The Patriots Report with Price & Hogan

Phil and Matt Simms discuss the Super Bowl that occurred last night which resulted in Sam Darnold and the Seattle Seahawks being named Super Bowl Champions. They discuss how both teams played and how they were extremely underwhelmed with the effort Drake Maye and the Patriots put forth. They applaud Kenneth Walker's effort and back the decision to make him the Super Bowl MVP. To hear all of that and MUCH more, listen in to Simms Co...

• An overview of Seattle coming into Super Bowl LX.

• What has allowed Sam Darnold to have the success that he’s had this year?

• What was the turning point of the season for the Seahawks?

• When Seattle struggled, what are some of the roots causes of their problems?

• If I’m Mike Vrabel, where am I attacking the Seahawks?

• The idea of Christian Gonzalez vs. Jaxon Smith-Njigba. Other than the physical skills. What makes Smith-Njig...

Phil and Matt Simms open the episode by discussing the Giants’ offseason uncertainty after losing out on Todd Monken, breaking down what John Harbaugh should prioritize in finding the right offensive coordinator for quarterback Jaxson Dart. The conversation then shifts to the NFL Hall of Fame, with Phil delivering a passionate critique of Bill Belichick not being a first-ballot inductee, calling it a failure of the voting system an...

• The remarkable ride continues.

• The Patriots squashed the strength of narrative this postseason with their three wins against powerful defenses.

• On Leonard Taylor’s heroics and the energy of Mack Hollins playing a big role in the win.

• What was the practice schedule like before Super Bowls when Hogan played.

• An early look at Seattle, Sam Darnold, and Jaxon Smith-Njigba.

• To get to this point, you need to be good.You also n...

Matt and Phil Simms react to the changes involving longtime athletic trainer Ronnie Barbers, with Phil sharing stories that show what Ronnie has meant inside the building—trust, consistency, and the behind-the-scenes impact players and coaches rely on. Then the guys dive into Championship Sunday with detailed NFC and AFC previews, key matchups to watch, and their picks.

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• What’s the level of confidence that the Broncos have in Jarrett Stidham as opposed to Bo Nix?

• On the importance of the Broncos playing good complementary football.

• Reminding people that Sean Payton has done more with less over the course of his career.

• Is J.K. Dobbins healthy enough to play a significant role in Sunday’s game?

• Give us the name of a guy we’re not talking about right now who has a chance to play a sizable r...

• Initial takeaways from the win over the Chargers.

• What are some areas where the Texans can do some damage against the Patriots?

• What was up with Will Campbell against the Chargers? Could he struggle against the Texans?

• Concerns moving forward?

• The importance of good complementary football in the playoffs.

• How Nick Caserio’s background in New England could help the Texans.

• FanDuel has New England has a 2.5-point favor...

• We’ve arrived at the postseason. What are the general feelings about the state of the Patriots?

• On why it’s so much easier to play a postseason game at home.

• FanDuel odds on Patriots-Chargers.

• On the potential importance of TreVeyon Henderson and New England’s ground game in this game.

• On what Josh McDaniels might have in store for the Chargers.

• On the Los Angeles defense and its strengths and weaknesses, specifically D...

• Any New Year’s resolutions?

• Big-picture thoughts over the last two games, particularly after the fact that they clinched the division on Sunday. They could end up with any one of the top 3 seeds.

• How do you approach the regular-season finale against Miami?

• What are the three playoff scenarios for the Patriots heading into Sunday’s game?

• On Barmore vs. Vrabel on the sideline during the Jets’ game.

• Are the Patriots back t...

• Patriots lose, 35-31. First impressions.

• Is this a wake-up call for this team?

• The Patriots aren’t there yet. They’re not a fully-finished product. The journey from 4-13 to the Super Bowl is not a straight line. It’ll have some detours. This could very well be one of them.

• What is it like after a tough late-season loss? What are the challenges of responding to a defeat like that one? We revisit the Miami Miracle — not a gre...

• Sal and Adam assess the Bills from 30,000 feet coming into this game. What is the mindset of the team and the fanbase?

• Sal and Adam were spot on about the state of the Patriots in October before the first Buffalo-New England game. Where do they stand when it comes to the Patriots? Are they a sustainable model or do they believe New England just got lucky in October?

• On the beat writers’ lament. “We always see the bad side of ...

• The most important thing when it comes to locking back in after a bye.

• What do young players need to know when it comes to getting back to work after a bye? How can veterans help them snap back to action?

• Mike Vrabel is 6-0 as a head coach coming out of a bye.

• What’s it like facing a team for the second time in a season? Is it like a pitcher going through the order for a second t...

Bob Papa and Carl Banks preview the Monday Night Football matchup against the Patriots. With Mike Kafka shaking up the staff by firing Shane Bowen and elevating Charlie Bullen to interim defensive coordinator, they break down the changes fans should expect and why these moves matter for the team's future. They also dive into why playing strong down the stretch is critical and make the case for why Jaxson Dart needs more reps as the...

00:30: Biggest takeaways from the win over the Bengals.

00:55: On Will Campbell going down.

1:35: “This was not our best game. … Our shining star was our kicker.”

2:52: “I’ll take an ugly win over a pretty loss any day of the week.”

4:10: On the loss of Campbell being a potentially short-term problem, and how the offense might change a bit without him in the lineup.

5:20: Explain for the listeners the idea of halftime adjustments...