Off The Pike with Brian Barrett

Brian offers up some final thoughts on the Pats-Bills game, including the Pats offense versus man coverage and why the defense had so much trouble stopping Josh Allen and James Cook (0:45). Then, he chats with CLNS Media’s Bobby Manning about a couple of tough recent losses from the C’s, Jaylen Brown’s All-NBA-caliber play, the Celtics’ streaky 3-point shooting, and more (24:40). Brian ends with a couple of listener calls before he and Jamie talk about a disappointing Red Sox offseason so far (1:08:15). 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 [email protected]. 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brian recaps the Patriots’ loss to the Bills on Sunday, including a terrific first half but a brutal second-half collapse (0:45). Then, Brian chats with three-time Super Bowl champ James White about the game, the Pats' bad red zone defense, why the offense sputtered in the second half, TreVeyon Henderson’s explosiveness, and more (33:30). Brian ends with some listener calls before he and Jamie offer up some final thoughts on the game (1:01:30) . 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 [email protected]. 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 opens by discussing some big MLB moves, including Pete Alonso to the Orioles, and why the Red Sox didn’t sign him (0:45). Then, he chats with MassLive’s Mark Daniels about the huge Patriots-Bills game on Sunday and if Drake Maye and the Pats can unseat Josh Allen and the Bills in the AFC East (23:30). Brian and Jamie end with their best bets for Week 15 (1:00:25). 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 [email protected]. 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brian discusses the MLB Winter Meetings and some players he thinks that the Red Sox may be interested in, including Pete Alonso. Then, he chats with The Ringer’s Michael Pina about the surprisingly good Celtics, Neemias Queta’s remarkable improvements, where Joe Mazzulla ranks among the NBA’s best coaches, and more (21:30). Then, he and Jamie answer a listener email on the Pats (1:01:00). 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 [email protected]. 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: Michael Pina Producer: Jamie McClellan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brian gives out his Sunday Thoughts on some recent Red Sox moves, whether Sox ownership is all in on winning a championship, the current College Football Playoff format, and more (0:45). Then, he chats with Chad Finn about the Celtics’ hot streak, Jalen Brown’s improved playmaking, when a possible Jayson Tatum return could happen, the comparisons between the ’01 Patriots and the current team, and more (24:30). Then, Brian and Jamie answer a listener call and an email (1:17:30). 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 [email protected]. 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices