Felger & Massarotti Alex Barth Joins the Show // Barth’s 3 Up and 3 Down // A.J. Brown and the Patriots Search for a #1 Wide Receiver - 3/17 (Hour 2)
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Mar 17, 2026 Alex Barth, local sports reporter and podcaster known for Patriots and NFL analysis, joins to react to the Jaylen Waddle trade and what it means for New England. He compares Waddle and A.J. Brown, debates Brown’s fit and market price, and breaks down three ups and three downs for the Patriots’ offseason. Callers add takes on trades, roster gaps, and draft receiver depth.
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Waddle Trade Reset Receiver Market
- The Jalen Waddle trade reset market expectations for top receivers this offseason.
- Alex Barth and Tony Massarotti argue Waddle's youth, contract and health made him more valuable than A.J. Brown, influencing what teams now expect to pay.
Price Is Set By Competing Offers Not Past Deals
- Trade value ultimately depends on the next-best offer, not just comparable trades.
- Mike Felger explains Patriots would only give up a first if another team offers a high second, so market competition sets the price.
Age Contract And Health Drive Receiver Value
- Age, contract and health tilt receiver value significantly.
- Multiple speakers note Waddle is younger, on a cheaper contract and healthier, making him more attractive despite Brown's production.