The Next Pats Podcast - A Patriots Podcast

Sports Illustrated and MMQB’s Albert Breer joins Phil Perry from the NFL Combine to react to all the Patriots and draft news from the week in Indianapolis. 5:20- Does Eliot Wolf really have final say? 9:50- Assessing how much money the Patriots will spend in free agency **12:00- Are the Commanders the best blueprint for the Patriots to follow? **16:00- Could the Patriots really land Travis Hunter...

Phil Perry reports from the NFL Combine on his biggest takeaways from Eliot Wolf’s media availability on Wednesday. Phil also gives us the latest draft buzz from the combine, could Travis Hunter be available at 4? Later, Dane Brugler gives his “best blue-collar ballers” in this year’s NFL Draft. 1:00-Reaction to Eliot Wolf’s press conference 14:00-Why did it not work with Ja’Lynn Polk last season?...

Phil Perry is live from the NFL Combine in Indianapolis to share everything he’s hearing about the Patriots from around the league. Then, Phil welcomes in NFL and Draft analyst Mike Renner of CBS Sports to break down some of the most interesting prospects for Patriots fans to keep an eye on ahead of the draft.   1:00- Phil reacts to the most interesting things Mike Vrabel said during his availabil...

Phil Perry previews next week's NFL Combine and the players Patriots fans should keep a close eye on. Then, Phil talks with NFL cornerback Patrick Peterson and Connor Rogers of NBC Sports from radio row at the Super Bowl in New Orleans.   5:40- Phil shares the big names -- and under-the-radar ones -- to keep an eye on at the Combine 29:30- Which names are currently getting buzz as free agency targ...

Phil Perry is back with more interviews from radio row at the Super Bowl in New Orleans. This time welcoming in former NFL players Jerome Bettis and Geoff Schwartz to get their thoughts on how New England should go about rebuilding their offensive line and ground game. 6:50- Phil reacts to the new NFL salary cap and what it means for the Patriots' offseason plans 14:00- Reports are Chris Godwin mi...

Which players could the Patriots target if Tee Higgins stays with the Bengals? Phil Perry breaks down some other options at WR. Plus, Louis Riddick discusses how to get the most out of Drake Maye and Zack Rosenblatt talks about his feature on Mike Vrabel’s year away from coaching.    1:00-Still PLAYMAKERS for the Patriots to pursue 12:00-Louis Riddick on the blueprint to win in today’s NFL 14:30-H...

Phil Perry welcomes in former NFL player and analyst Solomon Wilcots and Malcolm Butler for a pair of interviews from radio row at the Super Bowl in New Orleans. Plus, Phil breaks down Mike Vrabel’s biggest challenge this offseason and reveals version 3.0 of his 2025 NFL mock draft and who the Patriots are taking in the first two rounds. 1:40- Phil discusses the biggest challenge Mike Vrabel will...

Phil Perry is joined by Hall of Fame quarterback Kurt Warner and Patriots veteran Brandon Bolden at Super Bowl LIX. They discuss Drake Maye's rookie season, and the hiring of Mike Vrabel and Josh McDaniels. Phil Perry also breaks down the recent drafts from the Chiefs and Eagles and what the Patriots can learn from them. Later, Phil takes a look at Dane Brugler's top 100 for the NFL draft and why...

Phil Perry sits down with Christian Gonzalez and Jonathan Jones in New Orleans to discuss Gonzalez's rising potential, Jones' upcoming free agency, and their former head coach, Jerod Mayo. Later, Phil explores the key lessons the Patriots can draw from the Eagles' blueprint for team-building success.   2:00 - Phil talks with Christian Gonzalez about free agency, Jerod Mayo & more 10:00 - What Patr...

Phil Perry is joined by NFL insiders Ian Rapoport and Tom Pelissero on radio row at Super Bowl LIX! Phil sits down with Rapoport and Pelissero to discuss the ascent of Drake Maye, how the Patriots can attract top free agents, Mike Vrabel's coaching staff, Tom Brady's role in Vegas and much more! 02:15: Ian Rapoport weighs in on the hype around Drake Maye from Patriots fans and whether or not he's...

Phil Perry is live from the Super Bowl in New Orleans with an exclusive 1-on-1 interview with Drake Maye. Plus, Steve Palazzolo of the 33rd Team joins to share his thoughts on what the Patriots should do in free agency and this year’s draft to improve the roster in 2025.   1:50- Drake Maye shares why he’s excited for hard coaching from Mike Vrabel and Josh McDaniels and what he’s learned from watc...

Live from radio row at the Super Bowl in New Orleans, Phil Perry welcomes former NFL GM and SumerSports CEO Thomas Dimitroff to share his thoughts on Bill Belichick’s move to college and the best ways for New England to get back to championship contention. Then, former NFL offensive lineman and CBS broadcaster Ross Tucker stops by to discuss how the Patriots can improve their offensive line. 1:00...

It's the Next Pats Pod from radio row! First, Phil Perry sits down with Lindsay Rhodes of Sumer Sports and Sports Illustrated to break down her insights from the Senior Bowl, including why the Patriots should consider drafting Will Campbell in the first round. Next, Phil chats with Shawn Syed of Sumer Sports to discuss how the Patriots can replicate the Eagles’ successful blueprint and whether tra...

Phil Perry talks with James White to get his reasons for Josh McDaniels being the perfect hire for Drake Maye and the Patriots. Later, Phil breaks down Daniel Jeremiah’s top 50 draft prospects rankings and discusses the latest news from the Senior Bowl 4:00-Is James White rooting against the Chiefs? 7:00-White on why Josh McDaniels is the “perfect” hire 17:00-Reacting to Daniel Jeremiah’s top 50 2...

Feel that chill in the air? It’s officially mock draft szn here on the Next Pats podcast! Phil Perry unveils his mock draft 1.0 for 2025 and shares his selections for all 32 picks in the first round.   1:00- Phil breaks down what he expects to happen with the top three picks in the NFL Draft -- and why it’s probably not good news for New England 9:10- Phil shares what he predicts the Patriots will...

Running back Ashton Jeanty joins Phil Perry to discuss his journey at Boise State, Emmitt Smith comparisons and his partnership with SAXX. Plus, Phil shares five names he wants the Patriots to target in the offseason.  3:30 - Ashton Jeanty interview  21:30 - Phil's five-name wishlist for the Patriots to attack this offseason  40:00 - What are the Patriots looking for in an offensive and defensive...

Phil Perry talks with James Palmer to discuss the biggest differences between Mike Vrabel and Ben Johnson as head coaches. Who would be the best fit for the Patriots? Also, Phil empties his notebook on everything going on in New England.    3:00-James Palmer on why Patriots fans should be confident in Mike Vrabel 6:30-Assessing how Vrabel will handle the media 10:30-Is Ben Johnson ready to be a he...

Should the Patriots fire Alex Van Pelt? Is DeMarcus Covington's job on the line? Phil Perry breaks it all down before sharing ten names that Patriots fans should watch for in the College Football Playoff 1:00 - How will Patriots' coaching situation play out as season comes to an end? 21:00  - Examining Alex Van Pelt's explanation for not running Drake Maye on designed QB carries 30:00 -  10 names...

Bengals insider Mike Petraglia joins Phil Perry on the Next Pats Podcast! They discuss Bill Belichick taking the head coaching role at UNC, why Tee Higgins should be a top priority for the Patriots and much more! 2:50: Petraglia reacts to Bill Belichick becoming the next head coach at UNC and falling short of Don Shula's record 7:30: What is the likelihood Tee Higgins becomes a free agent? 14:10:...

Mike Renner of CBS Sports joins Phil Perry to discuss the lack of talent in the 2025 draft class and why the Patriots should prioritize an offensive tackle in the first round. Plus, Phil shares what he needs to see from the Patriots in the final month of the season to consider it a success.   3:30 - How bad is the 2025 NFL draft class? 13:30 - Why Patriots should take OT in first round of NFL Draf...

What do Patriots fans have to be thankful for with their team this holiday season? Not a whole lot! Which is why Phil Perry is unveiling his five-point plan for fixing the offense in 2025 through free agency and the draft.   7:50- Step 1: Sign this potential #1 wide receiver in free agency 11:20- Step 2: Sign offensive tackle Garett Bolles 15:55- Step 3: Get an answer as to whether these players a...

McCourty: Designed runs for Drake Maye will cause defenses PROBLEMS Phil Perry is joined by former Patriots and 3x Super Bowl champion Devin McCourty. Phil and Devin discuss Drake Maye's recent comments to the media and whether or not he should be running designed routes. They also discuss the Patriots' defensive strategy vs. the Rams and how DeMarcus Covington is doing in his first year as defens...

Phil Perry opens up the notebook to share what he’s hearing about how things are going in Foxboro following the team’s Week 10 win over the Bears before welcoming in Rob Ninkovich to get his thoughts on Drake Maye, Jerod Mayo and the Patriots defense.   1:00- Phil unloads the notebook and shares five of his favorite notes about the Patriots from the last week 18:15- Ninkovich shares what he’s most...

Phil Perry previews the Drake Maye-Caleb Williams matchup and breaks down their numbers so far this season. Plus, The Athletic's Dane Brugler joins the pod to discuss whether there's a receiver he would take in the top five, if he would prefer the Patriots take a lineman and if it's a bad year to have the No. 1 pick.  2:00 - Why Drake Maye has been a better quarterback than Caleb Williams (so far)...

What does Kurt Warner think about Drake Maye’s first few games in the NFL? Phil Perry catches up with the Hall of Famer to discuss that and what the Patriots need to do to get the most out of their rookie QB.   1:00-What should the Patriots do at the trade deadline? 10:00-Kurt Warner’s impressions of Drake Maye so far 12:00-What more can Alex Van Pelt do to help his young QB? 15:00-What type of WR...