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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&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;
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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. 

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Why the Patriots have a RARE specimen in Gabe Jacas

Why the Patriots have a RARE specimen in Gabe Jacas

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