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Brian compares this year’s Patriots offense to the Cam Newton–led offense in 2020 and assesses who is to blame for the team’s offensive shortcomings this season (0:30). Later, he chats with The Ringer’s Michael Pina about the Celtics’ hot start, Jayson Tatum’s place among the NBA’s most complete players, Malcolm Brogdon’s impressive contributions, and more (19:30). Brian ends with a listener call before touching on the B’s win over the Blues and the Red Sox’s offseason plans (48:30).
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Host: Brian Barrett
Producer: Jamie McClellan
Additional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti

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Brian Barrett is a contributor to The Ringer and host of the Boston sports podcast ‘Off the Pike.’ He’s also done some work on ‘The Ringer Gambling Show.’ He’s known for his analytical approach and in the past has worked as a radio host for Red Sox pre- and postgame coverage.

Brian Barrett

Michael Pina is a senior staff writer at The Ringer who covers the NBA.

Michael Pina

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