Tom Curran and Phil Perry discuss the Patriots' mindset heading into Week 1 of the season. What should we make of the new captains? Will Christian Gonzalez be ready to play? Later, Mike Florio joins to discuss his new book, “Big Shield,” and give a national perspective on the Patriots.

1:00 - What's Mike Vrabel’s mindset heading into Week 1?

3:00 - Will Christian Gonzalez be ready to play on Sunday?

10:00 - Vrabel on his decision to release Jabrill Peppers

13:30 - Patriots anoint new leadership corps

20:30 - Mike Florio on his new book “Big Shield” and a national view of the Patriots

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