The Ex-pats Podcast - A Patriots Podcast

Phil Perry takes an in-depth look at Dalton Keene, the tight end taken 101st overall in the 2020 draft out of Virginia Tech. Phil talks to Hokies offensive coordinator Brad Cornelsen about Keene's college career and versatility on the field. Later, Phil dissects what the Patriots offense could look like if they use Keene to his full potential.3:21 - Phil is joined by Virginia Tech offensive coordinator Brad Cornelsen to discuss what kind of player the Patriots are getting in tight end Dalton Keene. How did he get his "Rambo" nickname? And why should Patriots fans be excited to see him this coming season?17:45 - Phil discusses how Dalton Keene checks one of the boxes for Bill Belichick's tight end wish list: versatility.21:35 - Could Keene be used as a fullback? Phil teases what the pair of Keen and Danny Vitale could do for the Patriots at the position that could transform the offense.26:47 - Phil breaks down how having a athletic fullback could help Jarrett Stidham.36:51 - Phil takes a handful of listener qu

1:45- Why the Patriots offensive line could be a top-five unit in the NFL5:30- NFL teams are evolving Mike Shanahan’s offensive scheme, will Patriots follow suit?12:00- How will Patriots deal with the loss of Dante Scarnecchia?17:00- Phil Perry breaks down his 53-man roster projection for the Patriots25:10- Michigan OL Coach Ed Warinner explains just how talented of a player the Patriots got in Michael Onwenu

Phil Perry does a deep dive on the Patriots fourth pick and 91st overall in the 2020 NFL Draft - Tight End Devin Asiasi. He discusses where the Patriots ranked at the position in 2019 and what they hope to get out of the rookie in 2020. Phil is also joined by Derek Sage, tight ends coach at UCLA, to talk about Asiasi's college career.0:58 - Phil Perry takes a look at where the Patriots' tight ends ranked last season (spoiler alert, it's not good).4:09 - Why was Devin Asiasi the second tight end off the board on draft day? Phil explains how he checks all the boxes from Bill Belichick's wish list from way back in 1991 when he was coaching the Browns.15:25 - Phil is joined by UCLA tight ends coach Derek Sage and the two discuss what Devin Asiasi brought to the table for the Bruins, how he benefited from playing in Chip Kelly's offense and what his favorite story about the young tight end is.36:42 - Listener question No. 1 - Will undrafted free agent wide receivers Will Hastings and Jeff Thomas make the Patriots

Phil Perry is talking all about the Patriots' newest linebacker, Josh Uche. Phil is joined by Uche's former Defensive Coordinator, Don Brown, who talks all about the type of player Uche is and how he will fit in with the Patriots. After that Phil talks with Josh Uche about how he is a "perfect fit' for New England and what it's been like so far working with Jerod Mayo and reuniting with former teammate Chase Winovich.2:00 - University of Michigan Defensive Coordinator Don Brown joins Phil to discuss the type of player Josh Uche is and how he will fit in the NFL.7:00 - Don reveals that the first NFL defense his team studies each season is the New England Patriots15:00 - What is one thing that Don Brown remembers the most about Josh Uche?18:30 - Patriots' linebacker Josh Uche joins Phil to discuss why he think's the Patriots are a "perfect fit" for him and which Patriots player is his go to when he plays Madden28:30 - Josh talks about the first time he spoke with Jerod Mayo and reconnecting with former teammate

Phil Perry is talking all about the Patriots' newest safety, Kyle Dugger. Phil gets into what Dugger could bring to the team and why he might be a pretty safe pick. Later in the podcast, Phil is joined by Joel Taylor, Dugger's former defensive coordinator at Lenoir-Rhyne University. Joel breaks down what Kyle brought to their team and the kind of person he is off the field.3:00 - Kyle Duggar may have been a safer draft pick than you initially thought8:00 - What kind of athlete is Kyle?16:00 - How much of an impact did the Senior Bowl have on the Patriots selecting Kyle?20:00 - Phil breaks down what he saw out of Kyle on his practice & Senior Bowl film30:30 - Phil is joined by Joel Taylor, Kyle Dugger's former defensive coordinator at Lenoir-Rhyne University. Joel gives an in-depth look at the type of player Kyle is on and the type of person he is off the field.

The 2020 NFL draft has come to an end and Tom E. Curran and Phil Perry are here to break down all of the Patriots picks. They get into the Patriots decision to not draft a quarterback and what that means for Jarrett Stidham, what kind of players each of the defensive picks are and decision to not draft a wide receiver. 1:00 - What does the outcome of the 2020 draft mean for the Patriots?5:30 - Was Jarrett Stidham just handed the keys to the team?11:00 - Tom and Phil break down the Patriots three defensive picks18:00 - What can the two new tight ends bring to the Patriots offense?21:00 - The Patriots didn't draft a wide receiver...was that a mistake?

1:00- Kyle Dugger’s journey to the NFL 8:40- What can Patriots fans expect from Josh Uche?9:45- Why Senior Bowl Executive Director Jim Nagy has high praise for Josh Uche13:00-How does LB Anfernee Jennings fit in Patriots defense?18:00- Patriots draft 2 tight ends, how do they fit in the Patriots offense?

1:00- Phil Perry explains why Patriots trading pick #23 was the right move6:30- Best options at pick #37 for Patriots7:45- Is Jalen Hurts the best option for the Patriots?16:00- Will the Patriots be in the mix for Cole Kmet?

1:00- Breer had correct picks for Patriots last year, who’s he got this year?4:00- What trends can the Patriots take advantage of?11:00- Will the Patriots use a ‘premium pick’ for a QB?14:00- Is Jalen Hurts the best fit for the Patriots?20:30- Phil Perry gives his Patriots mock draft

Phil Perry talks with John Pollard, VP of Zebra sports, the on-field player tracking provider for the NFL about what’s next for the Next Gen Stats. Phil Perry gives his latest first round mock draft.2:30- How are NFL team’s using Next Gen Stats to improve their strategy?7:00- Which teams have bought into using on-field player tracking data?13:30- How can information provided help NFL coaches, and are they buying into it?14:30- In 10 years, how much will Next Gen Stats change the NFL?19:30- Phil Perry first round NFL mock draft

Phil Perry chats with Emory Hunt of Football Gameplan, to break down big-time talents from small schools you need to know. Phil also gives his latest mock draft for the Patriots, where he has them doubling-up at tight end. 3:20- Big time talents from small schools you need to know10:20- Which day 2 players have the best upside?19:30- Phil Perry’s latest mock draft23:30- Is Cole Kmet the answer at TE for the Patriots?

Phil Perry talks with PFF’s lead draft analyst, Mike Renner about what QB options are the best fit for the Patriots in the draft. Phil Perry breaks down his latest mock draft and explains why going big in the first round is the right move for the Patriots. 6:30- Mike Renner on Patriots best QB options in draft8:30- Is it time to embrace the Patriots rebuild?12:22- Who PFF is high on in this draft, who is flying under the radar?17:50- Why the Patriots should go BIG in the draft25:00- Phil Perry gives his latest mock draft for the Patriots

Phil Perry talks with Jim Nagy, Executive Director of Reese’s Senior Bowl, about whether the Patriots should be confident Jarrett Stidham being the next guy after Tom Brady. Jim also breaks down which players in the draft could fill the voids at various positions for the Patriots. Lastly, Phil Perry gives his 7 round mock draft for the Patriots. 2:30-Jim Nagy explains why he is a big believer in Jarrett Stidham10:00- Is Jalen Hurts a good fit for the Patriots?12:30- How can Patriots rebuild in the draft?29:45- Phil Perry’s 7 round mock draft for the Patriots

On this episode of the Next Pats Podcast, Phil Perry chats with insiders from around the country to figure out other free agents that may be a good fit for the Patriots. 1:00 – Rich Ohrnberger, can the Patriots acquire Hunter Henry? Why we shouldn’t read into Brady going to the Chargers because of his production studio. 12:00- Larry Holder, could Teddy Bridgewater be the answer is Brady leaves? 16:50- Dave Zangaro of NBCS Philly, is Nelson Agholor a good fit for the Patriots? 29:25- Matt Fairburn of the Athletic, would DT Jordan Phillips work in Patriots 3-4 scheme? Could Quinton Spain replace Joe Tunney? 45:50- Trevor Sikkema of the Draft network, can Breshard Perriman be an answer at WR for the Patriots?

Phil Perry breaks down whose stock is on the rise after the NFL combine, and whose stock is falling? Mark Schofield from the NFL Wire breaks down the best options for the Patriots if Brady stays, and what the best option if he leaves. 1:00- Which QB, TE, and WR stock is on the rise following the combine 10:30- Mark Schofield breaks down how Jordan Love would fit in the Patriots system 17:30- Are pocket passers a dying breed? 21:00- Is there a QB the Patriots would move up to get? 25:00- Better fit for Patriots, Jacob Eason or Jake Fromm?

Phil Perry is joined by The Athletics' Dane Brugler breaks down which QBs make sense for the Patriots in the draft. Judy Battista of NFL.com breaks down the latest in the NFL CBA talks and what it means for the NFL as we know it. 2:00 – Dane Brugler explains why the combine medicals and interviews are the most important, and why the drills are a distant third. 4:15 – Should the Patriots go after Tua? What's the best QB strategy for the Patriots in this draft? 12:30 – Judy Battista of NFL.com to discuss the latest surrounding the NFL CBA talk 17:30 – Why has there been resistance from players? And why so late in the negotiations? 25:30 – How will new CBA change the NFL as we know it?

Will the Patriots move on from Brady? If they do, what type of QB will replace the GOAT? With their being a new era of quarterbacking, Phil Perry dives in deep to see if the pocket passer is going extinct. Phil talks with people around the NFL about their thoughts on where the QB position is headed. 4:00 – Painting the picture of what it may be like when the Patriots chose to move on from Tom Brady 11:00 – PFF’s Steve Palazzolo breaks down where Tom Brady’s game is, and if his game can translate in the new style of the NFL. 13:50 – Greg Cosell breaks down how he has seen Tom Brady’s game change in the past few seasons 19:00- Kurt Warner explains why he thinks the pocket passer will not become extinct

Tony Romo attended the Northeast Amateur Invitational at the Wannamoisett Country Club in Rhode Island and took the time to answer a handful of questions from reporters. Phil Perry asked him about Rob Gronkowski's potential return (2:02), how Brady will deal with a depleted offense (5:58), and how much longer Bill Belichick might continue coaching (9:07).Phil caught up with Patriots cornerback Duke Dawson, who despite missing the entirety of his rookie year, could end up being a key piece of New England's secondary (14:37).Phil goes through his 53-man roster projection, starting with the defense and the handful of new additions there (23:46) and then getting into the offense Brady will be working with (29:11).

02:20: Sound from previous Quick Slants podcast interview with prospective inside linebacker coach, Jerod Mayo on Jamie Collins.06:25: Phil Perry breaks down where Jamie Collins would fit into Pats defense, and whether it's a given that Collins makes the team. 11:09: We hear from likely Defense Line coach, Bret Bielema on his role, how it has changed, and how he became friends with Bill Belichick.16:00: Where does Tom Brady's accuracy compare to the rest of the league?20:37: How will Brady do with his new "Big body, contested catch receivers" N'Keal Harry?31:00: After last seasons rule change of no running starts before kick-off, how will Patriots continue to improve their kick-off coverage.36:30: Do the Patriots rely on athleticism, size, and their passing game? Or, power, and first and second down ability?

02:04: Sound from Nick Caserio's post-draft press conference. He speaks to the benefit of the senior bowl.03:42: Jim Nagy joins Phil Perry on the phone and discusses the Reese's Senior bowl, and how players who attended benefited.09:29: Nagy continues to discuss the Senior Bowl and speaks candidly that he tells players, "this won't be easy," when they show up.12:24: Perry and Nagy talk Pats QB pick, Jarett Stidham and how he compares to other players.16:30: Nagy continues to praise Stidham, not only for his play, but for his strong character and how he will fit in with the Patriots.30:00: NC State receiver Jakobi Meyers goes un-drafted, Perry and Nagy discuss why they were both surprised.