The Next Pats Podcast - A Patriots Podcast
"The Next Pats Podcast" focuses on the NFL Draft and free agency for the New England Patriots. NBC Sports Boston's Phil Perry welcomes guests and breakdowns every aspect of the Patriots offseason, including free-agency and the NFL Draft.
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Phil Perry is back with another episode of the Next Pats Podcast! In this episode, Phil breaks down what he's seen through the first two days of Patriots training camp, whose stock is up, whose stock is down, plus an exclusive interview with Hunter Henry.
3:00 - Where young Patriots sit in their respective pecking orders, how Drake Maye looks through first two practices in Josh McDaniels' offense
8:45 - Not a great two days for the...
Phil Perry welcomes in JP Finlay of NBC4 Sports Washington to get his thoughts on what's going on between the Washington Commanders and wide receiver Terry McLaurin, before sharing his camp battles to watch and opening up the mailbag to answer your questions!
1:00- Phil shares his thoughts on the contract dispute between Terry McLaurin and the Commanders and what it could mean for the Patriots
6:55- JP Finlay joins to share his thou...
Phil Perry dives deep into NFL pass protection, ranking every team's offensive line. But where do the New England Patriots stand when it comes to protecting Drake Maye? Have they truly done enough to give him the clean pocket he needs to succeed? Find out where the Patriots rank league-wide and what it means for Maye's development.
4:00-Ranking the offensive lines around the NFL
8:30-Which category do the Patriots fall under?
13:30-Ph...
Phil Perry continues his "Three P's" series - playmakers, play-callers, and protection. In this episode, he breaks down the play-callers, and where Josh McDaniels ranks among offensive play-callers in the league. Phil also breaks down how McDaniels can get Drake Maye and the Pats to exceed expectations.
03:30: Josh McDaniels is the most interesting person to watch at 1 Patriot Place this season
11:00: If Drake Maye can handle every...
Phil Perry kicks off his "Three P's" series - playmakers, playcallers, and protection. He starts with a deep dive into playmakers, ranking the top talent across the league and analyzing where the Patriots stack up. Plus, Phil answers your mailbag questions.
1:00 - Overall thoughts on Patriots' group of weapons
20:00 - Playmaker rankings
53:00 - Answering your mailbag questions
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Phil Perry is wrapping up what he saw from Patriots minicamp, giving us his 'way too early' 52-man roster projection and wrapping up with his latest mailbag!
02:00 - Takeaways from Patriots minicamp - offense improves but still a lot of work to do to get to where they want to be in the regular season
09:30 - No-huddle period miscommunication between Stefon Diggs, Hunter Henry and Drake Maye
11:55 - Phil is concerned about the interior...
Phil Perry is back with a new episode of the Next Pats Podcast. Phil discusses Aaron Rodgers to the Steelers, 8 things to look out for during Patriots minicamp next week, and takes your questions with a new mailbag!
2:15: Aaron Rodgers to the Pittsburgh Steelers - what it means for the Patriots and what NFL evaluators are saying about him
7:45: 8 things to look out for at Patriots mini camp next week, including a deep dive into Stefo...
Phil's tackling all your mailbag questions this week, covering everything from Drake Maye’s demeanor at OTAs to how the Patriots might approach the Stefon Diggs situation. He also dives into whether growing pains could linger into the start of the season and wraps it all up with a breakdown of his latest quarterback rankings
4:00-Examining Drake Maye’s demeanor at OTAs
16:00 - Should we expect growing pains to carry over into the s...
Phil Perry empties his notebook with his biggest takeaways from Patriots OTAs on Tuesday. Later, Phil talks with Cal’s head coach Justin Wilcox to get to know more about Craig Woodson.
4:00-Let's not panic about Drake Maye throwing 4 interceptions
11:00-How much will be on Maye’s plate under a Josh McDaniels’ offense?
15:30-The offensive variety we saw from McDaniels
18:30-First impressions of the rookies
28:00-Justin Wilcox interview
...An undrafted free agent RB who used to be a steer-wrestler and turned down NIL money to stay a captain at UC Davis?!? Phil Perry talks with UC Davis head coach, Tim Plough, to get more insight on Lan Larison.
2:00-Perry's first impressions of Lan Larison at rookie mini-camp
6:30-Tim Plough on the football character of Larison
11:00-Plough on where the Patriots can use Lan
21:00-Lan turned down NIL money to stay with his team
Phil Perry opens up the notebook and shares his main takeaways from the Patriots' first day of rookie minicamp.
2:20- Phil reacts to defensive coordinator Terrell Williams not being at practice due to a "traumatic" health scare
4:40- Who was, and wasn't, in attendance for the rookies on Friday?
8:20- Takeaway 1: Mike Vrabel's hands-on coaching approach continues to impress and entertain
12:10- Takeaway 2: Will Campbell was at left tac...
Phil Perry talks with Aaron Best, Head coach at Eastern Washington University, to get his scouting report on Efton Chism III. How similar is his game to former EWU Eagle Cooper Kupp? Later, Phil breaks down his ‘most improved’ players on the Patriots’ roster heading into next season.
1:00-The scouting report on Efton Chism III
6:30-Coach Aaron Best on the football character of Chism
12:00-Could Chism be Cooper Kupp 2.0?
26:30-’Most im...
Phil Perry talks with James White to get his reaction to the Patriots drafting TreVeyon Henderson in the 2025 NFL Draft. James explains why this was a “home run” pick for the Patriots, and breaks down what he likes about Henderson’s game.
6:00-James White calls TreVeyon Henderson a “home run” pick
8:00-Biggest challenge for Henderson to learn Josh McDaniels offense
12:30-White breaks down highlights from Henderson
19:00-Analyzing Hend...
Phil Perry gives his draft grades for the Patriots’ 2025 Draft; which players can impact the team next season? Later, Tyler Dunne joins to give a Buffalo Bills perspective on how the Patriots roster is shaping up...and whether they are the next-best team in the AFC East.
3:00-Phil gives his report card for the Patriots’ draft
14:30-Tyler Dunne on the state of the Buffalo Bills
29:00-What should Patriots fan expect from Mack Hollins?
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Tom Curran and Phil Perry give their complete recap of the Patriots’ 2025 NFL Draft. How well did the Patriots execute a game plan to address all their roster needs?
1:00- Patriots draft for value in the first five rounds
11:10- Breaking down the roster fits for each of the team's draft picks
32:30- Which pick made you wince the most?
36:00- What was your favorite pick?
37:15- Live reaction to the Patriots drafting a long snapper (Phil ...
A best-of selection from NBC Sports Boston’s ‘On the Clock’ coverage of night two of the 2025 NFL Draft, featuring Tom Curran, Phil Perry and Albert Breer reacting to the Patriots’ round two and three picks.
1:00- Tom and Phil offer instant reaction and analysis to the Patriots’ second-round pick, TreVeyon Henderson, running back out of Ohio State
11:40- Former NFL QB Matt Cassel breaks down what he saw from Henderson in college
13:1...
A best-of selection from NBC Sports Boston’s ‘On the Clock’ coverage of night one of the 2025 NFL Draft, featuring Tom Curran, Phil Perry, Albert Breer, Brian Hoyer, BC Eagles head coach Bill O’Brien, and more!
1:00- Tom Curran, Phil Perry, Brian Hoyer and Albert Breer join Tom Giles to offer instant reaction and analysis to the selection
12:00- Mike Vrabel and Will Campbell speak following the pick
13:20- Bill O’Brien joins to break...
Phil Perry breaks down the BEST FITS for the Patriots in the draft when it comes to WR and Edge. Later, Albert Breer joins to give his predictions for the first round of the NFL Draft, and gives a ‘wildcard’ pick the Patriots could take.
3:30-Phil's best fits at WR in the draft for the Patriots
12:00-Best fits at Edge in the draft
18:30-Albert Breer gives his predictions for the first round of the draft
27:00-What would be the ‘wildca...
Phil Perry did a LIVE Patriots Mock Draft on Wednesday. Fans could vote for the player the Patriots should take in each round of the upcoming 2025 NFL Draft. Check out the video version on the NBC Sports Boston YouTube page.
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Who will be the best options on Day 2 and 3 of the NFL Draft? Phil Perry talks with Emory Hunt of CBS Sports to get his take on some of the best kept secrets in the draft.
2:00-Phil Perry’s favorite options for Day 2 and 3
20:30-Emory Hunt breaks down the best Day 2 and 3 LT options for the Patriots
27:30-How can the Patriots get WR help later in the draft?
34:30-Breaking down the best RB options
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