The New England Football Show: Recent Episodes
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Holy Cross Head Football Coach Dan Curran joins to talk Crusaders Football. We recap the spring, the off-season and look ahead to next season.always. I appreciate you guys having
CCSU Head Coach Adam Lechtenberg joins us to talk Blue Devils Football. We also talk Patriots mini-camp and the upcoming Tom Brady Hall of Fame Induction.
Maine Head Football Jordan Stevens joins the show this week to talk all things Black Bears Football. Coach Stevens is our first head coach in the college head coaches series we have coming up in the next few weeks.
The guys preview tomorrow's OTA's and discuss Drake Maye signing his rookie deal. They also recap the Catholic Conference Showcase and discuss why these showcases are essential to today's game. The guys will also talk about other happenings are the New England football scene.
Tony Catalina joins the guys to talk about Patriots voluntary OTA's, recap the Patriots schedule and revisit the New England Showcase Days in Connecticut and Massachusetts.
The guys recap Patriots rookie mini-camp and share their thoughts. They also look ahead to the schedule release on Thursday. The guys also discuss this week's showcase days and they talk about Joseph Griffin and Jayden Bass of Springfield Central transferring.
ESPN's Mike Reiss joins the show to talk about the latest Patriots news and to look ahead to this weekend's rookie mini-camp.
The guys talk about the Patriots new deal with defensive tackle Christian Barmore. They also recap draft weekend and tell you how they think the Patriots did. Finally, they discuss all the local guys that got drafted and where others signed as UDFA's
It's draft week. The guys breakdown all the latest Patriots draft news and they give their final prediction on what they think will happen on Thursday night. They also recap Harvard, Stonehill, UConn, CCSU and Yale's spring games. Adam also talks about high school teams in Massachusetts that are flying under the radar.
Evan Lazar joins the guys to talk Patriots, the draft and share his thoughts on some of the top prospects.
The guys discuss the start of the off-season program and Kyle Dugger's extension. They also talk about Drake Maye, Jayden Daniels and J.J McCarthy visiting with the Patriots and what it means for the team. They also recap visits to UMass and Harvard and look ahead to Saturday's B.C Spring Game.
The guys talk Patriots, URI and UConn spring ball, UMass running back transfers and the UFL kicking off. We also talk some high school ball as well.
Sophie Weller of A to Z Sports joined the guys to talk about Jerod Mayo's press conference at the owners meetings. She also shares her thoughts on taking a quarterback at 3 or trading the pick. Finally we recap last week's pro days.
Patriots Insider Zack Cox joins the show to talk free agency, the draft and what the Patriots will do with the third overall pick.
Patscap's Miguel Benzan joins the show to talk Patriots free agency and what the Patriots will do with their cap space.
Brian Hines of Pats Pulpit joins the show to discuss the combine, Patriots free agency and the performance of the local prospects in Indianapolis.
Andy Hart from weei.com joins the show to talk about the Patriots and the NFL Combine, the new relationship between the Patriots and the media and he shares his thoughts on The Dynasty. The guys also talk about UMass joining the MAC.
The guys break down the Patriots releasing Lawrence Gay and Adrian Phillips and the announcement of the new staff. We recap the O'Brien presser and John talks about his spring visit with Bryant.What's up, guys? How are you? How are
The guys discuss the hiring of Bill O'Brien at Boston College and Andrew Aurich at Harvard. They also look back at the Super Bowl. Are the Chiefs officially a dynasty? Can Mahomes really catch Brady? We'll do some draft talk as well.
The guys break down the hiring of Alex Van Pelt and other potential hires by the Patriots. They also discuss Jeff Hafley's departure from Boston College and where the Eagles go from here. We also break down the East-West Shrine Game and the Senior Bowl and how local prospects did. We wrap up with some local coaching news as well.
Tony Catalina joins the show from Texas. The guys look ahead to the East-West Shrine Game and the Senior Bowl. They also discuss the Patriots hiring of DeMarcus Covington and the offensive coordinator search. Finally, they share their thoughts on the AFC and NFC Championship games. Is Patrick Mahomes already greater than Tom Brady? They also discuss local football news as well.
The guys look at what the Patriots assistant coaching search and who could potentially be hired by new coach Jerod Mayo. They also discuss the departure of Bill O'Brien and who could replace him. They also discuss B.C opening at Florida State and the retirement of Tim Murphy at Harvard. Finally, the guys look at the MHSFCA All-Division teams.
The guys break down Jerod Mayo's hiring and his introductory press conference. What it means for the franchise and where they go from here. They also share their thoughts on what the Patriots should do with their staff and the off-season. The guys also recap a busy week for UConn and UMass in the portal. Finally, the guys talk about Tim Murphy retiring and his legacy.
The guys talk about the Belichick situation and what they think will happen next. They also talk about the possibility of Mike Vrabel replacing Belichick. They also talk about the coaching changes at B.C and the coaching hires at Holy Cross. We also take a look at our MIAA all-state team as well.
The guys discuss what could be the final week of Bill Belichick's tenure in New England. They also look ahead to the Jets game as well and what the Patriots off-season could look like. The guys will also recap B.C's win in the Fenway Bowl and what it means for Jeff Hafley and the program. Finally, Adam Kurkjian talks about the Massachusetts All-State team which will be revealed on Sunday.
The guys break down the Patriots Christmas Eve win in Denver and look ahead to the Bills game on Sunday. They also continue to ponder Bill Belichick's future and they preview the Fenway Bowl between Boston College and SMU.
The guys recap the Patriots, Chiefs game and look ahead to the Broncos. They also discuss Dan Curran being named the new head coach at Holy Cross and what it means for the Crusaders moving forward. The guys also preview national signing day tomorrow and talk about any of the local kids who committed and signing.him. Uh if he is back in time from his
The guys break down the Patriots big win over the Steelers. They also look ahead to the Chiefs. The guys also talk about Bob Chesney's departure to James Madison and talk about Jeff Hafley's recent comments regarding the portal. They also relive Army-Navy weekend and the state title games in Connecticut.
The guys look back at the Patriots ugly 6-0 loss to the Chargers. They look ahead to Thursday's game against the Steelers. They also discuss B.C earning a Fenway Bowl bid and they look back at the Massachusetts Super Bowls. Finally, they look ahead to Army-Navy.
The guys breakdown the Patriots 10-7 loss to the Giants and they look ahead to the Chargers. They also talk about Boston College loss to Miami and UConn's big win over UMass. They also look ahead to this week's Super Bowl's in Massachusetts and the start of the playoffs in Connecticut.
The guys look at the Pats at the bye and what's next. They also recap the final weekend of the college season and all the movement in the portal. Finally, the guys will preview Thanksgiving and the upcoming Super Bowl.
The guys break down the Patriots ugly loss in Germany and the release of Jack Jones. They also give you their thoughts on the bye week and what happens next. They also recap the week that was in college football and talk high school football playoffs.
The guys recap the Patriots 31-17 loss to the Dolphins and look ahead to the trade deadline and next week's match-up against the Commanders. They also look back on the weekend that was in college football and preview the start of the high school playoffs.
The guys break down the Patriots loss to the Commanders and they look ahead to the Colts. They also recap B.C's big win over Syracuse and the rest of the weekend in college. They also recap week one of the high school playoffs as well.
John, Kevin and Adam break down the Patriots 29-25 win over the Bills. They also look ahead to the Dolphins. The guys also recap the weekend that was in college and high school football. They also look ahead to the upcoming week.on this Monday evening? Good. Great.
The guys breakdown the Patriots loss to the Raiders and look ahead to the Bills. They also share their thoughts on where the team goes next. They also recap the weekend that was in college and high school football and look ahead to the upcoming weekend.
The guys are recapping the Patriots humiliating home loss to the Saints. They will also recap the weekend in college and high school football as well.
The guys breakdown the Patriots ugly 38-3 loss to Dallas. They also look back on a tumultuous week in College Football and an week in high school football.
The guys recap the Patriots 15-10 win over the Jets and look ahead to the Cowboys. They talk about the weekend that was in college football and high school. Finally, they look ahead to the week in local football.
The guys breakdown the Patriots 24-17 loss to the Dolphins and look ahead to the Jets. They also look back on this weekend's college action and look ahead to this weekend's slate games. Finally, they look back on the weekend that was in high school football.
The guys breakdown the Patriots 25-20 loss to the Eagles and they look ahead to Sunday Night Football. They also look back on a wild weekend in college and high school football.
The guys breakdown cut day for the Patriots and give their thoughts on some of the surprising cuts. They also recap UMass' big season opening win and look ahead to Auburn. They also preview week one of the college season with 12 D1 teams in action this weekend. Finally, the guys talk about some of their high school camp visits.
CLNS Patriots Reporter Taylor Kyles joins Kevin and Adam to talk Patriots preseason and preview the Patriots, Titans preseason game.
We talk Patriots training camp. We share our thoughts on the in-stadium practice and we preview Thursday's pre-season game against the Houston Texans. The guys will breakdown their camp visits to B.C and UMass and look ahead to some of the upcoming visits and Ivy League Media Day. Finally we recap the Northeast 7 on 7 Championship.
The guys share their thoughts on the first six days of training camp. Who has looked good, who has struggled thus far. They also look ahead to college training camps opening up and discuss the Northeast 7 on 7 and preview the final on Thursday.
Mike Kadlick and Tyler Sullivan join Kevin Stone and Adam Kurkjian to talk Patriots Training Camp.
UMass Head Football Coach Don Brown joins the show. Coach Brown shares his thoughts on spring ball, recruiting, new coaching hires and the off-season. We also look ahead to the start of training camp and the upcoming season. A must listen for all UMass Football Fans.
Merrimack Head Football Coach Dan Curran joins the guys to talk Warrior football. We talk about spring ball, recruiting, Warriors in the NFL and the upcoming season.
Yale Head Football Coach Tony Reno joins the show to talk Bulldogs football. We talk about last season's Ivy League title, another strong recruiting class for the program and we preview the upcoming season.
UConn Head Football Coach Jim Mora joins the show to talk Huskies Football. We recap spring ball, talk recruiting and look ahead to year two for Coach Mora in Storrs.
The guys break down day one of Patriots Mini-Camp and share their thoughts on what happened and what they are looking for. They also share their thoughts on DeAndre Hopkins impending visit and whether he ends up signing here. The guys also look back on the M2 Showdown this past weekend at Stonehill, talk about B.C picking up two four star commitment and look ahead to the B.O.N.E Camp and Shriners Game on Friday.
Boston College Head Football Coach Jeff Hafley joins the show to talk about the Eagles off-season and the upcoming season at the Heights.Hafley. Coach Hafley, how are you
The guys talk Patriots OTA's, OTA-gate, DeAndre Hopkins and whether he'll come here. They also talk about Cooper Ackerman committing to UConn and why the Huskies have had success recruiting Central, Mass. Finally, the guys will talk some college ball, Boston Renegades and Mass Pirates.
The guys talk Pats OTA's, college football and they recap the New England Showcase and its impact. They also talk some Boston Renegades and Mass Pirates as well.
Patriiots.com writer Mike Dussault joins the show to talk about the Patriots off-season, the draft and his appearance in the Patriots Schedule video.
NBC Sports Boston's Phil Perry joins us to talk all things Patriots. We recap the off-season, the NFL Draft and we look ahead to June's Mandatory Mini-Camp.
Eric Edholm of nfl.com joins us to recap the draft and give us his thoughts on how the Patriots did and how he would grade their draft. Eric also shares his thoughts on how he thinks the Patriots will do in 2023.
Boston Herald Patriots Reporter Andrew Callahan joins the show to talk Aaron Rodgers to the Jets, NFL Draft and to share his thoughts on the Patriots off-season thus far.
WEEI.com's Andy Hart joins us to talk Patriots. We will break down the off-season thus far, talk draft and see what direction Andy thinks the Patriots will go.
The guys talk Patriots draft and what they think the Patriots will do with two and half weeks before the draft. They also share their thoughts on the Patriots Top 30 Visits thus far. The guys also preview the B.C, Holy Cross, UNH and Merrimack Spring Games. John and Adam recap their visit to UConn. Finally, the guys wrap up the show by talking some high school football.
The guys talk Bill and Mac and what's next. They also discuss Zay Flowers taking a Top 30 Visit with the Patriots and what it means. They also talk spring ball. The guys recap visits to B.C, UMass, Holy Cross, URI, Bryant and look ahead to the rest of the spring. The guys also talk about local draft prospects that they like and where they could end up. Finally, they discuss the growing trend of public school athletes leaving for private schools and what it means to the future of high school football.
Alex Barth of 98.5 The Sports Hub joins the guys to talk owners meetings, recap free agency and look ahead to the draft.
Tommy Moffitt, founder of The Moffitt Method joins to talk about his experience coaching in the SEC, strength training for high school players and the Moffitt Method.
Pats Cap's Miguel Benzan joins us to talk free agency and how much can the Patriots actually spend on free agents now that the tampering window is open.
The guys are joined by Andy Backstrom, Ohio State reporter for On3Sports. They recap the combine, what prospects the Patriots could target and they recap Zay Flowers performance. The guys also talk some Boston College Football as well.
David Dykeman, Vice President of Football Operations for the XFL joins the show. David will talk about the return of the XFL and what it has been like working for Dwayne Johnson, Dany Garcia and Gerry Cardinale. David also shares his thoughts on the season thus far and what the league means for local prospects looking to play professionally. David also shares his thoughts on his alma mater and the state of the football program right now.
The guys welcome Mike Traini from Fight Massachusetts to talk UMass Football as well as college football in the area.
The guys recap Super Bowl LVII. Are the Chiefs a dynasty? Is Patrick Mahomes already a top 5 quarterback all-time? We also discuss all of the members of the Chiefs organization with local ties. The guys also talk about Jeff Hafley's promotion of Rob Chudzinski to offensive coordinator and Steve Shimko to Co-OC. Where the promotions the right move? What's next for the Eagles? They also discuss UMass unveiling their spring practice schedule. Finally, on the eve of Valentine's Day, they tell you what program, coach or player they love the most in New England.
The guys talk about the Shrine Bowl and the Senior Bowl and what the Patriots got out of each game. They also talk about the hirings of Will Lawing and Adrian Klemm and what they mean for the offense. They also talk about the Brady, Belichick reunion on the Let's Go Podcast. They also look back on National Signing Day and share their thoughts on how some of the local programs did. Finally, they talk about Dante Reno and Smith Brothers transferring and they share their Super Bowl picks.
The guys talk East-West Shrine Bowl. Who has caught the Patriots coaching staff's eye and how have Zay Flowers, Jaiden Woodbey and Truman Jones fared thus far? The guys also talk about the unveiling of the Boston College Football Schedule and share their thoughts on how the Eagles might fare in 2023. They also preview National Signing Day and they share their thoughts on the AFC and NFC title games and the Super Bowl.
NESN's Dakota Randall joins us to talk Patriots. We breakdown the latest in the offensive coordinator search, Jerod Mayo's involvement in the interviews and what it means. We also talk about what this team needs to do to improve this off-season and what they need to do in the draft.
The guys take a look at the start of the Patriots off-season and all of the latest news coming out of Foxboro. They will also discuss Boston College and Offensive Coordinator John McNulty parting ways and what the Eagles should be looking for in a new OC. They also discuss their MIAA coaches and players of the year and Adam talks about his first Recruting Round Up of the off-season.
The guys recap the Patriots loss to Buffalo and preview what should be a busy off-season. They also look at the MIAA All-State Teams which were released on Sunday,
The guys recap the Patriots, Dolphins game and look ahead to Sunday pivotal showdown with the Bills in Buffalo. They also take a look at the College All-New England team and they look ahead to next week's MIAA All-State and the All-New England High School teams.
The guys break down the Patriots tough loss to Cincinnati and look ahead to Miami. They also address the Bill O'Brien rumors and tell you if they think they are legitimate. They also discuss how busy both B.C and UMass have been in the portal and they revisit Early Signing Day.
The guys breakdown the Patriots embarrassing loss to the Raiders and look ahead to Cincinnati on Christmas Eve Day. They also revisit UConn's loss in the Myrtle Beach Bowl and they look ahead to National Signing Day tomorrow.
The guys recap the Patriots big win in Arizona and look ahead to Sunday's game in Las Vegas. They also discuss the end of Holy Cross' magical season and what is ahead for the Crusaders. The guys also discuss Boston College picking up offensive lineman Kyle Hergel in the portal and they preview the final Top 16 Poll of the season. They also preview the all-state teams as well.
The guys break down the Patriots tough loss to Buffalo and talk about their upcoming two game west coast trip. They also discuss Holy Cross' win over UNH and their upcoming game against South Dakota State. Finally, the guys discuss Phil Jurkovec transferring to Pitt and they recap Super Bowl weekend in Massachusetts.
The guys break down the Patriots tough loss on Thanksgiving night and look ahead to Buffalo this week. They also discuss the end of the Boston College and UMass seasons as well as UNH"s playoff win. The guys wrap things up by looking back at Thanksgiving and looking ahead to this weekend's state title games in Massachusetts.
The guys break down the Patriots ugly 10-3 win over the Jets and preview the Thanksgiving match up against the Vikings. The guys also recap the final full weekend of the college football season and Final Four weekend in high school football.
John, Kevin and Adam look ahead to the rest of the season for the Patriots. They also talk about the Eagles big win over N.C State, UConn's upset win over Liberty, UNH squeaking by URI and Holy Cross improving to 10-0. The also look ahead to Final Four Weekend in High School Football in Massachusetts.
The guys break down the Patriots 26-3 win over the Colts and talk about whether or not the team has met expectations this season thus far. The boys also talk about this past weekend's college games and they recap week one of the high school playoffs.
On this Halloween edition of the show, the guys breakdown the Patriots big win over the Jets. Is Mac the guy moving forward or is there still a quarterback controversy? The boys also break down B.C's loss to UConn, UMass' loss and Holy Cross' big win. They also talk about Brown's big win over Penn. The guys also share their thoughts on the Massachusetts High School Playoffs.
The guys break down an ugly night for the Patriots and an even worse quarterback situation. They also talk B.C losing big to Wake Forest, Holy Cross surviving and Harvard getting beat by Princeton. The guys also look ahead to next weekend's MIAA playoffs.
The guys share their thoughts on the Patriots big win in Pittsburgh and what it means going forward. They also talk about B.C and UMass' wins and the rest of the college football scene in New England. The guys also talked about Week 2 of the high school season and discussed some of the big games in the region.
The boys break down a tough weekend for the Patriots, B.C, UMass and UConn. They also talk about Holy Cross' miracle win, how the other colleges fared and they recap week one of the high school season in Massachusetts as well some of the other high school action from the region.
Andy Backstrom join us to preview the upcoming Boston College season and share their thoughts on the rest of the college football landscape.
Alex Barth of 98.5 The Sports Hub joins the guys to talk Patriots training camp and share his thoughts on the pre-season.
Harvard Head Football Coach Tim Murphy joins the show this week. Coach Murphy will talk about his coaching career, tenure at Harvard and what makes the school so special. He also talks about what it means to play in the Ivy League and what he and his staff look for when recruiting players. If you are a Crimson fan or alumni, this is the interview for you.
Scituate Mortgage Right owner and Scituate High School Football Coach Herb Devine joined us to talk New England Football.
Holy Cross Head Football Coach Bob Chesney joins the show. He talks about the Crusaders run the past three years. He also shares his thoughts on spring football and how the Crusaders are preparing for the upcoming season. Coach Chesney also shares his thoughts on the current college football landscape and tells us some Crusaders to watch for this season.
Maine Head Football Coach Jordan Stevens joined the show this week. Coach Stevens talks about taking over at his alma mater, what it means to him as a Maine native and his plan for the program. Coach Stevens also talks about his time at Yale and how coaching under Tony Reno prepared him for this opportunity. Coach Stevens also shares his thoughts on the landscape of college football and what he and his staff look for in a Maine football player. Black Bear fans and alumni will love this interview.
UMass Head Football Coach Don Brown joined the guys this week on the New England Football Show. Coach Brown talked about his coaching career, what it means to be back at UMass and he shared his thoughts on New England High School Football and his relationship with the coaches and players in the region. Coach Brown also talked about the quarterbacks and how they have impressed him thus far. Coach also shared his thoughts on star running back Ellis Merriweather and he shared some great stories as well. Whether you are a UMass fan or a football fan in general, you will want to listen to this podcast.
Newly appointed Boston College Director of Recruiting Jason Tudryn joined the show to talk about his new role, his coaching career and what Boston College looks for in a recruit. Jason also talks about the value of a Boston College education after football. An insightful interview that gives an inside look into big time recruiting in college football.
South Carolina Assistant Head Coach and Special Teams Coordinator Pete Lembo joins the show to talk about his coaching career including his time at Dartmouth, as a head coach and coaching in the SEC. Coach Lembo also shares his views on New England High School Football and the college football landscape.
Rhode Island Head Football Coach Jim Fleming joins the guys this week on the show. Coach Fleming talks about his career, taking over at URI and turning the program around. It is a great interview with one of the most colorful coaches in the area.
John, Kevin and Adam recap the Patriots Draft, talk about the UMass Spring Game and also talk about Week One in the League. They are joined by League Founder John Papas as well.
Brown quarterback E.J Perry joined us to talk about his high school and college career and his journey to the NFL. A great interview with one of the top local prospects.
Mike Dussault from Patriots.com joins us to talk NFL Draft. What direction will the Patriots go in? Will they trade up or down? Who are some players that they might target? We talk about all that with Mike.
The guys talk about the Patriots acquisition of DeVante Parker. How will he fit here? What is next for the Patriots in the draft. The guys also recap their visit to UMass on Saturday and Kevin will fill us on his visits to Holy Cross and Harvard. The guys also previewed Saturday's spring games at Boston College and Holy Cross. Finally, the guys share their thoughts on Michael Strachan being named the new coach at North Attleboro High School and the League kicking off.
John, Kevin and Adam talk about Bill Belichick's comments at the league meetings to start the show. The guys also preview the start of UMass spring practice as well as share their thoughts on other spring practices taking place around the region. They also recap the pro-day workouts that took place last week and they take some high school football as well.
Allison Cahill, quarterback of the Boston Renegades joins us this week to kick off Women in Football Week. Allison shares her story about how she fell in love with football and why she plays the game. She also talks about the importance of women in football and why all girls should play the game.
Miguel Benzan, Patriots cap guru joins the show to talk about the Patriots cap situation, how much hey can spend and who are some free agents they can afford.
PFF's Doug Kyed joins the show this week. Doug shares his thoughts on the NFL Combine and who were some of his top performers in his opinion. He also shares his thoughts on the Patriots cap situation and what they might do in free agency and the draft.
John and the guys breakdown the start of Boston College Spring Football. They also talk about the Patriots ahead of the NFL Combine. The guys also talk about William Watson committing to Nebraska. Finally, the boys are joined by Merrimack Head Football Coach Dan Curran. Coach Curran talks about the Warriors and how the program ends up with so much NFL caliber talent.
Adam Nazzaro from Steele and Nazz join Kevin and Adam to talk about the Super Bowl, Patriots free agency and other football topics.
Former Patriots running back Jonas Gray joined us to share his thoughts on playing with Tom Brady, what made Brady great and his overall thoughts on Brady retiring. There is some good stuff here from Jonas. Must listen to show.
UConn offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach Nick Charlton joins the show. Coach Charlton talks about how he got into coaching, his time at Boston College and how he became the head coach at Maine. Coach Charlton also tells us why he took the UConn offensive coordinator job and what the future holds for the Huskies. We take questions from the Huskies faithful as well.
UMass recruiting coordinator and tight ends coach Jeff Moore joins the guys to talk about his coaching career, why he came back to UMass, working for Don Brown and how the new staff will get the program back on track and competitive again.
It is all Patriots as the guys breakdown the loss to Buffalo. Where do the Patriots go from here? Who should stay, who should go? Is Mac Jones really the quarterback of the future? Would Bill Belichick consider trading him? Stone seems to think so. Stone also rehashes Brady vs. Belichick. So, we talk about it.
The guys breakdown the National Championship game and the performance of Everett's Lewis Cine. They also talk about C.J Lewis transferring and what UMass has done in the transfer portal. The guys then pivot to their Patriots, Bills playoff matchup with the Athletic's Matt Fairburn. They talk about the key match-ups and what the Patriots need to do to win the game.
The guys breakdown the big win over Jacksonville and they look forward to the big match up against the Dolphins. They also discuss the best match up for the Patriots in the playoffs. The guys also discuss Antonio Brown's meltdown and what it means for Tom Brady and the Bucs. They also share their thoughts on the College Football Playoff and the National Championship Game next Monday night. Finally. John tells you his problem with opt-outs.
The guys breakdown the Patriots 27-17 loss to the Colts. They will also take a look at the AFC playoff picture and what the Patriots need to do the rest of the season. The guys are also joined by Andy Backstrom of Rivals and Mike Traini of 24/7 to discuss the recruiting classes for Boston College and UMass.
The guys break down the Patriots at the break and what they think is in store the rest of the season. They also talk about B.C prepping for the Military Bowl and NLI day on Wednesday. The guys also discuss UMass hiring Valdamar Brower and Jeff Moore and what it means to their recruiting efforts. They wrap up the show with some additional college and high school talk.
The guys break down the Patriots big road win in Buffalo and tell what it means moving forward. They also talk B.C accepting an invitation to the Military Bowl and Phil Jurkovec's decision to stay. The guys share their thoughts on Ricky Santos being named the new coach at UNH and Jordan Stevens being named the new coach at Maine. The guys will also share some final thoughts on Holy Cross' season and the High School Super Bowls.
The guys talk about the Patriots win over Tennessee, B.C's loss to Wake, Holy Cross' big win over Sacred Heart and UMass wrapping up their season. They'll get into some High School Super Bowl talk as well.
The guys talk about the Patriots being in first place and preview Sunday's show down with Tennessee. They also talked about the Don Brown hiring and what it means for UMass. Kevin shares his thoughts on a tough Boston College loss to Florida State. The guys also preview Holy Cross' first round playoff match up with Sacred Heart and they share their thoughts on the Super Bowl match ups.
The boys breakdown the Patriots big win against the Browns. They also talk about B.C's win and the performance of Phil Jurkovec. The guys also discuss Holy Cross clinching a third straight Patriot League title. They also talk about URI's big win and as always, they'll share their thoughts on the high school playoffs.
The guys are joined by UMass Hall of Famer and ESPN College Football Analyst Rene Ingoglia. Rene shares his thoughts on what is next for UMass and who would be the ideal fit as the next head coach. The guys also discuss the return of Phil Jurkovec and if Boston College can make a run to end the season. They also talked about the Patriots, Holy Cross and High School Football.
The guys breakdown the Patriots big 27-24 win against the Chargers. They also talk about the possibility of the Patriots going on a winning streak. The boys will also talk about Boston College, who is reeling right now after losing their fourth in a row to Syracuse. The guys discuss whether or not B.C can save it's season. They also talk about UMass and Ryan Bamford's address to the fans. Finally, the guys share their thoughts on a whacky day for the MIAA and the brackets.
The guys recap the Patriots 54-13 dismantling of the Jets and look ahead to next week's game against the Chargers in Los Angeles. They also talk about Boston College's latest loss and ponder whether or not it is time for a quarterback change. The guys also talk about UMass, Holy Cross and wrap it all up with some high school football talk as well.
The guys break down the Patriots disappointing loss to the Cowboys. They also talk about Boston College's disappointing loss to N.C State and what is next for the Eagles. The guys also talk about the Ivy League race that is developing between Princeton, Dartmouth and Harvard. Finally, they talk about UMass and what's next and they share their thoughts on the most up to date power rankings in high school football.
John, Kevin and Adam are joined this week by UMass Head Football Coach Walt Bell. Coach Bell discusses the big win over UConn and talks about his expectations for the rest of the season as well as recruiting and the transfer portal.
The guys recap Brady Bowl and share their thoughts on the night. They also talk about Boston College's tough loss at Clemson and UMass' long afternoon against Toledo. The guys also talk about Harvard, URI and high school football of course.
Plenty to take about this week. The Patriots lose ugly to New Orleans, Brady week is here. The boys share their thoughts on the return of the GOAT. They also talk B.C beating Missouri and share their thoughts on the rest of the college football action from the past weekend. Finally, they talk some high school football as well.
John, Kevin and Adam breakdown the Patriots win over the Jets and give you their overall thoughts on the game. The guys also talked about this past weekend's college games. Finally, they look back at crazy week two in Massachusetts high school football.
The guys breakdown the Patriots opening season loss to the Dolphins and what it means for the Patriots moving forward. They also recap the weekend in college football, Phil Jurkovec's injury and how long he could be out for. Finally, the guys look back at week one of the high school football season.
John, Kevin and Adam talked about Cam Newton's release and previewed Sunday's game against the Dolphins. The guys recapped the weekend that was in college football and they preview the B.C, UMass game. Finally, the guys previewed week one of the high school football season.
John, Kevin and Adam discuss the Patriots 53 man roster and give their final roster projections. They also discussed one surprise cut they can see happening and they talk about Cam vs. Mac for the last time this preseason. The guys also previewed the college football season by talking about each of the D1 programs in the New England. Finally. They share some of their projected win totals for each program.
John, Kevin and Adam discuss the Cam Newton situation and what it means potentially for Mac Jones. The guys also share their thoughts on N'Keal Harry's injury and his future with the Patriots. Kevin shares his thoughts on B.C media day. The guys also talk about the UMass quarterback situation and the start of training camp for Harvard and Brown. Finally, the guys discuss the start of the high school football season.
John, Kevin and Adam recap the Patriots pre-season opener against Washington. They also discuss joint practices with the Eagles. The guys also talk about the latest at B.C Training Camp and their thoughts on UMass training camp. They also discuss the start of the high school football season on Friday.
After a week off, we are back. John, Kevin and Adam talk Patriots, the start of training camp in college football and Adam tells us why some of the teams in his first fifteen did not make our pre-season Top 25 in high school.
Marc Cappello, Executive Producer of Patriots games on 98.5 The Sports Hub joins us this week. Marc was on a few weeks ago but due to technical difficulties, our show got cut short. He is back with us this week to preview the start of training camp and talk Patriots.
John and Kevin are joined by Patriots greats Drew Bledsoe and Todd Rucci this week. Drew and Todd talk about life after retirement and share stories about the 1996 team that won the AFC and played in Super Bowl XXXI. The guys also talk about their time in New England and what it was like trying to meet the lofty expectations placed on them when they arrived in 1993 . Finally, the guys share some stories with us about Bill Parcells and what it was like playing for him.
John and Kevin are joined bey former New York Jets Scout Connie Carberg. Connie talks about being the first female scout in NFL history. She details how she got the opportunity to scout for the Jets and work in their front office. She also talks about women in football today and she shares her thoughts on the NFL and the Patriots. A great conversation with one of the female pioneers of the game.
Former Patriots running back and CEO of AthletesPlus Management Jonas Gray joins us to talk about his career, his time with the Patriots and his latest endeavor, AthletesPlus.
John and Kevin are joined by UMass Head Football Coach Walt Bell. Coach Bell will share his thoughts on the state of the Minuteman and what his goals are going into the 2021 season.
John and Kevin are joined by Holy Cross Head Football Coach Bob Chesney. Coach Chesney will talk about the spring season, winning back to back Patriot League titles and what the future holds for the Crusaders. Coach Chesney will also share why he has been able to turn programs around every where he has been.
John and Kevin are joined by Boston Sports Radio legend Pete Sheppard. The guys will discuss the Patriots, Bucs match up from a Boston and Tampa perspective. Pete will also share his thoughts on the Patriots off-season, Mac Jones, living in Florida and doing radio in Boston and Southwest Florida.
John and Kevin will be joined by the newest member of the New England Football Journal team, Zack Carey. We will talk about Tim Tebow, trading up for Mac Jones, the supposed Jimmy Garoppolo trade negotiations and we will share our thoughts on the AFC East starting with the Jets. We will also talk about Phil Jurkovec and whether he is a first rounder in next year's draft and we'll also talk about the busy off-season at the Heights with the transfer portal.
John and Kevin break down the Patriots draft and share their thoughts on the Mac Jones pick. The guys will also talk some Boston College, UMass and Holy Cross football and they will share their thoughts on the Fall II season.
Doug Kyed joins John and Kevin this week to talk Patriots and the NFL Draft. Doug shares the latest rumors he's hearing as well as his thoughts on whether or not the Patriots will trade up, stand pat or move down. Doug will tell us what quarterbacks the Patriots could target outside of the first and what other positions they could address in this draft. Doug will also share his thoughts on Cam Newton and the future of the quarterback position as well as how the team will go about replacing Julian Edelman. This show is jam packed with information you'll need ahead of Thursday's draft. Don't miss it!
Chris Vannini, National College Football Writer for The Athletic joins John and Kevin this week. The guys talk about the state of college football today and get Chris' thoughts on B.C and Jeff Hafley. Chris will also tell us if he thinks Walt Bell can turn UMass around and share his thoughts on Holy Cross. We will also get Chris' top five quarterbacks for the upcoming draft. Finally, we ask Chris whether or not he would expand the college football playoff and how many teams he would add to the playoff.
ESPN College Football Analyst and UMass Hall of Famer Rene Ingoglia joins John and Kevin this week. Rene will share his thoughts on UMass winning a national championship in hockey and his thoughts on the current state of UMass Football. Rene will also talk about his career in Amherst and his thoughts on what's going on today in college football. Rene will also give us the names of some players he has seen in person calling games the last two seasons that could get drafted. We have a great show on tap this week.
John and Kevin are joined by NFL Agent Caitlin Aoki. Caitlin will talk about how she became an agent. She will also get into how she negotiates contracts and the process of acquiring new clients. Caitlin will also take us through the pre-draft process with her draft eligible clients and she will give aspiring agents some advice.
Long time Patriots beat writer and legendary columnist Karen Guregian joins John and Kevin this week to talk about the Patriots and how the Dolphins, 49ers trade will affect them. Karen will also talk about the possibility of the Patriots trading up in the draft or trading for Jimmy G. We will also discuss the future of Julian Edelman and whether or not the Patriots have closed the gap on the Bills in the AFC East. We will also discuss whether or not the Patriots are once again Super Bowl contenders. All that and more on this week's episode of the New England Football Show.
NESN's Zack Cox joins John and Kevin this week to recap the Patriots free agent acquisitions and share his thoughts on which free agent signing will make the biggest impact next season. The guys will also take a look at the quarterback position and discuss whether or not the Patriots are done at the position or will they be making another move. Finally, John and Kevin will get Zack's thoughts on the draft and what the Patriots need to do to continue to improve the roster.
John and Kevin are joined by the voice of the New England Patriots, Bob Socci. Bob and the guys will breakdown a busy first day of free agency for the Patriots and what is next for Bill Belichick and company as they try to contend again.
Miguel Benzan from Pats Cap joins John and Kevin this talk Patriots, their salary cap situation and free agency. Miguel is the foremost expert in New England on the Patriots cap situation so you will want to listen!
UNH wide receiver Brian Espanet joins John and Kevin to talk about the WIldcats and the upcoming CAA season. Brian will also talk about his time as a star athlete at Millis-Hopedale High School and he will talk some Patriots with us as well.
John and Kevin will discuss Jeff Howe's report that the Patriots are aggressively pursuing quarterbacks. They will also discuss Cam Newton's comments regarding Bill Belichick and Newton's run in with a punk kid over the weekend. The guys will also share their views on the start of the Fall II season and whether or not we will play five games or more this season. Finally, they share their thoughts on The League. The spring high school football league slated to kickoff next month.
John and Kevin are joined by Matt Feld this week. The guys will talk about the Patriots quarterback situation. Is Marcus Mariota the potential answer? Thoughts on no Jimmy G as well. The guys will also talk about David Bailey transferring and the addition of West Virginia transfer running back Alec Sinkfield. Stone and Feld will give you their thoughts on the Fall II season and we preview the Fall II season as well.
John and Kevin breakdown the Patriots 35-30 loss to the Seahawks and they preview next week's game against the Raiders. The guys will also talk about B.C's season opening win at Duke and preview the Texas State game. They will also talk about UMass' announcement that they are returning to play and they will pick the Week 3 games in the NFL. That and so much more.
John and Kevin breakdown the Patriots win over the Dolphins, talk about Cam Newton's performance and preview this week's match-up against the Seahawks. The guys will also preview the B.C/Duke game and give you their picks for the week.
John and Kevin preview the upcoming Patriots season. They will talk about the off-season changes as well as preview the offense, defense and special teams. Finally. The guys will give their predictions for the season.
John and Kevin talk about Cam Newton being named the Patriots starter. The guys also take a look at who got cut and how the injuries to Damien Harris and Beau Allen impact the roster. The guys also preview the Dolphins game and they take a look at a banner 24 hours for the B.C Football program. Finally, they give their week one picks for the NFL and college football.
John and Kevin talk about how baseball's COVID outbreak could impact the NFL. The guys also get into fullback Dan Vitale opting out, the Patriots trimming their roster to 80, the Jamal Adams trade, UMass getting bigger and whether or not they would play or coach in this climate of COVID.
John and Kevin talk about Boston College landing four star defensive back Clinton Burton. The guys also talk about the addition of Ohio State transfer wide receiver Jaelen Gill. The guys address the CAA, MEAC and NE-10 canceling their seasons. The guys then shift gears and talk about the Patriots 2020 attendance policy and share their thoughts on the NFL reporting for training camp this week without any detailed protocols.
John and Kevin talk about the Patriot League cancelling their fall season like the IVY League and the NESCAC schools. The guys also talk about Cam Newton’s hype videos, DeSean Jackson’s mistake and his relationship with Julian Edelman. They also talked about the Patriots new found cap space and whether or not they think we will have high school football this fall.
John and Kevin breakdown the Cam Newton signing from several different angles. They also talk about the NFL’s discipline in Spygate 2 and the MIAA’s decision to ignore the MHSFCA’s proposed restructuring for 2021.
John and Kevin talk about Boston College returning to campus as well as the recent COVID 19 outbreaks and how they will affect college football. They also talk about the NFLPA encouraging players not to participate in workouts and the position of some coaches around the NFL regarding COVID-19. Finally, the guys share their thoughts on college football players using social media as an instrument of social change.
John and Kevin talk about the Patriots possibly signing Colin Kaepernick. They also talk about Jarrett Stidham being ranked the 32nd ranked starter according to NBC Sports. The guys also talk about Robert Kraft and his relationship with Donald Trump. Finally, the guys talk about Phil Jurkovec’s eligibility at B.C.
John and Kevin talk about the hiring of Patrick Kraft as athletic director at Boston College. The guys also talk about what the hiring means for Jeff Hafley and the football program as well. Brian Hoyer and Jarrett Stidham have supposedly been working out together. The guys talk about that and a motivated Julian Edelman. Finally they talk about what moving to Phase 2 means for combines, camps and 7 on 7’s this summer.
John and Kevin talk about the death of George Floyd. The guys also talk about the quarterback competition between Brian Hoyer and Jarrett Stidham. Phil Simms compared Stidham to Tony Romo. The guys discuss that. Finally, they talk about B.C and UMass recruiting and how Jeff Hafley and Walt Bell are addressing these tough times.
John and Kevin talk about Tom Brady playing golf, preparing with his new teammates and his upcoming documentary. The guys also discuss the NFL’s failed attempt to level the playing field for minorities. They also talk about UMass and the week they had last week in recruiting. Finally, the guys talk about Steve Addazio and Colorado State venturing into New England in recruiting.
John and Kevin talk about Martin Jarmond’s departure from Boston College and how that might affect Jeff Hafley and the football program. The guys also talked about the Eagles and their recruiting efforts recently locally and nationally. Finally, they looked at the MHSFCA latest playoff proposal and John asked Kevin if he would want a documentary like the Last Dance on the Patriots.
John and Kevin share their thoughts on the Patriots 2020 schedule, Richard Seymour being elected into the Patriots Hall of Fame and Bill Parcells getting snubbed. The guys also address the rumored rift between Tom Brady and Josh McDaniels. Finally, they go through the Patriots 2020 schedule, breakdown each game and give you their projected record for the season.
John and Kevin talk about Andy Dalton signing in Dallas and whether or not Jarrett Stidham is really the guy. The guys also touch on Jeff Hafley’s Zoom Conference call and the Eagles landing four commitments last week. Finally, they intro two new segments. True or False and Final Drive.
John and Kevin breakdown the Patriots draft and the NFL Draft. They also talk about the Packers and their controversial draft. The boys also get into the Last Dance and share their thoughts.
John and Kevin breakdown the Patriots draft, the NFL Draft and we even go into the Last Dance and the Green Bay Packers Draft.
John and Kevin discuss Rob Gronkowski being traded to the Buccaneers. They then debate whether or not the Patriots should take a quarterback in the first round and if Bill Belichick will make trades. John then gives you his Patriots Mock Draft.
Rob Gronkowski comes out of retirement to play in Tampa Bay with Tom Brady. The Patriots traded Gronkowski and a seventh round pick to the Bucs for a fourth round pick.
John talks about the Patriots approach with the 23rd pick in the first round of this weekend's draft. John breaks down each one of Bill Belichick's drafts in New England and he looks at the wide receiver position in this draft. John also talks about Mansfield's T.J Guy committing to Michigan.