The Next Pats Podcast - A Patriots Podcast

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’ – pl...

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 welco...

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 Gon...

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...

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 Gonzale...

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 t...

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 Jaca...

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...

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. 🎥 WATCH every episode of The Next Pats podcast on YouTube Follow NBC Sports Boston: NBCSportsBoston.com X @NBCSpatriots Facebook Instagram TikTok Ho...

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...

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 comment...

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 f...

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-rada...

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 F...

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 Scen...

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 Phi...

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...

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...

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 relati...

Phil Perry reports the latest Patriots news and rumors from the NFL Scouting Combine in 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 P...

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 Jeremi...

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 offseas...

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...

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...

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 Wil...