Brian talks to The Ringer’s Todd McShay about the upcoming NFL draft, McShay’s thoughts on Drake Maye last year vs. now, some players that the Pats could target with the fourth pick, Mike Vrabel’s reputation around the league, and more (0:40). Then, Brian and Jamie offer up some final thoughts on McShay’s draft analysis (37:15).The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available.Host: Brian BarrettGuest: Todd McShayProducer: Jamie McClellanAdditional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brian discusses the Celtics’ disappointing loss to the Thunder on Wednesday, why Boston is getting out-muscled by some of the other top teams, his confidence level for the team looking ahead to the playoffs, and more (0:55). Then, Brian discusses the Bruins’ surprisingly strong play following their sell-off at the trade deadline (38:40). Brian and Jamie end by discussing Episode 2 of ‘Celtics City’ and the potential groups vying to buy the Celtics (44:15).The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available.Host: Brian BarrettProducer: Jamie McClellanAdditional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brian chats with The Athletic’s Chad Graff about the Patriots’ spending spree on free agents, including DT Milton Williams, CB Carlton Davis, LB Robert Spillane, and LB Harold Landry III (0:45). Then, Brian and Jamie recap Day 1 of NFL free agency, discuss some drama around the Red Sox and one of their former great players, and Season 3 of 'The White Lotus' (32:00). The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available.Host: Brian BarrettGuest: Chad GraffProducer: Jamie McClellanAdditional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brian chats with the voice of the Celtics Sean Grande about the Celtics’ win over the Lakers on Saturday night, Kristaps Porzingis’ mysterious illness, appreciating this incredible era of Celtics basketball, the Red Sox’s upcoming season, and more (0:45). Then, Brian takes a couple of listener calls before he and Jamie talk about NFL free agency (59:10).We want to hear from you! Leave Brian a message on the listener line at 617-396-7172. Or send us your questions for our mailbag at offthepike@gmail.com.The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available.Host: Brian BarrettGuest: Sean GrandeProducer: Jamie McClellanAdditional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brian discusses the news that the Bruins are sending team captain Brad Marchand to the Florida Panthers for a conditional first-round pick (0:45).We want to hear from you! Leave Brian a message on the listener line at 617-396-7172. Or send us your questions for our mailbag at offthepike@gmail.com.The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available.Host: Brian BarrettProducer: Jamie McClellanAdditional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brian recaps the Celtics’ wins on Wednesday and Thursday night, and details how things got so bad with the Bruins (0:45). Then, he chats with Ian Cundall of 'Sox Prospects' about spring training and their top Red Sox predictions heading into the season (29:45). Brian and Jamie end with a listener email, and they discuss the news that 'Off The Pike' regular James White is joining the football coaching staff at the University of Illinois (1:20:15).We want to hear from you! Leave Brian a message on the listener line at 617-396-7172. Or send us your questions for our mailbag at offthepike@gmail.com.The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available.Host: Brian BarrettGuest: Ian CundallProducer: Jamie McClellanAdditional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brian chats with the Boston Herald’s Andrew Callahan about the Patriots’ offseason, Mike Vrabel’s stature and reputation around the league, Eliot Wolf’s precarious position with the team, whom the Pats will target in free agency, the upcoming NFL draft, and more. Then, Brian does a Metric Man preview of Connor Wong’s upcoming season and hits on a few Celtics thoughts, including Al Horford’s unsung value (45:15). Brian and Jamie end with a few Pats thoughts, including Bill Belichick's decision to pull out of ‘Hard Knocks’ (58:10).We want to hear from you! Leave Brian a message on the listener line at 617-396-7172. Or send us your questions for our mailbag at offthepike@gmail.com.The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available.Host: Brian BarrettGuest: Andrew CallahanProducer: Jamie McClellanAdditional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brian chats with CLNS’s Evan Valenti about the Celtics’ win over the Nuggets on Sunday, Jayson Tatum’s magnificence, how the Celtics handled this tough stretch of games, and more (0:35). Then, Brian does a Metric Man preview of Wilyer Abreu’s season for the Sox before giving some Patriots offseason notes (46:50). Brian and Jamie end with some final Pats-related thoughts (1:03:15).We want to hear from you! Leave Brian a message on the listener line at 617-396-7172. Or send us your questions for our mailbag at offthepike@gmail.com.The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available.Host: Brian BarrettGuest: Evan ValentiProducer: Jamie McClellanAdditional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brian recaps the Celtics tough loss to the Cavaliers on Friday night, how things might be different with Kristaps Porzingis and Jrue Holiday back in the lineup, why the two teams seemed destined for the Eastern Conference Finals, and more. Then, Brian forecasts Trevor Story’s upcoming season before jumping into some NFL combine notes, along with the news that Bill Belichick and UNC will be featured on ‘Hard Knocks’ (21:25).Brian ends with a listener call before he and Jamie offer up some final thoughts on the Celtics game (48:45).  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brian chats with SiriusXM’s Justin Termine about the Celtics’ biggest threats across the league, including the Cavaliers in the East—who the Celtics play on Friday—and the Thunder in the West (0:40). Then, Brian does a Metric Man forecast of Triston Casas’s upcoming season (50:00). Brian and Jamie end by discussing the Krafts’ poor grades from Patriots players (58:30).We want to hear from you! Leave Brian a message on the listener line at 617-396-7172. Or send us your questions for our mailbag at offthepike@gmail.com.The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available.Host: Brian BarrettGuest: Justin TermineProducer: Jamie McClellanAdditional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices