Off The Pike with Brian Barrett

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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Brian discusses the Patriots’ wide receiver depth following the news that AJ Brown is heading to IR and who needs to step up the most to fill the void (0:00). Then, he chats with Baseball America’s Ian Cundall about the Red Sox-Royals series, Payton Tolle’s terrific rookie season, which pitchers could come off the injured list soon to help the Sox as they head towards the postseason, and more (20:50). Brian and Jamie end by discussing Week 1 of the NFL season, and a listener email on the Pats (1:10:35).

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Host: Brian Barrett

Guest: Ian Cundall

Producer: Jamie McClellan

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Brian opens by discussing Drake Maye’s terrible game in Seattle and whether there are serious concerns about him and the Patriots offense going forward (0:00). Then, he chats with three-time Super Bowl champ James White about the Patriots’ loss, the A.J. Brown injury, how the defense fared against the Seahawks offense, and more (27:30). Brian and producer Jamie end with their best bets for Week 1 of the NFL season (1:00:50).

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Host: Brian Barrett

Guest: James White

Producer: Jamie McClellan

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Brian discusses cornerback Christian Gonzalez’s new contract extension, why it took so long, and where that leaves the team entering the season. Then, he chats with The Ringer’s Steve Muench about the Patriots-Seahawks game on Wednesday night and how the Pats offense can move the ball against the Seahawks defense (22:30). They assess the Pats offensive line, give predictions and picks for the game, and more. Brian and Jamie end with some last thoughts on the big game (1:14:40).

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Host: Brian Barrett

Guest: Steve Muench

Producer: Jamie McClellan

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