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Ryan Lindley, Ray Rauth, and Producer Mike gathered again for another edition of Around The Horn on Crier Media. They guys were proud to host Douglas Connors from The True North Eager Beaver for this special episode. The guys kicked off the show discussing people going on shows like Dr.Phil to air dirty laundry, and despite knowing the reputations of shows, somebody is always shocked. Online clout chasing is nothing new, the content is just getting more intense. For example, people pretending to be homeless after coming out to their family, only for them to admit it was all an act. - Canadian sports federation and coaches continue to be shady AF - What's the best thing to do on your day off? - If you could only eat one thing for the rest of your life, what would it be?  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mach 18, 2023: Around The Horn Podcast on Crier Media brings you its spinoff ATH Sports with Ray Rauth. Ray reviews all the stories he worked on during the week for Crier Media: Earlier this week a video of Mercyhurst University hockey player and son of Philadelphia Flyers general manager Daniel Briere; Carson Briere was seen pushing a wheelchair down a flight of stairs. Mercyhurst released a statement on the incident, and I asked Twitter what they thought of the response. The answer; people thought it was pathetic. | Last season, casual baseball fans were introduced to New York Mets closer Edwin Diaz, after his entrance went viral across social media. A video of Diaz went viral Wednesday night for all the wrong reasons. In a win-or-go -home game, Edwin Diaz closed out a 5-2 win over the Dominican Republic, sending Puerto Rico to the next round of the World Baseball Classic. Unfortunately, for Diaz, Puerto Rico, and the Mets, Diaz was injured while celebrating the win with his teammates. | Between Wednesday and Thursday I asked Twitter users to vote on the worst fanbase in the AFC East, with 50% of the vote going to Patriots fans. Bills Mafia came in second with 33% of the votes. | Day one of our worst fans in the NFL had the Patriots voted the worst in the AFC East with 49.5% of the votes. Day two of our polls wrapped up Thursday night and Dallas Cowboys fans secured 51% of the votes, officially making them the worst fans in the NFC East. | Day three of our polls has wrapped up and the Cleveland Browns join the New England Patriots as the worst fans in the AFC. | The more the Bills Mafia tastes their version of success, the more sensitive the “hard as nails” table jumpers become. If Bills Mafia is a culture, it's a culture of cry babies that celebrates being the AFC East Champions (The only championship you celebrate is a Super Bowl) Friday, a former Buffalo Bills wide receiver Cole Beasley said what every football fan on the planet knows, and the Bills Mafia lost its mind.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of Around The Horn on Crier Media, Ray Rauth, Ryan Lindley, and Producer Mike discuss the differences between the United States and Canada. Ryan told a story that proved Toronto Maple Leafs fans aren't the worst. Mike couldn't get pass the second sentence of the Canadian National Anthem. Ray witnessed two of his friends having to deal with racism. Jordan Peterson has a doctorate proving credentials and acronyms don't mean anything. Cancel culture doesn't promote positive change and takes the focus off the actual social issue. Dominican strip clubs are nothing like Canadian establishments. Ryan gives his best advice when stating in the Dominican Republic. | Don't miss the Crier Media Food Truck Takeover. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Football fans have been absorbing the new Manti Te'o documentary on Netflix. Te'o's story is a heartbreaking reminder that the mainstream media will build you up and tear you down. It's also a reminder how dangerous all forms of media can be. On Wednesday's episode of the Who's Got Next Podcast, Conor, Mario, Mike, and I discussed the documentary and how everybody is to blame. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When you're a kid, professional athletes can be role models. You look up to them, you try to mimic your life to be like them. But what happens when those sports heroes let you down? Social media is a powerful tool that allows us to build connections with people all over the world. However, there is a darkside to social media. There are people who use it for evil. Social media can also shape how we think about certain things. Social media has created a mob of “guilty until proven innocent.” What impact does social media have on court decisions? Celebrity chefs have inspired generations of home cooks to show off their culinary flair. But what about the people who expertly prepare frozen food on a night-by-night basis. Is it time to start putting respect on the names of the frozen food chefs?    Even when you're discussing serious subjects there's always room for laughter. The Who's Got Next? Podcast is four friends sharing a laugh and doing everything they can do to make you laugh.  Like & Subsscribe  Website: https://www.rayrauth.com/  Merch: https://dpn-sports-talk.creator-spring.com/  News Break App: https://newsbreakapp.onelink.me/2115408369?pid=mp_1587783&msource=mp_1587783  Dean Blundell Network: https://deanblundell.com/author/ray-rauth/  Who's Got Next Podcast https://open.spotify.com/show/1HQUtpi9PVAZ4SfFzJdeOk  Patreon https://www.patreon.com/dpnsports Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's episode of Ray's Sports Rant, I talk about Toronto FC's disappointing draw against the New England Revolution. How does this draw affect the for standings TFC going forward?  The Toronto Blue Jays finally picked up a 6-1 win over the Baltimore Orioles. How important was that win for Toronto, and can the Jays keep this going?  The PGA has sent Tiger Woods to talk to the top PGA players and try to get everybody on the same page in their ongoing rivalry against LIV Golf. Was Tiger the only person who could have this conversation?  For a second straight practice the New England Patriots and the Carolina Panthers got into a massive brawl. Are joint practices still a good thing for NFL teams with so many fights breaking out?    Every news outlet on the planet covers the important stories. But what stories have sports fans talking? Ray's Sports Rant isn't about the headlines, it's about the fans and the questions they have. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Toronto FC are riding a four game unbeaten streak and have a huge game against eight place New England Revolution on Wednesday. The Toronto Blue Jays fans stopped treating their current team as future World Series Champions and are now acting like the Blue Jays aren't a playoff team. The Cleveland Browns players are ready to be a hated team across the NFL, especially with Deshaun Watson at quarterback. The Browns players for all the wrong reasons are accepting the hate, and they're taking an “us against the world” attitude. The Blue Jays know their season is getting shorter. They've blown a golden opportunity to make a run at the AL East with the New York Yankees slumping. More importantly, the Blue Jays are now trying to cling to their once comfortable Wildcard Spot. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode #2 of the Who's Got Next Podcast is a jam packed hour of entertainment. Mario wants to know; Should Titles be a factor when assessing an athlete's greatness?. Mike is asking: Has the dark side of Reddit shown us there is no rock bottom for your next door neighbor? And Conor comes in with; Massachusetts has now legalized gambling… will Bostonians end up losing their mortgages on the Patriots this season We're also going to quickly examine the brand new combat sport Armboxing, we're going to ask Conor to give his review for oat milk, and we're going to watch grown women make asses out of themselves on purpose.  Like & Subscribe. Watch daily New England Patriots videos, and catch the live stream on YouTube every Wednesday at 7:30pm.  Website: https://www.rayrauth.com/  Merch: https://dpn-sports-talk.creator-spring.com/  News Break App: https://newsbreakapp.onelink.me/2115408369?pid=mp_1587783&msource=mp_1587783  Dean Blundell Network: https://deanblundell.com/author/ray-rauth/  Who's Got Next Podcast https://open.spotify.com/show/1HQUtpi9PVAZ4SfFzJdeOk  Patreon https://www.patreon.com/dpnsports  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Like & Subscribe. Watch daily New England Patriots videos, and catch the live stream on YouTube every Wednesday at 7:30pm. Ray Rauth Website: https://www.rayrauth.com/ Dear Pats Nation Merch: https://dpn-sports-talk.creator-sprin... News Break App: https://newsbreakapp.onelink.me/21154... Dean Blundell Network: https://deanblundell.com/author/ray-r... Dear Pats Nation Podcast (7am every Thursday): https://open.spotify.com/show/1HQUtpi... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Like & Subscribe. Watch daily New England Patriots videos, and catch the live stream on YouTube every Wednesday at 7:30pm.  Ray Rauth Website: https://www.rayrauth.com/  Dear Pats Nation Merch: https://dpn-sports-talk.creator-spring.com/  News Break App: https://newsbreakapp.onelink.me/2115408369?pid=mp_1587783&msource=mp_1587783  Dean Blundell Network: https://deanblundell.com/author/ray-rauth/  Dear Pats Nation Podcast (7am every Thursday): https://open.spotify.com/show/1HQUtpi9PVAZ4SfFzJdeOk  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Like & Subscribe. Watch daily New England Patriots videos, and catch the live stream on YouTube every Wednesday at 7:30pm.  Ray Rauth Website: https://www.rayrauth.com/  Dear Pats Nation Merch: https://dpn-sports-talk.creator-spring.com/  News Break App: https://newsbreakapp.onelink.me/2115408369?pid=mp_1587783&msource=mp_1587783  Dean Blundell Network: https://deanblundell.com/author/ray-rauth/  Dear Pats Nation Podcast (7am every Thursday): https://open.spotify.com/show/1HQUtpi9PVAZ4SfFzJdeOk  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ray Rauth Website: https://www.rayrauth.com/  Dear Pats Nation Merch: https://dpn-sports-talk.creator-spring.com/  News Break App: https://newsbreakapp.onelink.me/2115408369?pid=mp_1587783&msource=mp_1587783  Dean Blundell Network: https://deanblundell.com/author/ray-rauth/  Dear Pats Nation Podcast (7am every Thursday): https://open.spotify.com/show/1HQUtpi9PVAZ4SfFzJdeOk  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Media members that have covered the New England Patriots over the last two decades know that Bill Belichick isn't ever going to give you anything. Andrew Callahan sent out a hilarious exchange today, when Belichick responded to a question about the Patriots offense, and Belichick said he didn't know if New England was going to run a different offense in 2022.  https://twitter.com/_andrewcallahan/status/1534198766311555072?s=21&t=kvLe_d7bgMUP9beH5ZzzGg The Patriots have been running the same offense since Tom Brady made his first NFL start in 2001. After drafting Mac Jones with the 15th overall pick, it was a clear indication that New England's offense was staying the same. What's funny about this exchange is, the media asked a question they knew they wouldn't get, and Belichick's “I don't know”, was Belichick just making sure everyone knew what he thought of the question. Minicamp started Tuesday, and if this is an indication of how things will work with the media, good luck. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's episode of the Dear Pats Nation Podcast, we'll be asking: Will N'Keal Harry Still Be A Patriot When The Season Starts? Will The Patriots' Offensive Coaching Staff Be The Patriots Downfall This Season? Is Baker Mayfield Underrated? How Far Are The Patriots Behind The Buffalo Bills? How Bad Was The Shaq Mason Trade? What Team Has The Best Chance To Win The AFC? What Position Has The Most Questions on The Patriots Roster? Was Luke Sawhook Correct When He Said The Patriots WR Group is Gross? Does Russell Wilson Make The Denver Broncos That Much Better? How Important Will Team Chemistry Be For The Patriots This Season? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Could the New England Patriots use Kendrick Bourne like the San Francisco 49ers use Deebo Samuel? Is it fair to rank Buffalo Bills wide receiver Stefon Diggs as the fifth best wide receiver in the NFL? Tom Brady showed up to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers second phase of OTA's, proving that he's a total hypocrite… You'll get all that and more on the latest edition of the Dear Pats Nation podcast with Ray Rauth.  For weeks' Producer Mike has been trying to make the Kendrick Bourne and Deebo Samuel comparisons, and Ray just wasn't letting it fly. However, PFF NE Patriots put out a tweet today that forced Mike, Ray, and Mario from Hashtag Sports to explore the possibility further. https://twitter.com/pff_patriots/status/1524464358016782336?s=21&t=3BtkdTr5kyigNKD6CXGbFQ Mike lays out his argument and draws the comparisons between both receivers, while Mario believes makes his argument that Bourne is a real receiver, and Samuel should be considered a running back. After digressing into a conversation surrounding the Miami Dolphins, and how head coach Mike McDaniel said he wanted to use Tyreek Hill like Samuel, the boys continued the wide receiver conversation, after Ray shared a tweet from PFF, that stated Bills' WR Stefon Diggs had the fifth highest rating across the NFL. https://twitter.com/pff/status/1524396431427227649?s=21&t=3BtkdTr5kyigNKD6CXGbFQ Mario agreed with Diggs ranking, and took into consideration the situation that the other receivers were in last season. Mike, on the other hand, believes that Diggs is in the best situation heading into this season, and that he'll be the best WR in the NFL. Ray believes that Devante Adams is the best receiver in the NFL until he proves he isn't. What surprised Mario and Mike was, Ray ranked A.J. Brown second overall, strictly because Brown put up the type of performances he has with Ryan Tannehill at quarterback. Diggs came in at a very respectable third place on Rays list. Lastly, Ray, Mike, and Mario gave their opinions on Tom Brady participating in the Tampa Bay Buccaneers phase two of voluntary workouts. All three panelists pointed out that Brady stopped showing up to Patriots workouts during his last few seasons in New England, while also being very vocal that veteran players should skip voluntary OTA's. The unanimous opinion is, Tom Brady showing up to voluntary workouts is extremely hypocritical. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of the Dear Pats Nation podcast with Ray Rauth, Producer Mike and I take a look at some of fantasy football options, NFL betting, and just some straight up NFL analysis. We promise you this isn't a typical fantasy show, it's not a typical football show, this has something for every football fan out there.   Visit The Ray Rauth Website: Podcasts, Videos, Blogs, & Merch Store  https://www.rayrauth.com/  Visit the Dean Blundell Network:  https://deanblundell.com/  Download The News Break App  https://newsbreakapp.onelink.me/2115408369?pid=mp_1587783&msource=mp_1587783  Get Your Dear Pats Nation Merch  https://dpn-sports-talk.creator-spring.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of the Dear Pats Nation podcast with Ray Rauth, Producer Mike and I take a look at some of fantasy football options, NFL betting, and just some straight up NFL analysis. We promise you this isn't a typical fantasy show, it's not a typical football show, this has something for every football fan out there.   Visit The Ray Rauth Website: Podcasts, Videos, Blogs, & Merch Store  https://www.rayrauth.com/  Visit the Dean Blundell Network:  https://deanblundell.com/  Download The News Break App  https://newsbreakapp.onelink.me/2115408369?pid=mp_1587783&msource=mp_1587783  Get Your Dear Pats Nation Merch  https://dpn-sports-talk.creator-spring.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of the Dear Pats Nation podcast with Ray Rauth, Producer Mike and I take a look at some of fantasy football options, NFL betting, and just some straight up NFL analysis. We promise you this isn't a typical fantasy show, it's not a typical football show, this has something for every football fan out there.   Visit The Ray Rauth Website: Podcasts, Videos, Blogs, & Merch Store  https://www.rayrauth.com/  Visit the Dean Blundell Network:  https://deanblundell.com/  Download The News Break App  https://newsbreakapp.onelink.me/2115408369?pid=mp_1587783&msource=mp_1587783  Get Your Dear Pats Nation Merch  https://dpn-sports-talk.creator-spring.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of the Dear Pats Nation podcast with Ray Rauth, Producer Mike and I take a look at some of fantasy football options, NFL betting, and just some straight up NFL analysis. We promise you this isn't a typical fantasy show, it's not a typical football show, this has something for every football fan out there.    Visit The Ray Rauth Website: Podcasts, Videos, Blogs, & Merch Store  https://www.rayrauth.com/  Visit the Dean Blundell Network:  https://deanblundell.com/  Download The News Break App  https://newsbreakapp.onelink.me/2115408369?pid=mp_1587783&msource=mp_1587783  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of the Dear Pats Nation podcast with Ray Rauth, Producer Mike and I take a look at some of fantasy football options, NFL betting, and just some straight up NFL analysis. We promise you this isn't a typical fantasy show, it's not a typical football show, this has something for every football fan out there.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of the Dear Pats Nation podcast with Ray Rauth, Producer Mike and I take a look at some of fantasy football options, NFL betting, and just some straight up NFL analysis. We promise you this isn't a typical fantasy show, it's not a typical football show, this has something for every football fan out there.  The Dallas Cowboys had some big decisions to make this offseason, and the move that was not surprising, but still hit like a shocker, was when Dallas elected to move on from star wide receiver Amari Cooper, and swung a trade with the Cleveland Browns. With Cooper gone, that is going to give even more opportunity for CeeDee Lamb to contribute even more to the Cowboys offense, because of this, Lamb should be high on every fantasy owners big board.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of the Dear Pats Nation podcast with Ray Rauth, Producer Mike and I take a look at some of fantasy football options, NFL betting, and just some straight up NFL analysis. We promise you this isn't a typical fantasy show, it's not a typical football show, this has something for every football fan out there.  At some point during a fantasy draft, owners have to take a tight end. Last week I covered when to draft a tight end, and highlighted that no tight end should be taken in the first round, and only two tight ends should be taken in the second round. One of those tight ends is Kansas City Chiefs' Travis Kelce. Aaron Rodgers is one of the best quarterbacks in the NFL, he's also one of the highest paid. Because the Green Bay Packers gave Rodgers a gigantic pay raise, Rodgers' favourite wide receiver Davante Adams was a cap casualty, and after being Franchise Tagged, Adams was traded to the Las Vegas Raiders. Despite one of the best wide receivers leaving, the Packers are still a top five favourite to win the Super Bowl. Nobody wants to play for Bill Belichick. The only reason people ever wanted to join the New England Patriots was because of Tom Brady… That's the narrative, it's also not true.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of the Dear Pats Nation podcast with Ray Rauth, Producer Mike and I take a look at some of fantasy football options, NFL betting, and just some straight up NFL analysis. We promise you this isn't a typical fantasy show, it's not a typical football show, this has something for every football fan out there. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of the Dear Pats Nation podcast with Ray Rauth, Producer Mike and I take a look at some of fantasy football options, NFL betting, and just some straight up NFL analysis. We promise you this isn't a typical fantasy show, it's not a typical football show, this has something for every football fan out there.   The Cincinnati Bengals were Super Bowl runner ups, and quarterback Joe Burrow, and wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase get the majority of the attention. But the Bengals have a really good running back, and despite all the fire power Burrow has at the receiver position, Joe Mixon should be heavily involved in the Bengals game plan. Today we'll be looking at Joe Mixon's fantasy value. Despite having a losing record and not making the playoffs, the Detroit Lions showed a lot of fight, and a roster that could possibly surprise a lot of people. If you wanted to lay a bet on the Lions making the postseason you'd get +450, and that may be a long shot worth betting.  New England Patriots defacto general Manager Bill Belichick made a big splash last year during free agency and signed a lot of big name talent like Jonnu Smith, Hunter Henry, and Matthew Judon. One of the more underrated signings Belichick made was signing former San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Kendrick Bourne. According to PFF, Bourne has the second ”highest passer rating generated when targeted last season”. Patriots quarterback Mac Jones had a quarterback rating of 140.9 when targeting Bourne. Could we see the Jones-Bourne connection more this season?  The Buffalo Bills are favourites to win the Super Bowl. Bills' quarterback Josh Allen is favourite to win NFL MVP. Is it time to take a long hard look at Stefon Diggs and maybe take a gamble that he'll lead the NFL in receiving yards? He may not be the best wide receiver in the NFL, but he's definitely a top five. Add Allen to the mix and the +1400 for Diggs to have the most receiving yards seems like a great bet.  The Pittsburgh Steelers' running back Najee Harris was a workhorse for Pittsburgh in 2021. Some of that had to do with now retired Ben Roethlisberger's poor play. It's still to be seen what impact Mitchell Trubisky will have on the Steelers, and if Harris will continue going the Derrick Henry route and being the emphasis of Pittsburgh's offense. How does this impact his fantasy value?  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of the Dear Pats Nation podcast with Ray Rauth, Producer Mike and I take a look at some of fantasy football options, NFL betting, and just some straight up NFL analysis. We promise you this isn't a typical fantasy show, it's not a typical football show, this has something for every football fan out there.  Fantasy Football has given a lot of Fantasy owners a degree in sports injuries, and when trying to decide who to select in the first round, how much weight does a guy's injury history have on that decision?  We are just a couple weeks away from the NFL Draft, and unlike most years, there doesn't seem to be a lot of buzz around the quarterbacks in this year's Draft, outside of longshots and hand measurements. This has clearly become a two dog race between Malik Willis and Kenny Pickett, which one will be selected first?  New EnglandPatriots' Damien Harris Could Be The Most Underrated RB in The NFL  It just seems obvious that the Buffalo Bills are going to successfully defend their AFC East crown. However, the Miami Dolphins have made some offensive moves to compliment their underrated defense, and they could become a bit of a pain in the ass for Buffalo. When do you draft a tight end? That's probably the most complicated question in fantasy football. What type of league are you in? Do you have a superflex position where you can flex a couple of tight ends? Are you in a PPR (Point Per Reception) or Non-PPR league? All those things need to be taken into consideration before you start selecting tight ends.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode Ray Rauth and Producer Mike talk a plethora of football, fantasy football, and NFL betting to chat about. Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen is the favourite to win the NFL League MVP award at +700, could this be the year that somebody outside of Green Bay Packers' Aaron Rodgers wins MVP? If Allen is going to make that MVP bid, his teammate wide receiver Stefon Diggs is going to have a big season, so if you were willing to drop a bet on Josh Allen to win MVP, then you'd have to take Stefon Diggs on your fantasy team right? Apparently Tom Brady was trying finagle a way to get himself on the Miami Dolphins, and we have to ask, was Brady just trying to stick it to the New England Patriots? Pre-NFL Draft is when you'll always find the best futures betting value, and this may sound crazy, but the Las Vegas Raiders paying out +3500 to win the Super Bowl sounds like a bet that's too good to pass up. Finally, the early rounds of fantasy football drafts are pretty easy, it's finding the value in the later rounds that gets difficult. Los Angeles Rams' wide receiver Van Jefferson feels like the type of late round pick that can bring a lot of value to your fantasy team.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode,Ray Rauth and Producer Mike take a look at the top two fantasy football players, Indianapolis Colts' Johnathan Taylor and Tennessee Titans' Derrick Henry, and try to determine who should be the first overall pick. The guys also explore the loaded AFC West, and figure out which quarterback will have the most success, and gives you the most value. New England Patriots fans have been very down on N'Keal Harry, so Ray and Mike try to find a positive spin. Is Los Angeles Chargers' running back Austin Ekeler a safe or risky fantasy pick? In a dynasty league, which position is the most important keeper position? - This Podcast is a member of the Dean Blundell Podcast Network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode, Ray and Mike look at Christian McCaffery and debate whether or not he's overvalued in fantasy football. The New York Jets Over/Under for wins this season is 5.5, and Mike and Ray try to predict how many games New York can win. Tom Brady is the favorite to have the most passing yards in the NFL this season, but the Bucs have to face some tough defences, and it won't be easy.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

There has been a vicious misconception that floats around NFL Twitter that nobody in the NFL wants to play with Bill Belichick. In fact, many fans and media members have told us that after Tom Brady left for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, nobody would want to play for the New England Patriots. Belichick sort of shocked the NFL world on Saturday when he swung a trade with the Miami Dolphins and brought in wide receiver DeVante Parker, and get this, Ian Rapoport says that it was Parker's choice to join the Patriots. I guess that throws a little wrench into the “nobody wants to play for Bill Belichick narrative”. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It was another crazy day in the NFL. Patrick Peterson returns to the Vikings. Mario from Hashtag Sports says Belichick is building the Patriots right. Did Tom Brady push Bruce Arians out, or did Arians get sick of Tom Brady? The Bills Mafia is getting soft. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Patriots insider Khari Thompson from Boston.com join Ray and Producer Mike, break downs New England offseason. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The New England Patriots worked out former New York Giant and Cleveland Brown' safety Jabrill Peppers. The Bengals couls be the best team in the NFL, especially after getting Joe Burrow an offensive line. If the Raven were able to sign Bobby Wagner, that would be terrible news for the AFC. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The New England Patriots have had a very quiet offseason so far, and Miami Dolphins fans are a little confused about what exactly Bill Belichick's plan is.  On this episode of the Dear Pats Nation podcast with Ray Rauth, Producer Mike and I host Dolphins fan' Kevin Guerard who discusses the Tyreek Hill trade, the Buffalo Bills, and the Patriots offseason.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

There's been a lot of buzz since the Indianapolis Colts traded for Matt Ryan. It's also the fifth starting quarterback that the Colts have had in recent years. The New England Patriots after on horrible season with Cam Newton, drafted Mac Jones in the first round, and Bill Belichick added to a short list of the Patriots franchise quarterbacks in the past 30-years. On this episode of the Dear Pats Nation Podcast with Ray Rauth, Producer Mike and I discuss the Colts instability at the quarterback position, and how lucky we are as New England Patriots fans to have quarterback stability. We also discuss Nick Wright and Skip Bayless claiming that the Patriots would be better off with Baker Mayfield. You also get to hear a famous “Ray's Useless Rant”, when I explain how I have zero respect for Nick Wright. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The New England Patriots finally made a big splash in free agency re-signing offensive tackle Trent Brown. It's fantastic news if you're a Pats fan, however, everybody else in the AFC keeps getting better, including the Buffalo Bills.  The Bills signed wide receiver Jamison Crowder. Crowder is an extremely underrated receiver who has a knock for being injury prone. However, adding Crowder as the Bills second or third receiver is a huge play for Buffalo who is clearly going all in this season. It wasn't just a busy day for AFC East teams, another big name quarterback is joining the AFC. The Indianapolis Colts, who traded away Carson Wentz a couple of weeks ago, pulled off a trade with the Atlanta Falcons and acquired Matt Ryan for a third round pick.  On this episode of the Dear Pats Nation podcast with Ray Rauth, Producer Mike and I discuss all the transactions around the NFL, the Patriots current needs, how difficult the Bills are going to be to face this season, and what impact Matt Ryan is going to have in Indianapolis. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Boston Media has consistently been hard on the New England Patriots since the day Robert Kraft traded for Bill Belichick, but it's really starting to get ridiculous. The coverage of the Patriots free agency has been filled with negativity, hyperbolic takes, and just the perfect dose of toxicity. If you're a Boston sports fan, you've come to expect this from the usual suspects. However, the snarky tweets, hit piece articles, and B.S. takes seemed to have leaked into the reporters and analysts that are known for keeping a level head, and not feeding into the well oiled blame Belichick propaganda machine.  On the most recent episode of the Dear Pats Nation podcast with Ray Rauth, Producer Mike and I discuss the stupid y of the Boston Media, fake insiders doubling down on their fake analysis, the apparent change in the Patriots offensive philosophy, and the Cleveland Browns getting absolutely roasted for trading for Deshaun Watson.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In another edition of fake New England Patriots fans, Ray & Mike discuss Pats Nation losing their mind over Bill Belichick's in activity in free agency, and former Patriots fan jumping onto the Raiders bandwagon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Buffalo Bills have added to their already stacked roster and signed Super Bowl Champion edge rusher Von Miller. Over in New England, the Patriots signed an again cornerback Terrance Mitchell, and have three offensive linemen. Wooo! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Any New England Patriots fan who woke up Monday morning and expected Bill Belichick to have a similar free agency to what he did in 2021, your expectations were way too high.  As expected the New England Patriots had a quiet day-one of the legal tampering period. For Pats Nation it was a more normal start to free agency. The Patriots went crazy in 2021 signing big ticket free agents: Matthew Judon, Hunter Henry, Jonnu Smith, Nelson Agholor, Kendrick bourne, and Jalen Mills. The Patriots were also able to acquire some much needed depth help, and re-signed captains David Andrews and James White.  On this newest episode of the Dear Pats Nation Podcast with Ray Rauth, Ray and Producer Mike, discuss New England's lack of free agent moves, and all the other moves around the NFL.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Another crazy NFL day with Khalil Mack was traded to the Los Angeles Rams, one day after the Denver Broncos traded for Russell Wilson. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Seattle Seahawks and the Denver Broncos made a massive trade today involving quarterback Russell Wilson. Most people are seeing this trade as a win-win for both teams. Former New England Patriot and ESPN analyst Rob Ninkovich says that Russell Wilson has to be the guy, and lead the Broncos. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

NFL suspends Falcons WR Calvin Ridley for at least 2022 season for betting on games. There were a lot of trade rumors involving Ridley and a few teams including the Patriots and Browns. It's an understatement to say this affects anything the Falcons wanted to do via trade. Two-years-ago Calvin Ridley was on the trajectory of being one of the best wide receivers in the NFL, and he was probably ready for a gigantic payday. After taking most of next season off, and now being suspended for 2022, the outlook of his career is in question.The Patriots released linebacker Kyle Van Noy, creating $4.1 million in salary cap savings. This was expected amongst many analysts and fans. This was clearly a cap saving move. New England has to free up money, expect more moves to happen - Contract extensions, cuts etc… Van Noy is far from being done in the NFL, but the 2019 version of Kyler Van Noy was much better for New England than the 2021 version. This is back-to-back season that Van Noy finds himself released before free agency. I'm sure he won't struggle to find a job somewhere. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With reports emerging that New England Patriots cornerback is set to hit free agency, it's infuriating that Bill Belichick mismanaged his contract. This is back-to-back seasons that the Patriots will be losing their best defensive player, and it also impacts what the Patriots will be doing in the NFL Draft. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Regardless of how they do it, the Patriots have to get Mac Jones a receiver. The question is do the Patriots go the route of the Bengals? Does Bill Belichick look at one of Mac's former college teammates and try to create the same magic Cincinnati did? You can take him in a lower round, he's smart, speed bursts, and great route running. Are there better options? Yes there are, however the Mac Jones/Nick Saban connection could be appealing for Belichick, and could work. Why not draft two WRs this year? Really boost the offense. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We've heard a lot of people linking the Patriots to the Falcons Calvin Ridley. Bill Barnwell of ESPN has proposed the Patriots send a 2nd round pick and Chase Winovich to the Falcons for Ridley. Does this trade work for both teams? This trade makes absolute sense. Both Ridley and Winovich need a change of scenery. Giving up a first round pick is a bit of a risky move, but a 2nd and Winovich is good for both teams. ATL would get good compensation, New England would get their WR1. + Ray Rauth and Producer Mike discuss: Packers Need To Do Whatever They Can To Get Aaron Rodgers on The Field in 2022, Cowboys' Amari Cooper Has Not Lived Up To His Contract, & Should Be Cut, Devin Lloyd is Not As Great A Draft Option For The Patriots As Analysts & Fans Think, and Buccaneers Holding Out Too Much Hope That Tom Brady Will Come Out of Retirement. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The New England Patriots need to start clearing up some cap space before free agency kicks off. A player like Kyle Van Noy could end up on the chopping block. New England will also need to figure out what to do with J.C. Jackson. With the March 8th deadline coming up, we'll find out if the Patriots use the Franchise Tag.  + Patriots look to establish consistency, Christian Barmore appears to be on the right trajectory - Raiders QB Derek Carr on new HC Josh McDaniels, GM Dave Ziegler: 'They've been great' - Unless the Patriots have a strong tag-and-trade possibility, odds of them tagging Jackson are low - Godwin will come expensive, but the Patriots should prioritize him - CBS Suggests Colts' Carson Wentz is A Prime Trade Candidate  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Packers' Aaron Rodgers Drawing Trade Interest Amongst Retirement Decision - Patriots clear favorite to land Calvin Ridley - Tom Brady Making A Movie About His Favorite QB, Himself - NFL.com Ranks Bills' Josh Allen As 3rd Best Quarterback - Can the Patriots afford to lose safety Devin McCourty?  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

J.C. Jackson Says He's “Not That Important” To The Patriots, But It's Time For Him To Get Paid. - The Packers & Davante Adams Haven't Discussed A Contract Extension. -  Steelers plan to add QBs in offseason - Patriots' Bill Belichick's plan for ex-Giants coach Joe Judge to mentor Mac Jones will be a disaster - Packers GM Claims Green Bay Will Be Competitive With or Without Aaron Rodgers & Davante Adams  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jakobi Meyers Was The New England Patriots' #1 WR in 2021, Will They Re-Sign Him? Aaron Rodgers shares a cryptic message, leading some to believe he's done with the Packers? Jarvis Landry would like to stay in Cleveland, but confident he can win 'championship elsewhere. Brian Flores says he's not mad at Bill Belichick, explains why he made text exchange public. Rodney Harrison makes case for Patriots to draft an LB with 1st-round pick”  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Well, New England Patriots' fans got their wish and now the offense could be in a lot of trouble. Pats Nation celebrated as Josh McDaniels headed to the Las Vegas Raiders, however news dropped today that it's likely Joe Judge and Matt Patricia running the Patriots offense, and I wonder if Patriots fans are still happy? Plus, Tampa Bay Buccaneers coach Bruce Arians is furious, and is denying there was any tension between him and Tom Brady. The XFL is a thing again, but unlike Vince McMahon, the Rock and the new ownership group have decided to partner with the NFL, rather than try to create the best product. Antonio Brown is at it again. He took to Instagram in an expletive laced rant against Bruce Arians, Tom Brady, and the entire Tampa Bay Buccaneers team. And lastly, the 2019 NFL Draft still haunts Pats Nation every time we have to watch N'Keal Harry take the field. The three year experiment is over, and it's time for New England to finally cut their losses.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

You're going to hear a lot of New England Patriots fans and the media discuss the Patriots need for a bonafide number one wide receiver. They wouldn't be wrong, but it wasn't as doom and gloom in the passing game as some people want you to believe either. New England may still need to find that guy who can take the top off the defense, however it may surprise people that the combination of Mac Jones and Kendrick Bourne, was the third most productive duo in the NFL.  Bernd Buchmasser of Pats Pulpit wrote a piece that highlight that the “Mac Jones-Kendrick Bourne connection was one of the best in the NFL in 2021”  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices