Patriots Wire Podcast

The guys react in real time to Tom Brady’s awkward retirement post, which notably omitted all things Robert Kraft, Bill Belichick and Patriots Nation while including a photo of him during their game in Foxboro in Week 4. Topics include how Patriots Wire Editor Henry McKenna (@McKennAnalysis) will remember Brady through his personal locker room interactions with him. Also, with Brady’s...

The guys react to the Patriots’ season-ending, blowout loss in Buffalo and look ahead to the offseason. Topics include Bill Belichick’s broken defense, the team’s need for a legitimate No. 1 wide receiver and final grades for Mac Jones’ rookie season. Hosted by Ryan O’Leary (@RyanO_Leary) with Patriots Wire Managing Editor Henry McKenna (@McKennAnalysis)

The guys break down Patriots-Bills III on wild-card weekend with takes on Mac Jones’ slump and Bill Belichick’s hot-and-cold defense. Can the Patriots flip the switch on defense and shut down Josh Allen? Also, fan voicemails and game predictions. Hosted by Ryan O’Leary (@RyanO_Leary) with Patriots Wire Managing Editor Henry McKenna (@McKennAnalysis)

The guys discuss the Patriots’ playoff berth and look ahead to their potential matchups for wild-card weekend. Topics include Kristian Wilkerson vs. N’Keal Harry, the latest drama surrounding Antonio Brown and a Patriots-Dolphins betting preview with predictions. Hosted by Ryan O’Leary (@RyanO_Leary) with Patriots Wire Managing Editor Henry McKenna (@McKennAnalysis)

The guys break down the Patriots’ streak-busting loss to the Colts and reset their confidence level in the team heading into the season’s stretch run. Topics include why Bill Belichick tends to go against league trends when it comes to analytics, and a Patriots-Bills preview with thoughts on the matchup, spread and total. Hosted by Ryan O’Leary (@RyanO_Leary) with Patriots Wire M...

The guys preview Patriots-Colts with takes on the matchup, game plan and point spread. If the Colts dare Mac Jones to beat them through the air, how should the Patriots respond? Other topics include HBO’s Hard Knocks, the NFL’s Coach of the Year award and Pats-Colts betting analysis with predictions against the spread and total. Hosted by Ryan O’Leary (@RyanO_Leary) with Patriots...

The guys break down the Patriots’ wild, wind-blown win over Buffalo with takes on Bill Belichick’s run-heavy game plan, Sean McDermott’s psyche, N’Keal Harry’s mysterious punt return and how seriously fans should take the Bills this season and beyond. Also, was the Patriots’ decision to attempt only three passes in poor weather conditions actually a commentary o...

The guys discuss the Patriots’ runaway win over the Titans and how offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels is scheming up chunk plays with yards after the catch (known as “YAC”). Also, thoughts on the Patriots’ run defense and a Patriots-Bills preview with predictions. Hosted by Ryan O’Leary (@RyanO_Leary) with Patriots Wire Managing Editor Henry McKenna (@McKennAnalysis...

The guys open the show with a discussion on the Patriots’ shift in roster construction, and the fascinating strategy coach Bill Belichick deployed to help speed up the franchise’s rebuild following the departure of Tom Brady. Also, should fans buy or sell the idea that brotherhood in the locker room has keyed the team’s five-game win streak? The show wraps up with a Patriots-Tita...

The guys discuss the Patriots’ fifth straight win with takes on the team’s surging defense and young talent. Also, is Mac Jones ready to carry this team if it can lean on the defense and run game? Hosted by Ryan O’Leary (@RyanO_Leary) with Patriots Wire Managing Editor Henry McKenna (@McKennAnalysis)

The guys break down the Patriots’ latest dominant performance against a Sam Darnold-led offense. As for the Patriots’ offense, should fans be concerned with another game plan that left Mac Jones in the background? Also, did Mac Jones make a dirty play in the game against Carolina? And how much should Pats fans be believing in this team entering another winnable game against Cleveland?...

The guys discuss the Patriots’ big road win over the Chargers and take a look at what statistically was an uneven game from rookie quarterback Mac Jones. Are the coaches starting to push Jones to be the focal point of the offense? Also, thoughts on New England standing pat at the trade deadline, facing old friend Stephon Gilmore and a Pats-Panthers preview with picks against the spread. Host...

The guys discuss the Patriots’ blowout win over the Jets and what it means for the team’s immediate future. Also, a discussion on what the team could do at the upcoming trade deadline, and what a win over the Chargers in L.A. would mean for the Patriots’ status as AFC contenders. Hosted by Ryan O’Leary (@RyanO_Leary) with Patriots Wire Managing Editor Henry McKenna (@McKenn...

Steve Borstein fills in for Ryan O'Leary in this week's Patriots Wire Podcast, breaking down some of the best and worst free agency signings from last offseason.

The guys break down Bill Belichick’s defensive game plan against Tom Brady and relive some of the key moments in one of the biggest regular season spectacles in NFL history. Did Belichick make the right call with kicker Nick Folk at the end of the game? Was Mac Jones’ performance as good as most are making it out to be? Those topics are tackled along with a Patriots-Texans lookahead wi...

The guys discuss the Patriots’ alarming loss to the Saints that revealed an ugly truth: The Patriots’ perceived strengths entering the season have been massive letdowns through three weeks. Also, how will the Patriots' organization handle Tom Brady’s return to Foxboro, and how will Brady respond? As always, the guys close with picks against the spread and total with odds provided...

The guys discuss the Patriots’ latest conservative game plan on offense and where rookie quarterback Mac Jones falls into that equation. Topics include the team’s massive problem at right tackle, James White’s fantasy value and picks against the spread for Pats-Saints in Week 3. Hosted by Ryan O’Leary (@RyanO_Leary) with Patriots Wire Managing Editor Henry McKenna (@McKennA...

The guys discuss the Patriots’ 17-16 loss to the Dolphins in Week 1 and give their takes on Mac Jones’ NFL debut. Also, a look at some defensive snap count surprises and a Patriots-Jets preview with picks against the spread. Hosted by Ryan O’Leary (@RyanO_Leary) with Patriots Wire Managing Editor Henry McKenna (@McKennAnalysis)

With expectations rising for the Patriots and new quarterback Mac Jones, the guys discuss the team’s path to becoming a Super Bowl contender this season. They also highlight some areas of concern that could derail the team’s playoff hopes in 2021. Other topics include a look at the Patriots’ Week 1 matchup against the Dolphins and some advice on how to approach this game from a s...

The guys discuss a wild cut-down day that saw the Patriots release Cam Newton and promote rookie Mac Jones as their new starting QB. But why let Cam walk and lose $3.5M? Also, top takeaways (and concerns) on the team’s initial 53-man roster, and should Mac Jones now be a target in fantasy football drafts? What about Offensive Rookie of the Year betting odds? Hosted by Ryan O’Leary (@Ry...

The guys discuss the Patriots’ decision to trade former first-round pick Sony Michel to the Rams and what it means for the team’s running back room entering cut-down week. Also, how Mac Jones took full advantage of Cam Newton’s absence at practice this week by outperforming Giants starter Daniel Jones at joint team practices. Hosted by Ryan O’Leary (@RyanO_Leary) with Patri...

Patriots Wire editor Henry McKenna and host Ryan O’Leary return with thoughts on Cam Newton vs. Mac Jones, Matthew Judon’s instant impact and why it’s not too early to panic over the team’s two injured starting tight ends. Also, is Damien Harris a running back to target in fantasy drafts this summer?

On “Schedule Day,” the guys react to Tom Brady’s Bucs visiting the Patriots at Gillette Stadium in Week 4 of the 2021 regular season. Also, Patriots Wire editor Henry McKenna breaks down where to find the team’s best positional battles entering training camp.

The guys react to the Patriots selecting Mac Jones, a player that’s come up often on the pod, with pick No. 15 of the NFL Draft. What will the team’s plan be for the former Alabama star? Also, why Christian Barmore was the quintessential Round 2 pick by Bill Belichick, and other thoughts on this draft class as a whole.

Draft Wire editor Luke Easterling, with host Ryan O’Leary, give their final takes on Day 1 of the NFL Draft. Could Micah Parsons tumble to the Steelers at pick No. 24? Are the Patriots poised to make a move for their quarterback of the future? Will Patrick Surtain make it past the top 10 picks after the Broncos’ trade for QB Teddy Bridgewater? Elijah Moore or Alex Leatherwood for the P...