Phil Perry dives deep into NFL pass protection, ranking every team's offensive line. But where do the New England Patriots stand when it comes to protecting Drake Maye? Have they truly done enough to give him the clean pocket he needs to succeed? Find out where the Patriots rank league-wide and what it means for Maye's development. 4:00-Ranking the offensive lines around the NFL 8:30-Which category do the Patriots fall under? 13:30-Phil's full breakdown of the Patriots’ overall ranks 16:30-Overa...
Jul 01, 2025•30 min•Ep. 374
Phil Perry continues his "Three P's" series - playmakers, play-callers, and protection. In this episode, he breaks down the play-callers, and where Josh McDaniels ranks among offensive play-callers in the league. Phil also breaks down how McDaniels can get Drake Maye and the Pats to exceed expectations. 03:30: Josh McDaniels is the most interesting person to watch at 1 Patriot Place this season 11:00: If Drake Maye can handle everything Josh McDaniels throws at him, the offense could be better t...
Jun 24, 2025•42 min•Ep. 373
Phil Perry kicks off his "Three P's" series - playmakers, playcallers, and protection. He starts with a deep dive into playmakers, ranking the top talent across the league and analyzing where the Patriots stack up. Plus, Phil answers your mailbag questions. 1:00 - Overall thoughts on Patriots' group of weapons 20:00 - Playmaker rankings 53:00 - Answering your mailbag questions WATCH every episode of The Next Pats podcast on YouTube Follow NBC Sports Boston: NBCSportsBoston.com X @NBCSpatriots Fa...
Jun 20, 2025•1 hr 24 min•Ep. 372
Phil Perry is wrapping up what he saw from Patriots minicamp, giving us his 'way too early' 52-man roster projection and wrapping up with his latest mailbag! 02:00 - Takeaways from Patriots minicamp - offense improves but still a lot of work to do to get to where they want to be in the regular season 09:30 - No-huddle period miscommunication between Stefon Diggs, Hunter Henry and Drake Maye 11:55 - Phil is concerned about the interior offensive line 15:48 - Patriots secondary looked NASTY! Chris...
Jun 13, 2025•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 371
Phil Perry is back with a new episode of the Next Pats Podcast. Phil discusses Aaron Rodgers to the Steelers, 8 things to look out for during Patriots minicamp next week, and takes your questions with a new mailbag! 2:15: Aaron Rodgers to the Pittsburgh Steelers - what it means for the Patriots and what NFL evaluators are saying about him 7:45: 8 things to look out for at Patriots mini camp next week, including a deep dive into Stefon Diggs and Rookie Kyle Williams 18:00: We hear from receivers ...
Jun 06, 2025•1 hr•Ep. 370
Phil's tackling all your mailbag questions this week, covering everything from Drake Maye’s demeanor at OTAs to how the Patriots might approach the Stefon Diggs situation. He also dives into whether growing pains could linger into the start of the season and wraps it all up with a breakdown of his latest quarterback rankings 4:00-Examining Drake Maye’s demeanor at OTAs 16:00 - Should we expect growing pains to carry over into the season? 28:30 - How will the Patriots handle the Diggs situation? ...
May 30, 2025•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 369
Phil Perry empties his notebook with his biggest takeaways from Patriots OTAs on Tuesday. Later, Phil talks with Cal’s head coach Justin Wilcox to get to know more about Craig Woodson. 4:00-Let's not panic about Drake Maye throwing 4 interceptions 11:00-How much will be on Maye’s plate under a Josh McDaniels’ offense? 15:30-The offensive variety we saw from McDaniels 18:30-First impressions of the rookies 28:00-Justin Wilcox interview WATCH every episode of The Next Pats podcast on YouTube Follo...
May 21, 2025•43 min•Ep. 368
An undrafted free agent RB who used to be a steer-wrestler and turned down NIL money to stay a captain at UC Davis?!? Phil Perry talks with UC Davis head coach, Tim Plough, to get more insight on Lan Larison. 2:00-Perry's first impressions of Lan Larison at rookie mini-camp 6:30-Tim Plough on the football character of Larison 11:00-Plough on where the Patriots can use Lan 21:00-Lan turned down NIL money to stay with his team WATCH every episode of The Next Pats podcast on YouTube Follow NBC Spor...
May 12, 2025•37 min•Ep. 367
Phil Perry opens up the notebook and shares his main takeaways from the Patriots' first day of rookie minicamp. 2:20- Phil reacts to defensive coordinator Terrell Williams not being at practice due to a "traumatic" health scare 4:40- Who was, and wasn't, in attendance for the rookies on Friday? 8:20- Takeaway 1: Mike Vrabel's hands-on coaching approach continues to impress and entertain 12:10- Takeaway 2: Will Campbell was at left tackle -- and ONLY at left tackle on Friday 16:30- Takeaway 3: Jo...
May 09, 2025•26 min•Ep. 366
Phil Perry talks with Aaron Best, Head coach at Eastern Washington University, to get his scouting report on Efton Chism III. How similar is his game to former EWU Eagle Cooper Kupp? Later, Phil breaks down his ‘most improved’ players on the Patriots’ roster heading into next season. 1:00-The scouting report on Efton Chism III 6:30-Coach Aaron Best on the football character of Chism 12:00-Could Chism be Cooper Kupp 2.0? 26:30-’Most improved’ players on the Patriots’ roster WATCH every episode of...
May 07, 2025•44 min•Ep. 365
Phil Perry talks with James White to get his reaction to the Patriots drafting TreVeyon Henderson in the 2025 NFL Draft. James explains why this was a “home run” pick for the Patriots, and breaks down what he likes about Henderson’s game. 6:00-James White calls TreVeyon Henderson a “home run” pick 8:00-Biggest challenge for Henderson to learn Josh McDaniels offense 12:30-White breaks down highlights from Henderson 19:00-Analyzing Henderson's impressive pass protection WATCH every episode of The ...
May 01, 2025•28 min•Ep. 364
Phil Perry gives his draft grades for the Patriots’ 2025 Draft; which players can impact the team next season? Later, Tyler Dunne joins to give a Buffalo Bills perspective on how the Patriots roster is shaping up...and whether they are the next-best team in the AFC East. 3:00-Phil gives his report card for the Patriots’ draft 14:30-Tyler Dunne on the state of the Buffalo Bills 29:00-What should Patriots fan expect from Mack Hollins? 37:00-Josh Allen/Drake Maye rookie season comparison 41:00-Can ...
Apr 30, 2025•1 hr 17 min•Ep. 363
Tom Curran and Phil Perry give their complete recap of the Patriots’ 2025 NFL Draft. How well did the Patriots execute a game plan to address all their roster needs? 1:00- Patriots draft for value in the first five rounds 11:10- Breaking down the roster fits for each of the team's draft picks 32:30- Which pick made you wince the most? 36:00- What was your favorite pick? 37:15- Live reaction to the Patriots drafting a long snapper (Phil was not happy) 42:45- What happened with Sheddeur Sanders? 5...
Apr 27, 2025•55 min•Ep. 362
A best-of selection from NBC Sports Boston’s ‘On the Clock’ coverage of night two of the 2025 NFL Draft, featuring Tom Curran, Phil Perry and Albert Breer reacting to the Patriots’ round two and three picks. 1:00- Tom and Phil offer instant reaction and analysis to the Patriots’ second-round pick, TreVeyon Henderson, running back out of Ohio State 11:40- Former NFL QB Matt Cassel breaks down what he saw from Henderson in college 13:15- Tom and Phil welcome in Albert Breer to react to the Henders...
Apr 26, 2025•28 min•Ep. 361
A best-of selection from NBC Sports Boston’s ‘On the Clock’ coverage of night one of the 2025 NFL Draft, featuring Tom Curran, Phil Perry, Albert Breer, Brian Hoyer, BC Eagles head coach Bill O’Brien, and more! 1:00- Tom Curran, Phil Perry, Brian Hoyer and Albert Breer join Tom Giles to offer instant reaction and analysis to the selection 12:00- Mike Vrabel and Will Campbell speak following the pick 13:20- Bill O’Brien joins to break down the pick and why he thinks Campbell will be a success in ...
Apr 25, 2025•30 min•Ep. 360
Phil Perry breaks down the BEST FITS for the Patriots in the draft when it comes to WR and Edge. Later, Albert Breer joins to give his predictions for the first round of the NFL Draft, and gives a ‘wildcard’ pick the Patriots could take. 3:30-Phil's best fits at WR in the draft for the Patriots 12:00-Best fits at Edge in the draft 18:30-Albert Breer gives his predictions for the first round of the draft 27:00-What would be the ‘wildcard’ pick for the Patriots? 34:00-Where do the Patriots target ...
Apr 23, 2025•43 min•Ep. 359
Phil Perry did a LIVE Patriots Mock Draft on Wednesday. Fans could vote for the player the Patriots should take in each round of the upcoming 2025 NFL Draft. Check out the video version on the NBC Sports Boston YouTube page. WATCH every episode of The Next Pats podcast on YouTube Follow NBC Sports Boston: NBCSportsBoston.com X @NBCSpatriots Facebook Instagram TikTok...
Apr 17, 2025•1 hr 20 min•Ep. 358
Who will be the best options on Day 2 and 3 of the NFL Draft? Phil Perry talks with Emory Hunt of CBS Sports to get his take on some of the best kept secrets in the draft. 2:00-Phil Perry’s favorite options for Day 2 and 3 20:30-Emory Hunt breaks down the best Day 2 and 3 LT options for the Patriots 27:30-How can the Patriots get WR help later in the draft? 34:30-Breaking down the best RB options WATCH every episode of The Next Pats podcast on YouTube Follow NBC Sports Boston: NBCSportsBoston.co...
Apr 09, 2025•46 min•Ep. 357
Phil Perry breaks down his Patriots seven-round mock draft 6.0. Later, Cynthia Frelund joins to talk about why the Patriots should be taking calls for the No. 4 pick. 2:00- Phil's seven-round mock draft 6.0 8:00-Patriots trade back, then back up! 25:30-Best fits at RB for the Patriots 36:00-Conversation with Cynthia Frelund WATCH every episode of The Next Pats podcast on YouTube Follow NBC Sports Boston: NBCSportsBoston.com X @NBCSpatriots Facebook Instagram TikTok...
Apr 02, 2025•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 356
Phil Perry is joined by WEEI’s Jon Lyons to react to the Patriots signing Stefon Diggs. What does this mean for their draft strategy? They also rank their top 5 free-agent signings so far. 2:00-Reaction to the Stefon Diggs signing 19:00-Latest Draft news 27:00-Can Diggs be the Patriots’ No. 1 WR? 34:45-Does Diggs signing take Travis Hunter off the board? 45:00-Ranking the top 5 free-agent acquisitions so far WATCH every episode of The Next Pats podcast on YouTube Follow NBC Sports Boston: NBCSpo...
Mar 26, 2025•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 355
Phil Perry catches you up on the latest Patriots news, including why he thinks Stefon Diggs is a better fit than most people think. Also, is Travis Hunter at No. 4 a real possibility? Later, Phil breaks down his latest mock draft. 3:30-Latest news on Stefon Diggs 23:00-Draft buzz: Will Travis Hunter fall to the Patriots at No. 4? 40:00-Phil breaks down his latest mock draft WATCH every episode of The Next Pats podcast on YouTube Follow NBC Sports Boston: NBCSportsBoston.com X @NBCSpatriots Faceb...
Mar 21, 2025•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 354
Phil Perry recaps a busy week for the New England Patriots and gets to your Next Pats mailbag questions. Who should the Patriots target now that Cooper Kupp is not available? Later, we talk with Rhett Lewis of the NFL Network to discuss options for the Patriots in the draft. 2:00-Reaction to the Patriots releasing David Andrews 24:00-Other WR options 1:15:00-Interview with Rhett Lewis WATCH every episode of The Next Pats podcast on YouTube Follow NBC Sports Boston: NBCSportsBoston.com X @NBCSpat...
Mar 15, 2025•1 hr 28 min•Ep. 353
With the start of the NFL's legal tampering period less than a week away and teams already making moves, Phil Perry offers up his free agency strategy for the Patriots before revealing his latest 7-round mock draft for the team. Then, Phil welcomes in NFL Draft analyst Lance Zierlein from the NFL Combine in Indianapolis to break down this year's draft class. 3:10- Phil shares his options A, B and C for the Patriots at left tackle, wide receiver, and edge rusher 26:50- Phil reveals his latest 7-r...
Mar 06, 2025•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 352
Sports Illustrated and MMQB’s Albert Breer joins Phil Perry from the NFL Combine to react to all the Patriots and draft news from the week in Indianapolis. 5:20- Does Eliot Wolf really have final say? 9:50- Assessing how much money the Patriots will spend in free agency **12:00- Are the Commanders the best blueprint for the Patriots to follow? **16:00- Could the Patriots really land Travis Hunter at 4thoverall? WATCH every episode of The Next Pats podcast on YouTube Follow NBC Sports Boston: NBC...
Feb 28, 2025•24 min•Ep. 351
Phil Perry reports from the NFL Combine on his biggest takeaways from Eliot Wolf’s media availability on Wednesday. Phil also gives us the latest draft buzz from the combine, could Travis Hunter be available at 4? Later, Dane Brugler gives his “best blue-collar ballers” in this year’s NFL Draft. 1:00-Reaction to Eliot Wolf’s press conference 14:00-Why did it not work with Ja’Lynn Polk last season? 20:00-Combine draft buzz: Could Travis Hunter fall to the Patriots? 32:00-Brugler's best blue-colla...
Feb 27, 2025•48 min•Ep. 349
Phil Perry is live from the NFL Combine in Indianapolis to share everything he’s hearing about the Patriots from around the league. Then, Phil welcomes in NFL and Draft analyst Mike Renner of CBS Sports to break down some of the most interesting prospects for Patriots fans to keep an eye on ahead of the draft. 1:00- Phil reacts to the most interesting things Mike Vrabel said during his availability on Tuesday 14:30- Phil shares what he’s hearing from around the NFL about the Patriots 20:15- Mike...
Feb 25, 2025•34 min•Ep. 348
Phil Perry previews next week's NFL Combine and the players Patriots fans should keep a close eye on. Then, Phil talks with NFL cornerback Patrick Peterson and Connor Rogers of NBC Sports from radio row at the Super Bowl in New Orleans. 5:40- Phil shares the big names -- and under-the-radar ones -- to keep an eye on at the Combine 29:30- Which names are currently getting buzz as free agency targets for the Patriots? 41:30- Patrick Peterson joins to break down what he's seen from Christian Gonzal...
Feb 22, 2025•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 347
Phil Perry is back with more interviews from radio row at the Super Bowl in New Orleans. This time welcoming in former NFL players Jerome Bettis and Geoff Schwartz to get their thoughts on how New England should go about rebuilding their offensive line and ground game. 6:50- Phil reacts to the new NFL salary cap and what it means for the Patriots' offseason plans 14:00- Reports are Chris Godwin might be off the market... who should New England look to add now as a high-profile receiver? 19:25- P...
Feb 20, 2025•53 min•Ep. 346
Which players could the Patriots target if Tee Higgins stays with the Bengals? Phil Perry breaks down some other options at WR. Plus, Louis Riddick discusses how to get the most out of Drake Maye and Zack Rosenblatt talks about his feature on Mike Vrabel’s year away from coaching. 1:00-Still PLAYMAKERS for the Patriots to pursue 12:00-Louis Riddick on the blueprint to win in today’s NFL 14:30-How can Josh McDaniels elevate Drake Maye’s game? 18:00-Which players stood out at the Senior Bowl? 25:0...
Feb 18, 2025•37 min•Ep. 345
Phil Perry welcomes in former NFL player and analyst Solomon Wilcots and Malcolm Butler for a pair of interviews from radio row at the Super Bowl in New Orleans. Plus, Phil breaks down Mike Vrabel’s biggest challenge this offseason and reveals version 3.0 of his 2025 NFL mock draft and who the Patriots are taking in the first two rounds. 1:40- Phil discusses the biggest challenge Mike Vrabel will face this offseason as he looks to rebuild the culture in New England 12:10- Solomon Wilcots explain...
Feb 14, 2025•43 min•Ep. 344
