"The Next Pats Podcast" focuses on the NFL Draft and free agency for the New England Patriots, along with analysis every week during the season. NBC Sports Boston's Phil Perry welcomes guests and breakdowns every aspect of the Patriots offseason, including free-agency and the NFL Draft.
Latest episodes
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26 min
Drake Maye good but NOT GOOD ENOUGH to overcome gaffes
The Patriots come up short against Chicago on Thursday. What takeaways can we draw from the loss? Phil Perry talks with NFL Insider James Palmer to discuss whether Drake Maye needs…
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29 min
Jason McCourty: How A.J. Brown Takes Drake Maye to ANOTHER LEVEL
Phil Perry is joined by Super Bowl champion Jason McCourty for an in-depth look at the Patriots! They break down how A.J. Brown elevates Drake Maye's game, the return of lock-down…
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25 min
Dan Orlovsky: Thinking LESS means MORE production for Drake Maye
Phil Perry talks with ESPN's Dan Orlovsky to get his assessment of what Drake Maye fixed in the Patriots' win over the Bills. What can Josh McDaniels and the Patriots do to keep se…
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34 min
Drake Maye: The Road Back to Stardom
Can Drake Maye rediscover the magic that made him an MVP runner-up, or are the Patriots facing a bigger problem? This week, we examine Maye’s rocky start and compare it to NFL star…
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36 min
Why Drake Maye has actually been BETTER than you think
Are we being too hard on Drake Maye two games into the 2026 season? Phil Perry breaks down why confidence is still through the ROOF for Maye. Plus, Mike Giardi joins to preview the…
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30 min
Why turning Drake Maye into Checkdown Charlie would be a MISTAKE
Why turning Drake Maye into Checkdown Charlie would be a MISTAKEPhil Perry is joined by Shawn Syed to break down the Patriots Week 2 matchup with the Pittsburgh Steelers. What kind…
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43 min
What's the LEVEL OF CONCERN for the Patriots after Week 1 loss?
Phil Perry and Andy Hart break down the Patriots’ Week 1 loss to the Seattle Seahawks. Did Drake Maye take a step backward? What issues stood out most? And how did the defense hold…
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45 min
Patriots teammate share why Christian Gonzalez is INDISPENSABLE
Phil Perry breaks down the latest in contract negotiations between the Patriots and Christian Gonzalez. He catches up with Patriots safety Craig Woodson, gives best/worst-case scen…
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44 min
Preseason Finale Recap: Christian Gonzalez Contract Drama & 53-Man Roster Projection
Phil Perry breaks down what he saw in the Patriots' final preseason game against the Browns. He also discusses the latest with negotiations between Christian Gonzalez and the Patri…
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32 min
Patriots Stock Watch: Who Rose & Fell vs. Eagles?
Phil Perry breaks down the good and the bad from the Patriots second preseason game against the Philadelphia Eagles. He breaks down whose stock is up, and whose is down heading int…
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28 min
Breaking down an EXCELLENT set of joint practices between the Patriots and Eagles
Phil Perry breaks down two impressive days of joint practices between the Patriots and Eagles. He discusses the Patriots’ dominant offense on Day 1, the red zone struggles they fac…
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31 min
Preseason opener reaction: These Patriots saw their stock CLIMB
Phil Perry takes a closer look at the Patriots’ preseason opener and breaks down whose stock is up and whose is down. He dives into the rookies, Tommy DeVito, Andy Borregales, and…
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49 min
Who’s STANDING OUT so far during dog days of training camp?
The Patriots are getting into the dog days of training camp, but they get a little break for normal padded practice with a walkthrough today. Phil Perry is joined by Alex Barth to…
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15 min
Drake Maye keeps ROLLING as Gabe Jacas debuts at training camp
Phil Perry is flying solo on today's Patriots Talk Podcast. He breaks down another efficient day from Drake Maye, discusses Gabe Jacas' training camp debut, and provides the latest…
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55 min
Training camp takeaways: Why it would be IRRESPONSIBLE to trade Kayshon Boutte
Taylor Kyles from CLNS joins Phil Perry to break down the latest from Patriots Training Camp. Christian Gonzalez has been a full participant in camp so far, is he taking a big risk…
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40 min
Biggest storylines & under-the-radar players heading into Patriots training camp
Phil Perry is back with the Next Pats Podcast. With Patriots training camp just two days away, Phil breaks down the biggest storylines to watch heading into the 2026 season. Christ…
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49 min
How 'WIZARD' playcaller Josh McDaniels can help Drake Maye hit the next level in 2026
Phil Perry sits down with TCU coach Andy Avalos to talk about Patriots 6th rounder Namdi Obiazor and what he brings to the team and his strengths as a young linebacker. Then, Phil…
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A.J. Brown? Will Campbell? Who's the MOST IMPORTANT Patriot after Drake Maye?!?
The Patriots might be off for the start of summer, but 'Next Pats' is still going strong! Phil Perry breaks down his rankings for the 25 MOST IMPORTANT Patriots heading into the 20…
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47 min
Patriots Minicamp Takeaways: Why Drake Maye and A.J. Brown ALREADY have real chemistry
Phil Perry opens up the notebook and shares his five major takeaways from the Patriots’ three minicamp practices to close out the offseason program ahead of training camp next mont…
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52 min
The TRUTH on what to expect from A.J. Brown from Eagles insider Jeff McLane
Jeff McLane of the The Philadelphia Inquirer joins Phil Perry to break down what A.J. Brown could bring to New England, whether the Patriots gave up too much to get him and how his…