clock menu more-arrow no yes mobile

Filed under:

Bill Simmons on the Pats’ Playoff Chances, Trade Candidates, and All Aboard the Brogdon Bandwagon!

Brian and Bill celebrate Rhamondre Stevenson’s excellent season and discuss the current states of the Red Sox and Celtics

By Brian Barrett and Bill Simmons
Detroit Lions v New England Patriots Photo by Kathryn Riley/Getty Images


Brian and Bill discuss the Patriots season and why things are looking up in Foxborough (0:00). They touch upon Zappe vs. Mac, Rhamondre Stevenson’s stellar season, some potential trades, and more, before turning to the Celtics’ upcoming season (37:00). They end by begrudgingly discussing the sad state of affairs in Red Sox Nation (55:00).

We want to hear from you! Leave Brian a message on the listener line at 617-396-7172.

Host: Brian Barrett
Producer: Jamie McClellan
Additional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti

Subscribe: Spotify / Apple Podcasts / Stitcher / RSS

Next Up In Off the Pike

The Latest

The Friendships of ‘Sex Education’ With Joanna Robinson

Spurred by the release of the show’s fourth season, Erika and Jo take a look at the various relationships throughout the series

By Erika Ramirez and Joanna Robinson
TheGrill Special Event With Charlie Collier Of AMC Networks And Special Guest Kevin Smith Presented By TheWrap July 2017
Play

Village Roadshow CEO Steve Mosko Stops By to Chat TV, Family, and More

Steve Mosko, who helped oversee ‘Breaking Bad,’ ‘Shark Tank,’ and ‘The Crown,’ stops in to discuss his career beginnings, the changing landscape of television, and nepo babies

By Heidi Montag and Spencer Pratt

The Damian Lillard Trade Changes Everything for the Bucks

Dame is headed to Milwaukee in a stunning three-team blockbuster, potentially solving both the Bucks’ present and future problems

By Zach Kram

Canelo-Charlo Preview With Leonard Ellerbe and Shaun King

Raheem is joined by Mayweather Promotions CEO Leonard Ellerbe to discuss Jermell Charlo–Canelo Alvarez

By Raheem Palmer

‘Ahsoka’ Episode 7 Recap: Moving the Pieces Around the Peridea Chessboard

"Dreams and Madness" is a classic setup episode that saves the series’ powder for the big finish. But for a fairly inconsequential episode on a plot level, it’s still a fast-moving, mostly entertaining trip.

By Ben Lindbergh

The Rock at Elimination Chamber? Plus, Unpacking Jade Cargill’s Interview on ‘The Masked Man Show.’

Ben, Khal, and Brian kick off the show by celebrating Brian’s two-year Ringer-versary and reflecting on his first interaction with David Shoemaker

By Ben Cruz, Khal Davenport, and 1 more