Off The Pike with Brian Barrett

Brian chats with Dr. Bill Simmons, a.k.a. Bill’s Dad, about the Celtics’ hot start to the season, memories from 50 years as a Celtics season ticket holder, concern over Mac Jones, and more (0:20). Then, Brian talks to MassLive’s Chris Cotillo about the Red Sox’s recent moves, and what their priorities are for the rest of the offseason (32:00). Brian ends with a couple thoughts on the Pats and some listener calls (49:00). We want to hear from you! Leave Brian a message on the listener line at 617-396-7172. Host: Brian Barrett Guests: Dr. Bill Simmons and Chris Cotillo Producer: Jamie McClellan Additional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brian talks to former Patriots linebacker Ted Johnson about what is going on the with Pats offense, how they can get back on track, who talked the most trash on the 2000s Patriots teams, and more (0:30). Then Brian previews the Red Sox’s free agent priorities as the MLB winter meetings get going, (29:30) before recapping the Celtics' win over the Pistons (44:30). We want to hear from you! Leave Brian a message on the listener line at 617-396-7172. Host: Brian Barrett Producer: Jamie McClellan Additional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brian compares this year’s Patriots offense to the Cam Newton–led offense in 2020 and assesses who is to blame for the team’s offensive shortcomings this season (0:30). Later, he chats with The Ringer’s Michael Pina about the Celtics’ hot start, Jayson Tatum’s place among the NBA’s most complete players, Malcolm Brogdon’s impressive contributions, and more (19:30). Brian ends with a listener call before touching on the B’s win over the Blues and the Red Sox’s offseason plans (48:30). We want to hear from you! Leave Brian a message on the listener line at 617-396-7172. Host: Brian Barrett Producer: Jamie McClellan Additional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brian recaps the Patriots’ win over the Colts, the defense’s impressive performance, and another lackluster game from Mac Jones (0:30). Then, he chats with PFF’s Doug Kyed about the game, Josh Uche and Matt Judon’s sack-fest, what is going on with Jake Bailey, and more (19:00). Brian ends with a listener call, the Bruins’ Mitchell Miller debacle, and some Celtics thoughts (42:00). We want to hear from you! Leave Brian a message on the listener line at 617-396-7172. Host: Brian Barrett Producer: Jamie McClellan Additional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brian chats with WEEI’s Khari Thompson about how to fix the Patriots offense (0:30), the trade deadline, the Patriots upcoming game against the Colts, and more (40:40). Then, Brian takes some Celtics-related listener calls and assesses Joe Mazzulla’s first seven games as head coach. He ends by recapping the Bruins win over the Rangers. We want to hear from you! Leave Brian a message on the listener line at 617-396-7172. Host: Brian Barrett Producer: Jamie McClellan Additional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

(0:30) Brian breaks down the news that Ime Udoka is set to become the new Nets head coach after they fired Steve Nash, and what it means for the Celtics and Nets. (14:30) Then, Brian chats with Antoine Walker about his Celtics career, the ’98 All-Star Game at MSG, Tatum’s MVP chances, and more. (37:30) Finally, he discusses the Pats' uneventful trade deadline and takes a few listener calls about the Patriots offense We want to hear from you! Leave Brian a message on the listener line at 617-396-7172. Host: Brian Barrett Producer: Jamie McClellan Additional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

(0:30) Brian recaps the Patriots win over the Jets and discusses another shaky outing for Mac Jones. (20:30) Then, he chats with former Patriots running back James White about the game, Rhamondre Stevenson’s pass-catching abilities, Zach Wilson’s decision-making, and more. (38:30) Finally, Brian takes a few listener calls and talks about the Celtics’ win over the Wizards. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

(0:30) Brian shares his Trio of Takes, covering the pressure on Mac Jones this week, the Pats defense, and the Celtics’ early defensive deficiencies. (18:30) Next, he chats with The Ringer’s John Jastremski about the upcoming Patriots-Jets game, the demise of the Yankees' season, and whether the Jets are for real. (36:00) Finally, Brian discusses the Bruins’ hot start, Tom Brady’s woes, and takes a few listener calls. We want to hear from you! Leave Brian a message on the listener line at 617-396-7172. Host: Brian Barrett Producer: Jamie McClellan Additional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brian begins with news that Mac Jones is set to start on Sunday against the Jets, the strange press conferences Bill, Mac, and Bailey Zappe have had this week, and how they compare to other infamous media moments from the Belichick era (23:30). Then he chats with NBC Sports Boston analyst and former Celtics guard Eddie House about the ’08 championship team, his thoughts on the current team, and more (45:30). Brian wraps up with some listener calls, and a couple thoughts on the Red Sox’s offseason. We want to hear from you! Leave Brian a message on the listener line at 617-396-7172. Host: Brian Barrett Producer: Jamie McClellan Additional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

(0:15) Brian tries to make sense of a bizarre night at Gillette Stadium, where the Patriots got thumped by the Bears and Mac Jones was replaced by Bailey Zappe. (22:00) He discusses the loss and the QB controversy further with former Patriots running back James White. (43:00) Brian ends with a few listener calls on the Pats game and his thoughts on the Celtics' loss to the Bulls. We want to hear from you! Leave Brian a message on the listener line at 617-396-7172. Host: Brian Barrett Producer: Jamie McClellan Additional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

(0:30) Brian starts off with news that Mac Jones may be healthy enough to start on ‘Monday Night Football,’ and discusses how that may impact the Patriots’ offensive game plan. (20:30) Then, he chats with The Ringer’s Jason Goff about the upcoming Bears vs. Patriots game, Justin Fields’s disappointing sophomore season, the Bulls’ potential this year, and more. (51:00) Brian wraps up with a listener call and a few thoughts on the upcoming Celtics schedule. We want to hear from you! Leave Brian a message on the listener line at 617-396-7172. Host: Brian Barrett Producer: Jamie McClellan Additional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

(0:30) Brian reacts to the Celtics’ convincing opening-night win over the 76ers, and makes the case for why Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown are the best 1-2 punch in the NBA. (29:30) Then, Brian chats with The Ringer’s Nora Princiotti about the Patriots’ season, Mac Jones vs. Bailey Zappe, Tom Brady’s bizarre season, and more. (52:00) Finally, Brian takes a listener call about the Patriots. We want to hear from you! Leave Brian a message on the listener line at 617-396-7172. Host: Brian Barrett Producer: Jamie McClellan Additional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

(0:30) Brian shares his instant reaction to the Patriots' dominant win over the Browns, before he chats with former Pats running back James White about the game, QB Bailey Zappe’s impressive performance, some fun Bill Belichick stories, and more (18:00). Then, Brian takes a crack at some Celtics season over/unders (38:00). We want to hear from you! Leave Brian a message on the listener line at 617-396-7172. Host: Brian Barrett Producer: Jamie McClellan Additional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

(0:30) Brian unveils his top five Patriots' story lines—which includes two of the NFL’s top RBs in Rhamondre Stevenson and Nick Chubb—before previewing the upcoming Patriots–Browns game with Jonathan Peterlin of The Fan in Cleveland (18:00). Brian ends by answering some Patriots-related listener calls, and then recaps the Bruins' opening win on Wednesday night (42:30). We want to hear from you! Leave Brian a message on the listener line at 617-396-7172. Host: Brian Barrett Producer: Jamie McClellan Additional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brian and Bill discuss the Patriots season and why things are looking up in Foxboro (0:30). They touch upon Zappe vs. Mac, Rhamondre Stevenson’s stellar season, some potential trades, and more, before turning to the Celtics’ upcoming season (37:30). They end by begrudgingly discussing the sad state of affairs in Red Sox Nation (59:00). We want to hear from you! Leave Brian a message on the listener line at 617-396-7172. Host: Brian Barrett Producer: Jamie McClellan Additional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

(0:30) Brian shares his “Four Quarters of Pats Notes” before chatting with NESN hockey analyst Andrew Raycroft (22:00) to preview the Bruins’ upcoming season. They discuss the B’s new head coach Jim Montgomery, the team’s aging core of veterans, the goalie competition, and more. (45:00) Brian wraps up with a listener call about the free-agent pitcher that the Red Sox should target and shares a couple thoughts on the Sox and Celtics. We want to hear from you! Leave Brian a message on the listener line at 617-396-7172. Host: Brian Barrett Producer: Jamie McClellan Additional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

0:30 - Brian shares his instant reaction to the Patriots’ impressive win over the Lions. 17:30 - Brian breaks down the game with Doug Kyed of Pro Football Focus, and they talk about Bailey Zappe’s first career start, Rhamondre Stevenson’s big day, the Patriots' dominant defensive effort, and more. 38:30 - Brian answers listener calls about the Patriots game, as well as the Red Sox’s offseason pitching needs. Plus, he touches upon Antonio Brown’s recent bizarre social media posts. We want to hear from you! Leave Brian a message on the listener line at 617-396-7172. Host: Brian Barrett Producer: Jamie McClellan Additional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

0:30 - Brian shares his five ingredients for success if the Patriots intend to come out with a win against Detroit on Sunday. 21:30 - Brian talks to Lions radio announcer Dan Miller about the Patriots vs. Lions game, Matt Patricia’s tenure in Detroit, the Lions’ first-ranked offense, and more. 42:30 - Brian answers a listener voicemail about the sad end to the Red Sox season and talks about Xander Bogaerts’s future, as well as Malcolm Brogden’s play so far in the Celtics’ preseason games. We want to hear from you! Leave Brian a message on the listener line at 617-396-7172. Host: Brian Barrett Producer: Jamie McClellan Additional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

0:30 - Brian talks to Boston Celtics radio announcer Sean Grande about the upcoming season, social media’s role in the Ime Udoka story, getting to know Kevin Garnett in Minnesota and Boston, and more. 38:45 - Brian is joined by Western Kentucky football coach Tyson Helton to talk about his former quarterback Bailey Zappe, who is now in line to start for the Patriots. 52:00 - Brian unveils his “Fast Five” Boston storylines that cover recent Patriots acquisition Jamie Collins, Tom Brady’s off-field woes, the Red Sox’s offseason needs, and more. We want to hear from you! Leave Brian a message on the listener line at 617-396-7172. Host: Brian Barrett Producer: Jamie McClellan Additional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

0:30 – Brian shares his instant reaction to the Patriots vs. Packers game and what he saw from Bailey Zappe at QB, some rookie standouts on the defense and special teams, the Patriots’ upcoming schedule, and more. 15:30 – Brian talks to James White about the game, the two-headed rushing attack of Damien Harris and Rhamondre Stevenson, Bill Belichick’s fiery showing on the sidelines, how teams stay positive after a tough loss on the road, and more. 31:30 – Brian answers some listener calls on the Patriots game, touches upon the latest Ime Udoka news, and talks about Blake Griffin’s addition to the Celtics. We want to hear from you! Leave Brian a message on the listener line at 617-396-7172. Host: Brian Barrett Producer: Jamie McClellan Additional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

0:20 - Brian talks to Andrew Callahan of the 'Boston Herald' about the Patriots’ season thus far, Mac Jones’s ankle injury, the Pats' top-five offensive weapons, and more. 26:30 - Brian breaks down the upcoming Patriots vs. Packers game with former Packers WR James Jones, and James shares his thoughts on the new-look Packers offense without Devante Adams, the Packers’ porous run defense, his top teams in the league, and more. 37:45 - Brian reveals his best Boston bet of the week, then shares a few thoughts on Red Sox rookie first baseman Triston Casas, and later touches on Jaylen Brown’s upcoming season. We want to hear from you! Leave Brian a message on the listener line at 617-396-7172. Host: Brian Barrett Producer: Jamie McClellan Additional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

0:30 - PATRIOTS - Brian discusses Mac Jones’s tight-lipped press conference and how his ankle injury will impact the Patriots’ season as well as Mac’s development as a franchise QB. 20:00 - CELTICS - Brian chats with Gary Washburn of the Boston Globe about Celtics Media Day, the Ime Udoka ordeal, why the Celtics tabbed Joe Mazzulla as the interim head coach, what it will take to resign Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum, and more. 39:00 - CELTICS/PATRIOTS - Brian shares his thoughts on Robert Williams’s outlook this season and his long-term durability, and also talks about Kendrick Bourne's continued absence from the Patriots’ offense. We want to hear from you! Leave Brian a message on the listener line at 617-396-7172. Host: Brian Barrett Producer: Jamie McClellan Additional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

0:30 - PATRIOTS: Brian recaps the Patriots’ loss to the Ravens, Mac Jones’s injury and how it affects the Patriots moving forward, the performances of the Pats’ WRs, and more. 18:20 - PATRIOTS: Brian talks to three-time Super Bowl Champion James White about the game, positive signs from the Patriots’ offense, the mistakes that may have cost the Patriots the win, Josh McDaniels poor start in Las Vegas, and more. 35:15 - PATRIOTS/CELTICS: Brian answers listener voicemails on the Patriots game, as well as the Ime Udoka scandal. We want to hear from you! Leave Brian a message on the listener line at 617-396-7172. Host: Brian Barrett Producer: Jamie McClellan Additional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

0:30 - Brian reacts to the Celtics’ press conference addressing the Ime Udoka suspension. We want to hear from you! Leave Brian a message on the listener line at 617-396-7172. Host: Brian Barrett Producer: Jamie McClellan Additional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

0:30 - CELTICS - Brian chats with Brian Robb of MassLive.com to discuss Ime Udoka’s season-long suspension, Joe Mazzulla’s prospects as the interim head coach, how the Celtics will fare this season, and more. 15:20 - CELTICS - Brian shares his thoughts on the state of the Celtics, and how their bumpy offseason affects the overall Boston sports landscape. 22:20 - PATRIOTS - Brian talks to The Ringer's Steven Ruiz about Mac Jones’s worrisome sophomore season and who's to blame, the Patriots' upcoming matchup against the Ravens, Tom Brady’s season in Tampa Bay, and whether anyone can stop the Bills. 43:40 - PATRIOTS - Brian shares his Greatest Boston Bet of the Week and looks ahead to Sunday’s Patriots recap episode with former running back James White. We want to hear from you! Leave Brian a message on the listener line at 617-396-7172. Host: Brian Barrett Guests: Brian Robb & Steven Ruiz Producer: Jamie McClellan Additional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

00:30 - Brian discusses the news that Ime Udoka will likely be suspended for the season due to his reported consensual relationship with a female staff member and what it means for the 2022-23 Celtics season. Host: Brian Barrett Associate Producer: Jamie McClellen Additional Production Support: Steve Ceruti Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

0:25 - Brian talks to Red Sox manager Alex Cora about their season to date and why things didn’t go as planned. They also touch on Brayan Bello, Triston Casas, and other promising Red Sox prospects, as well as veterans like Xander Bogaerts and Rafael Devers. 32:20 - Brian previews tomorrow’s episode on the Patriots’ Week 3 matchup against the Ravens. We want to hear from you! Leave Brian a message on the listener line at 617-396-7172. Host: Brian Barrett Guest: Alex Cora Producer: Jamie McClellan Additional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

0:33 - PATRIOTS: Brian puts Mac’s performance on Sunday into perspective, and talks about how the Patriots offense isn’t doing enough to highlight its quarterback’s strengths. 15:00 - PATRIOTS: Brian talks to former Patriots linebacker and three-time Super Bowl champion Ted Johnson about the Patriots’ season thus far, Mac Jones's and Matt Patricia’s effects on the offense, Bill Belichick’s strengths and weaknesses as a coach, the 2001-02 Patriots Super Bowl run, and more. 41:30 - BRUINS: After it was announced today that Zdeno Chara is signing a one-day contract to retire as a Bruin, Brian reflects back on the defensemen’s career as well as where the 2010s Bruins rank in NHL and Boston history.We want to hear from you! Leave Brian a message on the listener line at 617-396-7172. Host: Brian Barrett Guest: Ted Johnson Producer: Jamie McClellan Additional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

0:36 - Brian recaps the Patriots’ win in Pittsburgh and talks about Nelson Agholor’s big day, the defense’s solid work, Mac Jones's shaky performance, and more. 17:00 - Brian breaks down the Pats’ win with Doug Kyed of Pro Football Focus, as they take a deeper look at the numbers from the game. 38:00 - Brian discusses the Red Sox’s decision to designate catcher Kevin Plawecki for assignment, and signs that the players aren’t happy with Chaim Bloom. We want to hear from you! Leave Brian a message on the listener line at 617-396-7172. Host: Brian Barrett Guest: Doug Kyed Producer: Jamie McClellan Additional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

(2:00) – PATRIOTS: The Patriots’ tough upcoming schedule and the pressure on Matt Patricia and the Patriots offense in Week 2. (14:50) – PATRIOTS: Host of the radio program ‘Drive Time’ on The Fan’ in Pittsburgh, Andrew Fillipponi joins Brian to discuss the Patriots-Steelers game, the impact of TJ Watt’s injury, Mitch Trubisky’s role on the Steelers offense, the Pats-Steelers rivalry over the years, and more. (43:20) – PATRIOTS: Brian shares his bet of the week, and takes a listener call about Mac Jones’s arm strength. (46:20) – RED SOX: Brian discusses Brian Bello’s start last night against the Yankees, and how he stacks up against other former Red Sox pitching prospects.We want to hear from you! Leave Brian a message on the listener line at 617-396-7172. Host: Brian Barrett Guest: Andrew Fillipponi Associate Producers: Isaiah Blakely and James McClellan Producer: Steve Ceruti Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

(1:35)-PATRIOTS: Former Patriots running back and 3-time Super Bowl champion James White joins the show to talk about the transition from Josh McDaniels calling plays to Matt Patricia, Mac Jones, Kendrick Bourne, and more. (24:58)-PATRIOTS: Kendrick Bourne’s lack of playing time Week 1 and other thoughts on the Pats offense. (44:12)-RED SOX: Sox lose to the Yankees in extras, and Xander Bogaerts's uncertain future with the team. (51:34)-CALLERS: Callers talk about the Pats. We want to hear from you! Leave Brian a message on the listener line at 617-396-7172. Host: Brian Barrett Guest: James White Associate Producer: Isaiah Blakely Producer: Steve Ceruti Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

(00:57) - PATRIOTS: Mac Jones injury update, offensive struggles, and why Kendrick Bourne needs to play. (09:21) - PATRIOTS: WEEI’s Khari Thompson joins the show to discuss the Patriots' Week 1 loss to the Dolphins. NOTE: Khari joined immediately after the game, before the news of Mac Jones’s injury. (36:48) - PATRIOTS: Why everyone is going to have to get used to hearing broadcast teams like Greg Gumbel and Adam Archuleta in this new era of Pats football. Host: Brian Barrett Guest: Khari Thompson Associate Producer: Jessie Lopez Producer: Steve Ceruti Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

(0:00):CELTICS - The Ringer’s Ryen Russillo joins the show to discuss the impact of Danilo Gallinari being out for the season and how the Celtics stack up in the East. (21:52): PATRIOTS - Things to look out for during Week 1. We want to hear from you! Leave Brian a message on the listener line at 617-396-7172. Host: Brian Barrett Guest: Ryen Russillo Associate Producer: Isaiah Blakely Producer: Steve Ceruti Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Bill Simmons joins the show and starts by giving a glass-half-full perspective on the Pats, before Brian and Bill dive into some of the questions they have for the team heading into the season. Host: Brian Barrett Guest: Bill Simmons Associate Producer: Isaiah Blakely Producer: Steve Ceruti Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

0:33 — PATRIOTS: Is this the biggest season opener in recent memory? Also looking at potential story lines after Week 1. 17:57 — PATRIOTS: The Ringer’s John Jastremski, host of ‘New York, New York’ and Miami Dolphins super fan, joins the show to discuss the Week 1 matchup between the Pats and Dolphins, Tua vs. Mac, and a look at the state of New York sports. 50:02 — RED SOX: Kiké Hernandez re-signs and mentions a promise from Chaim Bloom. 52:05 — CALLERS: Callers talk about the Celtics and Patriots. We want to hear from you! Leave Brian a message on the listener line at 617-396-7172. Host: Brian Barrett Guest: John Jastremski Associate Producer: Isaiah Blakely Producer: Steve Ceruti Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

(00:51) - PATRIOTS: What the Pats can do to help Mac Jones make the big second-year leap in his development. Can Mac make the leap without any real weapons around him? (16:40) - PATRIOTS: Andrew Callahan of the Boston Herald joins the show to discuss the offensive struggles, why Bill Belichick didn’t go after an offensive coordinator after Josh McDaniels left, why the Dolphins are a terrible matchup for the Pats, and more. (37:07) - RED SOX: Two reasons to keep watching Red Sox baseball: Triston Casas and Brayan Bello. (40:06) - CELTICS: Now that Danilo Gallinari is out with an ACL tear, Brian makes his case for Carmelo Anthony to join the team. Host: Brian Barrett Guest: Andrew Callahan Associate Producer: Jessie Lopez Producer: Steve Ceruti Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

(1:00) - PATRIOTS: Why Jacoby Myers shouldn’t be the Pats’ number one receiving option. (10:00) - CELTICS: Looking back on Danny Ainge’s tenure in the Celtics’ front office. Plus: how does the Jazz and Cavaliers affect Boston and the Eastern Conference? (16:15) - RED SOX: Jonny Gomes stops by to discuss his time on the Red Sox, why the Sox must keep Xander Bogaerts, and much more. (37:20) - The ten most aggravating Boston sports events since 2017. Host: Brian Barrett Guest: Jonny Gomes Associate Producers: Jonathan Kermah and Mike Wargon Producer: Steve Ceruti Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

(1:00) - PATRIOTS: The Pats look primed to be competitive this season, but is their 2021 spending going to come back to bite them? (18:00) - PATRIOTS: PFF’s Doug Kyed on surprise roster cuts and evaluating the Pats roster. (38:00) - RED SOX: Chaim Bloom and Alex Cora are reportedly expected to return next season. Host: Brian Barrett Guest: Doug Kyed Associate Producer: Jonathan Kermah Producer: Steve Ceruti Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

(00:48) - PATRIOTS: Can the Pats maximize their time while Mac Jones is on his rookie contract? Also, where do the Pats rank among teams with QBs on rookie deals? (19:51) - PATRIOTS: WEEI’s Khari Thompson joins the show to discuss the Pats' offensive line struggles, Mac Jones’s preseason performance, Kendrick Bourne, and more. (44:28) - CELTICS: One of the newest Celtics, Danilo Gallinari, avoided major injury in a scary incident over the weekend. Gallo's offensive skill set will bring exactly what the team desperately needs. We want to hear from you! Leave Brian a message on the listener line at 617-396-7172. Host: Brian Barrett Guest: Khari Thompson Associate Producer: Jessie Lopez Producer: Steve Ceruti Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

BONUS POD! Brain recaps the Patriots final preseason game and grades Mac Jones’s performance before diving into his biggest preseason takeaways. Host: Brian Barrett Associate Producer: Jessie Lopez Producer: Steve Ceruti Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

(0:31)-PATRIOTS: Will the Patriots miss Josh McDaniels? Some potential changes to the scheme that could improve the offense. (23:18)-CELTICS: Kevin O’Connor joins the show to discuss the Durant-to-the-Celtics saga being over, next steps in Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown's development, who’s the biggest threat to the Celtics in the East, and more. (44:20)-PATRIOTS: Did Belichick make the right decision for the organization by not bringing back Brady? (46:53)- CALLS: Callers talk Sox and Brady. Host: Brian Barrett Associate Producer: Isaiah Blakely Producer: Steve Ceruti We want to hear from you! Leave Brian a message on the listener line at 617-396-7172. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

(1:07)-RED SOX: The Red Sox get embarrassed at home by the Blue Jays. (19:05)-PATRIOTS: NBC Sports Boston’s Tom E. Curran joins the show to talk about the Pats receiving corps, Matt Patricia calling plays, Tom Brady, and more. (39:08)-CELTICS: Brian explains why Jayson Tatum is a good bet for MVP next season. (41:59)-CALLS: Callers talk Sox and Celtics. We want to hear from you! Leave Brian a message on the listener line at 617-396-7172. Host: Brian Barrett Guest: Tom E. Curran Associate Producer: Isaiah Blakely Producer: Steve Ceruti Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

(1:42)–RED SOX: The Red Sox lose their series against the Orioles. Chaim Bloom failed this year’s Red Sox team. (25:02)-CHAD FINN: The Boston Globe's Chad Finn joins the show to talk more on the Red Sox's woes and who they want to see calling Sox games next season. (41:59)-PATRIOTS: Tyquan Thornton’s injury, Kendrick Bourne’s eventful training camp, what we want to see from Mac Jones in Year 2, and Tom Brady was almost a Raider? We want to hear from you! Leave Brian a message on the listener line at 617-396-7172. Host: Brian Barrett Guest: Chad Finn Associate Producer: Isaiah Blakely Producer: Steve Ceruti Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices