WEEI Afternoons

Romeo Doubs, isn't AJ Brown but is a WR!

Patriots sign versatile offensive lineman Alijah Vera-Tucker

The hosts of WEEI react to Jayson Tatum's incredible return to the Celtics lineup, less than 10 months after suffering a torn Achilles tendon in last season's playoffs. What does Tatum's comeback mean for the Celtics' outlook for the rest of the season?

Topics discussed: Reacting to signings made by the Patriots in the early hours of the NFL's legal tampering period // Should the Patriots entertain trading CB Christian Gonzalez before signing a contract extension? // Jayson Tatum calls his return to the Celtics' lineup; do we agree with that assessment? // Did Tom Brady purposely snub the Patriots in Maxx Crosby trade negotiations? // Reacting to the Crosby trade and the changing landscape in the AFC // How Jayson Tatum + Jaylen Brown have looked playing together for the first time in 2026 // Are the Celtics the team to beat in the Eastern Conference with Jayson Tatum back and healthy? // Fitzy recaps the highlights from this weekend at the World Baseball Classic // Our favorite + most intriguing moves from Day 1 of the NFL's legal tampering period // Three Point Stance, The Drive, Odds and Ends + more!

Legal tampering period in the NFL has officially begun! // Players begin coming off the board and not heading to New England // Tatum makes his return and doesn't miss a beat //

Did Tom Brady block a Maxx Crosby to the Patriots deal? // Are the Ravens, with Maxx Crosby, above the Patriots in the AFC now? // Andy Hart heaps praise on Jaylen Brown, yet again //

Andy Hart heaps praise on Jaylen Brown, yet again // Tua Tagovailoa lands in Atlanta and other moves around the league // Fitzy is all in on the WBC //

Topics discussed: Are the Patriots balking at signing big-money free agent contracts in 2026? (The Drive) // Our favorite + most intriguing moves from Day 1 of the NFL's legal tampering period // Logan Paul, Le'Veon Bell embroiled in online feud over scrapped fight (Odds and Ends)

Hart and Fitzy recap a wild first day of the NFL's legal tampering period, and they identify the moves from across the league that caught their attention more than others.

On today's edition of The Drive, Hart and Fitzy recap the moves made (and not made) by the Patriots on the first day of the NFL's legal tampering period, and they debate whether they'd prefer the team acquire Brian Thomas or A.J. Brown to supplement their WR room.

Fitzy is ALL IN on the WBC

Andy Hart heaps praise on Jaylen Brown, yet again

Did Tom Brady block a Maxx Crosby to the Patriots deal?

Three Point Stance - Foxborough FIFA Fiasco

Jayson Tatum returns with a vengeance

No Maxx Crosby for you!

The best WEEI interviews of the week. Rob Bradford and Tim Healey check in from Red Sox spring training. Tom E. Curran talks Patriots offseason. And women's hockey gold medalists Megan Keller, Aerin Frankel and Haley Winn stop by the studio.

WEEI presents a collection of discussions about the New England Patriots from The Greg Hill Show, Jones & Keefe, and WEEI Afternoons with the new league year set to begin next week.

WEEI presents a collection of discussions about the Boston Red Sox this week from The Greg Hill Show, Jones & Keefe, and WEEI Afternoons

WEEI presents a collection of discussions about the Boston Celtics from The Greg Hill Show, Jones & Keefe, and WEEI Afternoons, as the C's welcome the return of Jayson Tatum on the heels of one of their worst home losses ever. Plus, should Joe Mazzulla be Coach of the Year?

WEEI presents a collection of discussions from The Greg Hill Show, Jones & Keefe, and WEEI Afternoons reacting to the New England Patriots' reported plan to release Stefon Diggs when the new league year begins.

From '6 Rings & Football Things' (subscribe here): The Patriots informed Stefon Diggs, their #1 wide receiver for the 2025 season and an emotional leader for the team, that they will be releasing him at the start of the 2026 NFL season. What does this mean for Drake Maye in Year 3 and the other receivers, and who will the Pats target to replace last season's top target? Fitzy and Mego discuss on an all-new 6 Rings. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jayson Tatum returns to the court! // What kind of game will Tatum have tonight? Minutes, points? // NHL trade deadline winds down //

Three Point Stance - You will get Alec Pierce and like it! // What would you be willing to give up for AJ Brown? // Checking in with the Bruins at the NHL trade deadline //

The Jaylen Brown / Jayson Tatum dynamic // Mike Giardi joins, talks AJ Brown, Tatum return // Exploring Diggs replacement options //

Signs have pointed to a return inching closer and closer as the week went on, but it is now official. Jayson Tatum will return to the court tonight at the TD Garden against the Dallas Mavericks! We dive into all the angles of Tatum's return, including how impactful will he be in his first game back? And what will the dynamic between himself and Jaylen Brown?; We also play a fun game of Either Or and it's a Ferzoco Friday as Brian boldly declares that Shohei Ohtani is the most influential athlete of the 21st century

Hour 4 - We kick things off with The Drive, recapping the top stories of the day! And no story in sports appears to be bigger than the return of Jayson Tatum tonight at the TD Garden against Dallas; Would you rather be a 3x Super Bowl Champion or an NFL Hall of Famer?

What would you be willing to give up for AJ Brown?

Three Point Stance - You will get Alec Pierce and like it!

Looking at the numbers, how will Tatum fair on his return?

Jayson Tatum returns to the court!

Topics discussed: Does DJ Moore move the needle in the AFC East? // Jaylen Brown takes accountability for yesterdays loss // Is Jayson Tatum returning to Jaylen Browns team? // Three Point Stance // What is Payton Tolle's future? // Tom E. Curran calls in // Patriots are screwing around with Gonzo's contract // Will Alex Guerrero push Maxx Crosby over the edge? // Andrew Raycroft calls in // The Drive: Everyone will adjust once Tatum comes back // Tim Healey calls in // Logan Paul calls out every single NFL player

Hart and Fitzy starts the show off asking if DJ Moore will move the needle in the AFC East after being traded to the Bills. Jaylen Brown took accountability for the Celtics getting blown out by the Hornets. And with Jayson Tatum's return around the corner, will Tatum be returning to Jaylen Browns team?

The crew goes shares their Three Point Stances with high school athletes using AI to generate highlight reels, the Celtics being very similar to last years team offensively, and Drew Dalman retiring at a young age. Where does Payton Tolle's future lie with the Red Sox? Tom E. Curran calls into the show and claims the Stefon Diggs move was purely financial, DJ Moore isn't a needle mover in Buffalo, and if the Patriots should pay Gonzo high amounts of money

Why are the Patriots not giving the money that Christian Gonzalez has worked for and earned? Is Alex Guerrero the final straw when it comes to Maxx Crosby staying in Las Vegas? Andrew Raycroft calls into the show and touches on what the Bruins should do coming the trade deadline and why Swayman wasn't between the posts during the Olympics.

The drive has everyone questioning what Tatum's role will be once he makes his return and if he will immediately start or if he will come off the bench. Tim Healey calls into the show and expects Roman Anthony to play everyday this season and what Payton Tolle's future consists of. Odds and Ends has Logan Paul calling out every single NFL player.

Tim Healey calls into the show and states that Roman Anthony should be playing baseball everyday, he weighs in on Payton Tolle's future and claims he will be a starter, and he believes that Wilson Contreras will be a good replacement for Alex Bregman.

The drive has everyone wondering how the rest of the players on the Celtics will adjust to Jayson Tatum's return. And will he start or come off the bench when he returns?

Alex Guerrero is frustrating some players with the Raiders, is it enough that could lead to Maxx Crosby requesting a trade?

Andy goes on to explain that the Patriots are messing up big time by not paying Gonzo the money he deserves and the only player above Gonzo is Drake Maye

The guys question if Payton Tolle has a place to be in the pitching rotation for the Red Sox this year or if he will end up a starter else where

The three point stance features high school kids using AI to generate highlight reels to send to recruiters, this years Celtics being very similar to last years Celtics offensively, and Chicago Bears Drew Dalman retiring at a young age.

The guys react to the Celtics getting blown out by the Hornets and point out that Jaylen Brown took accountability

Hart and Fitzy start the show off debating whether or not Stefon Diggs should have been back or if it would've been an issue

From '6 Rings & Football Things' (subscribe here): How will the Patriots approach next week’s free agency, and who could they target? Andrew Callahan of the Boston Herald joins Fitzy and Mego to discuss. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The new Randy Moss?! // Are the Bruins better than we think? // Is Bruins coach Marco Sturm throwing "subs" at Swayman? //

Three Point Stance - Bar owner in trouble after hosting Patriots afterparty // Breaking News: Patriots will release Stefon Diggs // More reaction to the Pats releasing DIggs //

Is wide receiver now the biggest need for Patriots? // Stefon Diggs should land on his feet, but where? // Rams trade for Trent McDuffie //

We kick of the 5pm hour with The Drive, where we look back at the biggest stories of the day! With the Patriots announcing the release of Stefon Diggs, all eyes now look to the wide receiver room. Who can the Patriots get that will satisfy their WR needs, as well as fulfill a veteran role that Diggs provided; More episodes of The Quiet Work drop as the return of Jayson Tatum seems to be nearing closer for the Celtics