The Next Ring: A Patriots Podcast

Adam Bruzzese has not been able to stop thinking about the Jaylen Brown trade so he had to hop on for a solo pod to provide his thoughts. Topics include: Jaylen's special run in Boston "The Secret" and the Disease of More Offensive engines vs. elite scorers The role analytics played in Boston's decision What the trade means for Jayson Tatum and the Celtics Expectations for both B...

The Celtics stunned the NBA by trading Jaylen Brown, and we had to jump on the microphones immediately. In the first emergency episode in The Next Ring history, Adam, Chris, and Mike react in real time to one of the most shocking moves of the offseason. We break down why Boston made the deal, whether Brad Stevens got enough in return, what Paul George brings to the Celtics, and what this means for...

Giannis won't be wearing Celtic green, so where does Boston go from here? We break down why Milwaukee passed on Boston's offer, whether Jaylen Brown should still be considered untouchable, and what Brad Stevens' next move should be. We also debate the Celtics' biggest roster needs, potential trade targets like Evan Mobley and Donovan Mitchell, Derrick White's future, and how th...

The Patriots finally land their WR1 — AJ Brown is in New England. Adam, Chris, and Mike break down what the trade means for Drake May, Josh McDaniels’ offense, and why the Pats are officially all-in during Drake’s rookie contract window. Plus: Kayvon Thibodeaux rumors, offseason grades, Julian Hill’s injury, and a draft of the greatest Patriots of the dynasty era.

The guys are back breaking down the biggest questions surrounding the Patriots heading into the 2026 season, as well as some relevant NBA playoff topics. We talk: -Drake Maye’s MVP potential -Patriots breakout candidates -AJ Brown rumors -Offensive line concerns -Mike Vrabel fallout -Why the defense could still be elite -NFL international games -Knicks playoff chaos -NBA flopping Plus: why Chris s...

After a brutal playoff collapse, the guys jump on for a full Celtics postmortem episode covering everything that went wrong — from Joe Mazzulla’s coaching decisions to Jaylen Brown discourse to the growing Giannis-to-Boston rumors. The vibes are dark, the takes are flying, and for the first time in a long time… the future of this Celtics core feels uncertain. Plus: -Is one championship enough for...

The Boston Celtics and Philadelphia 76ers are heading to a Game 7. After an overachieving regular season, Boston suddenly looks exposed — and a lot of it comes down to coaching, rotations, and Jaylen Brown’s struggles in this series. Adam breaks down what’s gone wrong, why Philly is a tougher matchup than people expected, and what has to change if the Celtics are going to survive.

We break down the Patriots draft class, why this might be shaping up as a near-perfect offseason, and what the AJ Brown situation could look like. Then we dive into the Mike Vrabel situation — what’s real, what’s noise, and whether it could actually impact the team. We wrap with the Celtics after a frustrating loss — Derrick White concerns, rotation questions, and why this Sixers series is showing...

The guys are back on Draft Eve breaking down everything surrounding the Patriots heading into one of the most important nights of the offseason. We start with the AJ Brown rumors and what a potential trade would actually mean for the offense, Drake Maye, and the direction of the team. Then we dive into draft strategy — what happens if all the top tackles are gone, whether the Patriots should trade...

The NFL Draft is a week away, and the Patriots have some big decisions to make. We break down the team’s biggest needs, debate whether they should prioritize a tackle or go best player available, and dig into the latest AJ Brown trade rumors. Plus, we run a full mock draft simulation and react in real time to how the board falls.

The guys kick things off with the wild Mike Vrabel–Diana Russini situation and what it could mean moving forward (or not). It’s messy, it’s weird, and yeah… we had to talk about it. Then we shift into full draft mode — breaking down the latest buzz around Jordan Tyson, whether the Patriots will actually make a move for AJ Brown, and which rumors feel real vs complete smoke. We close with a deep di...

Bru, G and Mike are back breaking down the Patriots’ biggest need heading into the 2026 NFL Draft — the EDGE position. We run a live “draft” of realistic EDGE targets for New England, debating who fits best in Mike Vrabel’s defense and who’s actually worth that first-round pick. From high-upside athletes to day-two sleepers, we cover the full board — plus which guys we’d avoid entirely. Follow alo...

The Next Ring is back and kicking off draft season with a deep dive into wide receivers the Patriots could target. Adam is joined by draft diehard Mike Grassa to break down the current WR room, what the team is actually missing, and whether a trade for AJ Brown is really the right move. They go through tiers of prospects—from potential first round targets to under-the-radar guys who could become s...

The Patriots are a few days into NFL free agency and the roster is starting to take shape. Adam, Chris, and Cal break down every major move so far — including the signings of Romeo Doubs, Elijah Vera-Tucker, and Dre'mont Jones. Did the Patriots improve enough? Are they still missing a true WR1? And could an AJ Brown trade still be coming? We also discuss roster philosophy, the importance of bu...

The guys break down what they would do if they were running the Patriots this offseason. Each of us picks one free agent signing, one draft pick, one trade target, and one player we'd cut as we try to build the best possible roster for next season. We also talk about the lingering frustration from the Super Bowl loss and what it means for the team heading into a tougher AFC next year. To wrap...

We’re grading every Patriots position and breaking down what this team actually needs this offseason. Edge? O-line? Receiver? We debate it all and talk early draft fits at 31. Plus some red-hot Celtics and Joe Mazzulla at the end.

The offseason is officially here… and the Patriots have some decisions to make. In this episode, we go position by position and break down what New England should do this offseason. Do they go get a true WR1 like AJ Brown? Is Stefon Diggs back next year? Would George Pickens be electric or a disaster? And how much should they prioritize protecting Drake Maye? We also hit on: -Offensive line upgrad...

The Patriots’ magical season ended in heartbreak, and we’re finally ready to talk about it. Adam Bruzzese and Chris Garabedian break down the Super Bowl loss with some distance and perspective — what went wrong, why Drake Maye struggled on the biggest stage, and how coaching and offensive line issues ultimately cost New England a championship. We dive deep into Drake’s playoff performance, the lac...

The guys are back with Part 2 of our Super Bowl 60 Preview, and this episode is all about one question: Which version of Drake Maye will show up on Sunday? We kick things off reacting to Tom Brady’s surprising comments snubbing the Patriots and how frustrated we are with him. Then we dive deep into the matchup that could determine everything — the Patriots offense vs the Seahawks defense. We break...

One week out from Super Bowl 60, the Patriots are back on the biggest stage — and we’re diving deep into how they can win it. In Part 1 of our Super Bowl preview, we focus on the Patriots defense vs. the Seahawks offense. We break down Sam Darnold’s season, where he struggles under pressure, and why New England’s interior defensive line could decide the game. We also discuss how the Pats can slow...

n this episode, we break down the outrageous Belichick snub, why the Hall of Fame voting process feels completely broken, and what this moment says about how the NFL treats its greatest minds. Then we dive into the AFC Championship win, Drake Maye’s performance, the defense’s dominance, and why this team keeps finding ways to win even when things aren’t pretty. We also look ahead to the Super Bowl...

The New England Patriots are headed back to the Super Bowl — and it took one of the wildest AFC Championship games we’ve ever seen to get there. In this episode of The Next Ring, we break down the Patriots’ gritty, snow-covered win over the Broncos, including Sean Payton’s brutal fourth-down decision, a dominant defensive performance, and how the Pats survived despite a chaotic offensive night. We...

In this episode of The Next Ring, we break down the AFC Championship matchup between the Patriots and Broncos, diving deep into: • How the Pats match up against Denver’s defense • What Jarrett Stidham starting means for the Broncos • Why this feels like a massive opportunity for New England • Key matchups that will decide the game • Drake Maye’s importance in a pressure moment • How the Pats can c...

The New England Patriots are back where they belong. We break down the Patriots’ Divisional Round victory over the Texans, including a suffocating defensive showing, Drake Maye’s up and down day, and the plays that defined the game — from Marcus Jones’ pick-six to Boutte’s unreal touchdown in the snow. We dive deep into: Why the Patriots’ defense is playing at a Super Bowl level CJ Stroud’s brutal...

Playoff football is back in New England, and the Patriots are hosting the Texans with a trip to the AFC Championship on the line. We start with leftover thoughts from the Pats’ Wild Card win over the Chargers: Drake Maye’s second-half composure, the dominant defensive line, and how New England shut down Justin Herbert. Then we dive deep into Patriots vs Texans: how Josh McDaniels can attack Housto...