Christopher Price puts the wraps on a week spent in Minnesota. From the joint practices to Saturday's preseason game, he has you covered with the good and the bad from the week and the win over the Vikings. Plus, a couple of listeners have questions about the roster.
Christopher Price breaks down the work of Drake Maye and the New England offense after the first of two joint practices with the Vikings in Minnesota. He also has interviews with Patriots' backup quarterbacks Joshua Dobbs and Ben Wooldridge, as well as New England QB coach Ashton Grant.
What were some of the biggest takeaways from Friday's night game against the Commanders? Christopher Price has you covered.
0:55: There were fights at Patriots-Commanders joint practices, and Mike Vrabel was bloodied. Did Hogan ever see a training camp fight draw blood? 1:50: “I’ve never seen blood in a fight. I’ve seen my fair share of fights, though. I’ve been in them. … Most of them are scraps. … If the big guys are fighting, you want no part of it.” 4:30: What was the nastiest training camp fight you saw as a player? “I saw a couple of them early on in my career in Buffalo.” 6:15: There was a buzz at training cam...
Chris and Chris return from vacation to talk about how the Patriots have looked through the early days of training camp. How have Stefon Diggs and the rest of the receivers performed? What's the best way to survive camp? And what was the one thing that Hogan had to have to make it through camp every year? All that and more.
1:25: Last week, Mike Vrabel talked about the message he wanted to deliver to the players before they left for the break. What was the prime directive Hogan and the rest of the team got from Bill Belichick before they left for the summer? “Don’t be an assh*le.” 4:30: How do you as a player get away from the game, but also want to try and stay sharp? Are you running on a beach somewhere at 6 a.m. at a resort? “I remember taking my wife to Turks & Caicos and we were doing hill sprints at 7 o’c...
1:00: Early thoughts on how Stefon Diggs looked at OTAs, “I’ve already forgotten about the beat video. … I thought he looked great.” 4:00: Now that you have this mix of wide receivers “this time of year, it’s just so crucial for these young kids to take this next step. … Seems like [Diggs] made the right decision.” 6:00: “I’ve seen guys come back from ACL injuries, and it doesn’t look like that, six or seven months post-surgery. He is obviously taking his rehab seriously.” 7:15: “If [Diggs] cont...
00:45: Comparing the spending spree of the 2020 offseason with the one the Patriots had this past offseason. 1:13: On the Patriots: “It feels like the blue-chip capital has increased dramatically this offseason. It comes in various shapes and sizes.” 2:15: Field is playing into the cautious optimism we’ve displayed so far. 3:05: Yates: “There are reasons to be excited and optimistic” about the 2025 Patriots. 4:11: Why the Dolphins are in a scary spot right now when compared to the Patriots.”Not ...
8x Super Bowl champion Bill Belichick joined the Pro Football Doc Podcast to talk about his new book The Art of Winning: Lessons from a Life in Football, why injuries are so important, the value Pro Football Doc and SIC Provide to the NFL fans and some great stories during their time in the NFL together.
The 2025 regular season schedule dropped Wednesday night, and Chris Price has plenty of thoughts on how it all shapes up from a New England perspective. Where are the winnable games? The revenge contests? The toughest stretch? And how does it stack up to last year?
Chris and Chris talk about how players react to the release of the NFL schedule as opposed to fans and media. They also have some thoughts about Mike Vrabel's decision to cut veteran long snapper Joe Cardona, Julian Edelman going into the Patriots Hall of Fame, what Kyle Williams needs to do to endear himself to Josh McDaniels, and much more.
Chris Price talks with former OSU offensive lineman Bryant Browning of 'Bleav in Buckeyes' about Patriots' second-round pick TreVeyon Henderson, a running back out of Ohio State. What are his strengths and weaknesses? How will he feel about splitting carries? And how will he fit in Josh McDaniels' offense? Plus, we take the pulse of Columbus when it comes to their feelings on Mike Vrabel.
Chris Price talks to Blake Rufino about Will Campbell and what sort of player the Patriots got with the No. 4 overall pick. Rufino, who has covered Campbell since the left tackle was a high schooler, breaks down Campbell's growth and development, his perceived arm length issues, and what Campbell needs to work on at the next level to be a success. Blake also has a scouting report on LSU pass rusher Bradyn Swinson, who was taken in the fifth round by New England.
00:55: Some initial thoughts on the Patriots’ draft. “It wasn’t flashy. There was no one who jumped off the page at you. I don’t think it was a bad draft. We had the position that we had. … The story went the way we thought it was going to go.” 3:55: “I’m excited. I really am. I think it was a good start.” 4:39: On Will Campbell: “You talk about a guy who won the press conference and has said all the right things, at least so far.” 5:07: For Hogan. “Do you care about the short arms thing?” 10:15...
Chris Price takes a look back at Day Two of the 2025 NFL Draft. There's a breakdown of the three Patriots' picks and how they'll impact the roster come this season. There's also a look at some winners and losers from a league-wide perspective, and a look ahead to what New England fans can expect come Day Three.
In a special late-night podcast, Chris Price breaks down the first round of the 2025 NFL Draft. There are thoughts on the Patriots taking Will Campbell at No. 4, and a league-wide rundown of winners and losers. Chris also has a look ahead to the second day of action.
Watch Mike Mayock Mock Draft here: https://youtu.be/inNIGVZgRJk?si=vPSuZ_yZG8l-3kl2
Chris and Chris talk draft with analyst Eric Edholm of NFL.com. Will the Patriots take Will Campbell? Are there some late-round gems for New England to consider? And what would ultimately make this draft a success for Mike Vrabel? Eric has the answers.
00:25: An apology to Brandon for annually leaving him off our roster projections every year. 1:10: What’s the secret to playing 11 years in the NFL? 1:40: “No offense to you guys, but we read all those reports. … ‘Oh really? That’s what you guys think?’ ” 3:25: “Vegas was way different than Foxborough.” On playing for Josh McDaniels when he was with the Raiders. “Just was so Bill without knowing he was Bill.” 6:00: On what he thinks about Josh’s return to Foxborough as the offensive coordinator....
Chris and Chris have some thoughts on what a successful 2025 season would look like for New England. They also have some specific thoughts on what lies ahead for the quarterback — both as a leader and a signal-caller. They wrap things up with a look at who is on the hot seat heading into the new season, and who might be the best choices for captain now that David Andrews and Ja'Whaun Bentley are now gone.
Chris and Chris hail the signing of Stefon Diggs, and talk about what the arrival of the veteran wide receiver means for the New England offense. What sort of impact will this have on Drake Maye? What's a realistic level of expectation around his health? How will Josh McDaniels maximize his talents? And much more.
1:00: Fauria’s view on the offseason so far. “I don’t want to do the whole grade thing, but I will. I give them an A. An A-plus.” 2:45: Hogan: “There are a couple of more additions that should be made. You look at the wide receiver room, specifically.” 4:00: Fauria on Milton Williams. “That guy is almost unblockable.” 4:30: Fauria: “The offense, I think is going to be lagging behind. … The offensive line is a massive, massive, massive concern of mine.” 5:55: Fauria: “Vrabel is extremely knowledg...
1:15: What kind of guy are the Patriots getting in Garrett Bradbury? 2:30: Why was Bradbury available? 4:25: At 6-3 and 300 pounds, he’s a bit undersized. How does he maybe make up for that in other facets of his game? 5:50: Why were his PFF grades so up and down over the last few years? 7:45: Does he have any positional versatility? 9:05: It feels like Bradbury is simply a case of a guy trying to stabilize a certain position. Is this a safe assessment? 10:15: Is he prepared to work as a potenti...
1:20: David Andrews has been released. Hogan’s favorite David Andrews’ memory: “What did he mean to the locker room as a player and as a person?” 3:55: How the new guys — Spillane, Hollins, Moses — can fill that leadership void. “They’ll expect a lot from the younger players in the locker room.” 4;25: “It’s sad. … It’s tough to see all those guys move on, but that’s the business.” 5:05: “I understand the transitory nature of the National Football League. … But it just sucks. … It’s just sad. It’...
00:30: On the massive deals being handed out to wide receivers 00:45: Hogan on his wife watching him watching the combine. “How do you know what I’m thinking right now?” 1:30: Early thoughts on the Patriots’ free-agent class. “We’ve got something to talk about now! … They’re stacking the deck on defense.” 4:00: On Mack Hollins. “He is not only a guy who has experience with Josh … but he is also a very willing special teamer. He’s also a little bit nuts, in the best possible way.” 7:55: “I firmly...
Chris and Chris welcome former Patriots special teams coach Brad Seely. He remembers what it was like coaching Mike Vrabel and what sort of mentality he'll bring (on both defense and special teams). Seely also talks about why New England's special teams was so good for so long, the greatness of Matthew Slater, what it was like coaching under Bill Belichick, and more.
Chris talks with NFL Draft analyst Joe DeLeone about where things stand now the combine is complete. Joe has some thoughts on the best path forward for the Patriots, and also shares some winners and losers from the week in Indianapolis.
Chris and Chris get an education in offensive line play from the great Dante Scarnecchia. Plus, Dante talks about New England's new coaching staff, the prospect of taking an offensive lineman at No. 4, why he's not interested in coming back--even as a consultant--and much more. The guys wrap things up with a look back at the Super Bowl, and if there are any lessons to be learned along the way for the Patriots.
Chris and Chris tackle a bunch of different things. Hogan played for new wide receivers coach Todd Downing, and he takes a look at how he might handle New England's pass catchers. Plus, the guys break down some of the other coaching changes, Hogan recalls some favorite Super Bowl memories, and more.
Chris and Chris are joined by Tennessee writer Paul Kuharsky, who covered Mike Vrabel when he was head coach of the Titans. What sort of coach was Vrabel in Tennessee? How did he get along with the front office? What sort of DC will Terrell Williams be with New England? We go over all that and much more.
