The Next Pats Podcast - A Patriots Podcast

Phil Perry breaks down his Patriots seven-round mock draft 6.0. Later, Cynthia Frelund joins to talk about why the Patriots should be taking calls for the No. 4 pick. 2:00- Phil's seven-round mock draft 6.0 8:00-Patriots trade back, then back up! 25:30-Best fits at RB for the Patriots 36:00-Conversation with Cynthia Frelund WATCH every episode of The Next Pats podcast on YouTube Follow NBC Sports Boston: NBCSportsBoston.com X @NBCSpatriots Facebook Instagram TikTok

Phil Perry is joined by WEEI’s Jon Lyons to react to the Patriots signing Stefon Diggs. What does this mean for their draft strategy? They also rank their top 5 free-agent signings so far. 2:00-Reaction to the Stefon Diggs signing 19:00-Latest Draft news 27:00-Can Diggs be the Patriots’ No. 1 WR? 34:45-Does Diggs signing take Travis Hunter off the board? 45:00-Ranking the top 5 free-agent acquisitions so far WATCH every episode of The Next Pats podcast on YouTube Follow NBC Sports Boston: NBCSportsBoston.com X @NBCSpatriots Facebook Instagram TikTok

Phil Perry catches you up on the latest Patriots news, including why he thinks Stefon Diggs is a better fit than most people think. Also, is Travis Hunter at No. 4 a real possibility? Later, Phil breaks down his latest mock draft. 3:30-Latest news on Stefon Diggs 23:00-Draft buzz: Will Travis Hunter fall to the Patriots at No. 4? 40:00-Phil breaks down his latest mock draft WATCH every episode of The Next Pats podcast on YouTube Follow NBC Sports Boston: NBCSportsBoston.com X @NBCSpatriots Facebook Instagram TikTok

Phil Perry recaps a busy week for the New England Patriots and gets to your Next Pats mailbag questions. Who should the Patriots target now that Cooper Kupp is not available? Later, we talk with Rhett Lewis of the NFL Network to discuss options for the Patriots in the draft. 2:00-Reaction to the Patriots releasing David Andrews 24:00-Other WR options 1:15:00-Interview with Rhett Lewis WATCH every episode of The Next Pats podcast on YouTube Follow NBC Sports Boston: NBCSportsBoston.com X @NBCSpatriots Facebook Instagram TikTok

With the start of the NFL's legal tampering period less than a week away and teams already making moves, Phil Perry offers up his free agency strategy for the Patriots before revealing his latest 7-round mock draft for the team. Then, Phil welcomes in NFL Draft analyst Lance Zierlein from the NFL Combine in Indianapolis to break down this year's draft class. 3:10- Phil shares his options A, B and C for the Patriots at left tackle, wide receiver, and edge rusher 26:50- Phil reveals his latest 7-round mock draft 51:30- Lance Zierlein joins to share his thoughts on a deep defensive tackle and pass rusher class 58:45- Where would you play Travis Hunter the majority of the time, receiver or cornerback? WATCH every episode of The Next Pats podcast on YouTube Follow NBC Sports Boston: NBCSportsBoston.com X @NBCSpatriots Facebook Instagram TikTok

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 at 4thoverall? WATCH every episode of The Next Pats podcast on YouTube Follow NBC Sports Boston: NBCSportsBoston.com X @NBCSpatriots Facebook Instagram TikTok

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? 20:00-Combine draft buzz: Could Travis Hunter fall to the Patriots? 32:00-Brugler's best blue-collar ballers 41:30-Day 2 WRs that could be a fit for the Patriots WATCH every episode of The Next Pats podcast on YouTube Follow NBC Sports Boston: NBCSportsBoston.com X @NBCSpatriots Facebook Instagram TikTok

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 availability on Tuesday 14:30- Phil shares what he’s hearing from around the NFL about the Patriots 20:15- Mike Renner joins to preview the prospects who might turn heads during the combine this week 24:20- What do you expect the Patriots to do with the fourth overall pick? 27:10- Mike Renner shares a couple of Day 2 or Day 3 prospects the Patriots should target to help them get back to the playoffs WATCH every episode of The Next Pats podcast on YouTube Follow NBC Sports Boston: NBCSportsBoston.com X @NBCSpatriots Facebook Instagram TikTok

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 targets for the Patriots? 41:30- Patrick Peterson joins to break down what he's seen from Christian Gonzalez and Drake Maye 54:25- Connor Rogers joins to share his big picture takeaways from the Senior Bowl and what it means for the NFL draft WATCH every episode of The Next Pats podcast on YouTube Follow NBC Sports Boston: NBCSportsBoston.com X @NBCSpatriots Facebook Instagram TikTok

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 might be off the market... who should New England look to add now as a high-profile receiver? 19:25- Phil reacts to Daniel Jeremiah's latest mock draft and what he predicts the Patriots will do 4th overall 31:10- Jerome Bettis breaks down why old school running backs are making a comeback in the league 40:50- Former offensive lineman Geoff Schwartz explains why it can take years to build a great offensive line and shares the type of skillset New England should be looking for when drafting lineman WATCH every episode of The Next Pats podcast on YouTube Follow NBC Sports Boston: NBCSportsBoston.com X @NBCSpatriots Facebook Instagram TikTok

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-How can Josh McDaniels elevate Drake Maye’s game? 18:00-Which players stood out at the Senior Bowl? 25:00-Zack Rosenblatt details working with Mike Vrabel WATCH every episode of The Next Pats podcast on YouTube Follow NBC Sports Boston: NBCSportsBoston.com X @NBCSpatriots Facebook Instagram TikTok

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 face this offseason as he looks to rebuild the culture in New England 12:10- Solomon Wilcots explains why Tee Higgins deserves to be viewed as a legit #1 wide receiver 21:35- Malcolm Butler reflects on his Super Bowl XLIX interception and what it was like playing for Vrabel in Tennessee 29:00- Phil shares his mock draft 3.0 and who the Patriots are taking in the first two rounds WATCH every episode of The Next Pats podcast on YouTube Follow NBC Sports Boston: NBCSportsBoston.com X @NBCSpatriots Facebook Instagram TikTok

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 the Patriots should consider Jalon Walker. 2:55 Hall of Fame QB Kurt Warner joins Phil from radio row in New Orleans 4:45: Kurt Warner's take on Drake Maye, and what he thought of his rookie season 10:30: Why getting the run-game going for the Pats is crucial for Maye 15:30: Phil breaks down Filed Yates' mock draft 20:00: Dane Brugler's top 100 has player that Phil wants everyone to consider more highly for the Patriots (LB Jalon Walker) 24:42: Phil Perry breaks down the recent drafts from the Chiefs and the Eagles 30:00: Brandon Bolden joins Phil on radio row to discuss what he thinks it would be like to get recruited by Belichick and how he will relate to college kids 34:00: How similar will Mike Vrabel be to Bill Belichick 36:00: "Offensive genius" Josh McDaniels will be perfect fit for Drake Maye 39:00: Brandon Bolden talks about his work with the American Cancer Society and the importance of early screenings 42:00: Bolden has a great story about Tim Tebow WATCH every episode of The Next Pats podcast on YouTube Follow NBC Sports Boston: NBCSportsBoston.com X @NBCSpatriots Facebook Instagram TikTok

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 Patriots can take away from Eagles' team-building success WATCH every episode of The Next Pats podcast on YouTube Follow NBC Sports Boston: NBCSportsBoston.com X @NBCSpatriots Facebook Instagram TikTok

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 enough to draw in top free agents 05:55: Tee Higgins more likely to stay in Cincinnati 10:40: Phil is joined by Tom Pelissero and weighs in on the staff around Mike Vrabel 15:30: "Firmly believe" Belichick is willing to come back to the NFL 19:30: It's 'Tom Brady's show' in Vegas 22:00: Is Drake Maye a real draw for free agents despite Patriots record last year? WATCH every episode of The Next Pats podcast on YouTube Follow NBC Sports Boston: NBCSportsBoston.com X @NBCSpatriots Facebook Instagram TikTok

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 watching film of Tom Brady 8:30- Steve Palazzolo shares his thoughts on what the Patriots should do with the 4th overall pick 13:10- Would Steve be comfortable taking Abdul Carter first overall? 14:50- Should the Patriots look to add Tee Higgins and/ or Cooper Kupp? 17:35- Steve breaks down how New England can look to the Eagles and Chiefs to return to championship-form WATCH every episode of The Next Pats podcast on YouTube Follow NBC Sports Boston: NBCSportsBoston.com X @NBCSpatriots Facebook Instagram TikTok

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 - Should the Patriots pursue Cooper Kupp? 8:00 - Thomas Dimitroff shares his reaction to Bill Belichick accepting the UNC head coaching position & what the Pats should do with the 4th overall pick 25:00 - Ross Tucker on what the Patriots need to do to improve the offensive line WATCH every episode of The Next Pats podcast on YouTube Follow NBC Sports Boston: NBCSportsBoston.com X @NBCSpatriots Facebook Instagram TikTok

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 trading the No. 4 pick for Myles Garrett could be the right move. 9:30 - What were the best position groups at the Senior Bowl? 19:00 - Is there an Eagles blueprint the Patriots could follow? 24:30 - Should the Patriots offer the No. 4 pick for Myles Garrett? WATCH every episode of The Next Pats podcast on YouTube Follow NBC Sports Boston: NBCSportsBoston.com X @NBCSpatriots Facebook Instagram TikTok

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 2025 draft prospect rankings 23:00-Why Patriots fans should LOVE Jeremiah’s write up of Will Campbell 29:30-What we’re hearing from the Senior Bowl WATCH every episode of The Next Pats podcast on YouTube Follow NBC Sports Boston: NBCSportsBoston.com X @NBCSpatriots Facebook Instagram TikTok

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 do with the fourth overall pick 26:00- Phil projects picks #5-32 in the first round WATCH every episode of The Next Pats podcast on YouTube Follow NBC Sports Boston: NBCSportsBoston.com X @NBCSpatriots Facebook Instagram TikTok