how media is consumed nowadays versus yesteryear.  (36:17) The Playa's Call - Time where the panel takes time to acknowledge someone in sports/life. ------------------------------------------- FOLLOW ON TWITTER/X: @BostonLIrvin | @Cerrone_Battle | @jorgiesepulveda

(0:00) Leroy Irvin & Cerrone Battle kickoff Hour #2 with Patriots Head Coach, Mike Vrabel "rat" comments made in reference to Ja'Lynn Polk's IR status being leaked to/by the media. Leroy asks, "Is this an example of the old way in sports clashing with the new world order of sports?" The duo provide many mainstream examples of how easy information gets leaked to the public nowadays. (11:27) Does Bill Belichick's latest remarks to The Globe make you reconsider his role in the Patriots downfall, particularly his last season? Irvin & Battle analyze Belichick's petty comments and take a deep dive into the Patriots' past failed seasons. (22:25) Leroy & Cerrone keep the groove going by highlighting the story of the Patriots-Giants Week 3 preseason game, Giants rookie QB Jaxson Dart and compare the media coverage surrounding him to the coverage of Shedeur Sanders. Praise versus scrutiny - the duo call out the hypocrisy in sports media. (35:13) Irvin & Battle engage in the Red Sox-Yankees game as the Sox pour it on late to take the first 3 games in the series out of 4 in New York. ------------------------------------------- FOLLOW ON TWITTER/X: @BostonLIrvin | @Cerrone_Battle | @jorgiesepulveda

(0:00) Leroy Irvin & Cerrone Battle begin the show with some fatherly advice for the parents of teenagers in sports. They share a heart-to-heart conversation before revealing House Music as the musical theme of the day. Red Sox begin their series against the Yankees by winning the first 2 games of a 4 game set in The Bronx. Leroy proclaims Roman Anthony is "Neo" from The Matrix. Cerrone compares him to other transcendent superstar athletes. (13:54) Leroy & Cerrone go off the rails with nostalgia induced by the music. Cerrone acknowledges Drake Maye not being a consensus #3 pick, along with the poor draft history particularly by Bill Belichick. The jury is still out on the Patriots recent draft classes, although the '25 Draft Class looks promising. (24:03) Did we peak as a society in the 1990's? (32:10) Irvin & Battle react to comments from former Patriots DT Vince Wilfork and set their own expectations for the Patriots win total this upcoming season. ------------------------------------------- FOLLOW ON TWITTER/X: @BostonLIrvin | @Cerrone_Battle | @jorgiesepulveda

(0:00) Leroy Irvin & Cerrone Battle continue to share the inspirational career of Tom Brady through some Masterpiece Theatre, this time, the epic 28-3 comeback in Super Bowl LI - Brady's 5th Championship. The Entertainment Report features Shannon Sharpe settlement news, 'War of the Worlds' poorest movie review and a message from Diddy's lawyers. Leroy transitions and rips into the continued media ridicule of Shedeur Sanders despite a 2 TD performance in preseason. (14:35) Leroy & Cerrone continue to discuss Shedeur Sanders and the negative media coverage surrounding him. Cerrone highlights Sanders' fall in the NFL Draft despite being a better prospect than the majority of the '25 QB Draft Class. Cerrone cites many examples of different QB prospects and how they were scouted differently compared to Shedeur. Masterpiece Theatre features Tom Brady's epic 505 yd passing performance in a losing effort in Super Bowl LII. (24:58) Masterpiece Theatre features a back-and-forth endeavor between the Pats and Chiefs in the 2018 AFC Championship Game, a 37-31 (F/OT) win for Brady and the Patriots - Brady's final AFC Championship appearance/win. Leroy & Cerrone discuss the Brady-Mahomes, Brady-Manning rivalries/dynamic. More Shedeur Sanders talk. Does Shedeur warrant the media scrutiny or will the media continue to move the goalposts in order to allow for continued criticism of him?  (35:38) The Playa's Call - Time where the panel takes time to acknowledge someone in sports/life. Masterpiece Theatre is capped of with the latest great highlight from Tom Brady in a Super Bowl LIII win, his 6th and final Super Bowl win as a Patriot. Cerrone believes Boston ownership is in competition with each other, with corresponding headlines from 3 of the 4 Boston teams this week alone. ------------------------------------------- FOLLOW ON TWITTER/X: @BostonLIrvin | @Cerrone_Battle | @jorgiesepulveda

(0:00) Leroy Irvin & Cerrone Battle are joined by mental health counselor and author, Adam Ciccio - owner of Ciccio Counseling Centers. The panel discuss mental health effects on the youth and the male athletes' struggles to confront mental health concerns. (15:31) Leroy & Cerrone re-live Brady's 5 TD's in a single quarter, on his way to a 59-0, 6 TD effort Week 6 against the Titans in 2009. The duo pivot to furthering the discussion on the youth and technology. (23:15) Irvin & Battle heap praise on Tom Brady after highlighting the "Unicorns, Show Ponies" call from Scott Zolak - Brady's 17-yd GW-TD to Kenbrell Thompkins - Week 6 vs NO, 2013. Cerrone relates Brady and his lack of a need of a true superstar WR to Drake Maye having Stefon Diggs and the potential affect on the flow of the Patriots' offense. (33:07) Does an elite QB need a superstar WR in order to win games? Cerrone has a take along with recent examples of successful QB's around the NFL. Masterpiece Theatre features the final touchdown scored in Super Bowl XLIX. The duo discuss the Patriots defensive performance in the Week 1 preseason game against the Commanders. ------------------------------------------- FOLLOW ON TWITTER/X: @BostonLIrvin | @Cerrone_Battle | @jorgiesepulveda

(0:00) Leroy Irvin & Cerrone Battle open up the show revealing the show theme to be a Masterpiece Theatre dedicated to one Tom Brady, following his statue unveiling yesterday prior to Week 1 preseason matchup between the Patriots and Commanders. Music of the day is Jay-Z themed - fitting for a GOAT. Leroy asks Cerrone, "What rating would the Tom Brady movie garner?" (12:36) Leroy & Cerrone re-live Super Bowl XXXVI - the Patriots' first Super Bowl victory. The duo analyze the look Tom Brady statue unveiled at Gillette Stadium. Cerrone shares his experience as he was in attendance for Week 1 preseason action. (22:50) Leroy & Cerrone react to the Patriots 48-18 win over the Commanders last night. The duo give their initial impressions on a young Patriots team. Cerrone highlights the smoothness in the Patriots' operation, plus the play of the RB's. Masterpiece Theatre features Mike Vrabel 1-yd TD catch in Super Bowl XXXVIII. (32:53) Irvin & Battle break down the couple of series of Drake Maye behind Center. Cerrone is critical of the lack of production from the WR's in a high scoring game for New England. ------------------------------------------- FOLLOW ON TWITTER/X: @BostonLIrvin | @Cerrone_Battle | @jorgiesepulveda

(0:00) Leroy Irvin & Cerrone Battle begin Hour #3 with the Entertainment Report featuring - Busta Rhymes getting a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, early Battlefield 6 gamer feedback, Shannon Sharpe overshadowing his older brother Sterling's Hall of Fame induction. They pivot to talk of Jayson Tatum's timetable to return from injury. Leroy is in favor of holding Tatum back for the entire 2025-26 season. (13:36) The summer of Luka Doncic continues as he signs a 3-year supermax extension with the Lakers. Leroy suggests he "finessed" the Lakers because he has gotten in-shape for the first time in his career. Cerrone breaks down a slim Luka Doncic's game. (23:01) Kendrick Perkins comments in regards to the Marcus Morris situation with the law. What can be done to deter athletes from partaking in sports gambling? - Leroy & Cerrone discuss. (32:14) The Playa's Call - Time where the panel takes time to acknowledge someone in sports/life. Plus, Joe Mazzulla hangs out with Patriots Head Coach Mike Vrabel during Training Camp. ------------------------------------------- FOLLOW ON TWITTER/X: @BostonLIrvin | @Cerrone_Battle | @jorgiesepulveda

(0:00) Leroy Irvin & Cerrone Battle share examples of the most one-sided trades of all-time. What are the best/worst trades in the history of sports? The panel highlight their favorite one-sided trades in Boston sports history. The callers weigh in. (11:46) Leroy & Cerrone give flowers to newly inducted NFL Hall of Famer WR Sterling Sharpe. The callers continue to tell their favorite one-sided sports trades. (21:45) With WSH WR Terry McLaurin & DAL LB Micah Parsons formally requesting trades from their respective teams, should the Patriots pursue either superstar? Leroy suggests that the fans clamoring for every available player constitutes a tacit admission that they do not believe in the Patriots current roster. (33:21) Irvin & Battle take calls on more memorable one-sided trades of all-time. A caller highlights a hole in Celtics trade history between Auerbach and Ainge. ------------------------------------------- FOLLOW ON TWITTER/X: @BostonLIrvin | @Cerrone_Battle | @jorgiesepulveda

(0:00) Leroy Irvin & Cerrone Battle begin the show with the Music of the Day reveal, dedicated to the rapper Common and his catalog. The duo react to the Red Sox (2-1 F/10) win against the Astros - first game post MLB trade deadline. They give praise to the presentation of the game on Apple TV+. Roman Anthony collects his first career walk-off hit in the 10th Inning. (11:36) Leroy & Cerrone respond to comments made by MLB Insider, Bob Nightengale and his reporting on the Red Sox uneventful trade deadline. Cerrone downplays the Red Sox being a player short in order to all of a sudden be regarded as World Series favorites. (24:14) Irvin & Battle continue to give their opinions/impressions on the Red Sox trade deadline approach. Cerrone remains optimistic about the Red Sox being contenders, but acknowledges the fan base's fears for going in the tank like recent previous seasons post lackluster deadline. (33:18) Leroy & Cerrone go back in time, distinguishing how things have changed. Leroy shares a childhood survival story. Caller feedback on the Red Sox trade deadline. ------------------------------------------- FOLLOW ON TWITTER/X: @BostonLIrvin | @Cerrone_Battle | @jorgiesepulveda

(0:00) Leroy Irvin & Cerrone Battle begin Hour #3 with a SportsCenter vs Saved By The Bell debate. The Entertainment Report features - Fantastic Four movie box office hype, Happy Gilmore 2 hits Netflix, a Nintendo announcement, butt sniffing athletes caught on video and a top new App targeted for women gets hacked. The crew commemorate Malcolm-Jamal Warner, Ozzy Osbourne and Hulk Hogan after their deaths this week. Leroy asks, Tom Brady vs Tom Brady - pre-ACL tear vs post-ACL injury - Which Brady had a better career? (13:44) Classic TV Shows - Old sitcoms we used to watch in the 80's and 90's continues to dominate the show's theme. Should the Patriots sign former LV DT Christian Wilkins? Irvin & Battle discuss. (23:59) The Red-Braves will play an MLB Speedway Classic at Bristol Motor Speedway. Leroy connects the event to the Red Sox and questions why Boston can't partake in creative sporting events. Cerrone points out the hypocrisy in the Boston public when it comes to hosting sporting events locally. Is it time for a new stadium in Boston? (33:37) The Playa's Call - Time where the panel takes time to acknowledge someone in sports/life. Plus, producer Jeff Williams quizzes Leroy & Cerrone on their 80's/90's Sitcom Music knowledge. ------------------------------------------- FOLLOW ON TWITTER/X: @BostonLIrvin | @Cerrone_Battle | @jorgiesepulveda