Published by Boston Sports Journal
Veteran NFL reporter Greg A. Bedard takes you inside the New England Patriots to explain to you exactly what's going on with the six-time Super Bowl champions. Hosted by veteran New England talk show host Nick Cattles.
Listen on Apple PodcastsBSJ's Greg Bedard reacts to what he saw from the Patriots on Day 6 and 7 of Training Camp. Greg reacts to the monster day from Patriots QB Drake Maye and discusses the continued improvement of the connection between Maye and A.J. Brown. He also discusses rookie Gabe Jacas getting some reps in on Day 7 after his lengthy contract dispute. Greg Bedard Patriots Podcast on CLNS Media is Powered by: 💰 Prize Picks - Sign up at http://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/CLNS & Download the app today and use code CLNS to get $150 instantly in lineups when you win your first $5 lineup! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
BSJ's Greg Bedard recaps the events of Day 7 of Patriots Training Camp, including rookie Gabe Jacas getting some reps in after his lengthy contract dispute. Patriots on CLNS Media is Powered by: 💰 PrizePicks - Sign up at http://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/CLNS & Download the app today and use code CLNS to get $150 in lineups instantly if you win your first $5 lineup! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
BSJ's Greg Bedard reacts to what he saw from the Patriots on Day 6 of Training Camp. Greg reacts to the monster day from Patriots QB Drake Maye and discusses the continued improvement of the connection between Maye and A.J. Brown. Greg Bedard Patriots Podcast on CLNS Media is Powered by: 💰 Prize Picks - Sign up at http://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/CLNS & Download the app today and use code CLNS to get $150 instantly in lineups when you win your first $5 lineup! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
BSJ's Greg Bedard reacts to what he saw from the Patriots on Day 5 of Training Camp. Reacting to the big days from Patriots WRs Kyle Williams & A.J. Brown. Greg Bedard Patriots Podcast on CLNS Media is Powered by: 💰 Prize Picks - Sign up at http://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/CLNS & Download the app today and use code CLNS to get $150 instantly in lineups when you win your first $5 lineup! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
BSJ's Greg Bedard reacts to what he saw from the Patriots on Day 4 of Training Camp. He highlights a strong start to camp from Kayshon Boutte, Drake Maye and A.J. Brown's struggles to find some chemistry, some positive signs from the quarterback, and more. Then, Greg reveals some reporting on Gabe Jacas and what other teams thought of Gabe Jacas leading up to the NFL draft. Greg explains what teams knew and didn't know about Jacas' injury history. The Greg Bedard Patriots Podcast on CLNS is Powered by: 💰 PrizePicks - Sign up at http://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/CLNS & Download the app today and use code CLNS to get $150 instantly in lineups when you win your first $5 lineup! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
BSJ's Greg Bedard reacts to everything he saw from Day 2 of Patriots Training Camp in Foxborough. He discusses the disappointing display from Drake Maye and the Patriots offense, but points out one bright spot. Greg also praises the Patriots defense. Greg Bedard Patriots Podcast on CLNS Media is Powered by: 💰 Prize Picks - Sign up at http://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/CLNS & Download the app today and use code CLNS to get $150 instantly in lineups when you win your first $5 lineup! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
BSJ's Greg Bedard reacts to everything he saw on day 1 of Patriots training camp in Foxborough. He comments on the performances of Drake Maye, Caleb Lomu, and others on the offense and reacts to the latest news surrounding Christian Gonzalez and Gabe Jacas. Greg Bedard Patriots Podcast on CLNS Media is Powered by: 💰 Prize Picks - Sign up at http://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/CLNS & Download the app today and use code CLNS to get $150 instantly in lineups when you win your first $5 lineup! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Greg goes solo to talk about the Christian Gonzalez contract situation, what each side is likely looking for, and whether there is a fair deal to be made. Greg also updates us on the Gabe Jacas situation, and reacts to the ESPN's positional poll. 0:00 - Welcome in 1:54 - What will happen with Patriots and Christian Gonzalez contract talks 16:16 - Latest with Patriots 2nd Round Pick Gabe Jacas 16:54 - Prizepicks 17:58 - Reaction to ESPN’s Positional Rankings of Patriots Players 18:47 - Greg thinks it’s a joke TreVeyon Henderson got receiving votes over Rhamondre Stevenson 19:51 - Reaction to ESPN’s Positional Rankings of Patriots Players 25:27 - Wrapping up! Greg Bedard Patriots Podcast on CLNS Media is Powered by: 💰 Prize Picks - Sign up at http://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/CLNS & Download the app today and use code CLNS to get $50 instantly in lineups when you play your first $5 lineup! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Greg Bedard answers your questions and breaks down everything to watch as Patriots training camp gets underway. Who are the real bubble players fighting for roster spots? Is the backup QB situation a legitimate concern? He digs into the O-line — Jared Wilson at center, the thin guard depth, Kyle Williams' development — and field listener questions on Drake Maye's pocket presence, the early schedule, and which undrafted free agents have a shot. A quick but packed camp preview to get you ready for the summer grind. 0:00 – Intro 0:36 – Players to watch at training camp 3:46 – Is the backup QB situation a concern? 5:45 – Listener Q&A begins 10:28 – PrizePicks 11:30 – Kyle Williams' development and the wide receiver depth chart 13:58 – Drake Maye's pocket presence and QB evaluation 16:45 – O-line depth: guard concerns heading into camp 18:17 – Final thoughts on roster priorities Patriots on CLNS Media is Powered by: 💰 PrizePicks - Sign up at http://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/CLNS & Download the app today and use code CLNS to get $50 in lineups instantly after you play your first $5 lineup! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Greg responds to Christian Gonzalez's tweet this morning - which was totally fair (he's been a popular topic of conversation since he was a first-round pick) - and gives more context than what the aggregators put out there. Then Greg gives his initial defensive roster as part of his 53-man roster projection, which does NOT include a Gonzalez trade. 0:00 - Welcome in 1:18 - Greg responds to Christian Gonzalez tweet 18:26 - Prizepicks 20:00 - Greg Bedard’s Initial Patriots 53-Man Roster Projection on Defense 20:12 - EDGE Rusher 22:07 - Defensive Tackle 22:32 - Off Ball Linebacker 24:25 - Cornerback 25:54 - Safety 26:18 - Special Teams 26:31 - Final Thoughts on Initial Patriots 53-Man Roster Projection on Defense 27:00 - Wrapping up! Greg Bedard Patriots Podcast on CLNS Media is Powered by: 💰 Prize Picks - Sign up at http://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/CLNS & Download the app today and use code CLNS to get $50 instantly in lineups when you play your first $5 lineup! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Greg goes solo to talk about some Patriots nuggets in Seth Wickersham's Sean Payton piece and where Patriots players are falling on the ESPN positional surveys. And then Greg breaks down his initial 53-man roster on the offensive side of the ball, along with some pertinent questions. Greg Bedard Patriots Podcast on CLNS Media is Powered by: 💰 Prize Picks - Sign up at http://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/CLNS & Download the app today and use code CLNS to get $50 in lineups after you play your first $5 lineup! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Greg and Nick discuss the final deal for AJ Brown, whether he's worth the risk, if Howie Roseman won the deal and what Brown will bring to the Patriots. Then they got into the state of the team after Julian Hill's injury, the Christian Gonzalez situation, and how the team is looking on the field. 00:00 Intro 00:55 Wishing Chris Gasper the best 03:19 Okay with the cost of A.J. Brown? 07:05 Why a first and a fifth-round pick was the price 19:54 PrizePicks 23:01 Latest on A.J. Brown’s degenerative knee 26:20 What does Brown bring to the offense 32:48 How big of a loss is Julian Hill? 38:16 Latest on Christian Gonzalez 45:02 Surprised at Mike Onwenu’s restructured contract? Patriots on CLNS Media is Powered by: 💰 Prize Picks - Sign up at http://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/CLNS & Download the app today and use code CLNS to get $50 in lineups after you play your first $5 lineup! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Greg and Nick continue their discussion on the buzz out of the Patriots' offseason practices, starting with the edge and Elijah Ponder and Dre'Mont Jones. They also delve into the personnel changes in the red zone by formation, and players who impressed like LB Khalil Jacobs, TE Tanner Arkin, WR Kyle Williams, DE Amari Gainer, S Mike Brown and a status update on TreVeyon Henderson. Greg Bedard Patriots Podcast on CLNS Media is Powered by: 💰 Prize Picks - Sign up at http://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/CLNS & Download the app today and use code CLNS to get $50 in lineups after you play your first $5 lineup! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Greg and Nick discuss the status of the potential Christian Gonzalez contract extension, and the situation involving the Patriots’ second-round draft pick, Gabe Jacas. Then Greg gives his three up, three down from the mandatory minicamp. The Greg Bedard Patriots Podcast on CLNS is Powered by: 💰 Prize Picks - Sign up at http://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/CLNS & Download the app today and use code CLNS to get $50 in lineups after you play your first $5 lineup! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
BSJ's Greg Bedard reacts to Day 1 of Patriots Minicamp, including what he saw from Drake Maye, A.J. Brown, Caleb Lomu and others on the Patriots offense, who were impressive today. Greg also discusses the return of Kayshon Boutte and Christian Gonzalez to practice. Patriots on CLNS Media is Powered by: 💰 Prize Picks - Sign up at http://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/CLNS & Download the app today and use code CLNS to get $50 in lineups after you play your first $5 lineup! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Greg and Nick discuss the final deal for AJ Brown, whether he's worth the risk, if Howie Roseman won the deal and what Brown will bring to the Patriots. Then they got into the state of the team after Julian Hill's injury, the Christian Gonzalez situation, and how the team is looking on the field. The Greg Bedard Patriots Podcast on CLNS is Powered by: 💰 Prize Picks - Sign up at http://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/CLNS & Download the app today and use code CLNS to get $50 in lineups after you play your first $5 lineup! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Greg and Nick discuss a variety of topics, starting with the potential timing of the AJ Brown trade and continuing with the Patriots' practice: Mike Vrabel's media performance, no Christian Gonzalez, Drake Maye's inconsistent day, and Romeo Doubs' underwhelming debut. 0:00 - Welcome in! 0:31 - Latest on potential A.J. Brown trade to Patriots 11:37 - Takeaways from Mike Vrabel press conference yesterday 18:20 - Prizepicks 20:10 - How was Mike Vrabel coaching yesterday? 21:24 - Christian Gonzalez not in attendance at OTAs 24:05 - Drake Maye performance at OTAs yesterday 29:08 - Caleb Lomu plays mostly RT yesterday 31:55 - Andrew Rupcich gets first team reps at OG 34:48 - First impressions of Romeo Doubs 36:22 - Thoughts on Will Campbell performance 36:44 - Patriots Cornerbacks performance yesterday 38:10 - Any other notable standouts from Patriots OTAs 40:22 - Wrapping up! Greg Bedard Patriots Podcast on CLNS Media is Powered by: 💰 Prize Picks - https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/CLNS Download the app today and use Code CLNS at PrizePicks.com/CLNS & Get $50 instantly when you play $5 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
BSJ's Greg Bedard reacts to Day 1 of Patriots voluntary OTAs from Gillette Stadium. He shares his thoughts on what he saw from Drake Maye, Caleb Lomu, Will Campbell, Romeo Doubs, and several others at practice and reacts to comments from Mike Vrabel, Drake Maye, and Milton Williams, who all spoke today. The Greg Bedard Patriots Podcast on CLNS is Powered by: 💰 Prize Picks - Sign up at http://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/CLNS & Download the app today and use code CLNS to get $50 in lineups after you play your first $5 lineup! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Greg and Nick address the rumor that Greg once applied for a Patriots front office position and Bill Belichick's role in it. Greg then tells a Belichick story where the former Patriots head coach encouraged him to take the MMQB job. Finally, Greg and Nick discuss the latest A.J. Brown rumors and what to expect from Kyle Williams heading into Year 2. The Greg Bedard Patriots Podcast on CLNS is Powered by: 💰 Prize Picks - Sign up at http://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/CLNS & Download the app today and use code CLNS to get $50 in lineups after you play your first $5 lineup! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
BSJ’s Greg Bedard and Nick Cattles discuss Kayshon Boutte not being around the team before he's likely traded, Drake Maye against this schedule and internal raves, and answer BSJ member questions about A.J. Brown, Caleb Lomu, and 00:00 Intro 00:50 Thoughts on 2028 draft and 2030 Super Bowl locations 03:12 Thoughts on Kayshon Boutte situation 05:55 What to the Patriots need from Maye this year? + thoughts on the schedule 12:40 How much playing time will Lomu get? 16:59 PrizePicks 18:56 Why do the Patriots undervalue the LB position? 23:15 How much of a difference would A.J. Brown make to the win total? 27:05 Will the Patriots be a better team with a worse record this year? 29:40 Rocket Money 31:09 Who are the Patriots five best o-linemen? Where do the rookies fit in? 36:24 Thanks for watching! The Greg Bedard Patriots Podcast on CLNS is Powered by: 💰 Prize Picks - Sign up at http://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/CLNS & Download the app today and use code CLNS to get $50 in lineups after you play your first $5 lineup! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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