Off The Pike with Brian Barrett

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 Barrett Guest: Ian Cundall Producer: Jamie McClellan Additional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brian gives out his Sunday thoughts on Bill Belichick, the Sox, and more (0:45). Then, Brian chats with CLNS Media’s Bobby Manning about the Celtics’ weekend, including a win against the Bucks and a loss to the Grizzlies (17:00). Brian and Jamie end by discussing the College Football Playoff bracket (1:06:50). 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 Barrett Guest: Bobby Manning Producer: Jamie McClellan Additional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brian looks back at other great athletes that didn’t have a good enough supporting cast and discusses whether Drake Maye could be in for a similar fate (1:00). Then, Brian hits some quick notes on the Celtics continuing their winning ways, the Bruins turning things around, and some optimism around the Sox’s offseason (37:25). Then, Brian and Jamie answer some listener emails and give out their best bets for Week 14 in the NFL (55:55). 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 Barrett Producer: Jamie McClellan Additional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brian discusses the Celtics’ win over the Heat on Monday night and the benefits of Joe Mazzulla’s intense, competitive mindset (0:45). Then, Brian talks to three-time Super Bowl champ Ted Johnson about the questions surrounding the Patriots’ coaching staff, who on the staff might not survive the offseason, the team’s incredibly leaky defense, Drake Maye’s bright future, and more (20:10). Brian and Jamie end with some thoughts on the Sox's signing of receiver Aroldis Chapman (54:45). 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 Barrett Guest: Ted Johnson Producer: Jamie McClellan Additional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brian breaks down another frustrating loss from the Pats before he chats with three-time Super Bowl champ James White about how the Pats let the game slip away, Drake Maye’s strong performance, and more (1:00). Then, Brian recaps the Celtics' loss to the Cavaliers, who they are chasing in the Eastern Conference standings (38:00). Brian ends with some listener calls, before he and producer Jamie offer up some final thoughts on the C's and Pats (57:40). 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 Barrett Guest: James White Producer: Jamie McClellan Additional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brian starts the pod by listing three things he’s thankful for in the Boston sports scene (0:55). Then, he speaks with NBC Sports’ Tom Giles about Patriots vs. Colts, Anthony Richardson vs. Drake Maye, Jerod Mayo’s future with the Patriots, Kristaps Porzingis’s impact on the Celtics, and more (14:35). Then, Brian and Jamie discuss the packed week in sports before giving out their best bets for Week 13 (52:45). 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 Barrett Guest: Tom Giles Producer: Jamie McClellan Additional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brian chats with CLNS Media’s Evan Valenti about Kristaps Porzingis’s return to the court and how special this Celtics team really is (0:40). Then, Brian details all of the issues surrounding Jerod Mayo and why he has struggled so much in his first season as the head coach of the Pats (48:15). Brian and Jamie end by discussing Mayo and the Red Sox’s offseason plans (1:19:45). 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 Barrett Guest: Evan Valenti Producer: Jamie McClellan Additional 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' brutal loss to the Dolphins, which featured a slew of penalties, mental mistakes, coaching lapses, and more (0:45). Then, Brian recaps the Celtics' win over the Timberwolves on Sunday, including a barrage of 3-pointers from the C’s (12:50). Brian and Jamie end by discussing the Patriots’ shaky coaching, front office, and ownership and whether the team can properly maximize Drake Maye’s talent (35:20). 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 Barrett Guest: James White Producer: Jamie McClellan Additional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brian looks at the numbers from the Celtic's big win over the Cavaliers on Tuesday night, and the impact Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown have on the team’s offense (0:45). Then, he chats with NESN’s Lou Merloni about Sam Kennedy’s promising comments about the Red Sox’s offseason plan, Juan Soto’s future, the top pitching targets, and more (15:30). Brian and Jamie end with a look at Pats-Dolphins and their best bets for Week 11 in the NFL (1:04:15). 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 Barrett Guest: Lou Merloni Producer: Jamie McClellan Additional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brian discusses the Celtics' impressive win over the previously unbeaten Cavaliers, Jayson Tatum’s incredible game, a vintage effort from Al Horford, and more (0:35). Then, Brian details Jim Montgomery’s rocky season with the Bruins, why the team made a change, and whether he deserves the blame for the Bruins’ lackluster season so far (27:50). Then, Brian chats with MassLive’s Chris Mason about the Pats and Drake Maye's and Jerod Mayo’s first seasons (43:00). Brian and Jamie end by chatting about the Red Sox and MLB free agency (1:13:40). 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 Barrett Guest: Chris Mason Producer: Jamie McClellan Additional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brian chats with three-time Super Bowl champion James White about the Patriots’ loss to the Rams, Drake Maye going toe-to-toe with Matthew Stafford, some more questionable coaching decisions from Jerod Mayo, college football, and more (0:45). Then, Brian discusses the Celtics’ too-close-for-comfort win over the Raptors on Saturday and why they’re giving up so many points in the paint in these games (37:35). Brian and Jamie end with a listener call on the Pats and talk about Maye’s bright future (53:00). 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 Barrett Guest: James White Producer: Jamie McClellan Additional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brian chats with The Ringer’s Michael Pina about the Celtics’ start to the season, Jayson Tatum’s place among the top players in the NBA, the incredible 3-point shooting from the C’s, their biggest rivals in the East, and more (0:30). Then, Brian and Jamie give out their top picks for Week 11 (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 Barrett Guest: Michael Pina Producer: Jamie McClellan Additional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brian recaps the Celtics’ loss to the Hawks (their worst of the season), including some of their critical mistakes (1:00). Then, Brian discusses some Red Sox free agent news involving Juan Soto, Nick Pivetta, and some of the other top pitchers on the market (17:00). After, Brian chats with the Boston Herald’s Doug Kyed about the Patriots’ improvement in recent weeks, reassessing the Pats’ coaching staff, Drake Maye’s effect on the rest of the team, Kayshon Boutte’s development, and more (35:40). Brian takes a listener call before he and Jamie discuss the NBA Cup and the Sox’s free agency plans (1:15:40). 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 Barrett Guest: Doug Kyed Producer: Jamie McClellan Additional 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’ upset win over the Bears, Drake Maye’s game compared to Caleb Williams, the Pats’ stout defense, and more (0:35). Then, Brian breaks down the Celtics’ win over the Bucks, and Jayson Tatum’s impressive MVP-type start to the season (35:40). Brian ends with some listener calls, and he and producer Jamie chat about the day in Boston sports (1:01:50). 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 Barrett Guest: James White Producer: Jamie McClellan Additional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brian talks to NFL Media’s Eric Edholm about Drake Maye’s promising rookie season, assessing the Patriots’ draft class, Pats vs. Bears, and the rookie QB showdown between Maye and Caleb Williams (0:45). Then, Brian breaks down some Celtics stats and Neemias Queta’s impact on the team (39:10). Brian and Jamie end with the best bets for NFL Week 10, and some more thoughts on Maye vs. Williams (47:40). 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 Barrett Guest: Eric Edholm Producer: Jamie McClellan Additional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices