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Pat and Matt welcome Phil Perry from NBC Sports Boston onto the show to discuss who the Patriots will target in the draft, and at the vacant coordinator positions, now that Bill O'Brien is the new OC at Ohio State. They also discuss Jerod Mayo, and what Phil saw in the introductory press conference this week, plus some tidbits from his 1-on-1 sit down with Mayo. Make sure to subscribe to get great...

The New England Patriots season is over, but the biggest news is the departure of head coach Bill Belichick. The Patriots appointed Jerod Mayo as the new head coach and while there's a lot still to figure out, the Patriots will never be the same, thanks to Belichick. Where does Belichick go? What does this mean for the Patriots- and for Patriots fans? Alec and Rich cover it all. --- Score early th...

Pat and Matt discuss the Jerod Mayo hiring by the Patriots at the end of last week. What do they think the organization will look like, and can they have success with Mayo as coach? Then they get into a wild Super Wild Card Weekend, where a few upsets happened, and some teams lost that might want Bill Belichick. Lastly, they discuss Matt's Mock Draft 1.0 released on Pats Pulpit on Monday. The NFL...

Pat and Matt welcome on Mike Kadlick from WEEI to discuss the Patriots and Bill Belichick parting ways on Thursday morning. They look back on some of his accomplishments and discuss where Bill will end up and who will be the next head coach in New England. It's surreal, but Bill Belichick is no longer the head coach of the New England Patriots. Make sure to subscribe to get instant reactions to al...

Pat and Matt break down the final game of the Patriots season, a 17-3 loss at home to the New York Jets. Was it Bill Belichick's final game as HC of the NEP? Who are the players they would like to see back next season? If Bill leaves who would be the coach of the team? They answer these questions and more in this show. Make sure to subscribe to get instant reactions to all of the breaking Patriots...

Pat and Matt discuss some prospects that they think the Patriots should consider, both at the top of the draft, and in later rounds as well. They also react to two wild finishes in the College Football Playoff, and preview the National Championship game on Monday. Then they get into the Jets, and what they think will happen this weekend. Whether or not they want the Pats to win, and whether it eve...

The New England Patriots barely lost to a much stronger Buffalo Bills team as the defense, once again, put together an exceptionally strong game, only to fall short due to offensive and special teams miscues. Can the Patriots finish the season on a strong note against the New York Jets? Alec and Rich cover it all. --- Score early this NFL season with FanDuel, America’s Number One Sportsbook! Right...

Pat and Matt discuss the Patriots loss in Buffalo to drop them to 4-12 on the season. They discuss what it means for Belichick and Zappe's future, as well as some other Patriots. Make sure to subscribe to get instant reactions to all breaking Patriots news. Score early this NFL season with FanDuel, America’s Number One Sportsbook! Right now, NEW customers get ONE HUNDRED AND FIFTY DOLLARS in BONUS...

The New England Patriots found a way to beat the Denver Broncos and it felt...good? Bad? How're we feeling about tanking these days? Does this win against the Broncos change anything for New England? And what're the Patriots chances against a Buffalo Bills team that will want revenge? Alec and Rich cover it all. --- Score early this NFL season with FanDuel, America’s Number One Sportsbook! Right n...

Pat and Matt welcome J Spence, host of the Code of Conduct podcast for Buffalo Rumblings, on to talk about the Bills vs Patriots matchup this weekend. They also get into Bill Belichick's future, and whether Spence believes he will be coaching in New England next year. After Spence leaves, the guys discuss the Russell Wilson situation in Denver, and give their prop bets, a trivia question, and a fe...

Pat and Matt break down the Patriots last second Christmas Eve win in Denver. The Patriots continue to play hard for Bill Belichick, and they are playing their best football of the season right now. Bailey Zappe is playing well, and the defense has looked great. They are trending in a positive direction, when a lot of fans wanted to see them simply tank the season away. We say, enjoy the wins as t...

Pat and Matt are joined by Sophie Weller from A to Z Sports to discuss her scoop about the Trent Brown situation, and the coaching concerns in the Patriots locker room. After talking with her, they look at a few different draft day ideas for the Patriots in April. They finish as they always do, with their prop bets, a trivia question, and a few events from this week in sports history. Follow us on...

The New England Patriots fell to the Kansas City Chiefs, as expected, but it was a story of two halves. Bailey Zappe and the offense looked GOOD in the first half, for the second straight game, but turned into a pumpkin at halftime, for the second straight game, as the team looked atrocious on offense in the second half. What happened? What went right? What went wrong? Can the Patriots beat the Br...

Pat and Matt discuss the Patriots loss to the Chiefs in Foxboro on Sunday. Bailey Zappe started off hot once again, but then faded in the second half again, and the Patriots could not overcome the Chiefs. The Patriots sit at 3-11 and are currently in the driver's seat for the 2nd overall pick. With Bill Belichick's future hanging in the balance, the team hasn't quit on him yet, but the talent simp...

Pat and Matt discuss the report that Bill Belichick will be leaving the Patriots at the end of the season. Is it the right move, or should the Patriots hold onto the greatest coach in NFL history? They also discuss the Malik Cunning heading to Baltimore, and whether the Patriots made a mistake with how they handled him this season. They also discuss some free agent targets, and end with their prop...

The New England Patriots leaned on Bailey Zappe for the second straight week and he had a strong first half against a good Pittsburgh Steelers defense, which was enough to come out with a win. The defense looked solid, as it has all year, but the road doesn't get easier with the Kansas City Chiefs coming to town. Can the Patriots pull off the upset? Alec and Rich cover it all. -- Score early this...

Matt reacts to New England's stunning upset of the Pittsburgh Steelers on Thursday Night Football behind a three-touchdown first half from Bailey Zappe. Score early this NFL season with FanDuel, America’s Number One Sportsbook! Right now, NEW customers get ONE HUNDRED AND FIFTY DOLLARS in BONUS BETS with any winning FIVE DOLLAR MONEYLINE BET! That’s A HUNDRED AND FIFTY BUCKS – if your team wins! I...

Well. We're here. This is the lowest the Patriots franchise has been in 30 years. The Patriots lost to the Chargers 6-0 and it was a completely forgettable game. Their best player on offense, Rhamondre Stevenson, suffered an injury that could end his season. The rest of the offense looked terrible. But, hey, the defense looked great! The Patriots-Steelers game on Thursday Night has an over/under o...

Pat and Matt invite author and NFL writer Dave Archibald onto the show to discuss how the Patriots can rebuild their team to make it competitive again. They discuss strategies for both the offense and the defense, and also some draft day philosophies. They finish with a few prop bets, a trivia question, and a few moments from the week in sports history. Make sure to pick up Dave's book, "The Inche...

Pat and Matt break down what was just a terribly boring game at rainy Gillette on Sunday. They discuss Zappe's performance, the problems with the offense, and how the defense has been solid, even though they can't win. They also update the draft standings, where the Patriots have jumped in front of(behind?) the Cardinals and into the #2 spot in their quest for the top pick. Make sure to subscribe...

Pat and Matt discuss Bailey Zappe getting the nod over Mac Jones this week. It was clearly the right decision, based on how Mac has played, but can we expect the team to look any different with Zappe? After a quick Chargers preview, they go over some submitted mock drafts, and discuss how realistic they are, and whether or not they like them. It's almost the offseason, when we can fully get into d...

The New England Patriots season has turned surreal as they became the first NFL team in 30 years to lose two straight games while also holding the opposing team to 10 or fewer points- the first since the 1993 Patriots. There's no way the laughable offense can perform any worse, so why not change it up next week against the Chargers? Alec and Rich cover it all. Learn more about your ad choices. Vis...

Pat and Matt discuss the terrible football game the Patriots played in New Jersey on Sunday. The Patriots certainly appear to be one of the worst teams in the league, and have no good answer at QB right now. The loss did, however, keep the tank alive, as the Patriots are in the driver's seat for the #2 overall pick in next April's draft. Subscribe to get instant reactions to all of the breaking Pa...

The Patriots are testing the limits of rock bottom and will have their weakest challenge of the year as they come out of their bye and face a Giants team that is equally terrible. Loser gets the inside lane for a top 3 draft pick and the winner...wins, I guess? Is it worth it? Which players should New England try to put on the field? Alec and Rich cover it all. Learn more about your ad choices. Vi...

Pat is joined by Keagan Stiefel of NESN to discuss who should start at QB for the Patriots moving forward, and if any one of the quarterbacks they have are any good. It looks like the Patriots aren't going to have much of a chance to win games moving forward, but should they try to start the quarterback that gives them the best chance to win, or simply embrace the tank? All that, plus a quick look...