Brian recaps the Celtics’ win over the Nets in Brooklyn on Tuesday night before getting to a couple of the Red Sox’s recent offseason moves (0:45). Then, he talks to MassLive’s Chris Mason about the Pats, including their best addition this season, the biggest surprise, the Rookie of the Year, and how they stack up against the top teams in the AFC (19:50). Brian ends with a listener call before he and Jamie discuss the Sox’s offseason in more detail (1:07:15).

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Host: Brian Barrett

Guest: Chris Mason

Producer: Jamie McClellan

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The Pats vs. the Other AFC Playoff Teams, With Chris Mason