The Ex-pats Podcast - A Patriots Podcast

Phil Perry talks with throwing coach Tom House about his experience working with Mac Jones this summer and why the Patriots QB is “checking all the boxes” with improving his physical strength and throwing mechanics. Then Tom breaks down a few plays from Mac during the team’s final preseason game against the Raiders.4:30- Tom shares details about his free “Team MSTRD” program for adolescent athletes9:20- Tom explains how he started working with Mac Jones and how much room the QB has to grow14:50- What improvements has Tom seen from Mac since starting to work with him?15:50- Tom breaks down a few passes from Mac vs. the Raiders21:25- Tom details Mac’s on-the-field intelligence and how he compares to other elite QBs29:15- Phil answers some of your mailbag questions ahead of Week 1Watch the full episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/fkR3RnLf6uY

Phil Perry talks with Matt Cassel about how the Patriots handled Mac Jones this preseason and why they will give him more say at the line of scrimmage during the regular season. How much different will the offense look with Mac in charge?1:00-Why there were no surprises on Patriots’ cuts and 53-man roster14:00-Matt Cassel’s impressions of Mac Jones this preseason21:00-How long will it take for the Patriots to get this new offense?40:00- Should we be expecting a lot of changes at the line from Mac?Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/uUcVH8k579k

Phil Perry is sharing his biggest takeaways after another day of joint practice with the Las Vegas Raiders. Plus, he's joined by Fox Sports' Bruce Feldman to discuss his 2022 College Football Freaks List.2:30 - Biggest takeaways from Day 2 of joint practice with the Raiders8:30 - Mac Jones has shown he has grit12:30 - Phil identifies the players who saw their stocks rise and fall during Wednesday's practice 20:00 - Bruce Feldman joins to discuss his College Football Freaks List 2022

Phil Perry talks with NBC Sports’ newest analyst and fantasy guru Matthew Berry about which Patriots players you should target on draft day. Later, we break down whose stock is on the rise and whose is down so far during training camp.3:30-How does uncertainty of play caller impact the fantasy value of Patriots players?6:00-Why you should target this Patriots RB at your draft7:30-Which WR has the most upside?13:00-Stock up, stock downWatch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/jkV4xYgj8hY

Phil Perry breaks down some of the positive signs coming from recent practices for the Patriots. How can the big changes to the offense benefit Mac Jones this season? Later, we answer your questions from the Next Pats mailbag.1:30 - Positive signs coming from the Patriots’ run game6:00 - How improving run game will help Mac air it out10:00 - Concerns over communications between Mac and offensive line?19:30 - Next Pats mailbag

Phil Perry talks with Tre Nixon about what he has worked on this offseason and what it's like being locker mates with Mac Jones. Later, WR Andrew Jamiel details how Richard Sherman and FCF helped get him a tryout with the Patriots.2:30-Tre Nixon talks about building confidence this offseason7:30-Tre on his relationship with Mac Jones15:30-Andrew Jamiel details his tryout with the Patriots21:30-How Richard Sherman and FCF helped get tryout with Patriots

Phil Perry shares his biggest observations from day one of training camp before welcoming in Dan Koppen to discuss what the early days of camp are like and what to keep an eye on from rookie OL Cole Strange. Finally, Phil opens up the mailbag to answer your questions. 1:00- Phil shares his top three observations from day one of Patriots training camp12:36- Dan Koppen joins to explain what it’s like as a rookie during the first days of training camp 15:25- Dan breaks down what to keep an eye on from Cole Strange during camp20:40- Will it be an issue for the offensive line if Matt Patricia is splitting his attention?29:00- Phil opens up the mailbag to answer your questions!Watch the full episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/_njPjclHDfE

Phil Perry catches up with Mac Jones for an exclusive 1-on-1 interview to discuss his new ‘Mac Attack’ ice cream flavor, his improved diet and physique and how much ownership he feels he has over the Patriots offense entering year 2. 1:13- Phil catches up with Mac for an exclusive off-season interview2:24- Mac explains why making physical changes this off-season was important to his development as a QB3:55- Mac explains why he spent so much time working out with teammates in the off-season and how much ownership he feels he has over the offense right now5:25- Phil breaks down his main takeaways from the interviewWatch the full episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/1NOhEDWnSVo

Phil Perry answers YOUR Patriots questions from the Next Pats mailbag. How different will the Patriots offense be? Also, a quick 53-man roster projection.2:00-What will the new Patriots offense look like, and who will benefit the most?13:00-How the Patriots can better use their TEs this season15:00-Why move Trent Brown to the left side?23:30-Quick 53-man roster projectionWatch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/9SAW9doQ980

Phil Perry talks with Baylor OC Jeff Grimes about what Patriots fans can expect from Tyquan Thornton. Can he be a legit deep threat for Mac Jones this season? Also, Phil breaks down everything you need to know from minicamp. 2:00-Jeff Grimes on Tyquan Thornton7:30-Why Tyquan Thornton can be the deep threat Mac Jones needs8:30-Can Thornton’s frame work in the NFL?11:30-What other traits will make Tyquan a good NFL WR18:00-Impressions from minicamp Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/seAV3KMwY-k

Phil Perry talks with Texas Tech offensive coordinator, Zach Kittley who previously worked with Bailey Zappe at Western Kentucky, about the young QB's potential and why he compares him to Drew Brees.5:30-Zach Kittley on the Patriots drafting Bailey Zappe, and why he's a good fit for the Patriots 7:30-What relationship did Kittley and Zappe form over the last four years?11:00-How does the Western Kentucky offense compare to the Patriots?15:30-How Bailey compares to Drew Brees28:30-Answering questions from the Next Pats mailbagWatch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/PwoRUFCeM2w

Phil Perry gives his observations from Patriots OTAs and discusses how the Patriots might handle the offensive play calling duties. Later, we go through the Next Pats mailbag and answer your questions.1:00-What history tells us about how the Patriots will handle the offensive coordinator situation5:00-Breaking down what we learned about the offense from OTAs10:40-Mac Jones shows up slimmer and Kendrick Bourne takes notice16:30-First impressions of Tyquan Thornton27:30-Next Pats mailbagWatch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/y6KrQCUH9WA

Phil Perry talks with Associate HC at the University of Houston Doug Belk about Patriots third-round pick Marcus Jones. Could the Patriots utilize Jones at CB and WR in the NFL?2:30-Doug Belk explains why Marcus Jones is a "perfect match" for the Patriots6:30-Which former Patriots CB is Jones most similar to?9:30-Why Jones' height will NOT be a problem at the next level14:30-Breaking down the slot receiver potentialWatch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/ANiaIPDbXh0

UT-Chattanooga Football head coach Rusty Wright joins Phil Perry to discuss Patriots first round pick Cole Strange, break down some of his game film and explain why he thinks the guard and the Patriots are a “perfect fit” for each other. Then, Phil ranks all 10 Patriots draft picks and what he’s learn from people around the league about each player. 2:05- Rusty Wright shares his reaction after learning Cole Strange had been drafted in the first round, and why he had an inkling the guard may go higher than projected5:00- Wright explains why he thinks Cole Strange will be a “perfect fit” for Bill Belichick and the Patriots9:50- Wright shares what he thinks is the biggest leap the lineman will need to make to succeed in the NFL11:00- Phil and Rusty break down some game film to get a deeper understanding of Cole Strange’s game23:35- Phil ranks all 10 of the Patriots draft picks and what he’s learn from people around the league about each playerWatch the full episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/WZqupmIORZU

Tom Curran and Phil Perry break down the Patriots second and third round selections in the NFL Draft. What can the Patriots expect from WR Tyquan Thornton and CB Marcus Jones? :30-Getting to know Tyquan Thornton 4:00-Could the Patriots have got Thornton on day 3?11:30-Why Marcus Jones is good Patriots fit17:00-What do we want to see the Patriots do on day 3?Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/amPuKI1ZwBs

Tom Curran and Phil Perry react to the Patriots selecting Cole Strange with the 29th overall pick in the 2022 NFL draft.:30-Did the Patriots reach for Cole Strange?2:30-Were the Patriots actually targeting a player that went from #21-28?6:00-What’s the ceiling for Strange?19:00-Grading the picks from the rest of the AFC21:00-What to expect from the Patriots in the second roundWatch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/XNbJyaxL4-E

Phil Perry, Tom Curran and DJ Bean get you ready for the NFL Draft with a live first-round mock draft. Later, Phil Perry unveils who he has the Patriots taking in the following rounds. Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/NydJj2y6_mY

Phil Perry talks with Boston College head coach Jeff Hafley about the potential of OL Zion Johnson in the NFL. He also breaks down the other BC players in this year's draft and who would be good fits for the Patriots. 3:00-Jeff Hafley raves about the NFL potential of Zion Johnson8:00-Why Alex Lindstrom is a safe pick for any team10:30-How will Ben Petrula's game translate in the NFL?13:30-What does Hafley discuss with NFL teams that are interested in his players? 20:00-Making the case for the Patriots to draft a player from BCWatch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/pgJsHuB_xu0

Phil Perry talks with Mel Kiper Jr about what players in the draft would be good fits for the Patriots. Will the Patriots get aggressive and move up in the draft? Which player would help the Patriots stop Josh Allen and the Bills?5:30-Kiper recalls his analysis of Tom Brady after Patriots drafted him in 20008:00-Could Patriots trade up for Derek Stingley or Jameson Williams?11:00-Which player in the draft would help the Patriots stop Josh Allen?12:30-Here's who Mel thinks the Patriots should take with their first pick14:00-Why have the Patriots struggled drafting WRs?Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/wZXOXXXcNqM

Albert Breer joins Phil Perry to discuss what he’s hearing from NFL teams about the uncertainty around the first round of this month’s Draft and why he thinks Washington cornerback Trent McDuffie is very much on the Patriots’ radar with the 21st overall pick. Then, Mercer University offensive lineman Jason Poe joins to discuss his impressive performance during the Georgia pro day and his journey from community college to buzzworthy NFL prospect. 3:40- Breer discusses the uncertainty around the top of this year’s NFL Draft class and what that might mean for the Patriots9:20- Breer explains why Trent McDuffie is a name to watch as a potential pick for New England15:35- Phil and Breer discuss the changing perspective on the value of defense in today’s NFL33:00- Jason Poe discusses his impressive pro day performance, his journey to NFL prospect and the experience of playing against Alabama while at Mercer45:30- Phil breaks down his latest Patriots 7-round mock draftWatch the full episode on YouTube: https://youtu