Boston Sports Journal's Mike Giardi joined WEEI Afternoons with Hart and Fitzy to react to the Patriots' early moves in NFL free agency, shed light on the team's plans on the offensive side of the football in free agency moving forward, and much more.

On today's edition of Three Point Stance: Hart admits that he hates LeBron James (and, maybe basketball in general), Fitzy lauds the Patriots for spending big on DT Milton Williams, and Stiz and Dan assert that all Boston sports teams, not just the Red Sox, have become the "interest kings" in free agency.

Hart and Fitzy react to the breaking news report that the Patriots made a big splash on the defensive side of the football, signing DT Milton Williams to a massive four-year contract. Plus, the guys recap the flurry of moves made by the New England Patriots at the start of NFL free agency, and they break down the moves that they believe will have the best impact the 2025 team. They also discuss why, as of 3PM, the team had yet to add pieces that would help Drake Maye and the offense.

Hart and Fitzy recap the flurry of moves made by the New England Patriots at the start of NFL free agency, and they break down the moves that they believe will have the best impact the 2025 team.

Hart and Fitzy react to the breaking news report that the Patriots made a big splash on the defensive side of the football, signing DT Milton Williams to a massive four-year contract.

From 'Play Tessie' (subscribe here): The Mad Fisherman Charlie Moore joins the show for a wide-ranging conversation with Gordo, Sammy, and Pat (emphasis on wide). A dive into a wild weekend of news surrounding the Bruins and the trades they made. Does Charlie think trading Brad Marchand was a good idea and what Red Sox trade compares the best? Then, Charlie reveals the persistence that gave him his start and which celebrity gave him his favorite moment from his many fishing trips. And, Charlie looks back fondly on one of his favorite Red Sox players and gives his outlook for the 2025 season.

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The best conversations about the Patriots this week from The Greg Hill Show, Jones & Keefe, and WEEI Afternoons. With the Patriots seemingly kicking the tires on every wide receiver, what does DK Metcalf's trade request mean for New England? Who are their other wide receiver targets? Plus, a conversation with Tom E. Curran, and sifting through the countless rumors connecting the Patriots to myriad players with free agency set to open next week. That and much more this on Best Of the Patriots on WEEI!

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(HOUR 1) Hart and Fitzy react to the breaking news that Bruins' forward Charlie Coyle has been traded to the Colorado Avalanche, and they analyze the package of players and draft picks that was returned to Boston in the deal. Plus, the guys nominate their winners of the week in Boston sports, including Red Sox prospect Marcelo Mayer, and the secondary scorers on the Boston Celtics. They also evaluate the Bruins' moves made ahead of the 2025 NHL Trade Deadline as it drew to a close. (HOUR 2) Hart, Fitzy and Johnson react to seismic trades made by the Boston Bruins "at the buzzer" of the 2025 NHL Trade Deadline involving captain Brad Marchand and long-time defenseman Brandon Carlo. Plus, the guys hear from Bruins' fans on the heels of a historic day for Boston, a group of fans who are divided on the team's decisions made at the 2025 NHL Trade Deadline. They also evaluate whether the Bruins are "re-tooling" their team moving forward, or if this should be characterized as a full-on roster rebuild. (HOUR 3) WEEI's Scott McLaughlin joins WEEI Afternoons with Hart, Fitzy and Johnson to react to a historically active day for the Bruins at the NHL Trade Deadline, evaluate the assets sent back to the Bruins in today's deals, shed light on the players who will be getting more playing time in Boston for the rest of the season, and much more. Plus, long-time Red Sox radio broadcaster Joe Castiglione joins the guys to share an update on his life after retiring from the broadcast booth on a full-time basis, discuss the team's moves this offseason and the feeling around this year's spring training camp, and much more. They also debate whether the Bruins will be major players in free agency in 2025. (HOUR 4) Hart, Fitzy and Johnson discuss the countless positives and negatives that come along with Brad Marchand, a fan-favorite, being traded by the Boston Bruins. Plus, while the guys wait for Boston Bruins' GM Don Sweeney to confirm the Brad Marchand deal and address the media, we hear from Bruins' fans on the countless stories that developed today. They also discuss options available to the Bruins to become their next permanent head coach, and they learn an interesting fact about one potential candidate.

Hart, Fitzy and Johnson discuss the countless positives and negatives that come along with Brad Marchand, a fan-favorite, being traded by the Boston Bruins. Plus, while the guys wait for Boston Bruins' GM Don Sweeney to confirm the Brad Marchand deal and address the media, we hear from Bruins' fans on the countless stories that developed today. They also discuss options available to the Bruins to become their next permanent head coach, and they learn an interesting fact about one potential candidate.