POPULARITY
The Patriots will welcome the Pittsburgh Steelers to Foxborough this weekend as New England looks to bounce back from a gutting defeat in Seattle. On this episode, BSJ's Greg Bedard is joined once again by co-host Nick Cattles to preview this Week 2 matchup. First they go over the latest news including, Stephon Gilmore retiring as a Patriot on Friday, Steve Belichick resigning at UNC, and the injury report heading into the Steelers game. Then they get into the matchup with the Steelers. Greg highlights some key matchups including Drake Maye vs Patrick Graham's defense, Alijah Vera-Tucker vs Cam Heyward and more. He also explains why this is a big game for Romeo Doubs with A.J. Brown on the sidelines. Later, the guys preview what sorts of problems Mike McCarthy's offense can cause the Patriots, where New England needs to improve on defense and what we can expect from the run game. Lastly, they make score predictions for Sunday's game. 00:00 Intro 00:32 Stephon Gilmore retiring in New England 03:24 Steve Belichick resigns from UNC 08:53 Injury report 16:33 Quick tip from Drake Maye on investing with Betterment 17:03 PrizePicks 18:28 Previewing Patriots-Steelers 21:04 Drake Maye vs Patrick Graham's defense 23:05 Alijah Vera-Tucker vs Cam Heyward 25:43 Concerned about Patriots conditioning? 27:05 Big game for Romeo Doubs 29:55 Final word on investing with Betterment 30:25 Improvements needed in the run game 33:00 What problems can the Steelers' offense cause? 36:05 Why this is a good matchup for the Patriots' TE's 37:00 Predictions 40:06 Thanks for watching! The Greg Bedard Patriots Podcast on CLNS Media is Powered by:
The Patriots fell to the Seahawks 10-13 after a dramatic 4th quarter collapse which saw Drake Maye throw three interceptions. BSJ's Greg Bedard is back with a Tuesday edition of the Greg Bedard Patriots Podcast with Nick Cattles to break down what went wrong and what went well in New England's season opener. Greg starts with Maye's horrific 4th quarter, evaluating what exactly happened and explaining why Maye's performance is or is not alarming, comparing him to another quarterback who made similar mistakes at Maye's age. Later, the guys discuss some questionable coaching decisions, including Mike Vrabel electing not to call timeout before the half and the potential impact of A.J. Brown's ankle injury. They also discuss observations from other areas of the field, including some standouts in the secondary and concerns over the offensive line. Then they wrap up with “three up, three down” from the loss. Tune in for another insightful discussion of all things Patriots-Seahawks! 00:00 Intro 01:15 Drake Maye's 4th quarter 06:03 Maye's first three quarters 09:24 Offensive gameplan 16:53 A word on investing with Betterment from Drake Maye 17:23 PrizePicks 19:37 Thoughts on some questionable coaching decisions 27:51 A.J. Brown injury 30:20 Investing advice from Drake Maye 30:50 Thoughts on the offensive line 35:53 What we saw from the defense 47:29 Three up/three down 51:33 Thanks for watching! The Greg Bedard Patriots Podcast on CLNS Media is Powered by:
CLNS Media's John Zannis and BSJ's Greg Bedard react to the Patriots 13-10 season opening loss to the Seattle Seahawks. The biggest story of the game was Drake Maye's 3 costly turnovers that lead to the Patriots falling in this one including a late interception that would seal the loss. The guys also discuss A.J. Brown exiting the game with an injury and discuss the potential impact his injury could have. They also discuss Patriots Free Agent WR signing Romeo Doubs who struggled in his debut failing to make a single catch. Greg Bedard Patriots Podcast on CLNS Media is Powered by
The Christian Gonzalez saga has finally come to a close as he agreed a 4-year, $135M ($102M guaranteed) extension with the Patriots today. BSJ's Greg Bedard is joined by CLNS Media's John Zannis and Taylor Kyles at Fuel Sports Grill in Seattle for a special crossover edition of the Patriots Daily and Greg Bedard Patriots Podcast. The guys lead off with news of Christian Gonzalez signing a 4-year, $135M ($102M guaranteed) extension with the Patriots, discussing the details of the contract, why it took so long, who benefited most from the deal, and what it means going forward for Gonzalez and New England. Then they get you ready for the Patriots' Week 1 matchup vs the Seahawks. What has changed since the last time these two teams met? What will carry over? Greg, Taylor and John break it all down and highlight what to watch for during tomorrow's prime time clash. Then the guys reveal their Patriots win total predictions for the season. Don't miss this action-packed episode featuring score predictions, keys to the game, Patriots trivia featuring the fans in Seattle, giveaways, and more as we get ready for kickoff! The Greg Bedard Patriots Podcast on CLNS Media is Powered by:
The Best Smooth Jazz podcast is back with more smooth jazzy grooves - all instrumental. Fun, chat & more.Angie's got a fantastic beautiful red wine, while Rod Lucas keeps the music flowing from London England. It's all about the melody, there's new Euge Groove to soft Oscar Peterson and all your top smooth jazz tunes. All perfect for work, rest & play.You can watch the TV version on YouTube as well. Enjoy the music, enjoy the moment.First aired on 5th Sep 2026 on BSJ.fm and this podcast runs for over two hours.Join us for the next 'live' TV show on 10th Oct 2026Watch on the BSJ website: https://BestSmoothJazz.com
Christian Gonzalez spoke today as negotiations continue with the Patriots for a contract extension. BSJ's Greg Bedard and Nick Cattles dive into his comments and discuss what to make of them as Gonzalez continues to voice some frustration. They also discuss the chances of him sitting out Week 1 vs the Seahawks if this continues. The guys also touch on The Athletic's findings from their internal investigation of Dianna Russini and Mike Vrabel's relationship. After the break, Greg and Nick react to Mike Vrabel's press conference today, discussing expectations for Drake Maye in year 3 and Vrabel's response to Greg's question about whether New England was out-coached in the Super Bowl. Greg explains what to make of TreVeyon Henderson's injury and what the Patriots' options are if he misses Week 1. He also hits on what he's seen on film from the new roster additions and discusses what's different about this Seattle team since the Super Bowl. 00:00 Intro 01:15 Christian Gonzalez's latest comments 09:17 What're the chances he misses Week 1? 11:01 The Athletic's findings from Vrabel-Russini investigation 15:18 Quick tip from Drake and Anne Michael Maye! 15:48 PrizePicks 17:50 Expectations for Drake Maye 20:30 Mike Vrabel's response to whether the Patriots were outcoached in the Super Bowl 22:01 NFL executives rank Patriots fourth in AFC 29:14 A word from Drake Maye 29:44 TreVeyon Henderson's injury 31:57 What Greg's seen from the new additions 43:29 What's changed in Seattle since the Super Bowl 47:41 Thanks for watching! The Greg Bedard Patriots Podcast on CLNS Media is Powered by:
BSJ's Greg Bedard is joined by Nick Cattles to continue breaking down the latest in the Christian Gonzalez saga. They discuss what to make of the recent developments including comments from Gonzalez's trainer, Christian “Flight” White, who addressed contract updates on 98.5 The Sports Hub's “Felger and Mazz” yesterday. The guys weigh up whether White is really in the know, what fans should take from his appearance, and discuss what the mood might be in the Gonzalez camp. After giving their reaction to the interview, Greg and Nick guess what the feeling is inside Gillette after White's comments and how involved Mike Vrabel may be with the negotiations. Later, the guys react to Sunday's roster cutdowns and the Patriots' latest additions. Greg expresses major concerns over the depth at EDGE and hints at some possible short-term fixes. The Greg Bedard Patriots Podcast on CLNS Media is Powered by:
BSJ's Greg Bedard reacts to New England's 37-13 loss to the Cleveland Browns in the preseason finale. Greg discusses concerns across the offensive line, secondary, and linebacker groups, along with the players fighting for spots on the final 53-man roster. Greg also discusses the latest on Christian Gonzalez's contract situation and what it could mean with Week 1 approaching. The Greg Bedard Patriots Podcasy on CLNS Media is Powered by:
Kayshon Boutte's time in New England is now over after he was traded to the Houston Texans yesterday for safety Jaylen Reed and a seventh round draft pick in 2028. BSJ's Greg Bedard is joined by Nick Cattles once again to break down why the Patriots made this trade, why the return is lower than a lot of fans expected, what this means for New England's wide receiver room, and why Boutte wanted out. They also discuss Mike Vrabel's comments over the weekend about the team's depth. Greg explains why he agrees with Vrabel and who is to blame for the lack of depth on the roster (including a name you may not have expected to hear
Join CLNS Media's John Zannis and Taylor Kyles as they go live immediately after Patriots and Eagles wrap up with instant reaction and takeaways from the preseason opener. Then BSJ's Greg Bedard to give his reactions and then Taylor Kyles rejoins with SI's Mike Kadlick to wrap things up! 0:00 - Instant reaction to win 1:05 - Intro 1:27 - Taylor's top takeaway from win 5:07 - Patriots back up offensive line struggles 6:44 - Kyle Williams performance 12:56 - Prizepicks 15:45 - Report: Texans made exploratory trade calls on Kayshon Boutte 18:40 - Taylor's final thoughts from game! 19:41 - Greg Bedard joins the show! 20:14 - Latest with Christian Gonzalez 21:41 - Greg on Patriots backup O-Line struggles 24:54 - Impressions of Caleb Lomu 25:50 - Looking at Patriots O-Line big picture 27:33 - Greg on Kyle Williams performance 29:00 - Patriots recent draft 30:54 - Patriots Running Backs 31:36 - Greg on Kayshon Boutte with Patriots 35:55 - Subscribe to BSJ! 36:36 - Greg takeaways from joint practices 38:24 - Prizepicks 39:40 - Mike Vrabel comments from press conference 42:17 - Mike Kadlick & Taylor Kyles join the show! 44:10 - Concern level about Patriots lack of depth 56:29 - Will starters play in final preseason game? 57:42 - Takeaways from Patriots-Eagles joint practice 1:02:26 - Final thoughts from Patriots win 1:06:40 - Prizepicks 1:07:30 - Wrapping up! Patriots Postgame Show on CLNS Media is Powered by
FOXBORO – The Patriots and Eagles concluded Day 2 of joint practice sessions today before Saturday's preseason clash at Gillette Stadium. BSJ's Greg Bedard brings another post-practice report after he observed the Patriots' defense today against Jalen Hurts, Saquon Barkley and the Eagles' offense. Greg highlights two interceptions for Marcus Jones and some good work from Milton Williams and the rest of the defense who had a “pretty good” day against Philadelphia. Greg also notes how the Patriots' offensive line fared against this exceptional Eagles defense in 1-on-1 reps, mentioning Will Campbell, Jared Wilson, and Caleb Lomu's performances. Don't miss another insightful breakdown from today's exciting clash! The Greg Bedard Patriots Podcast on CLNS Media is Powered by:
FOXBORO – The Patriots and Eagles concluded Day 2 of joint practice sessions today before Saturday's preseason clash at Gillette Stadium. BSJ's Greg Bedard brings another post-practice report after he observed the Patriots' defense today against Jalen Hurts, Saquon Barkley and the Eagles' offense. Greg highlights two interceptions for Marcus Jones and some good work from Milton Williams and the rest of the defense who had a “pretty good” day against Philadelphia. Greg also notes how the Patriots' offensive line fared against this exceptional Eagles defense in 1-on-1 reps, mentioning Will Campbell, Jared Wilson, and Caleb Lomu's performances. Don't miss another insightful breakdown from today's exciting clash! The Greg Bedard Patriots Podcast on CLNS Media is Powered by:
BSJ's Greg Bedard recaps Day 15 of Patriots training camp, starting with the latest on Christian Gonzalez's contract situation after Devon Witherspoon reset the cornerback market with his new Seahawks deal. Greg also covers attendance notes, the state of the defense, and Drake Maye's performance, including Romeo Doubs' huge three-touchdown day. Patriots on CLNS Media is Powered by:
BSJ's Greg Bedard recaps Day 15 of Patriots training camp, starting with the latest on Christian Gonzalez's contract situation after Devon Witherspoon reset the cornerback market with his new Seahawks deal. Greg also covers attendance notes, the state of the defense, and Drake Maye's performance, including Romeo Doubs' huge three-touchdown day. Patriots on CLNS Media is Powered by:
FOXBOROUGH — The Patriots concluded their first joint practice of preseason today, welcoming the Indianapolis Colts to Gillette Stadium. BSJ's Greg Bedard reacts to everything that went down on the field, reveals who won the day, and highlights the standouts for the Patriots. Greg discusses a largely positive day for Drake Maye, despite a poor showing in the 1-minute drill, the battle between A.J. Brown and Colts CB Sauce Gardner, struggles on defense, and up-and-down play from the offensive line. Drake Maye spoke to reporters after practice and was asked about keeping everybody happy in the WR room: "I think the best thing for that is winning." "My job isn't to try to make everybody happy. My job is to have the offense move up and down the field and score points." Rocket Money is a personal finance app that helps find and cancel unwanted subscriptions, monitors your spending, and helps lower your bills so you can grow your savings. Let Rocket Money help you reach your financial goals faster. Join at RocketMoney.com/BEDARD. Simplify your style with Jack Archer Apparel for Men! Visit jackarcher.com/attack for 15% off your order! The Greg Bedard Patriots Podcast on CLNS Media is Powered by:
FOXBOROUGH — The Patriots concluded their first joint practice of preseason today, welcoming the Indianapolis Colts to Gillette Stadium. BSJ's Greg Bedard reacts to everything that went down on the field, reveals who won the day, and highlights the standouts for the Patriots. Greg discusses a largely positive day for Drake Maye, despite a poor showing in the 1-minute drill, the battle between A.J. Brown and Colts CB Sauce Gardner, struggles on defense, and up-and-down play from the offensive line. Rocket Money is a personal finance app that helps find and cancel unwanted subscriptions, monitors your spending, and helps lower your bills so you can grow your savings. Let Rocket Money help you reach your financial goals faster. Join at RocketMoney.com/BEDARD. Simplify your style with Jack Archer Apparel for Men! Visit jackarcher.com/attack for 15% off your order! The Greg Bedard Patriots Podcast on CLNS Media is Powered by:
FOXBOROUGH — The Patriots concluded Day 12 of preseason training camp with the blue vs white scrimmage. BSJ's Greg Bedard reacts to what he saw from the scrimmage, which saw Tommy DeVito, A.J. Brown, and DeMario Douglas' blue team win 23-17. Greg highlights another impressive day from DeMario Douglas and another outstanding training camp from him in general. He was also impressed with Tommy DeVito, who is making big plays down the field and playing with a lot of confidence. A.J. Brown spoke to reporters about going up against Christian Gonzalez and if it has set the tone at practice: “With us going at it each and every day…When you step out there, you know anybody can get it…And I think that's the the mentality.” Brown also spoke about the trash talk exchanges with Christian Gonzalez at practice: “I actually talk to myself, so he may hear me talking to myself and he may take it like I'm talking to him…We're teammates at the end of the day and we're just competing.” The Greg Bedard Patriots Podcast on CLNS Media is Powered by:
BSJ's Greg Bedard recaps everything he saw on Day 9 of Patriots Training Camp from Foxborough. He goes through Drake Maye's slow start and impressive finish and lists his ups and downs from the day, including Mack Hollins, Dre'Mont Jones, Romeo Doubs, Kayshon Boutte, Tommy DeVito, and concerning run blocking. The Greg Bedard Patriots Podcast on CLNS is Powered by:
BSJ's Greg Bedard recaps the events of Day 8 of Patriots Training Camp. Greg walks through what was a tough day for the offense and what happened. He also discusses the Patriots 1st round pick Caleb Lomu and his struggles today at Training Camp. Greg Bedard Patriots Podcast on CLNS Media is Powered by:
BSJ's Greg Bedard reacts to what he saw from the Patriots on Day 6 and 7 of Training Camp. Greg reacts to the monster day from Patriots QB Drake Maye and discusses the continued improvement of the connection between Maye and A.J. Brown. He also discusses rookie Gabe Jacas getting some reps in on Day 7 after his lengthy contract dispute. Greg Bedard Patriots Podcast on CLNS Media is Powered by:
BSJ's Greg Bedard recaps the events of Day 7 of Patriots Training Camp, including rookie Gabe Jacas getting some reps in after his lengthy contract dispute. Patriots on CLNS Media is Powered by:
BSJ's Greg Bedard recaps the events of Day 7 of Patriots Training Camp, including rookie Gabe Jacas getting some reps in after his lengthy contract dispute. Patriots on CLNS Media is Powered by:
BSJ's Greg Bedard reacts to what he saw from the Patriots on Day 6 of Training Camp. Greg reacts to the monster day from Patriots QB Drake Maye and discusses the continued improvement of the connection between Maye and A.J. Brown. Greg Bedard Patriots Podcast on CLNS Media is Powered by:
BSJ's Greg Bedard reacts to what he saw from the Patriots on Day 6 of Training Camp. Greg reacts to the monster day from Patriots QB Drake Maye and discusses the continued improvement of the connection between Maye and A.J. Brown. Greg Bedard Patriots Podcast on CLNS Media is Powered by:
BSJ's Greg Bedard reacts to what he saw from the Patriots on Day 5 of Training Camp. Reacting to the big days from Patriots WRs Kyle Williams & A.J. Brown. Greg Bedard Patriots Podcast on CLNS Media is Powered by:
BSJ's Greg Bedard reacts to what he saw from the Patriots on Day 4 of Training Camp. He highlights a strong start to camp from Kayshon Boutte, Drake Maye and A.J. Brown's struggles to find some chemistry, some positive signs from the quarterback, and more. Then, Greg reveals some reporting on Gabe Jacas and what other teams thought of Gabe Jacas leading up to the NFL draft. Greg explains what teams knew and didn't know about Jacas' injury history. The Greg Bedard Patriots Podcast on CLNS is Powered by:
BSJ's Greg Bedard reacts to what he saw from the Patriots on Day 4 of Training Camp. He highlights a strong start to camp from Kayshon Boutte, Drake Maye and A.J. Brown's struggles to find some chemistry, some positive signs from the quarterback, and more. Then, Greg reveals some reporting on Gabe Jacas and what other teams thought of Gabe Jacas leading up to the NFL draft. Greg explains what teams knew and didn't know about Jacas' injury history. The Greg Bedard Patriots Podcast on CLNS is Powered by:
BSJ's Greg Bedard reacts to everything he saw from Day 2 of Patriots Training Camp in Foxborough. He discusses the disappointing display from Drake Maye and the Patriots offense, but points out one bright spot. Greg also praises the Patriots defense. Greg Bedard Patriots Podcast on CLNS Media is Powered by:
BSJ's Greg Bedard reacts to everything he saw on day 1 of Patriots training camp in Foxborough. He comments on the performances of Drake Maye, Caleb Lomu, and others on the offense and reacts to the latest news surrounding Christian Gonzalez and Gabe Jacas. Greg Bedard Patriots Podcast on CLNS Media is Powered by:
Here's a more fun, lively rewrite you can use:Here's your latest dose of the Best Smooth Jazz Podcast — turned up, smoothed out, and packed with even more instrumental vibes to carry you away.Angie's uncorking another standout European wine, while Rod Lucas keeps things flowing from London, England with a handpicked blend of silky smooth jazz grooves and laid-back instrumentals. It's the perfect soundtrack whether you're working, unwinding, or just kicking back and letting the music do its thing.Want the full experience? You can catch the TV version over on YouTube too.So pour a glass, press play, and enjoy the music… enjoy the moment.First aired on BSJ.FM on 13th June 2026 — and this one rolls for a cool 2.5 hours.Explore more at: https://BestSmoothJazz.com
BSJ's Greg Bedard reacts to Day 1 of Patriots Minicamp, including what he saw from Drake Maye, A.J. Brown, Caleb Lomu and others on the Patriots offense, who were impressive today. Greg also discusses the return of Kayshon Boutte and Christian Gonzalez to practice. Patriots on CLNS Media is Powered by:
On this episode of the SeventySix Capital Sports Leadership Show, Wayne Kimmel interviewed Margaret Fleming, Reporter at Front Office Sports.Fleming covers the business of soccer, the FIFA World Cup, and breaking news shaping the sports industry. She shares insights into the evolving soccer landscape and the stories driving the global sports business conversation.Fleming previously covered the business of sports media as a fellow at Business Insider, with a special focus on NIL, women's sports, VCs and startups, and sports betting. She also worked at CNBC, The Colorado Sun and Pittsburgh's NPR station, and has bylines in ProPublica, the Chicago Tribune, Tampa Bay Times, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, and Equalizer Women's Soccer Magazine.She received her BSJ and MSJ from Northwestern University, where she was a part of WNUR Sports and the Medill Investigative Lab.Fleming is based out of the FOS office in New York.Margaret Fleming:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/margaret-fleming-1874631a5/
BSJ's Greg Bedard reacts to Day 1 of Patriots voluntary OTAs from Gillette Stadium. He shares his thoughts on what he saw from Drake Maye, Caleb Lomu, Will Campbell, Romeo Doubs, and several others at practice and reacts to comments from Mike Vrabel, Drake Maye, and Milton Williams, who all spoke today. The Greg Bedard Patriots Podcast on CLNS is Powered by:
BSJ's Greg Bedard and Nick Cattles discuss Kayshon Boutte not being around the team before he's likely traded, Drake Maye against this schedule and internal raves, and answer BSJ member questions about A.J. Brown, Caleb Lomu, and 00:00 Intro 00:50 Thoughts on 2028 draft and 2030 Super Bowl locations 03:12 Thoughts on Kayshon Boutte situation 05:55 What to the Patriots need from Maye this year? + thoughts on the schedule 12:40 How much playing time will Lomu get? 16:59 PrizePicks 18:56 Why do the Patriots undervalue the LB position? 23:15 How much of a difference would A.J. Brown make to the win total? 27:05 Will the Patriots be a better team with a worse record this year? 29:40 Rocket Money 31:09 Who are the Patriots five best o-linemen? Where do the rookies fit in? 36:24 Thanks for watching! The Greg Bedard Patriots Podcast on CLNS is Powered by:
Here's the latest Best Smooth Jazz Podcast. more instrumental smooth jazz, more great vibes, and and fun..Angie's got a great Californian wine for this episode, while Rod Lucas keeps the music flowing with instrumental smooth jazz & grooves from London, England with the new release from Peter White.. It's all about melody, perfect for work, rest, or just kicking back.You can watch the TV version on YouTube as well. Enjoy the music, enjoy the moment.First aired on May 9th 2026 (BSJ.FM), and this one runs for 2 hours.BSJ website: https://BestSmoothJazz.com
BSJ's Greg Bedard and Nick Cattles discuss the latest in a potential A.J. Brown trade with the latest reporting being the Patriots might have to give up 2027 2nd & 2028 1st for Brown. In which Greg does not want to do that and makes his final offer for what he would give up for A.J. Brown. They also discuss which veterans on Patriots could be in roster danger, and finally they look ahead to upcoming Patriots rookie minicamp. Greg Bedard Patriots Podcast on CLNS Media is Powered by:
BSJ's Greg Bedard and Nick Cattles dive into a mailbag of questions from Boston Sports Journal members. They discuss the potential of a Mike Onwenu holdout and Greg explains why it makes more sense for Patriots to give up 2028 1st then 2027 1st for A.J. Brow Greg Bedard Patriots Podcast on CLNS Media is Powered by:
BSJ's Greg Bedard and Nick Cattles dive into a mailbag of questions from Boston Sports Journal members. They discuss which Patriots could make a jump next season, how the Vrabel saga could've gone differently, and several topics surrounding the Patriots' 2026 draft class. Greg gives insight into how the organization is feeling about the class and breaks down the impact of Mike Vrabel's absence on day 3. The Greg Bedard Patriots Podcast on CLNS is Powered by:
BSJ's Greg Bedard and Nick Cattles react to first comments made by Mike Vrabel following the controversial story involving the New England Patriots head coach and Dianna Russini, a former reporter at The Athletic. Greg discusses how the Patriots head coach heading into his second season had to address the topic before his players would be asked about it. The guys then breakdown the latest news surrounding the Patriots and Eagles in a potential A.J. Brown trade with the latest report coming from Adam Schefter that the Patriots are the leader in the clubhouse for him. Which leads Greg to say he would be STUNNED if Brown was not a Patriot. They also discuss the idea of Kayshon Boutte potentially being on his way out if the Patriots were to acquire the Eagles WR. Finally the guys wrap things up with Greg breaking down his favorite targets for the Patriots ahead of Thursday's NFL Draft. Greg Bedard Patriots Podcast on CLNS Media is Powered by:
BSJ's Greg Bedard and Nick Cattles get you ready for the upcoming NFL Draft by taking a look at the latest Mock Drafts from people who cover the Patriots to the top NFL Draft analysts. Greg explains why he would rather draft Denzel Boston at 31 than trade for A.J. Brown. 0:00 - Welcome in 1:03 - Evaluation of 2026 NFL Draft Class 7:16 - Looking back at Mike Vrabel's history of Drafting 12:41 - Reaction to latest Patriots 1st Round Mock Draft Selections 12:53 - Akheem Mesidor, EDGE, Miami (FL) 15:27 - Prizepicks 19:35 - Reaction to latest Patriots 1st Round Mock Draft Selections 19:45 - Emmanuel McNeil-Warren, S, Toledo 22:26 - Blake Miller, OT, Clemson 28:34 - Cashius Howell , Edge, Texas A&M 32:00 - Zion Young, Edge, Missouri 35:40 - R Mason Thomas, Edge, Oklahoma 41:02 - Keylan Rutledge, G/C, Georgia Tech 43:01 - Jacob Rodriguez, LB, Texas Tech 49:03 - Malachi Lawrence, EDGE, UCF 52:24 - Denzel Boston, WR, Washington 57:49 - Wrapping up Greg Bedard Patriots Podcast on CLNS Media is Powered by:
BSJ's Greg Bedard and Nick Cattles react to Eliot Wolf's pre-draft press conference. They discuss his comments on the Patriots' draft strategy, Mike Vrabel's involvement in the process, and how Wolf views certain positions in the draft. Then the guys discuss the latest on A.J. Brown and whether the Patriots are hinting at drafting a WR instead of trading for Brown. ⏰EPISODE TIMELINE⏰ 00:00 Intro 00:32 Reacting to Eliot Wolf's press conference: this year's draft talent, Patriots strategy 10:43 Wolf on what he looks for with edge prospects 15:21 PrizePicks 19:29 Subscribe to Boston Sports Journal! 19:46 Have the Patriots improved since the Super Bowl? 22:51 Wolf on Mike Vrabel's involvement in the draft process 27:08 Thoughts on Mike Vrabel situation, how this could affect the team 37:47 Wolf on the linebacker class 39:22 Could the Patriots draft a WR instead of trading for A.J. Brown? 50:25 Wolf on top 30 visits 54:55 Thanks for watching! The Greg Bedard Patriots Podcast on CLNS is Powered by:
Here we go with the latest Best Smooth Jazz Podcast—more smooth jazz, more great vibes, and a bit of fun along the way.Angie's picked out a lovely French wine for this episode, while we keep the music flowing with instrumental smooth grooves from London, England. It's all about melody—perfect for work, rest, or just kicking back.Things get a little dramatic too, as Rod's prized tape machine literally goes up in smoke live in the studio!You can watch the TV version on YouTube as well. Enjoy the music, enjoy the moment.First aired on 11th April 2026, and this one runs for over two hours.BSJ website: https://BestSmoothJazz.com
BSJ's Greg Bedard and Nick Cattles address the Mike Vrabel situation and answer mailbag questions from BSJ members. They discuss the 2026 finalists for the Patriots Hall of Fame, draft needs, Kyle Williams' role, potential trade offers for Mike Onwenu, and Stephon Gilmore's retirement. ⏰EPISODE TIMELINE⏰ 00:00 Intro 00:57 Mike Vrabel situation 20:50 PrizePicks 22:40 Rob Gronkowski, Logan Mankins and Adam Vinatieri announced as Patriots Hall of Fame finalists 24:45 Which position could the Patriots double-dip in during the draft? 27:25 Could the Patriots get reasonable trade offers for Mike Onwenu? 32:57 Where can Kyle Williams be most effective for the Patriots? 35:47 Rocket Money 37:18 Are the Patriots in a position to draft best player available? 40:24 Greg's experience at NFL Annual League Meetings 47:00 Former Patriots CB Stephon Gilmore announces retirement 50:39 Thanks for watching! The Greg Bedard Patriots Podcast on CLNS is Powered by:
BSJ's Greg Bedard and Nick Cattles discuss the latest Patriots news which starts with the news of Marte Mapu's release which leads to a longer conversation about Patriots pass draft struggles. They also discuss the idea of a potential QB salary cap coming into the NFL and look at the impact that could have. The guys then dip into a mailbag of Patriots questions with Greg even making a bold prediction that has Romeo Doubs having career highs in catches & receiving yards this season. 0:00 - Welcome in! 1:00 - Patriots release LB Marte Mapu 2:56 - Looking back on Patriots Draft Classes from 2022-2024 9:07 - Looking at potential QB salary cap in NFL 21:44 - Prizepicks 23:23 - Looking at Christian Gonzalez extension 29:18 - Thoughts on Patriots WR room 31:52 - Rocket Money 33:26 - Impact on Gilliam & AVT this season 35:50 - Expectations for Romeo Doubs 37:44 - 2025 Draft Class expectations in year 2 41:33 - Wrapping up! Greg Bedard Patriots Podcast on CLNS Media is Powered by:
BSJ's Greg Bedard and Nick Cattles discuss the latest Patriots news following the Annual NFL League Meetings. They give thoughts on the state of the A.J. Brown deal, Robert Kraft and Mike Vrabel's expectations for next season, and whether the Patriots are committed to Christian Gonzalez. They also react to all of Mike Vrabel's noteworthy comments from Arizona, including his sparring with Greg over whether he has a blind spot for former players. The Greg Bedard Patriots Podcast on CLNS is Powered by:
BSJ's Greg Bedard and Nick Cattles discuss the latest Patriots moves from cutting Josh Dobbs to signing OT James Hudson III. They also discuss how the Patriots should draft with the 31st pick if it should be by team need or best player available. Then they dip into a mailbag of questions hitting on the latest on a potential Patriots trade for Eagles WR A.J. Brown and discuss if it's a better idea if Patriots traded up in the draft rather than trade for Brown and Greg says he would rather trade up then trade for Brown. 0:00 - Intro 0:28 - Patriots sign OT James Hudson III 4:05 - Should Patriots take an O-Linemen at 31? 10:35 - Patriots release QB Josh Dobbs 17:37 - Patriots Host Texas A&M WR KC Concepcion on Top 30 visit 21:07 - Prizepicks 23:00 - Will Patriots draft best player available at 31? 25:30 - Do Patriots need to draft a run stopper? 27:04 - Latest surrounding A.J. Brown trade between Patriots-Eagles 37:24 - Should Patriots trade up in 1st round? 39:37 - Subscribe to the podcast! 40:15 - Is Eliot Wolf's role as diminished as we thought? 49:00 - Is Patriots drafting a WR in first 2 rounds a concern for Kyle Williams? 50:28 - Wrapping up! Greg Bedard Patriots Podcast on CLNS Media is Powered by:
BSJ's Greg Bedard and Nick Cattles give you their latest takes on a potential Patriots trade for Eagles WR A.J. Brown. Greg explains why he'd be hesitant to give up 2027 draft picks for a 'declining' player. The guys also discuss whether Mike Vrabel is worth trusting on this one and the consequences if things go south with Brown. The Greg Bedard Patriots Podcast on CLNS is Powered by:
BSJ's Greg Bedard and Nick Cattles recap the Patriots' free agency moves. How much have they improved? Which areas need addressing in the draft? Greg breaks down what he's seen on film from the Patriots' latest additions. ⏰EPISODE TIMELINE⏰ 00:00 Intro 00:27 Thoughts on Kevin Byard signing. Is he an upgrade over Hawkins? 06:43 Thoughts on Julian Hill signing 10:40 Greg reacts to Romeo Doubs' film. Is he a good fit? 12:01 Reacting to Chaisson signing with Washington 15:10 How much of a need is edge? 19:03 PrizePicks 20:15 Subscribe to Patriots Press Pass! 20:34 Thoughts on KJ Britt signing 22:31 Thoughts on Maxx Crosby's failed move to the Ravens 27:38 Will the Patriots keep Christian Barmore? 29:46 Are the Patriots done in free agency? Is there still a chance to get AJ Brown? 39:20 Bedard's offseason checklist 48:25 Thanks for watching The Greg Bedard Patriots Podcast on CLNS is Powered by:
Best Smooth Jazz (March 2026) BSJ is your home for feel-good, instrumental Smooth Jazz — blending timeless favourites with the very latest new releases. Join host Rod Lucas, alongside Angie, as the music flows and the wine glasses clink, bringing a relaxed, fun, and effortlessly smooth vibe to every episode.Perfect for unwinding, driving, or setting the mood, Best Smooth Jazz delivers classy grooves, silky melodies, and plenty of smiles along the way.First aired on BSJ Radio 7th March 2026.(ref: 1026e))Runs over 2 hours
BSJ's Greg Bedard and Nick Cattles dive into the latest news coming out of the NFL Combine, following Patriots Executive Vice President of Player Personnel, Eliot Wolf's press conference. They discuss his comments on Will Campbell, Stefon Diggs, Jaylinn Hawkins, Christian Barmore, Harold Landry, as well as news coming out from around the league. Greg also gives thoughts on the Patriots' draft needs and why he thinks the Patriots won't be going big this offseason. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices