The Ex-pats Podcast - A Patriots Podcast

Joe Buck will be on the call this Sunday when the Patriots face off against the Texans. Phil Perry catches up with Joe to discuss what he saw last week while calling the Texans game and gets his opinion on which legendary QB he compares Drake Maye to. Later, Phil previews the CFB Championship game and answers your mailbag questions.00:00 Patriots host Texans on Sunday1:30 Joe Buck on his relationship with New England sports fans6:00 Buck compares Maye to an all-time great9:00 Buck’s Patriots-Texans preview16:30 Players to keep an eye on during CFB Championship

The Patriots are set to face the Chargers this Sunday night. Phil Perry breaks down why the Patriots’ run game will be KEY to getting a win. Later, Phil talks with Tony Dungy to get his thoughts on the job Mike Vrabel has done in New England and to preview the Sunday Night Football matchup.0:00 Why the Patriots’ run game will be key vs Chargers8:00 Tony Dungy credits Vrabel for changing culture in New England11:00 Will other teams look for defensive coaches?15:30 Tony Dungy: Patience will be the key for Drake Maye against Chargers17:30 Who’s Next?! And mailbag questions 

The odds have shifted in Drake Maye’s favor to win the NFL MVP over Matthew Stafford. Phil Perry breaks down the numbers and chats with Mike Sando from The Athletic to get his take on the criteria voters prioritize when deciding the award. Later, Phil highlights some potential Patriots from the NCAA and answers your mailbag questions.00:00 What the stats say about the MVP race7:30 Mike Sando weighs in on MVP debate8:30 What do voters look for when selecting an MVP?19:00 Who’s Next?! And mailbag questions

Phil Perry talks with Brian Hoyer to get his thoughts and insight on the offense Josh McDaniels runs, and how it differs from other styles around the NFL. What has been the key to Drake Maye thriving in this offense?00:00 Getting to know the different offensive systems in the NFL7:00 Why has Drake Maye been able to execute what Josh McDaniels wants11:30 Why don’t other teams want to teach QBs to read coverage?20:00 how many QBs run a hybrid combination concept?24:00 Hoyer goes to the whiteboard to break down the X’s and O’s

Did the Bills provide a blueprint on how to slow down Drake Maye and the Patriots offense? How will the Ravens scheme for Sunday? Phil Perry breaks down all that, and talks with Kayshon Boutte about how he can help Drake Maye against man coverage.0:00 What we learned from loss to the Bills1:00 Will the Ravens replicate what Bills did to stifle the Patriots offense?7:30 Kayshon Boutte 1-on-114:00 Who’s Next?!20:00 Next Pats mailbag

Phil Perry welcomes Tyler Dunne of GoLongFootball.com to preview this week’s huge matchup between the Patriots and the Buffalo Bills. They discuss whether Drake Maye is already approaching Josh Allen’s quarterback tier and what it could mean if the Bills once again fall short of the Super Bowl. Then, Phil highlights two college players to watch during this year’s bowl season and opens the mailbag to answer your questions. 4:20- Tyler Dunne explains why Drake Maye has already caught up to Josh Allen’s level as a QB6:20- How are Bills fans handling the resurgence of the Patriots this season?9:20- Will there be major changes in Buffalo if the Bills once again fail to make the Super Bowl?12:50- What should we expect in Sunday’s matchup?17:00- Phil takes a look at a pair of college football players who may be on New England’s radar next spring21:50- Phil opens up the mailbag to answer your questions

The Patriots head into the bye week with an 11-2 record, but how can they improve with their week off? Phil Perry breaks down the areas of focus for the team. Later, Dane Brugler checks in with his latest 2026 NFL mock draft and discusses some options for the Patriots next season. 1:00-Are the Patriots motivated by the “nobody believed in us”?4:30-Why haven’t teams been able to slow down Drake Maye?12:30-Will there be tweaks coming to the Patriots rushing attack?18:00-Dane Brugler talks 2026 NFL Draft

Phil Perry is back with a brand-new episode of The Next Pats Podcast! This week, Phil discusses how the Patriots can adjust with an injured offensive line, and Taylor Kyles (CLNS) joins the show to discuss the Patriots' MNF matchup vs. the Giants. Finally, Phil answers your Thanksgiving week mailbag questions!2:00: How can the Patriots adjust protect Drake Maye with an injured offensive line?07:00: Taylor Kyles (CLNS) joins the show to discuss the Patriots matchup vs. the Giants on MNF9:00: Challenge the Giants' pass rush presents.16:00: Why teams are using man coverage against Drake Maye23:50: "Who's Next?!" Phil Perry talks OSU's Kayden McDonald and why he could be a great fit for the Patriots.29:00: Thanksgiving week mailbag!

Phil Perry breaks down JUST how accurate Drake Maye has been this season and discusses what’s led to his success this season. Later, we catch up with Austin Hooper to talk about his “My Cause, My Cleats” charity campaign, and of course hit you with some college players to keep an eye on as potential Patriots.  1:30-Drake Maye says his competitiveness has led to better accuracy this season 8:00-Austin Hooper on how mix of veterans and young guys have benefited the Patriots12:00-Hooper talks “My Cause My Cleats” charity campaign17:00-Who's Next?! And mailbag questions

There is plenty of BUZZ surrounding the New England Patriots following their win over the Jets on Thursday night. Who better to talk to, than a former Patriot who was there calling the game? Devin McCourty talks with Phil Perry about how LEGIT the Patriots are, and whether a Super Bowl could be in their future. Later, Phil Perry breaks down his stock watch and answers your mailbag questions.3:00-Devin McCourty on the buzz around Foxboro when calling the game last night10:00-McCourty praises Drake Maye’s ability to stay calm12:30-How would Devin try to slow down the Patriots offense?15:00-Are the Patriots vulnerable to mobile quarterbacks?18:00-Is this Patriots team capable of making it to the Super Bowl?21:00-Stock Watch & Mailbag 

Phil Perry chats with Shawn Syed of Sumersports to get his take on what Josh McDaniels has done to get the most from Drake Maye. Is the Patriots’ offensive production sustainable?  Later, Phil tells you which college players are great Patriots fits, and answers questions from the mailbag. 1:00-Patriots-Buccaneers preview5:00-Benefits of Patriots running 12 personnel16:00-Is the Patriots offensive production sustainable? 19:00-Who's Next?!

Phil Perry talks with James Palmer to get a national perspective of Drake Maye and the New England Patriots’ hot start to the season. How sustainable is the pace the Patriots are on? What moves could the Patriots make at the trade deadline? Later, Phil tells you “Who’s Next?!” and highlights a couple college standouts and answers your mailbag questions. 1:30-Drake Maye & Kayson Boutte: One of the most explosive duos in the NFL?4:00-James Palmer on the national perspective of Drake Maye?9:00-"Trick or Treat” what will happen at the NFL trade deadline?17:30-Who's Next?!

How do the Patriots get TreVeyon Henderson more involved? Phil Perry talks with Patriots legend James White to get his take on why we should have patience with the rookie. Later, we break down potential future Patriots, and give Will Campbell the credit he deserves.1:00-Drake Maye now third-best odds to win 2025 NFL MVP 4:30-James White: Fun to watch Maye exceed expectations6:30-How do the Patriots get TreVeyon Henderson more involved?16:00-Who’s Next: Possible future Patriots in the NCAA22:00-Giving Will Campbell the credit he deserves

The Patriots are in first place in the AFC East and looking to get a win down in Tennessee! Phil Perry talks with NFL Insider Dianna Russini about the national buzz surrounding Drake Maye’s incredible development and massive SURGE. They also discuss Mike Vrabel's return to Nashville, and which potential trade targets the Patriots should pursue before the deadline. 2:15- Dianna Russini weighs in on Mike Vrabel returning to Tennessee5:45- What's the national buzz around Drake Maye?8:20- Who could the Patriots target at the trade deadline?11:40- Dianna explains why Patriots may not add at running back17:05- Phil shares with college players to watch this weekend and answers your mailbag questions

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

Drake Maye and the offensive line have been stellar up to this point, but is it sustainable? Phil Perry talks with Steve Steve Palazzolo 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 

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

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 

A lot of questions this week surrounding whether there is “too much” on Drake Maye’s plate. So who better to ask than former Patriots QB and BFF of the podcast, Matt Cassel?! Cassel breaks down the expectations of a QB in the New England system, and discusses what the Patriots can do to set up Drake for success in Week 2.1:00 - Drake Maye says there is not too much on his plate 2:00 - Matt Cassel details expectations for Drake Maye in the Patriots offense 9:00 - How can the Patriots set up Drake for success? 13:30 - Who’s Next?!: College players to watch this weekend

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