Off The Pike with Brian Barrett

Brian opens by explaining why the Patriots’ upcoming game against the Jaguars could be the perfect matchup for Drake Maye to break out of his slump (0:00). Then, he chats with The Boston Herald’s Zack Cox about how the running game will fare without Michael Onwenu, how the Pats secondary will defend the Jags’ dangerous receivers, game predictions, and more (12:00). Brian and Jamie end with the best bets for Week 3 (59:00).

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Host: Brian Barrett

Guest: Zack Cox

Producer: Jamie McClellan

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Brian opens by assessing the Red Sox season, whether they have what it takes to make a playoff run, and why the Sox decided to extend Chad Tracy and Craig Breslow now (0:00). Then, he chats with Mass Live’s Chris Mason about the Patriots first two games, what is up with Drake Maye, how the Pats will split carries between Rhamondre Stevenson and TreVeyon Henderson going forward, Zak Kuhr’s defensive philosophy, and more (26:25). Then, Brian and Jamie end by chatting about the Sox and the NFL (1:10:00).

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Host: Brian Barrett

Guest: Chris Mason

Producer: Jamie McClellan

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Brian opens by discussing Drake Maye’s slow start to the season, and why the Patriots offense hasn’t been nearly as productive as last year (0:00). Then, he chats with three-time Super Bowl champ James White about the Pats’ win over the Steelers, the defense’s impressive performance, how the offense can get back on track, and more (17:30). Then, Brian and producer Jamie take a listener call about the game, and celebrate the Red Sox clinching a playoff berth (42:40).

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Host: Brian Barrett

Guest: James White

Producer: Jamie McClellan

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Brian opens by comparing Mike Vrabel’s coaching style to the NFL’s other top young coaches (0:00). Then, he chats with The Fan’s Andrew Fillipponi about the Pats-Steelers game, Aaron Rodgers’s second year as the Steelers QB, the beginning of the Mike McCarthy era in Pittsburgh, how the Pats offense can get going, game predictions, and more (8:30). Brian and Jamie end with the best bets for Week 2 of the NFL season, and touch on the Robert Kraft-Macklemore controversy (47:50).

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Host: Brian Barrett

Guest: Andrew Fillipponi

Producer: Jamie McClellan

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Brian opens by looking at how the Patriots can weather the AJ Brown injury, and which young players need to step up in his absence (0:00). Then, he chats with The Athletic’s Chad Graff about the Pats’ rushing attack with Rhamondre Stevenson and TreVeyon Henderson, how the pass rush fared against the Seahawks, other notable storylines in the AFC in Week 1, and more (16:30). Brian and Jamie end by discussing Paul George’s introductory press conference with the Celtics, and some Red Sox odds and ends (48:00).

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Host: Brian Barrett

Guest: Chad Graff

Producer: Jamie McClellan

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