In this episode of the Greg Bedard Patriots Podcast with Nick Cattles, Greg and Nick project the Patriots' opening day starting lineup, providing insights and analysis on key positions and potential starters. They discuss the stability Jacoby Brissett brings to the quarterback position, the new-look wide receiver corps, and the projected top defense. 0:00 - Introduction 0:59 - Analyzing the projected starters for the Patriots team 2:44 - Evaluating the running back position with Rhamondre Steven...
Jun 28, 2024•46 min
In this episode of the Greg Bedard Patriots podcast, Greg rifles through some BSJ member questions that touched on why QBs fail, playing Drake Maye earlier than expected, options at LT and WR via trade, what would be a successful season, and much more! This episode of The Greg Bedard Patriots Podcast is presented by: Prize Picks! Get in on the excitement with PrizePicks, America’s No. 1 Fantasy Sports App, where you can turn your hoops knowledge into serious cash. Download the app today and use ...
Jun 27, 2024•33 min
On this episode of the Greg Bedard Patriots Podcast, Greg and Nick Cattles discuss Chris Simms' annual QB rankings, make a list of the top Patriots' coaches and executives with the most pressure on them, and much more! This episode of The Greg Bedard Patriots Podcast is presented by: Prize Picks! Get in on the excitement with PrizePicks, America’s No. 1 Fantasy Sports App, where you can turn your hoops knowledge into serious cash. Download the app today and use code CLNS for a first deposit matc...
Jun 20, 2024•39 min
On this episode of the Greg Bedard Patriots podcast, greg and Nick Cattles discuss the Celtics' victory as they bring home their 18th NBA Championship, and take a look back at the Patriots' offseason practices and name their best and worst surprises so far with the new Pats roster. That, and much more! This episode of The Greg Bedard Patriots Podcast is presented by: Prize Picks! Get in on the excitement with PrizePicks, America’s No. 1 Fantasy Sports App, where you can turn your hoops knowledge...
Jun 18, 2024•42 min
On this episode of the Greg Bedard Patriots Podcast, Greg and Nick both took in the final practice of the offseason and they broke things down, starting with more offensive line shuffling, the quarterbacks and Drake Maye, how the WR room will shake out, and some players that caught their eye this summer. All that, and much more! This episode of The Greg Bedard Patriots Podcast is presented by: Prize Picks! Get in on the excitement with PrizePicks, America’s No. 1 Fantasy Sports App, where you ca...
Jun 13, 2024•40 min
On this episode of the Greg Bedard Patriots Podcast, Greg and Nick Cattles discuss the Celtics' 2-0 lead in the NBA Finals, Aaron Rodgers not showing at Jets minicamp, Stevenson and Godchaux contract issues, David Andrews' reaction to changes and then broke down the practice- including how much Drake Maye is progressing. Plus a 4 up/4 down from practice. All that, and much more! This episode of The Greg Bedard Patriots Podcast is presented by: Prize Picks! Get in on the excitement with PrizePick...
Jun 11, 2024•58 min
Greg and Nick talk about the Celtics-Mavs NBA Finals matchup, whether minicamp is all that important, three things both will be watching next week, and a mailbag that touched on the competence of the coaching staff and the offensive tackle situation. 0:00 - Intro 0:18 - NBA Finals game one preview with Prize Picks 3:43 - Celtics vs. Mavericks series prediction 6:41 - Importance of Patriots' mandatory mini camp 9:06 - Offensive players' presence at mini camp 12:14 - Anticipation for Matthew Judon...
Jun 06, 2024•41 min•Season 4Ep. 83
In the latest episode of the Greg Bedard Patriots Podcast w/ Nick Cattles, Greg and Nick broke down the Patriots' last open OTA practice, including Drake Maye's ascension to No. 2 reps and a rough offensive practice thanks to a porous offensive line. Check Greg's Coverage out over at www.bostonsportsjournal.com , for $50 on BSJ's annual plan. Not only do you get top-notch analysis of all the Boston pro sports, but if you're a Patriots junkie — and if you're listening to this podcast, you are — t...
Jun 05, 2024•41 min•Season 4Ep. 82
In the latest episode of the Greg Bedard Patriots Podcast w/ Nick Cattles, Greg and Nick discuss Jaylen Waddle's 3-year, $84.75M deal and its implications on the market, including thoughts on Calvin Ridley. They dive into Greg's Javon Baker Red Flag Report, covering surprising comments from executives and what troubled them the most. They also address the process of reporting such information and the background work involved. In Week 2 of OTAs, they highlight three things they liked and three th...
May 31, 2024•52 min•Season 4Ep. 81
In the latest episode of the Greg Bedard Patriots Podcast, Greg goes into deeper detail about his report from this weekend on the Patriots' character concerns, gives further insight into his reporting, and answers your fan mailbag questions. That, and much more! 0:00 - Intro 1:43 - Matthew Judon's youth football camps 3:01 - Courtland Sutton's contract demands and potential trade 5:28 - Annual look back at Patriots draft picks 7:26 - Concerns about Javon Baker's character and background 11:15 - ...
May 28, 2024•28 min•Season 4Ep. 80
In the latest episode of the Greg Bedard Patriots Podcast with Nick Cattles, Greg and Nick react to the biggest Patriots news of the week including Cole Strange's availability this season, the notable absences from practice, Devante Parker retiring, some quotes from Juju, and Drake Maye meeting Tom Brady. All that, and much more! Check Greg's Coverage out over at www.bostonsportsjournal.com , for $50 on BSJ's annual plan. Not only do you get top-notch analysis of all the Boston pro sports, but i...
May 21, 2024•54 min•Season 4Ep. 79
In the latest episode of the Greg Bedard Patriots Podcast with Nick Cattles, Greg and Nick react to the Patriots 2024 schedule and discuss when Drake Maye could play this season. 0:00 David Andrews Extended 5:00 Trade Judon? 7:32 Schedule Reaction 23:55 When could Drake Maye play? 28:47 Patriots Defense playing tons of ELITE QBs Check Greg's Coverage out over at www.bostonsportsjournal.com , for $50 on BSJ's annual plan. Not only do you get top-notch analysis of all the Boston pro sports, but if...
May 17, 2024•46 min•Season 4Ep. 78
In the latest episode of the Greg Bedard Patriots Podcast with Nick Cattles, Greg and Nick give their assessment of rookie camp, the decisions to draft some of these guys, more changes to the Patriots' front office, the impending schedule release, and much more! 00:33 - Impressions of Rookie Camp 04:40 - Gillette without Bill 08:03 - Drake Maye 12:15 - VanPelt’s role with Maye 13:49 - Ja'Lynn Polk 16:01 - PrizePicks 17:21 - Javon Baker 18:50 - Baker’s comments 21:40 - Decision to draft Milton 23...
May 14, 2024•39 min•Season 4Ep. 77
In the latest episode of the Greg Bedard Patriots Podcast with Nick Cattles, Greg and Nick give their insight into what to expect from Patriots' rookie mini-camp, take a look at some of the candidates the Pats have interviewed in their search, talk about the importance of titles in the front office, and the role of Johnathan Kraft. That, and much more! 00:38 - Bruins Reaction 08:05 - Rookie mini-camp 12:11 - PrizePicks 13:30 - “GM” “Search” 18:03 - Brandon Hunt interview 23:30 - GameTime 24:50 -...
May 09, 2024•1 hr 1 min•Season 4Ep. 76
In the latest episode of the Greg Bedard Patriots Podcast with Nick Cattles, Greg and Nick react to the Patriots' ongoing GM search and the issues the team is facing therein, react to some personnel news, and Greg gives his full annual re-draft. That, and much more! 00:45 - Nathan Rourke waived 05:11 - Calvin Anderson 09:44 - Christian Gonzalez OTAs 13:04 - Pats’ GM Search 24:23 - PRIZEPICKS 25:42 - Greg’s Re-Draft 40:55 - GameTime 42:12 - Greg’s Re-Draft (cont) 46:50 - Roast of Tom Brady Check ...
May 07, 2024•57 min•Season 4Ep. 75
In the latest episode of the Greg Bedard Patriots Podcast with Nick Cattles, Greg and Nick delve into Jerod Mayo's influence on the team and address questions from the draft mailbag. The discussion kicks off with an analysis of NFL Network's Cameron Wolfe's story on Mayo's role with the Patriots. The episode wraps up with a focus on the draft mailbag, where they tackle a variety of listener-submitted questions related to the team's draft strategy and prospects. Check Greg's Coverage out over at ...
May 03, 2024•51 min•Season 4Ep. 74
In the latest episode of the Greg Bedard Patriots Podcast, Greg and Nick discuss Christian Barmore's significant 4-year contract extension worth up to $92 million. They also evaluate New England's Day 3 draft picks, providing grades for each selection. EPISODE TIMELINE: 0:00 Christian Barmore extended 6:38 WR Troy Franklin’s fall 8:20 OG Layden Robinson 18:05 WR Javon Baker 22:34 CB Marcellas Dial 22:50 QB Joe Milton 30:07 TE Jaheim Bell 30:50 Lightning Round Post-Draft Questions 38:15 Pecking o...
May 01, 2024•50 min•Season 4Ep. 73
In the latest episode of the Greg Bedard Patriots Podcast, Greg and Nick provided reactions to the first two days of the NFL draft. They discussed the Patriots' decision not to trade out of the third pick, choosing quarterback Drake Maye instead, and explained why it was a strategic move. They also analyzed the Patriots' second-round decision to trade down for better positioning later in the draft, selecting Ja’Lynn Polk and offensive lineman Caedan Wallace. The episode wrapped up with a preview...
Apr 27, 2024•1 hr 14 min•Season 4Ep. 72
It's draft week on the Greg Bedard Patriots Podcast, Join Greg and Nick for an in-depth analysis of the New England Patriots' draft strategies and possibilities. This week, they break down the latest draft week headlines and discuss crucial questions facing the Patriots as they head into one of the most pivotal drafts in franchise history. EPISODE TIMELINE: 0:00 Russini/Graff: Jonathan Kraft “heavily involved” 12:40 MassLive: The offers for #3 have been “laughable”...Waiting for a serious offer”...
Apr 23, 2024•44 min•Season 4Ep. 71
In the latest episode of the Greg Bedard Patriots Podcast with Nick Cattles, Greg and Nick delve into a variety of topics following Eliot Wolf's recent press conference. They start by discussing the key points from Wolf's talk, especially his comments on the wide receiver situation. They then explore the likelihood of a draft trade and whether the Patriots have decided on their pick. Discussion continues with whether JJ McCarthy is still a contender for the Patriots' third overall pick and the t...
Apr 18, 2024•55 min•Season 4Ep. 70
In the latest episode of the Greg Bedard Patriots Podcast with Nick Cattles, Greg and Nick delve into recent developments concerning the Patriots, including visits from quarterbacks J.J. McCarthy and Michael Penix Jr. They also discuss the latest moves in the NFL wide receiver market and explore insights from Greg's column, which features a source detailing the process of selecting a quarterback. EPISODE TIMELINE: 0:00 McCarthy visited yesterday 4:14 What to expect from Patriots in meetings 5:20...
Apr 16, 2024•45 min•Season 4Ep. 69
In today's episode of the Greg Bedard Patriots Podcast with Nick Cattles, Greg and Nick give their full mock drafts and discuss what the Patriots may do with their premium draft position. That, and much more! Check Greg's Coverage out over at www.bostonsportsjournal.com , for $50 on BSJ's annual plan. Not only do you get top-notch analysis of all the Boston pro sports, but if you're a Patriots junkie — and if you're listening to this podcast, you are — then a membership at BSJ gives you access t...
Apr 12, 2024•52 min•Season 4Ep. 68
In the latest episode of the Greg Bedard Patriots Podcast with Nick Cattles, Greg and Nick delve into the quarterback situation for the New England Patriots. They share their rankings for the Patriots' quarterbacks and also discuss Mike Giardi's Mock Draft 2.0. Check Greg's Coverage out over at www.bostonsportsjournal.com , for $50 on BSJ's annual plan. Not only do you get top-notch analysis of all the Boston pro sports, but if you're a Patriots junkie — and if you're listening to this podcast, ...
Apr 11, 2024•56 min•Season 4Ep. 67
In the latest episode of the Greg Bedard Patriots Podcast with Nick Cattles, hosts Greg and Nick discuss several important topics affecting the New England Patriots and the AFC East. They start by analyzing the impact of the Buffalo Bills trading Stefon Diggs to the Houston Texans and consider how this move shifts the balance within the division. They then assess the current state of the AFC East and debate whether the Patriots have a chance to compete for the top spot. The conversation also inc...
Apr 04, 2024•44 min•Season 4Ep. 66
In the latest episode of the Greg Bedard Patriots Podcast with Nick Cattles, Greg and Nick dive into the pro days of Jayden Daniels and Drake Maye, exploring the latest intel on the top quarterback prospects. They also discuss the NFL's perspective on the options available at the third overall pick and speculate on what the league thinks the Patriots might do. Additionally, they share their own thoughts on what the Patriots should do and examine any mock drafts that are worth commenting on. EPIS...
Apr 02, 2024•47 min•Season 4Ep. 65
Greg Bedard and Nick Cattles give their thoughts on Robert Kraft's press conference at the league meetings. Kraft ruffled feathers with many of his answers, and avoided some questions entirely. Could it be time for Jonathan Kraft to take the podium in these media appearances? EPISODE TIMELINE: 00:20 - Kraft on Wolf’s future 04:30 - Calvin Ridley’s Decision 08:45 - Kraft on QB at #3 13:52 - PrizePicks 14:52 - Playoff Expectations 18:38 - NFLPA Survey 20:15 - Johnathan Kraft’s role 25:37 - Workout...
Mar 27, 2024•44 min•Season 4Ep. 64
Greg Bedard and Nick Cattles take a closer look at Jerod Mayo's statements on the team, and draw some inferences on what some of his quotes could mean for the immediate future of the Patriots, a peek behind the curtain into the organization's opinions on the top QB's in the draft, Mayo's early standing with the fans, and much more! EPISODE TIMELINE: 00:44 - Jerod Mayo True or False 08:27 - Trading the #3 Pick 09:51 - Mayo Quotes on Drake maye 15:30 - PrizePicks 16:28 - Trading Down / Michael Pen...
Mar 26, 2024•49 min•Season 4Ep. 63
In this episode, Greg Bedard is joined by Tom Silverstein to discuss the New England Patriots' rebuild from a Green Bay Packers perspective. They explore Eliot Wolf's background and readiness for a significant role, why he lost out to Brian Gutekunst for the Packers' GM position, and the contributions of coaches like Alonzo Highsmith, Alex Van Pelt, Ben McAdoo, and Jerry Montgomery. They draw parallels between the Packers' rebuild in the early 1990s and the current state of the Patriots, discuss...
Mar 21, 2024•48 min•Season 4Ep. 62
Greg Bedard and Nick Cattles give their thoughts on the Patriots' free agency thus far as the team misses out on some key free agents as the team is set to rebuild, and Greg has some concern about Jerod Mayo. That, and much more! EPISODE TIMELINE: 00:30 - Pats reportedly not trading #3 pick 03:57 - Onwenu at right tackle 08:30 - Tyron Smith 11:52 - Jonah Williams 14:50 - Charles Leno Jr 17:33 - Trading for a WR 19:50 - PrizePicks 20:50 - KJ Osborn 23:40 - Have the Patriots improved? 33:30 - Wolf...
Mar 19, 2024•52 min•Season 4Ep. 61
Greg Bedard and Nick Cattles react to the signing of Calvin Ridley in Tennessee following reports of the Patriots making an offer to him. What does this mean for the Pats' free agency going forward, how fans feel about free agency so far, who the team may target next, and much more! EPISODE TIMELINE: 00:45 - Calvin Ridley to Titans 06:26 - Pats’ Offer to Ridley 13:45 - Managing Pats’ Spending 16:52 - PrizePicks 17:50 - Willingness to Spend in FA 19:24 - Pivot from Ridley 22:10 - Offseason Simila...
Mar 15, 2024•50 min•Season 4Ep. 60
