Haven't read the whole thread yet, and personally moved out of the market 2.5 years ago, but didn't Jimmy Stewart basically admit on Twitter this is the schtick?
1. Have super sensitive fan base; especially Pats Fans.
2. Troll them to basically force them to call in.
3. Screen out any intelligent caller who could challenge the Trolling POV being espoused by F or M.
4. Allow only some mouth breather through.
5. Mouth breather does the "yaaaa but...." thing.
6. Mazz laughs and does his [super exaggerated Boston accent] "Yaaa but Felgahhhh, I bet what they do is......"
7. Repeat forever until ratings tank.