WEEI Afternoons

WEEI brings you the essential breakdown of the Patriots' aggressive offseason moves. Join The Greg Hill Show, Jones & Keefe, and WEEI Afternoons as they react to the breaking news of Romeo Doubs signing a massive 4-year deal. The crews debate if the Pats are officially "better" today than they were on Super Bowl Sunday and whether Kevin Byard is the veteran secondary presence this team has been craving. We also look ahead to the draft—is it AJ Brown or bust for the wide receiver room? Catch all the best analysis this week on Best Of Patriots on WEEI!

From '6 Rings & Football Things' (subscribe here): NBC Sports Boston Patriots insider Tom E. Curran joins Andy Hart, Nick “Fitzy” Stevens, and Ted Johnson to discuss whether the Patriots are a better team on paper than last year, the latest on A.J. Brown, positions to watch in free agency and the draft, and more!

Topics discussed: Finding the positives in the Celtics' back-to-back losses against the Spurs, Thunder // Jaylen Brown follows up ejection vs. Spurs with comments about "foul baiting" in the NBA // What's gone wrong for the Bruins' offense since the team returned from the Olympic break // NFL insider foreshadows an A.J. Brown trade may happen by day's end // Greg Bedard's latest report paints dire picture about the state of the Patriots' finances // Eliot Wolf got us thinking: how many WR1's are currently in the NFL, and do the Patriots need one? // Patriots fans air their grievances about the team's offseason game plan // Ferzoco Friday: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is an assault on the eyes of NBA fans // Ted Johnson tackles death, height + more in his "What's Worse?" game // Three Point Stance, The Drive, Odds and Ends + more!

A good loss for the Celtics?! // Jaylen Brown accuses SGA of "foul bating" // Bruins snap their home win streak //

Three Point Stance - Jaylen Brown has fallen to 7th in MVP odds // Could AJ Brown deal land sooner rather than later? // Are the Pats running out of cash? //

Which NFL teams have true #1 WR's and are they necessary for success? // Callers sound off on our true #1 WR's debate // Ferzoco Friday: Brian hates SGA //

Topics discussed: How Jaylen Brown's recurring referee complaints are impacting his reputation (The Drive) // Ted Johnson tackles death, height and much more in his new game, "What's Worse?" // Stiz's dinner request, Gronk vs. Logan Paul + Tom Brady's thirst trap (Odds and Ends)

Ted taps out of the AJ Brown talk

Which NFL teams have true #1 WR's and are they necessary for success?

WEEI Afternoons producer Brian Ferzoco joins the guys in-studio to discuss the controversial style of play of NBA superstar Shai Gilgeous-Alexander.

On today's edition of The Drive: was today the Celtics version of "Moral Victory Monday" after loss to Thunder? // Evaluating Jaylen Brown's reputation as he continues to double down on his commentary about NBA officials // Mark DeRosa calls out "false media narratives" after WBC blunder

Are the Patriots running out of cash?

Three Point Stance - Much to Andy's dismay, Jaylen Brown has fallen to 7th in MVP odds

It can be done! The Bruins lose at home for the first time in 13

Fitzy floats the idea the the Celtics suffered a "good loss"

Are the Patriots a better team today? // Is Jaylen Brown's biggest game of the season tonight? // Celtics injury report puts a damper on game against Thunder // Three Point Stance - Thanks Team Italy! // Tom Curran says Patriots haven't got worse, but also not better // Eliot Wolf speaks with media at Gillette Stadium // Deciphering Tom Brady's dissociation with the Patriots // Maxx Crosby is a Raider for life.. again // Andrew "Razor" Raycroft joins, gets therapeutic with Andy // The Drive - Is a true #1 WR needed to be a successful team? // Quiz With Stiz - Academy Awards edition // Odds n' Ends - There's nothing like sports //

Are the Patriots a better team today? // Is Jaylen Brown's biggest game of the season tonight? // Celtics injury report puts a damper on game against Thunder //

Three Point Stance - Thanks Team Italy! // Tom Curran says Patriots haven't got worse, but also not better // Eliot Wolf speaks with media at Gillette Stadium //

Deciphering Tom Brady's dissociation with the Patriots // Maxx Crosby is a Raider for life.. again // Andrew "Razor" Raycroft joins, gets therapeutic with Andy //

The Drive - Is a true #1 WR needed to be a successful team? // Quiz With Stiz - Academy Awards edition // Odds n' Ends - There's nothing like sports //

Quiz With Stiz - Academy Awards edition

Stiz gets very emotional about Tom Brady's lack of NE loyalty

Tatum and Brown team up against the officials

Tom Curran says Patriots haven't got worse, but also not better

Tatum ruled out tonight kind of puts a damper on a possible finals preview

Tonight could be a big one for Brown

Topics discussed: Jaylen Brown ejected from Celtics' loss to the Spurs on Tuesday; who's at-fault? // Did the Celtics' loss to the Spurs pour water on Boston's chances of winning an NBA title this season? // UMass men's basketball coach Frank Martin joins the show to talk Minutemen hoops // Reacting to the controversy involving Maxx Crosby and the Baltimore Ravens // Are the Ravens setting a bad precedent for other NFL teams moving forward? // Team USA manager Mark DeRosa embarrasses himself + his team with standings blunder // Jen McCaffrey (The Athletic) joins the show to discuss Red Sox roster + lineup decisions // Could the 2026 Red Sox lineup be better than 2025's group? // Reacting to Wednesday's Patriots headlines | Mike Giardi on a Patriots-A.J. Brown June trade // Three Point Stance, The Drive, Odds and Ends + more!

Jaylen Brown ejected during tough loss to Spurs // How did the Celtics measure up against the Spurs // Umass basketball head coach Frank Martin ahead of Miami game //

Three Point Stance - What Bam Adebayo did wasn't impressive // Ravens back out of Maxx Crosby trade // Is backing out of a trade setting a bad precedent in the NFL //

Ted is disappointed in Team USA in the WBC // The Athletic's Jen McCaffrey joins, says Red Sox are a playoff team // Reacting to Jen McCaffrey’s Sox-timism //

Topics discussed: Why Stephen A. Smith, Chris "Mad Dog" Russo disagreed over Jaylen Brown's ejection (The Drive) // Reacting to Wednesday's Patriots headlines | Mike Giardi on a Patriots-A.J. Brown June trade // Charlie McAvoy loses teeth, but wins the game for the Bruins on Tuesday (Odds and Ends)

Hart, Fitzy and Ted react to the news of the day for the Patriots, including the signing of safety Kevin Byard, the departure of Jaylinn Hawkins and K'Lavon Chaisson, and much more. They also react to comments from Boston Sports Journal's Mike Giardi regarding the likelihood of a Patriots-A.J. Brown trade materializing in the summer.

On today's edition of The Drive: Stephen A. Smith, Mad Dog Russo disagree over who was at-fault in Jaylen Brown's ejection from the Celtics game on Tuesday night // Did the Celtics' loss to the Spurs pour water on Boston's chances of winning an NBA title this season? // ESPN's Mina Kimes outlines Romeo Doubs' role in the Patriots' offense

The Athletic's Jen McCaffrey joins, says Red Sox are a playoff team

Ted is disappointed in Team USA in the WBC

Is backing out of a trade setting a bad precedent in the NFL?

Hart isn't impressed by Bam's 83 points

Jaylen Brown's ejection could ruin his MVP chances

Breaking news: Patriots Sign Safety Kevin Byard!

Topics discussed: Was the Patriots choice to sign tackle Alijah Vera-Tucker a good one? // BREAKING: Patriots sign former Packers WR Romeo Doubs to four-year contract // Will the Patriots continue to add to their WR following the Doubs signing? // Have the Patriots reverted back to the "arrogant spending ways" of past regimes? // Ted's favorite remaining free agents that may fit the Patriots needs in 2026 // Why Stephen A. Smith believes Jaylen Brown is still a top choice for NBA MVP this season // Derrick White is a player every NBA team wants on their roster, but is he a top-five player in the league? // How Jarren Duran's WBC dominance might impact his future with the Red Sox // Sports Illustrated's Chris Mannix joins, weighs in on Jaylen Brown's chances to win MVP // Three Point Stance, The Drive, Odds and Ends + much more!

Patriots sign versatile offensive lineman Alijah Vera-Tucker // Patriots make a free agency splash in the WR room // Does the signing of Romeo Doubs leave AJ Brown off the table? //

Three Point Stance - Maddy Buss sparks debate after player interaction // Have Patriots taken a step back with their spending? // Could Stefon Diggs end up back in New England? //

Evaluating Jaylen Brown's MVP chances with Tatum back in the mix // Is Dereck White underrated? // Red Sox players in the WBC

Topics discussed: Will Romeo Doubs be the final player added to the Patriots WR room this offseason? (The Drive) // Sports Illustrated's Chris Mannix joins, weighs in on Jaylen Brown's chances to win MVP // Reacting to Chris Mannix's comments on the Celtics + previewing Wednesday's show (Odds and Ends)

Chris Mannix (Sports Illustrated, NBA on NBC) joins WEEI Afternoons to preview Celtics-Spurs on Tuesday night, discuss Jaylen Brown's chances of winning NBA MVP this season, evaluate how Jayson Tatum had fit back into the Celtics' offense, and much more.

Hart, Fitzy and Ted react to Team USA's thrilling victory over Mexico on Monday night, and they discuss how Jarren Duran's improved play to start 2026 might impact his future with the Red Sox moving forward.

The guys debate whether Derrick White is underrated or not

How much do Jayson and Jalen need each other?

3 Point stance: Andy's got an issue

Could Stefon Diggs end up back in New England?