Pats Cast

The Patriots had one of the best drafts of any team in the NFL. They addressed positions of need, got good value in each of the spots they selected in, and found their potential quarterback of the future.

This year's NFL Draft is critical for the present and future of the New England Patriots, and there are a few routes they could go. They're in a rare position to trade up for a top-flight QB or WR prospect, but they could also trade down and still be able to acquire a top-tier player at a position like LB.

I don't have a Hall of Fame vote. If I did, I'm not sure if Edelman would make the cut for me. But he's close, and that's all that matters. Besides, we all remember players as we wish to, not based on whether they're Hall of Famers.

New England fumbled away a win against the Bills in Week 8. Will they get the opportunity to undo that late-game miscue, or will Buffalo create some more separation this time? Here's my preview of the Week 16 matchup.

Things just got weird for the Patriots. Check out what losing to the Dolphins just did to the Patriots' season

The Dolphins are a good team, but are they really much better than the Patriots? As the two teams prepare to face each other on Sunday, check out how they stack up against each other here.

There will be some familiar names for Patriots fans in this game, especially on defense, but others that you may not know. The Dolphins are a really good team. Check out what makes them so much better this year than they have been recently.

All things considered, the Patriots didn't play terribly. The Rams just looked like Super Bowl contenders. Here are my thoughts on the game.

On paper, the Rams are the better team. But we've been down this road before – in a higher stakes game, no less. Might this one play out the same way? Here are my thoughts entering the game.

Raise your hand if you expected the Patriots to beat the Chargers 45-0. Here's my breakdown of how it happened.

Justin Herbert is really talented, and he has a lot of toys to play with on offense. You'll hear me say that a lot in this episode. But at the end of the day, this is still a very winnable game for the Patriots. Check out my preview here.

Kyler Murray and DeAndre Hopkins seemed tough to stop, right? Well, the Patriots managed to do it. This also was the best game of the season for New England's special teams. Check out Stephen's recap here.

After facing back-to-back dual threat quarterbacks, guess what's up next? Another dual threat quarterback! Here's a preview of what the Patriots will need to do to slow down Kyler Murray and the Arizona Cardinals.

this game didn't go as planned. Cam Newton had a strong performance, but Deshaun Watson out-dueled him, and Cam didn't get much help. Read Stephen's recap here.

The Patriots have won back-to-back games, and the Texans are 2-7. New England needs to come out of this game with a win. Read Stephen's pregame analysis here.

Who bet on the Patriots pulling out a win on Sunday night? Who thought they'd also look like the better team against Baltimore? Both of those things happened. And you know what's crazy? It might actually be sustainable going forward. Read my recap to find out how.

No one said making the playoffs would be easy after starting the season 2-5. The Patriots were gifted a cupcake matchup last week, but now the race to the postseason gets a bit more serious. Read my preview of the Ravens matchup here, and make sure to tune into the game on Sunday night.

Monday night was a coming-out party for Jakobi Meyers, as the Patriots snatched victory from the hands of defeat. Check out Stephen's recap here.

Drumroll, please! Sam Darnold – err, Joe Flacco and the Jets will host Cam Newton and the Patriots on Monday night. Check out Stephen's preview of the game.

It wasn't the splash move fans may have hoped for, but the Patriots added an intriguing receiver at the Trade Deadline, and one that I know a lot about (since we went to college together). I'll have an in-depth film breakdown later this week, but you can also find the podcast here.

After losing to the Bills in a run-heavy game, the Patriots have a 2-5 record. That should make New England a seller at the trade deadline, but perhaps there are also some young trade targets the team could explore. Read Stephen's recap here.

A win makes the Patriots potential buyers at the Trade Deadline, while a loss likely leads to them selling. Read Stephen's preview of the make-or-break matchup against the Bills.

New England dropped what seemed to be close to a gut punch against San Francisco on Sunday. Read Stephen's recap here.

Coming off back-to-back losses, New England looks to bounce back against the injury-riddled 49ers. Stephen dives into the unique offensive system Patriots fans will see on Sunday, as well as a game plan for how to slow down San Francisco and get back into the win column. Read his preview here.

COVID-related inactivity and sidelined players led to a poor showing from the Patriots on Sunday. Here's Stephen's recap of the 18-12 loss to the Broncos.

Stephen shares his thoughts on the Patriots as they enter their Week 6 matchup against the Broncos, as well as some additional notes on things happening across the NFL. Red his preview here, and don't forget to subscribe to the podcast and/or leave a review.

It was a wild week, and while the rest of the team recovered well, Brian Hoyer – and to an extent Jarrett Stidham – laid an egg on Monday night. Check out Stephen's recap of New England's 26-10 loss to Kansas City.

Stephen gives some quick thoughts on Cam Newton to the COVID list, Sony Michel to IR, and much more.

The Kansas City Chiefs look like the best team in the league, but they're bound to lose a game and the New England Patriots always play them tough. Listen to Stephen's thoughts on recent roster developments and the formula for a Patriots win. You can also read his accompanying article here.

New England didn't have much trouble with Josh Jacobs and Darren Waller, and the rushing attack popped off for 250 yards on the ground – including a career day for Sony Michel. Check out Stephen's recap here.

Stephen discusses the lineage of Jon Gruden and the modern-day Bill Walsh coaching tree, sets the stage for the Patriots' upcoming clash with the Raiders, and offers a framework for a new contract for Cam Newton. Find the blog post here!

Russell Wilson torched Stephon Gilmore and the Patriots' typically-stout secondary. Cam Newton's historic performance kept things interesting, but came up slightly short (literally). Here is Stephen's quick recap.

The first episode of the podcast highlights the key takeaways from Stephen's most recent blog post and recent findings on Twitter. Check back in on Tuesday for his recap of the contest against the Seahawks.