WEEI Afternoons

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?

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.