The Next Pats Podcast - A Patriots Podcast

Phil Perry talks with throwing coach Tom House about his experience working with Mac Jones this summer and why the Patriots QB is “checking all the boxes” with improving his physical strength and throwing mechanics. Then Tom breaks down a few plays from Mac during the team’s final preseason game against the Raiders. 4:30- Tom shares details about his free “Team MSTRD” program for adolescent athlet...

Phil Perry talks with Matt Cassel about how the Patriots handled Mac Jones this preseason and why they will give him more say at the line of scrimmage during the regular season. How much different will the offense look with Mac in charge? 1:00-Why there were no surprises on Patriots’ cuts and 53-man roster 14:00-Matt Cassel’s impressions of Mac Jones this preseason 21:00-How long will it take for...

Phil Perry is sharing his biggest takeaways after another day of joint practice with the Las Vegas Raiders. Plus, he's joined by Fox Sports' Bruce Feldman to discuss his 2022 College Football Freaks List. 2:30 - Biggest takeaways from Day 2 of joint practice with the Raiders 8:30 - Mac Jones has shown he has grit 12:30 - Phil identifies the players who saw their stocks rise and fall during Wednesd...

Phil Perry talks with NBC Sports’ newest analyst and fantasy guru Matthew Berry about which Patriots players you should target on draft day. Later, we break down whose stock is on the rise and whose is down so far during training camp. 3:30-How does uncertainty of play caller impact the fantasy value of Patriots players? 6:00-Why you should target this Patriots RB at your draft 7:30-Which WR has t...

Phil Perry breaks down some of the positive signs coming from recent practices for the Patriots. How can the big changes to the offense benefit Mac Jones this season? Later, we answer your questions from the Next Pats mailbag. 1:30 - Positive signs coming from the Patriots’ run game 6:00 - How improving run game will help Mac air it out 10:00 - Concerns over communications between Mac and offensiv...

Phil Perry talks with Tre Nixon about what he has worked on this offseason and what it's like being locker mates with Mac Jones. Later, WR Andrew Jamiel details how Richard Sherman and FCF helped get him a tryout with the Patriots. 2:30-Tre Nixon talks about building confidence this offseason 7:30-Tre on his relationship with Mac Jones 15:30-Andrew Jamiel details his tryout with the Patriots 21:30...

Phil Perry shares his biggest observations from day one of training camp before welcoming in Dan Koppen to discuss what the early days of camp are like and what to keep an eye on from rookie OL Cole Strange. Finally, Phil opens up the mailbag to answer your questions. 1:00- Phil shares his top three observations from day one of Patriots training camp 12:36- Dan Koppen joins to explain what it’s li...

Phil Perry catches up with Mac Jones for an exclusive 1-on-1 interview to discuss his new ‘Mac Attack’ ice cream flavor, his improved diet and physique and how much ownership he feels he has over the Patriots offense entering year 2. 1:13- Phil catches up with Mac for an exclusive off-season interview 2:24- Mac explains why making physical changes this off-season was important to his development a...

Phil Perry answers YOUR Patriots questions from the Next Pats mailbag. How different will the Patriots offense be? Also, a quick 53-man roster projection. 2:00-What will the new Patriots offense look like, and who will benefit the most? 13:00-How the Patriots can better use their TEs this season 15:00-Why move Trent Brown to the left side? 23:30-Quick 53-man roster projection Watch on YouTube: htt...

Phil Perry talks with Baylor OC Jeff Grimes about what Patriots fans can expect from Tyquan Thornton. Can he be a legit deep threat for Mac Jones this season? Also, Phil breaks down everything you need to know from minicamp. 2:00-Jeff Grimes on Tyquan Thornton 7:30-Why Tyquan Thornton can be the deep threat Mac Jones needs 8:30-Can Thornton’s frame work in the NFL? 11:30-What other traits will mak...

Phil Perry talks with Texas Tech offensive coordinator, Zach Kittley who previously worked with Bailey Zappe at Western Kentucky, about the young QB's potential and why he compares him to Drew Brees. 5:30-Zach Kittley on the Patriots drafting Bailey Zappe, and why he's a good fit for the Patriots 7:30-What relationship did Kittley and Zappe form over the last four years? 11:00-How does the Western...

Phil Perry gives his observations from Patriots OTAs and discusses how the Patriots might handle the offensive play calling duties. Later, we go through the Next Pats mailbag and answer your questions. 1:00-What history tells us about how the Patriots will handle the offensive coordinator situation 5:00-Breaking down what we learned about the offense from OTAs 10:40-Mac Jones shows up slimmer and...

Phil Perry talks with Associate HC at the University of Houston Doug Belk about Patriots third-round pick Marcus Jones. Could the Patriots utilize Jones at CB and WR in the NFL? 2:30-Doug Belk explains why Marcus Jones is a "perfect match" for the Patriots 6:30-Which former Patriots CB is Jones most similar to? 9:30-Why Jones' height will NOT be a problem at the next level 14:30-Breaking down the...

UT-Chattanooga Football head coach Rusty Wright joins Phil Perry to discuss Patriots first round pick Cole Strange, break down some of his game film and explain why he thinks the guard and the Patriots are a “perfect fit” for each other. Then, Phil ranks all 10 Patriots draft picks and what he’s learn from people around the league about each player. 2:05- Rusty Wright shares his reaction after lea...

Tom Curran and Phil Perry break down the Patriots second and third round selections in the NFL Draft. What can the Patriots expect from WR Tyquan Thornton and CB Marcus Jones? :30-Getting to know Tyquan Thornton 4:00-Could the Patriots have got Thornton on day 3? 11:30-Why Marcus Jones is good Patriots fit 17:00-What do we want to see the Patriots do on day 3? Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/am...

Tom Curran and Phil Perry react to the Patriots selecting Cole Strange with the 29th overall pick in the 2022 NFL draft. :30-Did the Patriots reach for Cole Strange? 2:30-Were the Patriots actually targeting a player that went from #21-28? 6:00-What’s the ceiling for Strange? 19:00-Grading the picks from the rest of the AFC 21:00-What to expect from the Patriots in the second round Watch on YouTub...

Phil Perry, Tom Curran and DJ Bean get you ready for the NFL Draft with a live first-round mock draft. Later, Phil Perry unveils who he has the Patriots taking in the following rounds. Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/NydJj2y6_mY 🎥 WATCH every episode of The Next Pats podcast on YouTube Follow NBC Sports Boston: NBCSportsBoston.com X @NBCSpatriots Facebook Instagram TikTok Hosted by Simplecast,...

Phil Perry talks with Boston College head coach Jeff Hafley about the potential of OL Zion Johnson in the NFL. He also breaks down the other BC players in this year's draft and who would be good fits for the Patriots. 3:00-Jeff Hafley raves about the NFL potential of Zion Johnson 8:00-Why Alex Lindstrom is a safe pick for any team 10:30-How will Ben Petrula's game translate in the NFL? 13:30-What...

Phil Perry talks with Mel Kiper Jr about what players in the draft would be good fits for the Patriots. Will the Patriots get aggressive and move up in the draft? Which player would help the Patriots stop Josh Allen and the Bills? 5:30-Kiper recalls his analysis of Tom Brady after Patriots drafted him in 2000 8:00-Could Patriots trade up for Derek Stingley or Jameson Williams? 11:00-Which player i...

Albert Breer joins Phil Perry to discuss what he’s hearing from NFL teams about the uncertainty around the first round of this month’s Draft and why he thinks Washington cornerback Trent McDuffie is very much on the Patriots’ radar with the 21st overall pick. Then, Mercer University offensive lineman Jason Poe joins to discuss his impressive performance during the Georgia pro day and his journey f...

Phil Perry explains what Nakobe Dean would bring to the Patriots defense and why he may be perfect for New England’s system. Then, the Georgia linebacker joins Phil to discuss the experience of going through pre-draft interviews, his development as a leader in college and how he expects his game will adapt to the NFL. 1:00- Phil breaks down what makes Nakobe Dean so special and what he’d bring to...

Phil Perry explains why he wouldn't bet on the Patriots going after DK Metcalf. Also Emory Hunt from The Football Gameplan to break down his 2022 NFL Draft Guide, and discuss which players could fit the Patriots' system. Lastly, we talk with Cincinnati WR Alec Pierce about how his game will translate in the NFL. 1:00-What we learned about the Patriots from the NFL owners meetings 8:00-Would the Pa...

Phil Perry reacts to the Patriots signing Malcolm Butler to a 2-year deal, and how it impacts the Patriots’ defense. Later, the NFL Film’s Greg Cosell breaks down which WR fits the Patriots can target in the NFL draft. 2:00-Patriots sign Malcolm Butler to a 2-year deal, what can we expect from him? 8:30-How does the Dolphins acquiring Tyreek Hill impact the Patriots? 22:30-Greg Cosell's break down...

Phil Perry talks with Diante Lee of PFF about Bill Belichick's change of philosophy at LB. Will the Patriots have a completely different style of defense in 2022? Will a smaller and faster defense help slow down Josh Allen? 1:00-Getting to know LB Mack Wilson 19:00-Lee breaks down the "okie" odd front the Patriots used in 2021 23:00-Do the Patriots need to change their entire defense for 2022? 28:...

Phil Perry breaks down whose stock is up, and whose stock is down after the NFL Combine. Also, aNFL Network's Bucky Brooks breaks down some good potential fits for the Patriots in the draft. 1:00-Is there any chance J.C. Jackson returns to the Patriots? 4:00-Whose stock is up after the NFL combine? 20:30-Bucky Brooks on whether keeping J.C. Jackon is a necessity 22:30-Why Clemson CB Andrew Booth J...