Off The Pike with Brian Barrett

Brian starts with some leftover thoughts on the Celtics' season-opening loss and why some of their problems aren't easily fixable (0:45). Then, he chats with Jonathan Peterlin of 92.3 The Fan in Cleveland about the upcoming Browns-Pats game, the Browns' QB carousel, whether this is a potential trap game for the Pats, some recent LeBron James news, and more (14:35). Brian and Jamie end with the best bets for Week 8 of the NFL season (54:10). 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 Barrett Guest: Jonathan Peterlin Producer: Jamie McClellan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brian recaps the Celtics season opening loss to the 76ers at the Garden, some troubling defense from the Celtics, Jaylen Brown's up-and-down game, and resetting expectations with this year's team compared to recent years (0:45). Brian and Jamie end with some final thoughts on the game and the Boston sports scene (38:40).  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 Producer: Jamie McClellan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brian recaps the Bruins' dramatic loss to the Panthers and Brad Marchand's return to the Garden compared to other returning former Boston athletes (0:45). Then, Brian chats with NBC Sports Boston's Tom Giles about the upcoming Celtics season, season predictions, Jaylen Brown's hamstring injury, and more (20:10). Brian and Jamie end by discussing some eye-popping Drake Maye stats and the World Series (52:00). 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: Tom Giles Producer: Jamie McClellan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brian recaps the Pats' blowout win in Tennessee, including another great game from Drake Maye, a more productive run game, and a solid performance from the defense, which overcame a slow start to lock down the Titans (0:45). Then, he chats with James White about the game, where the Pats sit among the AFC's best teams, and Drake's place among the top QBs in the league (17:30). Brian ends with a couple of listener calls before he and Jamie talk about the top athletes in Boston right now (44:00). 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brian chats with The Ringer's Steven Ruiz about Drake Maye's great second season so far, his most impressive plays, where he ranks among the top QBs in the league, and predictions for the Patriots-Titans game (0:45). Then, Brian and Jamie give out their best bets for the Pats and the rest of the NFL in Week 7 (42:20). They then end with a few thoughts on Alex Bregman and the Celtics' preseason (1:03:30). 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 Barrett Guest: Steven Ruiz Producer: Jamie McClellan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brian takes stock of the first-place Patriots and where Drake Maye and Mike Vrabel rank among the league's best QB-coach tandems (0:15). Then, he chats with CLNS Media's Bobby Manning about the Celtics' preseason, how fast the Celtics will play this year, whether their defense will be good enough, who the starting five will be, and more (30:00). Brian and Jamie end with a listener email and talk about the Pats offensive line (1:21:00). Host: Brian Barrett Guest: Bobby Manning Producer: Jamie McClellan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brian breaks down the Patriots' win in New Orleans, including some more incredible Drake Maye passes, some questionable officiating, and a nonexistent run game for the Pats. Then, Brian discusses the Bruins' surprising 3-0-0 start, including some excellent goaltending from Jeremy Swayman (33:35). Brian ends with some listener calls before he and Jamie wrap up with their thoughts on Drake Maye (41:10). Host: Brian Barrett Producer: Jamie McClellan Additional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brian chats with the Boston Herald's Doug Kyed about the latest Bill Belichick drama, the upcoming Patriots-Saints game, the Pats' underwhelming running backs, Keyshawn Boute's solid season, and more (0:45). Then, Brian and Jamie give out their best bets for Week 6 (41:55). Brian ends with a couple listener calls on the Red Sox's offseason (58:45). We want to hear from you! Leave Brian a message on the listener line at 617-396-7172. Or send us an email 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 recaps the Bruins' 3-1 win in Washington to open their season, including a big game from David Pastrnak, before recapping the Celtics' first preseason game (0:45). Then, Brian discusses the latest drama surrounding Bill Belichick's ugly start to his UNC coaching tenure (28:50). Brian and Jamie end with some thoughts on Belichick and the MLB playoffs (39:30). We want to hear from you! Leave Brian a message on the listener line at 617-396-7172. Or send us an email 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 chats with The Ringer's Tate Frazier about former UNC and current Patriots quarterback Drake Maye after his big win in Buffalo on Sunday night, before discussing Bill Belichick's horrendous start to his college coaching career at Chapel Hill (0:45). Then, Brian chats with the Boston Globe's Conor Ryan about the Bruins, what the expectations should be with new coach Marco Sturm, and whether this team can compete for a playoff spot (52:30). Brian and Jamie end with some final thoughts on Belichick and October's sporting events (1:36:15). We want to hear from you! Leave Brian a message on the listener line at 617-396-7172. Or send us an email 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 Guests: Tate Frazier and Conor Ryan Producer: Jamie McClellan Additional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brian breaks down the Patriots' upset win over the Buffalo Bills and Drake Maye's first statement win as a pro (0:30). Then, he chats with three-time Super Bowl champ James White about the big win, Stefon Diggs's incredible game, the secondary's strong play versus the Bills offense, and the Patriots' road ahead (16:30). Then, Brian offers up some early thoughts on the Celtics' upcoming season and how they can compete with the rest of the Eastern Conference (40:30). Brian takes some listener calls before he and Jamie close out with some last thoughts on the Pats' win (1:05:00). We want to hear from you! Leave Brian a message on the listener line at 617-396-7172. Or send us an email 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 opens by recapping a gutting Red Sox loss to the Yankees to end their season (0:15). Then, Brian chats with The Athletic's Chad Graff about the upcoming Pats-Bills game on 'Sunday Night Football,' whether the Pats can run the ball, how to contain Josh Allen, and more. Brian and Jamie end by giving out their best bets for NFL Week 5 (54:10), before some last thoughts on the Sox's playoff loss and the MLB playoffs  (1:12:30). We want to hear from you! Leave Brian a message on the listener line at 617-396-7172. Or send us an email 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: Chad Graff Producer: Jamie McClellan Additional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brian chats with Sox Prospects' Ian Cundall about Game 2 of the Red Sox-Yankees series, including some key Sox blunders that cost them a couple runs, Brayan Bello's disappointing outing, a gutsy performance from the bullpen, and what to expect in a pivotal Game 3 (0:45). Brian and Jamie take a listener call before wrapping up with more thoughts on Game 2 (1:06:10). We want to hear from you! Leave Brian a message on the listener line at 617-396-7172. Or send us an email 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 opens with his big takeaways from a thrilling Red Sox-Yankees game that included an incredible start from Garrett Crochet and some masterful managerial tactics from Alex Cora. Then, Brian chats with Boston sports superfan Kevin Hench about the game, the big seventh inning for the Sox's offense, a tense save from Aroldis Chapman, and what to expect from starter Brayan Bello in Game 2 (19:00). Brian and Jamie take some listener calls and emails to close out the show (52:00). We want to hear from you! Leave Brian a message on the listener line at 617-396-7172. Or send us an email 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: Kevin Hench Producer: Jamie McClellan Additional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brian opens with the news that the Red Sox will face the Yankees in the Bronx in the wild-card round of the MLB playoffs, before he shares his thoughts on the Pats' blowout win over the Panthers (0:45). Then, he chats with three-time Super Bowl champ James White about the game, Stefon Diggs's performance, Drake Maye's efficient play, Marcus Jones's electric punt returns, and more (29:00). Brian takes a listener call before he and producer Jamie discuss Sox-Yanks (51:00). We want to hear from you! Leave Brian a message on the listener line at 617-396-7172. Or send us an email 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 recaps the Red Sox–Blue Jays series: The Sox took two out of three games, but they came up short on Thursday night, when they could have clinched a postseason berth. Then, he chats with NFL Media's Eric Edholm about the upcoming Patriots-Panthers game on Sunday, Drake Maye's decision-making, how the top of the 2025 draft class has played so far this season, and more (14:30). Brian and Jamie end with their best bets for NFL Week 4 (48:50). We want to hear from you! Leave Brian a message on the listener line at 617-396-7172. Or send us an email 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

Brian breaks down a big win for the Red Sox in Toronto, where they overcame a shaky start from Lucas Giolito and got some big hits from the bottom half of their lineup (0:45). Then, he chats with the Boston Herald's Zack Cox about the Patriots' sloppy play, which running back gets the start on Sunday, Christian Gonzalez's availability, and some early Celtics notes heading into training camp (25:00). Brian and Jamie end with a couple listener emails and discuss the MLB playoff race (1:14:35). We want to hear from you! Leave Brian a message on the listener line at 617-396-7172. Or send us an email 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: Zack Cox Producer: Jamie McClellan Additional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brian recaps the Patriots' ugly loss to the Steelers, which included five turnovers, some great Drake Maye plays, too many penalties, and more (0:45). Then, he discusses the Red Sox-Rays series, including a couple of wins before some baserunning miscues derailed Boston in Sunday night's loss (30:10). Brian takes a listener call before he and Jamie chat about Sunday's games and the MLB postseason race (45:00). We want to hear from you! Leave Brian a message on the listener line at 617-396-7172. Or send us an email 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 opens by discussing the disappointing Red Sox–A's series, some poor starts from Lucas Giolito and Brayan Bello, and an ice-cold offense (0:45). Then, Brian chats with Andrew Fillipponi about the upcoming Pats-Steelers game, the Aaron Rodgers era in Pittsburgh, how the Pats' ground game can attack the Steelers, and more (23:15). Then, Brian and Jamie give out their picks for the Pats game and their best bets for Week 3 of the NFL season (51:10). We want to hear from you! Leave Brian a message on the listener line at 617-396-7172. Or send us an email 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: Andrew Filiponi Producer: Jamie McClellan Additional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brian opens by discussing Drake Maye's great game against the Dolphins and why he may be primed to go on a run against the Pats' upcoming subpar opponents (0:45). Then, he chats with MassLive's Mark Daniels about the Pats' win, the offensive line's solid performance, why the defense has been slightly disappointing, and more (10:25). Brian and Jamie end with some final Pats thoughts (56:10). We want to hear from you! Leave Brian a message on the listener line at 617-396-7172. Or send us an email 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: Mark Daniels Producer: Jamie McClellan Additional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brian opens by discussing the Patriots' first win of the season and Drake Maye's great game against Miami (0:45). Then, Brian chats with three-time Super Bowl champ James White about the game, Rhamondre Stevenson's rejuvenation, the Pats' kicking woes, and the state of the league in Week 2 (27:20). Brian then recaps the Red Sox–Yankees series, including a Sox win on Sunday night (52:50). Brian answers a call before he and Jamie offer up their last thoughts on the Sox and Pats (1:06:10). We want to hear from you! Leave Brian a message on the listener line at 617-396-7172. Or send us an email 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 opens by previewing the Patriots-Dolphins game and talking about how Drake Maye must improve his play and start winning these types of games (0:45). Then, he chats with CBS Sports' Julian McWilliams about the upcoming Yankees–Red Sox series, the Red Sox's rookie starters, Aroldis Chapman's dominance, and the MVP of the Sox so far (8:00). Brian and Jamie end by giving out their best bets for Week 2 of the NFL season (1:03:40). We want to hear from you! Leave Brian a message on the listener line at 617-396-7172. Or send us an email 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: Julian McWilliams  Producer: Jamie McClellan Additional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brian looks at the league's promising young quarterbacks and discusses how their situations compare with Drake Maye's (0:45). Then, he chats with the Boston Herald's Andrew Callahan about what went wrong for the Pats in their loss to the Raiders, the coaching mistakes, the nonexistent run game, Kayshon Boutte's strong performance, and what they must do to win in Miami on Sunday (13:30). Brian and Jamie end with some final thoughts on Maye (59:30). We want to hear from you! Leave Brian a message on the listener line at 617-396-7172. Or send us an email 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: Andrew Callahan Producer: Jamie McClellan Additional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brian recaps a disappointing Patriots loss to the Raiders, and the halftime adjustments that the Raiders made that won them the game. Then, he chats with three-time Super Bowl champ James White about Drake Maye's up-and-down performance, Will Campbell's NFL debut, and some other notes from around the league. Brian ends with a listener call before he and producer Jamie offer up some final thoughts on the Pats. We want to hear from you! Leave Brian a message on the listener line at 617-396-7172. Or send us an email 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 discusses the news that Roman Anthony will miss extended time with an oblique strain and the impact of his absence on the Sox (0:45). Then he chats with the voice of the Raiders, Jason Horowitz, about Pats-Raiders on Sunday, Brock Bowers's greatness and how the Pats can slow him down, Ashton Jeanty vs. TreVeyon Henderson, Josh McDaniels facing off against his former team, and more (20:45). Then, Brian and Jamie give out their best bets for Week 1 and their Super Bowl picks (50:50). We want to hear from you! Leave Brian a message on the listener line at 617-396-7172. Or send us an email 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: Jason Horowitz Producer: Jamie McClellan Additional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brian recaps a wild Red Sox win on Tuesday, including an injury scare for Roman Anthony and another shaky start from Garrett Crochet (0:45). Then, he chats with Doug Kyed about the Pats, Christian Gonzalez's availability for Sunday, Drake Maye's running game, and Bill Belichick's rough debut at UNC (20:35). Brian and Jamie end by chatting about the upcoming NFL season (1:16:10). We want to hear from you! Leave Brian a message on the listener line at 617-396-7172. Or send us an email 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 chats with Sox Prospects' Ian Cundall about Peyton Tolle's electric start on Friday night, his meteoric rise through the minor leagues, Roman Anthony's incredibly high ceiling, and the Red Sox's World Series window (0:45). Then, Brian takes a couple calls before he and Jamie talk about Jarren Duran's exciting play (1:02:30). We want to hear from you! Leave Brian a message on the listener line at 617-396-7172. Or send us an email 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 recaps the Red Sox's sweep of the O's, Aroldis Chapman's dominance, some late-inning dramatic wins, and some great starts from Brayan Bello and Lucas Giolito. He then makes his picks for the upcoming slate of college football games (0:45). Then, Brian chats with MassLive's Chris Mason about the reasons to be hopeful and also worried about the upcoming Patriots season and whether they will be good enough to make the playoffs (41:30). Brian and Jamie end with some final thoughts on NCAA football (1:22:40). We want to hear from you! Leave Brian a message on the listener line at 617-396-7172. Or send us an email 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 discusses the Patriots' final 53-man roster, dives into some surprising players that made the roster, and takes a look back at a dreadful 2024 draft class (0:30). Then, Brian chats with The Ringer's Tate Frazier about the upcoming NFL season, the Patriots' chances of making the playoffs, some of their favorite futures bets, and the NCAA football season (18:00). Brian and Jamie end with a listener email on the Patriots' roster (1:02:30). We want to hear from you! Leave Brian a message on the listener line at 617-396-7172. Or send us an email 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: Tate Frazier Producer: Jamie McClellan Additional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brian breaks down the Sox's series win over the Yankees in New York, another pair of fabulous starts from Brayan Bello and Garrett Crochet, and some more big hits from Trevor Story (0:20). Then, Brian chats with The Ringer's John Jastremski about the series, the Yankees' player development problems, Aaron Boone's job security, and the current temperature of the Red Sox–Yankees rivalry (28:25). Brian and Jamie end with a listener email before some loose Sox and Patriots thoughts (49:30). We want to hear from you! Leave Brian a message on the listener line at 617-396-7172. Or send us an email 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: John Jastremski Producer: Jamie McClellan Additional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brian recaps an exciting Red Sox win over the Yankees (0:20) before chatting with CLNS Media's Bobby Manning about the game, Roman Anthony's incredible season, the Red Sox's chances of making the playoffs, and more (20:30). Then, Brian gives out his top five most important Patriots players this season (55:00). Brian and Jamie end by discussing the list, some recent comments from Bill Belichick, and the new Netflix Cowboys documentary series (1:14:50). We want to hear from you! Leave Brian a message on the listener line at 617-396-7172. Or send us an email 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 chats with The Athletic's Chad Graff about Patriots training camp, his 53-man roster projection for the Pats, which receivers are in and which are out, Drake Maye's comfort with Josh McDaniels's offense, and more (0:15). Then, Brian and Jamie take a listener call on the Celtics and discuss the new docuseries 'America's Team: The Gambler and His Cowboys,' about the 1990s Cowboys (54:10). We want to hear from you! Leave Brian a message on the listener line at 617-396-7172. Or send us an email 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: Chad Graff Producer: Jamie McClellan Additional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brian gives out his Sunday Thoughts, including another standout performance from Patriots rookie TreVeyon Henderson, Marcelo Mayer's worrisome injury history, the Celtics' competition in the Eastern Conference next season, and more (0:20). Then, Brian answers a listener call before he and Jamie assess the state of the Red Sox's bullpen (37:00). We want to hear from you! Leave Brian a message on the listener line at 617-396-7172. Or send us an email 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 Roman Anthony's incredible rookie campaign and his meteoric rise within the Boston sports scene (0:15). Then, he chats with The Ringer's Ben Lindbergh about the Red Sox's pitching rotation, their AL East rivals—the Blue Jays and the Yankees—and the top contenders in the American League (16:25). Brian answers a listener call before he and Jamie end with some final thoughts on Anthony (1:03:50). 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: Ben Lindbergh Producer: Jamie McClellan Additional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brian breaks down what went wrong with Garrett Crochet's start in the Red Sox's loss to Houston on Monday night (0:25). Then, he chats with Fox Sports' Will Hill about their favorite NFL futures, including the Patriots' ceiling, some surprise teams, and contenders for the NFL's top awards (22:30). Brian and Jamie end with a couple more of their favorite NFL futures bets (1:00:20). 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: Will Hill Producer: Jamie McClellan Additional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brian chats with Sox Prospects' Ian Cundall about the Red Sox's loss to the Padres on Sunday, some small mistakes that added up to cost the team two of three in San Diego, Kristian Campbell and Peyton Tolle's progress in Worcester, and more (0:20). Then, Brian recaps the Patriots' first game of the preseason, including some standout plays from rookie running back TreVeyon Henderson (59:35). Brian and Jamie end with some final thoughts on the Sox (1:11:35). 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: Andrew Callahan Producer: Jamie McClellan Additional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brian opens with the news that the Red Sox and Roman Anthony have agreed to a major contract extension that will keep the rookie in Boston for years to come, and he examines other similar moves that Craig Breslow and the front office have made in recent years (0:20). Then, he chats with the Boston Herald's Andrew Callahan about the Patriots-Commanders joint practices, DeMario Douglas's strong camp, whether the offensive line will improve this season, TreVeyon Henderson's explosiveness, and whether the defense can be a top-10 unit in the NFL (22:50). Brian and Jamie end with an email about some pitchers that the Sox let get away in recent years (1:09:20). 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: Andrew Callahan Producer: Jamie McClellan Additional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brian opens by discussing the Red Sox's seven-game win streak, including their first two games against the Royals, two great starts from Garrett Crochet and Brayan Bello, and Trevor Story's offensive renaissance (0:20). Then, Brian chats with The Ringer's John Jastremski about the AFC East, diving into which teams will be better than expected, which will be worse, and which will make the playoffs (37:35). Brian and Jamie end by looking at some promising Red Sox futures bets, including their chances of winning the AL East (1:09:25). 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: John Jastremski Producer: Jamie McClellan Additional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brian chats with Boston superfan Kevin Hench about the Red Sox's sweep of the Astros, and they give their thoughts on the Sox's trade deadline (0:20). Then, Brian breaks down Lucas Giolito's and Walker Buehler's starts in the series, Roman Anthony's maturity at the plate, the pitch-tipping incident that cleared the benches on Saturday, and more (25:00). Brian and Jamie end with a listener call about Craig Breslow's job performance and how far this team can go this season (45:50). 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: Kevin Hench  Producer: Jamie McClellan Additional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brian reacts to a quiet trade deadline for the Red Sox, which saw the team add pitchers Steven Matz and Dustin May, but miss out on other, better players (0:20). Then, he chats with Sox Prospects' Chris Hatfield about the deadline, the Red Sox's trades, why the Sox didn't make bigger moves, who might get called up to the majors as the season winds down, and more (22:20). Brian and Jamie offer up some final thoughts on the deadline and Craig Breslow's GM tenure (1:00:20). 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 Hatfield Producer: Jamie McClellan Additional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brian recaps the first two games of the Red Sox-Twins series including some unbelievable hitting from Roman Anthony and Alex Bregman, a solid start from Lucas Giolito that had reason for concern, and the flaws that the team should address before the trade deadline. Then, Brian talks to The Boston Herald's Doug Kyed Pats training camp, Vrabel's command of the team versus previous coaching staffs, how Josh McDaniels plans to utilize Drake Maye's speed, Christian Gonzalez's leg injury, and more (29:00). Brian and Jamie end with their thoughts on ‘Happy Gilmore 2' (1:12:10) 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 opens with some positive thoughts on the start of Patriots training camp (0:20). Then, Brian talks to Chad Finn about the Red Sox's win over the Dodgers on Sunday, Aroldis Chapman's injury amid a strong season, Jarren Duran's trade value, the wide-open American League, and more (14:00). Then, Brian takes a couple of calls before he and Jamie offer up some last thoughts on the Sox (1:10:30). 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: Chad Finn Producer: Jamie McClellan Additional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices