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

Stefon Diggs should land on his feet, but where?

Is wide receiver now the biggest need for Patriots now?

Breaking News: Patriots will release Stefon Diggs!!!

Three Point Stance - Bar owner in trouble after hosting Patriots afterparty

Is Bruins coach Marco Sturm throwing "subs" at Swayman?

Is Pierce the new randy Moss?

Topics discussed: Celtics win second half of their back-to-back; is it time to consider them championship contenders? // Where Joe Mazzulla stands in the NBA Coach of the Year odds // Our expectations for the Bruins at the 2026 NHL Trade Deadline // Should the Patriots pursue WR Alec Pierce in free agency? // Evaluating the state of the NFL's QB carousel entering free agency in 2026 // How many NFL teams are "set" at quarterback for the next three years? // Grading the 2025 performances of the Patriots cornerbacks // Reacting to Jones and Keefe's "Boston athlete tiers" // Ranking the "pillars" of the 2026 Red Sox from best to worst ahead of Opening Day // Three Point Stance, The Drive, Odds and Ends + more!

No Jaylen Brown / Jayson Tatum, No problem for Celtics // Is Joe Mazzulla the Coach of the Year for the NBA? // The Bruins face some decisions as NHL trade deadline approaches //

Three Point Stance - The key to success for the Celtics // Could the Patriots be a possible landing spot for Alec Pierce? // Should the Patriots explore upgrading their QB room? //

Which QB's in the NFL are safe for the next 3 years? // Grading 2025 Patriots cornerbacks // Jones & Keefe have it all wrong! //

Topics discussed: Are we being hypocritical by changing our opinions on Celtics' coach Joe Mazzulla? (The Drive) // Ranking the "pillars" of the 2026 Red Sox from best to worst ahead of Opening Day // Breaking down the stats behind the most average franchise of all-time (Odds and Ends)

Hart, Fitzy and Dan rank the lineup, pitching staff, manager, front office and ownership of the Red Sox, from best to worst, ahead of Opening Day.

On today's edition of The Drive, Hart, Fitzy and Dan react to Kendrick Perkins' thoughts on the Celtics' chances of winning a championship, they discuss Joe Mazzulla's current odds of being named NBA Coach of the Year, and they debate whether they're being hypocritical for changing their opinions on Mazzulla throughout the season.

Grading 2025 Patriots cornerbacks

Which QB's in the NFL are safe for the next 3 years?

What team is most desperate for a QB?

Three Point Stance - The key to success for the Celtics

Is Joe Mazzulla the Coach of the Year for the NBA?

No Jaylen Brown / Jayson Tatum, No problem for Celtics