Foxboro Rush

Could the Patriots trade for T.J. Watt? The Steelers star linebacker is rumored to be on the trade block & the Patriots are the perfect team to try to land him. George Balekji & Adam Pellerin break down if New England could end up trading for T.J. Watt & what it would coast them. Plus, Robert Kraft said that these past 2 seasons have been “the worst years” of his ownership of the team. The guys di...

Have the Patriots defense already found their identity this season? According to Safeties coach Scott Booker the Patriots want teams to see the violence in everything they do. Travis Thomas & Adam Pellerin break down what makes the defense so violent & if this truly the identity of the group for the season. Plus, the guys name share their Patriots breakout players to watch for & New England should...

Who are the top breakout candidates for the Patriots this upcoming season? Travis Thomas & Adam Pellerin have a few in mind and discuss the impact each will bring to the team! GET NESN 360: https://nesn.com/download-the-nesn-app/ Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/NESN Twitter: https://twitter.com/NESN Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NESN/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nesn Ti...

Did the Patriots strike gold with Drake Maye, or would another team steal him in a 2024 QB class do-over? We re-rank the first-round quarterbacks and debate which teams might make different picks after a full offseason of development. This segment comes from Foxboro Rush, hosted by Kasey Hudson and Annabelle Hasselbeck. Click here for the full episode: https://youtu.be/4ezQNd_nPB8 GET NESN 360: ht...

Is the Patriots most important offensive piece flying under the radar? We break down Hunter Henry’s role in Josh McDaniels' system, his connection with Drake Maye, and how the arrival of Stefon Diggs could shift his usage. We also spotlight UDFA standout Efton Chism III and debate if he’s the next Patriots hidden gem. Plus, a quick re-draft of the 2024 QB class and your mailbag questions on playof...

Will the Patriots offensive line improve next season? Last year they ranked near the bottom of the league in pass blocking & rush blocking. The Patriots have brought in Doug Marrone to help oversee the O-Line & his impact needs to be big if Drake Maye wants to expect any protection. George Balekji & Kasey Hudson do an offensive line deep dive on today's Foxboro Rush, followed up by AFC playoff pre...

Is Drake Maye being overlooked heading into Year 2? We break down why the Patriots quarterback isn't getting the national respect he may deserve, including his placement at No. 22 in PFF's QB rankings and the surprising decision to rank J.J. McCarthy ahead of him before either has proven anything in the NFL. We also look at what Maye needs to improve, what he can learn from Josh Dobbs, and whether...

Are people sleeping on the Patriots defense? New England had one of the worst defenses in the NFL last season & according to Pro Football Network they are projected to be near the bottom of the league for the 2025 season as well. George Balekji & Annabelle Hasselbeck dispute Pro Football Network’s projections & explain how all the offseason improvements has the Patriots defense primed for a major...

Who is the most underrated player on the Patriots’ roster heading into the 2025 season? According to PFF it’s defensive end Keion White but George Balekji & Kasey Hudson have a different name in mind. The pair review the Patriots’ roster & debate who they believe to be the 2025 Patriots’ most underrated player. Plus, George & Kasey share their season exceptions for the Patriots Safety Room & rank...

Did the Patriots passing game just get disrespected? On this episode, we react to PFF’s rankings of every NFL team’s top quarterback and pass-catching duo. Drake Maye and Stefon Diggs landed at No. 26 overall. Is that too high, too low, or about right? George and Travis break down what this says about Maye’s development, Diggs’ return from injury, and where New England’s passing attack stands head...

Patriots fired Jerod Mayo after a 4-13 record last season in his only year as head coach with the team. Since then Mayo has been out of the public spotlight minus Keion White taking a shot at his former coach. With no signs of Mayo coaching again anytime soon, George Balekji & Annabelle Hasselbeck debate if the Patriots or Jerod Mayo ruined his coaching career. Plus, George & Annabelle discuss Tom...

Stefon Diggs facing the media for the first time since his viral boat video stole headlines but it wasn’t the only notable moment from Patriots mandatory minicamp. Drake Maye continued to show improvement, Christian Gonzalez shined & Efton Chism III kept making a case to make the 53-man roster. Travis Thomas & Kasey Hudson discuss all this & more while sharing their biggest takeaways from the 2025...

Are Christian Gonzalez & Carlton Davis the most talented CB duo in the NFL? The Patriots have spent a lot of time & money upgrading the defense heading into next season. Travis Thomas & Kasey Hudson explain why they believe free agent signing Carlton Davis & home-grown talent Christian Gonzalez are the best cornerback duo in the entire league. GET NESN 360: https://nesn.com/download-the-nesn-app/...

Drake Maye & Stefon Diggs among those in attendance as the Patriots hold the first day of mandatory minicamp under Mike Vrabel. George Balekji & Travis Thomas share their expectations from the 2025 Patriots mandatory minicamp. While also reacting to what Mike Vrabel had to say about Stefon Diggs' work effort for the team. Plus, the guys break down why Chris Godwin would turn down a massive offer f...

Patriots rookie wide receiver Efton Chism is drawing comparisons to Julian Edelman following OTAs this week in New England. The competition in the wide receiver room is heating up as Josh McDaniels tries to identify the right weapons for quarterback Drake Maye in the Pats offense this season. Alex Barth joins George Balekji & Annabelle Hasselbeck to share his thoughts on what he's seen so far at O...

The Patriots offensive line struggled to protect rookie QB Drake Maye last season. The Patriots acquired veterans Morgan Moses, Garrett Bradbury, & also drafted LSU star Will Campbell to bolster the offensive line heading into next season. George Balekji & Keagan Stiefel break down how the Patriots new additions will improve the offensive line. Plus, the guys discuss some of the biggest stories fr...

Stefon Diggs returns to Patriots OTAs for the first time since his viral boat video & rumors surfacing that the Patriots cutting Diggs could be 'on the table'. But would cutting Diggs really help the Patriots in the long run? George Balekji & Travis Thomas debate the pros & cons of keeping Diggs following his viral boat video. Plus, Sean McGuire joins the show to help spotlight the kind of player...

The Patriots defense has been a consistent highlight so far through OTAs as the team gets ready for their first season with head coach Mike Vrabel. George Balekji & Travis Thomas share their exceptions for how the Patriots defense will perform this season after hearing how excited Robert Spillane, Christian Elliss, & Jabrill Peppers are about this defensive group. Plus, George catches up with lege...

Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel addressed the viral video of Stefon Diggs & his absence from OTAs. Claiming it’s something the team is aware of & how he wants his players to “make great decisions on & off the field”. Travis Thomas & Keagan Stiefel react to what Mike Vrabel had to say about Stefon Diggs’ viral video & how Diggs is expected to be a leader on this team, not out partying on boats. Plu...

Are the Patriots building the next great running back duo in the NFL? With Rhamondre Stevenson back at OTAs and rookie TreVeyon Henderson turning heads, we dive into how Josh McDaniels and Mike Vrabel might unleash them this season. Could Stevenson be the new Derrick Henry in Foxboro? And is Henderson poised to take over as RB1 by season’s end? We also take a close look at the most competitive pos...

The Patriots first offseason with Mike Vrabel as the Head Coach is off and running with OTA's. The Patriots OTA's showcased some talented players, but some stood out more than others. Drake Maye threw 4 interceptions and Christian Gonzalez had 2 of them. Kasey Hudson and Keagan Stiefel break down everything they learned from Patriots OTA's so far. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone....

The Patriots give fans a peek behind the curtain with the release of their documentary series “Forged In Foxborough”, which gives a behind-the-scenes look at the franchise under first-year head coach Mike Vrabel. Travis Thomas & George Balekji react to the first episodes of this never-before-seen access inside the Patriots organization. Plus, Sean McGuire joins the show to discuss his interview wi...

Bill Belichick sat down with Michael Strahan on ABC’s Good Morning America without his girlfriend Jordon Hudson. The UNC football head coach spoke about his new book & how Hudson handles “business things that don’t relate to North Carolina” for him. Travis Thomas & George Balekji react to Belichick’s GMA interview & take expectation to the legendary coaches unwillingness to speak openly about his...

The Patriots full schedule for the 2025 NFL season has been released! Drake Maye and Mike Vrabel are looking to lead this Patriots team to the playoffs through a relatively "weak" schedule. Travis Thomas and George Balekji go week-by-week and give you their predictions on the season! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It’s NFL schedule release day! The full 2025 Patriots schedule along with the rest of the NFL is set to officially drop today. Travis Thomas & Keagan Stiefel break down New England's opponents for the upcoming season & sift through all the schedule leaks ahead of the officially schedule release. Plus, the guys discuss how Milton Williams can help ‘set the table’ for the Patriots defense this seaso...