The Rich Keefe Show

Dan Bahl looks back at how much fans have soured on Fenway Sports Group in recent years. The Bruins cannot keep losing focus late in games. Patriots retain Special Teams coach Jeremy Springer.

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HR3 - Robyn Glaser will no longer be with the Patriots and KJ looks at Bill Belichick as the culprit when he mentioned her by name. Then, candidates not named Josh McDaniels start to surface for offensive coordinator, but will the job eventually go to McDaniels? And, a big NFL bet in Make Money Money and preparing for the incoming snow in New England.

HR2 - We finally heard from Charlie Jacobs about his Bruins team and KJ zeroes in on the amount of times he said "faith" and how it relates to Cam Neely and Don Sweeney. Then, KJ starts planting the idea of trading Kristaps Porzingis away from the Celtics if these struggles continue and a look at the NBA standings in NBA Crypto. And, people will start to understand that the ban on TikTok will be for the greater good.

HR1 - KJ sees the plan that Mike Vrabel is putting together that involves who is making the roster decisions. Was Brian Cowden brought in as the fallback for if he demotes Eliot Wolf? Then, as long as Wolf is not making the decision in the draft, there is a possibility for a 10-wn season under Mike Vrabel in 2025. And, a preview of the NFL Divisional Round in the playoff tree.

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HR4 - A report surfaced that Bill Belichick hasn't signed a contract with UNC yet which begs many to wonder if Belichick could dip out of the college game and take a job with the NFL. From the signs the league has given him, probably not. Then, resetting the offensive coordinator conversation where Scheim would rather move the needle forward than back by bringing in Josh McDaniels. And, Mego gives us her thoughts on if she's expecting anything for her Commanders against the top-seeded Lions in the Divisional Round.

HR3 - Scheim resurfaces an old debate he had about what years are specified in a decade. Did this current decade start at 2020 or 2021? Then, A.J. Brown sounds like a great addition for the Patriots to make, but that moves and adding an elite receiver to revamp the receiver room is unlikely. And, discussing the best horn lines in songs and the best reality television shows.

HR2 - The conversation shifts to the offensive coordinator opening and who'll work best with Mike Vrabel. Would the preference be to bring back Josh McDaniels or pick someone from the field of other candidates? Then, the Celtics suffered an ugly loss in Toronto adding onto their recent struggles, but the big picture still remains getting to the postseason. And, there are thieves roaming the halls of WEEI.

HR1 - Scheim starts off solo on his impression of Mike Vrabel so far while Mego joins later because of awful traffic. Then, the relationship between Vrabel and Eliot Wolf has become one of the more curious cases. Is there any chance Wolf holds onto his title and role under Vrabel's regime? And, we now know why Drake Maye didn't attend Vrabel's introductory press conference because, like his biggest fan Scheim, Maye got engaged.

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HR4 - Its almost time for the divisional round of the NFL playoffs and Fitzy and Lyons give their thoughts and predictions for how this weekend will shake out. Then, in "What Else, What Else", the thought of AJ Brown being traded from the Eagles to the Pats sounds like something New England should want to look into if possible. And, the panic level on the Celtics is getting bigger following their double-digit loss in Toronto tonight.

HR3 - The guys address those who think Josh McDaniels is too outdated to be the Patriots' offensive coordinator. One of the more important pieces in the dynastic run and McDaniels' ability to adapt. Then, the Bruins may have found some inspiration from Rich Keefe in their last two wins, but Cam Neely might be ready to blow things up. And, the tough stretch continues for the Celtics, but everything is about getting to April and the postseason.

HR2 - The guys start looking forward at filling out the rest of the coaching staff and why hiring Mike Vrabel now gives the Patriots the edge in hiring coaches. Then, no one will be stuck in the past if that's fans' concerns about Mike Vrabel's relationship with Drake Maye. And, while saying it out loud, Josh McDaniels might be more of an ideal fit for offensive coordinator than not.

HR1 - As the team's quarterback announces his engagement, Fitzy and Lyons react more to what Mike Vrabel will do as Patriots' head coach. Is having an adult in the room the biggest thing that can incur stability in the locker room? Then, everyone is wondering what Eliot Wolf's role with Ryan Cowden joining the front office and Wolf is starting to seem like a name and image rather than a person of power. And, its sounding like Vrabel will get some kind of power similar to Bill Belichick, but he will be more open than Belichick if that's the case.

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HR4 - Mike Vrabel has said he wants to rid the Patriots of entitlement, but the guys agree the biggest hurdle is the presence of NIL deals to college athletes. Then, the easiest way for the Pats to drastically improve the roster is to use their draft flexibility. And, the guys sign off before Christian Arcand takes over the time slot.

HR3 - The guys get into the Bruins' response to our own Rich Keefe's report and look at the volume of actions from the team side. Is Marchand and everyone's comments towards Keefe giving clues for the truth or fabrication of the report? Then, the Celtics squeaking by a bad Pelicans team got overlooked in all the Vrabel news and the tiniest of doubt about a deep playoff run has surfaced. And, would you rather, more likely to, either/or.

HR2 - The guys get into the Eliot Wolf equation of Mike Vrabel's first days as Patriots head coach. Can the two really collaborate or is Wolf destined to get a demotion? Then, another fiery debate after KJ calls for 10 wins on the docket next season for the Pats which Jon thinks calls the hiring of Vrabel a failure. And, the winners are revealed n the first ever Jaggy Awards.

HR1 - The love for Mike Vrabel continues, but KJ and Lyons debate what really needs to happen to see the real impact from the new Patriots' head coach. Then, the guys get heated about what Vrabel could've done for the Patriots better than Jerod Mayo this previous season. And, the realistic win total to expect from the Patriots in Vrabel's first year and a trip into the Lyons' Den.

Mike Vrabel is here and ushered in a new era of Patriots football which Fitzy and Mego believe is for the best. Is the same Vrabel we saw at the introductory press conference going to be the same Vrabel we see with more time on the job? Then, Vrabel looks destined to be gaining more power and factoring into more decisions about the roster which is not good news for Eliot Wolf. And, Wolf was mentioned the most by Vrabel, but this might not be a destined relationship that Robert Kraft might want to have happen.

The day has come where presumptive favorite Mike Vrabel completed his in-person interview for the Patriots' head coaching opening. Mego and Scheim discuss the significance, if any, of having Vrabel's interview in-person and why he can be trusted with assembling a staff. Then, by this time tomorrow someone could be hired, but the more time that goes by the more favorable the chances for Ben Johnson to land then job go up. And, do Robert and Jonathan get any credit for making the move to fire Jerod Mayo so swiftly?

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HR4 - The guys take another break from all the Pats talk and get into a preview of NFL Wild Card Weekend. Which teams are on upset alert? Then, "What Else, What else" features a preview of the college football playoff semifinals and the NHL's failure in marketing with two future games taking place outdoors in Florida. And, which notable Massachusetts restaurant franchise is going through changes?

HR3 - The guys start debating the chances Ben Johnson has compared to de-facto favorite Mike Vrabel. What could Johnson do during his interview to make Robert Kraft potentially think twice about the next head coach? Then, the Bruins are skidding and Jon is not that high on things getting better not just now, but for the long term future. And, the recent road trip just showed to the Celtics and their fans that the road to another championship won't be as easy as it was a year ago.

HR2 - Fitzy and Jon are joined by Chad Graff from The Athletic who explains more from his article earlier today about Jerod Mayo behind the scenes and what the Krafts are hopeful for from Eliot Wolf. Then, NFL teams are hoping Bill Belichick changes his mind and comes back to the league which makes some wonder about regret from a few offseason ago to not hiring him. And, head coach is only the first step in the checklist of filling the gaps for the Patriots. Talent remains the biggest need for fixing the team.

HR1 - The chatter continues about who will be the next HC of the NEP and Fitzy and Lyons explain why Jerod Mayo had to go with new details being released in The Athletic. Then, Mike Vrabel is still the lead horse for the job and those that don't want to hire him need to understand Vrabel is no like Bill Belichick. And, whoever gets hired could decide Eliot Wolf's fate and Robert Kraft is likely hoping Wolf can work together with the new head coach.

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HR4 - The guys hear a more detailed comment from Bill Belichick about continuity he lost which Mike Vrabel could have and he could have that power when it comes to who his GM could be. Then, the Celtics might have found their biggest threat over the weekend in their loss to the Thunder. And, why this show brings listeners joy.

HR3 - As the head coaching search continues, the guys get into the draft pick the Patriots have if actually selecting a player is a better option than trading it. Then, a fiery debate occurs about the dysfunction from the Pats this season and whether the lack of culture or entitlement from players was the biggest reason. And, a preview of Wild Card Weekend in NFL Playoff Tree.

HR2 - Jon shares with KJ from his article he wrote about the top 3 candidates to become the Patriots' new head coach. Then, Jon explains why old friend Brian Flores is at the top of that list, why he should get serious consideration, and where the best place to rebuild the roster should come from. And, the nominees are announced for next week's Jaggy Awards.

HR1 - The guys get their first chance to react to Jerod Mayo's firing this past Sunday and say Eliot Wolf staying won't fix anything. Do changes need to happen at the upper management level to make the Patriots better? Then, names start to pop up as candidates to interview, but everything still leans towards Mike Vrabel being the ultimate answer. And, a look back on the season as to where Jerod Mayo started to lose his grip of the head coaching job.

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HR4 - Its time to look now into the future at what the Patriots need to do to get back to glory. Fitzy and Mego start by figuring out what the plan is going forward outside. Who are their favorites to become the next head coach? Then, there are more news outside of the Patriots to get into including a tough loss by the Celtics to one of the NBA's best in Oklahoma City. And, Mego details another incident surrounding food at the studio.

HR3 - Mego dives into the mood in the Patriots' locker room still reeling from the firing of Jerod Mayo. Is whatever new energy surrounding good or bad for the franchise? Then, Eliot Wolf is the next name fans have been looking at not to survive the next coaching staff which makes the most sense, but Robert Kraft hinted he could return. And, Bill Belichick didn't respond directly to Mayo's firing, but everyone knows he should be pretty happy.

HR2 - The time to look to the future is now and Fitzy and Mego have sights set on Mike Vrabel. Is Vrabel as the next man in charge the worst kept secret from Robert Kraft? Then, reflecting on the season and where doubt about Jerod Mayo's security began. And, was the decision to fire Mayo including Vrabel's presence and desire to be head coach?

HR1 - The nation is still reeling from the firing of Jerod Mayo and Fitzy and Mego get into what Robert Kraft had to say. Why this was the right move for Kraft to fix the mistake that he himself caused. Then, some say they're shocked at the Patriots firing Mayo; those people clearly haven't been watching the product for a full 17 games. And, before the Mayo news from yesterday, Joe Milton was the lone bright spot in a day of misery.

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HR3 - Travis is joined by Bet QL's PJ Glasser to talk about the best bets to make for the NFL in Week 18, the postseason, and the college football playoff. Then, the Celtics get a huge win in Minnesota, but the Bruins weren't so lucky in New York which sparks a debate about if this season should be seen as a success if the B's make the playoffs. And, Travis yearns for Joe Milton to make the start over Drake Maye this Sunday.

HR2 - Travis gets into the playoff picture and scenarios in the NFL and what are the most likely outcomes in the AFC. Then, a look into the NFC and why Sunday night's showdown between the Lions and Vikings could increase Detroit's Super Bowl chances with a loss. And, early predictions for the Super Bowl matchup and winner in New Orleans.

HR1 - Travis is embroiled in the chaotic comments from Jahlani Tavai and Deatrich Wise and further illustrates why this should cause Jerod Mayo to be let go. Then, with Mayo potentially being out, Robert Kraft should give the new hire the keys to let them choose their own coaching staff AND general manager. And, draft position is on the line with Travis Hunter and a bevy of needs on the table.

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