In this segment from the Greg Bedard Patriots Podcast, Greg gives his thoughts and immediate reactions to the first few days of Patriots OTAs, including attendance and the noticeable difference in the Patriots offensive approach This Segment of the Greg Bedard Patriots Podcast w/ Nick Cattles Podcast is brought to you by: FanDuel Sportsbook. The exclusive wagering partner of the CLNS Media Network. Get a NO SWEAT FIRST BET up to $1000 DOLLARS when you visit https://FanDuel.com/BOSTON! That’s $10...
Jun 08, 2023•8 min
Patriots First-round CB Christian Gonzalez made his debut in front of reporters on Wednesday. CLNS Media's John Zannis and Taylor Kyles discuss what they saw out of the rookie. They also react to his impressive one-handed catch during high-point drills. This segment is sponsored by: FanDuel Sportsbook is the exclusive wagering partner of the CLNS Media Network. Get a NO SWEAT FIRST BET up to $1000 DOLLARS when you visit https://FanDuel.com/BOSTON! That’s $1000 back in BONUS BETS if your first be...
Jun 07, 2023•8 min
FOXBORO -- Boston Sports Journal's Greg Bedard gives his main takeaways from Day 2 of Patriots OTAs on Tuesday. This practice was New England's second practice of the offseason that was open to the media. This segment was sponsored by: FanDuel Sportsbook is the exclusive wagering partner of the CLNS Media Network. Get a NO SWEAT FIRST BET up to $1000 DOLLARS when you visit https://FanDuel.com/BOSTON! That’s $1000 back in BONUS BETS if your first bet doesn’t win. 21+ in select states. First onlin...
Jun 06, 2023•6 min
Alex Barth of 98.5 The Sports Hub and Pat Pulpit's Brian Hines discuss a very 'normal' practice on Day 1 of Patriots OTAs. Patriots QB Mac Jones called the practice 'normal' which stands out given last year's well documented issues under Matt Patricia and Joe Judge. " It's been really good. It's been normal. I think everything he's done so far has been really good," Mac Jones said after practice. "I think the communication is the most important part, and trust. I think it all starts with that wh...
Jun 03, 2023•11 min
Alex Barth of 98.5 The Sports Hub and Pat Pulpit's Brian Hines discuss what they saw from Tyquan Thornton on Day 1 of Patriots OTA practice. This episode of the Patriots Beat Podcast is brought to you by: FanDuel Sportsbook, the exclusive wagering partner of the CLNS Media Network. Get a NO SWEAT FIRST BET up to $1000 DOLLARS when you visit https://FanDuel.com/BOSTON! That’s $1000 back in BONUS BETS if your first bet doesn’t win. 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. $10 Depo...
Jun 02, 2023•6 min
FOXBORO -- Boston Sports Journal's Greg Bedard gives his main takaways from Patriots OTAs on Wednesday. This practice was New England's first practice of the offseason that was open to the media. FanDuel Sportsbook is the exclusive wagering partner of the CLNS Media Network. Get a NO SWEAT FIRST BET up to $1000 DOLLARS when you visit https://FanDuel.com/BOSTON! That’s $1000 back in BONUS BETS if your first bet doesn’t win. 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. $10 Deposit req...
Jun 01, 2023•7 min
Super Bowl champion and former Patriots running back James White hopped on Pats Interference to talk with Andrew Callahan about the Patriots offseason, OTAs, and more, including some of their signings and moves during free agency. The Patriots scooped former Jaguars and Jets running back James Robinson, a former 1,000 yard rusher who was acquired midseason by New York and let go in free agency. Now with New England, can he return to form and play a key part in the Patriots backfield with Damien ...
May 18, 2023•9 min
The NFL schedule has been released for the upcoming season, and it looks like the Patriots will be jumping right into the fire to start things off. With a boatload of tough matchups from the jump, this New England team will be pressured and tested very early. As all the teams around them in the AFC East improve significantly, the roster has improved only slightly around the edges, especially on defense. Have the Patriots slid down the list of teams in their division? Are they the 4th best defens...
May 18, 2023•11 min
Cody Alexander of MatchQuarters joins CLNS Media's Taylor Kyles on Patriots Press pass to dissect the Patriots hybrid defense. They also discuss Cody's recent piece: The many faces of Bill Belichick - Part 1 Read Cody's piece HERE: https://matchquarters.substack.com/p/the-many-faces-of-bill-belichick 0:00 Cody on The many faces of Bill Belichick - Part 1 5:00 Usage of Jabrill Peppers 8:00 Bill's coverage vs elite offenses 13:28 Safety situation 17:00 Christian Gonzalez pick 21L00 Keion White mak...
May 17, 2023•33 min
After the New England Patriots draft stud corner Christian Gonzalez with the 17th overall pick, the Patriots secondary has gotten a major boost as it's taken shape. With the first rounder expected to start as a CB1, Jack and Jonathan Jones filing in as well as Myles Bryant, where does that leave Marcus Jones? The speedy defensive back was a big silver lining from last year's rough season, including some big plays on offense. With him suddenly buried behind the depth at safety and corner, is ther...
May 11, 2023•10 min
CLNS Media's Taylor Kyles interviews ESPNs Field Yates as they review the entire Patriots 2023 Draft Class. FanDuel Sportsbook is the exclusive wagering partner of the CLNS Media Network. Get a NO SWEAT FIRST BET up to $1000 DOLLARS when you visit https://FanDuel.com/BOSTON ! That’s $1000 back in BONUS BETS if your first bet doesn’t win. 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. $10 Deposit req. Refund issued as non-withdrawable bonus bets that expire in 14 days. Restrictions app...
May 08, 2023•41 min
CLNS Media's Taylor Kyles interviews SB Nation's Mark Schofield to discuss the Patriots 2023 Draft Class. 0:00 Mark Schofield on his F1 Coverage 3:00 Christian Gonazlez is CB1 11:00 Patriots add O-Line depth 17:30 Patriots add Kayshon Boutte, Demario Douglas: Do Pats have enough talent? 22:45 Patriots had a good draft 27:25 Patriots sign UDFA Malik Cunningham ------------------ FanDuel Sportsbook is the exclusive wagering partner of the CLNS Media Network. Get a NO SWEAT FIRST BET up to $1000 DO...
May 05, 2023•36 min
Louisville QB Malik Cunningham signed a contract with $200k in total guarantees and a $30k signing bonus with the Patriots. CLNS Media's Taylor Kyles and John Zannis react to the UDFA signing and discuss if he could compete with the current Patriots QBs. ------------------ FanDuel Sportsbook is the exclusive wagering partner of the CLNS Media Network. Get a NO SWEAT FIRST BET up to $1000 DOLLARS when you visit https://FanDuel.com/BOSTON! That’s $1000 back in BONUS BETS if your first bet doesn’t ...
May 03, 2023•7 min
In the Fourth Round of the 2023 NFL Draft the Patriots drafted Guard Sidy Sow from Eastern Michigan with the 117th overall pick. CLNS Media's Taylor Kyles and John Zannis react to the pick. ------------------ CLNS is powered by FanDuel. Gambling is now legal in Massachusetts! To celebrate, CLNS and FanDuel are giving players $200 when they bet $5. To claim your offer, go to https://FanDuel.com/BOSTON 21+ and present in MA. First online real money wager only. $10 first deposit required. Bonus iss...
May 02, 2023•11 min
In the Fourth Round of the 2023 NFL Draft the Patriots drafted Center Jake Andrews from Troy with the 107th overall pick. CLNS Media's Taylor Kyles and John Zannis react to the pick. ----------------- CLNS is powered by FanDuel. Gambling is now legal in Massachusetts! To celebrate, CLNS and FanDuel are giving players $200 when they bet $5. To claim your offer, go to https://FanDuel.com/BOSTON 21+ and present in MA. First online real money wager only. $10 first deposit required. Bonus issued as n...
May 02, 2023•8 min
In the Sixth Round of the 2023 NFL Draft the New England Patriots selected WR Kayshon Boutte with the 187th overall pick. Boutte averaged 6.4 YAC per catch while at LSU and many considered him to be a first-round talent, but fell due to character concerns. CLNS Media's Taylor Kyles and John Zannis react to the pick. ------------------ CLNS is powered by FanDuel. Gambling is now legal in Massachusetts! To celebrate, CLNS and FanDuel are giving players $200 when they bet $5. To claim your offer, g...
May 02, 2023•10 min
With the NFL offseason in full swing, the New England Patriots had the new additions to their coaching staff meet with the public for the first time to discuss the state of the team. One common thread in the comments and tone of these press conferences is how the Mac Jones situation was avoided. New Offensive Coordinator Bill O'Brien didn't speak on Jones, and the general feel is the Patriots regime is staying loyal with Belichick. Greg Bedard weighs in and gives his thoughts on the vibes around...
Apr 21, 2023•12 min
With the NFL Draft inching closer and closer, Greg Bedard and Nick Cattles whip up their own mock drafts and piece together who the Patriots would take with the 14th overall pick. While Greg Bedard takes Paris Johnson Jr., Nick Cattles chooses to go with Christian Gonzalez. Will the Patriots draft either of these elite talents? Who would you choose to draft? Join Bedard and Cattles as they break it down! FanDuel, the exclusive wagering partner of the CLNS Media Network. New customers in Mass can...
Apr 14, 2023•7 min
After a recent report from Albert Breer, there are rumors that the Patriots internally saw little to no difference between Mac Jones and Bailey Zappe, feeling that Zappe was more coachable and running the offense better than Jones this past season. It's this sentiment that allegedly led to the Patriots testing the waters on a Mac Jones trade. Is there any substance to this? Greg Bedard reacts to the Breer report on Jones and Zappe! ------------------ CLNS is powered by FanDuel. Gambling is now l...
Apr 14, 2023•7 min
As the NFL draft approaches, more and more chatter has become public about teams meeting with players leading up to draft day, including the New England Patriots. These meetings have led a lot of people reading the tea leaves and jumping to conclusions on who is drafting who. Greg Bedard dismisses the idea, and discourages people for looking too much into these meetings, comparing with previous drafts and who the Patriots met with before them. CLNS is powered by FanDuel. Gambling is now legal in...
Apr 08, 2023•6 min
A recent report linked the New England Patriots with star BC Eagles receiver Zay Flowers, who met with the team as well as offensive coordinator Bill O'Brien to run through the entire playbook in a private meeting that lasted the entire day. Flowers had previously learned the whole playbook at the Shrine Bowl. With all of the buzz and clear interest, will the Patriots select Flowers at 14th overall? Patriots Beat goes through their latest mock draft and had New England pulling the trigger on the...
Apr 08, 2023•6 min
New England Patriots Head Coach Bill Belichick and owner Robert Kraft have been sending mixed messages on Mac Jones, including Kraft speaking highly on Jones only to have rumors leak out that Belichick was gauging the trade market on the young QB. Reports came out that Mac also went to Alabama coaches last year during the team's offensive struggles, which is something that angered Belichick and seems to have stuck in his memory. As the Patriots offseason continues and heads towards training camp...
Apr 07, 2023•17 min
CLNS Media's Taylor Kyles continues off his "Perfect Patriots" series with Boston College Wide Receiver Zay Flowers. Flowers could bring electric playmaking ability similar to former Patriots Julian Edelman’s Z/slot role. NFL Network Insider Tom Pelissero reported on Thursday that Flowers spent the day learning the offense with Bill O’Brien on his visit. Could New England select the speedy WR in Round 1? CHECKOUT all of Taylor's work here: https://www.clnsmedia.com/author/taylor-kyles/ CLNS is p...
Apr 07, 2023•6 min
Jeff Howe of The Athletic reported tha the Patriots have quietly shown interest in adding another blue-chip back in the draft. CLNS Media's Taylor Kyles reacts to the report and discussed if Texas' Bijan Robinson or Alabama’s Jahmyr Gibbs could be an option for New England. New England currently has Rhamondre Stevenson, James Robinson, Pierre Strong Jr., and Ty Montgomery on their Running Back depth chart. ------------------ CLNS is powered by FanDuel. Gambling is now legal in Massachusetts! To ...
Apr 07, 2023•5 min
In recent comments that surfaced, Robert Kraft referred to Jerod Mayo as the "heir apparent" to New England Patriots Head Coach Bill Belichick. Is this truly how the organization views Jerod Mayo? What does this mean for Belichick for this season and beyond in terms of his future in New England? Greg Bedard and Nick Cattles weigh in and discuss Kraft's comments. Indeed! Visit https://Indeed.com/BEDARD to start hiring now. Indeed knows when you’re growing your own business, you have to make every...
Apr 06, 2023•8 min
As the Mac Jones rumors swirl, Greg Bedard gives his immediate reactions and take on the "report" from PFT's Mike Florio, and what it means for Bill Belichick and the New England Patriots. Is there truth to the trade rumors surrounding Mac? Or is it just all smoke and no fire? CLNS is powered by FanDuel. Gambling is now legal in Massachusetts! To celebrate, CLNS and FanDuel are giving players $200 when they bet $5. To claim your offer, go to https://FanDuel.com/BOSTON 21+ and present in MA. Firs...
Apr 06, 2023•8 min
CLNS Media's Taylor Kyles kicks off his "Perfect Patriots" series with Oregon Cornerback Christian Gonzalez. The Patriots would likely have to trade up for Gonzalez and Kyles explains why it is worth it. This ‘Perfect Patriots” series will explore prospects all over the draft who would be great in New England based on scheme fit, team needs, and positional value. CHECKOUT all of Taylor's work here: https://www.clnsmedia.com/author/taylor-kyles/ ------------------ CLNS is powered by FanDuel. Gamb...
Apr 04, 2023•6 min
Robert Kraft spoke to reporters at the NFL Owners Meetings. Kraft aid Meek Mill texted him 3 or 4 days ago and said Lamar Jackson wants to be a member of the Patriots. Kraft said it was Bill’s decision to make. CLNS Media's Taylor Kyles reacts to the news. CLNS is powered by FanDuel. Gambling is now legal in Massachusetts! To celebrate, CLNS and FanDuel are giving players $200 when they bet $5. To claim your offer, go to https://fanduel.com/Boston 21+ and present in MA. First online real money w...
Mar 27, 2023•5 min
The Nelson Agholor era in New England is officially over. The Baltimore Ravens reached a deal with Agholor. The deal is for one-year with a $3.25 million base salary and can max out at $6.25 million with incentives, sources confirmed to ESPN. CLNS Media's Taylor Kyles reacts to the move and discusses what went wrong in New England for Nelson. The deal is for one-year with a $3.25 million base salary and can max out at $6.25 million with incentives, sources confirmed to ESPN. The deal was first r...
Mar 24, 2023•4 min
he Patriots and LB Chris Board agreed to a 2 year deal worth up to $6.7 million on Friday. During last season Patriots Head Coach Called Board the best special teams player New England would face all season. READ all pur Taylor's Work Here: https://www.clnsmedia.com/author/tayl... ------------------ CLNS is powered by FanDuel. Gambling is now legal in Massachusetts! To celebrate, CLNS and FanDuel are giving players $200 when they bet $5. To claim your offer, go to https://fanduel.com/Boston 21+ ...
Mar 18, 2023•4 min
