The Next Pats Podcast - A Patriots Podcast

Phil Perry talks with Kurt Warner about his early impressions of Mac Jones. What improvements does Mac need to make to become a consistent QB in the NFL for a long time? 3:30-Kurt on how Mac Jones’ game has translated to the NFL 7:30-When will Mac start making the game-changing big plays? 6:00-Signs Kurt is seeing that show Mac will be a solid starting QB in the NFL for a long time 11:00-What’s th...

Phil Perry is joined by former New England Patriots defensive back Darius Butler to talk about the Stephon Gilmore trade, and whether J.C. Jackson is a number one corner in his mind. Plus, how does an in-season move of a top player affect the locker room? 13:15 Phil breaks down what went into the decision to trade Gilmore, including some behind-the-scenes info 18:30 Butler talks about why he would...

Phil Perry has you covered with an emergency pod to react to the Stephon Gilmore trade. How did the Patriots get here? Why didn't they get more for Gilmore? What does this mean for the CB position? Phil breaks it all down. :45 - How did the Patriots get to this point with Stephon Gilmore? 4:15 - Phil talks about how the Patriots tried to trade Gilmore prior to Wednesday 8:00 - Where are the Patrio...

Phil Perry talks with throwing guru Tom House, who breaks down the throwing mechanics of both Tom Brady and Mac Jones, and explains why he likes what he’s seen from the rookie QB. 1:25 – Phil and Tom discuss his ‘shout out’ by Eli Manning on Monday Night Football 3:30 – Tom breaks down how and why Brady is still able to throw effectively into his mid-40s. 8:44 – Tom shares his thoughts on how long...

Phil Perry talks with former NFL QB J.T. O’Sullivan to break down the reasons why Mac Jones has not taken many chances downfield so far this season. 2:30-Josh McDaniels discusses the lack of deep throws from Mac Jones 7:00-J.T. O’Sullivan on Mac Jones being a seamless fit for the Patriots 10:00-J.T. explains the real reason why Mac Jones has taken such a conservative approach 24:00-How can Josh Mc...

Phil Perry talks with Mark Schofield of the Touchdown Wire about why Mac Jones has a brighter future than Zach Wilson. Later, former NFL TE Logan Paulsen breaks down how the Patriots can use Jonnu Smith and Hunter Henry. 3:00-Mark Schofield on whether Mac Jones will be taking more shots downfield going forward 9:30-How will Josh McDaniels tweak the offense to better fit Mac’s strengths? 11:30-How...

Oklahoma running backs coach and former NFL player DeMarco Murray joins Phil Perry on the podcast to discuss his former players, Rhamondre Stevenson and J.J. Taylor. Murray talks about what impressed him most about each of them and discusses their game-changing attitudes. Phil also gets into Mac Jones and the CB position ahead of the season-opener vs. Miami. 2:00 - DeMarco Murray joins Phil to dis...

Phil Perry talks with ESPN’s Louis Riddick about the Patriots’ decision to move on from Cam Newton and make Mac Jones their starting QB. Can Mac Jones help make the Patriots contenders? 2:00-Interview with Louis Riddick 8:30-Riddick: This move proves Bill Belichick is not scared 13:45-Can Mac Jones make the Patriots contenders? 21:45-Josh McDaniels on why he is comfortable with Mac as his starting...

Phil Perry breaks down why Mac Jones might have had his best practice as a member of the Patriots on Wednesday. Josh Norris discusses which Patriots players you will want on your fantasy team. Also, Dan Duggan, Giants beat reporter for The Athletic, talks about the comparisons between Daniel and Mac Jones. 1:30-Was Wednesday Mac Jones’ best practice as a member of the Patriots? 10:00-Josh Norris o...

Phil Perry checks in from Philadelphia following the Patriots and Eagles joint practices and is joined by NBC Sports Philly's Dave Zangaro to discuss players on the bubble. Phil also answers as many mailbag questions as he can in 10 minutes. 0:16 - Phil reveals a mind-blowing statistic about the Patriots and their joint practice opponents over the years. 4:34 - Dave Zangaro lists a handful of Phil...

Phil Perry talks with Bruce Feldman of The Athletic to break down his 2021 college football Freaks List. Also, JP Finlay of NBC Sports Washington previews the Patriots-Washington Football Team matchup. 1:30-Bruce Feldman breaks down his 2021 college football Freaks list 7:00-Why Evan Neal earned the #1 spot on the Freaks list 19:20-JP Finlay on what to watch for on Thursday 22:50-Are there any Was...

Phil Perry breaks down whose stock is up, and whose is down after one week of Patriots training camp. Can Mac Jones play consistently enough to earn reps early in the season? 1:00-Why Mac Jones’ stock is on the rise! 9:30-How concerned should we be about Mac struggling in pads? 10:40-What’s the ‘best case scenario’ with N’Keal Harry? 19:20-Can Jakobi Meyers make a leap in Year 3? 35:00-Whose stock...

Tom Curran and Phil Perry break down what they saw during the Patriots’ first day of training camp. Is Mac Jones already ahead of Cam Newton? 1:00-Is Mac Jones already ahead of Cam Newton after Day 1? 9:30-Which play from Mac stood out the most? 20:00-Bold predictions for the QB position 22:00-First impressions of N’Keal Harry from Day 1 Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/2idwdifAGPA 🎥 WATCH ever...

Charlie Harbison, Missouri Associate head coach, breaks down the potential of the Patriots 6th-round pick Joshuah Bledsoe. Also, Phil Perry answers your Next Pats mailbag questions. 2:40-Interview with Charlie Harbison 6:00-How did Bledsoe do against elite talent in college? 9:00-How versatile is Bledsoe? Will the Patriots use him in multiple ways? 20:00-Next Pats mailbag Watch on YouTube: https:/...

Phil Perry talks with Arizona DC Don Brown about his time coaching Patriots 5th-round pick Cameron McGrone at Michigan. 3:20-Interview with Don Brown 5:30-Brown explains his ‘solve your problems with aggression’ philosophy 8:30-What kind of player are the Patriots getting in Cameron McGrone? 10:00-What similarities do McGrone and Josh Uche have? Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/3jGjj76xQuE 🎥 WA...

Former agent Joel Corry joins Phil Perry on the Next Pats Podcast to discuss Stephon Gilmore's holdout. Joel gives his perspective on what he feels both Gilmore and Bill Belichick would be happy with and whether there's a chance the team ends up trading Gilmore. 2:00 How with the 'Patriot Way' impact Stephon Gilmore's situation? 5:30 - Could penalties force Gilmore back on the field before he real...

NFL Network's Mike Giardi joins Phil Perry to break down what he saw during his three days on the practice fields in Foxboro watching Patriots minicamp. The two discuss the quarterback competition, the rookie class and the absence of Stephon Gilmore. 2:07 - Phil starts by asking Mike his first of many fill-in-the-blank questions: Mac Jones was _____ at minicamp? 12:35 - Next up, Phil asks: _______...

Phil Perry talks with Jamar Cain, Oklahoma OLB/DE coach, about what Patriots fans can expect from 3rd-round pick Ronnie Perkins. 1:20-Interview with Oklahoma coach Jamar Cain 4:30-How did Ronnie Perkins handle his suspension from the NCAA? 7:30-Cain on the two characteristics that make Perkins a great football player 10:00-How will Perkins’ game translate to the NFL? 17:30-Phil Perry’s OTA observa...

Phil Perry talks with Thor Nystrom, NBC Sports Edge lead CFB analyst, to get player comps for the Patriots’ 2021 draft class. Thor explains why Mac Jones will be less like Tom Brady and more like a certain Pro Bowl QB. 1:30-Interview with NBC Sports Edge’s Thor Nystrom 2:50-Thor’s surprising NFL comp for Mac Jones 10:00-Would Belichick split reps between Jones and Cam Newton? 13:15-Who is the play...

Phil Perry talks with Bert Breer, Senior NFL reporter at the MMQB, about the chances the Patriots acquire Julio Jones. If the Patriots want Julio, which NFL teams are they competing with? 2:00-Bert Breer on how NFL teams are working with players on making OTA’s voluntary 6:30-How much has Bill Belichick adjusted to new practice guidelines? 8:30-Will absence of some players during voluntary workout...

Phil Perry talks with Mike Renner, Lead draft analyst from Pro Football Focus, to hand out grades for the New England Patriots’ draft. 6:00-Is the Patriots’ offense built better for Mac Jones or Cam Newton? 8:00-Mike Renner explains why he gives the Christian Barmore pick an A+ 11:00-How will Ronnie Perkins' game translate to the NFL? 21:00-Which Day 3 draft pick has the best chance to make the te...

Mark Schofield of USA Today Touchdown Wire joins Phil Perry to break down why the Patriots offense may not be the perfect fit for Mac Jones. What adjustments will Josh McDaniels have to make to maximize Jones’ potential? 1:50-Interview with USA Today’s Mark Schofield 4:00-Why the scheme fit for Mac Jones with the Patriots is overrated 6:20-How can the Patriots adapt this offense to better fit Mac...

Former Alabama Offensive Coordinator and current Texas Head Coach, Steve Sarkisian joins Phil Perry to talk about his time coaching Mac Jones at Alabama and what kind of QB the Patriots are getting. Phil also breaks down the Mac Jones pick, the Patriots quarterback situation and answers questions from you! 4:40 - Does Steve Sarkisian think Mac Jones is NFL ready? 11:50 - Will Mac Jones be able to...

Tom Curran and Phil Perry react to the Patriots selecting DT Christian Barmore and DE Ronnie Perkins during day 2 of the 2021 NFL Draft. How much has the Patriots’ defense improved this offseason? 1:00-How much has the Patriots’ front-seven improved? 2:30-What can we expect from Christian Barmore in year 1? 5:30-Why taking a swing on Barmore is a good move by the Patriots 7:30-What role will Ronni...

Tom Curran and Phil Perry react to the Patriots selecting Mac Jones with the 15th overall pick in the NFL Draft. Did the Patriots prefer Jones over Fields? Also, what are the Patriots’ needs in the next rounds? 1:00-Like, love, or hate the Mac Jones pick? 4:00-Will the Patriots regret not moving up for Justin Fields? 9:00-Jim Nagy compares Mac Jones to Tom Brady 11:30-Did the Patriots think they h...