• Why Josh McDaniels and Drake Maye will PRODUCE in 2025
    Jun 24 2025

    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 than expected

    18:00: Don't be surprised if DeMario Douglas is used more under McDaniels this season

    26:33: Ranking all offensive play-callers in the NFL

    40:00: Josh McDaniels ranks as 11th overall play-caller in the NFL

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    42 mins
  • Playmaker rankings: What are REALISTIC expectations for Stefon Diggs?
    Jun 20 2025

    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

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    1 hr and 24 mins
  • Why Drake Maye thinks he's HITTING HIS STRIDE in the new Patriots offense
    Jun 13 2025

    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! Christian Gonzalez the MVP of minicamp

    23:30 - Drake Maye discusses being a leader and benefit of being hard on teammates

    24:40 - "Ridiculously early 53-man roster prediction"

    42:50 - Phil Perry's mailbag!

    48:00 - Kendrick Bourne not a lock to make the roster

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    1 hr and 3 mins
  • Kyle Williams WORK ETHIC already impressing Patriots: Who to watch out for at minicamp
    Jun 6 2025

    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 coach Todd Downing and get his thoughts about Kyle Williams

    25:40: What Phil is hoping to see from TreVeyon Henderson in Josh McDaniels' offense

    38:00: Hear from TE coach Thomas Brown about finding the right players to play fullback.

    46:00: Mailbag! Phil answers your questions

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    1 hr
  • Taking you INSIDE Patriots OTAs: How does Drake Maye look?
    May 30 2025

    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?

    49:00 - Phil breaks down his QB rankings

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    1 hr and 4 mins
  • NOBODY PANIC about Drake Maye’s interceptions; getting to know rookie Craig Woodson
    May 21 2025

    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

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    43 mins
  • Why a STEER WRESTLING rookie could grab a Patriots roster spot
    May 12 2025

    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

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    37 mins
  • Rookie Camp Takeaways: Mike Vrabel is a MACHINE
    May 9 2025

    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: Josh McDaniels was loud and clearly excited to be back on the field running an offense

    18:25- Takeaway 4: Kyle Williams looks like an "X"/ deep-threat receiver... and seems to have that dog in him

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    26 mins