Off The Pike with Brian Barrett

Brian reacts to the Patriots' selection of quarterback Drake Maye with the third pick in the NFL draft. He talks about whether Maye or Jayden Daniels will be the better pro, Bill Belichick’s media debut, the other rookie QBs taken in the first round and the situations they’re being thrust into, and more from the first round of the draft (0:30). Then, Brian takes some listener calls on the Celtics’ Game 2 loss to the Heat on Wednesday before he and Jamie end by discussing the Maye pick and Belichick’s future in media (23:45). 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 recaps a whirlwind night in Boston sports as the Celtics fall in disappointing fashion to the Heat and the Bruins win a thrilling game in Toronto. Then, Brian chats with WEEI’s Nick "Fitzy" Stevens about the NFL draft, Bill Belichick’s reported TV deal with Peyton Manning’s Omaha Productions, which QBs could be available when the Pats pick at no. 3, receivers that could be around in the second round, and more. Then, Brian and Jamie chat about the draft and hit on the Red Sox. 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 [email protected]. 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: Nick "Fitzy" Stevens Producer: Jamie McClellan Additional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brian starts with a recap of the Bruins' loss to the Maple Leafs, tying the series at one game a piece (0:30). Then, he chats with Red Sox manager Alex Cora about the Sox’s start to the season, how the team has managed to win despite a raft of injuries, Andrew Bailey’s effect on the pitching staff, Ceddanne Rafaela’s move from center field to shortstop, and more (12:20). Brian and Jamie end with a couple listener emails on the Sox and Pats (49:45). 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 [email protected]. 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: Alex Cora Producer: Jamie McClellan Additional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brian recaps the Celtics’ dominating win over the Heat on Sunday and discusses Kristaps Porzingis’s importance to the Celtics offense in this series, the Celts' stifling defense, and why this series might not last long (0:30). Then, Brian goes over the Bruins’ equally decisive win over the Maple Leafs on Saturday; a great game from Jake DeBrusk, who will start in the net for the B's in Game 2; and more (28:40). Brian and Jamie end by discussing the two series and the playoffs overall (42:35). 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 [email protected]. The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please check out theringer.com/RG to find out more, or listen to the end of the episode for additional details. Host: Brian Barrett Producer: Jamie McClellan Additional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brian starts by looking at the playoff picture for the Celtics and how they match up against their potential opponents, the Heat or the Bulls (0:30). Then, Brian and NESN’s Andrew Raycroft chat about the Bruins’ upcoming playoff series against the Maple Leafs, compare the goaltending of the two teams, discuss the other playoff series in the Eastern Conference, and more (8:25). After, Brian chats with The Ringer’s Danny Kelly about the NFL draft, how the Pats can possibly fill the numerous holes they have on offense, which QBs will be available at pick no. 3, the top wide receivers that could fall to the second round, and more (43:30). Brian and Jamie end with a listener email about Robert Kraft and Bill Belichick (1:12:35). 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 [email protected]. The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please check out theringer.com/RG to find out more, or listen to the end of the episode for additional details. Host: Brian Barrett Guests: Andrew Raycroft and Danny Kelly Producer: Jamie McClellan Additional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brian speaks with ESPN’s Seth Wickersham about his latest article detailing Bill Belichick’s search for a head-coaching job this offseason, his interviews with the Atlanta Falcons, Robert Kraft’s role in the process, and where Belichick will go from here (0:30). Then, Brian answers a listener call, before he and Jamie chat about the NBA playoffs and Wickersham’s article (28:30). 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 [email protected]. The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please check out theringer.com/RG to find out more, or listen to the end of the episode for additional details. Host: Brian Barrett Guest: Seth Wickersham 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’ season, the case for Joe Mazzulla to win Coach of the Year, Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown’s chances of making All-NBA teams, the play-in games and potential first-round opponents for the Cs, the other playoff series, and more (0:30). Then, Brian and Jamie take a listener call about a potential Tom Brady comeback, and chat about the Boston Marathon (45:40). We want to hear from you! Leave Brian a message on the listener line at . Or send us your questions for our mailbag at . The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please check out theringer.com/RG to find out more, or listen to the end of the episode for additional details. 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 gives out his Sunday thoughts on the Boston sports scene, including a look back at Mike Gorman’s great career as the Celtics’ play-by-play announcer, Tom Brady’s eyebrow-raising comments about a return to the gridiron, recent rumblings that 49ers WR Brandon Aiyuk could be on the move, and more (0:30). 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 [email protected]. The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please check out theringer.com/RG to find out more, or listen to the end of the episode for additional details. Host: Brian Barrett Producer: Jamie McClellan Additional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brian recaps a tough night for Boston sports as the Red Sox blow another lead against the Orioles and the Celtics don’t show up to play in a loss to the Knicks (0:30). Then, he breaks down Drake Maye's and Jayden Daniels’s NCAA numbers to assess who will be the better bet as a pro QB (17:15). Brian and Jamie then talk about the breakdown and which player they would rather have the Pats select with the third pick in the draft (43:45). 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 [email protected]. The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please check out theringer.com/RG to find out more, or listen to the end of the episode for additional details. Host: Brian Barrett Producer: Jamie McClellan Additional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brian quickly recaps the Red Sox’s loss to the O’s Wednesday night before discussing Jrue Holiday’s four-year contract extension with the Celtics and how it will affect the team in the coming years (0:30). Then, he speaks with NBC Sports’ Tom Giles about the Celtics as they head into the postseason, which teams the C’s match up best with in the playoffs, the Patriots’ draft strategy as the NFL draft approaches, some Masters topics, and more (14:55). Brian and Jamie end by discussing the NBA playoffs and whether this Celtics team can go all the way (1:05:25). 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 [email protected]. The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please check out theringer.com/RG to find out more, or listen to the end of the episode for additional details. Host: Brian Barrett Guest: Tom Giles Producer: Jamie McClellan Additional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices