Jones and Keefe
Jones & Keefe is smart, opinionated Boston sports talk that mixes sharp analysis with real personality. Hosted by Adam Jones and Rich Keefe, the show blends informed debate, humor and a fan’s passion for everything that matters in New England sports. From breaking down the Patriots and tracking the Red Sox all season to Celtics championship expectations, Bruins battles and the biggest stories around the league, Jones & Keefe bring perspective without losing the edge. Thoughtful, entertaining and rooted in the city’s sports culture, the show sounds like Boston because it *is* Boston.
10-23-26 - Friday Full Show - Caleb Williams outduels Maye, McDaniels joins
Jones and Keefe break down Thursday's loss to the Bears, from Drake Maye's end zone interception to Ben Johnson outcoaching Mike Vrabel, and Josh McDaniels joins. Plus, the Friday 4 Pack, Top 5 Friday and the Grab Bag. 00:00 HR 1 - Did Caleb Williams outplay Drake Maye in Chicago? 42:51 HR 2 - Was Mike Vrabel outcoached by Ben Johnson? 1:27:26 HR 3 - Caleb Williams or Drake Maye: Who would you rather have? 2:09:53 HR 4 - Josh McDaniels on Drake Maye's end zone interceptions
HR 3 - Caleb Williams or Drake Maye: Who would you rather have?
Jones and Keefe debate who was better Thursday night and who they'd take long term, then dig into the Patriots' 16 missed tackles and Brag of the Week. 00:00 Caleb Williams or Drake Maye? 21:34 The Patriots' tackling woes 31:15 Week in review and Brag of the Week
HR 1 - Did Caleb Williams outplay Drake Maye in Chicago?
Jones and Keefe react to a Thursday night shootout loss to the Bears, from Drake Maye's end zone interception to the defense's missed tackles and Ben Johnson outcoaching Mike Vrabel. 00:00 Thursday night shootout reaction 12:56 Drake Maye's costly red zone interception 22:08 The Rhamondre Stevenson touchdown and missed tackles 36:13 Ben Johnson's postgame and a February rematch?
HR 2 - Was Mike Vrabel outcoached by Ben Johnson?
Jones and Keefe debate Mike Vrabel's fourth-down call and sideline apology, then hit the Friday 4 Pack and count down the top five Johnsons of all time. 00:00 Mike Vrabel vs. Ben Johnson 22:03 Friday 4 Pack 35:12 Top 5 Friday: the best Johnsons ever
HR 4 - Josh McDaniels on Drake Maye's end zone interceptions
Josh McDaniels joins to explain Drake Maye's red zone decisions and the fourth-down call, then Jones and Keefe react and hit the Grab Bag. 00:00 Josh McDaniels joins 15:26 Reaction: the fourth-down call and what McDaniels tells Drake 28:28 Grab Bag: Bozo touchdown parlay and the random ballplayer
Grab Bag: The Bozo touchdown parlay picks and a Ric Flair cameo
Jones and Keefe lock in this week's Bozo touchdown parlay on national tight end day, with a Ric Flair cameo on the line. Plus, World Series talk, the Celtics opener and the random ballplayer.
Josh McDaniels joins: Drake Maye's red zone picks and the fourth down call
The Patriots offensive coordinator explains what links Drake Maye's three end zone interceptions and why he's still happy with his decision-making. Plus, the end-of-half Rhamondre Stevenson touchdown and what goes into a fourth-down call.
Patriots' tackling woes prove costly
The Patriots missed a season-high number of tackles in Chicago, from the Luther Burden touchdown to the play before Rhamondre Stevenson's score. Is it a Thursday night one-off or a real problem for this defense?
Top 5 Friday: The best Johnsons of all time
In honor of Ben Johnson, Jones and Keefe count down the top five Johnsons ever, from Ted Johnson to Magic Johnson. Plus, the tale of the tape is officially on fire.
Friday 4 Pack: Best NFL bets and World Series picks
Jones and Keefe give their unfiltered answers on the best NFL game this weekend, their favorite bets, World Series predictions and the best Batman villain. Plus, has Caleb Williams cracked the top 10 quarterbacks?
Was Mike Vrabel outcoached by Ben Johnson?
Jones and Keefe defend Mike Vrabel's fourth-down gamble but rip the third-and-six draw that gave it away, plus Vrabel's sideline challenge apology. Ben Johnson gets the check mark, and these two may meet again in February.
Did Caleb Williams just get the check mark over Drake Maye?
Twitch chat pushes back on Keefe for giving Caleb Williams the clear edge, but one soul-crushing end zone interception was Drake Maye's chance to take the lead. Plus, A.J. Brown's quiet night.
Drake Maye vs. Caleb Williams lived up to the hype
Jones and Keefe react to a Bears-Patriots shootout where both young quarterbacks showed up, and why Ben Johnson pantsed Mike Vrabel. Plus, how much of the killer red zone turnover is on Drake Maye?
10-22-26 - Thursday Full Show - Maye vs. Caleb, and is Tatum an alpha?
Jones and Keefe debate Mike Vrabel vs. Ben Johnson and Drake Maye vs. Caleb Williams ahead of Thursday Night Football, plus whether Jayson Tatum is cut out to be the Celtics' alpha. Also, Billy Lanni gets snubbed for the voice of Logan Airport, On the Clock, Keefer Madness, Keefe's Keys and Grab Bag.
HR 1 - Maye and Vrabel or Williams and Johnson? | Can A.J. Brown rebound?
Jones and Keefe debate who has the edge between Mike Vrabel and Ben Johnson and whether Drake Maye is playing even better than his MVP runner-up season ahead of tonight's matchup with Caleb Williams. Plus, how much trouble will the Bears' defense give the Patriots, and can A.J. Brown bounce back from his drops?
HR 2 - Could this season be a disaster for Tatum? | Billy Lanni robbed
Jones and Keefe question whether Jayson Tatum is cut out to be the Celtics' alpha and how bad this season could get if Jaylen Brown's 76ers take off. Plus, whether the Red Sox will make real moves this offseason, and Billy Lanni gets robbed in the Voice of Logan Airport contest.
HR 3 - On The Clock: Patriots vs. Bears preview | Keefer Madness
Jones and Keefe go On the Clock for their 60-second Patriots-Bears previews, debate whether Chicago's defense is overrated and ask if Drake Maye is even better than last year. Plus, Keefer Madness on a Florida police officer who moved into a dead man's house and lived there for four years.
HR 4 - Keefe's Keys: Patriots vs. Bears | Grab Bag
Jones and Keefe kick off the final hour with Keefe's Keys to Patriots-Bears, breaking down Chicago's coin-toss streak and the most famous bears in pop culture. Then it's Grab Bag—featuring the Celtics' new sneaker beer cup and two random football players—followed by tonight's score predictions.
Grab Bag! The Celtics' new sneaker beer cup and Knicks home opener
Jones and Keefe empty the Grab Bag with the Celtics' new sneaker beer cup at TD Garden, Friday's home opener against the Knicks and last night's top NBA performer. Plus, has Bob Ryan tweeted, and two random football players of the day featuring a caller showdown.
Keefe's Keys: Patriots vs. Bears
Keefe's Keys for Patriots-Bears cover Chicago not winning a single coin toss all season, fun facts about bears and the most famous bears in pop culture.
Keefer Madness: Taking over someone's house
Today's edition of Keefer Madness follows a Florida police officer who moved into a deceased homeowner's house after a welfare check and lived there for four years while paying the property taxes.
On The Clock: Patriots vs. Bears preview
Jones and Keefe give each other sixty seconds to preview tonight's matchup between the Patriots and the Bears. Keefe goes first and doesn't seem to have too high of hopes for the Patriots while Jones shares his prediction for what A.J. Brown will do tonight.
Is Jayson Tatum cut out to be a leader?
Jones and Keefe question Jayson Tatum and his leadership ability. Can he be the alpha on his own team now that Jaylen Brown is gone, or did Brad Stevens bring in Paul George and Mike Conley to be the vocal ones on the Celtics?
How bad could this season get for Jayson Tatum?
Jones and Keefe go through everything that could go wrong for Jayson Tatum this year, including if he himself doesn't play well, the Celtics don't perform well in the playoffs, and if Jaylen Brown and the 76ers end up winning it all. Could this season be a disaster for Tatum?
Is Drake Maye playing better than he did last year?
Jones and Keefe preview tonight's quarterback matchup between Drake Maye and Caleb Williams and debate whether Maye is playing even better than last year. Which young quarterback would you take for the rest of his career?
Is Ben Johnson better than Mike Vrabel?
Jones and Keefe kick off the show debating who is the better head coach between Mike Vrabel and Ben Johnson after taking Johnson in yesterday's Tale of the Tape.
10-21-26 - Wednesday Full Show - Celtics collapse, Pats-Bears tale of tape
Jones and Keefe react to the Celtics blowing a 22-point lead in Detroit on opening night and break down the Patriots-Bears tale of the tape. Plus, AJ Brown's struggles, Justin Turpin on Jayson Tatum's MVP case, Grab Bag and Clip Du Jour.
HR 1 - Are the Celtics contenders? NBA opening night recap
Jones and Keefe break down the Celtics blowing a 22-point lead to the Pistons and wasting Paul George's 38-point debut. Plus, the Bruins' point streak was snapped in an overtime loss at Dallas, so what should we expect from here?
HR 2 - Tale of the tape: Patriots vs Bears | Would you rather Wednesday?
Jones and Keefe do this week's Patriots-Bears tale of the tape, from Drake Maye vs. Caleb Williams to coaches, rosters and food. Then it's Would You Rather: TreVeyon Henderson or D'Andre Swift, and getting swallowed by a whale or bitten by a shark?
HR 3 - Can AJ Brown bounce back? How to control Caleb Williams
Jones and Keefe dig into what isn't clicking between AJ Brown and Drake Maye, and whether the problem is mental or physical. Plus, how the Patriots can slow down Caleb Williams and the Bears on Thursday night.
HR 4 - Justin Turpin joins: Tatum is an MVP candidate, plus Grab Bag
WEEI Celtics reporter Justin Turpin joins to explain why Jayson Tatum should be an MVP candidate and what to expect from Paul George and Payton Pritchard. Then it's Grab Bag, the random ballplayer of the day, whether Bob Ryan has Tweeted, and Clip Du Jour.
Grab Bag! Celtics home opener vs Knicks
Jones and Keefe empty the Grab Bag with everything in and around the sports world, including the random ballplayer of the day. Plus, has Bob Ryan Tweeted?
Justin Turpin joins: Jayson Tatum will finish top 3 in the MVP race
WEEI Celtics reporter Justin Turpin breaks down an opening night where the Celtics blew a 22-point lead in Detroit. He explains why Jayson Tatum belongs in the MVP race and whether Paul George can stay at an All-Star level.
Can the Patriots control Caleb Williams?
Jones and Keefe discuss Patriots Head Coach Mike Vrabel comments on the Bears star quarterback Caleb Williams ahead of their Thursday night matchup. Will the Pats defense be able to make him uncomfortable enough to slow him down?
Concerns about AJ Brown's effort?
Jones and Keefe discuss what they think the true problem with AJ Brown is. Has his effort changed or is his problem something physical and how worried should we be?
Would you rather: TreVeyon Henderson or D'Andre Swift?
Jones and Keefe play Would You Rather: TreVeyon Henderson or D'Andre Swift, Jacob Misiorowski or Junior Caminero, and getting swallowed by a whale or bitten by a shark?
Tale of the tape: Patriots vs Bears
Jones and Keefe do this week's tale of the tape for the Patriots' matchup with the Chicago Bears, comparing quarterbacks, rosters, coaches, uniforms, food and more. Who's the better quarterback, Drake Maye or Caleb Williams?
Celtics are not NBA contenders
Jones and Keefe agree with Kendrick Perkins' postgame take that the Celtics won't be able to contend for an NBA championship as currently constructed. Do they need better pieces around Jayson Tatum, or is this a sign of things to come?
Celtics blow massive lead on NBA opening night
Jones and Keefe react to what went wrong last night when the Celtics blew a 22-point lead to the Detroit Pistons in the fourth quarter. Is Jayson Tatum going to step it up?
10-20-26 - Tuesday Full Show - Pats have work to do, Tom E. Curran joins
HR 1 - Do the Patriots have room to grow? | Can A.J. Brown bounce back? HR 2 - How good will the Celtics be this season? | Tier Tuesday HR 3 - Who's better, Drake Maye or Caleb Williams | Keefer Madness HR 4 - Tom E Curran joins | Grab Bag