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 partnership with Drake Maye might develop. Plus, Phil explains how Brown could fit into the Patriots’ offense and answers your mailbag questions.
1:00 - Jeff McLane shares insight into what Brown will bring and what the compensation discussions might have looked like
16:00 - Did the Patriots overpay for A.J. Brown?
29:00 - How will Josh McDaniels use A.J. Brown?
35:00 - Answering your mailbag questions
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<description>&lt;p&gt;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 partnership with Drake Maye might develop. Plus, Phil explains how Brown could fit into the Patriots’ offense and answers your mailbag questions.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;1:00 - Jeff McLane shares insight into what Brown will bring and what the compensation discussions might have looked like&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;16:00 - Did the Patriots overpay for A.J. Brown?&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;29:00 - How will Josh McDaniels use A.J. Brown?&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;35:00 - Answering your mailbag questions&lt;/p&gt;
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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 partnership with Drake Maye might develop. Plus, Phil explains how Brown could fit into the Patriots’ offense and answers your mailbag questions.

The TRUTH on what to expect from A.J. Brown from Eagles insider Jeff McLane

Phil Perry welcomes in Mike Giardi to break down this week’s Patriots OTA’s, what we should take from the absence of Christian Gonzalez and Kayshon Boutte, and whether the A.J. Brown trade is the done-deal we thought it was. Then, the guys debate Phil’s initial 53-man roster ahead of minicamp.
 
00:00- Giardi shares his biggest takeaways from OTA’s this week
6:30- What to make of Christian Gonzalez’s continued absence
16:00- The latest reports surrounding A.J. Brown
21:00- How did Drake Maye look at OTA’s?
27:40- Breaking down Phil’s 53-man roster projections
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<description>&lt;p&gt;Phil Perry welcomes in Mike Giardi to break down this week’s Patriots OTA’s, what we should take from the absence of Christian Gonzalez and Kayshon Boutte, and whether the A.J. Brown trade is the done-deal we thought it was. Then, the guys debate Phil’s initial 53-man roster ahead of minicamp.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;00:00- Giardi shares his biggest takeaways from OTA’s this week&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;6:30- What to make of Christian Gonzalez’s continued absence&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;16:00- The latest reports surrounding A.J. Brown&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;21:00- How did Drake Maye look at OTA’s?&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;27:40- Breaking down Phil’s 53-man roster projections&lt;/p&gt;
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Phil Perry welcomes in Mike Giardi to break down this week’s Patriots OTA’s, what we should take from the absence of Christian Gonzalez and Kayshon Boutte, and whether the A.J. Brown trade is the done-deal we thought it was. Then, the guys debate Phil’s initial 53-man roster ahead of minicamp.

Patriots OTA takeaways and checking in on Christian Gonzalez and A.J. Brown with Mike Giardi

Join Phil Perry as he breaks down all 32 starting quarterbacks ahead of the 2026 season. Who are this years biggest risers and fallers? Also, Phil digs into his Mailbag, and Kevin Byard explains how he gets so many interceptions
06:00 - The A-List QBs
17:30 - The Alien Tier QBs
24:30 - The Imperfect, but We're glad to have you! QBs
28:50 - Don't Love it, But we have hope ! QB's
34:10 - You're on the clock! QBs
39:20 - Have to see it QBs
42:10 - Makes you nervous QBs
44:45 - Seen Enough QBs
46:55 - Phil's Mailbag
01:00:20 - Kevin Byard talks Interceptions
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<description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;i&gt;Join Phil Perry as he breaks down all 32 starting quarterbacks ahead of the 2026 season. Who are this years biggest risers and fallers? Also, Phil digs into his Mailbag, and Kevin Byard explains how he gets so many interceptions&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;06:00 - The A-List QBs&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;17:30 - The Alien Tier QBs&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;24:30 - The Imperfect, but We're glad to have you! QBs&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;28:50 - Don't Love it, But we have hope ! QB's&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;34:10 - You're on the clock! QBs&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;39:20 - Have to see it QBs&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;42:10 - Makes you nervous QBs&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;44:45 - Seen Enough QBs&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;46:55 - Phil's Mailbag&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;01:00:20 - Kevin Byard talks Interceptions&lt;/p&gt;
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Join Phil Perry as he breaks down all 32 starting quarterbacks ahead of the 2026 season. Who are this year's biggest risers and fallers? Also, Phil digs into his Mailbag, and Kevin Byard explains how he gets so many interceptions

Phil Perry's Quarterback Rankings 2026

In this episode, we get to know the Patriots' newest LB, the 55th overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft, Gabe Jacas. Phil Perry talks with Illinois HC Bret Bielema about Jacas’ “desire to be great,” then catches up with former Patriot James White—who spent time coaching at Illinois—about why Mike Vrabel and the Patriots will love Jacas' fit in this defense.
00:00 Getting to know Patriots LB Gabe Jacas
03:00 Illinois HC Bret Bielema on Jacas’ “desire to be great”
07:00 James White calls Jacas an “old school, rare breed of football player”
10:30 Which former Patriots LB does Gabe compare to?
17:00 Could the Patriots be following the Seahawks defensive blueprint?
 
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<description>&lt;p&gt;In this episode, we get to know the Patriots' newest LB, the 55th overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft, Gabe Jacas. Phil Perry talks with Illinois HC Bret Bielema about Jacas’ “desire to be great,” then catches up with former Patriot James White—who spent time coaching at Illinois—about why Mike Vrabel and the Patriots will love Jacas' fit in this defense.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;00:00 Getting to know Patriots LB Gabe Jacas&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;03:00 Illinois HC Bret Bielema on Jacas’ “desire to be great”&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;07:00 James White calls Jacas an “old school, rare breed of football player”&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;10:30 Which former Patriots LB does Gabe compare to?&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;17:00 Could the Patriots be following the Seahawks defensive blueprint?&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;
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In this episode, we get to know the Patriots' newest LB, the 55th overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft, Gabe Jacas. Phil Perry talks with Illinois HC Bret Bielema about Jacas’ “desire to be great,” then catches up with former Patriot James White—who spent time coaching at Illinois—about why Mike Vrabel and the Patriots will love Jacas' fit in this defense. 

Why the Patriots have a RARE specimen in Gabe Jacas

Is Eli Raridon the most fascinating draft pick by the Patriots this year? Phil Perry talks with Notre Dame OC/TE Coach Mike Denbrock to get a detailed scouting report on the 95th pick in the 2026 NFL Draft. Later, he discusses how the Patriots could use Raridon and possibly use the Rams’ 13-personnel blueprint. 
00:00 Is Eli Raridon the most fascinating draft pick?
03:15 Notre Dame’s Mike Denbrock on Raridon’s upside
04:00 Why a great TE is a rookie QB's best friend
08:00 NFL player comparisons for Raridon
11:00 How Raridon fits the Patriots’ offensive scheme
13:00 Could the Patriots use the Rams' 13-personnel blueprint?
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<description>&lt;p&gt;Is Eli Raridon the most fascinating draft pick by the Patriots this year? Phil Perry talks with Notre Dame OC/TE Coach Mike Denbrock to get a detailed scouting report on the 95th pick in the 2026 NFL Draft. Later, he discusses how the Patriots could use Raridon and possibly use the Rams’ 13-personnel blueprint. &lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;00:00 Is Eli Raridon the most fascinating draft pick?&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;03:15 Notre Dame’s Mike Denbrock on Raridon’s upside&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;04:00 Why a great TE is a rookie QB's best friend&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;08:00 NFL player comparisons for Raridon&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;11:00 How Raridon fits the Patriots’ offensive scheme&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;13:00 Could the Patriots use the Rams' 13-personnel blueprint?&lt;/p&gt;
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Is Eli Raridon the most fascinating draft pick by the Patriots this year? Phil Perry talks with Notre Dame OC/TE Coach Mike Denbrock to get a detailed scouting report on the 95th pick in the 2026 NFL Draft. Later, he discusses how the Patriots could use Raridon and possibly use the Rams’ 13-personnel blueprint.  

Why Drake Maye could have a new BEST FRIEND in Eli Raridon

"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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