Snap Action: A Patriots Podcast

As OTAs give way to mandatory minicamps, one undrafted rookie is giving Patriots fans much more than just some viral catches. Snap Action goes beyond the draft board to analyze the sudden emergence of Efton Chism III, who might be not only an unheralded weapon for an offense still in need of firepower, but also a young flyer that could soar alongside another former Eagle-turned-Ram-turned-Seahawk....

They have free-agencied. They have drafted. And now... they feast on a potential playoff-propelling schedule??? That's right! Snap Action may not have the Patriots going 17-0 like Dave Portnoy, but we take a look into the 18 weeks of the 2025 NFL Season and see plenty of victories New England can obtain to usher in a new era of winning football... so long as the offense can start its engines o...

Every draft cycle brings with it victors that seize the spoils of starting roles... and those who fall victim to the cutdown crusade. As the 2025 Patriots draft class settles into Foxborough, Snap Action unveils some winners and losers of this haul - especially on an offense recently rebooted more times than the Cleveland Browns - and examine which ones could flourish under a new regime... and who...

As the 2025 NFL Draft concludes, Snap Action completes its trilogy in draft coverage, going over New England's selections in Rounds 4-7. Don't worry, everyone, Vrabel still cares about the defense... it's not like offense was the largest hole to fill this offseason. Plus, a long snapper from Vanderbilt could spell the end of the last Dynasty Patriot, as Joe Cardona receives some rare c...

You love to see it, and so does Snap Action, which uses this edition to review the three Day 2 draft picks that may add some even more long-desired firepower to compliment Stefon Diggs and make Drake Maye a happy man. Doesn't hurt when the ghost of Belichick double-dips on trade downs last night to nab a really good center... it's like he never left! Follow us on Instagram: @snapaction.pod...

With the 4th pick in the 2025 NFL Draft, the New England Patriots select Will Campbell: OT, LSU! Snap Action reviews the first-round selection, and how the standout blocker of the class can make a long-term impact on the longevity of Drake Maye. Get it? Long-term? Longevity? Because everyone points out his short arms??? Yeah, that joke hasn't gotten old yet! (Spoiler alert: it has.) Follow us...

Only hours remain between now and when good ol' Goodell announces the 4th Overall Pick in the 2025 NFL Draft (among a couple hundred others) ... like that will stop Snap Action from peering down the hypothetical wishing well! We dive into five moves that can alter the course of New England's selections Thursday night, from trades to prayers, that could brighten the outlook of Drake Maye&#3...

While most are making their way to Title Town just a week before the 2025 NFL Draft, Snap Action takes a detour to Trade Town, where rumors of T.J. Watt and A.J. Brown are as plentiful as holes on the Patriots' offensive line; we'll tell you why to avoid the flashy sweepstakes, and which trades could actually aid a team with a long way to go. Follow us on Instagram: @snapaction.pod! Hosted...

It's time to pull out the crystal ball and dust off those draft cards, as Snap Action unveils its official mock for what New England might do in Green Bay, from Picks 4 to 238. We say "might" because such is life, and if we use a modicum of certainty? We'll end up with Ashton Jeanty at 4, left tackle be damned. Follow us on Instagram: @snapaction.pod! Hosted by Benjamin Strawbridge...

As the 2025 NFL Draft dawns over Green Bay and mock drafts dot the landscape, Snap Action scales a different mountain altogether and ranks New England's upcoming rogues' gallery of foes, spanning contenders, crashes... and the Jets, who think Justin Fields makes them "competitive." Hilarious, I know... right? Follow us on Instagram: @snapaction.pod! Hosted by Benjamin Strawbridge....

As New England FINALLY signs a legitimate WR1 in free agency, Snap Action explores the contract and impact of Stefon Diggs for 2025, his ACL recovery, and what that means for the future of the Patriots' passing game... and the 4th overall pick in the 2025 Draft. Follow us on Instagram: @snapaction.pod! Hosted by Benjamin Strawbridge. Music by Suno. Sound Effect from freesound_community on Pixa...

As we relive Groundhog Day for the second time this year, Snap Action investigates Stefon Diggs' recent visit and injury examination in Foxborough and what needs to change to prevent the Mac-Jonesing of Drake Maye in the passing game. Plus, an introduction to new center Garrett Bradbury, more ex-Titans and Raiders join the squad, and making sense of how New England still has over $80 million i...

As the dust settles on the start of the new league year, Snap Action reviews the fruits of New England's spending spree, how the defense got the Phoenix-from-the-ashes treatment, and how it's not time to picket outside Gillette yet as the hunt for our WR1 continues... Follow us on Instagram: @snapaction.pod! Hosted by Benjamin Strawbridge. Music by Suno. Sound Effects from freesound_commun...

On this breaking edition of Snap Action, star pass-rusher and key 2021 free agent signing Matthew Judon is traded to the Atlanta Falcons for a 2025 third-round pick. We dive into the immediate impact of this trade and recall his positive impact as a stalwart on the ever-changing Patriots defense.

On this third edition of Snap Action, we turn-over our attention to the defensive side of the line, with a rich focus on some vital extensions to key playmakers in and out of the box. A way-too-early investigation into Foxborough's major 2025 unrestricted free agents follows, as well as a closer look at some enticing external candidates at key positions of need...which may still include Wide R...

On this second episode of Snap Action, it's gonna be (Drake) Maye! We dive into the highlights of the Patriots' 2024 offensive Draft haul, the upside of the major picks, and a realistic outlook on remaining free agents at Tackle and Wide Receiver... Julio Jones, anyone? Produced and hosted by Benjamin Strawbridge. Music composed by Suno.

On this inaugural episode of Snap Action, Tom Brady makes another comeback - this time to New England! With the Jets all in on Aaron Rodgers' twilight and the rest of the AFC East in flux, could the Brady-led Patriots draft their future and still win past the regular season? This mock draft says so! Plus, a glance back on just how to comprehend the 2023 season. Produced and hosted by Benjamin...