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Brian explains why he thinks the Patriots are going to win the Super Bowl (0:00). Then, he chats with The Ringer’s Steven Ruiz about the game, Drake Maye vs. Sam Darnold, whether Rhamondre Stevenson and the Pats’ rushing game can move the ball against a great Seahawks defense, game predictions, and more (31:10). Then, Brian and Jamie discuss the NBA trade deadline and give out their best Super Bowl bets (1:05:40). 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 [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: Steven Ruiz Producer: Jamie McClellan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brian reacts to the Celtics trading Anfernee Simons and a draft pick to the Bulls for center Nikola Vucevic and discusses why the C’s made the move. Then, he does a Metric Man breakdown of some key matchups in the Patriots-Seahawks Super Bowl and explains why they indicate that the Pats have a good shot at winning (13:40). Then, he chats with The Boston Globe’s Chad Finn about the Super Bowl, Robert Kraft's and Bill Belichick's Pro Football Hall of Fame snubs, and why no one in the national media is giving the Pats much of a shot at winning on Sunday (40:25). Brian and Jamie take a couple of calls on the Pats, C’s, and Red Sox (1:13:10). 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 [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

Brian discusses Drake Maye’s ailing shoulder before hitting on the Red Sox’s trade that sends Jordan Hicks to the White Sox (0:00). He also revisits the increasingly terrible Rafael Devers trade. Then, Brian chats with CLNS Media’s Evan Valenti about the Celtics’ win over the Bucks on Sunday, Hugo González’s impressive rookie season, Derrick White’s improved 3-point shooting, and more (29:00). Brian and Jamie end by chatting about the Bruins’ disappointing loss to the Lightning on Sunday and a recent Red Sox ticket price lawsuit (1:12:00). 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: Evan Valenti Producer: Jamie McClellan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brian starts with the news that Jayson Tatum hasn’t decided whether he will return to the court this season, and what factors Tatum is weighing (0:00). Then, he chats with the Boston Herald’s Andrew Callahan about how the Patriots will try to game plan for the Seahawks and a look back at some of the reasons the Pats have been so successful this year (12:10). Then, he chats with writer and Pro Football Hall of Fame voter Gary Myers about why Bill Belichick was not elected to the hall of fame this year, flaws in the voting process, and Robert Kraft’s case for the hall of fame (45:15). Brian and Jamie end with some final thoughts on the sports calendar this week (1:27:45). 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: Andrew Callahan and Gary Myers Producer: Jamie McClellan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brian addresses news that Bill Belichick was not selected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame (0:00). Then, he gets to the reports that Drake Maye’s shoulder is banged up and looks at his postseason thus far before remarking on the Patriots’ incredibly quick rebuild under Mike Vrabel (7:30) . Then, he chats with NBC Sports’ Tom Giles about the Super Bowl, seeing former Celtics Jrue Holiday and Robert Williams III in the Garden on Monday night, and when Jayson Tatum might return (36:30). Brian and Jamie end with a mailbag question about the most improbable championship runs in Boston sports history (1:20:20). 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: Tom Giles Producer: Jamie McClellan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brian discusses the Patriots’ win over the Broncos in the AFC championship game, another dominant performance from the defense, how the snow impacted the second half, and Drake Maye’s timely rushes (0:00). Then, he chats with three-time Super Bowl champion James White about the game, a couple of close calls that went the Pats’ way, playing in Denver, and more (23:10). Then, he touches on the Celtics and their recent late-game defensive lapses (54:40). Brian and producer Jamie end with some listener calls before offering up some final thoughts on the game (1:09:30). 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 discusses the upcoming AFC championship and why Denver has proved to be such a tough place to play for the Patriots before touching on the Celtics’ win over the Pacers on Wednesday (0:00). Then, he chats with MassLive’s Mark Daniels about the Pats-Broncos game, this unbelievable season, Mike Vrabel’s effect on the franchise, whether Jarrett Stidham can possibly find success against the Pats defense, and more (28:00). Brian and Jamie end with their best bets for the NFL conference championships (1:15:00). 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: Mark Daniels Producer: Jamie McClellan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brian starts the podcast by assessing Drake Maye’s postseason thus far, and if he can turn in a better performance against Denver, before recapping the Celtics’ close loss to Detroit (0:00). Then, he chats with The Ringer’s Steven Muench about the upcoming AFC championship, enjoying the Patriots’ surprisingly great season, how the Patriots’ offensive line will hold up against the Bronco’s elite pass rush, and how the Pats run game could be a major factor (27:30). Brian and Jamie end with a listener call, before discussing the NFL coaching vacancies and more (1:05:40). 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 [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: Steven Muench Producer: Jamie McClellan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brian reacts to the Patriots’ win over the Texans, which sends them to the AFC championship, and discusses why Mike Vrabel has been so successful in his first season as head coach (0:00). Then, he chats with Boston sports superfan Kevin Hench about the game, the Pats’ five defensive takeaways, how Drake Maye and the offense fared against the Texans’ vaunted defense, and more (23:30). Then, Brian discusses a couple potential infielders the Red Sox could target, and what moves the Celtics could make as the trade deadline approaches (57:30). Brian and Jamie end with a listener call and some final thoughts on the Pats game (1:09:40). 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 [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: Kevin Hench Producer: Jamie McClellan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brian breaks down the Red Sox’s newest signing: Ranger Suarez, and why the Red Sox now have one of the best starting rotations in Major League Baseball (0:00). Then, he chats with ESPN Radio’s Jeremy Branham about the Patriots-Texans game on Sunday, the Texans run game vs. the Pats rush defense, how the Pats’ running backs and tight ends could exploit the tough Texans defense in the passing game, game predictions, and more (21:00). Brian and Jamie end with their picks and best bets for the divisional round of the NFL playoffs (45:25). 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: Jeremy Branham Producer: Jamie McClellan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brian begins by assessing Craig Breslow’s job performance in the aftermath of Alex Bregman’s departure and the hole he leaves at third base (0:00). Then, he chats with MassLive’s Chris Mason about the Pats’ wild-card win over the Chargers, Drake Maye’s performance grade, Robert Spillane’s impact on the defense, and the Texans’ win over the Steelers on Monday night (23:20). Brian and Jamie end with some potential trades the Celtics could make to bolster the roster (56:30). 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: Chris Mason Producer: Jamie McClellan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brian reacts to the Patriots’ playoff win over the Chargers, including a tremendous defensive effort and some playoff jitters from Drake Maye (0:00). Then, Brian chats with three-time Super Bowl champ James White about the game, Rhamondre Stevenson’s impact, Drake Maye’s scrambling ability, and Mike Vrabel outcoaching Jim Harbaugh (21:00). Then, he discusses the news that Alex Bregman is signing with the Cubs and how the Red Sox let him get away (44:00). Brian and Jamie end with some listener calls and some last thoughts on the Pats’ win (1:07:00). 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: James White Producer: Jamie McClellan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brian opens by discussing why the Patriots should win on Sunday and why much of the NFL media seems to be rooting against them before touching on the Celtics’ loss to the Nuggets on Wednesday night (0:00). Then, he chats with the Boston Herald’s Zack Cox about the Chargers-Pats game, how the Pats can take advantage of the Chargers’ banged-up offensive line, Josh McDaniels’s creative play calling, the Pats’ dynamic running back duo, and more (20:30). Then, Brian and Jamie give out their picks and best bets for the wild-card round of the NFL playoffs (55:15). 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: Zack Cox Producer: Jamie McClellan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brian discusses his initial thoughts about the upcoming Patriots-Chargers playoff game, and why the Patriots should win, before hitting on Drake Maye’s MVP case and what the Celtics should do with Jayson Tatum (0:00). Then, he chats with The Ringer’s Justin Verrier about the Celtics’ terrific season, Brad Stevens’s amazing job as GM, where the Celtics rank among the NBA’s top contenders, and more (24:40). Brian and Jamie end with a listener call before discussing the Red Sox’s offseason and Drake Maye vs. Matthew Stafford (58:30). 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: Justin Verrier Producer: Jamie McClellan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brian breaks down the Patriots’ blowout win over the Dolphins and why Drake Maye deserves to win the NFL's MVP, before marveling at Jaylen Brown’s 50-point game in the Celtics’ win over the Clippers on Saturday night (0:00). Then, Brian chats with three-time Super Bowl champ James White about the Pats win and Rhamondre Stevenson’s rejuvenated running (40:30). They break down Week 18 around the NFL, and the next week's Pats-Chargers playoff game. Brian and producer Jamie end with a listener call before offering up some final thoughts on the Pats as they head into the playoffs (1:05:30). 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