WDHA’s 2-Minute Drill – Is This Bill Belichick’s Last Game As Patriots Coach

In years past, a late-season Jets-Patriots game would be a big deal. This year? Both teams are limping to the finish line and this could be Bill Belichick's last game as the head coach of New England.

Jim Monaghan and Chris Swendeman talk about this and more on this morning's Two-Minute Drill.

JIM MONAGHAN - Two-Minute Drill time Friday morning here at 105.5 WDHA on the Morning Jolt. Jim Monaghan, Chris Swendeman, as usual. Swendeman, we've got breaking Major League Baseball news. The Mets finally made a deal!
CHRIS SWENDEMAN - Oh, wait, it's Harrison Bader. One year, 10 million. He was with the Yankees, and traded away to Cincinnati. Now he's with your New York Mets. And I say "your New York Mets" because he always wanted to be a Yankee. So I don't know how this plays out for everybody.

JM - Good defensive player. I don't think his bat is going to do a whole lot in Queens.
CS - He's going to look great on their IL list.

JM - And of course, the big game Sunday. The Jets email says it's a big "divisional showdown." In Foxborough. It's the Jets and it's the Patriots. And it could be one of the worst games of the season.
CS - Well, if it's anything like the first game they played, remember, in that rain-soaked disaster back in the fall, this is going to be bad. But I'm telling you, Jim, if this is Belichick's last game in Foxborough and it's against the Jets, he is going to throw everything in the kitchen sink at the Jets to try to win this game because his ego won't let him lose.

JM - Well, but he's got Zappe at quarterback. I mean, he's going to need more than Zappe and the kitchen sink and anything else he can find.
CS - It's not his normal New England teams, but somehow Belichick finds a way to beat the Jets, it's something in his DNA. He has to beat that team. He does not like them. He's made it very clear he doesn't like them. And I think if this is how he goes out, he wants to go out on top.

JM - Gut feeling - is Belichick done in New England or does he come back?
CS - I think he's done. I think his time is done in New England and he's going to take one of these coaching jobs that will surely open up around the NFL.

JM - Oh, definitely. And of course, with the other New York team, you've got Tommy...what did you call him last week?
CS - I called him, while you were gone, I was on the air and the news broke that Tyrod Taylor was going to start. I said maybe he should have copyrighted, started slow and copyrighted "Tommy Nuggets."

JM - Tommy Nuggets, Tommy Cutlets, whatever. It's the Giants taking on the Eagles and I think that game is going to be a blowout.
CS - The Eagles are not happy. The fan base is not happy, and they need a win. They need a win big time. And I think the Giants are going to be the recipients of some hurting on Sunday.

JM - And that's the Two-Minute Drill Friday morning here on 105.5 WDHA. Thanks, Swendeman. We'll talk next week.
CS - You got it, Jim. Enjoy the games.

MORE TWO MINUTE DRILL

2023 brought us some great music releases. We had albums from brand new artists and even new music from artists that have been doing this for 4 or 5 decades. It was a cool year for rock music fans. I thought we could take a look at 5 Albums to be excited about as the new year begins!

Now, of course, I’m going to focus on rock. But there are releases from just about every genre that music fans in general will love. It’s always exciting when one of your favorite bands or artists announces they’re putting out new material. Sometimes they give you a taste of what you can expect and tease you, so you want to pick up the new album.

Sometimes, it’s almost a surprise, when an announcement is made and you barely know what to expect as the album is just weeks away and you’re clamoring to head to your local record shop to pick up a copy!

Why Should You Care About New Music?
Putting on a new album is always fun because it’s a journey. It’s cool to hear the artist's vision come together and take you on an audio ride through 12 or 13 tracks all weaving various textures and sounds together. Sometimes it’s a concept album that tells a story, and sometimes it’s just a bunch of tracks that stand alone and just plain rock.

What’s cool about this list of albums to look forward to is that it has artists on it that have been around for 20 years and ones from the 70s still putting out amazing tunes! It’s really fun to see the diversity from punk to heavy, to everything in between.

Oh and if you’re looking for shops you could go to so you can pick up these releases, you may want to check out the following. I’m not guaranteeing they’ll have them in stock, but it’s worth a shot!

Factory Records in Dover

Sweet Vinyl Cafe in Denville

Now let's take a look at 5 Albums to be excited for as the new year begins!

This one comes out February 23rd. I'm really excited for it, because the title track is fresh, rockin, and just fun!!!

Look for this one on March 8th.  After all these years, Priest is still putting out heavy, energetic, in your face metal....and I love it!

He may not be a household name, but he should be.  The creative force behind Dinosaur Jr, this guy knows how to write melodic, catchy tunes! Album out February 2nd.

The latest from Stapp comes out on March 15th and we all know what to expect.  Terrific vocals, introspective and deep lyrics, and some rockin tunes!

On January 19th we get the new album by punk rock legends Green Day.  Although, they've kind of transcended that punk label, writing just straight up fun, thought-provoking, and hook-filled hits.  This is sure to be a good one!