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"The Next Pats Podcast" focuses on the NFL Draft and free agency for the New England Patriots. NBC Sports Boston's Phil Perry welcomes guests and breakdowns every aspect of the Patriots offseason, including free-agency and the NFL Draft. New episodes drop every Wednesday!

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The Patriots are getting into the dog days of training camp, but they get a little break for normal padded practice with a walkthrough today. Phil Perry is joined by Alex Barth to dig into training camp so far. Who is starting to stand out, and who is falling behind? What's been the best position battle? The guys hand out camp superlatives. Phil also gives us his 53-man roster prediction.

0:00 Phil Introduction

2:00 Welcome Alex Barth

5:15 Under the Radar Breakouts at Camp

17:30 Training Camp Superlatives

26:30 Phil's 53-Man Roster Predictions

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Phil Perry is flying solo on today's Patriots Talk Podcast. He breaks down another efficient day from Drake Maye, discusses Gabe Jacas' training camp debut, and provides the latest update on Christian Gonzalez's contract situation.

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Taylor Kyles from CLNS joins Phil Perry to break down the latest from Patriots Training Camp. Christian Gonzalez has been a full participant in camp so far, is he taking a big risk? Drake Maye and A.J Brown are looking to build chemistry in camp, who fills out the rest of the receiver room? And what's the deal with Boutte?

0:00 - Phil Intro / Welcome Taylor Kyles

03:00 - Christian Gonzalez a Full Participant in Camp

16:25 - Maye and Brown struggling early in camp

23:29 - Is Boutte still being traded?

28:00 - Romeo Doubs vs Kyle Williams

31:30 - Taylor Kyles camp battles to watch

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Phil Perry is back with the Next Pats Podcast. With Patriots training camp just two days away, Phil breaks down the biggest storylines to watch heading into the 2026 season. Christian Gonzalez's contract talks appear to have stalled, prompting Phil to examine what's behind the holdup and whether the star cornerback could hold out during training camp. Meanwhile, second-round pick Gabe Jacas remains unsigned. Is the rookie trending toward a redshirt season in Year 1? Phil also highlights several under-the-radar players who could make an impact this season.

0:00 Intro

2:21 Christian Gonzalez’ contract situation

5:41 Gabe Jacas remains unsigned

11:41 Patriots leveling up offense: Letting Drake Maye take control

17:09 Patriots leveling up offense: Using different schemes

24:54 Under-the-radar players: Craig Woodson

28:32 Under-the-radar players: Elijah Ponder

29:44 Under-the-radar players: Marcellas Dial

31:19 Under-the-radar players: Alijah Vera-Tucker

34:34 Under-the-radar players: Eli Raridon

36:35 Super deep sleepers for Patriots

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Phil Perry sits down with TCU coach Andy Avalos to talk about Patriots 6th rounder Namdi Obiazor and what he brings to the team and his strengths as a young linebacker. Then, Phil ranks all 32 offensive play callers in the NFL ahead of the 2026 season. Who are the risers and fallers from last year’s rankings, and where does Phil think Josh McDaniels ranks?

00:00 – Phil breaks down the ‘3 P’s’ – playcallers, playmakers, and protection

06:20 – TCU coach Andy Avalos joins to go deep on Namdi Obiazor

16:45 - Phil Ranks the NFL Play Callers for 2026

19:40 - The Wizards

31:04 - The Artists

33:55 - In Good Hands

36:24 - I'm Interested!

41:00 - Known Commodities

44:23 - Needs More Information

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The Patriots might be off for the start of summer, but 'Next Pats' is still going strong! Phil Perry breaks down his rankings for the 25 MOST IMPORTANT Patriots heading into the 2026 season before welcoming in Texas A&M offensive line coach Adam Cushing to get his thoughts on rookie tackle Dametrious Crownover.

0:00- Phil ranks his 25 most important Patriots for the 2026 season

55:55- Phil welcomes in Texas A&M offensive line coach Adam Cushing to discuss Patriots rookie offensive lineman Dametrious Crownover

58:45- Cushing shares why Crownover's mental toughness makes him a late-round 'steal' for New England

1:03:00- What are Crownover's strengths on the offensive line?

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Phil Perry opens up the notebook and shares his five major takeaways from the Patriots’ three minicamp practices to close out the offseason program ahead of training camp next month.

0:00- Takeaway #1: Drake Maye looks ready to take a Year 3 leap at quarterback

13:20- Takeaway #2: The bromance is forming between Drake Maye and A.J. Brown

20:25- Takeaway #3: No competitive reps from Christian Gonzalez during minicamp

30:00- Takeaway #4: Plans are taking shape along the offensive line

34:40- Takeaway #5: The two positions of need for the team ahead of training camp

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Jeff McLane of the The Philadelphia Inquirer joins Phil Perry to break down what A.J. Brown could bring to New England, whether the Patriots gave up too much to get him and how his partnership with Drake Maye might develop. Plus, Phil explains how Brown could fit into the Patriots’ offense and answers your mailbag questions.

1:00 - Jeff McLane shares insight into what Brown will bring and what the compensation discussions might have looked like

16:00 - Did the Patriots overpay for A.J. Brown?

29:00 - How will Josh McDaniels use A.J. Brown?

35:00 - Answering your mailbag questions

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Phil Perry welcomes in Mike Giardi to break down this week’s Patriots OTA’s, what we should take from the absence of Christian Gonzalez and Kayshon Boutte, and whether the A.J. Brown trade is the done-deal we thought it was. Then, the guys debate Phil’s initial 53-man roster ahead of minicamp.

00:00- Giardi shares his biggest takeaways from OTA’s this week

6:30- What to make of Christian Gonzalez’s continued absence

16:00- The latest reports surrounding A.J. Brown

21:00- How did Drake Maye look at OTA’s?

27:40- Breaking down Phil’s 53-man roster projections

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Join Phil Perry as he breaks down all 32 starting quarterbacks ahead of the 2026 season. Who are this years biggest risers and fallers? Also, Phil digs into his Mailbag, and Kevin Byard explains how he gets so many interceptions

06:00 - The A-List QBs

17:30 - The Alien Tier QBs

24:30 - The Imperfect, but We're glad to have you! QBs

28:50 - Don't Love it, But we have hope ! QB's

34:10 - You're on the clock! QBs

39:20 - Have to see it QBs

42:10 - Makes you nervous QBs

44:45 - Seen Enough QBs

46:55 - Phil's Mailbag

01:00:20 - Kevin Byard talks Interceptions

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In this episode, we get to know the Patriots' newest LB, the 55th overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft, Gabe Jacas. Phil Perry talks with Illinois HC Bret Bielema about Jacas’ “desire to be great,” then catches up with former Patriot James White—who spent time coaching at Illinois—about why Mike Vrabel and the Patriots will love Jacas' fit in this defense.

00:00 Getting to know Patriots LB Gabe Jacas

03:00 Illinois HC Bret Bielema on Jacas’ “desire to be great”

07:00 James White calls Jacas an “old school, rare breed of football player”

10:30 Which former Patriots LB does Gabe compare to?

17:00 Could the Patriots be following the Seahawks defensive blueprint?

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Is Eli Raridon the most fascinating draft pick by the Patriots this year? Phil Perry talks with Notre Dame OC/TE Coach Mike Denbrock to get a detailed scouting report on the 95th pick in the 2026 NFL Draft. Later, he discusses how the Patriots could use Raridon and possibly use the Rams’ 13-personnel blueprint.

00:00 Is Eli Raridon the most fascinating draft pick?

03:15 Notre Dame’s Mike Denbrock on Raridon’s upside

04:00 Why a great TE is a rookie QB's best friend

08:00 NFL player comparisons for Raridon

11:00 How Raridon fits the Patriots’ offensive scheme

13:00 Could the Patriots use the Rams' 13-personnel blueprint?

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Tom Curran, Phil Perry, and Albert Breer react to the Patriots’ moves on Day 2 of the NFL Draft, including the decision to trade up for Gabe Jacas, selecting tight end Eli Raridon in the third round and what Day 3 could look like without Mike Vrabel.

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Phil Perry, Tom Curran, Albert Breer, and Tom Giles react to the Patriots trading up to draft OT Caleb Lomu out of Utah. They break down what they like about the move, what Lomu brings to the team and what it could mean for Will Campbell’s future. Plus, they cover the latest on Mike Vrabel and what the next two days could hold for New England.

00:00 Reaction to drafting Caleb Lomu

08:00 The latest with Mike Vrabel

12:15 Eagles clearly moving on from AJ Brown?

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Albert Breer joins Phil Perry to break down their final predictions for what the New England Patriots could do in the NFL Draft. They discuss the possibility of the Patriots trading out of the first round, which offensive tackles could be available early and some off-the-radar options. Plus, Phil talks about Mike Vrabel addressing the Dianna Russini photos.

0:00 - Discussing Mike Vrabel’s comments on Dianna Russini photos

9:00 - What are the odds the Patriots don’t pick on Day 1 of the draft?

13:00 - Which tackle is most likely to be available for the Patriots?

20:00 - Does this edge rusher fit what New England is

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Phil Perry is joined by Todd McShay of The Ringer to break down the Patriots’ draft outlook, including whether they can land multiple starters, a potential first-round run on offensive tackles and Phil’s top RB fits for New England.

00:00 -Can the Patriots find a few starters in this year’s draft?
09:00 Why there could be a first-round push for offensive tackles
22:00 Breaking down the best RB fits for the Patriots

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Phil Perry is joined by Emory Hunt of CBS Sports to break down his 2026 Draft Guide and identify the best late-round value picks for the New England Patriots. Plus, Phil dives into the mailbag to answer your latest questions.

00:00 YouTube Live: Crowd-sourced Mock Draft (April 15, 2PM)

03:30 Emory Hunt on his 2026 draft guide
08:30 Day 3 sleepers: Edge rushers for the Patriots
13:45 Under-the-radar WRs being slept on
17:50 Adding depth at LB in the later rounds
24:30 Next Pats mailbag

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Phil Perry talks with Fran Duffy to break down this year's "Tier Busters" in the upcoming draft. They break down the Patriots specific needs, and who may be available at their current draft positions. Also, Phil Perry breaks down the looming potential trade of A.J. Brown, and how he may affect that Pats plans in this year's draft.

00:00 Setting the table / Coaches Meetings wrap-up

11:15 Welcome Fran Duffy

16:38 Busting Draft Tiers: Edge Rushers

22:45 Busting Draft Tiers: Tackles

29:50 Busting Draft Tiers: Tight Ends

34:10 Busting Draft Tiers: Wide Receivers

40:23 Phil's Mock Draft 4.0

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Phil Perry talks with Mike Renner to discuss three scenarios for the Patriots first three picks in the NFL Draft. What’s the best case scenario for the Patriots? WR with the first pick? Or should the address the Edge or Tackle position first?

00:00 Setting the table for the pod

08:30 Renner on the value of the Patriots first-round pick

10:30 Scenario 1: Patriots take WR with first pick

20:00 Scenario 2: Patriots take Tackle

27:30 Scenario 3: Patriots take Edge defender

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Phil Perry catches you up on the latest Patriots news and breaks down his selection for New England at No. 31 in his most recent Mock Draft 3.0. Later, he answers your mailbag questions and talks with Trevor Sikkema about finding potential Stefon Diggs replacements in the NFL Draft.

00:00 Catching up on the latest Patriots news

03:00 How the Jaylen Waddle trade impacts A.J. Brown’s price

13:00 Phil Perry’s NFL Mock Draft 3.0

26:30 Mailbag questions

55:30 Trevor Sikkema on finding Diggs replacements in the draft

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Phil Perry explains why moving on from Diggs is the right move for the Patriots and discusses some possible WR options for the team next season. Steve Palazzolo and Sam Monson join to provide a step-by-step offseason plan for the Patriots.

00:00 Why moving on from Diggs is the right move

06:00 Ranking the WR options for the Patriots

13:00 Steve Palazzolo on building around Drake Maye

20:00 This WR would be a GREAT fit at no. 31

24:00 Sam Monson’s offseason plan for the Patriots

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Phil Perry sits down with JP Finlay to break down what went wrong for the Commanders in 2025 and what lessons the Patriots can take from Washington’s recent offseason strategy. Later, Phil breaks down some winners and losers from the NFL Combine.

00:00 How the Commanders serve as a cautionary tale for the Pats

04:30 Will upcoming contracts for Maye and Gonzalez impact spending?

06:00 JP Finlay on what the Patriots can learn from Washington’s approach

12:00 Is signing Maxx Crosby a bad idea for the Patriots?

16:30 Winners and losers from the NFL Combine

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Could the Patriots actually pull off a blockbuster move for A.J. Brown? Phil Perry sits down with NBC Sports Philadelphia’s Dave Zangaro to break down the reality of the situation. They dissect the trade rumors, analyze the steep price tag, and discuss why the Eagles aren't hitting the panic button just yet.

00:00 Eagles acknowledge they will take calls on A.J. Brown

9:30 Mike Vrabel on his relationship with Brown

11:00 Dave Zangaro on whether A.J. Brown gets dealt this offseason

14:00 What’s the cost for A.J. Brown?

18:00 Why the Eagles won’t rush dealing Brown

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Phil Perry reports the latest Patriots news and rumors from theNFL Scouting Combinein Indianapolis. What did we learn about the Patriots' offseason needs from Eliot Wolf? Later, The Athletic's Dane Brugler breaks down the best "Vrabel guys" in this draft class.

00:00 The latest from the NFL Combine

1:30 Signs pointing to Patriots adding on defense this offseason

4:00 Pass-rush options for the Patriots

8:30 Do the Patriots NEED a #1 WR?

12:00 Dane Brugler on the depth of the draft

15:00 Finding Vrabel guys in the draft

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Phil Perry breaks down his latest mock draft where he has the Patriot adding ‘real juice at receiver for Drake Maye.’ Later, he talks with Connor Rogers and Daniel Jeremiah to preview the upcoming NFL combine.

0:00 Phil Perry’s most recent mock draft

24:30 Connor Rogers best options for Patriots at 31

27:00 Key players to watch at the Combine

32:00 The upside of KC Concepcion

42:00 Daniel Jeremiah on why he mocks Zion Young to Patriots

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The pain from the Patriots Super Bowl loss is there, but Phil Perry brings you a reason to smile....it’s NEXT PATS season. Phil does a deep dive on his five-point plan for the Patriots to UPGRADE their roster this offseason.

00:00 Vrabel on how the Super Bowl can be a valuable learning experience

5:00 What kind of people are the Patriots looking for?

12:00 Five-point plan for the Patriots offseason

25:00 Next Pats mailbag

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Super Bowl week is in full swing. Phil Perry is on the ground in Santa Clara, previewing the Patriots-Seahawks matchup and which quarterback will lead their team to a Super Bowl win. Plus, Phil sits down with The Athletic’s Dianna Russini and SumerSports’ Mike Mayock to discuss the Patriots’ successful offseason, the franchise's future and the outlook for Drake Maye and Sam Darnold

00:00 - Which QB will drive their team to a Super Bowl win?

09:00 - Dianna Russini on Maxx Crosby, the Patriots' future and people doubting the team

16:00 - Mike Mayock on the Patriots' impressive offseason and whether he believes in Sam Darnold

26:00 - Super Bowl mailbag

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Who’s better to talk to about the upcoming BATTLE in the trenches than former Patriots OL coach Dante Scarnecchia? Phil Perry talks to him about the keys to the matchup, and then breaks down the Seattle defense and answers your mailbag questions.

00:00 The latest on Drake Maye’s shoulder

2:30 Dante Scarnecchia reacts to Pats making the Super Bowl

4:00 Biggest challenge for coaching staff

18:00 Who’s Next?!: The Seahawks defense

23:00 Next Pats mailbag

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The Patriots are one win away from punching their ticket to the Super Bowl. What are the biggest keys to getting a win in Denver? Phil Perry talks with former Patriot Rob Ninkovich to get his breakdown of the AFC Championship.

00:00 Taking care of the football is a KEY on Sunday

4:00 Rob Ninkovich says don’t sleep on the backup

9:00 Ninkovich on playing for Sean Payton

14:30 What areas can Will Campbell improve on for Sunday?

19:30 Who’s next and mailbag questions

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Joe Buck will be on the call this Sunday when the Patriots face off against the Texans. Phil Perry catches up with Joe to discuss what he saw last week while calling the Texans game and gets his opinion on which legendary QB he compares Drake Maye to. Later, Phil previews the CFB Championship game and answers your mailbag questions.

00:00 Patriots host Texans on Sunday

1:30 Joe Buck on his relationship with New England sports fans

6:00 Buck compares Maye to an all-time great

9:00 Buck’s Patriots-Texans preview

16:30 Players to keep an eye on during CFB Championship

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The Patriots are set to face the Chargers this Sunday night. Phil Perry breaks down why the Patriots’ run game will be KEY to getting a win. Later, Phil talks with Tony Dungy to get his thoughts on the job Mike Vrabel has done in New England and to preview the Sunday Night Football matchup.

0:00 Why the Patriots’ run game will be key vs Chargers

8:00 Tony Dungy credits Vrabel for changing culture in New England
11:00 Will other teams look for defensive coaches?
15:30 Tony Dungy: Patience will be the key for Drake Maye against Chargers

17:30 Who’s Next?! And mailbag questions

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The odds have shifted in Drake Maye’s favor to win the NFL MVP over Matthew Stafford. Phil Perry breaks down the numbers and chats with Mike Sando from The Athletic to get his take on the criteria voters prioritize when deciding the award. Later, Phil highlights some potential Patriots from the NCAA and answers your mailbag questions.

00:00 What the stats say about the MVP race

7:30 Mike Sando weighs in on MVP debate

8:30 What do voters look for when selecting an MVP?

19:00 Who’s Next?! And mailbag questions

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Phil Perry talks with Brian Hoyer to get his thoughts and insight on the offense Josh McDaniels runs, and how it differs from other styles around the NFL. What has been the key to Drake Maye thriving in this offense?

00:00 Getting to know the different offensive systems in the NFL
7:00 Why has Drake Maye been able to execute what Josh McDaniels wants
11:30 Why don’t other teams want to teach QBs to read coverage?
20:00 how many QBs run a hybrid combination concept?
24:00 Hoyer goes to the whiteboard to break down the X’s and O’s

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Did the Bills provide a blueprint on how to slow down Drake Maye and the Patriots offense? How will the Ravens scheme for Sunday? Phil Perry breaks down all that, and talks with Kayshon Boutte about how he can help Drake Maye against man coverage.

0:00 What we learned from loss to the Bills

1:00 Will the Ravens replicate what Bills did to stifle the Patriots offense?

7:30 Kayshon Boutte 1-on-1

14:00 Who’s Next?!

20:00 Next Pats mailbag

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Phil Perry welcomes Tyler Dunne of GoLongFootball.com to preview this week’s huge matchup between the Patriots and the Buffalo Bills. They discuss whether Drake Maye is already approaching Josh Allen’s quarterback tier and what it could mean if the Bills once again fall short of the Super Bowl. Then, Phil highlights two college players to watch during this year’s bowl season and opens the mailbag to answer your questions.

4:20- Tyler Dunne explains why Drake Maye has already caught up to Josh Allen’s level as a QB

6:20- How are Bills fans handling the resurgence of the Patriots this season?

9:20- Will there be major changes in Buffalo if the Bills once again fail to make the Super Bowl?

12:50- What should we expect in Sunday’s matchup?

17:00- Phil takes a look at a pair of college football players who may be on New England’s radar next spring

21:50- Phil opens up the mailbag to answer your questions

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The Patriots head into the bye week with an 11-2 record, but how can they improve with their week off? Phil Perry breaks down the areas of focus for the team. Later, Dane Brugler checks in with his latest 2026 NFL mock draft and discusses some options for the Patriots next season.

1:00-Are the Patriots motivated by the “nobody believed in us”?

4:30-Why haven’t teams been able to slow down Drake Maye?

12:30-Will there be tweaks coming to the Patriots rushing attack?

18:00-Dane Brugler talks 2026 NFL Draft

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Phil Perry is back with a brand-new episode of The Next Pats Podcast! This week, Phil discusses how the Patriots can adjust with an injured offensive line, and Taylor Kyles (CLNS) joins the show to discuss the Patriots' MNF matchup vs. the Giants. Finally, Phil answers your Thanksgiving week mailbag questions!

2:00: How can the Patriots adjust protect Drake Maye with an injured offensive line?

07:00: Taylor Kyles (CLNS) joins the show to discuss the Patriots matchup vs. the Giants on MNF

9:00: Challenge the Giants' pass rush presents.

16:00: Why teams are using man coverage against Drake Maye

23:50: "Who's Next?!" Phil Perry talks OSU's Kayden McDonald and why he could be a great fit for the Patriots.

29:00: Thanksgiving week mailbag!

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Phil Perry breaks down JUST how accurate Drake Maye has been this season and discusses what’s led to his success this season. Later, we catch up with Austin Hooper to talk about his “My Cause, My Cleats” charity campaign, and of course hit you with some college players to keep an eye on as potential Patriots.

1:30-Drake Maye says his competitiveness has led to better accuracy this season

8:00-Austin Hooper on how mix of veterans and young guys have benefited the Patriots

12:00-Hooper talks “My Cause My Cleats” charity campaign

17:00-Who's Next?! And mailbag questions

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There is plenty of BUZZ surrounding the New England Patriots following their win over the Jets on Thursday night. Who better to talk to, than a former Patriot who was there calling the game? Devin McCourty talks with Phil Perry about how LEGIT the Patriots are, and whether a Super Bowl could be in their future. Later, Phil Perry breaks down his stock watch and answers your mailbag questions.

3:00-Devin McCourty on the buzz around Foxboro when calling the game last night

10:00-McCourty praises Drake Maye’s ability to stay calm

12:30-How would Devin try to slow down the Patriots offense?

15:00-Are the Patriots vulnerable to mobile quarterbacks?

18:00-Is this Patriots team capable of making it to the Super Bowl?

21:00-Stock Watch & Mailbag

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Phil Perry chats with Shawn Syed of Sumersports to get his take on what Josh McDaniels has done to get the most from Drake Maye. Is the Patriots’ offensive production sustainable? Later, Phil tells you which college players are great Patriots fits, and answers questions from the mailbag.

1:00-Patriots-Buccaneers preview

5:00-Benefits of Patriots running 12 personnel

16:00-Is the Patriots offensive production sustainable?

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Phil Perry talks with James Palmer to get a national perspective of Drake Maye and the New England Patriots’ hot start to the season. How sustainable is the pace the Patriots are on? What moves could the Patriots make at the trade deadline? Later, Phil tells you “Who’s Next?!” and highlights a couple college standouts and answers your mailbag questions.

1:30-Drake Maye & Kayson Boutte: One of the most explosive duos in the NFL?

4:00-James Palmer on the national perspective of Drake Maye?

9:00-"Trick or Treat” what will happen at the NFL trade deadline?

17:30-Who's Next?!

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How do the Patriots get TreVeyon Henderson more involved? Phil Perry talks with Patriots legend James White to get his take on why we should have patience with the rookie. Later, we break down potential future Patriots, and give Will Campbell the credit he deserves.

1:00-Drake Maye now third-best odds to win 2025 NFL MVP

4:30-James White: Fun to watch Maye exceed expectations

6:30-How do the Patriots get TreVeyon Henderson more involved?

16:00-Who’s Next: Possible future Patriots in the NCAA

22:00-Giving Will Campbell the credit he deserves

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The Patriots are in first place in the AFC East and looking to get a win down in Tennessee! Phil Perry talks with NFL Insider Dianna Russini about the national buzz surrounding Drake Maye’s incredible development and massive SURGE. They also discuss Mike Vrabel's return to Nashville, and which potential trade targets the Patriots should pursue before the deadline.

2:15- Dianna Russini weighs in on Mike Vrabel returning to Tennessee
5:45- What's the national buzz around Drake Maye?
8:20- Who could the Patriots target at the trade deadline?
11:40- Dianna explains why Patriots may not add at running back
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Phil Perry welcomes in Rob Ninkovich to get his thoughts on Drake Maye’s impressive start to Year 2, Mike Vrabel’s leadership style and whether he thinks this team is for real. Then, Phil shares which college players to keep an eye on this weekend and opens up the mailbag to answer your questions!

1:00- Phil breaks down why Drake Maye has been even more impressive than you realize through five weeks

3:30- Rob Ninkovich shares whether or not he thinks the Patriots are a playoff team

5:50- How would you gameplan against Drake Maye as a defensive player?

7:55- What do you think of Mike Vrabel’s leadership style with this team?

14:00- Phil shares his latest round of college players to keep an eye on ahead of next spring’s NFL Draft

18:40- Phil opens up the mailbag to answer your questions

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Drake Maye and the offensive line have been stellar up to this point, but is it sustainable? Phil Perry talks with Steve Steve Palazzolo about that and much more! Later, we tell you who to watch this weekend in college football and answer your mailbag questions.

1:00- Is Drake Maye’s level of play sustainable?
3:30- Seeing the results of the Patriots setting Drake Maye up for success
7:00- Will other teams start scheming to slow down Stefon Diggs?
6:30- Which NFL QB is the best comp to Drake Maye?
10:00- Impressions of Will Campbell’s first four NFL games
18:00- ”Who's Next?!” & Mailbag

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Phil Perry talks with Kurt Warner to get his advice on what the Patriots can do to maximize Drake Maye’s potential. Later, Phil gives you “Who’s Next?” and highlights three college football players to watch this weekend, and answers your questions from the Next Pats Mailbag.

3:30-What is Kurt Warner’s favorite part of Drake Maye’s game?

9:00-How can Josh McDaniels set Drake Maye up for success?

12:30-How do the Patriots make “big plays” on offense?

18:00-Who's Next?!: College players to keep an eye on this weekend

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Phil Perry talks with Tyler Dunne of GoLongTD.com about his three-part series on the Chicago Bears, “House of dysfunction.” Will the Bears regret not looking into drafting Drake Maye? Later, Phil discusses “Who’s next?!” and gives you three college players to watch this weekend and answers your mailbag questions.

  • 4:00 -Tyler details his three-part series on Chicago Bears, “House of dysfunction”
  • 5:30 - Will Chicago regret passing on Drake Maye?
  • 12:30 - Why Drake Maye’s start to his career is EERILY SIMILAR to Josh Allen’s
  • 15:30 - Who's Next?!
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A lot of questions this week surrounding whether there is “too much” on Drake Maye’s plate. So who better to ask than former Patriots QB and BFF of the podcast, Matt Cassel?! Cassel breaks down the expectations of a QB in the New England system, and discusses what the Patriots can do to set up Drake for success in Week 2.

1:00 - Drake Maye says there is not too much on his plate

2:00 - Matt Cassel details expectations for Drake Maye in the Patriots offense

9:00 - How can the Patriots set up Drake for success?

13:30 - Who’s Next?!: College players to watch this weekend

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Phil Perry talks with former Patriots offensive line coach, Dante Scarnecchia, to get his thoughts on the Patriots starting two rookies on the offensive line. How can the Patriots set their OL up for success this season? What’s Dante’s first impressions of Will Campbell? Later, Phil answers your questions and shares a few college players to keep an eye on this season.

2:45-Dante Scarnecchia on the Patriots starting 2 rookies on the offensive line

6:45-Dante love the “motor” of Will Campbell

12:30-Dante's advice for Campbell taking it to the next level in the NFL

20:30-Who's Next?! College players to keep an eye on

23:00-Next Pats mailbag

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The Patriots’ best-kept secret in their rookie class is an undrafted free agent, but it’s not Efton Chism. Spoiler alert, it’s Elijah Ponder, a 6’3”, 260lb linebacker with insane combine numbers. Phil Perry says it’s a mystery he wasn’t drafted. Listen to an exclusive interview with Ponder, and Phil shares why exactly he likes the rookie so much.

Not only that, but Phil also answers a handful of mailbag questions at the end of the show.

1:04 - Why Elijah Ponder earned a spot on Patriots 53-man roster

3:00 - Elijah Ponder by the numbers

8:38 - What Mike Smith had to say about Elijah Ponder

11:58 - Phil Perry has an exclusive interview with Elijah Ponder

21:30 - Mailbag Questions

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Best player? Most surprising? Phil Perry hands out his superlatives for Patriots training camp. Many young and new players dominate the categories. Plus, with cut-down day just days away, Phil discusses his 53-man roster projection. Finally, you hear from Matthew Berry about all things fantasy football related to the Patriots. Are there any players actually worth picking up this season?

1:01 - Patriots camp superlatives

1:25 - Best player

2:56 - Most surprising player

3:51 - Most disappointing player

5:28 - Biggest takeaway

9:34 - Best free agent signing

12:26 - Rookie of camp

14:26 - 53-man roster projection

22:10 - Interview with Matthew Berry

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Phil Perry breaks down Day 2 of the joint practice with the Vikings. He discusses the offense’s struggles, highlights a bright spot in Drake Maye, and provides reacts to the latest on Stefon Diggs.

1:00 Breaking down Day 2 of joint practices in Minnesota

14:00 Stock Watch after two days with the Vikings

18:00 - What's going on with Stefon Diggs?

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Phil Perry is back with a new Next Pats Podcast. Phil is sharing his takeaways from the Patriots' joint practice vs. the Commanders, how DeMario Douglas will be utilized in Josh McDaniels' offense, and how Mack Hollins is quickly emerging after being on PUP. Later, Phil answers your mailbag questions!

01:00: The Patriots 'belonged' during joint practice with Commanders.

05:00: Why Phil believes Pop Douglas will be the main receiver for the Patriots in 2025

9:55: We hear from Pop Douglas, how being tired of losing is motivating him in 2025 and the impact of Josh McDaniels

12:40: Drake Maye has high praise for Pop Douglas

19:00: Zay Flowers could be a good comp for how McDaniels can use Pop Douglas

21:50: Takeaways from Drake Maye's day vs. the Commanders

33:50: Phil is answering your mailbag questions!

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Phil Perry shares his main takeaways from Day 8 of training camp practice for the New England Patriots before welcoming in offensive tackle Morgan Moses for an exclusive 1-on-1 interview.

1:30- Phil shares what’s impressed him the most about Drake Maye so far in camp

3:20- Kyle Williams is already showing his resiliency and ability to bounce back from bad plays

5:40- Offensive line update

7:35- Morgan Moses on his first camp with the Patriots and working with the team’s rookie linemen

15:20- Phil previews his potential 53-man roster, including a shocking cut in the receiver room

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Phil Perry is back with another episode of the Next Pats Podcast! In this episode, Phil breaks down what he's seen through the first two days of Patriots training camp, whose stock is up, whose stock is down, plus an exclusive interview with Hunter Henry.

3:00 - Where young Patriots sit in their respective pecking orders, how Drake Maye looks through first two practices in Josh McDaniels' offense

8:45 - Not a great two days for the 2024 draft class, including the absence of Ja'Lynn Polk.

11:30 - TreVeyon Henderson and Kyle Williams' stock is up

13:10 - Pecking order at WR

16:00 - Breaking down emerging trends in the NFL: 2 TE sets

20:10 - Exclusive with Hunter Henry after day 2 of training camp

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Phil Perry welcomes in JP Finlay of NBC4 Sports Washington to get his thoughts on what's going on between the Washington Commanders and wide receiver Terry McLaurin, before sharing his camp battles to watch and opening up the mailbag to answer your questions!

1:00- Phil shares his thoughts on the contract dispute between Terry McLaurin and the Commanders and what it could mean for the Patriots

6:55- JP Finlay joins to share his thoughts on how likely it is that McLaurin could become available and why he thinks Washington is hesitant to extend the receiver at the moment

20:30- Phil previews Patriots training camp by sharing his five breakout candidates, and five position battles to watch

38:10- Phil opens up the mailbag to answer your questions

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Phil Perry dives deep into NFL pass protection, ranking every team's offensive line. But where do the New England Patriots stand when it comes to protecting Drake Maye? Have they truly done enough to give him the clean pocket he needs to succeed? Find out where the Patriots rank league-wide and what it means for Maye's development.

4:00-Ranking the offensive lines around the NFL

8:30-Which category do the Patriots fall under?

13:30-Phil's full breakdown of the Patriots’ overall ranks

16:30-Overall rankings, which team protected their QB the best?

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Phil Perry continues his "Three P's" series - playmakers, play-callers, and protection. In this episode, he breaks down the play-callers, and where Josh McDaniels ranks among offensive play-callers in the league. Phil also breaks down how McDaniels can get Drake Maye and the Pats to exceed expectations.

03:30: Josh McDaniels is the most interesting person to watch at 1 Patriot Place this season

11:00: If Drake Maye can handle everything Josh McDaniels throws at him, the offense could be better than expected

18:00: Don't be surprised if DeMario Douglas is used more under McDaniels this season

26:33: Ranking all offensive play-callers in the NFL

40:00: Josh McDaniels ranks as 11th overall play-caller in the NFL

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Phil Perry kicks off his "Three P's" series - playmakers, playcallers, and protection. He starts with a deep dive into playmakers, ranking the top talent across the league and analyzing where the Patriots stack up. Plus, Phil answers your mailbag questions.

1:00 - Overall thoughts on Patriots' group of weapons

20:00 - Playmaker rankings

53:00 - Answering your mailbag questions

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Phil Perry is wrapping up what he saw from Patriots minicamp, giving us his 'way too early' 52-man roster projection and wrapping up with his latest mailbag!

02:00 - Takeaways from Patriots minicamp - offense improves but still a lot of work to do to get to where they want to be in the regular season

09:30 - No-huddle period miscommunication between Stefon Diggs, Hunter Henry and Drake Maye

11:55 - Phil is concerned about the interior offensive line

15:48 - Patriots secondary looked NASTY! Christian Gonzalez the MVP of minicamp

23:30 - Drake Maye discusses being a leader and benefit of being hard on teammates

24:40 - "Ridiculously early 53-man roster prediction"

42:50 - Phil Perry's mailbag!

48:00 - Kendrick Bourne not a lock to make the roster

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Phil Perry is back with a new episode of the Next Pats Podcast. Phil discusses Aaron Rodgers to the Steelers, 8 things to look out for during Patriots minicamp next week, and takes your questions with a new mailbag!

2:15: Aaron Rodgers to the Pittsburgh Steelers - what it means for the Patriots and what NFL evaluators are saying about him

7:45: 8 things to look out for at Patriots mini camp next week, including a deep dive into Stefon Diggs and Rookie Kyle Williams

18:00: We hear from receivers coach Todd Downing and get his thoughts about Kyle Williams

25:40: What Phil is hoping to see from TreVeyon Henderson in Josh McDaniels' offense

38:00: Hear from TE coach Thomas Brown about finding the right players to play fullback.

46:00: Mailbag! Phil answers your questions

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Phil's tackling all your mailbag questions this week, covering everything from Drake Maye’s demeanor at OTAs to how the Patriots might approach the Stefon Diggs situation. He also dives into whether growing pains could linger into the start of the season and wraps it all up with a breakdown of his latest quarterback rankings

4:00-Examining Drake Maye’s demeanor at OTAs

16:00 - Should we expect growing pains to carry over into the season?

28:30 - How will the Patriots handle the Diggs situation?

49:00 - Phil breaks down his QB rankings

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Phil Perry empties his notebook with his biggest takeaways from Patriots OTAs on Tuesday. Later, Phil talks with Cal’s head coach Justin Wilcox to get to know more about Craig Woodson.

4:00-Let's not panic about Drake Maye throwing 4 interceptions

11:00-How much will be on Maye’s plate under a Josh McDaniels’ offense?

15:30-The offensive variety we saw from McDaniels

18:30-First impressions of the rookies

28:00-Justin Wilcox interview

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An undrafted free agent RB who used to be a steer-wrestler and turned down NIL money to stay a captain at UC Davis?!? Phil Perry talks with UC Davis head coach, Tim Plough, to get more insight on Lan Larison.

2:00-Perry's first impressions of Lan Larison at rookie mini-camp

6:30-Tim Plough on the football character of Larison

11:00-Plough on where the Patriots can use Lan

21:00-Lan turned down NIL money to stay with his team

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Phil Perry opens up the notebook and shares his main takeaways from the Patriots' first day of rookie minicamp.

2:20- Phil reacts to defensive coordinator Terrell Williams not being at practice due to a "traumatic" health scare

4:40- Who was, and wasn't, in attendance for the rookies on Friday?

8:20- Takeaway 1: Mike Vrabel's hands-on coaching approach continues to impress and entertain

12:10- Takeaway 2: Will Campbell was at left tackle -- and ONLY at left tackle on Friday

16:30- Takeaway 3: Josh McDaniels was loud and clearly excited to be back on the field running an offense

18:25- Takeaway 4: Kyle Williams looks like an "X"/ deep-threat receiver... and seems to have that dog in him

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Phil Perry talks with Aaron Best, Head coach at Eastern Washington University, to get his scouting report on Efton Chism III. How similar is his game to former EWU Eagle Cooper Kupp? Later, Phil breaks down his ‘most improved’ players on the Patriots’ roster heading into next season.

1:00-The scouting report on Efton Chism III

6:30-Coach Aaron Best on the football character of Chism

12:00-Could Chism be Cooper Kupp 2.0?

26:30-’Most improved’ players on the Patriots’ roster

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Phil Perry talks with James White to get his reaction to the Patriots drafting TreVeyon Henderson in the 2025 NFL Draft. James explains why this was a “home run” pick for the Patriots, and breaks down what he likes about Henderson’s game.

6:00-James White calls TreVeyon Henderson a “home run” pick

8:00-Biggest challenge for Henderson to learn Josh McDaniels offense

12:30-White breaks down highlights from Henderson

19:00-Analyzing Henderson's impressive pass protection

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Phil Perry gives his draft grades for the Patriots’ 2025 Draft; which players can impact the team next season? Later, Tyler Dunne joins to give a Buffalo Bills perspective on how the Patriots roster is shaping up...and whether they are the next-best team in the AFC East.

3:00-Phil gives his report card for the Patriots’ draft

14:30-Tyler Dunne on the state of the Buffalo Bills

29:00-What should Patriots fan expect from Mack Hollins?

37:00-Josh Allen/Drake Maye rookie season comparison

41:00-Can the Patriots make the playoffs this season?

53:00-How Stefon Diggs will make an impact in New England

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Tom Curran and Phil Perry give their complete recap of the Patriots’ 2025 NFL Draft. How well did the Patriots execute a game plan to address all their roster needs?

1:00- Patriots draft for value in the first five rounds
11:10- Breaking down the roster fits for each of the team's draft picks
32:30- Which pick made you wince the most?
36:00- What was your favorite pick?
37:15- Live reaction to the Patriots drafting a long snapper (Phil was not happy)
42:45- What happened with Sheddeur Sanders?
51:20- Live reaction to the Patriots' final pick of the draft

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A best-of selection from NBC Sports Boston’s ‘On the Clock’ coverage of night two of the 2025 NFL Draft, featuring Tom Curran, Phil Perry and Albert Breer reacting to the Patriots’ round two and three picks.

1:00- Tom and Phil offer instant reaction and analysis to the Patriots’ second-round pick, TreVeyon Henderson, running back out of Ohio State

11:40- Former NFL QB Matt Cassel breaks down what he saw from Henderson in college

13:15- Tom and Phil welcome in Albert Breer to react to the Henderson pick and whether or not this means the team is looking to move on from Rhamondre Stevenson

Brian Hoyer breaks down the tape on Patriots’ third-round pick Kyle Williams, wide receiver out of Washington State, before the guys react to the selection

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A best-of selection from NBC Sports Boston’s ‘On the Clock’ coverage of night one of the 2025 NFL Draft, featuring Tom Curran, Phil Perry, Albert Breer, Brian Hoyer, BC Eagles head coach Bill O’Brien, and more!

1:00- Tom Curran, Phil Perry, Brian Hoyer and Albert Breer join Tom Giles to offer instant reaction and analysis to the selection

12:00- Mike Vrabel and Will Campbell speak following the pick

13:20- Bill O’Brien joins to break down the pick and why he thinks Campbell will be a success in New England

17:45- Mike Felger and Michael Holley join Phil and Hoyer for a heated debate on Campbell’s measurements and how much they will matter

24:00- Curran, Phil and Breer look ahead to Day 2 and which position groups the Patriots should target next

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Phil Perry breaks down the BEST FITS for the Patriots in the draft when it comes to WR and Edge. Later, Albert Breer joins to give his predictions for the first round of the NFL Draft, and gives a ‘wildcard’ pick the Patriots could take.

3:30-Phil's best fits at WR in the draft for the Patriots

12:00-Best fits at Edge in the draft

18:30-Albert Breer gives his predictions for the first round of the draft

27:00-What would be the ‘wildcard’ pick for the Patriots?

34:00-Where do the Patriots target WR help?

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Phil Perry did a LIVE Patriots Mock Draft on Wednesday. Fans could vote for the player the Patriots should take in each round of the upcoming 2025 NFL Draft. Check out the video version on the NBC Sports Boston YouTube page.

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Who will be the best options on Day 2 and 3 of the NFL Draft? Phil Perry talks with Emory Hunt of CBS Sports to get his take on some of the best kept secrets in the draft.

2:00-Phil Perry’s favorite options for Day 2 and 3

20:30-Emory Hunt breaks down the best Day 2 and 3 LT options for the Patriots

27:30-How can the Patriots get WR help later in the draft?

34:30-Breaking down the best RB options

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Phil Perry breaks down his Patriots seven-round mock draft 6.0. Later, Cynthia Frelund joins to talk about why the Patriots should be taking calls for the No. 4 pick.

2:00- Phil's seven-round mock draft 6.0

8:00-Patriots trade back, then back up!

25:30-Best fits at RB for the Patriots

36:00-Conversation with Cynthia Frelund

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Phil Perry is joined by WEEI’s Jon Lyons to react to the Patriots signing Stefon Diggs. What does this mean for their draft strategy? They also rank their top 5 free-agent signings so far.

2:00-Reaction to the Stefon Diggs signing

19:00-Latest Draft news

27:00-Can Diggs be the Patriots’ No. 1 WR?

34:45-Does Diggs signing take Travis Hunter off the board?

45:00-Ranking the top 5 free-agent acquisitions so far

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Phil Perry catches you up on the latest Patriots news, including why he thinks Stefon Diggs is a better fit than most people think. Also, is Travis Hunter at No. 4 a real possibility? Later, Phil breaks down his latest mock draft.

3:30-Latest news on Stefon Diggs

23:00-Draft buzz: Will Travis Hunter fall to the Patriots at No. 4?

40:00-Phil breaks down his latest mock draft

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Phil Perry recaps a busy week for the New England Patriots and gets to your Next Pats mailbag questions. Who should the Patriots target now that Cooper Kupp is not available? Later, we talk with Rhett Lewis of the NFL Network to discuss options for the Patriots in the draft.

2:00-Reaction to the Patriots releasing David Andrews

24:00-Other WR options

1:15:00-Interview with Rhett Lewis

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With the start of the NFL's legal tampering period less than a week away and teams already making moves, Phil Perry offers up his free agency strategy for the Patriots before revealing his latest 7-round mock draft for the team. Then, Phil welcomes in NFL Draft analyst Lance Zierlein from the NFL Combine in Indianapolis to break down this year's draft class.

3:10- Phil shares his options A, B and C for the Patriots at left tackle, wide receiver, and edge rusher

26:50- Phil reveals his latest 7-round mock draft

51:30- Lance Zierlein joins to share his thoughts on a deep defensive tackle and pass rusher class

58:45- Where would you play Travis Hunter the majority of the time, receiver or cornerback?

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Sports Illustrated and MMQB’s Albert Breer joins Phil Perry from the NFL Combine to react to all the Patriots and draft news from the week in Indianapolis.

5:20- Does Eliot Wolf really have final say?
9:50- Assessing how much money the Patriots will spend in free agency
12:00- Are the Commanders the best blueprint for the Patriots to follow?
16:00- Could the Patriots really land Travis Hunter at 4thoverall?

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Phil Perry reports from the NFL Combine on his biggest takeaways from Eliot Wolf’s media availability on Wednesday. Phil also gives us the latest draft buzz from the combine, could Travis Hunter be available at 4? Later, Dane Brugler gives his “best blue-collar ballers” in this year’s NFL Draft.

1:00-Reaction to Eliot Wolf’s press conference

14:00-Why did it not work with Ja’Lynn Polk last season?

20:00-Combine draft buzz: Could Travis Hunter fall to the Patriots?

32:00-Brugler's best blue-collar ballers

41:30-Day 2 WRs that could be a fit for the Patriots

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Phil Perry is live from the NFL Combine in Indianapolis to share everything he’s hearing about the Patriots from around the league. Then, Phil welcomes in NFL and Draft analyst Mike Renner of CBS Sports to break down some of the most interesting prospects for Patriots fans to keep an eye on ahead of the draft.

1:00- Phil reacts to the most interesting things Mike Vrabel said during his availability on Tuesday

14:30- Phil shares what he’s hearing from around the NFL about the Patriots

20:15- Mike Renner joins to preview the prospects who might turn heads during the combine this week

24:20- What do you expect the Patriots to do with the fourth overall pick?

27:10- Mike Renner shares a couple of Day 2 or Day 3 prospects the Patriots should target to help them get back to the playoffs

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Phil Perry previews next week's NFL Combine and the players Patriots fans should keep a close eye on. Then, Phil talks with NFL cornerback Patrick Peterson and Connor Rogers of NBC Sports from radio row at the Super Bowl in New Orleans.

5:40- Phil shares the big names -- and under-the-radar ones -- to keep an eye on at the Combine

29:30- Which names are currently getting buzz as free agency targets for the Patriots?

41:30- Patrick Peterson joins to break down what he's seen from Christian Gonzalez and Drake Maye

54:25- Connor Rogers joins to share his big picture takeaways from the Senior Bowl and what it means for the NFL draft

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Phil Perry is back with more interviews from radio row at the Super Bowl in New Orleans. This time welcoming in former NFL players Jerome Bettis and Geoff Schwartz to get their thoughts on how New England should go about rebuilding their offensive line and ground game.

6:50- Phil reacts to the new NFL salary cap and what it means for the Patriots' offseason plans

14:00- Reports are Chris Godwin might be off the market... who should New England look to add now as a high-profile receiver?

19:25- Phil reacts to Daniel Jeremiah's latest mock draft and what he predicts the Patriots will do 4th overall

31:10- Jerome Bettis breaks down why old school running backs are making a comeback in the league

40:50- Former offensive lineman Geoff Schwartz explains why it can take years to build a great offensive line and shares the type of skillset New England should be looking for when drafting lineman

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Which players could the Patriots target if Tee Higgins stays with the Bengals? Phil Perry breaks down some other options at WR. Plus, Louis Riddick discusses how to get the most out of Drake Maye and Zack Rosenblatt talks about his feature on Mike Vrabel’s year away from coaching.

1:00-Still PLAYMAKERS for the Patriots to pursue

12:00-Louis Riddick on the blueprint to win in today’s NFL

14:30-How can Josh McDaniels elevate Drake Maye’s game?

18:00-Which players stood out at the Senior Bowl?

25:00-Zack Rosenblatt details working with Mike Vrabel

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Phil Perry welcomes in former NFL player and analyst Solomon Wilcots and Malcolm Butler for a pair of interviews from radio row at the Super Bowl in New Orleans. Plus, Phil breaks down Mike Vrabel’s biggest challenge this offseason and reveals version 3.0 of his 2025 NFL mock draft and who the Patriots are taking in the first two rounds.

1:40- Phil discusses the biggest challenge Mike Vrabel will face this offseason as he looks to rebuild the culture in New England

12:10- Solomon Wilcots explains why Tee Higgins deserves to be viewed as a legit #1 wide receiver

21:35- Malcolm Butler reflects on his Super Bowl XLIX interception and what it was like playing for Vrabel in Tennessee

29:00- Phil shares his mock draft 3.0 and who the Patriots are taking in the first two rounds

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Phil Perry is joined by Hall of Fame quarterback Kurt Warner and Patriots veteran Brandon Bolden at Super Bowl LIX. They discuss Drake Maye's rookie season, and the hiring of Mike Vrabel and Josh McDaniels. Phil Perry also breaks down the recent drafts from the Chiefs and Eagles and what the Patriots can learn from them. Later, Phil takes a look at Dane Brugler's top 100 for the NFL draft and why the Patriots should consider Jalon Walker.

2:55 Hall of Fame QB Kurt Warner joins Phil from radio row in New Orleans

4:45: Kurt Warner's take on Drake Maye, and what he thought of his rookie season

10:30: Why getting the run-game going for the Pats is crucial for Maye

15:30: Phil breaks down Field Yates' mock draft

20:00: Dane Brugler's top 100 has player that Phil wants everyone to consider more highly for the Patriots (LB Jalon Walker)

24:42: Phil Perry breaks down the recent drafts from the Chiefs and the Eagles

30:00: Brandon Bolden joins Phil on radio row to discuss what he thinks it would be like to get recruited by Belichick and how he will relate to college kids

34:00: How similar will Mike Vrabel be to Bill Belichick

36:00: "Offensive genius" Josh McDaniels will be perfect fit for Drake Maye

39:00: Brandon Bolden talks about his work with the American Cancer Society and the importance of early screenings

42:00: Bolden has a great story about Tim Tebow

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Phil Perry sits down with Christian Gonzalez and Jonathan Jones in New Orleans to discuss Gonzalez's rising potential, Jones' upcoming free agency, and their former head coach, Jerod Mayo. Later, Phil explores the key lessons the Patriots can draw from the Eagles' blueprint for team-building success.

2:00 - Phil talks with Christian Gonzalez about free agency, Jerod Mayo & more

10:00 - What Patriots can take away from Eagles' team-building success

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Phil Perry is joined by NFL insiders Ian Rapoport and Tom Pelissero on radio row at Super Bowl LIX! Phil sits down with Rapoport and Pelissero to discuss the ascent of Drake Maye, how the Patriots can attract top free agents, Mike Vrabel's coaching staff, Tom Brady's role in Vegas and much more!

02:15: Ian Rapoport weighs in on the hype around Drake Maye from Patriots fans and whether or not he's enough to draw in top free agents

05:55: Tee Higgins more likely to stay in Cincinnati

10:40: Phil is joined by Tom Pelissero and weighs in on the staff around Mike Vrabel

15:30: "Firmly believe" Belichick is willing to come back to the NFL

19:30: It's 'Tom Brady's show' in Vegas

22:00: Is Drake Maye a real draw for free agents despite Patriots record last year?

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Phil Perry is live from the Super Bowl in New Orleans with an exclusive 1-on-1 interview with Drake Maye. Plus, Steve Palazzolo of the 33rd Team joins to share his thoughts on what the Patriots should do in free agency and this year’s draft to improve the roster in 2025.

1:50- Drake Maye shares why he’s excited for hard coaching from Mike Vrabel and Josh McDaniels and what he’s learned from watching film of Tom Brady

8:30- Steve Palazzolo shares his thoughts on what the Patriots should do with the 4th overall pick

13:10- Would Steve be comfortable taking Abdul Carter first overall?

14:50- Should the Patriots look to add Tee Higgins and/ or Cooper Kupp?

17:35- Steve breaks down how New England can look to the Eagles and Chiefs to return to championship-form

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Live from radio row at the Super Bowl in New Orleans, Phil Perry welcomes former NFL GM and SumerSports CEO Thomas Dimitroff to share his thoughts on Bill Belichick’s move to college and the best ways for New England to get back to championship contention. Then, former NFL offensive lineman and CBS broadcaster Ross Tucker stops by to discuss how the Patriots can improve their offensive line.

1:00 - Should the Patriots pursue Cooper Kupp?

8:00 - Thomas Dimitroff shares his reaction to Bill Belichick accepting the UNC head coaching position & what the Pats should do with the 4th overall pick

25:00 - Ross Tucker on what the Patriots need to do to improve the offensive line

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It's the Next Pats Pod from radio row! First, Phil Perry sits down with Lindsay Rhodes of Sumer Sports and Sports Illustrated to break down her insights from the Senior Bowl, including why the Patriots should consider drafting Will Campbell in the first round. Next, Phil chats with Shawn Syed of Sumer Sports to discuss how the Patriots can replicate the Eagles’ successful blueprint and whether trading the No. 4 pick for Myles Garrett could be the right move.

9:30 - What were the best position groups at the Senior Bowl?

19:00 - Is there an Eagles blueprint the Patriots could follow?

24:30 - Should the Patriots offer the No. 4 pick for Myles Garrett?

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Phil Perry talks with James White to get his reasons for Josh McDaniels being the perfect hire for Drake Maye and the Patriots. Later, Phil breaks down Daniel Jeremiah’s top 50 draft prospects rankings and discusses the latest news from the Senior Bowl

4:00-Is James White rooting against the Chiefs?

7:00-White on why Josh McDaniels is the “perfect” hire

17:00-Reacting to Daniel Jeremiah’s top 50 2025 draft prospect rankings

23:00-Why Patriots fans should LOVE Jeremiah’s write up of Will Campbell

29:30-What we’re hearing from the Senior Bowl

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Feel that chill in the air? It’s officially mock draft szn here on the Next Pats podcast! Phil Perry unveils his mock draft 1.0 for 2025 and shares his selections for all 32 picks in the first round.

1:00- Phil breaks down what he expects to happen with the top three picks in the NFL Draft -- and why it’s probably not good news for New England

9:10- Phil shares what he predicts the Patriots will do with the fourth overall pick

26:00- Phil projects picks #5-32 in the first round

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Running back Ashton Jeanty joins Phil Perry to discuss his journey at Boise State, Emmitt Smith comparisons and his partnership with SAXX. Plus, Phil shares five names he wants the Patriots to target in the offseason.

3:30 - Ashton Jeanty interview

21:30 - Phil's five-name wishlist for the Patriots to attack this offseason

40:00 - What are the Patriots looking for in an offensive and defensive coordinator?

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Phil Perry talks with James Palmer to discuss the biggest differences between Mike Vrabel and Ben Johnson as head coaches. Who would be the best fit for the Patriots? Also, Phil empties his notebook on everything going on in New England.

3:00-James Palmer on why Patriots fans should be confident in Mike Vrabel

6:30-Assessing how Vrabel will handle the media

10:30-Is Ben Johnson ready to be a head coach in the NFL?

24:00-Should the Mayo firing have been done differently?

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Should the Patriots fire Alex Van Pelt? Is DeMarcus Covington's job on the line? Phil Perry breaks it all down before sharing ten names that Patriots fans should watch for in the College Football Playoff

1:00 - How will Patriots' coaching situation play out as season comes to an end?

21:00 - Examining Alex Van Pelt's explanation for not running Drake Maye on designed QB carries

30:00 - 10 names to watch in the College Football Playoff

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Bengals insider Mike Petraglia joins Phil Perry on the Next Pats Podcast! They discuss Bill Belichick taking the head coaching role at UNC, why Tee Higgins should be a top priority for the Patriots and much more!

2:50: Petraglia reacts to Bill Belichick becoming the next head coach at UNC and falling short of Don Shula's record

7:30: What is the likelihood Tee Higgins becomes a free agent?

14:10: Mike Petraglia on why he is not willing to call Tee Higgins a true #1 Has Tee Higgins fallen off this season?

24:00: Phil Perry breaks down the Patriots options at WR during free agency and why Tee Higgins should be at the top of the Patriots list

36:10: Phil disappointed Garett Bolles is officially not entering free agency

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Mike Renner of CBS Sports joins Phil Perry to discuss the lack of talent in the 2025 draft class and why the Patriots should prioritize an offensive tackle in the first round. Plus, Phil shares what he needs to see from the Patriots in the final month of the season to consider it a success.

3:30 - How bad is the 2025 NFL draft class?

13:30 - Why Patriots should take OT in first round of NFL Draft

25:00 - Five things the Pats need to do to close out the season

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What do Patriots fans have to be thankful for with their team this holiday season? Not a whole lot! Which is why Phil Perry is unveiling his five-point plan for fixing the offense in 2025 through free agency and the draft.

7:50- Step 1: Sign this potential #1 wide receiver in free agency

11:20- Step 2: Sign offensive tackle Garett Bolles

15:55- Step 3: Get an answer as to whether these players already on your roster can handle playing left guard and/ or center

19:50- Step 4: Here's who the team should draft with their first round pick in 2025

27:55- Step 5: Trade back into the first round to take this offensive tackle

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McCourty: Designed runs for Drake Maye will cause defenses PROBLEMS

Phil Perry is joined by former Patriots and 3x Super Bowl champion Devin McCourty. Phil and Devin discuss Drake Maye's recent comments to the media and whether or not he should be running designed routes. They also discuss the Patriots' defensive strategy vs. the Rams and how DeMarcus Covington is doing in his first year as defensive coordinator.

1:30: What coaches around the league are saying about Drake Maye

13:15: Devin McCourty interview

15:50: Breaking down Drake Maye's game-ending INT vs. Rams

19:00: Should the Patriots use Drake Maye for designed runs? McCourty weighs in on how the Patriots utilized QB runs with Cam Newton in 2020

23:45: Why Christian Gonzalez wasn't matched up with Puka Nacua or Cooper Kupp

27:05: What McCourty thinks of the job DeMarcus Covington has done as Defensive Coordinator

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Phil Perry opens up the notebook to share what he’s hearing about how things are going in Foxboro following the team’s Week 10 win over the Bears before welcoming in Rob Ninkovich to get his thoughts on Drake Maye, Jerod Mayo and the Patriots defense.

1:00- Phil unloads the notebook and shares five of his favorite notes about the Patriots from the last week

18:15- Ninkovich shares what he’s most excited by with Drake Maye this season

24:30- Does it say anything special that Drake Maye initiated a steak dinner with Jacoby Brissett and the O-Line after the win over the Bears?

27:00- What do you make of the job Alex Van Pelt has done this year?

32:20- Ninkovich defends Jerod Mayo calling the team ‘soft’, and the overall job he’s done as head coach this year

37:35- What have you seen from the defense in recent weeks?

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Phil Perry previews the Drake Maye-Caleb Williams matchup and breaks down their numbers so far this season. Plus, The Athletic's Dane Brugler joins the pod to discuss whether there's a receiver he would take in the top five, if he would prefer the Patriots take a lineman and if it's a bad year to have the No. 1 pick.

2:00 - Why Drake Maye has been a better quarterback than Caleb Williams (so far)

20:00 - Is it a bad year to have the No. 1 pick in the draft?

28:00 - What should Patriots do if they finish with a top 5 pick?

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What does Kurt Warner think about Drake Maye’s first few games in the NFL? Phil Perry catches up with the Hall of Famer to discuss that and what the Patriots need to do to get the most out of their rookie QB.

1:00-What should the Patriots do at the trade deadline?

10:00-Kurt Warner’s impressions of Drake Maye so far

12:00-What more can Alex Van Pelt do to help his young QB?

15:00-What type of WR would be best for Maye?

20:30-What's the ceiling for Drake?

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Patriots fans have questions, and Phil Perry has answers! After hosting an AMA on Reddit, Phil takes the best questions and gives you his latest intel on the New England Patriots.

1:00-Why there’s a good chance Jerod Mayo and Eliot Wolf return in 2025

3:45-How much did the loss in London bother Robert Kraft?

6:00-What's been the biggest issue with the defense?

9:00-How can Drake Maye get the team to rally behind him?

23:00-Making the case for the Patriots to go after Cooper Kupp

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ESPN's Louis Riddick joins Phil Perry to discuss Drake Maye's first NFL start and the rookie's future in the league. Plus, Phil shares his 10 reasons to feel optimistic about the Patriots' future.

1:00 - 10 reasons to feel optimistic about the Patriots' future

18:00 - What most impressed Louis Riddick about Maye's first start?

25:00 - Louis Riddick on the decision to wait until Week 6 to start Maye

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Phil Perry is joined by CLNS Media's Taylor Kyles to discuss Drake Maye's upcoming debut. They dig a little deeper on the X's and O's of what we should expect to see from Drake Maye and Alex Van Pelt vs. the Texans.

1:30 - What should we expect to see from the Drake Maye offense?

9:00 - Will Alex Van Pelt incorporate new material for Maye?

18:30 - Maye stat line prediction vs. Texans

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JP Finlay of NBC4 Sports joins Phil to discuss Jayden Daniels' success in Washington and how the Patriots can follow their blueprint with Drake Maye. Phil also talks about how David Andrews' injury will impact Maye's timeline and Alex Van Pelt's future in New England.

1:00 Does the David Andrews injury impact Drake Maye's timeline?

14:00 - Are players frustrated with the scheme?

23:00 - JP Finlay on biggest reason for Jayden Daniels' success

33:00 - How did Washington put their offensive line together?

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Phil Perry talks with Trey Wingo about the Patriots deciding to waive Bailey Zappe. Should Patriots fans still believe in Bill? Later they break down the state of the AFC East.

1:00-Patriots' actions show how they feel about Bailey Zappe

20:30-Trey's reaction to the Patriots waiving Zappe

24:00-Should Patriots fans still believe in Bill?

27:30-State of the AFC East

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Phil Perry breaks down the latest with the New England Patriots as they prepare for their third preseason game against the Titans. Whose stock is on the rise? Who will make the 53-man roster?

1:00-Latest on Christian Gonzalez injury

4:30-Demario Douglas limited in practice this week

6:30-Positive Patriots injury updates

12:30-Why Kayshon Boutte is surging toward a roster spot

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Phil Perry breaks down which rookies' stock is on the rise up in Green Bay. Later, James White explains why he is a fan of the addition of Ezekiel Elliott.

1:00-Which rookies' stock is on the rise?

7:30-Pop Douglas continues to shine; what role will he have on the team?

12:00-Is Zeke actually a better fit than Dalvin Cook?

17:00-James White on the addition of Zeke

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How does Ezekiel Elliott change the Patriots’ offense? What does it mean for Rhamondre Stevenson? Phil Perry talks to Matthew Berry about the fantasy impact and how Zeke can complement Rhamondre.

1:30-Phil Perry on why the Zeke signing was necessary for the Patriots

11:00-Matthew Berry on why Zeke is a complement to Stevenson

14:00-What's Elliott’s fantasy value?

17:30-What's the best draft strategy this season?

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Phil Perry shares his latest stock watch observations from Patriots training camp and why the team’s offense is in better shape than you might think. Then, Phil talks with Western Michigan University head coach Lance Taylor about Patriots rookie QB Malik Cunningham and why he may be the breakout player of the summer.

1:00- Phil shares his most recent stock watch observations, including several of the team’s rookies trending up and Cole Strange and Tyquan Thornton trending down

18:28- Phil breaks down why you should actually be encouraged with where the offense is and how much they’ve gotten accomplished at the point in camp

24:40- Phil shares what he’s seen from rookie Malik Cunningham and why he doesn’t think it’s a coincidence that he’s been playing QB the last few days after playing receiver for most of camp

33:00- Phil talks with Lance Taylor about his experience coaching Malik Cunningham and why he believes the rookie can play QB at the pro level

36:00- Lance Taylor shares what he saw from Malik Cunningham as a competitor on and off the field

38:50- Lance Taylor discusses his favorite memories coaching Malik Cunningham and when he realized the QB was ‘special’

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Phil Perry talks with Dante Scarnecchia about the importance of training camp for an NFL offense. What did Scar do to get the most out of Trent Brown?

2:00-Does Scar ever think about coming back to football?

3:00-What should the OL be focused on in August?

14:30-The relationship between an OC and OL coach

21:00-Getting the best out of Trent Brown

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Phil Perry talks with PFF's salary cap expert Brad Spielberger. What has the Patriots' spending shown us about their belief in this season? What will it cost for the Patriots to land DeAndre Hopkins?

4:00-Does Brad still think Bill Belichick is the greatest GM of all time?

6:00-Can the Patriots’ spending approach work in today’s NFL?

9:00-Why haven’t the Patriots spent money on weapons for Mac Jones?

11:30-Does ownership believe this team can be championship caliber?

18:00-Evaluating what DeAndre Hopkins would cost

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Phil Perry breaks down which players’ stock went up and down during minicamp practices this week. Later, Phil talks with Troy OC Joe Craddock about the potential of Jake Andrews.

2:30-Post-minicamp Patriots stock watch

18a:00-Who's the odd man out if the Patriots sign DeAndre Hopkins?

30:00-Next Pats mailbag

44:00-Interview with Troy OC Joe Craddock

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Phil Perry breaks down what he saw during Patriots OTAs this week. Is signing DeAndre Hopkins the right move for the Patriots? Also, we talk with Eastern Michigan coach Chris Creighton to learn more about Sidy Sow.

1:00-How big of a deal was the scrum at OTAs?

13:00-Assessing the depth of this Patriots team

14:30-Making the case to go get DeAndre Hopkins

37:00- Interview with Chris Creighton

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Will the Patriots be able to build off their offensive performance against the Vikings? Can they score enough points to hang with the Bills? Mark Schofield of SB Nation joins Phil Perry to break it all down.

3:30-Kurt Warner’s assessment of the Patriots’ offense

9:30-Compared to the rest of the NFL, how simple is the Patriots’ offense?

13:00-Breaking down the Patriots red zone problem

16:00- Can the Patriots’ offense possibly keep up with AFC hopefuls?

18:30-What’s wrong with Josh Allen?

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Phil Perry welcomes in The Athletic’s Dane Brugler to take an early look at next spring’s NFL Draft and the Day 1 and Day 2 prospects who may be able to help Mac Jones and Bill Belichick solve the Patriots’ issues on offense.

1:55- Phil and Dane break down some offensive tackle options in next spring’s draft

8:45- Dane explains why Alabama DB Brian Branch ‘screams Patriot’ because of his skillset

11:15- Dane shares which receivers Patriots fans should be keeping an eye on – including one who currently plays not too far from Gillette Stadium

17:05- Phil opens up the mailbag to answer your questions ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday!

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Phil Perry welcomes in Matt Cassel so the two can break down Phil’s three-point plan for making Mac Jones and the Patriots offense more successful coming off the BYE and discuss just how dramatically a team can change it’s strategy at this point in the season.

1:00- Phil shares his three-point plan

6:55- Matt Cassel joins to explain how much change an offense can implement during a BYE week and the most dramatic adjustment he was a part of during his career

10:48- Cassel shares his thoughts on Phil’s three-point strategy

-Point #1: Shift away from zone runs

-Point #2: Throw more on first down

-Point #3: Embrace calling more RPO plays

22:18- Phil opens up the mailbag and answers some of your questions!

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Former Patriots offensive line coach Dante Scarnecchia gives his impressions of the Patriots through nine games. What changes can the team make during the bye week to improve the offense?

5:00-Can the Patriots’ style of offense win in today’s NFL?

9:00-How continuity on the offensive line could benefit the Patriots

13:00-Do the Patriots need to be more diverse in their run game?

16:00-Assesing the play of Isaiah Wynn and Cole Strange

24:30-What do coaches work on during the bye week?

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Former Patriots offensive line coach Dante Scarnecchia gives his impressions of the Patriots through nine games. What changes can the team make during the bye week to improve the offense?

5:00-Can the Patriots’ style of offense win in today’s NFL?

9:00-How continuity on the offensive line could benefit the Patriots

13:00-Do the Patriots need to be more diverse in their run game?

16:00-Assesing the play of Isaiah Wynn and Cole Strange

24:30-What do coaches work on during the bye week?

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Phil Perry is joined by “Professor” Matt Cassel for a 300-level course on the run-pass option, or RPO, and why the Patriots use of the offensive package last Sunday vs. the Jets could just be a stepping stone into jumpstarting Mac Jones and the team’s offense going forward.

1:00- Phil offers a quick breakdown of the RPO package and how Mac Jones and the Patriots can use it to improve their offensive efficiency

9:40- Cassel joins to discuss his experience with RPO packages and the value of New England adding more of them to their offensive playbook

18:55- Cassel breaks down several RPO plays from Sunday’s win vs. the Jets and what New England did right on those plays

27:30- As well as what they did wrong on a few others, was the issue the play-call itself or a break down in execution?

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Phil Perry is joined by “Professor” Matt Cassel for a 300-level course on the run-pass option, or RPO, and why the Patriots use of the offensive package last Sunday vs. the Jets could just be a stepping stone into jumpstarting Mac Jones and the team’s offense going forward.

1:00- Phil offers a quick breakdown of the RPO package and how Mac Jones and the Patriots can use it to improve their offensive efficiency

9:40- Cassel joins to discuss his experience with RPO packages and the value of New England adding more of them to their offensive playbook

18:55- Cassel breaks down several RPO plays from Sunday’s win vs. the Jets and what New England did right on those plays

27:30- As well as what they did wrong on a few others, was the issue the play-call itself or a break down in execution?

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Phil Perry tries to make sense of what exactly happened at the quarterback position for the Patriots during Monday night’s loss to the Bears. Then, Phil welcomes in Patriots legend James White to get his thoughts on the QB situation, how Bill Belichick and the team will respond to the loss and what he’s seen from Rhamondre Stevenson this season.

1:00- Phil tries to make sense of what happened at quarterback for the Patriots Monday night vs. the Bears and shares what he’s heard about the situation over the last 24 hours

15:47- James White shares his thoughts on how the Patriots will respond after Monday night’s shocking loss

17:30- Does Bill Belichick owe his team an explanation for how the QB position was handled vs. the Bears? Will he give them one?

21:32- Did Belichick replace Mac with Bailey Zappe too early in the game?

24:37- James breaks down how he thinks Mac will respond this week to what happened against the Bears

27:22- James explains what’s made Rhamondre Stevenson such a special player this season

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Phil Perry talks with Kurt Warner about his impressions of Bailey Zappe in the last three games. What has impressed him most from the rookie QB? Who will start when Mac Jones returns? Later, we re-grade the Patriots’ 2022 draft.

2:00-What are people around the NFL saying about Bailey Zappe?

6:30-Kurt Warner’s impressions of Zappe

13:00-Warner on his relationship with Zappe and his ‘underdog’ mentality

15:30-Who does Warner think Bill Belichick will keep at QB1

20:30-Re-grading the Patriots’ 2022 draft

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Phil Perry is joined by Tyler Dunne, author of the new book, “The Blood and Guts: How Tight Ends Save Football” to discuss the importance of the position and its changing role in the sport today. Ty also shares his favorite stories about Patriots legends Rob Gronkowski and Ben Coates, which he learned while interviewing them for the book.

2:05- Ty Dunne explains why Rob Gronkowski’s emergence was exactly what the NFL needed in 2010

8:28- Ty shares his favorite story about Gronk growing up and how Bill Belichick allowed the tight end’s personality to flourish while with the Patriots

18:25- Ty explains what made Ben Coates the most important tight end of the 1990s

22:00- Why hasn’t the Patriots’ new tight end pairing of Hunter Henry and Jonnu Smith worked out?

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It’s a ‘Jack Jones Extravaganza’ on the podcast this week. Phil Perry tracks the rookie cornerback’s rise from college to the NFL before catching up with both Jones and his veteran teammate, Devin McCourty, for exclusive 1-on-1 conversations. Then, Phil opens up the mailbag to answer your questions.

1:00- Reacting to Jack Jones’ impressive performance vs. the Packers and recapping his road to the Patriots

5:45- Phil catches up with Jack Jones for an exclusive 1-on-1 to get his thoughts on his pick-6 vs. Green Bay and the reaction to his ’disrespectful’ comments after the game

14:20- Phil talks with Devin McCourty in an another exclusive 1-on-1 to get his thoughts on Jack Jones’ development this summer and why it’s been “fun” for him to move into a mentorship role in recent seasons

24:10- Phil opens up the mailbag to answer your questions!

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Phil Perry talks with orthopedic surgeon Dr. Will Davis of Duly Health and Care about the process of tightrope surgery. Is there any chance Mac could play this Sunday? Later, we answer your questions from the Next Pats mailbag.

3:00-Dr. Will Davis explains the tightrope procedure

7:00-Why is this procedure good for athletes?

16:30-Is this procedure a good fit for Mac?

17:30-Can Mac play on Sunday with his injured ankle?

21:00-Next Pats mailbag

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Former Patriot Rob Ninkovich joins Phil Perry to discuss whether Mac Jones is the future of the franchise, what he likes about this offense and how the Patriots defense can stop Lamar Jackson

1:30 - Is Mac Jones still the guy for the Patriots to build around?

5:30 - Thumbs up or thumbs down on RPO?

10:30 - How can the Patriots defense stop Lamar Jackson?

14:00 - What are the necessary building blocks to make Mac Jones a more confident player?

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Phil Perry shares what he’s hearing about how the Patriots are reacting to a disappointing offensive performance in Week 1 and why there’s some optimism inside the locker room. Then, Phil is joined by QB School football analyst JT O’Sullivan to break down what went wrong and what went right for the Patriots offense in Miami.

1:00- Phil shares what he’s hearing about how the Patriots are reacting to a disappointing offensive performance

17:55- JT O’Sullivan explains what he saw from the Patriots’ offensive play design in Week 1 vs. the Dolphins

20:45- Did the offense look like it was put together by a first-time offensive coordinator?

23:25- JT breaks down a couple of plays from the game vs. the Dolphins

36:30- Why JT is more concerned about the Patriots offensive personnel than about the coaching staff being able to ‘figure things out’

40:45- Phil answers your questions!

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Phil Perry talks with throwing coach Tom House about his experience working with Mac Jones this summer and why the Patriots QB is “checking all the boxes” with improving his physical strength and throwing mechanics. Then Tom breaks down a few plays from Mac during the team’s final preseason game against the Raiders.

4:30- Tom shares details about his free “Team MSTRD” program for adolescent athletes

9:20- Tom explains how he started working with Mac Jones and how much room the QB has to grow

14:50- What improvements has Tom seen from Mac since starting to work with him?

15:50- Tom breaks down a few passes from Mac vs. the Raiders

21:25- Tom details Mac’s on-the-field intelligence and how he compares to other elite QBs

29:15- Phil answers some of your mailbag questions ahead of Week 1

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Phil Perry talks with Matt Cassel about how the Patriots handled Mac Jones this preseason and why they will give him more say at the line of scrimmage during the regular season. How much different will the offense look with Mac in charge?

1:00-Why there were no surprises on Patriots’ cuts and 53-man roster

14:00-Matt Cassel’s impressions of Mac Jones this preseason

21:00-How long will it take for the Patriots to get this new offense?

40:00- Should we be expecting a lot of changes at the line from Mac?

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Phil Perry talks with Matt Cassel about how the Patriots handled Mac Jones this preseason and why they will give him more say at the line of scrimmage during the regular season. How much different will the offense look with Mac in charge?

1:00-Why there were no surprises on Patriots’ cuts and 53-man roster

14:00-Matt Cassel’s impressions of Mac Jones this preseason

21:00-How long will it take for the Patriots to get this new offense?

40:00- Should we be expecting a lot of changes at the line from Mac?

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Phil Perry is sharing his biggest takeaways after another day of joint practice with the Las Vegas Raiders. Plus, he's joined by Fox Sports' Bruce Feldman to discuss his 2022 College Football Freaks List.

2:30 - Biggest takeaways from Day 2 of joint practice with the Raiders

8:30 - Mac Jones has shown he has grit

12:30 - Phil identifies the players who saw their stocks rise and fall during Wednesday's practice

20:00 - Bruce Feldman joins to discuss his College Football Freaks List 2022

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Phil Perry is sharing his biggest takeaways after another day of joint practice with the Las Vegas Raiders. Plus, he's joined by Fox Sports' Bruce Feldman to discuss his 2022 College Football Freaks List.

2:30 - Biggest takeaways from Day 2 of joint practice with the Raiders

8:30 - Mac Jones has shown he has grit

12:30 - Phil identifies the players who saw their stocks rise and fall during Wednesday's practice

20:00 - Bruce Feldman joins to discuss his College Football Freaks List 2022

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Phil Perry talks with NBC Sports’ newest analyst and fantasy guru Matthew Berry about which Patriots players you should target on draft day. Later, we break down whose stock is on the rise and whose is down so far during training camp.

3:30-How does uncertainty of play caller impact the fantasy value of Patriots players?

6:00-Why you should target this Patriots RB at your draft

7:30-Which WR has the most upside?

13:00-Stock up, stock down

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Phil Perry talks with NBC Sports’ newest analyst and fantasy guru Matthew Berry about which Patriots players you should target on draft day. Later, we break down whose stock is on the rise and whose is down so far during training camp.

3:30-How does uncertainty of play caller impact the fantasy value of Patriots players?

6:00-Why you should target this Patriots RB at your draft

7:30-Which WR has the most upside?

13:00-Stock up, stock down

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Phil Perry breaks down some of the positive signs coming from recent practices for the Patriots. How can the big changes to the offense benefit Mac Jones this season? Later, we answer your questions from the Next Pats mailbag.

1:30 - Positive signs coming from the Patriots’ run game

6:00 - How improving run game will help Mac air it out

10:00 - Concerns over communications between Mac and offensive line?

19:30 - Next Pats mailbag

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Phil Perry breaks down some of the positive signs coming from recent practices for the Patriots. How can the big changes to the offense benefit Mac Jones this season? Later, we answer your questions from the Next Pats mailbag.

1:30 - Positive signs coming from the Patriots’ run game

6:00 - How improving run game will help Mac air it out

10:00 - Concerns over communications between Mac and offensive line?

19:30 - Next Pats mailbag

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Phil Perry talks with Tre Nixon about what he has worked on this offseason and what it's like being locker mates with Mac Jones. Later, WR Andrew Jamiel details how Richard Sherman and FCF helped get him a tryout with the Patriots.

2:30-Tre Nixon talks about building confidence this offseason

7:30-Tre on his relationship with Mac Jones

15:30-Andrew Jamiel details his tryout with the Patriots

21:30-How Richard Sherman and FCF helped get tryout with Patriots

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Phil Perry shares his biggest observations from day one of training camp before welcoming in Dan Koppen to discuss what the early days of camp are like and what to keep an eye on from rookie OL Cole Strange. Finally, Phil opens up the mailbag to answer your questions.

1:00- Phil shares his top three observations from day one of Patriots training camp

12:36- Dan Koppen joins to explain what it’s like as a rookie during the first days of training camp

15:25- Dan breaks down what to keep an eye on from Cole Strange during camp

20:40- Will it be an issue for the offensive line if Matt Patricia is splitting his attention?

29:00- Phil opens up the mailbag to answer your questions!

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Phil Perry catches up with Mac Jones for an exclusive 1-on-1 interview to discuss his new ‘Mac Attack’ ice cream flavor, his improved diet and physique and how much ownership he feels he has over the Patriots offense entering year 2.

1:13- Phil catches up with Mac for an exclusive off-season interview

2:24- Mac explains why making physical changes this off-season was important to his development as a QB

3:55- Mac explains why he spent so much time working out with teammates in the off-season and how much ownership he feels he has over the offense right now

5:25- Phil breaks down his main takeaways from the interview

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Phil Perry answers YOUR Patriots questions from the Next Pats mailbag. How different will the Patriots offense be? Also, a quick 53-man roster projection.

2:00-What will the new Patriots offense look like, and who will benefit the most?

13:00-How the Patriots can better use their TEs this season

15:00-Why move Trent Brown to the left side?

23:30-Quick 53-man roster projection

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Phil Perry talks with Baylor OC Jeff Grimes about what Patriots fans can expect from Tyquan Thornton. Can he be a legit deep threat for Mac Jones this season? Also, Phil breaks down everything you need to know from minicamp.

2:00-Jeff Grimes on Tyquan Thornton

7:30-Why Tyquan Thornton can be the deep threat Mac Jones needs

8:30-Can Thornton’s frame work in the NFL?

11:30-What other traits will make Tyquan a good NFL WR

18:00-Impressions from minicamp

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Phil Perry talks with Texas Tech offensive coordinator, Zach Kittley who previously worked with Bailey Zappe at Western Kentucky, about the young QB's potential and why he compares him to Drew Brees.

5:30-Zach Kittley on the Patriots drafting Bailey Zappe, and why he's a good fit for the Patriots

7:30-What relationship did Kittley and Zappe form over the last four years?

11:00-How does the Western Kentucky offense compare to the Patriots?

15:30-How Bailey compares to Drew Brees

28:30-Answering questions from the Next Pats mailbag

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Phil Perry gives his observations from Patriots OTAs and discusses how the Patriots might handle the offensive play calling duties. Later, we go through the Next Pats mailbag and answer your questions.

1:00-What history tells us about how the Patriots will handle the offensive coordinator situation

5:00-Breaking down what we learned about the offense from OTAs

10:40-Mac Jones shows up slimmer and Kendrick Bourne takes notice

16:30-First impressions of Tyquan Thornton

27:30-Next Pats mailbag

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Phil Perry talks with Associate HC at the University of Houston Doug Belk about Patriots third-round pick Marcus Jones. Could the Patriots utilize Jones at CB and WR in the NFL?

2:30-Doug Belk explains why Marcus Jones is a "perfect match" for the Patriots

6:30-Which former Patriots CB is Jones most similar to?

9:30-Why Jones' height will NOT be a problem at the next level

14:30-Breaking down the slot receiver potential

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UT-Chattanooga Football head coach Rusty Wright joins Phil Perry to discuss Patriots first round pick Cole Strange, break down some of his game film and explain why he thinks the guard and the Patriots are a “perfect fit” for each other. Then, Phil ranks all 10 Patriots draft picks and what he’s learn from people around the league about each player.

2:05- Rusty Wright shares his reaction after learning Cole Strange had been drafted in the first round, and why he had an inkling the guard may go higher than projected

5:00- Wright explains why he thinks Cole Strange will be a “perfect fit” for Bill Belichick and the Patriots

9:50- Wright shares what he thinks is the biggest leap the lineman will need to make to succeed in the NFL

11:00- Phil and Rusty break down some game film to get a deeper understanding of Cole Strange’s game

23:35- Phil ranks all 10 of the Patriots draft picks and what he’s learn from people around the league about each player

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Tom Curran and Phil Perry break down the Patriots second and third round selections in the NFL Draft. What can the Patriots expect from WR Tyquan Thornton and CB Marcus Jones?

:30-Getting to know Tyquan Thornton

4:00-Could the Patriots have got Thornton on day 3?

11:30-Why Marcus Jones is good Patriots fit

17:00-What do we want to see the Patriots do on day 3?

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Tom Curran and Phil Perry react to the Patriots selecting Cole Strange with the 29th overall pick in the 2022 NFL draft.

:30-Did the Patriots reach for Cole Strange?

2:30-Were the Patriots actually targeting a player that went from #21-28?

6:00-What’s the ceiling for Strange?

19:00-Grading the picks from the rest of the AFC

21:00-What to expect from the Patriots in the second round

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Phil Perry, Tom Curran and DJ Bean get you ready for the NFL Draft with a live first-round mock draft. Later, Phil Perry unveils who he has the Patriots taking in the following rounds.

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Phil Perry talks with Boston College head coach Jeff Hafley about the potential of OL Zion Johnson in the NFL. He also breaks down the other BC players in this year's draft and who would be good fits for the Patriots.

3:00-Jeff Hafley raves about the NFL potential of Zion Johnson

8:00-Why Alex Lindstrom is a safe pick for any team

10:30-How will Ben Petrula's game translate in the NFL?

13:30-What does Hafley discuss with NFL teams that are interested in his players?

20:00-Making the case for the Patriots to draft a player from BC

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Phil Perry talks with Mel Kiper Jr about what players in the draft would be good fits for the Patriots. Will the Patriots get aggressive and move up in the draft? Which player would help the Patriots stop Josh Allen and the Bills?

5:30-Kiper recalls his analysis of Tom Brady after Patriots drafted him in 2000

8:00-Could Patriots trade up for Derek Stingley or Jameson Williams?

11:00-Which player in the draft would help the Patriots stop Josh Allen?

12:30-Here's who Mel thinks the Patriots should take with their first pick

14:00-Why have the Patriots struggled drafting WRs?

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Albert Breer joins Phil Perry to discuss what he’s hearing from NFL teams about the uncertainty around the first round of this month’s Draft and why he thinks Washington cornerback Trent McDuffie is very much on the Patriots’ radar with the 21st overall pick. Then, Mercer University offensive lineman Jason Poe joins to discuss his impressive performance during the Georgia pro day and his journey from community college to buzzworthy NFL prospect.

3:40- Breer discusses the uncertainty around the top of this year’s NFL Draft class and what that might mean for the Patriots

9:20- Breer explains why Trent McDuffie is a name to watch as a potential pick for New England

15:35- Phil and Breer discuss the changing perspective on the value of defense in today’s NFL

33:00- Jason Poe discusses his impressive pro day performance, his journey to NFL prospect and the experience of playing against Alabama while at Mercer

45:30- Phil breaks down his latest Patriots 7-round mock draft

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Phil Perry explains what Nakobe Dean would bring to the Patriots defense and why he may be perfect for New England’s system. Then, the Georgia linebacker joins Phil to discuss the experience of going through pre-draft interviews, his development as a leader in college and how he expects his game will adapt to the NFL.

1:00- Phil breaks down what makes Nakobe Dean so special and what he’d bring to the Patriots defense, specifically

20:45- Nakobe Dean shares how the experience of interviewing with teams has gone ahead of the NFL Draft and what those teams are saying to him about what they envision his role will be in the league

22:25- Dean explains how he developed as a leader while at Georgia

25:21- How will he adapt to the NFL with his smaller size for a linebacker, have teams mentioned it as a mark against him?

30:55- Dean shares what contact he’s had with the Patriots ahead of the draft and why he thinks he’d fit into the New England system

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Phil Perry explains why he wouldn't bet on the Patriots going after DK Metcalf. Also Emory Hunt from The Football Gameplan to break down his 2022 NFL Draft Guide, and discuss which players could fit the Patriots' system. Lastly, we talk with Cincinnati WR Alec Pierce about how his game will translate in the NFL.

1:00-What we learned about the Patriots from the NFL owners meetings

8:00-Would the Patriots be interested in DK Metcalf?

10:00-Phil Perry's latest mock draft: Patriots dip into Michigan pool for speed on D

15:00-Emory Hunt on whether the Patriots can get a "Leonard Fournette" type RB in the draft

18:30-Breaking down which cornerbacks could be "Perfect Patriots"

28:30-Interview with Cincinnati WR Alec Pierce

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Phil Perry reacts to the Patriots signing Malcolm Butler to a 2-year deal, and how it impacts the Patriots’ defense. Later, the NFL Film’s Greg Cosell breaks down which WR fits the Patriots can target in the NFL draft.

2:00-Patriots sign Malcolm Butler to a 2-year deal, what can we expect from him?

8:30-How does the Dolphins acquiring Tyreek Hill impact the Patriots?

22:30-Greg Cosell's break down of Mac Jones' rookie season

26:30-Making the case for Treylon Burks

28:30-Is Christian Watson a good fit for the Patriots?

31:30-Why Cosell is high on Alex Pierce

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Phil Perry talks with Diante Lee of PFF about Bill Belichick's change of philosophy at LB. Will the Patriots have a completely different style of defense in 2022? Will a smaller and faster defense help slow down Josh Allen?

1:00-Getting to know LB Mack Wilson

19:00-Lee breaks down the "okie" odd front the Patriots used in 2021

23:00-Do the Patriots need to change their entire defense for 2022?

28:00-Why the Patriots will implement more zone coverage next season

31:30-How could this style of defense help slow down Josh Allen?

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Phil Perry breaks down whose stock is up, and whose stock is down after the NFL Combine. Also, aNFL Network's Bucky Brooks breaks down some good potential fits for the Patriots in the draft.

1:00-Is there any chance J.C. Jackson returns to the Patriots?

4:00-Whose stock is up after the NFL combine?

20:30-Bucky Brooks on whether keeping J.C. Jackon is a necessity

22:30-Why Clemson CB Andrew Booth Jr. is the right fit for the Patriots

25:30-Why WR Jahon Dotson makes sense for the Patriots

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PFF's Lead Draft Analyst Mike Renner and NFL.com's Judy Battista join Phil Perry on the latest Next Pats Podcast. Mike and Phil are discussing which players make the most sense for the Patriots to go after in the draft. Then, Judy offers insight into which rules we could see the league change next season.

1:30 - Which players Mike Renner think are the best receiver fits for the Patriots in the draft?

7:00 - Which players are the best defensive fits for the Patriots in the draft?

16:00 - What rules does Judy Battista think we might see change in the NFL?

22:00 - Could there be a change in overtime rules?

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NFL Draft Analyst for The Athletic Dane Brugler joins Phil Perry from the NFL Scouting Combine to discuss which receivers would best fit with the Patriots, whether we could see a Mac Jones-John Metchie reunion and if there's any late-round players to keep an eye on

1:00 - Could we see a Mac Jones-John Metchie reunion?

5:00 - Which receiver would be a good (and realistic) pick for the Patriots in the first round of the draft?

11:30 - Does LB Leo Chenal make sense for the Patriots?

16:00 - Is there a CB in the draft that best fits the Patriots' defensive scheme?

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Phil Perry is in Indianapolis for the NFL Scouting Combine this week and catches up with former Patriots offensive coordinator Charlie Weis and Houston Texans GM Nick Caserio to get their thoughts on Mac Jones, the Patriots coaching staff and more.

1:00- Phil talks with Charlie Weis about:

-The challenges facing the Patriots coaching staff this season (1:40)

-Will the loss of Josh McDaniels slow down Mac Jones’ development in year 2? (5:25)

-Charlie Weis explains why he doesn’t believe Bill Belichick will feel pressure from the added responsibilities this season and may even be energized by them (6:40)

7:40- Phil talks with Nick Caserio about:

-Nick Caserio explains the difficulties of transitioning to different areas of the coaching staff (8:50)

-Is it surprising to see how Bill is handling the coaching staff this offseason? (10:45)

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Phil Perry talks with Daniel Jeremiah about which deep threat in the draft is the best Patriots fit. Also, the NFL Network’s Rhett Lewis breaks down some potential Patriots to keep an eye on.

1:00-Possible Patriots fits to keep an eye on at the NFL combine

12:00-Daniel Jeremiah gives his impressions of this year’s draft class

21:00-Which deep threat in the draft is the best Patriots fit?

24:30-Rhett Lewis on biggest takeaways from the Shrine Bowl

28:00-What slot WRs would be good fits for the Patriots?

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Phil Perry talks with Lawrence Guy about his impressions of Mac Jones and Christian Barmore in their first NFL seasons. Also, LeGarrette Blount talks the potential of the Patriots’ running backs and when he thinks Bill Belichick will retire.

5:30-Lawrence Guy on how the Patriots can fix the mistakes they made last season

7:00-Did the Patriots hit a wall toward the end of the season?

9:00-How important is it to have a defensive coordinator?

10:40-Guy’s impressions of Mac Jones

14:00-Positive signs from Christian Barmore

15:30-LeGarrette Blount weighs in on the potential of the Patriots RBs

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Phil Perry talks with Matt Ryan and Jerry Jeudy about their impressions of Mac Jones in his rookie season. They also discuss what Jones can build on, and whether he needs upgraded weapons around him.

2:30-Matt Ryan talks Boston College football

4:00-Can a pocket passing QB still succeed in today’s NFL?

5:00-Ryan’s impressions of Mac Jones’ rookie season

6:00-Why Ryan believes in the rookie wall

13:00-Jerry Jeudy talks about his former Alabama teammate, Mac Jones

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Phil Perry talks with former NFL executive, Mike Tannenbaum, about the future of the New England Patriots. He lays out an alternative approach to this offseason, and makes the case for the Patriots to pay J.C. Jackson.

2:30-Mike Tannenbaum on what we learned about team building from the Super Bowl

5:00-Why have the Patriots had struggles finding talent at WR in the draft?

7:45-Which players on the current Patriots roster can make “explosive” plays?

8:30-How will the possible “cap explosion” impact how teams handle their finances?

11:30-Tannenbaum makes the case for the Patriots to pay J.C. Jackson

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Phil Perry breaks down the latest news on the Patriots coaching front before diving into his latest mock draft and explaining why he thinks Bill Belichick is going to get Mac Jones a number one wide receiver with the 21st pick in the NFL Draft. Then, Phil is joined by Jay Glazer to discuss his new book, “Unbreakable”, what people around the league thought of Mac Jones in his rookie year and why he thinks Jerod Mayo will get a head coaching job soon.

1:00- Phil breaks down the Patriots coaching situation before diving into his latest mock draft

28:00- Jay Glazer details his new book, “Unbreakable”

32:30- Glazer on the national perspective on Mac Jones

33:00- Glazer on why Bill O’Brien is the best option to replace Josh McDaniels

34:00- Glazer says Jerod Mayo’s interview with the Eagles ‘blew them out of the water’

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Phil Perry sits down with Mac Jones for an exclusive 1-on-1 interview from Radio Row at the Super Bowl. He discusses his “griddy”, trash talk at the Pro Bowl, and what he’s looking to improve on this offseason.

1:00-Exclusive 1-on-1 with Mac Jones

2:00-Reaction to the attention Mac’s getting from the Pro Bowl

3:00-Mac reveals where he gets his trash talk from

3:30-Mac’s reaction to losing Josh McDaniels, who does he want to be the next OC?

6:00-What is Mac looking to improve in the offseason?

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Phil Perry talks with former Patriots running back Shane Vereen about the experience of playing in Super Bowl XLIV against the Seahawks and why he’d add a pass-catching running back over a deep-threat receiver to New England’s offense next year. Then, Super Bowl LII champion Darren Sproles joins Phil to explain why he thinks J.J. Taylor could be New England’s next star player out of the backfield.

2:15- Shane Vereen describes the experience of playing in the epic Patriots-Seahawks Super Bowl

5:20- What offensive weapon should the Patriots prioritize adding to help Mac Jones next season?

10:00- Can a run-heavy offense still win in the NFL?

12:35- Vereen shares his experience playing for Bill O’Brien

17:30- Darren Sproles joins to break down why Patriots fans should keep an eye on J.J. Taylor

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Former Patriot Dan Koppen joins Phil Perry on the Next Pats Podcast to discuss his friend Tom Brady's retirement, how Bill O'Brien or Adam Gase could fit as new offensive coordinator and how Mac Jones will adjust to having a new OC in his second season

7:00 - Dan shares his thoughts on Tom Brady's retirement & his decision to leave the Patriots out of his announcement

16:00 - Thoughts on Bill O'Brien or Adam Gase as the next Patriots offensive coordinator?

20:00 - How will Mac Jones do with a new OC in his second season?

24:00 - As a former offensive lineman, would you rather run the ball or pass the ball?

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Phil Perry talks with former NFL Executive Joe Banner about Brian Flores’ lawsuit against the NFL and the impact it will have in the future. Joe also gives his opinion on whether the Patriots should build around their offense or defense in 2022.

3:00-Joe Banner on how Flores’ lawsuit will impact the future of the NFL

6:00-Will other coaches need to join Flores to gain traction?

8:00-Should the Patriots build around the offense or the defense?

18:30-Potential Patriots fits to watch in the 2022 Senior Bowl

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Phil Perry talks with USA Today’s Mark Schofield about what the Patriots need to do to get the most from Mac Jones in Year 2. Also, cap guru Miguel Benzan explains why the Patriots may have to make some hard cuts to keep J.C. Jackson

6:00-Schofield recaps why Mac Jones had a successful rookie season

8:20-In which area did Mac improve the most in year 1?

11:00-Mac Jones has to get better at _______ this offseason

16:30-How the Patriots can set up Mac Jones for a Year 2 leap

27:00-Miguel Benzan on the Patriots’ cap, and what it will take to keep J.C. Jackson

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Phil Perry talks with Kurt Warner to get his opinion of Mac Jones’ rookie season so far. He breaks down the good and the bad, and explains what Mac needs to do to find success in the playoffs.

3:30-Kurt Warner gives his assessment of Mac Jones’ rookie season

5:30-Warner says Mac has not regressed; he is just making decisions too quickly.

8:00-What can Mac learn from his first two games against the Bills?

12:00-Why the rookie wall is not the issue for Mac Jones

14:00-Kurt on the similarities between Mac and Tom Brady in their first seasons

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Phil Perry talks with Alabama beat reporter for AL.com, Mike Rodak, about which players in the National Title game would be good fits for the Patriots. Also, we answer your latest Next Pats mailbag questions

5:00-Is this Alabama WR the “perfect” pick for the Patriots?

7:00-What day 2 players from Alabama could the Patriots target?

10:30-Should the Patriots target a WR that Mac Jones has a history with?

14:00-What potential Patriots are on Georgia?

21:30-Next Pats mailbag

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Phil Perry talks with ESPN’s Draft Analyst Jordan Reid about what players in the bowl games this weekend could be good fits for the Patriots. Will Bill Belichick look to add another player from Alabama?

1:00-Perry on what we’ve learned from the Patriots in the last two weeks

10:00-Jordan Reid on why Utah’s LB Devin Lloyd could be a good fit with the Patriots

12:00-Two Alabama players that scream “New England Patriots”

17:30-Can the Patriots find help at corner in the second half of the draft?

19:30-Would you rather build around Mac Jones or Trevor Lawrence?

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Phil Perry is joined by Tyler Dunne, NFL writer for GoLongTD.com and the Go Long Pod to talk about his recent feature on the mess that is the New York Giants, how the Patriots have avoided a long rebuild, and whether or not the Buffalo Bills can get some revenge in Foxboro on Sunday and avoid the Patriots wrapping up the AFC East.

(1:10) Phil & Tyler talk about his feature, "The Autopsy of the NY Giants"

(20:45) Will the Patriots/Bills game be a referendum on what wins - a balanced team, or a great QB?

(23:20) A conversation on whether the Bills are soft

(25:50) Mac Jones vs Josh Allen

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Phil Perry talks with Ted Johnson about the ways in which this year’s Patriots team does and does not compare to the 2001 Super Bowl champions. The two discuss what set up that 2001 group for success, when they knew they had a serious chance to win it all, and debate if they’d rather have Tom Brady or Mac Jones in their first season as a starting quarterback.

3:30 – Ted compares this year’s team to the 2001 team

7:05 – Ted explains why the things that set the 2001 team up for success are also present in this year’s group

12:15 - Ted reveals when the 2001 team ‘knew’ that could win it all, and when he thinks this year’s team bought in

21:20 - Is this year’s group more balanced than the 2001 team?

24:10 - The guys compare Tom Brady and Mac Jones in their first year as starters and debate which one they’d rather have

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Phil Perry talks with former Patriots Assistant Coach Dante Scarnecchia about the Patriots dominant run performance against the Bills. He also gives his opinion on the job the Patriots have done developing Mac Jones in his rookie season.

4:00-Scarnecchia’s reaction to the Patriots bully ball performance against the Bills

5:00-How does a good run game impact the rest of the offense and defense?

10:00-Patriots have done “a magnificent job” developing Mac Jones

14:00-How Mac Jones ability to get the ball out in rhythm has benefited the offensive line

17:00-How tough is it for opposing defenses to prepare for the Patriots offensive scheme?

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Daniel Jeremiah of the NFL Network gives his impressions of Mac Jones’ impressive rookie season. What will be the key to the Patriots making it to the Super Bowl? How will Mac change the way the QB position is scouted going forward?

3:00- Jeremiah on how the Patriots team-building has helped Mac Jones succeed

4:45-Do the Patriots have the best defense in the NFL right now?

6:00-Mac still is in the “trailer” category for the Patriots, but on his way to becoming the truck

8:30-Will Mac change the way the QB position is scouted going forward?

15:00-Patriots can win a Super Bowl with Mac Jones if…

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ESPN’s Dan Orlovsky joins Phil Perry to break down what he’s seen from Mac Jones this season, and why he thinks the rookie is already “elite” at the most important skills a quarterback can have. The two also discuss if the Patriots can be a true contender this year with Mac under center, and preview Monday night’s Patriots-Bills matchup.

3:30 - Dan shares his thoughts on Mac Jones and his ability to solve the “problem” of opposing defenses

9:30 - Dan explains why a player’s mental makeup is more important than their physical talents at QB, and why Mac Jones is already “elite” at the most important skills a quarterback can have

15:40 - Can Mac be the QB of a true contender this year?

18:35 - Dan breaks down why the Colts may be the toughest matchup for the Patriots in the AFC

21:10 - The two preview next week’s Patriots-Bills game, and how tough it’ll be for Mac to play in that road environment

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The Athletic’s Matthew Fairburn joins Phil Perry to discuss what’s wrong with the Bills and why Mac Jones and the Patriots are good enough to win the AFC East this year. Plus, after Matthew Judon and Mac Jones’ comments this week, the two have no choice but to debate the worst Thanksgiving side dishes, and answer some listener questions.

2:15 - What’s going on with the Bills? Are they too ‘soft’? Can they turn things around this year?

10:05 - Is it possible to win with a rookie QB like Mac Jones in today’s NFL?

14:50 - Is the Patriots’ or Bills’ approach to building around their young QB more effective?

24:05 - Phil and Matt answer some questions from the mailbag

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Phil Perry talks with salary cap analyst Brad Spielberger about what the market for J.C. Jackson will be this offseason. What will it take for the Patriots to keep him? Also, how Belichick the GM has helped Belichick the coach.

2:30-Bill Belichick on what has led to J.C. Jackson’s impressive season so far

8:00-Brad Spielberg on what the market will be for Jackson

12:00-Will the Patriots be in a position to give J.C. the franchise tag?

15:15-Do the numbers prove that Jackson can be a #1 corner?

25:00-Spielberg explains why he still thinks Belichick is the greatest GM of all time

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Phil Perry talks with Rob Ninkovich who explains why he wants to see the Patriots go and get Odell Beckham Jr. Rob also breaks down the state of the Patriots’ pass rush, and his early impressions of Mac Jones.

1:00-Will the Patriots regret not trading for a cornerback at the deadline?

6:30-Rob Ninkovich breaks down what he’s liked from the Patriots’ pass rush this season

9:45-Ninkovich explains why he wants the Patriots to get Odell Beckham Jr.

12:30-Would Beckham’s personality be a distraction in the locker room?

14:30-What has impressed Nink the most about Mac Jones this season?

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Phil Perry talks with Danny Woodhead about his time in New England and why he will not count out the Patriots this season. Seth Galina, Senior Analyst from PFF, breaks down the X’s and O’s of the Patriots-Chargers matchup.

1:30-Danny Woodhead reacts to Tom Brady’s shoutout on MNF

4:30-Danny on how his role on offense adapted in New England

27:00-Woodhead says DON’T SLEEP on the Patriots in 2021

33:30-Seth Galina breaks down the Patriots-Chargers matchup

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Phil Perry talks with Kurt Warner about his early impressions of Mac Jones. What improvements does Mac need to make to become a consistent QB in the NFL for a long time?

3:30-Kurt on how Mac Jones’ game has translated to the NFL

7:30-When will Mac start making the game-changing big plays?

6:00-Signs Kurt is seeing that show Mac will be a solid starting QB in the NFL for a long time

11:00-What’s the next step in Mac Jones’ development to become a great NFL QB?

17:00-Would Kurt rather build a team around Zach Wilson or Mac Jones?

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Phil Perry is joined by former New England Patriots defensive back Darius Butler to talk about the Stephon Gilmore trade, and whether J.C. Jackson is a number one corner in his mind. Plus, how does an in-season move of a top player affect the locker room?

13:15 Phil breaks down what went into the decision to trade Gilmore, including some behind-the-scenes info

18:30 Butler talks about why he wouldn't have given Gilmore a big contract

20:20 Butler on if he sees Jackson as a true number one

26:40 Butler on how in-season moves impact the locker room

29:20 Phil talks about Mac Jones making progress, despite some very questionable decisions on Sunday vs Houston

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Phil Perry has you covered with an emergency pod to react to the Stephon Gilmore trade. How did the Patriots get here? Why didn't they get more for Gilmore? What does this mean for the CB position? Phil breaks it all down.

:45 - How did the Patriots get to this point with Stephon Gilmore?

4:15 - Phil talks about how the Patriots tried to trade Gilmore prior to Wednesday

8:00 - Where are the Patriots at with the salary cap?

13:00 - Where do the Patriots go from here?

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Phil Perry talks with throwing guru Tom House, who breaks down the throwing mechanics of both Tom Brady and Mac Jones, and explains why he likes what he’s seen from the rookie QB.

1:25 – Phil and Tom discuss his ‘shout out’ by Eli Manning on Monday Night Football

3:30 – Tom breaks down how and why Brady is still able to throw effectively into his mid-40s.

8:44 – Tom shares his thoughts on how long he thinks Brady can continue to play at this level

12:50 – Tom breaks down Tom Brady’s throwing mechanics

16:17 – Tom breaks down Mac Jones’ throwing mechanics

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Phil Perry talks with former NFL QB J.T. O’Sullivan to break down the reasons why Mac Jones has not taken many chances downfield so far this season.

2:30-Josh McDaniels discusses the lack of deep throws from Mac Jones

7:00-J.T. O’Sullivan on Mac Jones being a seamless fit for the Patriots

10:00-J.T. explains the real reason why Mac Jones has taken such a conservative approach

24:00-How can Josh McDaniels change the offense to allow for more downfield throws?

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Phil Perry talks with Mark Schofield of the Touchdown Wire about why Mac Jones has a brighter future than Zach Wilson. Later, former NFL TE Logan Paulsen breaks down how the Patriots can use Jonnu Smith and Hunter Henry.

3:00-Mark Schofield on whether Mac Jones will be taking more shots downfield going forward

9:30-How will Josh McDaniels tweak the offense to better fit Mac’s strengths?

11:30-How can the Patriots force Zach Wilson into making mistakes on Sunday?

14:30-Who has a brighter future, Mac Jones or Zach Wilson?

19:30-Logan Paulsen breaks down how the Patriots can use Smith and Henry

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Oklahoma running backs coach and former NFL player DeMarco Murray joins Phil Perry on the podcast to discuss his former players, Rhamondre Stevenson and J.J. Taylor. Murray talks about what impressed him most about each of them and discusses their game-changing attitudes. Phil also gets into Mac Jones and the CB position ahead of the season-opener vs. Miami.

2:00 - DeMarco Murray joins Phil to discuss his former players, J.J. Taylor and Rhamondre Stevenson

11:00 - How versatile can J.J. Taylor be this season?

13:00 - What critical number does Phil want to focus on in regard to Mac Jones heading into the season-opener?

17:30 - What will happen at CB if Jalen Mills isn't ready to go vs. Miami?

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Phil Perry talks with ESPN’s Louis Riddick about the Patriots’ decision to move on from Cam Newton and make Mac Jones their starting QB. Can Mac Jones help make the Patriots contenders?

2:00-Interview with Louis Riddick

8:30-Riddick: This move proves Bill Belichick is not scared

13:45-Can Mac Jones make the Patriots contenders?

21:45-Josh McDaniels on why he is comfortable with Mac as his starting QB

35:00-Troy Brown explains what has impressed him the most about Mac

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Phil Perry breaks down why Mac Jones might have had his best practice as a member of the Patriots on Wednesday. Josh Norris discusses which Patriots players you will want on your fantasy team. Also, Dan Duggan, Giants beat reporter for The Athletic, talks about the comparisons between Daniel and Mac Jones.

1:30-Was Wednesday Mac Jones’ best practice as a member of the Patriots?

10:00-Josh Norris on when you should draft Damien Harris now that Sony Michel is gone

19:00-Where should you be drafting Jakobi Meyers?

32:00-Dan Duggan on the comparisons between Daniel Jones and Mac Jones

39:30-Are there ‘bubble guys’ on the Giants that the Patriots might be interested in?

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Phil Perry checks in from Philadelphia following the Patriots and Eagles joint practices and is joined by NBC Sports Philly's Dave Zangaro to discuss players on the bubble. Phil also answers as many mailbag questions as he can in 10 minutes.

0:16 - Phil reveals a mind-blowing statistic about the Patriots and their joint practice opponents over the years.

4:34 - Dave Zangaro lists a handful of Philly players who would be a good fit in New England if they're cut.

15:45 - Mailbag questions Part 1: Phil answers a variety of questions from Twitter about Stephon Gilmore, the Patriots tight end situation and the QB competition.

21:13 - Mailbag questions Part 2: Phil answers questions about Mac Jones, his observations from the joint practices and the Patriots receiving corps.

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Phil Perry talks with Bruce Feldman of The Athletic to break down his 2021 college football Freaks List. Also, JP Finlay of NBC Sports Washington previews the Patriots-Washington Football Team matchup.

1:30-Bruce Feldman breaks down his 2021 college football Freaks list

7:00-Why Evan Neal earned the #1 spot on the Freaks list

19:20-JP Finlay on what to watch for on Thursday

22:50-Are there any Washington secondary players the Patriots could trade for to add depth?

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Phil Perry breaks down whose stock is up, and whose is down after one week of Patriots training camp. Can Mac Jones play consistently enough to earn reps early in the season?

1:00-Why Mac Jones’ stock is on the rise!

9:30-How concerned should we be about Mac struggling in pads?

10:40-What’s the ‘best case scenario’ with N’Keal Harry?

19:20-Can Jakobi Meyers make a leap in Year 3?

35:00-Whose stock is down this training camp?

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Tom Curran and Phil Perry break down what they saw during the Patriots’ first day of training camp. Is Mac Jones already ahead of Cam Newton?

1:00-Is Mac Jones already ahead of Cam Newton after Day 1?

9:30-Which play from Mac stood out the most?

20:00-Bold predictions for the QB position

22:00-First impressions of N’Keal Harry from Day 1

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Charlie Harbison, Missouri Associate head coach, breaks down the potential of the Patriots 6th-round pick Joshuah Bledsoe. Also, Phil Perry answers your Next Pats mailbag questions.

2:40-Interview with Charlie Harbison

6:00-How did Bledsoe do against elite talent in college?

9:00-How versatile is Bledsoe? Will the Patriots use him in multiple ways?

20:00-Next Pats mailbag

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Phil Perry talks with Arizona DC Don Brown about his time coaching Patriots 5th-round pick Cameron McGrone at Michigan.

3:20-Interview with Don Brown

5:30-Brown explains his ‘solve your problems with aggression’ philosophy

8:30-What kind of player are the Patriots getting in Cameron McGrone?

10:00-What similarities do McGrone and Josh Uche have?

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Former agent Joel Corry joins Phil Perry on the Next Pats Podcast to discuss Stephon Gilmore's holdout. Joel gives his perspective on what he feels both Gilmore and Bill Belichick would be happy with and whether there's a chance the team ends up trading Gilmore.

2:00 How with the 'Patriot Way' impact Stephon Gilmore's situation?

5:30 - Could penalties force Gilmore back on the field before he really wants to return?

7:30 - What would you want if you were Gilmore and what would you be willing to give if you were Belichick?

16:30 - Is there a chance the Patriots could trade Gilmore?

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NFL Network's Mike Giardi joins Phil Perry to break down what he saw during his three days on the practice fields in Foxboro watching Patriots minicamp. The two discuss the quarterback competition, the rookie class and the absence of Stephon Gilmore.

2:07 - Phil starts by asking Mike his first of many fill-in-the-blank questions: Mac Jones was _____ at minicamp?

12:35 - Next up, Phil asks: _________ will be the Patriots backup quarterback for the majority of the season?

22:22 - Mike gives his take on Stephon Gilmore's holdout by answering the following: The Gilmore situation will be resolved if _________.

32:58 - Discussing the 2020 draft class, Mike and Phil give their choice for most impressive sophomore performance.

37:41 - Phil's final question for Mike: Most disappointing minicamp from a player drafted since 2019?

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Phil Perry talks with Jamar Cain, Oklahoma OLB/DE coach, about what Patriots fans can expect from 3rd-round pick Ronnie Perkins.

1:20-Interview with Oklahoma coach Jamar Cain

4:30-How did Ronnie Perkins handle his suspension from the NCAA?

7:30-Cain on the two characteristics that make Perkins a great football player

10:00-How will Perkins’ game translate to the NFL?

17:30-Phil Perry’s OTA observations

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Phil Perry talks with Thor Nystrom, NBC Sports Edge lead CFB analyst, to get player comps for the Patriots’ 2021 draft class. Thor explains why Mac Jones will be less like Tom Brady and more like a certain Pro Bowl QB.

1:30-Interview with NBC Sports Edge’s Thor Nystrom

2:50-Thor’s surprising NFL comp for Mac Jones

10:00-Would Belichick split reps between Jones and Cam Newton?

13:15-Who is the player comp for Christian Barmore?

15:15-How will the Patriots use Barmore in year 1?

17:30-Did the Patriots get a steal with Ronnie Perkins at 96th overall?

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Phil Perry talks with Bert Breer, Senior NFL reporter at the MMQB, about the chances the Patriots acquire Julio Jones. If the Patriots want Julio, which NFL teams are they competing with?

2:00-Bert Breer on how NFL teams are working with players on making OTA’s voluntary

6:30-How much has Bill Belichick adjusted to new practice guidelines?

8:30-Will absence of some players during voluntary workouts impact the Patriots being ready for the start of the season?

16:00- If the Patriots want Julio, which NFL teams are they competing with?

24:00-How would acquiring Julio Jones benefit the development of Mac Jones?

28:00-Bert gives his opinion on what the final price for Julio would be

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Phil Perry talks with Mike Renner, Lead draft analyst from Pro Football Focus, to hand out grades for the New England Patriots’ draft.

6:00-Is the Patriots’ offense built better for Mac Jones or Cam Newton?

8:00-Mike Renner explains why he gives the Christian Barmore pick an A+

11:00-How will Ronnie Perkins' game translate to the NFL?

21:00-Which Day 3 draft pick has the best chance to make the team?

24:00-Next Pats mailbag

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Mark Schofield of USA Today Touchdown Wire joins Phil Perry to break down why the Patriots offense may not be the perfect fit for Mac Jones. What adjustments will Josh McDaniels have to make to maximize Jones’ potential?

1:50-Interview with USA Today’s Mark Schofield

4:00-Why the scheme fit for Mac Jones with the Patriots is overrated

6:20-How can the Patriots adapt this offense to better fit Mac Jones?

12:00-Can Mac become a more short-pass-focused QB?

22:00-Who should start Week 1, Cam or Mac?

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Former Alabama Offensive Coordinator and current Texas Head Coach, Steve Sarkisian joins Phil Perry to talk about his time coaching Mac Jones at Alabama and what kind of QB the Patriots are getting. Phil also breaks down the Mac Jones pick, the Patriots quarterback situation and answers questions from you!

4:40 - Does Steve Sarkisian think Mac Jones is NFL ready?

11:50 - Will Mac Jones be able to adapt to the Patriots' offense?

20:30 - Is there a chance Mac Jones is the Week 1 starting QB?

30:40 - Phil answers questions from the listeners!

52:10 - Can the Patriots new tight ends help Mac Jones' transition to the NFL?

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Tom Curran and Phil Perry react to the Patriots selecting DT Christian Barmore and DE Ronnie Perkins during day 2 of the 2021 NFL Draft. How much has the Patriots’ defense improved this offseason?

1:00-How much has the Patriots’ front-seven improved?

2:30-What can we expect from Christian Barmore in year 1?

5:30-Why taking a swing on Barmore is a good move by the Patriots

7:30-What role will Ronnie Perkins have?

11:00-What will the Patriots do on day 3 of the draft?

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Tom Curran and Phil Perry react to the Patriots selecting Mac Jones with the 15th overall pick in the NFL Draft. Did the Patriots prefer Jones over Fields? Also, what are the Patriots’ needs in the next rounds?

1:00-Like, love, or hate the Mac Jones pick?

4:00-Will the Patriots regret not moving up for Justin Fields?

9:00-Jim Nagy compares Mac Jones to Tom Brady

11:30-Did the Patriots think they had a shot at Mac Jones at #15?

16:00-Is Mac Jones the Week 1 starter?

18:00-What are the Patriots needs in rounds 2 & 3?

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Draft night is almost here! Phil Perry is joined by Tom Curran and DJ Bean for a live mock draft of the first round of the NFL draft. Later, Trey Lance’s QB coach Quincy Avery joins to discuss how Trey’s game will translate to the NFL.

1:00-NFL First-round mock draft

8:00-What are the Patriots willing to pay to move up for a QB?

11:20-Patriots make a trade!

24:30-Interview with Trey Lance’s QB coach, Quincy Avery

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Daniel Jeremiah breaks down why he thinks Trey Lance could absolutely be a fit for the Patriots at QB. Also, Phil Perry is joined by Tom Giles, who breaks down what the betting odds tell us about what the Patriots might do in the first round of the 2021 NFL Draft.

6:00-Daniel Jeremiah explains why he’d take Trey Lance over Mac Jones

9:00-Daniel Jeremiah explains why Trey Lance is a fit for the Patriots

14:45-Tom Giles breaks down the best prop bets for the NFL Draft

35:00-Next Pats mailbag

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Phil Perry breaks down his offensive draft crushes and why they would be good fits for the Patriots. Former NFL QB J.T. O’Sullivan joins to break down this year’s QB draft class.

1:00-Phil Perry’s offensive draft crushes

6:30-Could Connor Wedington be the next Julian Edelman?

14:00-Interview with J.T. O’Sullivan

22:00-Why Justin Fields is in the same conversation as Trevor Lawrence

30:00-Would Kellen Mond be a good fit for the Patriots?

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Phil Perry breaks down how the Jets trading for Sam Darnold will impact the Patriots in the draft. Also, Central Michigan WR D’Wayne Eskridge joins to discuss the offensive skills he will bring to the NFL.

1:00-How the Sam Darnold trade will impact the Patriots in the draft

4:00-What spots could the Patriots move up to in the draft?

9:00-Next Pats mailbag

15:00-Why Kellen Mond could be a good Day 2 option

27:00-Interview with Western Michigan WR D’Wayne Eskridge

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Phil Perry, Tom Curran, and DJ Bean do a live NFL mock draft of the first round. What moves will the Patriots make to add more offensive firepower?

4:00- Who did the Niners take at No. 3?

8:00- Can the Patriots move into the top five?

25:00- Did the Patriots miss out on a perfect fit?

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Phil Perry talks with Purdue WR Rondale Moore about how his game translates to the NFL, and why he would be a good fit with the Patriots.

2:00-Rondale Moore on what will make him a good NFL WR

6:00-How versatile will Rondale Moore be at the next level?

14:00- Lightning round: Getting to know Rondale Moore

23:30-Perry on why Moore is a great fit for the Patriots

24:30-Next Pats mailbag

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Phil Perry talks with NBC Sports Edge NFL draft analyst Thor Nystrom about why the Patriots should target Justin Fields in the draft. Also, Clemson WR Amari Rodgers joins to discuss how his game will translate to the NFL.

1:00-Phil Perry breaks down his latest mock draft

13:30-Thor Nystrom on the potential of Justin Fields

21:00-Is Justin Fields comparable to Deshaun Watson?

32:00-Amari Rodgers 1-on-1

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Phil Perry breaks down his latest mock draft and why DE Kwity Paye is a great fit the Patriots. UCLA playmaker Demetric Felton joins the podcast to discuss why he could be the next Patriots backfield weapon.

2:00-Bruce Feldman’s mock draft, could Patriots draft DeVonta Smith?

7:00-Phil Perry breaks down his latest mock draft

14:15-Will Demetric Felton be an RB or WR in the NFL?

18:00-Is Felton a perfect fit for a pass-catching RB for the Patriots?

39:30-How the Patriots grading system works

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Former Jets scout Connie Nicholas Carberg joins Phil to discuss how she became the first scout in the NFL, the role the Senior Bowl played in her career and what it's been like for her to see more women working in the league.

2:00 - Connie shares her story of how she became the female scout in the NFL

13:00 - What role did Connie play in Mark Gastineau's career?

20:00 - What is it like for Connie to see more women working in the NFL today?

29:00 - Answering your mailbag questions on Mac Jones, Jacoby Brissett & who the best fit is at QB for the Patriots next season

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Tom Curran and DJ Bean join the podcast to do a live mock draft of the first 20 picks. Jim Nagy, Executive Director of the Reese’s Senior Bowl, breaks down the best fits for the Patriots in the draft.

1:00-Live Mock Draft! We break down the first 20 picks

35:00-Interview with Jim Nagy, Executive Director of Reese’s Senior Bowl

37:00-Why Jim Nagy is buying in on the potential of Mac Jones

46:00-Which WRs in the draft are good fits for the Patriots?

49:30-Nagy’s pick for who he sees the Patriots drafting

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Phil Perry breaks down his latest Patriots specific mock draft and answers your draft questions. Plus, Tulsa HC Phil Montgomery discusses why LB Zaven Collins is a great fit for the Patriots.

1:30-Belichick gets his new QB in Perry’s latest mock draft

9:30-Can the Patriots get a second-round pick for Stephon Gilmore?

19:00-Breaking down Daniel Jeremiah’s latest mock draft

22:30-Answering your draft questions

48:00-Getting to know Zaven Collins with Tulsa HC Phil Montgomery

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Phil Perry explains why the Patriots should not be spending big money at the QB position, and why Marcus Mariota may be a good for the for the Patriots. Viral sensation Quinn Meinerz joins to discuss his hopes for playing in the NFL.

1:30-Will Belichick’s team building strategy be expedited due to Brady winning another Super Bowl?

18:00-Why the Patriots should not spend big money at the QB position

20:00-Is Marcus Mariota a good fit for the Patriots?

28:00-Phil Perry breaks down his latest mock draft for the Patriots

30:30:1-on-1 with viral sensation Quinn Meinerz

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Trevor Sikkema, Sr. NFL writer for the Draft Network, discusses the type of QB the Patriots should be going after. Phil Perry also breaks down his latest mock draft.

1:30-Phil Perry’s latest mock draft

12:30-Trevor Sikkema on the Belichick vs Brady debate

16:30-Could Jameis Winston be the Patriots next QB?

23:30-Why the Patriots should NOT be looking for the next Tom Brady

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Phil Perry talks with Emory Hunt of Football Gameplan to do a deep dive on the talent from the smaller schools that are participating in the Senior Bowl. Who is this year’s Kyle Dugger?

1:30-History shows the Patriots are fans of players from the Senior Bowl

4:00-Will Patriots benefit from the depth at WR in the draft?

7:45-Emory Hunt on why WR Cade Johnson of South Dakota State is a good fit for Patriots

12:00-What other WRs could the Patriots target?

24:30-Phil answers your draft questions

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Albert Breer joins Phil Perry to discuss the cancellation of the NFL combine, and how it will impact players and teams.

3:00-Albert Breer on how cancelation of NFL combine will impact teams

8:30-Which players suffer the most by elimination of the combine?

13:30-How much different will the Senior Bowl be this year?

22:30-How far can Mac Jones move up in the draft?

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Next Pats is back! Phil Perry talks with Mike Rodak, Alabama beat reporter for AL.com, about which players would be good fits for the Patriots

1:45-Jaylen Waddle vs Devonta Smith, who is the better Patriots fit?

24:30-Mike Rodak on whether Mac Jones will be a better NFL QB than Tua

31:00-Is Mac Jones personality built for New England?

36:30-Does Mac Jones have the athleticism it takes to succeed in the NFL?

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5:00-Jeff Hafley on challenges of transitioning to BC head coach during pandemic

8:00-ACC “full speed ahead” intends to play 2020 season

10:30-BC has had 164 tests with no positive results. Jeff breaks down the daily routines to keep players and coaches safe

14:20-What are players’ living arrangements to keep everyone safe?

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Phil Perry is joined by staff writer at the Ringer Tyler R. Tynes to talk about his involvement in the production of "The Cam Chronicles" podcast series. The two discuss what to expect from Cam Newton in a Patriots uniform. Phil also gives us an behind-the-scenes look at the making of the upcoming episode of the NBC Sports podcast series, "Sports Uncovered: The Bill Belichick you don't know."

4:06 - Tyler Tynes of the Ringer talks with Phil about his year-long reporting journey for "The Cam Chronicles" podcast series.

9:22 - After learning as much as he did about Cam Newton, Tynes explains why the quarterback can be a good fit in New England despite what some may think about his personality.

12:12 - Phil and Tyler discuss the potential of Newton's career in New England beyond the 2020 season as well as what will motivate the QB to transform the Patriots offense into a juggernaut.

22:23 - Tynes talks about Newton's past and the significance of the Patriots having a Black quarterback. Will Newton be able to handle the pressure of following Tom Brady? And what did he learn about Cam Newton the person?

32:23 - Phil is joined by Tom Curran and producers Jon Henrie and Adam Hart to give a behind-the-scenes look at what went into the creation of "Sports Uncovered: The Bill Belichick you don't know."

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4:00- Steve Palazzolo of Pro Football Focus breaks down his expectations for N’Keal Harry in 2020

7:00- Should N’Keal Harry be used more of a ‘gadget guy’?

13:00- How will Bill Belichick use the two tight ends he drafted?

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20:15- Vincent Brown of William and Mary on what to expect from DT Bill Murray

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4:30- Dr. Helen Boucher says all leagues should have back up plans in their return to play strategy.

8:00- How could a second wave of COVID-19 impact sports coming back?

12:00- Dr. Boucher breaks down steps needed for people that test positive for COVID-19 to be in the clear

17:00- If NBA bubble is successful, can the NFL do something similar?

24:00- How unsafe is it for NFL players to being working out together and not following guidelines?

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1:00- Phil Perry and Tom Curran break down why signing Cam Newton is a win-win for the Patriots

7:30- Darin Gantt of ProFootball Talk breaks down the potential of Cam Newton with the Patriots

20:00- Is the offer the Patriots made for Cam insulting?

23:00- Chris Simms of PFT explains why he had Cam Newton as his #10 QB before Patriots acquired him

29:00- Simms ‘Patriots are built better to play Cam Newton style of football than Tom Brady style”

32:30- Does Stidham have a shot at being Cam out for starter role?

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4:00- Andrew Brandt, if health was the top priority, NFL wouldn’t play in 2020

10:00- How hard would it be for the NFL to play in a bubble?

11:30- Will NFL allow players to opt out and get paid?

12:30- Is coming to the Northeast a good alternative to an NFL bubble?

15:30- How will COVID-19 impact the NFL cap?

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Phil Perry talks with Kevin Kelley, HC of Pulaski Academy, and former coach of Patriots WR Will Hastings. He details Hasting’s journey to the NFL and what role he could play for the Patriots.

:45- Phil Perry on why Will Hastings has what it takes to make the Patriots 53-man roster

6:20- Did Kevin Kelley think Will Hastings was NFL material when he was in high school?

10:40- Hastings being recruited as a kicker then transitioning to WR at Auburn

18:30- Kevin Kelley on deciding to never punt in games

40:40- The Stidham plan: How rookie TE duo can make life easier for young QB

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2:00- What style of QB is J’Mar Smith?

4:20- Skip Holtz, HC at LA Tech, on potential of J’Mar Smith

13:30- Skip Holtz highlights some of J’Mar Smith’s best plays in college

24:00- Phil Perry answers questions from fans

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Phil Perry is joined by Patriots special teams captain Matthew Slater to get his thoughts on the state of the nation. Matthew discusses how he thinks people can improve their social attitude, the ways in which he has fallen victim to racist acts and how the Patriots and NFL are addressing the current situation.

0:15 - Phil addresses the need for a different kind of conversation during this time, as football is put on pause.

5:21 - Matthew Slater begins the conversation talking about how he is feeling and what he is seeing following George Floyd's death and the protests resulting from it.

11:42 - Matthew talks about how the current social situation has clashed with his football life and how Bill Belichick has been involved in the team's discussion.

18:24 - Matthew opens up about his experiences living as an African American in the U.S. and talks about how conversations can be had with children about what is going on in.

32:08 - Matthew discusses how NFL players might use their platform for social change moving forward and how that could have a positive impact, yet could also create rifts in locker rooms and around the league.

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Phil Perry takes an in-depth look at Dalton Keene, the tight end taken 101st overall in the 2020 draft out of Virginia Tech. Phil talks to Hokies offensive coordinator Brad Cornelsen about Keene's college career and versatility on the field. Later, Phil dissects what the Patriots offense could look like if they use Keene to his full potential.

3:21 - Phil is joined by Virginia Tech offensive coordinator Brad Cornelsen to discuss what kind of player the Patriots are getting in tight end Dalton Keene. How did he get his "Rambo" nickname? And why should Patriots fans be excited to see him this coming season?

17:45 - Phil discusses how Dalton Keene checks one of the boxes for Bill Belichick's tight end wish list: versatility.

21:35 - Could Keene be used as a fullback? Phil teases what the pair of Keen and Danny Vitale could do for the Patriots at the position that could transform the offense.

26:47 - Phil breaks down how having a athletic fullback could help Jarrett Stidham.

36:51 - Phil takes a handful of listener questions asking about Michael Onwenu, Will Hastings, the Patriots offensive scheme without Brady and more.

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1:45- Why the Patriots offensive line could be a top-five unit in the NFL

5:30- NFL teams are evolving Mike Shanahan’s offensive scheme, will Patriots follow suit?

12:00- How will Patriots deal with the loss of Dante Scarnecchia?

17:00- Phil Perry breaks down his 53-man roster projection for the Patriots

25:10- Michigan OL Coach Ed Warinner explains just how talented of a player the Patriots got in Michael Onwenu

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Phil Perry does a deep dive on the Patriots fourth pick and 91st overall in the 2020 NFL Draft - Tight End Devin Asiasi. He discusses where the Patriots ranked at the position in 2019 and what they hope to get out of the rookie in 2020. Phil is also joined by Derek Sage, tight ends coach at UCLA, to talk about Asiasi's college career.

0:58 - Phil Perry takes a look at where the Patriots' tight ends ranked last season (spoiler alert, it's not good).

4:09 - Why was Devin Asiasi the second tight end off the board on draft day? Phil explains how he checks all the boxes from Bill Belichick's wish list from way back in 1991 when he was coaching the Browns.

15:25 - Phil is joined by UCLA tight ends coach Derek Sage and the two discuss what Devin Asiasi brought to the table for the Bruins, how he benefited from playing in Chip Kelly's offense and what his favorite story about the young tight end is.

36:42 - Listener question No. 1 - Will undrafted free agent wide receivers Will Hastings and Jeff Thomas make the Patriots squad in 2020?

40:54 - Listener question No. 2 - How will the Patriots fill the hole left by Duron Harmon's departure and what does Bill Belichick need to add to the defense?

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Phil Perry is talking all about the Patriots' newest linebacker, Josh Uche. Phil is joined by Uche's former Defensive Coordinator, Don Brown, who talks all about the type of player Uche is and how he will fit in with the Patriots. After that Phil talks with Josh Uche about how he is a "perfect fit' for New England and what it's been like so far working with Jerod Mayo and reuniting with former teammate Chase Winovich.

2:00 - University of Michigan Defensive Coordinator Don Brown joins Phil to discuss the type of player Josh Uche is and how he will fit in the NFL.

7:00 - Don reveals that the first NFL defense his team studies each season is the New England Patriots

15:00 - What is one thing that Don Brown remembers the most about Josh Uche?

18:30 - Patriots' linebacker Josh Uche joins Phil to discuss why he think's the Patriots are a "perfect fit" for him and which Patriots player is his go to when he plays Madden

28:30 - Josh talks about the first time he spoke with Jerod Mayo and reconnecting with former teammate Chase Winovich

32:00 - How does Phil see Josh Uche fitting in with the Patriots defense?

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Phil Perry is talking all about the Patriots' newest safety, Kyle Dugger. Phil gets into what Dugger could bring to the team and why he might be a pretty safe pick. Later in the podcast, Phil is joined by Joel Taylor, Dugger's former defensive coordinator at Lenoir-Rhyne University. Joel breaks down what Kyle brought to their team and the kind of person he is off the field.

3:00 - Kyle Duggar may have been a safer draft pick than you initially thought

8:00 - What kind of athlete is Kyle?

16:00 - How much of an impact did the Senior Bowl have on the Patriots selecting Kyle?

20:00 - Phil breaks down what he saw out of Kyle on his practice & Senior Bowl film

30:30 - Phil is joined by Joel Taylor, Kyle Dugger's former defensive coordinator at Lenoir-Rhyne University. Joel gives an in-depth look at the type of player Kyle is on and the type of person he is off the field.

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The 2020 NFL draft has come to an end and Tom E. Curran and Phil Perry are here to break down all of the Patriots picks. They get into the Patriots decision to not draft a quarterback and what that means for Jarrett Stidham, what kind of players each of the defensive picks are and decision to not draft a wide receiver.

1:00 - What does the outcome of the 2020 draft mean for the Patriots?

5:30 - Was Jarrett Stidham just handed the keys to the team?

11:00 - Tom and Phil break down the Patriots three defensive picks

18:00 - What can the two new tight ends bring to the Patriots offense?

21:00 - The Patriots didn't draft a wide receiver...was that a mistake?

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1:00- Kyle Dugger’s journey to the NFL

8:40- What can Patriots fans expect from Josh Uche?

9:45- Why Senior Bowl Executive Director Jim Nagy has high praise for Josh Uche

13:00-How does LB Anfernee Jennings fit in Patriots defense?

18:00- Patriots draft 2 tight ends, how do they fit in the Patriots offense?

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1:00- Phil Perry explains why Patriots trading pick #23 was the right move

6:30- Best options at pick #37 for Patriots

7:45- Is Jalen Hurts the best option for the Patriots?

16:00- Will the Patriots be in the mix for Cole Kmet?

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1:00- Breer had correct picks for Patriots last year, who’s he got this year?

4:00- What trends can the Patriots take advantage of?

11:00- Will the Patriots use a ‘premium pick’ for a QB?

14:00- Is Jalen Hurts the best fit for the Patriots?

20:30- Phil Perry gives his Patriots mock draft

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Phil Perry talks with John Pollard, VP of Zebra sports, the on-field player tracking provider for the NFL about what’s next for the Next Gen Stats. Phil Perry gives his latest first round mock draft.

2:30- How are NFL team’s using Next Gen Stats to improve their strategy?

7:00- Which teams have bought into using on-field player tracking data?

13:30- How can information provided help NFL coaches, and are they buying into it?

14:30- In 10 years, how much will Next Gen Stats change the NFL?

19:30- Phil Perry first round NFL mock draft

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Phil Perry chats with Emory Hunt of Football Gameplan, to break down big-time talents from small schools you need to know. Phil also gives his latest mock draft for the Patriots, where he has them doubling-up at tight end.

3:20- Big time talents from small schools you need to know

10:20- Which day 2 players have the best upside?

19:30- Phil Perry’s latest mock draft

23:30- Is Cole Kmet the answer at TE for the Patriots?

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Phil Perry talks with PFF’s lead draft analyst, Mike Renner about what QB options are the best fit for the Patriots in the draft. Phil Perry breaks down his latest mock draft and explains why going big in the first round is the right move for the Patriots.

6:30- Mike Renner on Patriots best QB options in draft

8:30- Is it time to embrace the Patriots rebuild?

12:22- Who PFF is high on in this draft, who is flying under the radar?

17:50- Why the Patriots should go BIG in the draft

25:00- Phil Perry gives his latest mock draft for the Patriots

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Phil Perry talks with Jim Nagy, Executive Director of Reese’s Senior Bowl, about whether the Patriots should be confident Jarrett Stidham being the next guy after Tom Brady. Jim also breaks down which players in the draft could fill the voids at various positions for the Patriots. Lastly, Phil Perry gives his 7 round mock draft for the Patriots.

2:30-Jim Nagy explains why he is a big believer in Jarrett Stidham

10:00- Is Jalen Hurts a good fit for the Patriots?

12:30- How can Patriots rebuild in the draft?

29:45- Phil Perry’s 7 round mock draft for the Patriots

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On this episode of the Next Pats Podcast, Phil Perry chats with insiders from around the country to figure out other free agents that may be a good fit for the Patriots.

1:00 – Rich Ohrnberger, can the Patriots acquire Hunter Henry? Why we shouldn’t read into Brady going to the Chargers because of his production studio.

12:00- Larry Holder, could Teddy Bridgewater be the answer is Brady leaves?

16:50- Dave Zangaro of NBCS Philly, is Nelson Agholor a good fit for the Patriots?

29:25- Matt Fairburn of the Athletic, would DT Jordan Phillips work in Patriots 3-4 scheme? Could Quinton Spain replace Joe Tunney?

45:50- Trevor Sikkema of the Draft network, can Breshard Perriman be an answer at WR for the Patriots?

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Phil Perry breaks down whose stock is on the rise after the NFL combine, and whose stock is falling? Mark Schofield from the NFL Wire breaks down the best options for the Patriots if Brady stays, and what the best option if he leaves.

1:00- Which QB, TE, and WR stock is on the rise following the combine

10:30- Mark Schofield breaks down how Jordan Love would fit in the Patriots system

17:30- Are pocket passers a dying breed?

21:00- Is there a QB the Patriots would move up to get?

25:00- Better fit for Patriots, Jacob Eason or Jake Fromm?

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Phil Perry is joined by The Athletics' Dane Brugler breaks down which QBs make sense for the Patriots in the draft. Judy Battista of NFL.com breaks down the latest in the NFL CBA talks and what it means for the NFL as we know it.

2:00 – Dane Brugler explains why the combine medicals and interviews are the most important, and why the drills are a distant third.

4:15 – Should the Patriots go after Tua? What's the best QB strategy for the Patriots in this draft?

12:30 – Judy Battista of NFL.com to discuss the latest surrounding the NFL CBA talk

17:30 – Why has there been resistance from players? And why so late in the negotiations?

25:30 – How will new CBA change the NFL as we know it?

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Will the Patriots move on from Brady? If they do, what type of QB will replace the GOAT? With their being a new era of quarterbacking, Phil Perry dives in deep to see if the pocket passer is going extinct. Phil talks with people around the NFL about their thoughts on where the QB position is headed.

4:00 – Painting the picture of what it may be like when the Patriots chose to move on from Tom Brady

11:00 – PFF’s Steve Palazzolo breaks down where Tom Brady’s game is, and if his game can translate in the new style of the NFL.

13:50 – Greg Cosell breaks down how he has seen Tom Brady’s game change in the past few seasons

19:00- Kurt Warner explains why he thinks the pocket passer will not become extinct

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Tony Romo attended the Northeast Amateur Invitational at the Wannamoisett Country Club in Rhode Island and took the time to answer a handful of questions from reporters.

Phil Perry asked him about Rob Gronkowski's potential return (2:02), how Brady will deal with a depleted offense (5:58), and how much longer Bill Belichick might continue coaching (9:07).

Phil caught up with Patriots cornerback Duke Dawson, who despite missing the entirety of his rookie year, could end up being a key piece of New England's secondary (14:37).

Phil goes through his 53-man roster projection, starting with the defense and the handful of new additions there (23:46) and then getting into the offense Brady will be working with (29:11).

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02:20: Sound from previous Quick Slants podcast interview with prospective inside linebacker coach, Jerod Mayo on Jamie Collins.

06:25: Phil Perry breaks down where Jamie Collins would fit into Pats defense, and whether it's a given that Collins makes the team.

11:09: We hear from likely Defense Line coach, Bret Bielema on his role, how it has changed, and how he became friends with Bill Belichick.

16:00: Where does Tom Brady's accuracy compare to the rest of the league?

20:37: How will Brady do with his new "Big body, contested catch receivers" N'Keal Harry?

31:00: After last seasons rule change of no running starts before kick-off, how will Patriots continue to improve their kick-off coverage.

36:30: Do the Patriots rely on athleticism, size, and their passing game? Or, power, and first and second down ability?

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02:04: Sound from Nick Caserio's post-draft press conference. He speaks to the benefit of the senior bowl.

03:42: Jim Nagy joins Phil Perry on the phone and discusses the Reese's Senior bowl, and how players who attended benefited.

09:29: Nagy continues to discuss the Senior Bowl and speaks candidly that he tells players, "this won't be easy," when they show up.

12:24: Perry and Nagy talk Pats QB pick, Jarett Stidham and how he compares to other players.

16:30: Nagy continues to praise Stidham, not only for his play, but for his strong character and how he will fit in with the Patriots.

30:00: NC State receiver Jakobi Meyers goes un-drafted, Perry and Nagy discuss why they were both surprised.

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Phil Perry is joined by 1st Round pick N’Keal Harry’s receivers coach at Arizona State, Charlie Fisher.

2:02 - Phil Perry gives a quick summary of N'Keal Harry as a receiver, how he compares to past NFL receivers and what his outlook was prior to the draft.

6:08 - Phil is joined by Receivers Coach at Arizona State Charlie Fisher, who explains why Patriots fans should excited to watch N'Keal Harry in New England.

10:27 - Phil asks where Fisher saw Harry grow the most in his time with the Sun Devils and where he will continue to need to improve when he enters the NFL.

15:08 - While Harry is clearly a talented pass-catcher, Phil wonders how he can be more efficient off the line. Fisher thinks that transitioning from a contact-heavy college game to the NFL will benefit Harry.

21:37 - Working under Bill O'Brien at Penn State, Charlie Fisher learned how the Patriots offense was run and expects Harry to fit right into that system as a versatile receiver.

26:02 - Charlie remembers a handful of moments when he knew Harry would be a special player, including a pair of game-winning plays vs. USC.

31:36 - Phil wraps up the interview by making sure that Harry will be a prototypical Patriot, asking Fisher about the receiver's attitude and personality.

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3:42 - Phil Perry is joined by former assistant to the Patriots coaching staff, football analyst and writer for the Athletic Mike Lombardi. The two begin by discussing the validity of certain reports on players in the upcoming draft.

7:44 - Are the Patriots in a position where they need to pick a quarterback this year? Lombardi explains how difficult it is to judge talent because of the difference in level of competition in college football.

12:26 - Lombardi talks about how this year's draft could be weak compared to previous years' and how the Patriots should approach their selections because of that.

18:36 - Phil goes through his final mock draft, with the picks being decided by the fans via Twitter polls.

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We are less than a week away from the 2019 NFL Draft, and Phil Perry continues to surface names that could be a fit for the Patriots. This episode focuses on specific approaches for Bill Belichick and company.

The podcast starts off with a discussion on the quarterbacks. Phil asked NFL.com's Daniel Jeremiah about teams trying to acquire draft capital for 2020, with the quarterback class looking stronger than 2019. Jeremiah also discusses the differences in this year's QB crop, including whether the Patriots would be smart to take a chance drafting Auburn QB Jarrett Stitham.

Phil then goes throughs the names in his latest Patriots Mock Draft, where he looks at names for all of the teams' picks up and down the draft. You can find more on that here.

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Phil Perry is joined by Emory Hunt, writer for The Athletic and founder of Football Gameplan, to discuss some of the lesser-known talent the Patriots might be interested in in the upcoming NFL Draft.

3:28 - Emory gives us his take on two players out of Princeton University: Wide receiver Jesper Horsted and quarterback John Lovett. The latter of the two has the makeup to potentially play multiple positions at the NFL level.

8:14 - Next, Emory talks about wide receiver Nsimba Webster out of Easter Washington University and compares him to Troy Brown as a versatile player who's a reliable pass-catcher as well as a threat on kick returns.

10:35 - Phil asks about Assumption's Deonte Harris, who Emory calls "the best returner in the draft class period." This leads to a conversation about judging a player's talent if he's going up against below-average opponents.

15:48 - Moving on to running backs, Emory goes through a list of three big backs that might fit into the Patriots system: Desmond Nisby out of Texas Wesleyan, Xavier Turner out of Tarleton State, and Jaymar Anderson out of East Stroudsburg State.

19:40 - Only one tight end to talk about, but Emory has a lot to say about Isaiah Searight out of Fordham, who might be a good complementary piece for the Pats next to Austin Seferian-Jenkins.

22:46 - Phil wraps up his conversation with Emory talking about BJ Blunt, a defensive back out of McNeese State, who could be a similar player to Rodney Harrison.

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In this episode of "The Next Pats Podcast", Phil Perry is joined by Mark Schofield of Pats Pulpit & Big Blue View to look at which quarterbacks could be worthwhile selections in the upcoming NFL Draft.

The show begins with a discussion on Duke's Daniel Jones. Should patriots fans panic that he made a visit to Foxboro this week? What are some NFL comps for Jones? (10:00) West Virginia's Will Grier struggled with playcalling at the Senior Bowl...why would he be an interesting pick for New England? (15:40) Would Auburn's Jarrett Stidham be worth a gamble? (20:30) Schofield talks about two of his favorite choices for a potential Day 3 pick - Brett Rypien and Ryan Finley.

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2:58 - Strength and conditioning coach for Iowa football Chris Doyle joins Phil Perry to discuss Bill Belichick's fascination with players from Iowa and what kind of traits his players develop that attract NFL coaches.

8:26 - Chris explains how the program prepares Iowa players for the NFL and how he approaches both the combine and games with his players.

14:19 - Phil asks Chris about a pair of tight ends out of Iowa, T.J. Hockenson and Noah Fant, and wonders how they would fit in the Patriots system.

18:16 - Chris discusses the leadership of safety Amani Hooker and defensive lineman Anthony Nelson and how they represent the program.

22:05 - Phil ends by asking Chris about wide receiver Nick Easley and his chances of making an NFL roster after being named MVP of the Outback Bowl.

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(1:00) Phil Perry breaks down his first 4 picks in his Patriots’ seven-round mock draft. (11:00) Phil Perry is joined by Mike Renner, Senior Analyst at Pro Football Focus. Mike gives some of his favorite players in this year’s draft. (17:00) Mike Renner gives some players that the Patriots could target, and how they could help the team. (27:00) Phil Perry breaks down the later round picks for the Patriots in his mock draft.

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Phil Perry goes back into the archives of last season of Quick Slants, where Jerod Mayo breaks down what it takes to be a linebacker for Bill Belichick. Phil Perry then breaks down what linebackers are in the draft that the Patriots could target.

(4:00) We take a listen back to what Jerod Mayo said last season on Quick Slants the Podcast, in regards to what Bill Belichick looks for when drafting a linebacker. Jerod breaks down exactly what it takes to be a linebacker for Bill Beliichick. (16:00) Phil Perry breaks down the linebackers in this year’s draft, and what players the Patriots could target.

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2:15 - Phil Perry is joined by Patriots Hall of Famer and three-time Super Bowl champion Troy Brown to break down how different types of receivers are utilized in Bill Belichick's system.

6:33 - Troy begins by discussing the role of the slot receiver: How he lines up on the field, and what kind of player he needs to be both physically and mentally.

11:11 - Next, Troy defines what the 'Z position' receiver is and gives examples of those versatile types of players from his time in the league.

16:25 - Troy finishes by explaining the role of receivers in the 'X position,' the big play makers on the outside, and how the Patriots haven't had a true 'X' since Randy Moss.

21:23 - Phil goes through a handful of prospective receivers the Patriots could draft this year and determines if they would fit in the Slot, Z position (26:41), or the X position (30:22) in the Patriots system.

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2:03 - Phil Perry is joined by NFL Draft Analyst for The Athletic Dane Brugler to go over some of his prospective draft picks that are a little bit on the edge and Dane decides if the picks are genius or insane. They start with quarterbacks Daniel Jones, Ryan Finley, Easton Stick and Eric Dungey.

8:45 - Phil and Dane move on to the potential receivers the Patriots could draft: N'Keal Harry, Terry McLaurin and Miles Boykin.

14:19 - They finish up with Phil's picks at tight end: Irv Smith Jr., Jace Sternberger and Foster Moreau.

23:54 - Phil takes us through his most recent Patriots-specific seven-round mock draft, this time introducing some scenarios in which the Patriots could trade up.

30:42 - Phil answers a few mailbag questions, addressing possible safeties and receivers the Patriots could draft, whether or not they will pick up some veteran free agents and the possibility of moving up or down from the No. 32 pick in the draft.

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2:21 - Former Tampa Bay Buccaneers GM and contributor on Sirius XM NFL Radio Mark Dominik joins Phil to analyze the Patriots draft strategy in the recent past. He starts by talking about how New England finds success by focusing on the "second draft."

5:46 - Mark talks about how the current Collective Bargaining Agreement has effectively wiped out the middle class of NFL players and discusses how the new CBA could fix this problem.

9:52 - What kind of moves have the Patriot made in recent drafts and how do those patterns look to play out in this year's draft?

12:41 - Phil wraps up the interview by asking Mark if this is the right time for the Patriots to draft Tom Brady's heir.

14:54 - Phil is joined by NFL writer for The Ringer Kevin Clark, who starts off by discussing how old New England's roster is compared to the rest of the league and why.

20:04 - Kevin explains that stockpiling veteran players is a good move the Patriots because it's much easier for Bill Belichick to fit experienced players into his complicated system.

26:45 - Phil asks if this is the year that the Patriots will make some huge moves in the draft or if they'll continue to acquire veteran players.

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Phil Perry takes a second shot at his Patriots seven-round mock draft:

3:04 - Phil opens up his mock draft with the Patriots first pick at No. 32: Dexter Lawrence, DT out of Clemson.

4:14 - In the 2nd round, Phil has the Patriots making two picks. At No. 56: Charles Omenihu, DL out of Texas. And at No. 64: Rylie Ridley, WR out of Georgia.

7:40 - Phil has New England making three picks in the third round. At No. 73: Juan Thornhill, DB out of Virginia. Next up, at No. 97: Kahale Warring, TE out of San Diego State. And at No. 101: Daylon Mack, DT out of Texas A&M

10:13 - Phil finishes up the remainder of the draft with a look at a quarterback, a big running back and even a fullback.

15:24 - Vice President of business development from Zebra Sports John Pollard joins Phil to discuss his player tracking technologies and the use of 'Next Gen Stats' data in the NFL.

18:36 - Pollard reveals two of the most valuable pieces of data for NFL teams: miles per hour and distance of separation.

21:46 - Phil asks if teams have found the data useful for injury prevention? Pollard explains how data being tracked throughout a game or even an entire season helps a team.

28:46 - What's the next big breakthrough in data tracking and how will it change the league? Pollard tells a story about how a player was uniquely evaluated during the 2018 season.

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Phil Perry returns from the NFL Draft Combine with some takeaways on who performed well and who didn't, looking at his latest pick for the Patriots in Mock Draft 2.0. But first, there's been rumors that the Arizona Cardinals will select Kyler Murray 1st overall, which could lead them to trade last year's 1st Round pick, QB Josh Rosen. Could the Patriots be a reasonable trade partner? Phil doesn't believe there's interest on New England's side.

NFL.com's Judy Battista sat down with Phil at the combine to discuss the potential of the league adding an official "in the sky" to avoid egregious blown calls like in the NFC Championship game. Also, how the NFL views The AAF, and the hole it might fill for the league, the salary cap going up and what it says about labor relations with the end of the CBA approaching.

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(:30) Phil Perry reports from the NFL Combine from Indianapolis the latest news and notes around the Patriots. (6:00) Phil Perry talks with Bruce Feldman, FOX Sports senior college football columnist. They discuss this draft’s QB class, and whether he thinks the Patriots will draft a QB. (15:00) Phil Perry talks with Will Grier who was the QB for the West Virginia Mountaineers. They discuss why Grier thinks he is the best QB in the draft, and why his struggles in Senior Bowl do not reflect his potential. (19:30) Wisconsin FB Alec Ingold discusses being one of the few fullbacks at the combine. How would he feel about joining the Patriots? and what does he think of the Patriots offense utilizing the fullback position.

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2:24 - Albert Breer joins Phil to give his take on likely new defensive coordinator Greg Schiano. He starts off by discussing how Schiano's time at Rutgers will translate to the NFL.

5:30 - Will Schiano's intense demeanor make for a good fit here in New England? Breer tells us why he thinks this Patriots roster is "tailor-made for Schiano."

7:28 - Breer addresses what Schiano's biggest challenge will be in his first season with New England and tells a story about a tough past interaction with him.

12:28 - Phil breaks down the Patriots current situation and depth at the receiver position and previews two potential targets for the Pats.

14:18 - Redskins insider for NBC Sports Washington JP Finlay joins Phil to discuss slot receiver Jamison Crowder, from his injury history to how well he would adjust to the Patriots system.

21:22 - Next up, Sr. Draft Analyst for The Draft Network and Buccaneers beat writer for The Pewter Report Trevor Sikkema joins Phil to talk about the possibility of the Patriots acquiring Adam Humphries and how he would fit in New England.

27:56 - Phil closes it out by bringing up one more possible slot receiver the Patriots could target: Cole Beasley. He also addresses the situation with Robert Kraft and assures us that the league cannot take action against the Patriots.

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3:20 - Steve Palazzolo from Pro Football Focus joins the podcast to discuss which position is the deepest in this year's draft.

5:50 - Which wide receivers in the draft could the Patriots be eyeing?

9:10 - Could the Patriots be in a position to draft a tight end with Rob Gronkowski's potential retirement?

12:05 - Palazzolo says the Patriots value coverage over the pass rush which is why they won't be drafting an elite pass rusher.

14:50 - Which quarterback could still be available at the 32nd pick that the Patriots could be interested in?

18:00 - Phil Perry gives us his full Patriots-specific seven round mock draft and breaks down each selection.

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Now that it is the offseason, the Ex-Pats Podcast turns into the Next Pats Podcast, where Phil Perry will be breaking down the free agency, the draft, and everything in-between.

4:15 - Former NFL agent Joel Corry, now a salary cap expert with CBS Sports joins to discuss Tom Brady’s history of giving discounts on his contracts to the Patriots.

5:45 - Corry says having Brady take discounts is the equivalent of having a quarterback on a rookie contract. Also, how Brady’s discounts are used against other players during negotiations.

8:05 - Since 2013, ten quarterbacks have made more money than Tom Brady as the Patriots QB continues to leave money on the table.

11:35 - Mid-February to Early March is the normal time for extensions in the NFL. Corry says that he would be shocked if Brady played hard ball during his next contract negotiation.

13:20 - How much money can the Patriots save by extending Tom Brady?

16:00 - How does Jimmy Garoppolo’s contract impact Tom Brady?

20:00 - Corry calls Trey Flowers the ‘belle of the ball’ for pass rushers during this free agency period and could get over $17 million per year.

24:05 - Chris Burke, who covers the Detroit Lions for The Athletic joins the podcast to discuss if Golden Tate could be a fit for the Patriots.

26:25 - What type of a receiver is Golden Tate?

29:05 - What kind of locker room presence does Golden Tate bring?

32:20 - Burke breaks down the Lions potential interest in Trey Flowers.

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3:10 - Rob Ninkovich describes what it is like watching your former team and teammates win the Super Bowl. Ninkovich says that the whole team had a chip on their shoulder which motivated them throughout.

7:20 - How Julian Edelman was able to get open on seemingly every play. Did the Patriots offense wear the Rams defense down?

9:50 - Edelman was able to return to form following an ACL injury in the previous season. Ninkovich says that the 4-game suspension at the beginning of this season actually helped Edelman and was a blessing in disguise.

11:40 - Is Julian Edelman a Hall of Famer?

13:35 - The gameplan that the Patriots put together on defense that allowed them to stop the high-powered offense of the Rams. What did they change that seemed to confuse Jared Goff.

21:20 - Brian Flores leaves to go become the head coach of the Dolphins and goes out on top with the Patriots.

25:20 - Josh McDaniels and the Patriots offense was not afraid to call the same play over and over again since it was working.

28:00 - The legacy of Rob Gronkowski. Will he be back next season?

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Phil Perry and Rob Ninkovich are live in Atlanta getting you ready for Super Bowl 53. Nink starts off with story time on wearing his rings to NFL Media Night.

Plus, Rob cleans his gutters, and is in need of rescue by the Foxborough fire department.

(6:30) Rob and Phil discuss the match-up between the coaches. (8:30) Nink’s three keys to beating the Rams. (20:50) What do the Patriots need to do on offense against L.A.? (23:30) Should the Patriots expect a big game from Ndamokung Suh (30:05) The Patriots need to keep doing what they’re doing in the passing game (31:10) Don’t miss out on Rob’s Aqib Talib impression (33:00) Nink and Phil make their prediction.

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Phil Perry and Rob Ninkovich break down the Patriots win over the Chiefs. Rob Ninkovich breaks down how the Patriots defense was able to slow down the Chiefs offense, and why he thinks Dee Ford the mistake that cost his team. Nink also explains why he thinks losing Josh Gordon actually helped Tom Brady and the Patriots offense for the playoffs.

(1:30) Rob Ninkovich reacts to the Patriots getting the win at Arrowhead Stadium. (2:30) Rob Ninkovich breaks down why he thinks Dee Ford made a critical mistake at a huge time for the Chiefs. (4:30) Rob Ninkovich thinks the roughing the passer call on Tom Brady late in the game was wrong (6:00) Breaking down what Ninkovich saw that made the Patriots shut down Tyreek Hill and slow down Patrick Mahomes. (8:30) What was the biggest difference in the Patriots defense in the first and second half? (10:15) Rob Ninkovich explains why he thinks losing Josh Gordon actually helped the Patriots offense. (12:00) Breaking down the Patriots final 2 drives.

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Phil Perry and Rob Ninkovich break down the Patriots win over the Chargers, and preview the Patriots-Chiefs AFC Championship game.

(1:00) Rob Ninkovich explains why he was so confident the Patriots would have no problem with the Chargers (3:00) Ninkovich explains why he is not being a homer when he says he would put his money on the Patriots against the Chiefs (7:00) Rob Ninkovich breaks down what the Patriots defense did that was so successful against the Chargers (9:30) Do the Patriots need to change the scheme they used defensively against the Chargers when facing the Chiefs? (12:00) Why were the Chargers so bad on Sunday? Who is to blame? (19:30) How will the weather in Kansas City impact practices and the game on Sunday? (20:30) Rob Ninkovich gives a player perspective on what it is like to play in the cold (23:30) Do the Patriots have to play from ahead to beat the Chiefs? Should they take the ball first if they win the toss? (26:00) How much have the Patriots-Chiefs changed since playing in Week 6?

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Rob Ninkovich talks with Phil Perry about attending the Bears game this weekend, and why he was accidentally dressed as an Eagles fan. Ninkovich also breaks down the Patriots-Chargers game, and explains how he would attack the Chargers offense.

(1:00) Rob Ninkovich was in attendance at the Chicago Bears game this weekend as a fan. He tells Phil Perry what it was like to see Bears fans deal with the crushing loss. (4:30) Ninkovich explains why he accidentally looked like an Eagles fan at the game (8:00) Patriots- Chargers preview, Ninkovich gives his key to a Patriots win. (12:30) How will Gus Bradley’s defensive schemes for Chargers give Tom Brady trouble? (21:00) Will we see a different Rob Gronkowski in the playoffs? (22:30) How can the Patriots defense slow down the Chargers offense? Ninkovich explains why he wouldn’t blitz Philip Rivers. (28:00) Rob Ninkovich predicts who will be the MVP of the Patriots-Chargers game.

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4:10 - Patriots beat the Jets and get the first-round bye in the playoffs.

6:20 - Did something click with Tom Brady? Did he get healthier from the previous week?. Rob Ninkovich says Brady just gained confidence.

9:05 - Josh McDaniels and the Patriots adding the missile motions to the playbook. How are defenses going to prepare against it?

14:10 - Patriots are using more two-back set than any team in football.

19:20 - Are you feeling better about the Patriots run defense now?

20:20 - Which team would you want to face in the divisional round: Texans, Ravens, or Chargers?

23:10 - Vich of the Week - Trey Flowers. Do You Even Lift Bro? - Adrian Clayborn

26:30 - Phil Perry and Rob Ninkovich’s New Years Resolutions.

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In this epsiode of the Ex-Pats Podcast with Phil Perry and Rob Ninkovich...

5:30 - Was this an encouraging win over the Bills? It might not have been pretty, but the Patriots got the job done.

7:05 - Patriots passing offense has really struggled recently, and now they have lost a offensive weapon with Josh Gordon. Do they have enough in the passing game to win a Super Bowl?

9:05 - The AFC seems wide open this year. Ravens are a team that would have no fear playing the Patriots in the playoffs.

13:30 - Patriots have to be successful in the running game to win, and because of that, the referees could play a big factor in the playoffs.

16:35 - Will the Patriots defense be able to carry them throughout the playoffs?

19:55 - Special team has made a huge impact this season.

21:50 - Giving out gifts to the Patriots i.e. Chris Hogan getting some targets

23:10 - Why was Adrian Clayborn a healthy scratch last week against the Jets?

24:55 - 'Vich of the Week': Patriots offensive lineman

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2:05 - How bad was the loss to the Steelers? Phil Perry and Rob Ninkovich debate.

8:10 - Is there a motivation issue with this team after all the recent success?

10:30 - How much talent do the Patriots actually have? Tom Brady, Rob Gronkowski, and Julian Edelman all seem a little bit banged up.

14:10 - Steelers played better against the Patriots on defense than they normally do. Patriots offense was not able to generate enough chances.

16:00 - Brady is feeling the pressure in the pocket and isn't stepping up in the pocket like he should.

18:50 - Comparing the 2009 vs. 2018 Patriots

21:10 - Is this Patriots team not as mentally tough as previous teams?

25:23 - Is it possible for the Patriots to fix their problems before the playoffs begin? What can they learn in the final 2 games of the regular season?

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In this episode of the Ex-Pats Podcast with Phil Perry and Troy Brown:

04:18- Why was Devin McCourty missing from the field on the final play of the game?

12:30- Patriots defense: Running defense's big plays and ability to handle an unpredictable offense

20:50- James White and Gordon are doing better than expected

26:06- Brady's knee brace: was it an injury or just uncomfortable?

33:40- Troy Brown gives out his "Vitch" of the week

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Phil Perry and Rob Ninkovich break down the Patriots win over the Vikings.

(1:00) Were the Patriots real good? or were the Vikings just bad? (5:00) Rob Ninkovich breaks down what the Patriots defense did scheme wise successfully against the Vikings. (9:30) How overrated are the Vikings? (12:00) Why was the Patriots offense so “check down” heavy against Vikings? (14:30) Rob Ninkovich discusses how tough it is to play down in Miami (19:00) Ninkovich gives a grade on how good of a trash talker Bill Belichick is (22:00) Did Rob Ninkovich and Matt Patricia ever butt heads?

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Phil Perry and Rob Ninkovich give their takeaways from the Patriots win over the Jets. Rob Ninkovich explains why a well balanced offense is even more important now for Tom Brady later in his career, and reacts to Cordarrelle Patterson's "grab on Sunday.

Rob Ninkovich discusses his decision to retire when he did, and how conscious current players should be for their future health. (2:00) Rob Ninkovich explains why he absolutely hates the Jets, and always has. (5:00) Why did the Patriots struggle against the Jets for 3 quarters? (9:00) How difficult will be upcoming matchups for the Patriots be? (13:00) Rob Ninkovich explains why it’s more important now in Tom Brady’s career to have a balanced offense (17:00) Nink gives his 1 key for the Patriots to improve on going forward (22:30) How bad were the officials on Sunday? (30:00) Rob Ninkovich reacts to Cordarrelle Patterson’s “grab” on Sunday

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NBC Sports Boston Patriots insider Phil Perry is joined by Rob Ninkovich to break down the Patriots 34-10 Week 10 loss to the Tennessee Titans:

2:51 - "This is the worst loss in November under Bill Belichick." Phil observes that the Patriots seemed confused in the locker room after the tough loss to the Titans.

4:12 - Rob Ninkovich says that the big-picture takeaway from the loss is that the Patriots "got their ass kicked" and that they need to "take that whole day and bury it."

7:09 - Phil wonders if this team has a problem with focus based on their poor performance on the road throughout the season. Nink makes some suggestions for what the Patriots can do to mix it up and what the defense needs to do differently to get better results.

15:38 - "Did the inside knowledge the Titans had of the Patriots on their calls on the offensive line have an impact?"

22:46 - Phil and Nink discuss what Josh Gordon has brought to the team and if he's figured out the Patriots offense yet.

26:39 - Nink breaks down the failures of the Patriots defense, including the shortcomings of the pass rush and the tough day Stephon Gilmore had in the secondary.

36:25 - Ninkovich on Dion Lewis' postgame comments: "That's bulletin board material if they play the Titans again."

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Former Patriots offensive lineman Sebastian Vollmer joins Phil Perry and Rob Ninkovich on this week's Ex-Pats Podcast:

0:30 - Phil and Rob catch up with Sebastian Vollmer as the Ex-Pat recalls stories from his time with New England.

14:50 - Vollmer discusses what the Patriots offensive line did well in the Patriots 31-17 victory over the Green Bay Packers and how the unit's success allowed Cordarrelle Patterson to have a breakout night.

18:50 - Ninkovich and Vollmer discuss how the Patriots defense was able to keep Aaron Rodgers in check all night and specifically how the pass rush put up it's best performance of the season.

22:41 - The pair of Ex-Pats discuss who on the Patriots had the best performance and earned the "Vich of the week" as well as which player from the game had a disappointing night.

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Phil Perry and Rob Ninkovich break down the Patriots Week 8 win over the Buffalo Bills and discuss the team's inactivity at the NFL trade deadline and what it means for the team going forward.

3:01 - "The Bills played tremendous on defense . . . but they are the worst offense in the NFL."

5:39 - Phil and Nink discuss the Patriots' own success on defense despite dealing with trick plays from a desperate Buffalo offense.

11:33 - Phil wonders if the crowd noise contributed to the Patriots struggles in the red zone.

16:39 - Phil on New England's inactivity at the trade deadline: "The Patriots didn't do a damn thing, are you O.K. with that?"

24:50 - Instead of giving his honorary 'Vich of the week,' Rob Ninkovich gives his 'Vich of the first half' to a deserving and often-underappreciated linebacker.

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In this episode of the Ex-Pats Podcast with Phil Perry and Rob Ninkovich:

1:56 - Breaking down the Patriots vs. Bears matchup and discuss some of the uncharacteristic mistakes made by New England.

4:56 - Patriots interior pass rush vs the Bears defensive line

8:05 Adam Butler replacing Deatrich Wise on the defensive line

11:05 - Jonathan Jones making a great interception

12:00 - Mitch Trubisky making mistakes throwing the ball

13:50 Gronkowski’s back issues

16:56 Dont'a Hightower’s punt block

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(1:30) Rob Ninkovich gives his takeaways from the Patriots win over the Chiefs (3:00) How does the speed and talent of the Chiefs rank amongst the best Ninkovich has seen? (5:00) How has the run game been able to improve in the past two weeks? Will it continue to be a theme? (8:30) Is there a concern that the Patriots cannot get enough pressure on quarterbacks? (15:00) Rob Ninkovich discusses calling Travis Kelce a ‘glorified receiver’ (22:00) Why is Gillette not a loud stadium? Is it the fans or the stadium design?

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Troy Brown replaces Rob Ninkovich in this week's episode to break down the Patriots Week 5 victory over the Colts with host Phil Perry.

1:32 - Troy Brown discusses Julian Edelman's return to the field and Belichick's decision to get him involved in the passing game early.

5:23 - Phil asks Troy if receivers new to the Patriots organization have trouble adjusting to Tom Brady's style with certain routes.

8:56 - Troy and Phil discuss how Brady picked about the Colt's zone defense, especially now with pieces like Josh Gordon and Edelman on the field.

12:13 - "There's a different energy when he's in the room there." Phil and Troy talk about what Edelman brings to the locker room, and Troy tells stories about how former teammate Willie McGinest was a presence in the locker room.

21:08 - With the Patriots giving up 24 points to the Colts, Troy still has some concerns with New England's defense and it's ability to finish strong.

24:18 - Phil and Troy look ahead to the Patriots' Week 6 matchup with the Kansas City Chiefs and how the defense will deal with Travis Kelce.

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Phil Perry and Rob Ninkovich break down the Patriots huge win over the Dolphins, and what they can build off going forward. (3:30) How was the defense able to improve so much against the Dolphins? What did they do different? (6:00) How key was Dont’a Hightower’s performance to the dominance on defense? (13:00) How confident are we in the Patriots upcoming matchups?(15:00) How important was running the ball in the Patriots success? (17:30) What should our expectations be for Sony Michel? (19:30) Ninkovich explains why as a player he is not a fan of the Thursday Night games. (21:30) Why does Ninkovich think the Texans and the Colts are ‘soft’ (25:30) Rob Ninkovich talks about working out with Julian Edelman (30:00) Rob Ninkovich explains why he wants expectations on Julian Edelman to be low.

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(1:00) Rob Ninkovich voices his biggest concerns after seeing the Patriots lose the Lions. (6:00) What can the coaching staff do to turn things around for the Patriots? (8:30) Is there just a talent deficiency on Patriots? (12:00) Which player can motivate the Patriots to get better? (13:00) What defensive changes would Nink make to switch things up? (16:00) What does Bill Belichick say to his team after such a rough start? (18:30) Rob Ninkovich reacts to Gronk confirming he threatened to retire if he was traded.

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Rob Ninkovich and Phil Perry react to the Patriots drafting Josh Gordon, and debate how long it will take for him to earn the Patriots trust. (3:30) How much did loss to the Jaguars factor into bringing in Josh Gordon? (5:30) Will Chris Hogan be angry losing targets to Josh Gordon? (12:00) How long can Josh Gordon last on talent alone? (13:00) How can the “Patriots way” lead Josh Gordon down the right path? (20:00) Breaking down the Patriots loss to the Jaguars, what can the Patriots learn from the loss?

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Rob Ninkovich and Phil Perry break down the Patriots week 1 win over the Texans. (5:00) Ninkovich gives his first impressions of the Patriots defense under Brian Flores. (8:30) Will the Texans offensive line be the worst line the Patriots face this season? (11:20) What grades do we give the Patriots offense after game 1? (17:00) Dont’a Hightower joins our crew to break down the Patriots week 1 win, and how it felt to be back on the field. (21:00) Rob Ninkovich gives his studs and duds from the Patriots-Texans game.

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Mike Giardi is joined by former NFL quarterback Bruce Gradkowski to discuss the 2018 Draft Class, including Logan Woodside from his alma mater, Toledo. Gradkowski talks about his draft experience and how the combine results are way overblown in terms of translating to success in the league.

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Mike Giardi chats with Executive Producer of "NFL Matchup" (and NFL Films) Greg Cosell to talk about some of the players that have been linked to the New England Patriots in one way or another for the 2018 NFL Draft. Players discussed in this episode include Louisville QB Lamar Jackson (1:50), Oklahoma St. QB Mason Rudolph (4:55), Washington St. QB Luke Falk (7:13), Maryland WR DJ Moore (9:45), offensive tackles Kolton Miller of UCLA and Connor Williams of Texas (11:37), Edge prospect Lorenzo Carter of Georgia (16:45), LB's Leighton Vander Esch of Boise St. and Rashaan Evans of Alabama (18:25). Also, Cosell talks about a couple of under the radar later round picks he likes - LB Darius Leonard of South Carolina St. and DT Derrick Nnadi of Florida St.

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0:44 - 12-year NFL veteran QB Dan Orlovsky joins Mike Giardi to break down the quarterbacks in the 2018 Draft. Orlovsky begins by dialing in on what stands out for prime candidates.

4:24 - With it being reported that the Patriots have an “affinity” for Baker Mayfield, Orlovsky discusses how Mayfield’s skills will translate in the NFL and if he will be able to mentally handle the responsibility that comes with being an NFL quarterback.

9:08 - Whether or not the Patriots use the 2018 draft to find Brady’s long-tern replacement, whomever they draft will try to pick Brady’s brain. Orlovsky talks about how a newly-drafted QB can learn from a veteran and also how he should try to be himself.

14:24 - We’ve seen very few backups thrust into a starting role and have as much success as Nick Foles did this season. Orlovsky discusses how an older backup like Foles can help a team and how those types of players prepare themselves.

17:23 - Orlovsky analyzes Jerod Goff’s improvements from 2016 to 2017 and discusses how young struggling quarterbacks need to focus on being mentally strong.

Orvlosky breaks down a pair of quarterbacks in the upcoming draft:

19:44 - Lamar Jackson

27:18 - Mason Rudolph

28:06 - Logan Woodside

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2:40 - Why didn’t Malcolm Butler play a defensive snap? Mike Giardi recaps the whole saga around the cornerback being benched.

7:25 - Giardi discusses why Butler still dressed for the game and wasn’t sent home. Koppen breaks down the rules Belichick has for his team and what happens when you break them.

9:34 - Was Belichick being too stubborn and did he hurt the Patriots chances of winning another Super Bowl? Giardi and Koppen explain how there are two sides to the story.

12:04 - Dan Koppen gives us a player’s perspective of how the team feels when a teammate is bench for possible disciplinary reasons.

14:00 - Patriots defense was not able to make the stops in the red zone and in crucial plays like they were in the regular season.

16:34 - Patriots offense left some points on the field early but more than did their job, setting offensive Super Bowl records.

18:14 - Giardi and Koppen talk about the Eagles 4th and 1 play call and the aggressiveness of Philadelphia throughout the game.

20:00 - What to make of Rob Gronkowski not committing to playing next season and if he is actually contemplating retirement.

22:35 - Dan Koppen discusses the 2007 Super Bowl loss and how it still hurts him to this day.

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1:45 - Mike Giardi and Dan Koppen break down the Patriots comeback win over Jaguars in the AFC Championship Game to advance to Super Bowl LII.

4:20 - Leonard Fournette not looking like himself but Blake Bortles making the right plays against the Patriots defense.

7:40 - A couple of mistakes from the Jaguars, punting before 2 minute warning which gave the Patriots an extra timeout, and kneeling at the end of the 1st half with 2 timeouts and 50 seconds remaining.

12:10 - Dion Lewis struggling to find room and make anyone miss against the Jaguars defense.

13:20 - How serious Tom Brady's thumb injury was and if it had any affect on how he was able to throw the ball.

16:05 - Brandin Cooks has his best game as a Patriot, and how he was able to draw two pass interference penalties against the Jaguars secondary.

18:45 - If the hit by Barry Church on Rob Gronkowski was a dirty hit and if it is better to hit a receiver up high or down low.

24:25 - Danny Amendola with several clutch catches, once again coming back big in the postseason for the Patriots.

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4:15 - Patriots going to 7th straight AFC title game. Mike Giardi and Dan Koppen discuss the ability for the Patriots to coach up their players and put them in a position to succeed.

7:55 - Is Koppen finally buying into the Patriots defense and how Matt Patricia deserves more credit than he has been receiving.

10:23 - Patriots offense started out a little bit slow against the Titans but then scored 35 unanswered points. Great job by Patriots offensive line giving Brady time and Brady's ability to move around in the pocket and create extra time.

14:12 - AFC championship game preview vs. the Jaguars. How are the Jags in this position with Blake Bortles at quarterback? Jags have good running backs and will have same type of gameplan as the Titans.

16:40 - Leonard Fournette injured his ankle in Divisional Round game against the Steelers. How will that affect Jags playing style?

17:58 - Breaking down how good the Jaguars defense is, ability to get to the quarterback while only rushing 4 players. How will the Patriots offensive line match up?

23:55 - Patriots offense’s confidence is as high as it as been all season long.

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Rob Ninkovich sits down with Mike Giardi to discuss the AFC playoff matchup, and why he believes in other teams being intimated of the Patriots come playoff time. (1:00)Rob Ninkovich on life after football, and what parts of the game he misses. (2:30) What should the Patriots main focus during their bye week. (3:30) Ninkovich on his first impressions of James Harrison with the Patriots. (9:00) Is this Patriots defense good enough to win a Super Bowl (11:00) Rob Ninkovich on how much other teams are intimidated by Bill Belichick in the playoffs. (13:30) Rob Ninkovich on whether Matt Patricia will make a good head coach, and tells stories of when he would butt heads with him during his career. (21:30) Did the Steelers formulate the perfect plan to beat the Patriots?

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On the latest episode of The Ex-Pats Podcast with Mike Giardi and Dan Koppen...

0:38 - The Patriots signed two-time All-Pro linebacker James Harrison to add defensive depth for their playoff push. What role will Harrison play at the end of his career in a new system?

6:23 - An overwhelming number of teams in the NFL could be giving their head coaches the boot following the end the of the regular season.

12:53 - Not even the Patriots are immune to coaching staff turnover. Josh McDaniels and Matt Patricia could end up as head coaches of new teams come next season. Which teams would be the most-appealing landing spots for them and what will the Patriots do to fill those voids?

24:48 - The Patriots came away with a 37-16 victory over the Buffalo Bills in week 16, with yet another controversial touchdown reversal call. Did the NFL get the call right or do they need to make a change?

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On the latest episode of The Ex-Pats Podcast with Mike Giardi and Dan Koppen...

0:25 - Patriots-Steelers game living up to the hype with great atmosphere in Pittsburgh. Tom Brady waving on the fans pregame.

2:20 - Breaking down the Steelers fake spike. Was there enough communication between Steelers players and why running a slant route was a bad call.

5:40 - Ben Roethlisberger telling the media after the game that one coach said to spike it, and another said to throw it. How the game seemed to speed up for the Steelers and how much the Patriots defense was actually prepared.

11:05 - By the letter of the law, the refs made the correct call on Jesse James’ touchdown catch but should that be the right call. How Belichick always tells his players not to extend the ball at the goal line.

16:25 - An underrated play by Malcolm Butler making a big tackle on Darrius Heyward-Bey on 2nd down to keep him in bounds and keep the clock moving.

19:00 - Rob Gronkowski taking over in the 2nd half and specifically on the final drive. Why were the Steelers not double covering Gronk?

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Mike Giardi and Dan Koppen discuss the Patriots bad energy level on the road at night and Tom Brady’s 7-9 record in Miami. Should we have seen signs of this loss coming? (4:30) Patriots didn’t come out and play with the sense of urgency that we normally see with multiple 3 and outs and going 0-11 on 3rd down conversions. (6:30) Dolphins defense played very well and were able to tackle effectively while the Patriots had trouble in that area. Patriots defense also made Jay Cutler look good throwing the ball around. (9:35) Was there a carry over from the previous game played against Miami for Tom Brady, knowing how much he would be getting hit? (14:40) Thoughts on the Patriots signing Kenny Britt after he was released by the Browns. (17:50) The Patriots lack of a running game, how you need to establish a running game with Gronk out, and the Patriots needing to change the tempo of the offense. (21:25) Dolphins having plenty of talent and the growing confidence of their secondary and Dion Lewis being taken out of the gameplan. (23:10) Did some players on the Patriots look ahead to the Steelers and overlook the Dolphins? (24:30) How did this performance affect Koppen’s confidence of the Patriots defense? (25:45) Will the Steelers defense be able to stop the Patriots offense? Are injuries starting to creep into the mind of the Patriots?

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0:35 - Was the Rob Gronkowski suspension justified? Dan Koppen and Mike Giardi break down the Gronkowski late hit and 1-game suspension. With no past history, will Gronk’s suspension being reduced as he goes through the appeal process?

5:20 - A discussion about Rob Gronkowski’s frustration after getting held and manhandled during the game as the refs seems to treat Gronk differently than other players.

14:50 - The gameplan the Bills had against Rob Gronkowski, and what teams need to do to stop the tight end.

17:55 - The Bills talking after the game about Gronkowski’s late hit saying that they will remember what Gronk did and if there will be any payback during the next matchup.

22:50 - How good is the Patriots defense and how confident should they be when they go against the Steelers on December 17th?

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0:25 - Mike Giardi and Dan Koppen review the Patriots win over the Dolphins on Sunday, the undisciplined nature of Miami, and Kenny Stills comments after the game.

3:35 - How Bill Belichick and the Patriots get players to remain disciplined, and if there was any moment of doubt that the Patriots would not win against the Dolphins.

7:10 - Koppen explains why winning the game but playing sloppy will actually be good for the Patriots.

12:25 - A discussion about Mike Tomlin’s interview, where he looked ahead and talked about the Patriots, 3 weeks before they play.

15:05 - A breakdown of the Steelers team and if Tomlin talking and looking ahead to the Patriots will help or hurt them.

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0:55 - Patriots playing great as they stream roll the Raiders but Koppen explains that Belichick will knock them down as he strives for perfection. Also talk about how it takes a couple months into the season for the coaches and players to learn each other again.

5:40 - Stephon Gilmore playing excellent lined up against Michael Crabtree. Malcolm Butler bounces back but gives up the only score to Amari Cooper. Koppen suggest Butler’s contract situation might be affecting his play.

7:50 - All in on the Patriots defense yet? Giardi and Koppen discuss the defensive play and the upcoming offenses the Patriots will be facing.

10:30 - Dan Koppen talks about job security in the NFL and if he ever worried about somebody else taking his job, and the cutthroat nature of the Patriots.

13:50 - Tom Brady picking apart the Raiders and Jack Del Rio’s defenses throughout his career.

17:45 - A debate about Patriots backup quarterbacks and if Matt Cassel was actually a good NFL QB.

21:20 - A few game notes: Rex Burkhead’s fumble vs. the Raiders, LaAdrian Waddle filling in for Marcus Cannon.

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On this week's episode of The Ex-Pats Podcast with Mike Giardi and Dan Koppen...

2:30 - The Patriots defense stands tall vs. LA. Has it changed for good and is it time to starting buying in?

6:40 - Taking a look at the mistakes the Chargers made against the Patriots on Sunday, whether it was bad calling and stupid penalties.

10:00 - Tom Brady showing great presence in the pocket as the offensive line limits the Chargers.

12:55 - What is making the offense struggle in the red zone and how disappointed is Brady about not getting in the end zone?

17:40 - With the Patriots on a bye this week, Dan Koppen talks about what players do with their time off.

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On this episode of The Ex-Pats Podcast...

0:10 - Mike Giardi and Dan Koppen give their takeaways from the Patriots win over the Falcons including the defense coming up strong against Atlanta but New England still taking too many penalties.

2:00 - Why it felt like this game meant more to the Patriots, their sense of excitement after the win, and building chemistry off a good victory.

6:20 - Falcons losing their identity without Kyle Shanahan as offensive coordinator and their bad play calling and decisions on 4th downs.

10:00 - A discussion about Matt Ryan not making the throws he needed against the Patriots and if he has falling off the MVP caliber-type player he was last season.

14:00 - How and why the Patriots secondary seems to be playing better without Stephon Gilmore and why Malcolm Butler has been able to turn up his play as of late.

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The Patriots improve their record to 4-2 with a win over the Jets, but there are still a lot of concerning factors for New England. Mike Giardi and Dan Koppen talk about something the team isn't used to - close games.

Giardi also dives into whether there is a major problem with the locker room dynamic, and whether all the moves they made in the offseason were blown way out of proportion by the media and fans of the talent added, but didn't factor in the personalities they lost.

Koppen and Giardi also look at how the offensive line play has fallen off, despite the same personnel as last year. Finally, discussing the late scratch of Stephon Gilmore due to a concussion. Anything to read into the timing?

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1:00 Takeaways from the Patriots win over the Buccaneers

4:00 How long can Tom Brady keep taking hits without impacting his play?

6:00 Breaking down the offensive line play, what areas can they improve?

13:00 Should Patriots be playing Dion Lewis more going forward?

16:00 Dan Koppen talks about how offensive strategy can change on teams, and whether there will be a shift in Patriots strategy.

22:30 Jets-Patriots preview, any chance or an upset?

30:00 Will Alan Branch be motivated after not making the trip to Tampa?

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Mike Giardi and former Patriots center Dan Koppen breakdown the Patriots last second loss to the Carolina Panthers 33-30, as the defense once again was a major concern. (8:00) Who is responsible for all the breakdowns on the defense? (15:00) What changes could the defense make to shake things up going forward? (19:00) How has the Patriots defense changed so much in one season? (29:00) What offensive changes should the Patriots be making?

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Former Patriots wide receiver Troy Brown joins Mike Giardi and Dan Koppen in this week’s episode of “The Ex-Pats Podcast” to discuss the protests from the Patriots and around the league of Donald Trump’s comments on Friday night. Troy spoke critically of the President on CSN’s Postgame Live show on Sunday, and the two former players react to what former teammate Matt Light said Monday morning on Toucher & Rich.

Also, the guys actually talk about the thrilling win for the Patriots against Houston, including whether Brandin Cooks has found his way into Tom Brady’s “trust tree” (24:40), Rob Gronkowski playing a monster role in the passing AND blocking game against Houston (29:00), and how concerning the defense has looked in the first three weeks of the season (32:30).

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1:30 - Mike Giardi and Dan Koppen give their review on the Patriots win vs. the Saints. Koppen says the Patriots started fast and finished strong, and showed they are moving in the right direction.

6:30 - Defensive line making impact with Deatrich Wise and Adam Butler breaking out, and how much to read into Alan Branch's limited number of snaps against the Saints.

10:42 - Malcolm Butler not getting the start at cornerback. Is there a storm brewing between him and the Patriots, and is trading him still a possibility?

15:30 - Giardi rants on the terrible Saints defense and how Sean Payton should already be on the hot seat.

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Mike Giardi and Dan Koppen bring you another season of the Ex-Patriots Podcast...

1:40 - Reviewing the Patriots loss to the Chiefs, Brady’s comments on the team’s attitude, weakness of the front seven

7:47 - How new CBA rules make it tougher to execute, especially early in the season during September, and Dont’a Hightower’s injury

11:05 - Patriots defense giving up big plays and what mistakes they need to fix

15:51 - Having extra time off between games playing on Thursday night, what Belichick is like during the week, and needing new additions to adjust to the team

21:50 - How Belichick handles the loss with less physical practices due to CBA

25:20 - The offense without Danny Amendola and the use of Brandin Cooks

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Mike Giardi and Jerod Mayo talk about the potential of a Patriots reunion with Darrelle Revis. Mayo thinks if he is motivated, he can still play, but that's a big IF in Jerod's mind. Plus, is Revis a sure fire Hall of Famer? Giardi and Mayo also discuss Cyrus Jones, who had a rough rookie year for the Patriots. Jerod thinks he could make a major leap in his second season and play a huge role. On Malcolm Butler, Mayo has one piece of advice - stop being so emotional! He talks about how Butler has no leverage as a restricted free-agent, and the Patriots are in the right. Mayo stresses to Butler that insurance can offset any fears for playing for what he believes his market value is. Giardi goes 1-on-1 with Saints reporter Nick Underhill about the latest rumors from the owner's meetings regarding Malcolm Butler, and how his acquisition could keep Drew Brees in New Orleans until he retires.

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With Koppen and Mayo out, Mike Giardi interviews Eric Edholm of Yahoo Sports’ Shutdown Corner. The two discuss the value Malcolm Butler could fetch in a deal with the Saints, whether the Browns can connect on a last-ditch effort to acquire Jimmy Garoppolo, and which positions might be hits for the Patriots in the NFL Draft.

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Jerod Mayo and Mike Giardi dissect Super Bowl LI, and how Atlanta played into New England’s hands in the second half. In discussing Dont’a Hightower’s future, Jerod Mayo brings up the contract of Rob Gronkowski. And a look at the offseason decisions facing the Patriots.

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Dan Koppen and Mike Giardi take a walk down memory lane, going over Koppen’s Super Bowl experiences with the New England Patriots. The impact of Pat Chung in defending the Falcons is also broached. Who to feature in the running game?

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Dan Koppen and Mike Girardi break down both team’s performances on Opening Night. They also look at how Atlanta might attack the Patriots, and what the Patriots need to do to stop them.

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Mike Giardi and former Patriots center Dan Koppen discuss all aspects of the dominating performance by the Patriots over the Steelers in the AFC Championship. The two wonder why Pittsburgh refused to try and employ some of the strategies that were successful for the Houston Texans during the Divisional game last week. Also, Dan talks about what the players need to do this week to get ready for the circus that is the week leading up to the game.

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Dan Koppen, Jerod Mayo, and Mike Giardi discuss the upcoming AFC Championship game against the Pittsburgh Steelers. Jerod Mayo draws up a plan for defending running back Le’Veon Bell. Antonio Brown’s Facebook Live controversy is also broached. 2:30 Recapping the win over Houston 6:09 Improving pass protection vs Steelers 8:18 Antonio Brown’s Facebook Live controversy 13:00 Defending Le’Veon Bell 17:35 Importance of tackling vs Steelers and Ben Roethlisberger 20:19 The rivalry with Pittsburgh

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Dan Koppen and Mike Giardi lay out how the Texans could beat the Patriots. Koppen explains how the Patriots will scheme up the blocking to limit Jadeveon Clowney’s impact. Plus, a look at Vince Wilfork’s history with the Patriots. They conclude with a discussion around Odell Beckham, Jr.’s infamous boat trip. 1:23 How Texans can beat the Patriots 7:05 Blocking scheme against Clowney 10:35 Vince Wilfork talk 13:52 Vrabel interviewing for Rams coaching job 16:11 Odell Beckham, Jr. 19:30 Reviews

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Dan Koppen, Jerod Mayo, and Mike Giardi give their regular season MVPs for the Patriots (excluding Tom Brady, because he’s the clear choice). Mayo shares insight into what makes Matt Patricia a strong head coaching candidate. Dan Koppen does the same for Josh McDaniels. 1:21 Patriots combatting Miami’s antics 6:10 Patriots regular season MVP (aside from Tom Brady, duh) 11:05 How Patriots use playoffs bye week 15:32 Matt Patricia and Josh McDaniels as head coaching candidates

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In a split episode, Mike Giardi and Dan Koppen first discuss the Jets game, including the “FU” touchdown to end the half. After the break, Giardi and Jerod Mayo discuss which AFC team is the biggest threat to the Patriots in the playoffs. 1:20 Patriots defense improving or opponents that bad? 7:50 Jets kicking field goal down 41-0 11:50 The “FU” touchdown before the half 14:15 On to Miami 18:25 Jerod Mayo joins 21:35 Chiefs as biggest AFC threat 25:36 Difficulties of playing in Miami

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Jerod Mayo, Dan Koppen, and Mike Giardi break down the win in Denver. Included in that is reaction to Emmanuel Sanders tweeting about his performance against Malcolm Butler. The play of Dion Lewis, who rushed for 95 yards, is under the microscope. And the claim of Michael Floyd is broached. 5:40 Passing game and altitude in Denver 9:15 Offensive/Defensive divide internally in Denver 10:40 Emmanuel Sanders vs Malcolm Butler 13:50 Dion Lewis vs LeGarrette Blount 16:00 Thoughts on claiming Michael Floyd 19:50 College players McCaffrey, Fournette skipping bowl games

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Jerod Mayo, Dan Koppen, and Mike Giardi look at the struggles of kick returner Cyrus Jones from the perspective of a teammate. Also, how a defense approaches plays close to the opponents own end zone. And Bill Belichick’s approach of using sarcasm to get his players motivated.

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Mike Giardi and Dan Koppen look back at a solid Patriots win against a bad team in the Los Angeles Rams. The guys were trying to figure out exactly what L.A.'s gameplan was going in. The linebacker rotation seems to be more consistent a few weeks after the Jamie Collins trade. How much of an impact will the loss of Rob Gronkowski have on offense? Malcolm Mitchell continues to impress, but 3rd down was a problem. Finally, we look ahead to Monday night's game against the Baltimore Ravens, who have been playing well and are never intimidated coming into Gillette Stadium.

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Dan Koppen and Mike Giardi discuss Tom Brady playing hurt, and whether it negatively impacts the Patriots. Koppen also discusses Marcus Cannon’s improved play. The right tackle reportedly signed an extension the day after this podcast was record. Jerod Mayo and Giardi talk defense, including the play of Dont’a Hightower.

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Jerod Mayo, Troy Brown, and Mike Giardi discuss the emergence of rookie receiver Malcolm Mitchell. Brown also shares his analysis of rookie Cyrus Jones, who has struggled as a punt and kick returner. And Mayo offers his thoughts on Jabaal Sheard, who was left behind as the team traveled to San Francisco this past week.

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Jerod Mayo, Dan Koppen, and Mike Giardi dive into who’s at fault for the shoddy zone defense Sunday night against the Seahawks. They also dissect the final goal line sequence, which ended in an incomplete pass intended for Rob Gronkowski. And the two former Patriots players critique the quiet home crowd at Gillette Stadium.

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Dan Koppen and Mike Giardi discuss how the Patriots will move forward as a team after a divisive election. They also preview the Seahawks game, and discuss the quarterback situation in Dallas.

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Jerod Mayo, Dan Koppen, and Mike Giardi discuss the win over the Steelers, LeGarrette Blount’s running style, and going with a limited number of pass rushers.

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