Off The Pike with Brian Barrett

0:33 - PATRIOTS: Brian puts Mac’s performance on Sunday into perspective, and talks about how the Patriots offense isn’t doing enough to highlight its quarterback’s strengths. 15:00 - PATRIOTS: Brian talks to former Patriots linebacker and three-time Super Bowl champion Ted Johnson about the Patriots’ season thus far, Mac Jones's and Matt Patricia’s effects on the offense, Bill Belichick’s strengths and weaknesses as a coach, the 2001-02 Patriots Super Bowl run, and more. 41:30 - BRUINS: After it was announced today that Zdeno Chara is signing a one-day contract to retire as a Bruin, Brian reflects back on the defensemen’s career as well as where the 2010s Bruins rank in NHL and Boston history.We want to hear from you! Leave Brian a message on the listener line at 617-396-7172. Host: Brian Barrett Guest: Ted Johnson Producer: Jamie McClellan Additional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

0:36 - Brian recaps the Patriots’ win in Pittsburgh and talks about Nelson Agholor’s big day, the defense’s solid work, Mac Jones's shaky performance, and more. 17:00 - Brian breaks down the Pats’ win with Doug Kyed of Pro Football Focus, as they take a deeper look at the numbers from the game. 38:00 - Brian discusses the Red Sox’s decision to designate catcher Kevin Plawecki for assignment, and signs that the players aren’t happy with Chaim Bloom. We want to hear from you! Leave Brian a message on the listener line at 617-396-7172. Host: Brian Barrett Guest: Doug Kyed Producer: Jamie McClellan Additional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

(2:00) – PATRIOTS: The Patriots’ tough upcoming schedule and the pressure on Matt Patricia and the Patriots offense in Week 2. (14:50) – PATRIOTS: Host of the radio program ‘Drive Time’ on The Fan’ in Pittsburgh, Andrew Fillipponi joins Brian to discuss the Patriots-Steelers game, the impact of TJ Watt’s injury, Mitch Trubisky’s role on the Steelers offense, the Pats-Steelers rivalry over the years, and more. (43:20) – PATRIOTS: Brian shares his bet of the week, and takes a listener call about Mac Jones’s arm strength. (46:20) – RED SOX: Brian discusses Brian Bello’s start last night against the Yankees, and how he stacks up against other former Red Sox pitching prospects.We want to hear from you! Leave Brian a message on the listener line at 617-396-7172. Host: Brian Barrett Guest: Andrew Fillipponi Associate Producers: Isaiah Blakely and James McClellan Producer: Steve Ceruti Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

(1:35)-PATRIOTS: Former Patriots running back and 3-time Super Bowl champion James White joins the show to talk about the transition from Josh McDaniels calling plays to Matt Patricia, Mac Jones, Kendrick Bourne, and more. (24:58)-PATRIOTS: Kendrick Bourne’s lack of playing time Week 1 and other thoughts on the Pats offense.  (44:12)-RED SOX: Sox lose to the Yankees in extras, and Xander Bogaerts's uncertain future with the team. (51:34)-CALLERS: Callers talk about the Pats. We want to hear from you! Leave Brian a message on the listener line at 617-396-7172. Host: Brian Barrett Guest: James White Associate Producer: Isaiah Blakely Producer: Steve Ceruti Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

(00:57) - PATRIOTS: Mac Jones injury update, offensive struggles, and why Kendrick Bourne needs to play. (09:21) - PATRIOTS: WEEI’s Khari Thompson joins the show to discuss the Patriots' Week 1 loss to the Dolphins. NOTE: Khari joined immediately after the game, before the news of Mac Jones’s injury. (36:48) - PATRIOTS: Why everyone is going to have to get used to hearing broadcast teams like Greg Gumbel and Adam Archuleta in this new era of Pats football. Host: Brian Barrett Guest: Khari Thompson Associate Producer: Jessie Lopez Producer: Steve Ceruti Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

(0:00):CELTICS - The Ringer’s Ryen Russillo joins the show to discuss the impact of Danilo Gallinari being out for the season and how the Celtics stack up in the East. (21:52): PATRIOTS - Things to look out for during Week 1. We want to hear from you! Leave Brian a message on the listener line at 617-396-7172. Host: Brian Barrett Guest: Ryen Russillo Associate Producer: Isaiah Blakely Producer: Steve Ceruti Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Bill Simmons joins the show and starts by giving a glass-half-full perspective on the Pats, before Brian and Bill dive into some of the questions they have for the team heading into the season. Host: Brian Barrett Guest: Bill Simmons Associate Producer: Isaiah Blakely Producer: Steve Ceruti Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

0:33 — PATRIOTS: Is this the biggest season opener in recent memory? Also looking at potential story lines after Week 1. 17:57 — PATRIOTS: The Ringer’s John Jastremski, host of ‘New York, New York’ and Miami Dolphins super fan, joins the show to discuss the Week 1 matchup between the Pats and Dolphins, Tua vs. Mac, and a look at the state of New York sports. 50:02 — RED SOX: Kiké Hernandez re-signs and mentions a promise from Chaim Bloom. 52:05 — CALLERS: Callers talk about the Celtics and Patriots. We want to hear from you! Leave Brian a message on the listener line at 617-396-7172. Host: Brian Barrett Guest: John Jastremski Associate Producer: Isaiah Blakely Producer: Steve Ceruti Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

(00:51) - PATRIOTS: What the Pats can do to help Mac Jones make the big second-year leap in his development. Can Mac make the leap without any real weapons around him? (16:40) - PATRIOTS: Andrew Callahan of the Boston Herald joins the show to discuss the offensive struggles, why Bill Belichick didn’t go after an offensive coordinator after Josh McDaniels left, why the Dolphins are a terrible matchup for the Pats, and more. (37:07) - RED SOX: Two reasons to keep watching Red Sox baseball: Triston Casas and Brayan Bello. (40:06) - CELTICS: Now that Danilo Gallinari is out with an ACL tear, Brian makes his case for Carmelo Anthony to join the team. Host: Brian Barrett Guest: Andrew Callahan Associate Producer: Jessie Lopez Producer: Steve Ceruti Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

(1:00) - PATRIOTS: Why Jacoby Myers shouldn’t be the Pats’ number one receiving option. (10:00) - CELTICS: Looking back on Danny Ainge’s tenure in the Celtics’ front office. Plus: how does the Jazz and Cavaliers affect Boston and the Eastern Conference? (16:15) - RED SOX: Jonny Gomes stops by to discuss his time on the Red Sox, why the Sox must keep Xander Bogaerts, and much more. (37:20) - The ten most aggravating Boston sports events since 2017. Host: Brian Barrett Guest: Jonny Gomes Associate Producers: Jonathan Kermah and Mike Wargon Producer: Steve Ceruti Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices