The Next Pats Podcast - A Patriots Podcast

PFF's Lead Draft Analyst Mike Renner and NFL.com's Judy Battista join Phil Perry on the latest Next Pats Podcast. Mike and Phil are discussing which players make the most sense for the Patriots to go after in the draft. Then, Judy offers insight into which rules we could see the league change next season. 1:30 - Which players Mike Renner think are the best receiver fits for the Patriots in the dra...

NFL Draft Analyst for The Athletic Dane Brugler joins Phil Perry from the NFL Scouting Combine to discuss which receivers would best fit with the Patriots, whether we could see a Mac Jones-John Metchie reunion and if there's any late-round players to keep an eye on 1:00 - Could we see a Mac Jones-John Metchie reunion? 5:00 - Which receiver would be a good (and realistic) pick for the Patriots in t...

Phil Perry is in Indianapolis for the NFL Scouting Combine this week and catches up with former Patriots offensive coordinator Charlie Weis and Houston Texans GM Nick Caserio to get their thoughts on Mac Jones, the Patriots coaching staff and more. 1:00- Phil talks with Charlie Weis about: -The challenges facing the Patriots coaching staff this season (1:40) -Will the loss of Josh McDaniels slow d...

Phil Perry talks with Daniel Jeremiah about which deep threat in the draft is the best Patriots fit. Also, the NFL Network’s Rhett Lewis breaks down some potential Patriots to keep an eye on. 1:00-Possible Patriots fits to keep an eye on at the NFL combine 12:00-Daniel Jeremiah gives his impressions of this year’s draft class 21:00-Which deep threat in the draft is the best Patriots fit? 24:30-Rhe...

Phil Perry talks with Lawrence Guy about his impressions of Mac Jones and Christian Barmore in their first NFL seasons. Also, LeGarrette Blount talks the potential of the Patriots’ running backs and when he thinks Bill Belichick will retire. 5:30-Lawrence Guy on how the Patriots can fix the mistakes they made last season 7:00-Did the Patriots hit a wall toward the end of the season? 9:00-How impor...

Phil Perry talks with Matt Ryan and Jerry Jeudy about their impressions of Mac Jones in his rookie season. They also discuss what Jones can build on, and whether he needs upgraded weapons around him. 2:30-Matt Ryan talks Boston College football 4:00-Can a pocket passing QB still succeed in today’s NFL? 5:00-Ryan’s impressions of Mac Jones’ rookie season 6:00-Why Ryan believes in the rookie wall 13...

Phil Perry talks with former NFL executive, Mike Tannenbaum, about the future of the New England Patriots. He lays out an alternative approach to this offseason, and makes the case for the Patriots to pay J.C. Jackson. 2:30-Mike Tannenbaum on what we learned about team building from the Super Bowl 5:00-Why have the Patriots had struggles finding talent at WR in the draft? 7:45-Which players on the...

Phil Perry breaks down the latest news on the Patriots coaching front before diving into his latest mock draft and explaining why he thinks Bill Belichick is going to get Mac Jones a number one wide receiver with the 21st pick in the NFL Draft. Then, Phil is joined by Jay Glazer to discuss his new book, “Unbreakable”, what people around the league thought of Mac Jones in his rookie year and why he...

Phil Perry sits down with Mac Jones for an exclusive 1-on-1 interview from Radio Row at the Super Bowl. He discusses his “griddy”, trash talk at the Pro Bowl, and what he’s looking to improve on this offseason. 1:00-Exclusive 1-on-1 with Mac Jones 2:00-Reaction to the attention Mac’s getting from the Pro Bowl 3:00-Mac reveals where he gets his trash talk from 3:30-Mac’s reaction to losing Josh McD...

Phil Perry talks with former Patriots running back Shane Vereen about the experience of playing in Super Bowl XLIV against the Seahawks and why he’d add a pass-catching running back over a deep-threat receiver to New England’s offense next year. Then, Super Bowl LII champion Darren Sproles joins Phil to explain why he thinks J.J. Taylor could be New England’s next star player out of the backfield....

Former Patriot Dan Koppen joins Phil Perry on the Next Pats Podcast to discuss his friend Tom Brady's retirement, how Bill O'Brien or Adam Gase could fit as new offensive coordinator and how Mac Jones will adjust to having a new OC in his second season 7:00 - Dan shares his thoughts on Tom Brady's retirement & his decision to leave the Patriots out of his announcement 16:00 - Thoughts on Bill O'Br...

Phil Perry talks with former NFL Executive Joe Banner about Brian Flores’ lawsuit against the NFL and the impact it will have in the future. Joe also gives his opinion on whether the Patriots should build around their offense or defense in 2022. 3:00-Joe Banner on how Flores’ lawsuit will impact the future of the NFL 6:00-Will other coaches need to join Flores to gain traction? 8:00-Should the Pat...

Phil Perry talks with USA Today’s Mark Schofield about what the Patriots need to do to get the most from Mac Jones in Year 2. Also, cap guru Miguel Benzan explains why the Patriots may have to make some hard cuts to keep J.C. Jackson 6:00-Schofield recaps why Mac Jones had a successful rookie season 8:20-In which area did Mac improve the most in year 1? 11:00-Mac Jones has to get better at _______...

Phil Perry talks with Kurt Warner to get his opinion of Mac Jones’ rookie season so far. He breaks down the good and the bad, and explains what Mac needs to do to find success in the playoffs. 3:30-Kurt Warner gives his assessment of Mac Jones’ rookie season 5:30-Warner says Mac has not regressed; he is just making decisions too quickly. 8:00-What can Mac learn from his first two games against the...

Phil Perry talks with Alabama beat reporter for AL.com , Mike Rodak, about which players in the National Title game would be good fits for the Patriots. Also, we answer your latest Next Pats mailbag questions 5:00-Is this Alabama WR the “perfect” pick for the Patriots? 7:00-What day 2 players from Alabama could the Patriots target? 10:30-Should the Patriots target a WR that Mac Jones has a history...

Phil Perry talks with ESPN’s Draft Analyst Jordan Reid about what players in the bowl games this weekend could be good fits for the Patriots. Will Bill Belichick look to add another player from Alabama? 1:00-Perry on what we’ve learned from the Patriots in the last two weeks 10:00-Jordan Reid on why Utah’s LB Devin Lloyd could be a good fit with the Patriots 12:00-Two Alabama players that scream “...

Phil Perry is joined by Tyler Dunne, NFL writer for GoLongTD.com and the Go Long Pod to talk about his recent feature on the mess that is the New York Giants , how the Patriots have avoided a long rebuild, and whether or not the Buffalo Bills can get some revenge in Foxboro on Sunday and avoid the Patriots wrapping up the AFC East. (1:10) Phil & Tyler talk about his feature, "The Autopsy of the NY...

Phil Perry talks with Ted Johnson about the ways in which this year’s Patriots team does and does not compare to the 2001 Super Bowl champions. The two discuss what set up that 2001 group for success, when they knew they had a serious chance to win it all, and debate if they’d rather have Tom Brady or Mac Jones in their first season as a starting quarterback. 3:30 – Ted compares this year’s team t...

Phil Perry talks with former Patriots Assistant Coach Dante Scarnecchia about the Patriots dominant run performance against the Bills. He also gives his opinion on the job the Patriots have done developing Mac Jones in his rookie season. 4:00-Scarnecchia’s reaction to the Patriots bully ball performance against the Bills 5:00-How does a good run game impact the rest of the offense and defense? 10:...

Daniel Jeremiah of the NFL Network gives his impressions of Mac Jones’ impressive rookie season. What will be the key to the Patriots making it to the Super Bowl? How will Mac change the way the QB position is scouted going forward? 3:00- Jeremiah on how the Patriots team-building has helped Mac Jones succeed 4:45-Do the Patriots have the best defense in the NFL right now? 6:00-Mac still is in the...

ESPN’s Dan Orlovsky joins Phil Perry to break down what he’s seen from Mac Jones this season, and why he thinks the rookie is already “elite” at the most important skills a quarterback can have. The two also discuss if the Patriots can be a true contender this year with Mac under center, and preview Monday night’s Patriots-Bills matchup. 3:30 - Dan shares his thoughts on Mac Jones and his ability...

The Athletic’s Matthew Fairburn joins Phil Perry to discuss what’s wrong with the Bills and why Mac Jones and the Patriots are good enough to win the AFC East this year. Plus, after Matthew Judon and Mac Jones’ comments this week, the two have no choice but to debate the worst Thanksgiving side dishes, and answer some listener questions. 2:15 - What’s going on with the Bills? Are they too ‘soft’?...

Phil Perry talks with salary cap analyst Brad Spielberger about what the market for J.C. Jackson will be this offseason. What will it take for the Patriots to keep him? Also, how Belichick the GM has helped Belichick the coach. 2:30-Bill Belichick on what has led to J.C. Jackson’s impressive season so far 8:00-Brad Spielberg on what the market will be for Jackson 12:00-Will the Patriots be in a po...

Phil Perry talks with Rob Ninkovich who explains why he wants to see the Patriots go and get Odell Beckham Jr. Rob also breaks down the state of the Patriots’ pass rush, and his early impressions of Mac Jones. 1:00-Will the Patriots regret not trading for a cornerback at the deadline? 6:30-Rob Ninkovich breaks down what he’s liked from the Patriots’ pass rush this season 9:45-Ninkovich explains wh...

Phil Perry talks with Danny Woodhead about his time in New England and why he will not count out the Patriots this season. Seth Galina, Senior Analyst from PFF, breaks down the X’s and O’s of the Patriots-Chargers matchup. 1:30-Danny Woodhead reacts to Tom Brady’s shoutout on MNF 4:30-Danny on how his role on offense adapted in New England 27:00-Woodhead says DON’T SLEEP on the Patriots in 2021 33...