Podcast appearances and mentions of Phil Perry

Things are looking up for the New England Patriots, but how do they keep things rolling? Tom Curran and Phil Perry debate that, discuss the impact of Kayshon Boutte, and how the Patriots can get their run game going.2:00-Drake Maye continues to elevate his game7:30-The impact of Kayshon Boutte12:30-How do the Patriots get the run game going? 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.

It's the aftermath! Tom E. Curran and Phil Perry break down the Patriots' 25-19 win over the Saints. They discuss standout performances from Drake Maye and Kayshon Boutte, examine what went wrong with the run game in the second half and react to the ridiculous calls throughout the game.1:00 - Has Drake Maye entered the MVP conversation? 12:00 - Patriots' run game stalls in the second half 25:00 - Breaking down the wild officiating in Patriots vs. Saints 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.

Tom E. Curran and Phil Perry discuss how the Patriots can improve their run game heading into the Saints matchup, where they (surprisingly) stand in the AFC, and why things have gone so poorly for Bill Belichick and the Tar Heels. Plus, Carlton Davis III joins Tom for Irrelevant Questions.1:00 - Why hasn't the Patriots' run game been effective so far?8:00 - How will the Patriots handle their recent success going into the Saints matchup?18:00 - Where do the Patriots sit in the AFC?22:00 - Breaking down Bill Belichick's disaster at UNC30:00 - Irrelevant Questions with Carlton Davis III 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.

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand are joined by Phil Perry of NBC Sports Boston as they touch on Drake Maye's performance against the Bills.(8:04) We discuss if the Patriots need to win with style points on Sunday.(22:23) The crew gets Perry's thoughts on the latest drama surrounding Bill Belichick.(31:50) We finish the hour with calls 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.

Phil Perry welcomes in Rob Ninkovich to get his thoughts on Drake Maye's impressive start to Year 2, Mike Vrabel's leadership style and whether he thinks this team is for real. Then, Phil shares which college players to keep an eye on this weekend and opens up the mailbag to answer your questions! 1:00- Phil breaks down why Drake Maye has been even more impressive than you realize through five weeks3:30- Rob Ninkovich shares whether or not he thinks the Patriots are a playoff team5:50- How would you gameplan against Drake Maye as a defensive player?7:55- What do you think of Mike Vrabel's leadership style with this team?14:00- Phil shares his latest round of college players to keep an eye on ahead of next spring's NFL Draft18:40- Phil opens up the mailbag to answer your questions

(00:00) Phil Perry covers the New England Patriots on NBC Sports Boston and joins the show.(30:46) THE STACK(PLEASE be aware timecodes may shift up to a few minutes due to inserted ads)CONNECT WITH TOUCHER & HARDY: linktr.ee/ToucherandHardyFor 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.

Are the Patriots back? Tom E. Curran and Phil Perry react to the buzz around the Patriots after their statement win over the Bills. They discuss Drake Maye's strong outing and take a closer look at the chemistry building between Maye and Stefon Diggs.1:00 - The Patriots are back in postseason conversation 8:00 - Breaking down Drake Maye's game management 18:00 - The chemistry between Diggs and Maye is blossoming 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.

It's the aftermath! Tom E. Curran and Phil Perry break down an incredibly impressive win in Buffalo. They discuss standout performances from Drake Maye and Stefon Diggs, why Mike Vrabel might be the perfect coach for this team and whether they can build on this momentum in the coming weeks.1:00 - What does this win say about the Patriots?13:00 - Is Mike Vrabel the perfect coach for this team?20:30 - Rhamondre Stevenson's fumbling issue continues27:00 - Will the Patriots build off this win? 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.

Tom E. Curran and Phil Perry preview the Patriots' Sunday Night Football matchup with the Bills. They break down why this game comes at the perfect time for New England, what Drake Maye needs to do to take a big step forward, and how the defense can contain James Cook. Plus, Morgan Moses joins for a round of Irrelevant Questions1:00 - Why this is the perfect time for the Patriots to play the Bills7:00 - What can Drake Maye prove in this game?22:00 - How do the Patriots stop the Bills run game?32:00 - Morgan Moses joins Tom for Irrelevant Questions    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.

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand are joined by Phil Perry of NBC Sports Boston to discuss whether the Patriots have a chance against the Bills.(7:37) We get Perry's thoughts on the Josh Allen and Drake Maye comps continuing to go wild.(18:30) The crew gives their thoughts on Stefon Diggs usage.(27:32) We finish the day with calls on everything from the hour, including what he'd give up for AJ Brown.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Drake Maye and the offensive line have been stellar up to this point, but is it sustainable? Phil Perry talks with Steve Palazollo about that and much more! Later, we tell you who to watch this weekend in college football and answer your mailbag questions.  1:00- Is Drake Maye's level of play sustainable? 3:30- Seeing the results of the Patriots setting Drake Maye up for success 7:00- Will other teams start scheming to slow down Stefon Diggs? 6:30- Which NFL QB is the best comp to Drake Maye? 10:00- Impressions of Will Campbell's first four NFL games 18:00- ”Who's Next?!” & Mailbag 

(00:00) Phil Perry covers the New England Patriots on NBC Sports Boston and joins the show.(17:06) The guys continue to preview Patriots-Bills. Can New England shock Buffalo??(35:03) It's that time where we get to all the stories and topics we didn't cover during the show—it's The Stack!(PLEASE be aware timecodes may shift up to a few minutes due to inserted ads)CONNECT WITH TOUCHER & HARDY: linktr.ee/ToucherandHardyFor 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.

The Patriots are 2-2, but are they better than their record shows? Tom Curran and Phil Perry debate that and discuss how Drake Maye compares to Josh Allen at that stage of his career. Will the Patriots be ready for battle against the Buffalo Bills on Sunday?3:30-Are the Patriots better than what their record shows?13:30-Is Drake Maye one of the league's best passers or best QBs?18:00-How does Drake Maye compare to Josh Allen at that stage of his career?21:30-Bills battle preview 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.

Tom Curran and Phil Perry react to the Patriots' dominant 42-13 win over the Carolina Panthers to improve to 2-2 on the season. Is this team finally starting to build something after years of bad football? And are we really seeing the second year leap from Drake Maye? 1:00- Patriots seem to finally be pulling themselves out of contention for the dregs of the league8:30- What impressed you the most from Drake Maye's performance vs. the Panthers?15:00- Is Stefon Diggs' proving himself to be a selfless leader on this offense?20:35- What do you need to see from the Patriots in Buffalo next Sunday night?26:10- Thoughts on the way Rhamondre Stevenson, Christian Gonzalez and Milton Williams were used in the game this afternoon? 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.

Tom Curran and Phil Perry preview the Patriots' Week 4 game against the Carolina Panthers. What do we want to see from the Patriots on Sunday? How can Drake Maye and the Patriots learn from their mistakes? Lastly, irrelevant questions with Jared Wilson.1:00-How winnable is the game on Sunday against the Panthers?3:00-Are the Panthers a get-right moment for the Patriots?6:00-How can the Patriots learn from their mistakes?11:00-How much should Christian Gonzalez play? 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 the third hour with comments on Josh McDaniels and the Patriots offense.(6:33) The guys react to Phil Perry's comments from Zolak and Bertrand on the Patriots receivers. (18:44) The callers weigh in on the Lightning Round. (29:07) Continuing thoughts on the Red Sox being on Apple TV tonight. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Phil Perry talks with Kurt Warner to get his advice on what the Patriots can do to maximize Drake Maye's potential. Later, Phil gives you “Who's Next?” and highlights three college football players to watch this weekend, and answers your questions from the Next Pats Mailbag.3:30-What is Kurt Warner's favorite part of Drake Maye's game?9:00-How can Josh McDaniels set Drake Maye up for success?12:30-How do the Patriots make “big plays” on offense?18:00-Who's Next?!: College players to keep an eye on this weekend23:0-Next Pats Mailbag

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand are joined by Phil Perry of NBC Sports Boston to discuss the outlook of Panthers-Patriots on Sunday.(11:33) Perry explains how many touches he thinks Rhamondre Stevenson will get on Sunday.(24:55) The crew questions which receiver has the chance to create some space down the field.(34:06) We finish the hour by getting Perry's thoughts on Robert Kraft selling a small part of the Patriots.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00) Phil Perry covers the New England Patriots on NBC Sports Boston and joins the show.(17:35) The guys turn their attention to the Patriots' Week 4 matchup against the Panthers, Christian Gonzalez and much more!(31:38) THE STACK(PLEASE be aware timecodes may shift up to a few minutes due to inserted ads)CONNECT WITH TOUCHER & HARDY: linktr.ee/ToucherandHardyFor 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.

How does Mike Vrabel hold his players accountable after mistakes cost them the win against the Steelers. What should the Patriots do about Rhamondre Stevenson's fumble issues? What can Drake Maye learn from his mistakes against Pittsburgh? Tom Curran and Phil Perry discuss that and much more!1:00-How does Mike Vrabel handle holding his players accountable?5:00-What should the Patriots do about Rhamondre Stevenson's fumble issues?10:00-Are the Patriots a good team?12:00-A look at the points the Patriots ALMOST had16:30-What Drake Maye can fix from Steelers game 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.

Tom E. Curran and Phil Perry react to an incredibly frustrating loss for the New England Patriots, 21-14 to the Pittsburgh Steelers in a game that saw the Patriots basically beat themselves after turning the ball over five times -- including twice in the red zone. 1:00- Are continued (yet solvable) mistakes with a much more talented roster reason to be hopeful going forward?7:45- What should another game with "a lot of good" mixed with more poor decision-making tell us about Drake Maye?14:00- How well is Josh McDaniels doing developing Maye and this offense so far?20:50- What do they do with Rhamondre Stevenson after two more costly fumbles this week?32:25- Let's give the defense its flowers after an impressive effort in the loss 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.

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand, with Phil Perry of NBC Sports Boston joining the show, look ahead to Steelers-Patriots on Sunday.(9:00) The guys continue to go back and forth on Christian Gonzalez's outlook for Sunday.(22:51) We get Phil Perry's outlook on whether Mike Vrabel has been sensitive with the media so far.(32:20)The guys finish the hour with more thoughts on Patriots-Dolphins, being front-runners, and the identity of the Patriots going forward.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Phil Perry talks with Tyler Dunne of GoLongTD.com about his three-part series on the Chicago Bears, “House of dysfunction.” Will the Bears regret not looking into drafting Drake Maye? Later, Phil discusses “Who's next?!” and gives you three college players to watch this weekend and answers your mailbag questions.   4:00 -Tyler details his three-part series on Chicago Bears, “House of dysfunction” 5:30 - Will Chicago regret passing on Drake Maye? 12:30 - Why Drake Maye's start to his career is EERILY SIMILAR to Josh Allen's 15:30 - Who's Next?! 21:00 - Next Pats mailbag  WATCH every episode of The Next Pats 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.

(00:00) Phil Perry covers the New England Patriots on NBC Sports Boston and joins the show for the next two segments!(34:48) It's that time of the show where we get to all the stories and topics we didn't cover—it's The Stack!(PLEASE be aware timecodes may shift up to a few minutes due to inserted ads)CONNECT WITH TOUCHER & HARDY: linktr.ee/ToucherandHardyFor 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.

Tom E. Curran and Phil Perry break down the Patriots' win in Miami, discussing whether Drake Maye can sustain that level of play, how the 2025 draft class performed, and the best plan for Christian Gonzalez's return. 1:00 - Can Drake Maye & the Pats keep up that level of play? 12:00 - How did the 2025 draft class look? 18:30 - Breaking down the defensive struggles 22:00 - How should the Patriots handle Christian Gonzalez's return? 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.

Tom E. Curran and Phil Perry break down the Patriots' gritty win over the Miami Dolphins. They dive into Drake Maye's impressive performance and discuss how the team pulled off the victory despite a few costly mistakes.1:00 - Breaking down Drake Maye's performance14:00 - Patriot still making costly mistakes22:00 - How has Will Campbell looked through the first two weeks  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) Phil Perry joins Zo, Beetle, and McKone to talk about the Patriots' chances against the Dolphins on Sunday ● (9:53) The guys ask Phil Perry whether or not Drake Maye has too much on his plate ● (20:40) Callers react with the guys and Phil Perry ● (32:08) The guys ask Phil Perry what the Patriots can do to make Drake Maye more comfortableSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00) Phil Perry covers the New England Patriots on NBC Sports Boston and joins the show. (35:00) THE STACK (PLEASE be aware timecodes may shift up to a few minutes due to inserted ads) CONNECT WITH TOUCHER & HARDY: linktr.ee/ToucherandHardy 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!

Tom Curran and Phil Perry are still digging into the Patriots' Week 1 loss to the Raiders. How do Mike Vrabel, Josh McDaniels and company get Drake Maye more comfortable ahead of Sunday's game in Miami vs. the Dolphins? 1:00- How can the Patriots get Drake Maye to slow down physically and mentally on the field? How much of this is related to his inexperience?11:30- Breaking down the good and the bad from the offensive line in Week 112:55- Are the Patriots not as good as expected on defense?17:20- Is there tension brewing between Vrabel and McDaniels in how best to gameplan the offense?14:05- What's going on in Miami? Are the Dolphins already self-combusting? WATCH every episode of the Patriots Talk podcast on YouTubeFollow NBC Sports Boston:NBCSportsBoston.comX @NBCSpatriotsFacebookInstagramTikTok

As in recent years, The Patriots were unable to take advantage of mistakes -- and made too many of their own in the second half to pull out the win at home, falling to the Raiders 20-13. How much of that falls on the QB? Tom Curran and Phil Perry debate what to make of another frustrating outing from Drake Maye and the offense. 1:00- Tom breaks down the stretch of play during the second half that ultimately cost the Patriots the game9:20- Solving Drake Maye's 'jumpy' reactions in key moments continues to be the decisive factor in whether or not New England finds success long-term15:25- Reacting to the good and bad from the rest of the offense and defense20:00- Phil shares his thoughts on Drake Maye's performance vs. the Raiders26:20- Why was the team not able to do more with DeMario Douglas in the passing game? 30:40- How much does it matter if Drake Maye's mechanics and fundamentals backslide this year? WATCH every episode of the Patriots Talk podcast on YouTubeFollow NBC Sports Boston:NBCSportsBoston.comX @NBCSpatriotsFacebookInstagramTikTok

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand start the third hour with Phil Perry of NBC Sports Boston on his back and forth with Stefon Diggs. (10:35) Perry explains his expectations for Drake Maye and Josh McDaniels this season. (22:00) We touch on what’s going on with Christian Gonzalez and Will Campbell being questionable for Sunday. (31:00) We finish the hour by letting the callers ask Perry questions on the Patriots.

Phil Perry talks with former Patriots offensive line coach, Dante Scarnecchia, to get his thoughts on the Patriots starting two rookies on the offensive line. How can the Patriots set their OL up for success this season? What's Dante's first impressions of Will Campbell? Later, Phil answers your questions and shares a few college players to keep an eye on this season.2:45-Dante Scarnecchia on the Patriots starting 2 rookies on the offensive line6:45-Dante love the “motor” of Will Campbell12:30-Dante's advice for Campbell taking it to the next level in the NFL20:30-Who's Next?! College players to keep an eye on 23:00-Next Pats mailbag WATCH every episode of The Next Pats podcast on YouTubeFollow NBC Sports Boston:NBCSportsBoston.comX @NBCSpatriotsFacebookInstagramTikTok

(00:00) Phil Perry addresses the CONTROVERSY with Stefon Diggs. Plus, his thoughts on week 1 of the NFL season! (30:41) THE STACK (PLEASE be aware timecodes may shift up to a few minutes due to inserted ads) CONNECT WITH TOUCHER & HARDY: linktr.ee/ToucherandHardy 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!

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand start the show by reacting to Roman Anthony’s oblique injury timeline. (14:21) We question why the Red Sox essentially punted with a bullpen game last night. (23:11) The crew reacts to Stefon Diggs responding directly to Phil Perry and Tom E. Curran, while apologizing to the entire Patriots beat. (36:10) We finish the hour by touching on Greg Bedard’s thoughts on Diggs’ usage early in the season.

SEGMENT - Today in "The Drive" Phil Perry's “pain in the posterior” comment, Stefon Diggs answer on being an a-hole, Phil Perry on his apology to Stef Diggs, Tom E. Curran's chat with us, and is last night's version of the Red Sox what we're going to see from them in the post Roman Anthony injury era.

HR4 - Today in "The Drive" Phil Perry's “pain in the posterior” comment, Stefon Diggs answer on being an a-hole, Phil Perry on his apology to Stef Diggs, Tom E. Curran's chat with us, and is last night's version of the Red Sox what we're going to see from them in the post Roman Anthony injury era. Andy, Fitzy and Ted react to the latest chapter in the Bill Belichick-Patriots drama in the post-dynasty era. With multiple reporters reporting that Belichick and UNC have banned Patriots scouts from UNC games and facilities

Tom Curran and Phil Perry discuss the Patriots' mindset heading into Week 1 of the season. What should we make of the new captains? Will Christian Gonzalez be ready to play? Later, Mike Florio joins to discuss his new book, “Big Shield,” and give a national perspective on the Patriots.1:00 - What's Mike Vrabel's mindset heading into Week 1? 3:00 - Will Christian Gonzalez be ready to play on Sunday? 10:00 - Vrabel on his decision to release Jabrill Peppers 13:30 - Patriots anoint new leadership corps 20:30 - Mike Florio on his new book “Big Shield” and a national view of the PatriotsSubscribe to the QUICK SNAP podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-quick-snap-with-david-andrews-brian-hoyer/id1766572407 Get Mike Florio's "Big Shield" -https://www.amazon.com/Big-Shield-Mike-Florio-ebook/dp/B0FGH43V6D WATCH every episode of the Patriots Talk podcast on YouTubeFollow NBC Sports Boston:NBCSportsBoston.comX @NBCSpatriotsFacebookInstagramTikTok

The Patriots' best-kept secret in their rookie class is an undrafted free agent, but it's not Efton Chism. Spoiler alert, it's Elijah Ponder, a 6'3”, 260lb linebacker with insane combine numbers. Phil Perry says it's a mystery he wasn't drafted. Listen to an exclusive interview with Ponder, and Phil shares why exactly he likes the rookie so much.Not only that, but Phil also answers a handful of mailbag questions at the end of the show.1:04 - Why Elijah Ponder earned a spot on Patriots 53-man roster3:00 - Elijah Ponder by the numbers8:38 - What Mike Smith had to say about Elijah Ponder11:58 - Phil Perry has an exclusive interview with Elijah Ponder21:30 - Mailbag Questions WATCH every episode of The Next Pats podcast on YouTubeFollow NBC Sports Boston:NBCSportsBoston.comX @NBCSpatriotsFacebookInstagramTikTok

Tom Curran and Phil Perry react to Mike Vrabel saying the Patriots “have to go to great lengths to improve this team” Also, they debate how much the Patriots offensive line has improved and discuss what it would take to acquire Jakobi Meyers. Lastly, Tom catches up with Austin Hooper for some irrelevant questions.1:30 - Vrabel says “I think that we have to go to great lengths to improve this team” 6:00 - How much have the Patriots improved their offensive line? 11:00 - Assessing the WR improvements from last season 14:00 - Would you trade Stefon Diggs for Jakobi Meyers? 28:00 - Irrelevant questions with Austin Hooper WATCH every episode of the Patriots Talk podcast on YouTubeFollow NBC Sports Boston:NBCSportsBoston.comX @NBCSpatriotsFacebookInstagramTikTok

The roster is set. Tom E. Curran and Phil Perry react to the Patriots 53-man roster, breaking down the biggest cuts and makes. They also look at the crowded WR room and whether a trade for Jakobi Meyers makes sense.1:00 - Instant reaction to 53-man roster13:00 - Evaluating the Patriots' WR room and the case for a Jakobi Meyers trade  WATCH every episode of the Patriots Talk podcast on YouTubeFollow NBC Sports Boston:NBCSportsBoston.comX @NBCSpatriotsFacebookInstagramTikTok

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand with Phil Perry in for Zolak and Alex Barth in for McKone start the first hour by talking about what the big move is for the Patriots as Trey Hendrickson and Terry McLaurin are off the table. (12:13) The crew think about if the Patriots should trade for Jakobi Meyers. (20:37) We touch on how we think players did during training camp. (29:10) We finish the hour with recapping the Red Sox win against the Orioles last night.

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand with Phil Perry in for Zolak and Alex Barth in for McKone start the second hour debating if Drake Maye feels pressure right now to throw to Diggs. (11:27) We touch on a potential Kyle Dugger and Anfernee Jennings trade. (27:31) We finish the hour playing This or That!

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand with Phil Perry in for Zolak and Alex Barth in for McKone start the third hour taking calls and reactions (10:57) We discuss if the expectations are too high for the Patriots and do more this or that. (21:55) The crew takes more calls. (28:59) The guys finish the hour by reacting to Nick Wright's comments that the Patriots are going to the playoffs; What games are the Patriots winning?

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand with Phil Perry in for Zolak and Alex Barth in for McKone start the final hour reacting to the announcement of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce getting engaged; Bob Socci joins the show. (15:55) The crew discuss who Taylor and Travis should have preform at their wedding. (24:36) We finish the day with Phil Perry giving an injury update on Christian Gonzalez. (35:17) Today’s Takeaway.

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand react to Phil Perry saying he expects the Patriots to make some more moves over the coming days. (8:50) We touch on Bill Belichick continuing to take shots at Robert Kraft and the Patriots. (22:50) Tim McKone takes us around the NFL. (32:40) We finish the hour playing This or That! This episode of Zolak & Bertrand is brought to you in part by Profluent. https://go.happinessexperiment.com/begin-aff-o1-page2-107890-365938?am_id=podcast2025&utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=michael

Tom E. Curran and Phil Perry break down the Patriots roster following their preseason finale against the Giants. They analyze Mike Vrabel's comments on roster improvements, discuss the futures of players like Javon Baker and Kyle Dugger, and highlight which position groups showed the most progress during training camp1:00 - How will Patriots improve their roster before Week 1?9:00 - Is Keion White in trouble? What will Pats do with Javon Baker?15:00 - Which position group Improved most throughout camp? WATCH every episode of the Patriots Talk podcast on YouTubeFollow NBC Sports Boston:NBCSportsBoston.comX @NBCSpatriotsFacebookInstagramTikTok

Best player? Most surprising? Phil Perry hands out his superlatives for Patriots training camp. Many young and new players dominate the categories. Plus, with cut-down day just days away, Phil discusses his 53-man roster projection. Finally, you hear from Matthew Berry about all things fantasy football related to the Patriots. Are there any players actually worth picking up this season?1:01 - Patriots camp superlatives1:25 - Best player2:56 - Most surprising player3:51 - Most disappointing player5:28 - Biggest takeaway9:34 - Best free agent signing12:26 - Rookie of camp14:26 - 53-man roster projection22:10 - Interview with Matthew Berry WATCH every episode of The Next Pats podcast on YouTubeFollow NBC Sports Boston:NBCSportsBoston.comX @NBCSpatriotsFacebookInstagramTikTok

Tom Curran welcomes in Phil Perry, live from Minneapolis, to offer instant reaction and analysis to the Patriots' 20-12 preseason win over the Vikings. 1:00- Tom offers his initial thoughts on the game – is this the end for Kyle Dugger -- and the start for Efton Chism -- in New England?14:35- Reacting to an up and down day from Drake Maye24:35- TreVeyon Henderson is already one of the team's best offensive weapons27:05- Did Efton Chism III just make the team as the sixth receiver?28:55- A rough day for Javon Baker, a solid one for Will Campbell37:20- Are we going to see Stefon Diggs at all in the preseason? WATCH every episode of the Patriots Talk podcast on YouTubeFollow NBC Sports Boston:NBCSportsBoston.comX @NBCSpatriotsFacebookInstagramTikTok

Tom Curran and Phil Perry react to an important 10-day stretch for the 2025 Patriots as the team comes off joint practices against the Washington Commanders and the Minnesota Vikings. 1:30- Does a bad final joint practice on Thursday cancel out all the good from the previous nine days?4:10- Phil shares why the wide receivers have shown some encouraging development... but still have a long way to go9:00- The offensive line is still the biggest concern for New England13:10- Are you concerned that the offensive line issues will lead to bad habits from Drake Maye?21:00- What's the situation with the interior offensive line? Is Jared Wilson getting demoted?27:20- Expectations for the second preseason game WATCH every episode of the Patriots Talk podcast on YouTubeFollow NBC Sports Boston:NBCSportsBoston.comX @NBCSpatriotsFacebookInstagramTikTok

Phil Perry breaks down Day 2 of the joint practice with the Vikings. He discusses the offense's struggles, highlights a bright spot in Drake Maye, and provides reacts to the latest on Stefon Diggs.1:00 Breaking down Day 2 of joint practices in Minnesota14:00 Stock Watch after two days with the Vikings18:00 - What's going on with Stefon Diggs? WATCH every episode of The Next Pats podcast on YouTubeFollow NBC Sports Boston:NBCSportsBoston.comX @NBCSpatriotsFacebookInstagramTikTok