Off The Pike with Brian Barrett

Brian chats with three-time Super Bowl champ James White about the Patriots’ blowout loss to the Chargers, Eliot Wolf’s roster building struggles, players’ morale as the team piles up losses, whether or not the Krafts will make any changes with the coaching staff, and more (1:00). Brian and Jamie discuss the game some more, and how the Pats got to such a bad place, and where they go from here (32:20). Brian ends with some baseball free agency news, including Teoscar Hernandez signing with the Dodgers, and how that affects the Red Sox’s plans (47:15). 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: James WhiteProducer: Jamie McClellanAdditional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brian discusses the Celtics’ loss to the 76ers on Christmas, and why the team has struggled a bit in December (0:45). Then, he shares his top Boston sports stories of the year, including the Celtics’ title run last season, Drake Maye’s rookie year, and the Red Sox acquiring ace pitcher Garrett Crochet (20:00). Brian and Jamie end with their best bets for Week 17 (40:30).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 BarrettProducer: Jamie McClellanAdditional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brian discusses the news that the Sox signed pitcher Walker Buehler and then looks at the Pats' backfield, Rhamondre Stevenson vs. Antonio Gibson (0:35). Then, Brian chats with The Ringer’s Steve Ceruti about the Celtics loss to the Magic, why the Magic give the Celtics so much trouble, where the two teams rank in the East, and more (20:45). Then, Brian and Jamie discuss the NBA Christmas games, and talk about their holiday plans (1:03:40).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: Steve CerutiProducer: Jamie McClellanAdditional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brian talks to three-time Super Bowl champ James White about the Patriots’ hard fought loss to the Bills, including some promising signs from Jerod Mayo and the coaching staff, Drake Maye’s performances against top QBs this season, the Patriots’ improve pick in the upcoming draft, and more (1:00). Then, Brian discusses Jayson Tatum’s monster game against the Bulls on Saturday, his chances of winning an MVP in his career, and the Red Sox’s new pitcher, Patrick Sandoval (30:00). Brian and Jamie close with some final thoughts on the Pats-Bills game (58:00).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: James WhiteProducer: Jamie McClellanAdditional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brian starts with a Metric Man breakdown of Drake Maye’s impressive rookie season, especially considering his supporting cast on the team (1:00). Then, he chats with MassLive’s Chris Cotillo about Bill Belichick to UNC, the Red Sox’s offseason, the Garrett Crochet trade, and any additional moves that the Sox might make (18:20). Brian and Jamie end with their best bets for Week 16 in the NFL (1:02:30).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: Chris CotilloProducer: Jamie McClellanAdditional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brian starts by assessing Drake Maye’s impressive rookie season, and compares him to the other QBs around the NFL (1:00). Then, he chats with MassLive’s Mark Daniels about Jerod Mayo’s rocky first year, whether he or any other coaches are on the hot seat, how the locker room views the coaching staff, Eliot Wolf’s equally poor first year, and more (15:00). Brian and Jamie end with a listener email on the NFL draft and discuss potential head coaching candidates and some Celtics nuggets (52:25).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: Mark DanielsProducer: Jamie McClellanAdditional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brian reacts to another tough loss to the Cardinals for the Pats, as the mistakes the team makes continue to mount, before he chats with three-time Super Bowl champ James White about the game (1:00). Then, he reviews the Red Sox’s offseason moves, and what additional moves the team could still make (33:00). Brian answers a couple listener calls, before he and Jamie add some final thoughts on the Pats and Celts (42:50). 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: James WhiteProducer: Jamie McClellanAdditional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brian recaps the Celtics’ dismantling of the Pistons on Thursday night (0:30). Then, he chats with The Ringer’s Tate Frazier about Bill Belichick as the head coach of UNC, how Belichick hopes to resurrect the program, Drake Maye’s UNC career and future in the NFL, and more (21:40). Brian and Jamie end by discussing the upcoming Pats-Cardinals game, then give out their best bets for Week 15 in the NFL (58:05).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: Tate FrazierProducer: Jamie McClellanAdditional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brian goes over the Red Sox’s blockbuster trade for White Sox ace pitcher Garrett Crochet and what the Red Sox had to give up in return (1:00). Then, he and Jamie discuss the news that Bill Belichick is finalizing a deal to become the next head coach of North Carolina’s football team (24:30).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 BarrettProducer: Jamie McClellanAdditional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brian starts with a couple thoughts on whether Jerod Mayo could be on the hot seat, then discusses reports that Bill Belichick may be headed to college football as the head coach at North Carolina (0:55). Then, he chats with SoxProspects.com’s Ian Cundall about the Red Sox’s offseason, which players the team is targeting, potential trades, the team’s farm system, and more (20:20). Brian and Jamie end by discussing the NBA Cup and 'Monday Night Football.’ (1:13:00)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