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They Said It includes Tom E. Curran on Jones and Keefe saying what it will take for The Patriots to bench Will Campbell and yet there was another person saying that it is almost certain that A.J. Brown will be a New England Patriot.
Filling in for the esteemed Andrew Callahan, Mike Giardi welcomes NBC Sports Boston's Phil Perry on the podcast for a game of buy or sell. The guys discuss the Patriots rookie first round pick Caleb Lomu and if the Rookie will start 6 games at Left Tackle for the team? Pats Interference on CLNS Media is Powered by:
Today on the radio show. 1 - Smoko. Origin Baby! 4 - 98-year-old wing walker. 7 - Stone skimming update. 11 - Nathan Hindmarsh. Origin Interview. 19 - Corey Parker. Origin Interview. 28 - NFR Bathurst trip. 32 - Must watch. Lomu. 36 - Jay’s head. 41 - Last drinks. Show notes Must watch. Lomu https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jxtHUcJ2nnc
Let this be a lesson to all those who argue against the simple truism that the market, most of the time, tends to be right. Moana Pasifika are in liquidation, the vote was held and the story ends here. The trouble is the taxpayer footed a lot of the bill and the money is gone, flushed down an ideological toilet. If the idea was such a sensational one, someone actually using their own money would have thought of it and further put it into practice. But the idea wasn't a sensational one. It was an artificial one propped up with other people's money. The most immediate alarm bells should be ringing in the NRL with their PNG venture. Having been handed millions by the Australian Government, players will live in a compound because it's too unsafe not to, and their pay will be artificially jacked up by tax treatment. Otherwise, if it wasn't, no one would want to play in PNG. Gosh I wonder why. The fact this harebrained idea has got as far as it has actually defies what is going on elsewhere in the sport, which is good. And what else it defies is belief. But back to Moana Pasifika, it was taxpayers' money through a series of very, very loosely connected organisations to sport i.e. a medical group who, if you join some dots, you can argue if you run around you might be a bit fitter and then not end up dying young. That sort of logic. Anyway, a medical group who ended up in charge of a professional sports team who didn't really attract a crowd and didn't really turn out to be that good. Which is one of the great ironies – young Pacific kids were supposed to see their heroes and be inspired to be fit and play sport. You know what inspires kids? Winners. You've got to win. And those kids could see their heroes anyway in the Crusaders, the Chiefs, the Hurricanes, the Highlanders, and the Blues. No one ever watched Lomu or Jones and wondered aloud to themselves, "wouldn't it be cool if they had their own, local team?" So it ends in liquidation, a bad idea, with easy money, not properly executed and ending in the poor house. In a world where successful sport is all around us, why would you try and gerrymander it in such an amateurish fashion? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
(00:00) Matt McCarthy and Paul Perillo, filling in for Felger and Mazz, share their thoughts about the Patriots ahead of OTAs starting this week.(9:31) We react to Jaylen Brown's livestreams and roster moves the Celtics should make. (22:07) The crew takes your wonderful phone calls.(35:02) Hour No. 3 finishes with more of your takes. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand start the hour by continuing the Caleb Lomu discussion. Beetle is encouraged to buy a Lomu jersey as the guys take calls on everything spoken about on the show.(8:18) The Red Sox bats explode in the 9th as the Red Sox pick up their 2nd straight win against the Royals (7-1). Beetle reads from a 1999 edition of “Baseball Digest” and revisits the preliminary discussions of using video replay in baseball.(19:30) Sean Grande comments on the Celtics and their early playoff exit. (25:15) Craig Carton goes in on Kendrick Perkins for his harsh take against Jaylen Brown.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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:
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 and Caleb Lomu. 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:
On this episode of The Greg Bedard Patriots Podcast w/ Nick Cattles, Greg and Nick break down the Patriots' rookie minicamp practice, including the top draft picks and a late-round selection that impressed the most. Greg Bedard Patriots Podcast on CLNS Media is Powered by:
Christopher Price chats with Jim Harding, who coached Patriots' first-round pick Caleb Lomu at the University of Utah. What are some of Lomu's strengths and weaknesses? What sort of guy is he like off the field? How does he project at the next level? All that and more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Nick and Jonathan breakdown the Browns' decision to draft Spencer Fano and his potential transition from guard to left tackle. The conversation highlights internal team logic regarding Fano's position and compares his athletic upside to other prospects like Caleb Lomu. 01:00 - Fano vs Tate Debate 03:06 - Evaluating Fano's Position 05:10 - Fano's Long-Term Audition 06:29 - Lomu and Line Flexibility
Phil Perry joined Tom E. Curran to evaluate the Patriots 2026 draft class. They dive into some of New England's early picks, like OT Caleb Lomu, EDGE Gabe Jacas and TE Eli Raridon. They wonder if Lomu was the “best player available” at No. 28, like Mike Vrabel said he wanted. They answer who they expect to have the most impact in 2026. Did this feel like a Vrabel draft or an Eliot Wolf draft, and how much did Vrabel's absence affect the team on Day 3? Plus, Phil Perry hands out his draft superlatives! 0:00 - Evaluating Patriots 2026 draft class 6:03 - Which Patriot rookie is expected to have the biggest impact in 2026? 9:09 - Why did Patriots pick OT Caleb Lomu with their 1st-round pick? 15:25 - Phil's Patriots draft superlatives 21:19 - Was this draft a sign that A.J. Brown is coming to New England? 22:33 - Effect of Mike Vrabel's absence in Day 3 of the draft WATCH every episode of the Patriots Talk podcast on YouTubeFollow NBC Sports Boston:NBCSportsBoston.comX @NBCSpatriotsFacebookInstagramTikTok Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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WEEI presents a collection of reactions to the Patriots using their first-round pick on Utah OT Caleb Lomu
WEEI presents a collection of reactions to the Patriots using their first-round pick on Utah OT Caleb Lomu
WEEI presents a collection of reactions to the Patriots using their first-round pick on Utah OT Caleb Lomu
Mego and Scheim give their thoughts on the Patriots drafting OT Caleb Lomu, EDGE Gabe Jacas, and TE Eli Raridon. Was trading up for Lomu and Jacas the right choice? Should they have drafted an Edge Rusher in round 1 instead? We discuss the latest on Mike Vrabel and Dianna Russini.
Jake & Ben Full Show from April 24, 2026 Hour 1 You wouldn't believe the Nickname that the Atlanta Hawks players call Quin Snyder Top 3 Stories: Both Spencer Fano and Caleb Lomu were Drafted in Round 1, & MORE Jake & Ben Actually Predicted the landing spots for Fano & Lomu Hour 2 Cole Bagley AND Jay Stevens Get talk Utah Mammoth ahead of Home Playoff Game Who is Under More Pressure tonight between Mammoth & Golden Knights? Matt McConnell, Play by Play Voice of the Utah Mammoth Hour 3 Utah Mammoth Analyst Nick Olczyk & Radio Voice Mike Folta talk keys to victory for Utah Mammoth Tonight Utah Mammoth Rinkside Reporter Sarah Merrifield talks Utah Mammoth Locker Room Chemistry Utah Mammoth Analyst Kim Becker talks Playoff Excitement for the Utah Mammoth Hour 4 Utah Mammoth President of Hockey Operations Chris Armstrong talks Stanley Cup Playoffs Utah Mammoth Pre and Postgame Host Adrian Denny gives thoughts on Utah Mammoth Playoffs Ben needs to Buy In to our Bits More
Tune in as we cover the 2026 NFL Draft Live on Patriots Unfiltered! We react to picks 8-31 as teams select and trade picks! See us react live to the Patriots trading up to select OT Caleb Lomu 28th overall out of Utah, and give our instant analysis on the pick. Plus, we tune in to Eliot Wolf's post-pick press conference to hear what he had to say about Lomu's versatility, skill, and more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Phil Perry, Tom Curran, Albert Breer, and Tom Giles react to the Patriots trading up to draft OT Caleb Lomu out of Utah. They break down what they like about the move, what Lomu brings to the team and what it could mean for Will Campbell's future. Plus, they cover the latest on Mike Vrabel and what the next two days could hold for New England. 00:00 Reaction to drafting Caleb Lomu 08:00 The latest with Mike Vrabel 12:15 Eagles clearly moving on from AJ Brown? WATCH every episode of the Patriots Talk podcast on YouTubeFollow NBC Sports Boston:NBCSportsBoston.comX @NBCSpatriotsFacebookInstagramTikTok Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
(0:00) Felger, Mazz, and Murray open an Agenda Free Friday with their opening takes on Mike Vrabel, the Patriots 1st round pick, and the Red Sox being swept by the Yankees. (15:52) Takeaways from the Bruins game 3 loss to the Sabres on Thursday night. (27:32) Thoughts on the Patriots taking a left tackle in the first round for the second consecutive draft. (34:52) Reacting to what Mike Vrabel had to say last night about missing day 3 of the NFL Draft to be with his family. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
(0:00) Chris Gasper joins the show in the 3rd hour and opens the hour with his thoughts on the Patriots drafting Tackle Caleb Lomu in the 1st round of the NFL Draft. (15:14) Thoughts on Mike Vrabel and his comments to the media last night prior to the draft. (23:44) Gasper's thoughts on the state of the Red Sox. (32:48) Final thoughts from Gasper on Mike Vrabel missing Day 3 of th eDraft for the Patriots to be with his family. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Phil Perry, Tom Curran, Albert Breer, and Tom Giles react to the Patriots trading up to draft OT Caleb Lomu out of Utah. They break down what they like about the move, what Lomu brings to the team and what it could mean for Will Campbell's future. Plus, they cover the latest on Mike Vrabel and what the next two days could hold for New England. 00:00 Reaction to drafting Caleb Lomu 08:00 The latest with Mike Vrabel 12:15 Eagles clearly moving on from AJ Brown?
Greg and Nick go LIVE to discuss what to make of the news that Vrabel would miss Day 3 of the draft, whether yesterday's presser moved the needle in any way, and if his job is secure. Then, they dive into Caleb Lomu, sharing their thoughts on him as a fit, concerns, and react to what Eliot Wolf said about the Patriots' first-round pick. Later, they evaluate the Patriots' roster needs heading into rounds 2 and 3 tonight. Greg Bedard Patriots Podcast on CLNS Media is Powered by:
Greg Bedard of Boston Sports Journal provides instant analysis of the Patriots trading up to select Caleb Lomu with the 28th overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft. How will the tackle from Utah fit into the Patriots' offensive line room? A dominant pass protector, his PFF pass-blocking grade of 82.1 ranked 28th among all qualified offensive tackles in 2025. A four-star recruit out of Highland High School in Arizona, Lomu was ranked the No. 21 tackle in the country and earned Freshman All-American honors in his first season at Utah. At 6'6", he's got the size, athleticism, and technique to develop into a cornerstone of New England's offensive line for years to come. Patriots on CLNS Media is Powered by:
Hour 1 of Scotty G. & The Coach with Scott Garrard and Tim LaComb. Starting Lineup Storylines from the NFL Draft What You May Have Missed
Jay Stevens, Host of the Utah Puck Report, joined the show to talk about the First Ever Stanley Cup Playoff Game in Salt Lake City as the Utah Mammoth are set to host Las Vegas tonight. Good, Bad & Ugly: Utah's Spencer Fano and Caleb Lomu both drafted in First Round, Paige Shivers speaks out against Sherrone Moore. Ryan Smith is doing something awesome. Las Vegas Golden Knights fans can exchange their Sweaters for a brand new Utah Mammoth one.
Hour 1 Starting Lineup Storylines from the NFL Draft What You May Have Missed Hour 2 NHL writer for TSN Travis Yost Utah State basketball assistant coach Barret Peery + MORE Hour 3 Jay Stevens, Host of the Utah Puck Report, joined the show to talk about the First Ever Stanley Cup Playoff Game in Salt Lake City as the Utah Mammoth are set to host Las Vegas tonight. Good, Bad & Ugly: Utah's Spencer Fano and Caleb Lomu both drafted in First Round, Paige Shivers speaks out against Sherrone Moore. Ryan Smith is doing something awesome. Las Vegas Golden Knights fans can exchange their Sweaters for a brand new Utah Mammoth one. Hour 4 Craig Bolerjack & Alema Harrington from the Utah Jazz TV Crew stop by to talk about this past season and look ahead to what should be a winning team next season. Spourts Roulette + MORE
(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand start the hour by talking about the Patriots first round draft pick, Caleb Lomu.(11:19) We talk more about Caleb Lomu and Phil Perry gives his thoughts on why the OT might work out with the Patriots.(23:09) The guys talk about Mike Vrabel's address to the media pre-draft about the Russini situation.(31:39) We close the hour talking more about Mike Vrabel and Dianna Russini as Pablo Torre dropped a podcast with details on their relationship.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Keefe and Scheim react to the Patriots trading up to select Utah OT Caleb Lomu with the 28th overall pick in the NFL Draft. Was this the right call? What does this mean for Will Campbell's future at Left Tackle? We react to the first round as a whole, and debate where the Patriots could go with their next pick.
The Patriots have needs at Edge Rusher and Wide Receiver, was drafting another Offensive Linemen the right call in Round 1 of the NFL Draft? How will they approach the rest of the draft? We react to the rest of Round 1, as well as Mike Vrabel's press conference from yesterday.
Keefe and Scheim open the show debating if Caleb Lomu was the right pick for the Patriots in Round 1 of the NFL Draft. Mike Vrabel addressed his situation with Dianna Russini in his press conference yesterday, where does he go from here? Top 5 Friday - Players we want the Patriots to draft in Round 2.
HR 1 - Patriots draft OT Caleb Lomu | Where does Mike Vrabel go from here? HR 2 - The Red Sox have reached a new low after being swept by the Yankees HR 3 - Bruins lose Game 3, Celtics look to rebound | Friday Four Pack | Week in Review HR 4 - NFL Draft Round 1 recap | Grab Bag
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Taylor Kyles and Mike Kadlick give instant reaction to the Patriots 1st round selection Caleb Lomu, OT from Utah. The guys discuss Lomu's long term fit with the team as well a give grades for Patriots selection of him. Patriots Daily on CLNS Media is Powered by:
CLNS Media's Taylor Kyles and Mike Kadlick react to the Patriots drafting University of Utah OT Caleb Lomu with the 28th overall pick. New England traded picks 31 and 125 to the Bills for no. 28. Patriots Daily on CLNS is Powered by:
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Hour 1 of Jake & Ben on April 24, 2026 You wouldn't believe the Nickname that the Atlanta Hawks players call Quin Snyder Top 3 Stories: Both Spencer Fano and Caleb Lomu were Drafted in Round 1, & MORE Jake & Ben Actually Predicted the landing spots for Fano & Lomu
(0:00) Mark Dondero - in for Joe Murray - gives his instant reaction to the Patriots #28 selection overall, T Caleb Lomu from Utah. The callers give their opinions on everything.(14:40) Eliot Wolf spoke following the end of the first round and commented on Mike Vrabel's scheduled absence on Saturday. Dondero gives his thoughts on the Vrabel situation bleeding into then football operations.(26:02) Alex Barth rejoins Mark Dondero and gives his draft day analysis on Utah T Caleb Lomu and his take on Vrabel's press conference pre-draft.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
(0:00) Mark Dondero - in for Joe Murray - is joined by Matt Dolloff to discuss the Bruins Game 3 defeat to the Sabres (3-1).(30:59) More fallout from the Bruins Game 3 loss to Buffalo, plus callers begin to weigh in.(35:29) Patriots trade up with the Buffalo Bills to draft OT Caleb Lomu at #28. Alex Barth joins the show live from the NFL Draft.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes shared scouting reports on a pair of offensive tackles who could be fits for the Bears in the NFL Draft.
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Trade-Up Logic for a Tight Roster On April 14, Jeff Risdon opened the Detroit Lions Podcast by dropping his annual dream draft. The premise is simple. Targets he prefers at every pick, no trades in the mock, and a clear-eyed look at roster math. His NFL calculus points one way. Trade up over trading back. Risdon expects three or four selections this year might not crack the active 53-man roster. Not because they cannot play, but because the Detroit Lions have fewer open chairs. Late picks can sit on the practice squad. That shifts value toward higher picks instead of collecting more Day 3 swings. He contrasted it with earlier Lions eras that forced rookies into the lineup. Amari Spivey got thrown to the wolves. A late-round inside backer from Cal had to play right away. Today's depth means patience. Recent examples back it up. Dominic Lovett, a seventh-rounder a year ago, barely saw the offense and made little impact on special teams. Dan Jackson, also a seventh-round pick, returns healthy but might not have played much as a rookie anyway. That is a different Lions reality. It makes trading up more attractive this spring. Caleb Lomu at 17 and Panay Stays Right Risdon's first-round dream pick is Caleb Lomu, the Utah left tackle. The choice ties directly to keeping Panay Sewell at right tackle. Sewell is the best in the world there. Move him and he would still be great, but why disrupt excellence. With a true left tackle in Lomu, Detroit can preserve its right-side identity. Risdon praised Lomu's athleticism, length, and smarts. Crafty feet. Room to grow. He admitted the run blocking is not elite yet. Others are better in that phase. Spencer Fano brings more in-line drive. Francis Malinois does too. But the upside with Lomu at left tackle fits the long view while maintaining continuity with Sewell. Building the Right-Side Run and Interior Fits The vision extends to the run game. Keep the Detroit Lions pounding right. Pair Sewell with Tate Ratledge and have Cade Mays available to reinforce that side. Lomu holds down the blind side while the right side remains the hammer. The balance lets the offense dictate with angles and tempo without retooling the front. That philosophy also informs the board. In a weaker draft, higher picks matter more than a pile of late fliers. The Detroit Lions Podcast framed it cleanly. Aim your swings where roster spots actually exist. Trade-Up Wildcard and Year-Two Buzz If he did climb from 17, Risdon identified a prize. Niese Styles is his No. 2 overall player. A safety background shows up in space, yet he is bigger than Arvel Reed, who projects as an edge. Styles can play with Jack Campbell and unlock sub-package flexibility. There is carryover optimism too. Last year's dream manifested early hits. The Lions landed Tylek Williams and Isaac TeSlaa sooner than expected. Risdon likes what comes next, especially for Williams in year two now that he knows NFL life. The dream stays ambitious. The logic stays grounded. #detroitlions #lions #detroitlionspodcast #nfl #dreamdraft #caleblomu #lefttackle #panaysewell #tradeup #tradeback #tylekwilliams #isaacteslaa #tateratledge #cademays #spencerfano #niesestyles Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
John McMullen reveals his full draft board for the Eagles two weeks before the 2026 NFL Draft. McMullen and Zander Krause debate whether the Eagles should take Keaton Proctor or Caleb Lomu at 23, or trade up for Carnell Tate — the only receiver McMullen would move up to get.Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy