The Next Pats Podcast - A Patriots Podcast

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"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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The Next Pats Podcast - A Patriots Podcast celebrates all things Patriots. It also allows fans to stay current with all relevant team news. The podcast is an official production of NBC Sports.

The New England Patriots have one of the most devoted fan bases in the NFL. This stands to reason when considering that the team has won more Super Bowls than any other in the league's history.

The host of The Next Pats Podcast - A Patriots Podcast is Phil Perry. He has been a reporter and host at NBC Sports for over a decade. Perry was a sports correspondent for the Boston Globe from 2010 to 2014.

The Next Pats Podcast - A Patriots Podcast benefits from being an NBC Sports production. This allows the podcast to have access to team news before many other organizations do. It also ensures that fans receive the same high-quality journalism they always have.

Another interesting aspect of The Next Pats Podcast - A Patriots Podcast is that, as per the title, it's focused on new Patriot players. So fans here can stay current with the team's changes from the preseason to the postseason. This is helpful for fans who want to know what is happening with the Patriots in the offseason. It can also be useful for those who have a fantasy league and want extra insight into their team.

Perry isn't the only voice on The Next Pats Podcast - A Patriots Podcast. He interviews knowledgeable guests on the podcast. Dante Scarnecchia, who coached for New England, is candid about today's team. Former Patriot Devin McCourty explains what the Patriots need this year. Perry also talks to new Patriots' college coaches. This way, he-and Patriot Nation-can get more of a sense of these men. The guests provide additional commentary on the team.

New episodes of The Next Pats Podcast - A Patriots Podcast premiere on a rotating schedule.

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Patriots draft Washington WR Ja’Lynn Polk with the 37th pick in the 2024 NFL Draft

Patriots draft Washington WR Ja’Lynn Polk with the 37th pick in the 2024 NFL Draft

Tom Curran, Phil Perry, Bert Breer and James White react to the Patriots drafting Ja’Lynn Polk. YT: https://youtu.be/h65DuOu4oD0See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Patriots draft Washington WR Ja’Lynn Polk with the 37th pick in the 2024 NFL Draft

Patriots draft Washington WR Ja’Lynn Polk with the 37th pick in the 2024 NFL Draft

Tom Curran, Phil Perry, Bert Breer and James White react to the Patriots drafting Ja’Lynn Polk. YT: https://youtu.be/h65DuOu4oD0See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Reaction to the Patriots drafting Drake Maye with the No. 3 pick in the 2024 NFL draft

Reaction to the Patriots drafting Drake Maye with the No. 3 pick in the 2024 NFL draft

Our entire Patriots crew reacts to the Patriots selecting Drake Maye with the third overall pick. Eliot Wolf and Jerod Mayo discuss the process behind the selection. Later, Drake Maye talks about being a Patriot. 1:00-NBC Sports Boston reaction to the pick 16:00-Eliot Wolf and Jerod Mayo on Drake Maye 29:00-Drake Maye on being a Patriot Watch on YT: https://youtu.be/uitr-yYmEQ8See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Patriots 2024 NFL mock draft extravaganza with Sports Illustrated’s Albert Breer

Patriots 2024 NFL mock draft extravaganza with Sports Illustrated’s Albert Breer

Phil Perry and Albert Breer discuss what they’ve been hearing around the NFL as we prepare for the 2024 NFL draft. They do a deep dive into the intel they’ve learned about the top six picks. Can the Patriots risk trading down for value or stick with their No. 3 pick? 6:30-How NFL teams did their homework on the top three picks 16:00-Would the Patriots take Jayden Daniels if he’s available at No. 3? 20:30-The risk of the Patriots trading down 38:00-Players to look for that could be available at No. 34 43:00-Phil Perry’s most recent mock draft Watch on YT: https://youtu.be/XAIF6H6CBVkSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

How can the Patriots weaponize their offense with WRs in the 2024 NFL Draft?

How can the Patriots weaponize their offense with WRs in the 2024 NFL Draft?

What is the ideal scenario for the Patriots to weaponize their offense in the 2nd and 3rd round in the NFL draft? Daniel Jeremiah gives his opinion on what the Patriots should do with their picks. Later, Emory Hunt of the Football Gameplan gives his WR rankings ahead of the 2024 NFL Draft. 3:30-Daniel Jeremiah’s advice for Patriots 28:30-Emory Hunt breaks down his WR rankings 33:30-The potential of Keon Coleman 46:00-Best WR options for the Patriots at No. 34 YT: https://youtu.be/ZsS_-0ShjhESee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

If the Patriots trade down: Why Spencer Rattler is a better option than Michael Penix Jr.

If the Patriots trade down: Why Spencer Rattler is a better option than Michael Penix Jr.

If the Patriots aren’t sold on the top QBs in the 2024 NFL Draft, what’s their best option for trading down? Phil Perry breaks down the best scenarios for the Patriots, and explains why he’s in favor of drafting Spencer Rattler over Michael Penix Jr. Later, we sit down for a 1-on-1 with Rattler to discuss his college career and preparing for the NFL. 4:00-Michael Penix Jr. vs. Spencer Rattler debate 10:00-Possible trade-down scenarios for the Patriots 19:00-Spencer Rattler scouting report 34:30-Rattler 1-on-1 Watch on YT: https://youtu.be/s61vxpVUCCISee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Mel Kiper: Drake Maye is the HOME RUN swing for the Patriots in the 2024 NFL Draft

Mel Kiper: Drake Maye is the HOME RUN swing for the Patriots in the 2024 NFL Draft

Mel Kiper held a conference call with the media about the upcoming 2024 NFL Draft. Phil Perry breaks down what Mel had to say about the top QBs in the draft, and why the WR he has the Patriots drafting in the second round could have big potential. 1:30-Mel Kiper on the potential of Drake Maye 11:30-Can Maye handle the pressure of New England? 15:00-The latest news on J.J. McCarthy 19:00-Mel Kiper’s second round selection for the Patriots Watch on YT: https://youtu.be/OkrmOdu3BSgSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Why Dane Brugler thinks Drake Maye should be the Patriots' choice a No. 3

Why Dane Brugler thinks Drake Maye should be the Patriots' choice a No. 3

Phil Perry talks with The Athletic’s Dane Brugler to get his impressions of how Drake Maye and Jayden Daniels will translate in the NFL. Should Patriots fans be rooting for the Commanders to take Jayden Daniels? Later, Phil Perry breaks down his crowd-sourced 2024 NFL mock draft. 3:30-Dane Brugler on Drake Maye vs. Jayden Daniels 6:30-Which QB has the mental toughness for New England? 10:00-How far should the Patriots be willing to trade back? 16:30-Do the Patriots prefer Maye or J.J. McCarthy? 31:30-Crowd-sourced mock draft Watch on YT: https://youtu.be/-x0yJQkcXLUSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jayden Daniels vs. Drake Maye with Charles Davis

Jayden Daniels vs. Drake Maye with Charles Davis

Phil Perry breaks down his latest list of prototypical Patriots TEs and CBs in the 2024 NFL Draft. Later, Charles Davis gives his opinion of Jayden Daniels and Drake Maye. 3:00-Prototypical TEs 13:30-Prototypical CBs 22:00-Charles Davis on Jayden Daniels vs. Drake Maye Watch on YT: https://youtu.be/958Q_IwRYkASee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Drake Maye: One of the best prospects EVER at attacking the middle

Drake Maye: One of the best prospects EVER at attacking the middle

Phil Perry does a deep dive on what type of WRs Eliot Wolf and the Patriots may target in the 2024 NFL Draft. Later, PFF’s Steve Palazzolo discusses his plan to fix the Patriots and why he’s high on Drake Maye. 3:00-What history has taught us about what Eliot Wolf looks for in WR 20:00-Steve Palazzolo’s plan to fix the Patriots 22:00-Concerns with Jayden Daniels 23:30- Drake Maye: One of the best prospects EVER at attacking the middle Watch on YT: https://youtu.be/FLYXSiNH6hQSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

If the Patriots trade down, what are the odds they hit on BOTH WR and OT?

If the Patriots trade down, what are the odds they hit on BOTH WR and OT?

If the Patriots DON’T take a QB at No. 3, could they trade back and draft a tackle and WR? Phil Perry breaks it all down. Also, what does it take to have a successful offensive line in the NFL? We talk with former Patriots’ linemen Ross Tucker and Marshall Newhouse to get their opinions on what matters most. 2:00-If the Patriots trade down, what are the odds they hit on OT and WR? 17:00-Marshall Newhouse interview 29:00-Ross Tucker on being teammates with Alex Van Pelt 40:30-Prototypical Patriot fits at OT in the draft Watch on YT: https://youtu.be/2Oqmrq2H4boSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Mock Draft Madness: Patriots pass on Drake Maye, trade with Vikings

Mock Draft Madness: Patriots pass on Drake Maye, trade with Vikings

Phil Perry breaks down his most recent mock draft that has the Patriots trading down from No. 3. Later, we talk with Ex-Patriots lineman Sebastian Vollmer about how important it is for the Patriots to address the tackle position. 1:30-Phil's breaks down his most recent mock draft 7:30-Sebastian Vollmer on whether Belichick’s coaching style works in today’s NFL 14:30-Vollmer on former teammate Jerod Mayo becoming head coach 16:00-The importance of addressing the tackle position Check out Phil's mock draft: https://www.nbcsportsboston.com/nfl/new-england-patriots/2024-nfl-mock-draft-patriots-vikings-trade/598595/Watch on YT: https://youtu.be/T67VzlSN4UcSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Why the NUMBERS say the Patriots shouldn’t pass on Drake Maye

Why the NUMBERS say the Patriots shouldn’t pass on Drake Maye

Phil Perry makes the case for the Patriots to invest their third overall pick on Drake Maye. What do the analytics tell us about how a player will translate to the NFL? Phil Perry talks with Cynthia Frelund of the NFL Network to find out more. 1:00-Why Phil is buying in on Drake Maye 6:30-What the numbers tell us about Maye’s potential 12:30-Daniel Jeremiah’s assessment of Maye 22:30-Interview with Cynthia Frelund Watch on YT: https://youtu.be/pHAaX2Uvd-ESee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Why Drake Maye is the best fit for the Patriots

Why Drake Maye is the best fit for the Patriots

Phil Perry breaks down why Drake Maye is the prototypical best fit for the Patriots. Later, Lance Zierlein explains why he’s hesitant on Maye, and Trevor Sikkema counters with why Drake could be a STEAL at #3. 13:30-Why Drake Maye is a good fit for the Patriots 27:00-Lance Zierlein’s concerns about Maye 39:00-Trevor Sikkema on why he has Jayden Daniels #22 overall 43:00-Why Drake Maye could be a steal at #3 for the Patriots Watch on YT: https://youtu.be/gVVH9WVwL4oSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Patriots should go with the JOE BURROW PLAN after early whiffs in free agency

Patriots should go with the JOE BURROW PLAN after early whiffs in free agency

How does not landing Calvin Ridley impact the Patriots’ first-round pick? Phil Perry breaks it all down. Later, Solomon Wilcots discusses whether the Patriots should follow the Joe Burrow model. 1:00-How does not landing Calvin Ridley impact the Patriots’ first-round pick? 8:00-Solomon Wilcots on the Patriots’ transition from Belichick to Mayo 15:30- Wilcots on the Joe Burrow model 20:00-Phil Perry’s latest mock draft Watch on YT: https://youtu.be/EMT28gLh4O0See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Patriots missed on Calvin Ridley...so what now?

Patriots missed on Calvin Ridley...so what now?

The Patriots’ hope to add Calvin Ridley is gone after he decides to join the Tennessee Titans. What’s the next move for the Patriots? Mike Renner breaks down some possible WRs the Patriots can target in the 2024 NFL Draft. 1:00-What’s the plan after missing out on Calvin Ridley? 6:00-Mike Renner makes the case to trade down and draft a lineman 8:30-NFL comps for WRs in the draft 10:30-Can Drake Maye be better than Jayden Daniels? Watch on YT: https://youtu.be/A8B3_ZE0skYSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Scout explains what “The Packer Way” means for the top Patriots draft pick

Scout explains what “The Packer Way” means for the top Patriots draft pick

Phil Perry talks with Bucky Brooks to get his ranking of the top three QBs in the 2024 NFL Draft. What would the “Packer Way” suggest that the Patriots do in the draft? 3:00- Bucky Brooks gives his ranking of the top three QBs 4:30- The influence of the “Packer Way” 8:00-Phil's latest mock draft Watch on YT: https://youtu.be/o5TIlxb6HjgSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Patriots core free agents could cost HOW MUCH?!?

Patriots core free agents could cost HOW MUCH?!?

Phil Perry explains why using the transition tag on Kyle Dugger was the right move by the Patriots. Later, he talks with PFF’s Brad Spielberger about the market for upcoming Patriots free agents. 1:00-Why using the transition tag on Kyle Dugger was the right move 14:00-Brad Spielberger on the market for Mike Onwenu 19:30-How does the rest of the NFL view Kyle Dugger? 21:30-What will it cost to keep Hunter Henry? Watch on YT: https://youtu.be/O7U7rXYvUGsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Big Drake energy: Maye impresses NFL with combine interviews

Big Drake energy: Maye impresses NFL with combine interviews

Big Drake energy: Maye impresses NFL with combine interviews Phil Perry breaks down what he heard about the impressions Drake Maye made at the NFL combine. Later, we hear Maye’s full media availability from Indianapolis. Watch on YT: https://youtu.be/3MZGk2hDFPUSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Why Justin Fields is THE BEST bridge QB option for the Patriots

Why Justin Fields is THE BEST bridge QB option for the Patriots

Phil Perry makes the case for why Justin Fields is the best bridge option for the Patriots next season. Later, Courtney Cronin of ESPN discusses what it would take to trade for Justin Fields and whether it’s a lock that the Bears draft Caleb Williams. 3:00-How much has J.J. McCarthy’s stock risen in Indy? 4:30-Why Justin Fields is THE BEST bridge QB option for the Patriots 11:00-Courtney Cronin on why a Justin Fields trade is most likely 14:00-Can Fields be a franchise QB? 17:00-Is there a chance the Bears DON’T take Caleb Williams?! Watch on YT: https://youtu.be/DVpJj_s_H_MSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jerod Mayo: Not a shot at Bill Belichick to say things will be different for Patriots

Jerod Mayo: Not a shot at Bill Belichick to say things will be different for Patriots

Jerod Mayo spoke with the media at the NFL Combine to discuss the Patriots’ strategy when it comes to QB scouting. Phil Perry also discusses what he’s hearing in Indianapolis about the consensus views of the top three QBs. 1:00-What's going on at the combine? 3:30-Jerod Mayo meets with the media 12:00-Consensus views of the top three QBs 14:30-Could the Patriots get Justin Fields for a high third-round pick? Watch on YT: https://youtu.be/vVGVgZJUR5ESee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.