Mike Vrabel is rounding out his coaching staff headlined by a third stint at offensive coordinator by Josh McDaniels. Joe gets into if this is a good hire from Vrabel and what McDaniels could bring to Drake Maye and the offense. Also, is Terrell Williams a trustworthy hire at defensive coordinator? Then, its not a struggle or a hot streak so we need to diagnose what is going with the Celtics. And, the Bruins are running out of time to save their season, but an inevitable rebuild might need to start sooner rather than later.

The worst kept secret is out as Mike Vrabel was named the next head coach of the Patriots by Robert Kraft. What can the former Super Bowl champion and team hall of famer fix and does this help move the trajectory for the franchise forward? Plus, the defending champs haven't been playing that well recently, but the concern level for the Celtics is still low (for the time being). And, the Bruins find inspiration from an unlikely source, but they aren't out of the woods yet.

The best time of the year for football has arrived with the start of the NFL playoffs kicking off with Wild Card Weekend. The episode of the sub-series previews every single game and detailing which teams are on upset alert with their dreams of a Super Bowl dashed. Joe also gives his prediction for who will play each in the Super Bowl and who will hoist the Lombardi Trophy down in New Orleans in February.

Joe is back from the holiday break where so much has happened mainly in the past week when Robert Kraft fired Jerod Mayo making him a one and done head coach. Was this the right decision and where did things go wrong for Mayo since the last time we had an episode? Also, Mike Vrabel seems like the next guy in waiting, but the interview process should be taken seriously for guys like Ben Johnson in such an important offseason for the Patriots. And, the Celtics might be getting hot while the Bruins certainly aren't.

In a season full of dysfunctional, one video of the Krafts and one shot at his offensive coordinator has Jerod Mayo at a tipping point with Patriots' fans and potentially ownership. Joe gets into just how bad things have been since Sunday's abysmal loss in Arizona and if this could be the beginning of the end for Mayo as head coach. Also, Alex Van Pelt seems like he'll be the fall guy if Mayo does survive the rest of the season. And, what's the hold up on the lack of Red Sox moves since they grabbed Garrett Crochet?

Contrary to what has happened over the past few years, the Red Sox made a big splash and traded for pitcher Garrett Crochet. Joe explains what kind of ace the Sox just acquired and what the mood is now surrounding ownership's willingness to spend big. Then, Craig Breslow salvaged his time at the Winter Meetings in Dallas, but still has a long way to go on his to-do list of needs for the offseason. And, Bill Belichick is back in the coaching ranks, but in the college game; why is he not in the NFL?

Since firing Jim Montgomery, the Bruins have found new life under Joe Sacco and have seemingly had a reversal of fortunes to their season. Joe chats with WEEI Bruins' writer Scott McLaughlin about the change the B's went through and the boost the move made to the rest of the squad. Also, Scott explains why parting with Montgomery was a hard decision for management to make, but so far seems like the right move. And, how the scoring went from nonexistent to super in the span of a few games.

Another week has gone by where the Patriots can't get out of their own way and drop a winnable game against the Colts. Joe discusses the biggest issues with Jerod Mayo and the coaching staff about gameday decisions. Then, the race for Juan Soto continues and the Red Sox are still in the fight, but the chances the Sox actually land the most coveted free agent. And, Joe Sacco keeps the Bruins rolling and the Celtics are getting boosts from two players in particular who should get some love.

Don Sweeney and the Bruins officially pulled the plug on Jim Montgomery and fired the head coach after a slow and below average start to the season. Joe looks at how much blame Montgomery gets for the troubles among the black and gold and how the team can salvage their year. Then, no shock to see the Patriots fall to the Rams, but the chaos in Foxborough is shocking to hear about. And, the case for Jayson Tatum as NBA MVP starts to get emphasized after the Celtics ending the Cavaliers' undefeated run.

Its the return of the sub-series "Speak On It" where Joe details the landscape of the NFL with roughly two months to go until the playoff picture is set. Just how wide open is the league with only one unbeaten team left and the real challengers towards the Chiefs' hopes of a three-peat. Also, what's the balance between how many good teams and how many bad teams there are with tankathon taking a big swing after this week? And, the likelihood that the two current top teams in the AFC and NFC will meat in New Orleans in February.