The Ex-pats Podcast - A Patriots Podcast

A best-of selection from NBC Sports Boston’s ‘On the Clock’ coverage of night two of the 2025 NFL Draft, featuring Tom Curran, Phil Perry and Albert Breer reacting to the Patriots’ round two and three picks. 1:00- Tom and Phil offer instant reaction and analysis to the Patriots’ second-round pick, TreVeyon Henderson, running back out of Ohio State11:40- Former NFL QB Matt Cassel breaks down what he saw from Henderson in college13:15- Tom and Phil welcome in Albert Breer to react to the Henderson pick and whether or not this means the team is looking to move on from Rhamondre StevensonBrian Hoyer breaks down the tape on Patriots’ third-round pick Kyle Williams, wide receiver out of Washington State, before the guys react to the selection Presented by John’s Sewer and Drain Cleaning

A best-of selection from NBC Sports Boston’s ‘On the Clock’ coverage of night one of the 2025 NFL Draft, featuring Tom Curran, Phil Perry, Albert Breer, Brian Hoyer, BC Eagles head coach Bill O’Brien, and more! 1:00- Tom Curran, Phil Perry, Brian Hoyer and Albert Breer join Tom Giles to offer instant reaction and analysis to the selection12:00- Mike Vrabel and Will Campbell speak following the pick13:20- Bill O’Brien joins to break down the pick and why he thinks Campbell will be a success in New England17:45- Mike Felger and Michael Holley join Phil and Hoyer for a heated debate on Campbell’s measurements and how much they will matter24:00- Curran, Phil and Breer look ahead to Day 2 and which position groups the Patriots should target next Presented by John’s Sewer and Drain Cleaning

Phil Perry breaks down the BEST FITS for the Patriots in the draft when it comes to WR and Edge. Later, Albert Breer joins to give his predictions for the first round of the NFL Draft, and gives a ‘wildcard’ pick the Patriots could take. 3:30-Phil's best fits at WR in the draft for the Patriots12:00-Best fits at Edge in the draft18:30-Albert Breer gives his predictions for the first round of the draft27:00-What would be the ‘wildcard’ pick for the Patriots?34:00-Where do the Patriots target WR help?

Phil Perry did a LIVE Patriots Mock Draft on Wednesday. Fans could vote for the player the Patriots should take in each round of the upcoming 2025 NFL Draft. Check out the video version on the NBC Sports Boston YouTube page.

Who will be the best options on Day 2 and 3 of the NFL Draft?  Phil Perry talks with Emory Hunt of CBS Sports to get his take on some of the best kept secrets in the draft.2:00-Phil Perry’s favorite options for Day 2 and 3 20:30-Emory Hunt breaks down the best Day 2 and 3 LT options for the Patriots27:30-How can the Patriots get WR help later in the draft? 34:30-Breaking down the best RB options

Phil Perry breaks down his Patriots seven-round mock draft 6.0. Later, Cynthia Frelund joins to talk about why the Patriots should be taking calls for the No. 4 pick. 2:00- Phil's seven-round mock draft 6.08:00-Patriots trade back, then back up!25:30-Best fits at RB for the Patriots36:00-Conversation with Cynthia Frelund

Phil Perry is joined by WEEI’s Jon Lyons to react to the Patriots signing Stefon Diggs. What does this mean for their draft strategy? They also rank their top 5 free-agent signings so far.2:00-Reaction to the Stefon Diggs signing19:00-Latest Draft news27:00-Can Diggs be the Patriots’ No. 1 WR?34:45-Does Diggs signing take Travis Hunter off the board?45:00-Ranking the top 5 free-agent acquisitions so far 

Phil Perry catches you up on the latest Patriots news, including why he thinks Stefon Diggs is a better fit than most people think. Also, is Travis Hunter at No. 4 a real possibility? Later, Phil breaks down his latest mock draft.3:30-Latest news on Stefon Diggs23:00-Draft buzz: Will Travis Hunter fall to the Patriots at No. 4?40:00-Phil breaks down his latest mock draft

Phil Perry recaps a busy week for the New England Patriots and gets to your Next Pats mailbag questions. Who should the Patriots target now that Cooper Kupp is not available? Later, we talk with Rhett Lewis of the NFL Network to discuss options for the Patriots in the draft.2:00-Reaction to the Patriots releasing David Andrews24:00-Other WR options1:15:00-Interview with Rhett Lewis

With the start of the NFL's legal tampering period less than a week away and teams already making moves, Phil Perry offers up his free agency strategy for the Patriots before revealing his latest 7-round mock draft for the team. Then, Phil welcomes in NFL Draft analyst Lance Zierlein from the NFL Combine in Indianapolis to break down this year's draft class. 3:10- Phil shares his options A, B and C for the Patriots at left tackle, wide receiver, and edge rusher26:50- Phil reveals his latest 7-round mock draft51:30- Lance Zierlein joins to share his thoughts on a deep defensive tackle and pass rusher class58:45- Where would you play Travis Hunter the majority of the time, receiver or cornerback?

Sports Illustrated and MMQB’s Albert Breer joins Phil Perry from the NFL Combine to react to all the Patriots and draft news from the week in Indianapolis.5:20- Does Eliot Wolf really have final say?9:50- Assessing how much money the Patriots will spend in free agency**12:00- Are the Commanders the best blueprint for the Patriots to follow?**16:00- Could the Patriots really land Travis Hunter at 4thoverall?

Phil Perry reports from the NFL Combine on his biggest takeaways from Eliot Wolf’s media availability on Wednesday. Phil also gives us the latest draft buzz from the combine, could Travis Hunter be available at 4? Later, Dane Brugler gives his “best blue-collar ballers” in this year’s NFL Draft.1:00-Reaction to Eliot Wolf’s press conference14:00-Why did it not work with Ja’Lynn Polk last season?20:00-Combine draft buzz: Could Travis Hunter fall to the Patriots?32:00-Brugler's best blue-collar ballers41:30-Day 2 WRs that could be a fit for the Patriots

Phil Perry is live from the NFL Combine in Indianapolis to share everything he’s hearing about the Patriots from around the league. Then, Phil welcomes in NFL and Draft analyst Mike Renner of CBS Sports to break down some of the most interesting prospects for Patriots fans to keep an eye on ahead of the draft. 1:00- Phil reacts to the most interesting things Mike Vrabel said during his availability on Tuesday 14:30- Phil shares what he’s hearing from around the NFL about the Patriots 20:15- Mike Renner joins to preview the prospects who might turn heads during the combine this week 24:20- What do you expect the Patriots to do with the fourth overall pick? 27:10- Mike Renner shares a couple of Day 2 or Day 3 prospects the Patriots should target to help them get back to the playoffs

Phil Perry previews next week's NFL Combine and the players Patriots fans should keep a close eye on. Then, Phil talks with NFL cornerback Patrick Peterson and Connor Rogers of NBC Sports from radio row at the Super Bowl in New Orleans. 5:40- Phil shares the big names -- and under-the-radar ones -- to keep an eye on at the Combine29:30- Which names are currently getting buzz as free agency targets for the Patriots?41:30- Patrick Peterson joins to break down what he's seen from Christian Gonzalez and Drake Maye54:25- Connor Rogers joins to share his big picture takeaways from the Senior Bowl and what it means for the NFL draft

Phil Perry is back with more interviews from radio row at the Super Bowl in New Orleans. This time welcoming in former NFL players Jerome Bettis and Geoff Schwartz to get their thoughts on how New England should go about rebuilding their offensive line and ground game.6:50- Phil reacts to the new NFL salary cap and what it means for the Patriots' offseason plans14:00- Reports are Chris Godwin might be off the market... who should New England look to add now as a high-profile receiver?19:25- Phil reacts to Daniel Jeremiah's latest mock draft and what he predicts the Patriots will do 4th overall31:10- Jerome Bettis breaks down why old school running backs are making a comeback in the league40:50- Former offensive lineman Geoff Schwartz explains why it can take years to build a great offensive line and shares the type of skillset New England should be looking for when drafting lineman

Which players could the Patriots target if Tee Higgins stays with the Bengals? Phil Perry breaks down some other options at WR. Plus, Louis Riddick discusses how to get the most out of Drake Maye and Zack Rosenblatt talks about his feature on Mike Vrabel’s year away from coaching.  1:00-Still PLAYMAKERS for the Patriots to pursue12:00-Louis Riddick on the blueprint to win in today’s NFL14:30-How can Josh McDaniels elevate Drake Maye’s game?18:00-Which players stood out at the Senior Bowl?25:00-Zack Rosenblatt details working with Mike Vrabel

Phil Perry welcomes in former NFL player and analyst Solomon Wilcots and Malcolm Butler for a pair of interviews from radio row at the Super Bowl in New Orleans. Plus, Phil breaks down Mike Vrabel’s biggest challenge this offseason and reveals version 3.0 of his 2025 NFL mock draft and who the Patriots are taking in the first two rounds.1:40- Phil discusses the biggest challenge Mike Vrabel will face this offseason as he looks to rebuild the culture in New England12:10- Solomon Wilcots explains why Tee Higgins deserves to be viewed as a legit #1 wide receiver21:35- Malcolm Butler reflects on his Super Bowl XLIX interception and what it was like playing for Vrabel in Tennessee29:00- Phil shares his mock draft 3.0 and who the Patriots are taking in the first two rounds

Phil Perry is joined by Hall of Fame quarterback Kurt Warner and Patriots veteran Brandon Bolden at Super Bowl LIX. They discuss Drake Maye's rookie season, and the hiring of Mike Vrabel and Josh McDaniels. Phil Perry also breaks down the recent drafts from the Chiefs and Eagles and what the Patriots can learn from them. Later, Phil takes a look at Dane Brugler's top 100 for the NFL draft and why the Patriots should consider Jalon Walker. 2:55 Hall of Fame QB Kurt Warner joins Phil from radio row in New Orleans4:45: Kurt Warner's take on Drake Maye, and what he thought of his rookie season10:30: Why getting the run-game going for the Pats is crucial for Maye15:30: Phil breaks down Field Yates' mock draft20:00: Dane Brugler's top 100 has player that Phil wants everyone to consider more highly for the Patriots (LB Jalon Walker)24:42: Phil Perry breaks down the recent drafts from the Chiefs and the Eagles30:00: Brandon Bolden joins Phil on radio row to discuss what he thinks it would be like to get recruited by

Phil Perry sits down with Christian Gonzalez and Jonathan Jones in New Orleans to discuss Gonzalez's rising potential, Jones' upcoming free agency, and their former head coach, Jerod Mayo. Later, Phil explores the key lessons the Patriots can draw from the Eagles' blueprint for team-building success. 2:00 - Phil talks with Christian Gonzalez about free agency, Jerod Mayo & more10:00 - What Patriots can take away from Eagles' team-building success

Phil Perry is joined by NFL insiders Ian Rapoport and Tom Pelissero on radio row at Super Bowl LIX! Phil sits down with Rapoport and Pelissero to discuss the ascent of Drake Maye, how the Patriots can attract top free agents, Mike Vrabel's coaching staff, Tom Brady's role in Vegas and much more!02:15: Ian Rapoport weighs in on the hype around Drake Maye from Patriots fans and whether or not he's enough to draw in top free agents05:55: Tee Higgins more likely to stay in Cincinnati10:40: Phil is joined by Tom Pelissero and weighs in on the staff around Mike Vrabel15:30: "Firmly believe" Belichick is willing to come back to the NFL19:30: It's 'Tom Brady's show' in Vegas22:00: Is Drake Maye a real draw for free agents despite Patriots record last year?