Felger & Massarotti Bruins Outlast Capitals in Shootout // A.J. Brown Trade Rumors // Caller Reaction - 3/16 (Hour 2)
Mar 16, 2026
Callers debate wild World Baseball Classic plays and question Team USA pitching choices. Trade chatter centers on whether New England can realistically land A.J. Brown and the cap mechanics involved. Recap of a tense Bruins shootout win, Swayman’s key saves, scoring woes, and McAvoy’s increased shooting. Quick lightning-round takes on Celtics shot selection and fan reactions.
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AJ Brown Talks Fueled By Cap Posturing Not Certainty
- A.J. Brown trade talks are driven more by posturing and cap-accounting than immediate inevitability.
- Tony Massarotti and Mike Felger argue Howie Roseman used a June 1 cap angle to extract draft value while teams refused to cave on dead-cap costs.
June 1 Designation Is An Archaic Trade Barrier
- The NFL's post-June 1 designation is largely archaic and inconsistently applied between releases and trades.
- Hosts point out teams can already release players with post-June 1 designation, making the trade restriction an artificial barrier to movement.
Free Cap Space Or Convince Kraft To Spend
- If the Patriots want A.J. Brown they must either move salary out or have Robert Kraft approve extra cash.
- Mike Felger notes trades require money out (player(s) or owner willingness) and Barmore's $12M guarantee makes moving him plausible.