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NFL analyst Dan Pizzuta joins the show to cover the Patriots' best matchups against Seattle in Super Bowl LX, starting with Milton Williams and Drake Maye, then the guys explain why the Pats will have problems running the ball and covering Jaxon Smith-Njigba. Later, they answer your mailbag questions, including potential Patriots free-agent targets this offseason. Pats Interference is Powered by: 

Patriots players Stefon Diggs, Christian Gonzalez, Milton Williams, and more address the media on Thursday, January 29, 2026. TIMECODE00:00-07:32 / SDIGGS07:32-12:41 / GONZALEZ12:41-16:42 / WCAMPBELL16:42-22:44 / MWILLIAMS22:44-28:59 / MJONES28:59-35:47 / KCHAISSON35:47-39:10 / BBROWN39:10-41:59 / AJENNINGSSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Patriots' writer for Sports Illustrated Mike D'Abate joins the show to describe the on and off-field impact from Milton Williams, how Mike Vrabel has pressed all the right buttons, and why there's no question Drake Maye will play in the Super Bowl.

Gregg Rosenthal, the host of NFL Daily and 40s and Free Agents, joins The Alec Lewis Show. Rosenthal and Lewis talk about themes from the conference championship contributors, Milton Williams, Sam Darnold, the Vikings' decision to move on from Darnold, J.J. McCarthy, what the Vikings should do in 2026 at quarterback and more. This show is presented by First Resource Bank, which serves the needs of small businesses, entrepreneurs, and individuals in the Twin Cities and surrounding areas. For more information, here is their website:   https://myfrbank.com/    And here is a link to all of their locations!   https://myfrbank.com/locations-hours/    Sponsored By: UNRL (unrl.com (http://unrl.com/)) — NFL collection: https://www.unrl.com/pages/unrl-x-nfl    Sponsorship inquiries: aleclewis54@gmail.com 

Friend of the show Tom King joins the show to react to the Patriots advancing to the Super Bowl, how he's shocked, but not shocked New England has gotten this far, and the why Milton Williams has been the biggest difference maker on the defensive side.

Patriots players Christian Gonzalez, Christian Barmore, Stefon Diggs, Rhamondre Stevenson, Milton Williams, Jaylinn Hawkins, Christian Elliss, Hunter Henry, Marcus Jones, Kayshon Boutte and Leonard Taylor III address the media on Sunday, January 25, 2026. 00:00-03:59 / Gonzalez03:59 - 6:32 / Barmore06:32 - 12:31 / Diggs12:31 - 14:40 / Stevenson14:40 - 19:49 / Milton Williams19:49 - 23:00 / Hawkins23:00 - 26:22 / Elliss26:22 - 30:18 / Henry30:18 - 32:56 / Marcus Jones32:56 - 35:21 / Boutte35:21 - 38:11 / Taylor IIISee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today's edition of The Drive, Hart and Fitzy revisit their debate on whether the Patriots' "soft schedule" narrative can finally be put to bed, and they revisit comments made by Patriots' defensive stalwarts Milton Williams and Christian Gonzalez, disgruntled Broncos' pass rusher Nik Bonitto, and former Patriots' QB Brian Hoyer.

Can Stidham handle the Patriots' pass rush? Milton Williams took a jab at Stidham earlier in the week, how will the defense look against a great Broncos offensive line? Who will the Bills hire as their next head coach?

(0:00) Felger, Mazz, and Murray open the final hour by resetting their thoughts on what Milton Williams had to say about facing Jarrett Stidham. Plus, more calls. (14:16) More thoughts from the callers on all things Patriots vs Broncos. (23:52) Final thoughts, call, and The Email of the Day! Plus, The Final Word! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(0:00) Are the Denver Broncos overhyping the ability of backup QB Jarrett Stidham ahead of Sunday's game? (14:05) Did Jarrett Stidham view himself as a career backup when he decided to re-sign with the Broncos last offseason? (25:50) What did Patriots defensive tackle Milton Williams have to say about facing Stidham on Sunday? (35:25) The callers weigh in on the Patriots. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Denver Broncos QB Jarrett Stidham received praise from Raiders superstar defensive end Maxx Crosby who defended him against critics who believe he cannot win the AFC Championship against the New England Patriots. RB J.K. Dobbins and multiple other key starters returned to practice. Patriots defensive tackle Milton Williams doesn't think highly of Stidham ahead of Sunday's matchup.Join the Broncos Avenue community to receive exclusive perks! Get early access to videos, ad-free episodes, special badges and MORE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVaN0vAKhNky_bhTwW1VQFQ/joinWant us to cover MORE Denver Broncos news? Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/@BroncosAvenue?sub_confirmation=1Socials: https://linktr.ee/broncosavenue

In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil take a deep dive into the upcoming AFC championship game between the Broncos and Patriots. How will the Broncos offense look different with Jarrett Stidham in place of Bo Nix? We hear from Alex Smith and his optimism for the Broncos based on Sean Payton's history of winning with backup quarterbacks. Did Patriots defensive tackle Milton Williams take a shot at Jarrett Stidham when saying he doesn't know anything about Stidham? We have breaking news from Broncos practice as JK Dobbins participated in practice today. Does this mean we should expect Dobbins to play this weekend in the AFC championship? Today's "Three Count" features reaction to ESPN's Mel Kiper's mock draft which has the Broncos selecting a defensive tackle in the first round at pick number 30 and the dysfunction in the Bills organization with their owner saying their GM didn't want to take a player in the draft that is currently on their roster. We react to the University of Colorado's schedule officially being announced today. 

Keefe presents his Keys to Patriots vs. Texans. Milton Williams joins as the Patriots prepare to play the Texans on Sunday. Williams says the first Playoff win was huge for the team, but their work far from over. Guys are taking advantage of their opportunities, and the defense will need to attack C.J. Stroud to prevent big plays.

Keefe gives his keys to Patriots vs. Texans. Milton Williams joins the show to discuss how the defense is feeling ahead of their matchup with Houston. Williams says the pass rush will need to get to Stroud early to prevent big plays. Grab Bag and Clip du Jour.

Hour One of the Good Morning Football Podcast begins with reaction to the New York Giants hiring John Harbaugh! Hosts Jamie Erdahl, Kyle Brandt, Rashad Jennings, and Mike Garafolo break down the Bears-Rams matchup and then are joined by Patriots DT Milton Williams and he talks about the Patriots regular season and their first playoff win.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Patriots players Milton Williams, Jaylinn Hawkins, Rhamondre Stevenson, TreVeyon Henderson, Khyiris Tonga, and Kayshon Boutte address the media on Thursday, January 15, 2026. Timecode:Milton Williams: 00:00 - 01:12Jaylinn Hawkins: 01:12 - 02:46Rhamondre Stevenson: 02:46 - 06:49TreVeyon Henderson: 06:49 - 09:48Khyiris Tonga: 09:48 - 11:15Kayshon Boutte: 11:15 - 16:32See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Patriots Head Coach Mike Vrabel says his lip is fine after a Milton Williams headbutt last night. He gives credit to Williams for returning and making an impact. There is a lot to improve on offense and the team will prepare for either the Texans or Steelers. Drake Maye knows he can improve from last night, and the team won't win much by being cautious.

Mike Vrabel joins and says his lip in fine after a headbutt from Milton Williams. Vrabel says there is a lot to improve on from last night's game. He explains how he gets players to buy-in, and says the team will prepare for either opponent. The Red Sox let Alex Bregman walk, where do they go from here after losing both Rafael Devers and Alex Bregman.

Patriots players Milton Williams, Hunter Henry, Rhamondre Stevenson, and more address the media on Sunday, January 11, 2026. TIMECODE00:00- 03:46 / MWILLIAMS03:46-11:29 / DIGGS11:29-16:06 / HENRY16:06-19:17 / STEVENSON19:17-22:48 / CAMPBELL22:48-26:31 / SPILLANE26:31-31:30 / CHAISSON31:30-34:17 / MWILLIAMS24:17-38:17 / BORREGALES38:17-38:51 / KWILLIAMS38:51-39:30 / HAWKINSSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Patriots' DB/PR Marcus Jones joins WEEI Afternoons with Andy Hart and Nick “Fitzy” Stevens to discuss the dominant defensive performance and how the Patriots were able to make a statement defensively against the Chargers, the impact of Milton Williams and Robert Spillane, how the crowd at Gillette Stadium made things difficult for Justin Herbert and the Chargers' offense, being named and All-Pro, and more. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Pat's reinvigorated Milton Williams joins the show

Tune-in as the PU crew recaps the Patriots 38-10 regular season finale win over the Miami Dolphins! We talk the return of Milton Williams and Will Campbell, Rhamondre Stevenson's huge game, the second half defensive response and more! We talk areas to improve and strengthen as the Patriots prepare to face a well-rounded Chargers team in the Wild Card Round. Plus, Patriots legendary RB LeGarrette Blount joins us live in-studio to talk his time with the dynasty, the Patriots current RB room, Drake Maye and more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Milton Williams said he had no idea the Patriots would be this good when he first signed with them. How sustainable will the Patriots' success be when they face a much more difficult schedule next year? Tom Brady picks Matthew Stafford for MVP, why does he deserve a lifetime achievement MVP award?

Patriots defensive tackle Milton Williams and linebacker Jack Gibbens address the media on Monday, January 5, 2026. TIMECODEMWILLIAMS / 00:00-05:59GIBBENS / 05:59-13:49See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

BSJ's Greg Bedard goes solo to preview Patriots vs. Dolphins, breaking down how New England should approach the season finale. Should the Patriots rest starters or get key players like Will Campbell and Milton Williams back up to speed after time on IR? Then Greg wraps the show by answering questions from BSJ members. Greg Bedard Patriots Podcast on CLNS Media is Powered by: Prize Picks

The Patriots wrap up their regular season against the Dolphins tomorrow afternoon. Will Campbell is likely to return, could Milton Williams join him? The Celtics have surpassed expectations without Jayson Tatum, can they make a playoff run when he returns? Jaylen Brown was snubbed for Eastern Conference Player of the Month.

Patriots inside linebackers coach Zak Kuhr addresses the media on Thursday, January 1, 2026.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Patriots players Will Campbell, Milton Williams, Jaylinn Hawkins and more address the media on Wednesday, December 31, 2025. TIMECODECAMPBELL / 00:00-02:40MWILLIAMS / 02:40-04:12JHAWKINS / 04:12-06:56MJONES / 06:56-09:25CGONZALEZ / 09:25-12:30MMOSES / 12:30-16:26See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Brian discusses the news that Stefon Diggs is facing felony and misdemeanor charges and what that means for the Patriots, before diving into Drake Maye's strong case for MVP (0:00). Then, he chats with The Boston Herald's Doug Kyed about the Pats-Dolphins game on Sunday, injury updates on Will Campbell, Milton Williams, and Robert Spillane, and potential playoff opponents for the Pats (27:30). Then, Brian answers a listener call before he and Jamie talk about the Red Sox's offseason (1:07:45). We want to hear from you! Leave Brian a message on the listener line at 617-396-7172. Or send us your questions for our mailbag at offthepike@gmail.com. The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Host: Brian Barrett Guest: Doug Kyed Producer: Jamie McClellan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

(0:00) Matt McCarthy & Andrew Callahan - in for Zolak & Bertrand - begin Hour #2 by reacting to comments from Albert Breer claiming that the Patriots are "playing with house money". The duo agree that those comments are too strong and voices their reasoning. What constitutes a successful season for the Patriots?(12:38) McCarthy & Callahan provide a progress report on Milton Williams, who is currently eligible to come off of the IR. McCarthy praises Milton Williams' importance to the team.(26:53) Read & React(35:03) End of the Year Boston Sports Awards: Biggest Asshat of the Year Award - Nominees are: Craig Breslow, Triston Casas, Jarren Duran, Nikita ZadorovPlease note: Timecodes may shift by a few minutes due to inserted ads. Because of copyright restrictions, portions—or entire segments—may not be included in the podcast.For the latest updates, visit the show page on 985thesportshub.com. Follow 98.5 The Sports Hub on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. Watch the show every morning on YouTube, and subscribe to stay up-to-date with all the best moments from Boston's home for sports!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(0:00) Matt McCarthy & Ty Anderson - in for Zolak & Bertrand - begin Hour #3 with Matt claiming Christmas is a sexier holiday than Valentine's Day. A caller brings up "Weird Al" Yankovic and the guys recite their favorite tracks.(11:00) Napster memories with McCarthy. The guys continue to give some love to "Weird Al" Yankovic by going through some albums and stream data. More callers' favorite gift stories. Milton Williams seems to be trending towards playing reportedly.(23:28) The guys discuss their favorite Christmas movies. Ty admits to liking Halloween over Christmas. McCarthy makes a valid point that Halloween is more provocative than suggestive Christmas music. More callers weighing in on everything.(34:55) McCarthy went to The Nutcracker and the guys comment on orchestral music before going back to the phones.Please note: Timecodes may shift by a few minutes due to inserted ads. Because of copyright restrictions, portions—or entire segments—may not be included in the podcast.For the latest updates, visit the show page on 985thesportshub.com. Follow 98.5 The Sports Hub on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. Watch the show every morning on YouTube, and subscribe to stay up-to-date with all the best moments from Boston's home for sports!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(0:00) Matt McCarthy & Leroy Irvin - in for Zolak & Bertrand - begin Hour #2 with a Tuesday presser for Patriots Head Coach, Mike Vrabel. Milton Williams returned to practice. McCarthy prefers Patriot wins over style points. With only Maye & Gonzalez elected to the Pro Bowl - Are the Patriots under-represented?(12:50) Injuries are the number one concern for the Patriots. How do the Patriots go out managing injuries to a multitude of players? Matt & Leroy discuss. They both agree the Patriots lack depth at various positions.(24:54) Christmas Music that makes you feel. The guys reveal some of their favorite Christmas songs.(33:45) Callers chime in with their favorite Christmas songs.Please note: Timecodes may shift by a few minutes due to inserted ads. Because of copyright restrictions, portions—or entire segments—may not be included in the podcast.For the latest updates, visit the show page on 985thesportshub.com. Follow 98.5 The Sports Hub on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. Watch the show every morning on YouTube, and subscribe to stay up-to-date with all the best moments from Boston's home for sports!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(0:00) Matt McCarthy & Leroy Irvin - in for Zolak & Bertrand - are joined by Mike Reiss from ESPN to talk everything Patriots. Reiss offers his “Big 3” Takeaways from Sunday Night's Patriots-Ravens game.(11:12) Injury updates from Foxboro following Tuesday's practice, including Milton Williams. Injury concerns going forward.(23:23) McCarthy, Leroy & Reiss discuss the decision to bench Derrick Henry in the 4th quarter with the lead. Reiss calls Harbaugh's decision to bench Henry - a "Christmas gift".(34:51) Today's TakeawaysPlease note: Timecodes may shift by a few minutes due to inserted ads. Because of copyright restrictions, portions—or entire segments—may not be included in the podcast.For the latest updates, visit the show page on 985thesportshub.com. Follow 98.5 The Sports Hub on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. Watch the show every morning on YouTube, and subscribe to stay up-to-date with all the best moments from Boston's home for sports!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Patriots center Garrett Bradbury is awarded the 2025 Ron Hobson "Good Guy" Award, plus Milton Williams and Ben Brown address the media on Tuesday, December 23, 2025. TIMECODEBRADBURY / 00:00-06:25MWILLIAMS / 06:25-10:56BBROWN / 10:56-15:47See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

• Sal and Adam assess the Bills from 30,000 feet coming into this game. What is the mindset of the team and the fanbase? • Sal and Adam were spot on about the state of the Patriots in October before the first Buffalo-New England game. Where do they stand when it comes to the Patriots? Are they a sustainable model or do they believe New England just got lucky in October? • On the beat writers' lament. “We always see the bad side of our team.” • How much will the loss of Milton Williams impact this game for both teams? Will the Bills be able to make some gains on the ground on Sunday? • When you face a team the second time in a season, how do things change? • On how the New England run defense has managed without Williams in the lineup. • If you're Mike Vrabel, where are you looking to attack on either side of the ball? • Is Sean McDermott in danger of losing his job if the Bills don't make the conference championship? • Are you surprised that the Bills are a 1.5-point favorite with Fan Duel? • Is there someone on the Buffalo roster we're not talking about who could have an impact on this game? • This is going to be one of those games that turns late on a big play. • McDermott's teams have always played well in December and January. • Do you see Josh Allen and Drake Maye running on parallel tracks, albeit one a couple of years ahead of each other? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On top of setting a great culture, Mike Vrabel's additions of guys like Milton Williams and Stefon Diggs have benefitted greatly.

Tune-in as the PU Crew turns the page to the Patriots Week 12 road matchup against the Cincinnati Bengals. We discuss the key matchups, players and storylines to watch, like the potential for Drake Maye's first 300-yard passing game, defending without Milton Williams for the first time, and Ja'Marr Chase's suspension. We turn to Mike Vrabel's press conference and react to his comments on this week's matchup. Plus, we dive into news/topics surrounding the team, the AFC, and the entire league.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How much of a liability will the Patriots defense be on Sunday against the Bengals with no Milton Williams playing

Looking ahead at the Patriots in the playoffs, are the expectations so high that it's, AFC championship or bust at this point? And the Patriots look to take on the Bengals this Sunday but are missing Milton Williams, how badly will this hurt the defense? Finally, the Celtics snuck a win against the Clippers the other night and now look to take on the Nets tonight.

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand begin the hour heading live to Mike Vrabel's meeting with the media ahead of Sunday's game against the Bengals. (23:40) The crew is joined by Patriots pass rusher K'Lavon Chaisson to discuss Milton Williams injury as well as expectations on Sunday vs the Bengals. (29:45) We answer your calls and reactions on everything from the show. (36:23) Zo and Beetle close out the show with the takeaways from today. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In a solo episode, Andrew returns with six big-picture thoughts on the Patriots, including why he believes they will clinch the No. 1 seed in the AFC. Later, he unpacks Drake Maye's historic season, the impact of Milton Williams' loss, and Patriots rookie Jared Wilson joins for another 4-minute drill. The Pats Interference Podcast is Powered by 

Tune-in as we recap the Patriots Week 11 and Rivalries week. We breakdown the win over the Jets and its most significant storylines including TreVeyon Hendersons three-touchdown performance, Drake Maye's consistency through 11 weeks, Milton Williams' injury and more. Plus, we recap the league's entire slate and discuss its main storylines and Patriots playoff implications.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand begin the hour discussing the impact of Milton Williams being out of the lineup for at least 4 games after being placed on injured reserve. (10:26) We debate how difficult of an out the Patriots are within the AFC playoff picture. (21:25) The crew questions if the Patriots need more opportunities for “prove-it” wins in order to silence the easy-schedule doubters. (30:14) Zo and Beetle discuss Dave Portnoy saying the AFC is only a three team race between the Patriots, Broncos, and Bills. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00) Mike Reiss of ESPN joins Zolak & Bertrand live from Gillette Stadium to give us his three things that could potentially hold the Patriots back. (14:39) Mike Reiss discusses with the crew if Drake Maye is the third best quarterback in the NFL already and where he ranks in the MVP conversation.(26:09) We debate who the true contenders are among the current AFC playoff teams.(35:12) Mike Reiss details what he knows about the Milton Williams injury and how the Patriots will have to rally in his absence. Plus the impact of the Ja'Marr Chase suspension.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Topics discussed: How Mike Vrabel responded to Cam Newton's Patriots "fool's gold" rant // Has Neemias Queta entered himself into the Celtics "team MVP" running? // Where the Patriots + QB Drake Maye rank among the league's elite // How the Patriots RB room will shape up + Milton Williams placed on IR // Patriots CB Marcus Jones diagnoses the team's lackluster red zone defense // Patriots QB Drake Maye on the meaning of Mike Vrabel's "no naps" mantra // Three Point Stance (at 2:30PM), The Drive, Afternoons Pick-Six Parlay recap, Odds and Ends + more!

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand, with Marc Bertrand out, start the show recapping the biggest games from Sunday, including the Chiefs loss to the Broncos.(10:37) We debate whether the Patriots should rather the Chiefs miss the playoffs entirely or face this version of them come the playoffs. (21:23) The crew discusses Drake Maye being amongst the elite of NFL quarterbacks and our thoughts on his MVP chances following Sunday's games. (32:09) We react to the news of Patriots defensive tackle Milton Williams heading to injured reserve and the impact it will have on the defense. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Brian shares his Sunday Thoughts, discussing how important this offseason is for the Red Sox, Bill Belichick's comments about potentially returning to the NFL, the Patriots' prime position to win the AFC East, and more (0:45). Then, he chats with CLNS Media's Evan Valenti about the Celtics' win over the Clippers, Boston's improved shooting, Jordan Walsh's great defense, and Jaylen Brown's excellent play (20:30). Brian then takes a listener call before he and Jamie discuss Milton Williams's ankle injury (1:04:00). We want to hear from you! Leave Brian a message on the listener line at 617-396-7172. Or send us your questions for our mailbag at offthepike@gmail.com. The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Host: Brian Barrett Guest: Evan Valenti Producer: Jamie McClellan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jones and Keefe were not that impressed with the level of play this weekend and believe the Pats can hang with everyone in the league // How big of a loss is Milton Williams and are the Bruins back? // Does Bill Belichick have a future in the NFL? // Wha' Happened?: Week 11/Patriots TE Hunter Henry joins the show // Are the Celtics heating up after a win over the Clippers? // The Patriots remaining schedule // How can the Patriots fill the void left by the Milt Williams injury? // Takeaways from Mike Vrabel's interview on the Greg Hill Show // More on the chances of Bill Belichick returning to the NFL // Grab Bag // Clip du Jour/Crossover with WEEI Afternoon //

Hour 1 - Jones and Keefe were not that impressed with the level of play this weekend and believe the Pats can hang with everyone in the league. How big of a loss is Milton Williams and are the Bruins back?

Keefe just had to ask the Milkman if he had ever broken any bones. Now Williams is on the IR, the guys debate how big of a loss is for this Pats team.