The Ex-pats Podcast - A Patriots Podcast

Phil Perry talks with Bruce Feldman of The Athletic to break down his 2021 college football Freaks List. Also, JP Finlay of NBC Sports Washington previews the Patriots-Washington Football Team matchup. 1:30-Bruce Feldman breaks down his 2021 college football Freaks list7:00-Why Evan Neal earned the #1 spot on the Freaks list19:20-JP Finlay on what to watch for on Thursday22:50-Are there any Washington secondary players the Patriots could trade for to add depth?Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/_HJDpf9l2hc

Phil Perry breaks down whose stock is up, and whose is down after one week of Patriots training camp. Can Mac Jones play consistently enough to earn reps early in the season?1:00-Why Mac Jones’ stock is on the rise!9:30-How concerned should we be about Mac struggling in pads?10:40-What’s the ‘best case scenario’ with N’Keal Harry?19:20-Can Jakobi Meyers make a leap in Year 3?35:00-Whose stock is down this training camp?Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/Rlx_vi7V10I

Tom Curran and Phil Perry break down what they saw during the Patriots’ first day of training camp. Is Mac Jones already ahead of Cam Newton?1:00-Is Mac Jones already ahead of Cam Newton after Day 1?9:30-Which play from Mac stood out the most?20:00-Bold predictions for the QB position22:00-First impressions of N’Keal Harry from Day 1Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/2idwdifAGPA

Charlie Harbison, Missouri Associate head coach, breaks down the potential of the Patriots 6th-round pick Joshuah Bledsoe. Also, Phil Perry answers your Next Pats mailbag questions.2:40-Interview with Charlie Harbison6:00-How did Bledsoe do against elite talent in college?9:00-How versatile is Bledsoe? Will the Patriots use him in multiple ways?20:00-Next Pats mailbagWatch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/ZOhzD3Ilajc

Phil Perry talks with Arizona DC Don Brown about his time coaching Patriots 5th-round pick Cameron McGrone at Michigan. 3:20-Interview with Don Brown5:30-Brown explains his ‘solve your problems with aggression’ philosophy8:30-What kind of player are the Patriots getting in Cameron McGrone?10:00-What similarities do McGrone and Josh Uche have?Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/3jGjj76xQuE

Former agent Joel Corry joins Phil Perry on the Next Pats Podcast to discuss Stephon Gilmore's holdout. Joel gives his perspective on what he feels both Gilmore and Bill Belichick would be happy with and whether there's a chance the team ends up trading Gilmore.2:00 How with the 'Patriot Way' impact Stephon Gilmore's situation?5:30 - Could penalties force Gilmore back on the field before he really wants to return?7:30 - What would you want if you were Gilmore and what would you be willing to give if you were Belichick?16:30 - Is there a chance the Patriots could trade Gilmore?

NFL Network's Mike Giardi joins Phil Perry to break down what he saw during his three days on the practice fields in Foxboro watching Patriots minicamp. The two discuss the quarterback competition, the rookie class and the absence of Stephon Gilmore.2:07 - Phil starts by asking Mike his first of many fill-in-the-blank questions: Mac Jones was _____ at minicamp?12:35 - Next up, Phil asks: _________ will be the Patriots backup quarterback for the majority of the season?22:22 - Mike gives his take on Stephon Gilmore's holdout by answering the following: The Gilmore situation will be resolved if _________.32:58 - Discussing the 2020 draft class, Mike and Phil give their choice for most impressive sophomore performance.37:41 - Phil's final question for Mike: Most disappointing minicamp from a player drafted since 2019?

Phil Perry talks with Jamar Cain, Oklahoma OLB/DE coach, about what Patriots fans can expect from 3rd-round pick Ronnie Perkins.1:20-Interview with Oklahoma coach Jamar Cain4:30-How did Ronnie Perkins handle his suspension from the NCAA?7:30-Cain on the two characteristics that make Perkins a great football player10:00-How will Perkins’ game translate to the NFL?17:30-Phil Perry’s OTA observations Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/8lwAMHYaTOo

Phil Perry talks with Thor Nystrom, NBC Sports Edge lead CFB analyst, to get player comps for the Patriots’ 2021 draft class. Thor explains why Mac Jones will be less like Tom Brady and more like a certain Pro Bowl QB.1:30-Interview with NBC Sports Edge’s Thor Nystrom2:50-Thor’s surprising NFL comp for Mac Jones10:00-Would Belichick split reps between Jones and Cam Newton?13:15-Who is the player comp for Christian Barmore?15:15-How will the Patriots use Barmore in year 1?17:30-Did the Patriots get a steal with Ronnie Perkins at 96th overall?

Phil Perry talks with Bert Breer, Senior NFL reporter at the MMQB, about the chances the Patriots acquire Julio Jones. If the Patriots want Julio, which NFL teams are they competing with?2:00-Bert Breer on how NFL teams are working with players on making OTA’s voluntary6:30-How much has Bill Belichick adjusted to new practice guidelines?8:30-Will absence of some players during voluntary workouts impact the Patriots being ready for the start of the season?16:00- If the Patriots want Julio, which NFL teams are they competing with?24:00-How would acquiring Julio Jones benefit the development of Mac Jones?28:00-Bert gives his opinion on what the final price for Julio would beWatch this podcast on YouTube: https://youtu.be/GPHxMRmSsKM

Phil Perry talks with Mike Renner, Lead draft analyst from Pro Football Focus, to hand out grades for the New England Patriots’ draft. 6:00-Is the Patriots’ offense built better for Mac Jones or Cam Newton?8:00-Mike Renner explains why he gives the Christian Barmore pick an A+11:00-How will Ronnie Perkins' game translate to the NFL?21:00-Which Day 3 draft pick has the best chance to make the team?24:00-Next Pats mailbagWatch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/qq12-lFnulY

Mark Schofield of USA Today Touchdown Wire joins Phil Perry to break down why the Patriots offense may not be the perfect fit for Mac Jones. What adjustments will Josh McDaniels have to make to maximize Jones’ potential?1:50-Interview with USA Today’s Mark Schofield 4:00-Why the scheme fit for Mac Jones with the Patriots is overrated6:20-How can the Patriots adapt this offense to better fit Mac Jones?12:00-Can Mac become a more short-pass-focused QB?22:00-Who should start Week 1, Cam or Mac?Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/nQc-QgsYRFE

Former Alabama Offensive Coordinator and current Texas Head Coach, Steve Sarkisian joins Phil Perry to talk about his time coaching Mac Jones at Alabama and what kind of QB the Patriots are getting. Phil also breaks down the Mac Jones pick, the Patriots quarterback situation and answers questions from you!4:40 - Does Steve Sarkisian think Mac Jones is NFL ready?11:50 - Will Mac Jones be able to adapt to the Patriots' offense?20:30 - Is there a chance Mac Jones is the Week 1 starting QB?30:40 - Phil answers questions from the listeners!52:10 - Can the Patriots new tight ends help Mac Jones' transition to the NFL?Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/I6mdH9Xrl0E

Tom Curran and Phil Perry react to the Patriots selecting DT Christian Barmore and DE Ronnie Perkins during day 2 of the 2021 NFL Draft. How much has the Patriots’ defense improved this offseason?1:00-How much has the Patriots’ front-seven improved?2:30-What can we expect from Christian Barmore in year 1?5:30-Why taking a swing on Barmore is a good move by the Patriots7:30-What role will Ronnie Perkins have?11:00-What will the Patriots do on day 3 of the draft?Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8V1vjzGDFBY

Tom Curran and Phil Perry react to the Patriots selecting Mac Jones with the 15th overall pick in the NFL Draft. Did the Patriots prefer Jones over Fields? Also, what are the Patriots’ needs in the next rounds?1:00-Like, love, or hate the Mac Jones pick?4:00-Will the Patriots regret not moving up for Justin Fields?9:00-Jim Nagy compares Mac Jones to Tom Brady11:30-Did the Patriots think they had a shot at Mac Jones at #15?16:00-Is Mac Jones the Week 1 starter?18:00-What are the Patriots needs in rounds 2 & 3?Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/mNatT6wD_fg

Draft night is almost here! Phil Perry is joined by Tom Curran and DJ Bean for a live mock draft of the first round of the NFL draft. Later, Trey Lance’s QB coach Quincy Avery joins to discuss how Trey’s game will translate to the NFL. 1:00-NFL First-round mock draft8:00-What are the Patriots willing to pay to move up for a QB?11:20-Patriots make a trade!24:30-Interview with Trey Lance’s QB coach, Quincy AveryWatch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/wSk3Pnm39ts

Daniel Jeremiah breaks down why he thinks Trey Lance could absolutely be a fit for the Patriots at QB. Also, Phil Perry is joined by Tom Giles, who breaks down what the betting odds tell us about what the Patriots might do in the first round of the 2021 NFL Draft.6:00-Daniel Jeremiah explains why he’d take Trey Lance over Mac Jones9:00-Daniel Jeremiah explains why Trey Lance is a fit for the Patriots14:45-Tom Giles breaks down the best prop bets for the NFL Draft35:00-Next Pats mailbagWatch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/psidSBhK_gY

Phil Perry breaks down his offensive draft crushes and why they would be good fits for the Patriots. Former NFL QB J.T. O’Sullivan joins to break down this year’s QB draft class.1:00-Phil Perry’s offensive draft crushes6:30-Could Connor Wedington be the next Julian Edelman?14:00-Interview with J.T. O’Sullivan22:00-Why Justin Fields is in the same conversation as Trevor Lawrence30:00-Would Kellen Mond be a good fit for the Patriots?Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/2wCHfHPy4sY

Phil Perry breaks down how the Jets trading for Sam Darnold will impact the Patriots in the draft. Also, Central Michigan WR D’Wayne Eskridge joins to discuss the offensive skills he will bring to the NFL.1:00-How the Sam Darnold trade will impact the Patriots in the draft4:00-What spots could the Patriots move up to in the draft?9:00-Next Pats mailbag15:00-Why Kellen Mond could be a good Day 2 option27:00-Interview with Western Michigan WR D’Wayne EskridgeWatch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/zlISGkAhkxU

Phil Perry, Tom Curran, and DJ Bean do a live NFL mock draft of the first round. What moves will the Patriots make to add more offensive firepower?4:00- Who did the Niners take at No. 3?8:00- Can the Patriots move into the top five?25:00- Did the Patriots miss out on a perfect fit?Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/Nqmmg7Ifp8c