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Hour 3 kicks off with Kyle Crabbs breaking down the Dolphins' quarterback situation, praising Quinn Ewers' decision-making while cautioning against relying solely on him. He discusses potential moves with Tua Tagovailoa, the need for a competing QB, and other roster considerations like extending De'Von Achane, stressing the importance of a thorough GM hiring process. Joe adds his thoughts on key Dolphins defenders, including bringing back Jordyn Brooks, Rasul Douglas, and Jack Jones, while noting Chop Robinson's disappointing sophomore season. The hour wraps with Boston Globe writer Ben Volin previewing the Dolphins' upcoming matchup against the Patriots, praising Mike Vrabel and Josh McDaniels, highlighting Drake Maye's breakout year, and weighing in on Stefon Diggs' impact and the ongoing Belichick-Patriots divorce
After a brief intro covering Stefon Diggs facing charges of felony strangulation and misdemeanor assault, The Boston Sports Journal's Mike Giardi joins Andrew to break down the Patriots' potential matchups versus the Chargers, Bills and Texans in the Wild Card round. The guys also share their Pats-Jets film notes and are joined by a special guest for a new edition of "OK, let me have it." ⏰EPISODE TIMELINE⏰ 00:00 Intro 00:50 Reacting to the charges against Stefon Diggs 12:30 Mike Giardi joins to react to Patriots-Jets 16:00 Reacting to Drake Maye's day 23:30 Coping with Mack Hollins' injury 27:47 Rhamondre Stevenson TD 29:25 Josh McDaniels' masterclass 32:32 More takeaways from win vs Jets 38:57 PrizePicks! 40:24 How would the Patriots fare in a matchup with the Chargers? 52:24 How would the Patriots fare in a matchup with the Texans? 1:01:09 How would the Patriots fare in a matchup with the Bills? 1:08:00 “OK, let me have it.” with a special guest! 1:14:48 Dad pod Pats Interference on CLNS Media is Powered by: Prize Picks
Patriots Quarterback Drake Maye joins WEEI Afternoons after the Patriots defeated the Jets and won the AFC East. Maye says Josh McDaniels and all the Patriots' coaches always do their part, and it's on players to execute. He is proud of Efton Chism III for stepping up yesterday, and discusses what it was like for the team to clinch the division on the bus ride home.
HR2 - Bahl, Carroll, and Mclaughlin continue to recap the holiday including an underwhelming NFL slate, a great day of NBA games, and more. The guys are sick of having to stream sporting events on marquee games, is the product even good on these streaming games? Patriots RB Rhamondre Stevenson joins the show on a Patriots Friday to discuss his relationship with rookie TreVeyon Henderson, Josh McDaniels offense, and more.
Can Drake Maye live up to Tom Brady's level? How long does Josh McDaniels have to stay in New England for? How has Drake Maye been succeeding over Matthew Stafford for his MVP case? What would you give Boston sports players for Christmas? What is the direction for 2nd and 3rd base for the Boston Red Sox? Looking at the entire AFC playoff path for the Patriots. And how long do you warm up for car for in the winter?
Phil Perry talks with Brian Hoyer to get his thoughts and insight on the offense Josh McDaniels runs, and how it differs from other styles around the NFL. What has been the key to Drake Maye thriving in this offense?00:00 Getting to know the different offensive systems in the NFL7:00 Why has Drake Maye been able to execute what Josh McDaniels wants11:30 Why don't other teams want to teach QBs to read coverage?20:00 how many QBs run a hybrid combination concept?24:00 Hoyer goes to the whiteboard to break down the X's and O's
The Drive features Drake Maye establishing his trust with Josh McDaniels, becoming a team that plays 60 minutes, and hinting at a dark side when it comes to the refs and certain calls.
The Drives includes Drake Maye putting his trust into Josh McDaniels and showing a bit of a dark side when it comes to the refs // Andy and Fitzy battle in some holiday trivia // And was hiring Bobby Petrino a good move by Bill Belichick
The best Patriots conversations of the week from The Greg Hill Show, Jones & Keefe, and WEEI Afternoons. Is there actually any drama between Mike Vrabel and Josh McDaniels? Will the Patriots' offense bounce back in Baltimore? Has Stefon Diggs exceeded expectations?
The best Patriots conversations of the week from The Greg Hill Show, Jones & Keefe, and WEEI Afternoons. Is there actually any drama between Mike Vrabel and Josh McDaniels? Will the Patriots' offense bounce back in Baltimore? Has Stefon Diggs exceeded expectations?
The best Patriots conversations of the week from The Greg Hill Show, Jones & Keefe, and WEEI Afternoons. Is there actually any drama between Mike Vrabel and Josh McDaniels? Will the Patriots' offense bounce back in Baltimore? Has Stefon Diggs exceeded expectations?
(0:00) Leroy Irvin & Cerrone Battle begin Hour #2 with the talk of the Patriots, following a Week 15 loss to Buffalo, Can the Patriots bounce back against the Baltimore Ravens? The dynamic duo preview the Pats-Ravens Matchup on Sunday Night.(9:17) Irvin & Battle discuss Drake Maye's MVP odds taking a hit after last week's loss to Buffalo. If Maye shines in primetime, is he back on top of the MVP running?(19:16) With 3 games left, have your expectations for the Patriots changed fresh off the hands of defeat by the Bills?(26:51) Leroy & Cerrone get into the Mike Vrabel-Josh McDaniels dynamic. Do you believe they're getting along well, for an arranged marriage?-------------------------------------------FOLLOW ON TWITTER/X: @BostonLIrvin | @Cerrone_Battle | @jorgiesepulvedaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Ken and Curtis react to the Patriots loss against the Bills. Baltimore has more to lose in this game, but how can the Patriots return to form after blowing a huge lead to the Bills last week? Are Mike Vrabel and Josh McDaniels on good terms? Fenway Sports Group sold the Penguins, will they spend on the Red Sox?
Jared Stillman joins Ken and Curtis to discuss Mike Vrabel's time in Tennessee. Stillman thinks Vrabel clearly does not want to keep Josh McDaniels and would prefer to bring in his own guys to his coaching staff. Ken and Curtis look at the Patriots' outlook for the playoffs if they are able to win their division. Will Alex Bregman return to the Red Sox?
In a 90 minute sprint, Arcand gives his early thoughts on the Ravens and puts a stamp on any potential friction between Mike Vrabel and Josh McDaniels. it may be quiet, but keep an antenna up for something to occur down the road. Then, injuries on the defensive side of the ball along with having a hard time containing Josh Allen should create some worry for Patriots' fans ahead of Sunday night against Lamar Jackson and Derrick Henry. And, it looks like there's a blinking contest going on between the Red Sox and Diamondbacks when it comes to Ketel Marte and Alex Bregman.
(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand discuss the response Greg Bedard got when asking around about whether Mike Vrabel could move on from Josh McDaniels.(15:17) We touch on how concerning the current state of the Patriots' defense is.(24:47) Zo does his best Pat McAfee impression and gives his prediction for Patriots-Ravens on Sunday.(32:41) We finish up the hour with The Football Card.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Jones and Keefe catch up on the rollercoaster of a week it has been for Josh McDaniels and Mike Vrabel. This drama is all made up... right?
Patriots offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels addresses the media on Thursday, December 18, 2025.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Tom E. Curran joins WEEI Afternoons with Andy Hart, Nick “Fitzy” Stevens, and Ted Johnson to discuss the relationship between Mike Vrabel and Josh McDaniels, the impact Stefon Diggs will have on the rest of the season, Sunday's matchup with the Ravens, and more! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
(0:00) Bob Beers, color commentator on the 98.5 The Sports Hub Bruins Radio Network, joins Felger and Mazz to discuss the latest with the Bruins. (12:22) The callers weigh in on all that the guys have discussed on the show. (21:34) Thoughts on what friend of the program Jared Stillman had to say about Mike Vrabel and Josh McDaniels and their relationship. Plus, The Final Word! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
On this episode, Greg Bedard and Nick Cattles preview the Patriots' huge Sunday night clash with the Baltimore Ravens. They go over concerning injury news and discuss recent comments from Mike Vrabel and Josh McDaniels in the wake of Sunday's loss to Buffalo. Greg breaks down his concerns about the Patriots' defense, Stefon Diggs, and Pop Douglas. The guys also discuss what to expect from the Ravens on Sunday and why they could cause Drake Maye some problems. The Greg Bedard Patriots Podcast is Powered by:
Patriots.com writer Mike Dussault joins the show to talk about if the Patriots can rebound from their loss to Buffalo, if there's any friction between Mike Vrabel and Josh McDaniels, and why no Robert Spillane could make stopping Lamar Jackson and Derrick Henry even harder.
(0:00) Felger, Mazz, and Mark Dondero kick off the show discussing Mike Vrabel and Josh McDaniels and their relationship. (17:34) The callers weigh in on the Patriots. (25:48) Why has the production of Stefon Diggs dipped in recent weeks? (33:14) More caller reaction to the Patriots and Sunday's loss to the Bills. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Hour 1 - Wiggy does not understand why people are brining up this Mike Vrabel and Josh McDaniels stuff. Is there disfunction between those two are people making that up?
The third hour begins with tonight's Headlines featuring the Celtics' recent two losses, an update on a surging Bruins team, and wondering what plan the Red Sox have after another head-scratching trade. Then, more criticism on the lack of an offseason from the Red Sox so far before discussing Brian Walshe's guilty verdict in the New England Nightly News. And, reading the tea leaves into Mike Vrabel and Josh McDaniels' relationship and wondering why McDaniels has been lacking praise from the head coach.
Meghan Ottolini joins Christian in studio to wrap up the Patriots conversation about their loss to the Bills. What was it during the week that could've thrown things off? Then, new light sheds on potential differing views between Josh McDaniels and Mike Vrabel, but they've been ignored since they had won 10 straight games. And, a quick look towards Sunday Night in Baltimore and the likelihood the Pats can get back on track in primetime.
WEEI's own Meghan Ottolini joins in studio to talk more about the Patriots' loss to the Bills and starts getting into potential friction between Mike Vrabel and Josh McDaniels. Is there something bigger from this past week of preparation?
(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand start the show by discussing how much blame Josh McDaniels deserves for the loss to the Bills.(14:37) The crew reacts to Greg Bedard putting the loss on Drake Maye and not Josh McDaniels.(23:05) We discuss a troubling pattern that Andrew Callahan has found with Drake Maye.(31:04) The guys finish the hour with calls on all the Patriots topics from earlier in the hour.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Does Mike Vrabel have a problem with Josh McDaniels or are people reading into things too much. Are the Pats going to be able to move past this loss? And Keefe reacts to McAvoy's chemistry comments // Alex Bregman to the Diamondbacks? // Would You Rather? // Keefe's top 10 movies of 2025 // WEEI Celtics Insider Justin Turpin joins the show // More on the Vrabel-McDaniels relationship // Best of Jones and Keefe '25: Best random baseball players // Reacting to Mike Vrabel's meeting with the media // Grab Bag // Clip du Jour/Crossover with WEEI Afternoon //
Hour 1 - Does Mike Vrabel have a problem with Josh McDaniels or are people reading into things too much. Pats going to be able to move past this loss and Keefe reacts to McAvoy's chemistry comments.
Topics discussed: Fans, media members begin to question the relationship between Mike Vrabel and Josh McDaniels // NFL analyst Mark Schlereth reacts to the Patriots' loss to the Buffalo Bills // Which area of the Patriots' loss to Buffalo was most concerning to our listeners? // Week 15 "Ted Talk": Ted Johnson's key takeaways from Patriots-Bills // Did the Patriots fuel the “fraud/fool's gold” crowd with their loss on Sunday? // Former Patriots' QB Brian Hoyer breaks down Drake Maye's late-game performance vs. Buffalo // Our takes on the biggest NFL storylines from Week 15 (Mahomes' injury, McCarthy's growth + more) // Three Point Stance, The Drive, Odds and Ends + more!
On today's edition of The Drive, Hart, Fitzy and Ted revisit their conversation on the state of the relationship between Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel and OC Josh McDaniels. Plus, they hear from NBC Sports Boston's Tom E. Curran and former Patriots' QB Brian Hoyer on the topic, and they revisit Mark Schlereth's thoughts on the Patriots' loss to the Bills.
Topics discussed: Patriots lose to the Bills; what went wrong in New England's second half collapse // Reacting to Stefon Diggs' comments about the Patriots' loss being "good for them" // How the Patriots can rebound after losing first game in 83 days // Patriots' CB Marcus Jones reacts to controversial pass interference call vs. Bills Sunday // Evaluating the relationship between Mike Vrabel, Josh McDaniels amid first year on Patriots staff together // Patriots' QB Drake Maye breaks down loss to Bills + previews tough road test in Baltimore // Reviewing the biggest NFL storylines from Week 15 in our "Pick-Six parlay" recap // Three Point Stance, The Drive, Odds and Ends + more!
Topics discussed: Ted Johnson on the uncertain state of the relationship between Mike Vrabel + Josh McDaniels (The Drive) // Our takes on the biggest NFL storylines from Week 15 (Mahomes' injury, Lawrence's dominance + more) // Former Celtics' coach Ime Udoka blasts refs after overtime loss to Nuggets (Odds and Ends)
Tom Curran adds to the Vrabel/McDaniels discussion // Mark Schlereth doesn't look at Patriots different after loss to Bills // The Patriots are a victim of their own success //
Longtime NFL quarterback Brian Hoyer joins WEEI Afternoons with Andy Hart, Nick “Fitzy” Stevens, and Ted Johnson to discuss Sunday's loss to the Bills, break down the positives, explain why Mike Vrabel should be thankful for Josh McDaniels, the need for a No. 1 WR, and preview Sunday Night Football against the Ravens. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Mike Vrabel / Josh McDaniels relationship
Topics discussed: Patriots host the Bills this weekend; which team has the “edge” in the matchup this time around? // Patriots' OC Josh McDaniels on the challenges facing the Patriots offense vs. Buffalo // Celtics suffer a historic second-half collapse + Bruins win fourth straight on Thursday // Why Boston Sports Journal's Mike Giardi believes the Patriots can beat the Bills by a score…or more // Ted Johnson's keys to victory for the Patriots in their matchup vs. the Bills // Comparing Drake Maye to Josh Allen ahead of their 2025 rematch at Gillette Stadium // Ferzoco Friday: how the NBA can fix the apathy around the NBA Cup // Three Point Stance, The Drive, Pick-Six parlay selections, Odds and Ends + more!
Josh McDaniels joins WEEI Afternoons with Andy Hart and Nick “Fitzy” Stevens to preview the Patriots' matchup with the Bills and Josh Allen, break down Drake Maye's development, and talk all things baked goods from the Maye household. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Ken and Curtis preview Patriots vs. Bills. How can the Patriots contain Josh Allen in order to clinch the AFC East? Robert Kraft deserves credit for bringing in Mike Vrabel and Josh McDaniels. We take calls on the Red Sox offseason so far.
They Said It part two hears from Josh McDaniels and if he wants to be in New England for a very long time.
Josh McDaniels reveals what he's learned during the Bye
Which team has the edge on Sunday? // Josh McDaniels reveals what he's learned during the Bye // Celtics miss 16 consecutive 3's in 2nd half in loss to Bucks //
Hart, Ted and Dan react to Josh McDaniels' answer on the topic of his offensive scheme being tough for young players to learn, and they react to Mike Giardi's prediction that the Patriots will win on Sunday by a touchdown or more.
Topics discussed: Josh McDaniels responds to criticism of his “tough to learn” offensive scheme (The Drive) // Sharing our official game picks in our NFL Week 15 “Pick-Six parlay” // Our official score predictions for Patriots-Bills in Week 15 (Odds and Ends)
Former Patriots and Bills QB Matt Cassel stops by Centered on Buffalo and brings the heat! He and Eric Wood break down the massive Bills-Patriots showdown, Drake Maye's ridiculous MVP-caliber season under Vrabel and Josh McDaniels, why Josh Allen remains the ultimate franchise QB, and who really deserves the lion's share of credit for the Patriots dynasty—Brady or Belichick? Cassel finally tells the complete, unfiltered stories from his legendary prank war with Tom Brady (glitter bombs, stolen tires, Atomic Balm in the underwear—the works), reacts to Philip Rivers un-retiring, explains how to fix the college football mess, and locks in his official Bills-Patriots pick. Pure gold for Bills Mafia, Patriots fans, and anyone who loves football and chaos. Go Bills!Brought to you by DraftKingsThe Centered on Buffalo Podcast is sponsored by:Waterboy Recover properly with @waterboy www.waterboy.com Dan-O's Seasoning Follow Dan-O's Seasoning on Social @danosseasoning https://danosseasoning.com/product/eric-woods-bundle/ 15% off code: ewoodNugsax Reusable Icenugsax.com10% Off CODE: buffalo
Patriots offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels addresses the media on Thursday, December 11, 2025.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Topics discussed: Reacting to the latest signings in Major League Baseball; is optimism among Red Sox fans this offseason starting to wane? // NFL analyst Mark Schlereth on why he is actively rooting against the Kansas City Chiefs right now // Ted Talk: Patriots storylines that Ted Johnson is following after the bye week // Ted Talk: the NFL teams that Ted wants the Patriots to avoid in the playoffs // Comparing the first waves of the Patriots and Chiefs dynasties as KC nears elimination // Former Patriots QB Brian Hoyer on Josh McDaniels' impact on the Patriots during their bye week // Is Patriots' QB Drake Maye developing into the next face of the NFL? // Three Point Stance, The Drive, Odds and Ends + more!
(0:00) Is it time for Steelers-Mike Tomlin to part ways?(24:00) PFT Mailbag(32:30) Patriots' turnaround (46:00) Major Week 14 matchups Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
To help preview Giants-Patriots, Chris Price from The Boston Globe joins the show to explain why the Pats are going to try and grind through tonight's game due to fatigue, a roughed up o-line meaning quick plays to playmakers, and why Josh McDaniels is working more around these injuries than Doug Marrone the o-line coach.