The Patriots Report with Price & Hogan (Bleav)

Plenty of topics discussed, including:

-What is Rhamondre Stevenson doing this year that’s allowing him to have success?

-As a running back, how difficult, if at all, is it to share carries with a guy?

-We know about the practical aspects of being traded midseason—new team, new coaching staff, new playbook. But what are some of the things that we on the outside might not be aware of?

-What are some of your favorite Jamie Collins stories?

-How will Pats-Colts shake out?

...and much more.

Rick Stroud of the Tampa Bay Times joins the latest edition of "The Patriots Report" to break down the last two years of Tom Brady's career. Stroud discusses:

-The timing of Brady's announcement.

-His favorite Brady unretirement conspiracy theory.

-Will Rob Gronkowski follow Brady into retirement? Or could the big tight end land with another team?

-What surprised him most about covering Gronkowski and Brady the last two years.

-How Brady changed the culture in Tampa Bay.

-And much more.

Breaking down the 49ers' Week 4 matchup with the New England Patriots with Patriots Report host Christopher Price.

Lots to cover after the blowout loss to the Cowboys, including:

• This feels like the sort of loss where everything is on the table — personnel, coaching, whatever. Where do they go from here? How do they bounce back from something like that?

• Should Mac remain the starting quarterback?

• If you’re Bill, what do you do with Mac and the rest of the offense?

• All right, let’s spin things forward. The Patriots will welcome the Saints to Foxborough on Sunday. Two teams seeking to get back on track after rocky starts to the season — New Orleans is 2-2, while New England is 1-3. How does this one look to you? It feels like a get-right game for both teams.

..and much more

JuJu Smith-Schuster jumped from the Chiefs to the Patriots this offseason, and Jeff Fetodin of the "Bleav in Chiefs" podcast and Forbes.com joined the show to let New England fans know what to expect from the receiver. Jeff talks about Smith-Schuster's fondness for social media, his strengths and weaknesses, and where he might thrive in the Patriots' offense in 2023.

Lots of questions for Chad, including:

• If there was similar talent at tackle, cornerback and receiver when they get to number 14, what direction would you like to see the Patriots go?

• Is there anything to the Bijan Robinson-to-New England talk?

• Heading into his third season, how optimistic are you about Mac Jones right now and his place in the system?

• When it’s all said and done, Bill O’Brien could end up being the most important newcomer for 2023, even though he’s — strictly speaking — not exactly a newcomer. How important is his return, specific maybe to Mac’s development?

• Aaron Rodgers' career with the Jets will most similarly resemble which of these quarterbacks? Namath and the Rams? Brady and the Bucs? Favre and the Jets? Or Montana and the Chiefs?

...and more.

A few questions for Joe DeLeone:

• Some initial thoughts, a week later, on how the Patriots did in the 2023 NFL Draft.

• Where did you have Christian Gonzalez going initially, and were you surprised he ended up in New England?

• Who was your favorite New England pick, and which of the guys was your least favorite — or maybe not least favorite, but let’s call it the biggest head-scratcher?

• It feels like one of the important things when it comes to this draft and you look at the current New England roster was the fact that this was as much of a draft about replacing guys who might have expiring contracts after 2023 than it was for the 2023 season. Is that a fair assessment?

• Which one of the picks — and I’ll assume it’s one of the first three — has the best chance of making an impact in 2023?

..and much more.

The crew from the Patriots Report — Former WR Chris Hogan and Boston Globe reporter Christopher Price — join Solomon to breakdown the Bengals-Patriots week 1 game. The duo discuss what Bengals fans should look out for this Sunday and how the Bengals match up against New England. Will we see rookie QB Drake Maye? How will Joe Burrow and the offense look against the stout Pats defense? And what does Ja'Marr Chase mean to the Bengals offense.

Aaron Schatz joins Chris on the latest edition of "The Patriots Report," and the two tackle some of the biggest New England questions out there, including:

-Did the 2021 Patriots overachieve, underachieve, or were they about as good we thought they could be?

-What is the ultimate legacy of Mac Jones' rookie season?

-Are there quarterbacks out there who compare to Mac at this stage of his development?

-What is the most important free-agent move New England can make this offseason?

-And much more.

Lots to talk about this week, including:

-Who would you start Sunday against the Jets, Bailey Zappe or Mac Jones?

-Devin McCourty said that if the defense keep giving up 33 points, it doesn’t matter who is going to be at quarterback. But how much of that loss was really on the shoulders of the D?

-Bill did not name a starter for the Jets game in the wake of Monday’s loss. What’s your guess on how he handle things behind the scenes moving forward?

-How can Tom Brady pull the Bucs out of their spiral?

-What are the Eagles doing that’s allowing them to have success, and can they maintain it?

1:15: We can argue about the struggles of the Bears, but that was a very good win for the Patriots.

5:15: The similarities between Sunday's game and the season-opening win over the Bengals.

8:20: This team has had a problem with consistency. Can they carry the momentum forward and win back-to-back games?

13:55: Are you feeling a little better about Ja'Lynn Polk?

16:20: The Chicago offensive line was miserable. But that's life in the NFL!

19:00: On not being worried about Kendrick Bourne's state of mind.

19:30: On the reaction following Polk's touchdown.

21:35: Chicago's abysmal offense.

25:35: The Patriots showed what they were capable of... now, that should be seen as the baseline when it comes to expectations moving forward.

27:15: On the winnable games the rest of the way.

Darius Butler makes his return to "The Patriots Report," and tackles a bunch of topics with Chris, including:

-Did the Colts reveal a vulnerability in New England's scheme that could spell trouble for the Patriots? Or was it just a case of too much Jonathan Taylor?

-Mac Jones said New England had a bad week of practice. What does a bad week of practice look like?

-Bill Belichick and apologies.

-How game prep changes when you face the same team twice in a month.

-And much more.

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Phil and Matt Simms put their heads together to talk about the quarterback play from Week 9 in the NFL. Which QB's look to be leading the MVP race? What teams' QB got exposed in Week 9, and which teams are due for a bounce back in Week 10? Find out what the father and son duo think on this episode of Simms Complete.

A two-fer! Ricky Williams opens the show talking about...

-His new business venture, and why he's coming to Massachusetts this month.

-The eventual growth and acceptance of cannabis in NFL circles.

-His Hall of Fame chances.

-His thoughts on the Patriots, as well as his picks for divisional weekend.

Taylor Kyles jumps into the No. 2 spot, and we talk...

-Areas of need for the Patriots this offseason.

-Who will be New England's new offensive coordinator?

-One reason to be optimistic and one reason to be pessimistic about Mac Jones's development.

-The most underappreciated guy on the New England roster.

...and much more.

Some opening thoughts on the loss to the Dolphins.

-How do they bounce back?

-One pathway to success would appear to be having the defense carry them for a couple of weeks, while they manage to find some sort of offensive identity or rhythm. Is that a sustainable formula?

-What’s Gillette Stadium like in the days after a loss like that?

-The Steelers feel a little like the Patriots right now — they’re in the first year of the Roethlisberger Era, looking for an identity. Obviously, New England is going through the same thing without Brady. A fair comp?

-LeGarrette was only in Pittsburgh for a short period of time, but he really enjoyed playing for Mike Tomlin.

-Can we draw a parallel between Kendrick Bourne and Jonas Gray?

-And much more...

Welcome to Simms Complete hosted by Phil and Matt Simms. The Rookies continue to shine in the NFL with more emerging as the season progresses. Bo Nix continues to click in Denver and Anthony Richardson proved the haters wrong with a game winning touchdown drive.

Are any of these QB's flirting with the opportunity to take the ROTY away from Jayden Daniels? Find out what Phil and Matt Simms think on this QB breakdown on Simms Complete.

On the latest episode, Chris and Mike Reiss dig deep into Bill Belichick, Mac Jones, and the 2021 Patriots through 13 games and tackle some major questions: Where did Belichick's unorthodox game plan against the Bills stack up with some of his more memorable coaching moves? Which players have been the biggest surprises this year? Is this team capable of winning a Super Bowl? How long is Belichick going to coach? All that and much more.

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• Will it be Drake Maye or Jacoby Brissett at quarterback for the Patriots this week?

• Did Mayo's praise of the offensive line serve as a mild indictment of Brissett's penchant for holding on to the ball a little too long?

• Regardless of who is at quarterback, the passing game needs some sort of spark.

• One thing we liked and one thing we didn't like from the Miami game.

• Are we at an early crossroads in Mayo's coaching career?

• What happens to Wolf and Mayo if the Patriots end up 2-15?

• On the TD catch by Ja'Lynn Polk that was ultimately overturned.

• The Patriots are now 4-10 in their last 14 games (dating back to last year) decided by seven points or less. Why have they struggled in close games?

• Is the "buy-in" still there in the locker room?

00:10: On why Patriots’ fans should be thankful for the College Football Playoff system.

3:00: On the Ohio State wide receivers and their blocking abilities.

6:15: Who was the best run-blocking wide receiver? Was it Edelman?

9:00: On how a run-blocking receiver can earn the respect of the rest of the locker room.

14:00: A way-too-early look at the 2025 schedule. Based on their strength of schedule, they have one of the easiest slates in the league.

19:35: There are more winnable games in 2025 than 2024 based on the looming schedule alone.

23:00: Previewing Bills-Chiefs. The head says Kansas City, the heart says Buffalo. “I really hope that this is Buffalo’s year. … The heart is Bills’ Mafia, right now.”

25:35: Examining the Patrick Mahomes Effect. Is it real? Is it unfair? “The refs have gotten a little carried away with some of these calls.”

On how the Patriots used to get a dossier on each official and their tendencies before the game. “If I’m the Bills, I’m taking as closer look at that this week.”

28:50: Why was the color of the receivers’ gloves important when Bill Belichick was in New England?

30:45: Can Jayden Daniels walk into Philly and knock off Saquon Barkley and the Eagles?

34:25: An Eagles-Bills Super Bowl?

37:00: On Lamar Jackson's and Mark Andrews’ heartache.

Matt and Phil Simms are back for another episode of Simms Complete, this week, they're making lists of the best QBs this past week. Is your favorite QB on their list? Listen in and find out NOW!

Former NFL tight end Clay Harbor talks with Chris about:

-Gronkowski vs. Kelce.

-What it was like getting a chance to watch Gronk firsthand during the 2016 season.

-Why the Patriots have struggled to unlock the two-TE combo of Jonnu Smith and Hunter Henry the last couple of years.

-The future of the tight end position.

-Which prospects looked the most like potential Patriots at the Senior Bowl.

-Who he's picking to win the Super Bowl.

...and much more.

Duron Harmon joins the latest edition of "The Patriots Report," and talks about...

-why he believes Matt Patricia would be a good offensive play-caller for New England.

-the win in Super Bowl LI, and the loss to LG and the Eagles in Super Bowl LII.

-where some of his old teammates -- who are still on the free-agent market -- might end up.

-why Bill Belichick shipped a container of marshmallows to the defensive backs' meeting room before a preseason game.

...and much more.

Is the rivalry back? This weekend's Patriots-Colts game might not be Brady-Manning, but the stakes involved on Saturday could spark some memories of the old feud between the two franchises. Chris and Zak discuss the meaningful nature of this one, the fact that this is a matchup between two fairly similar teams, and the looming chess match between Bill Belichick and Frank Reich. Zak gives us a couple of of potential under-the-radar stars to consider for Saturday night, and also tells us why a playoff win over New England meant more to the Indianapolis franchise that its' Super Bowl victory.

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In the latest edition of "The Patriots Report," Chris and Khari Thompson -- the first three-time guest in show history -- take a look at several of the biggest issues facing New England at the start of the postseason.

–How do you feel about the team after a 10-7 regular-season record?

-Can Mac Jones win a playoff game on his own? Now that the rest of the league has seen him operate, can he make the necessary adjustments needed to become a long-term success in the NFL?

-What are some of the biggest concerns on defense -- specifically, what happened to Matt Judon down the stretch?

-What happened to New England's special teams this year?

-Three reasons to be optimistic about the state of the team heading into the playoffs.

-Khari also offers his team MVP and team ROY (Mac Jones and non-Mac Jones division), as well as where Brian Flores might end up next season.

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Some of the questions for this show include:

-How will the Patriots go about addressing their biggest areas of need this offseason?

-What happens to Matt Patricia and Joe Judge?

-What -- if anything -- can the Patriots take from the Eagles' rapid rebuild, one that saw them go from 4-11-1 to the cusp of a title in two years?

-Forecasting the future of free agents like Devin McCourty, Matthew Slater, Jonathan Jones, Jakobi Meyers, Isaiah Wynn, and more.

-Where are Aaron Rodgers and Derek Carr playing next season?

...and much more.

Matt Chatham returns to "The Patriots Report" to kick around a few questions, including:

-Why he felt so strongly about Cole Strange at No. 29.

-If Cam McGrone, Raekwon McMillan, or Mack Wilson could play a key role for the New England defense in 2022.

-If Dont'a Hightower might return in 2022.

-Why Vince Wilfork made life easier for the Patriots' linebackers.

-Whether or not Wilfork deserves a spot in Canton.

...and much more.

Bob answers a bunch of questions, including:

-How have the Patriots done navigating the offseason so far?

-What to make of the return of Bill O'Brien?

-Is Jerod Mayo being set up to become the next head coach?

-What are the biggest areas of need for the roster moving forward?

-Who will win the Super Bowl?

...and much more.

Ricky Williams talks to Chris about "Highsman," the importance of cannabis when it comes to managing pain for NFL players, why he thinks he would have been a good fit with Bill Belichick and the Patriots, the Wildcat game in 2008 between New England and Miami, and what the former running back is doing now away from the field.

Chris and Miguel address several important offseason topics when it comes to the Patriots and cap space, including:

-How does New England's financial situation look at the start of the offseason?

-Miguel has a "Fantastic Four" of players who could have their contracts redone. Who are they?

-How much money is J.C. Jackson going to make in his next contract?

-How realistic is the possibility of cutting Nelson Agholor and/or N'Keal Harry?

-Will Dont'a Hightower, Devin McCourty and Matthew Slater return?

-How can the Patriots take advantage of the fact that they can now build their roster around a (relatively) cheap rookie quarterback?

-And much more!

For the first time since 1963, the Patriots and Bills will meet in the postseason. What should we expect? Chris and Jake Fortinsky have your answers to the following questions:

-Are either one of these teams capable of surprising the other in the playoffs?

-Can Buffalo win if Josh Allen plays poorly?

-What happens if the Patriots start slowly in this one?

-If you're Sean McDermott, what concerns you the most about New England?

-What is the Bill Belichick Effect?

-Does this year mark the start of a genuine rivalry between these two franchises?

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The Patriots are rolling, coming in Monday's game on a six-game winning streak. Can they keep it going against their divisional rivals, a team that is looking to go back-to-back in the AFC East? Or will Josh Allen become the first quarterback to beat Bill Belichick three straight times since Eli Manning? Chris and Jake Fortinsky tackle this one from all the angles.

The guys break down the season opener against the Eagles, and share what they liked and didn’t like about the 25-20 loss. There's also...

• A look inside the meeting rooms at Gillette the day after a defeat. When it comes to accountability, does Bill Belichick ever spare himself?

• Some thoughts about the state of the wide receiver position in New England. How did rookies Pop Douglas and Kayshon Boutte fare in their first NFL action?

• Listener mail, a preview of the Dolphins, and much more.

Chris tackles three things that stand out about the Patriots right now:

-The QB question.

-Is Vegas buying in on New England?

-Can this rookie class be one of the most impactful of Belichick's coaching career?

Then, Kevin Fishbain from The Athletic joins the conversation to preview Pats-Bears...

-How did Chicago get off track, and how can it get things right again?

-What's happened to Justin Fields?

-Could N'Keal Harry make his 2022 debut against his old team Monday night?

-How much chatter in Chicago is there about the possibility of Bill Belichick passing George Halas?

...and much more.

Lots to talk about on the 100th episode of "The Patriots Report" with James White, including:

• What it was like helping with the schedule-release video.

• The current state of the New England ground game, and whether or not Rhamondre Stevenson can have another big year.

• The two veterans in the backfield we might be sleeping on.

• What sort of impact will the return of Bill O'Brien have on the offense?

• Retirement, and fighting the occasional urge to return.

• On whether he's ever considered coaching.

...and much more.

The two Chris's are back this week in order to talk about the big win the Patriots pulled off against the Jets. They get into the ongoing situation that developed between Head Coach Jerrod Mayo and former Head Coach Bill Belichick and give their take on it. They also finish with a fun look forward into Halloween, what are their favorite candies and what do they say you absolutely should not do on the night of halloween? Listen in to find out!

-Who wins the Super Bowl and why?

-If you’re Jerod Mayo, what sort of team-building notes can you take from the two conference champions?

-Saw a few stories the last couple of weeks that the Chiefs were the new “most hated team” in the NFL, taking the mantle from the Patriots. One, did you guys know how disliked you might have been? And two, did you care?

-A couple of coaching questions relating to the Patriots for Hogan. How much do you know about Nick Caley? He was on the staff as an offensive assistant and a tight end coach when you played for New England. He apparently has the inside track as the new offensive coordinator. What do you remember about him?

-Is this offensive coordinator job in New England a coveted position?

-What's the concussion protocol like in New England?

...and much more.

Chris and LG talk...

-The Damar Hamlin situation, and how the NFL can best help players dealing with the aftermath.

-How the Bills will have to work through what happened.

-The legacies of Matthew Slater and Devin McCourty in New England.

-If this is their last roundup in Foxborough, how do the Patriots go about trying to replace their leadership skills?

-LG weighs in on three possible candidates to become New England's next OC.

...and much more.

--Some thoughts about the loss?

--Even though both of these games came down to one play late in the fourth quarter, I think you can make a case for last week being a moral victory. I'm not sure you can do the same thing this time around.

--Rookie Demario Douglas did not play a single offensive snap after his first quarter fumble. What do you think of the decision? Did Bill Belichick make a mistake?

--What's it like when you have to return to the sidelines after you fumble?

--I know division games in the AFC East are always nasty, but the Dolphins really took some glee in winning that game. When it comes to the rest of the division, is there a little extra satisfaction in coming into Gillette and winning, regardless of the year?

--What can the Patriots do to get this turned around?

--Some early thoughts on the Jets. You hate to say that it's a must-win game in September, but that kind of feels like where we are right now.

..and more.

—The Texans are a team with a first-year head coach and rookie quarterback, so there’s not much for us to look to in the way of precedent when it comes to preseason action. What will we see from Houston Thursday night?

—A lot of ex-Patriots on the Texans roster, including offensive lineman Shaq Mason, tight end Dalton Keene, and defensive end Chase Winovich. How have they looked so far this summer?

—What’s the public perception of Nick Caserio down there these days?

—From a Houston perspective, who are you most excited to see play on Thursday night?

—Chris did everything to speak “Tank Dell, New England Patriot” into existence during the pre-draft process, but it didn’t work. How has he looked so far in a Houston uniform?

...and more.

What did LG think about Mosley and Leonard being able to sniff out New England's offensive plays?

Is the Patriots offense too predictable?

What is the bye week like? How much self-scouting is there?

Who is the Team MVP and Rookie of the Year through nine games?

...and much more.

Chris and Khari talk:

-The Patriots losing more than their share of winnable games in 2022.

-What Devin McCourty and Matthew Slater are going to do moving forward.

-Their choices for Team MVP and Team Rookie of the Year.

-The three most important things Bill Belichick has to do this offseason.

-Who is winning the Super Bowl and MVP?

...and much more.

Chris and UT-Chattanooga assistant coach Ricky Spradling talk about Cole Strange:

-What sort of person is Strange away from the field?

-Was the UT staff surprised when Strange was drafted in the first round?

-When did Spradling know Strange was capable of playing in the NFL?

-How could his versatility manifest itself in the NFL?

-Is there an NFL comparison to Strange?

...and much more.

Lots to talk about on this week's edition of "The Patriots Report." First, Chris and LG talk about what it's like to be cut:

-What are some of the personal aspects to being released? We see it happen a lot on "Hard Knocks." Is that how it really goes down?

-What is it like being cut by New England? How is it done? Is there that guy who walks by your locker and says “Bill needs to see you. And bring your playbook”?

-LG shares his experience of what it was like being cut by Tennessee.

The guys break down the AFC East, and answer the following questions:

-Is there any way the Bills don’t win the division?

-From what you’ve seen from the Patriots in the preseason, do you feel better, worse, or about the same as when camp began?

-Have the Dolphins done enough to surpass New England?

-Is there reason to be optimistic about the Jets, especially in the wake of their draft?

Another two-fer!

First, Chris talks with Eric Edholm about the NFL Draft:

-What sort of offensive tackles stand out as possible targets for New England?

-Eric says the Pats need help at OL, DB, and WR. Is there a guy who, at least at this stage of the process, sticks out as a potential first-round prospect for New England at any one of those three positions?

-Would the New England change its' draft attitudes at all following O’Brien's return? Is there the possibility of O’Brien looking at an offensive player from Alabama who he worked with the last few years who might be a fit in New England?

Then, Mike Rodak joins the show. Mike covered O'Brien for ESPN in New England, and now covers Alabama for AL.com.

-How much — if any — has O'Brien changed as a coach since he left the Patriots?

-Did he learn anything at Alabama that made him a better offensive coordinator?

-What does the Alabama fan base think of the move?

-Is there a guy on that Alabama roster the last couple of years who is an easy mark as an O’Brien type who he might advocate for come draft weekend?

2:05: We get a 30,000-foot view of how things are going in Indy, team on the outer fringes of the playoff picture.

4:05: On Anthony Richardson and how he’s perceived in Indy, and the Colts’ level of faith in him moving forward.

7:05: On how Indy views the Patriots.

8:35: Bill Belichick, head coach of the Colts?

10:20: Is there a guy we should be talking about on the Indy roster who could make a difference Sunday?

13:10: Could this be a big Hunter Henry game for New England?

18:30: On the Colts’ pass rush against the Patriots’ offensive line.

22:00: On New England being a work in progress in all three phases

24:05: Our favorite Patriots-Colts memories

Chris and Lonie talk about...

-The greatness of New England's special teams from 2001-05. What made that group so special? And why have the Patriots failed to reach those same heights the last couple of seasons?

-How the approach to special teams was different than other teams around the league.

-How he became a long snapper.

-How did he get a Red Bull mini-fridge into his locker at Gillette Stadium? And how did it become a part of their pre-practice ritual?

-Adam Vinatieri's Hall of Fame chances.

-What it takes to sign a one-day contract with New England before retiring.

-The looooong list of what he's up to these days.

...and much more.

Chris talks about his new job, and breaks down a few things that stood out to him about the first few days of camp, including two rookies who have popped, a few guys who might be feeling the heat, one reason why the offense might have struggled in the red zone over the first three days...and much more.

As a member of the 2016 Patriots, LG had a front-row seat for the quarterbacking quandary New England had to endure over the first four weeks of the season. How does he feel Jimmy Garoppolo reacted? What about Jacoby Brissett's performance impressed him the most? And did what happened that month play a part in the Patriots' decision to ultimately trade Garoppolo the following year?

Chris and LG also speculate if there's an NFL player who most resembles Draymond Green and break down the upcoming boxing match between Le'Veon Bell and Adrian Peterson. LG also offers a "hidden gem" who's still on the free-agent market.

Mark and Chris talk about:

-The possibility of Lamar Jackson, Jerry Jeudy, OBJ, and DeAndre Hopkins finding their way to New England.

-If there is one, singular, above all others priority for this team — offensive tackle, wide receiver, punter — at this date on the calendar, what is it?

-Did the Patriots do anything in free agency to make anyone rethink things when it came to trying to pinpoint their approach to the draft?

-Is Trent Brown a starting tackle for this team come Week 1?

-What’s been the biggest surprise for you when it comes to how the Patriots have conducted their business this offseason?

-Favorite memories from covering Dont'a Hightower and Devin McCourty.

...and much more.

On a Patriots' Day podcast, we have some Patriots'-themed questions for out buddy Field Yates:

-There’s been a lot of talk this offseason about the state of the relationship between Bill Belichick and Mac Jones. Where do things currently stand when it comes to the coach and the quarterback?

-What is the draft priority or priorities for the Patriots as we sit here, 10 days out?

-Is there a possibility of the Patriots double-dipping at a position this year? If they do that, what position do you think they’d be most inclined to try?

-From a fantasy perspective—and maybe a straight personnel perspective—what do you make of Marcus Jones? If you’re Bill, how do you utilize him in 2023?

-Who will have a bigger impact on the 2023 roster—JuJu Smith-Schuster or Mike Giesicki? Or are we sleeping on a possibly healthy James Robinson?

..and more.

Lots of good topics this week:

Have you ever seen a more exciting finish to what was shaping up to be the most uneventful game of the year?

There are a bunch of problems with the Patriots’ offense right now, but chief among them seems to be protection for the offensive line, at least when it comes to the passing game. How can the Patriots go about changing that?

Chris asks LG if he's ever run behind an offensive line that he didn’t trust, either in New England or elsewhere.

LG was a returner with the Patriots. What makes a good return man? How much is instinct and how much of it is about confidence?

What are some of the keys to being successful on a short week?

...and much more.

Radio play-by-play man Bob Socci joins Chris on the latest edition of "The Patriots Report" for a look at where things stand for the team, post-draft and post-free agency.

-What are their biggest priorities moving forward?

-What does Mac Jones have to do in Year 2 to become a consistent playoff quarterback?

-Are there some second-tier free agents who might be appealing to New England?

-What stands out the most about the 2022 schedule?

-Measuring the impact and legacy of Gino Cappelletti.

...and much more.

A few of the highlights:

• It feels like the Dolphins have stabilized a bit.

• “I would love to see Drake air it out. I really would. Open up the offense.”

• “Take the freaking training wheels off and let’s freaking go. In all phases.”

• On defending Tyreek Hill and preparing for the heat of Miami in the practice bubble — the importance of hydration.

• “If you cramp up in this football game, you stink.”

• The Miami fan base is full of “fair-weather fans. … Things are good so the stadium is probably going to be packed.”

• “You can’t go wrong with grape Pedialyte.”

• On the unique off-field challenges of playing in Miami. How do you deal with the distractions?

• When it comes to going out in Miami, “the guys you’re worrying about are the guys who aren’t dressing for the game.”

• Wrapup: Is this the last season for Aaron Rodgers in New York? And we are all-in on the Lions’ Super Bowl chances?

In this week’s episode of “The Patriots Report,” Chris and Chris look at where New England came up short in the overtime loss to Seattle, why Chtistian Gonzalez needs to step his game up, and the challenge of Aaron Rodgers Thursday night at MetLife.

Time stamps synced to video:

00:10: Introductory thoughts on the start of the Mike Vrabel Era.

2:15: “I think [Vrabel] will be bale to bring guys here because of who he is.”

2:25: “This is Chris Price and Chris Hogan with Cautious Optimism.”

4:15: How Vrabel’s coaching experience separates him from Jerod Mayo.

6:30: We like Vrabel’s defensive bonafides, but what direction will he go when it comes to offensive coordinator?

7:15: Choose your Josh: McDaniels or McCown?

9:55: “This is what this team needs: someone who’s not going to take shit, who wants it done a specific way, and is going to put guys in the right position to succeed. I just don’t think we saw that last year.”

12:10: Can Drake Maye and the current wide receivers handle some of the occasional intricacies of a Josh McDaniels offense at this stage of their careers?

19:45: Could Josh adjust to working with Drake and vice versa?

23:00: Eliot Wolf and Mike Vrabel appear to be part of the same management team, at least in the short term. Has Chris ever been on a team where there’s been a disconnect between the coach and GM? (Yes.)

28:00: How we expect the Wolf-Vrabel relationship to work, and how Wolf deserves more time to work as the de facto GM.

30:00: On wild-card weekend. It feels like the Rams have something special. Can they knock off the Eagles?

33:00: On AJ Brown reading on the sidelines. What is the strangest/most unique/curious thing we’ve seen on an NFL sideline?

34:30: On guys going to the bathroom on the sideline.

35:20: Texans-Chiefs preview.

37:40: Commanders-Lions preview.

39:40: Price tells his Jayden Daniels story from last year’s Pro Day at LSU.

41:30: Rams-Eagles preview.

44:45: Talking about playing in Philly. Where was the worst place to play in the NFL?

45:25: The challenges of playing in Buffalo, which has the smallest visitors locker room in the league. “A high-school locker room.”

48:25: Ravens-Bills preview.

Lots to talk about with Glover and Jack, including:

-The book on the Lions is simple… great offense — a world-class offense at times — and no defense. But is it really that simple when it comes to facing Detroit?

-How has Dan Campbell's attitude and approach we saw on "Hard Knocks" manifested itself in the first four games of the regular season for the Lions?

-One player on both sides of the ball who we aren’t talking about who has a chance to have a sizable impact on the game Sunday for Detroit.

-How do Lions' fans feel about Matt Patricia these days? What’s his legacy out there?

-If you were Bill Belichick, what’s your game plan for success Sunday?

...and much more.

Chris and Joe run through some prospects who may have caught the eye of the New England braintrust this week in Mobile. The guys also discuss:

-Is there an offensive tackle who might be appealing to the Patriots in the middle of the first round?

-How about defensive backs or wide receivers?

-Can New England find another Marcus Jones-type of prospect? If so, who might fill that bill?

-Are there some under-the-radar candidates who could appeal to Bill Belichick and the Patriots?

-Which prospects helped themselves the most with their performance this week?

...and much more.

Lots of talk about:

-Is Frank Reich on the hot seat? If Indy continues to struggle, could be be fired this season?

-Where did it go wrong with Matt Ryan?

-How healthy is Jonathan Taylor?

-How has old friend Stephon Gilmore looked with his new team?

-How should Bill Belichick go about attacking the Colts on both sides of the ball?

-Is there any chance that Andrew Luck could end up riding to their rescue sometime soon?

...and much more.

Christopher Gasper of The Boston Globe brings a lot of interesting takes to the latest edition of "The Patriots Report," including:

-Thoughts on Lamar Jackson and DeAndre Hopkins, among others.

-The biggest personnel priorities facing the franchise, post-free agency and pre-draft.

-The biggest surprises -- both from the Patriots and leaguewide -- that we've seen to this point in the offseason.

-Which one of the recently acquired free agents will have the biggest impact on the 2023 roster?

-Thoughts on Jerod Mayo, Bill Belichick, and the rest of the coaching staff.

-Who should the Panthers take if they stick at No. 1 overall?

-Will Aaron Rodgers be the starter Week 1 for the Jets?

...and much more.

Chris and Field Yates talk:

-What the Patriots have to accomplish the rest of the offseason.

-Is there anything in Bill Belichick's past that can inform us about his decision not to reveal who is calling plays on offense?

-The choice of Cole Strange with the 29th pick.

-What is the most important thing for Mac Jones to accomplish this offseason?

-Will Dont'a Hightower be back in 2022?

-Field reveals the secret to colleague Mike Reiss' longtime success on the beat.

...and much more.

Chris and Chris put the wraps on the OT loss to Tennessee, take a look at the confidence level in the wide receivers, discuss the importance of buy-in for a 2-7 team, and much more. The guys also wonder if this team would be any better if Bill Belichick was at the helm, and what they might do if they ultimately land the No. 1 overall pick.

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00:30: On the decision to move on from Mayo

03:30: Was the win on Sunday — that denied them the No. 1 pick — the final nail in Mayo’s coffin?

6:40: Sunday was the end of a really weird week in Foxborough.

7:50: There were boos at the end of the game. It added to the surreal scene. “New England has had consistency for 25 years.”

11:30: Some thoughts on Vrabel. What happens if the Patriots don’t get him?

13:25: There’s Vrabel and everyone else. Ben Johnson? Brian Flores?

14:00: What sort of coach would be ideal for the Patriots right now?

18:00: The decision has to be made soon. “If I’m the Krafts, I’m bringing in Vrabel as soon as possible.”

19:30: What sort of players will Vrabel be looking for? And how this would represent a culture shift from Mayo’s approach.

23:15: Picks for wild-card weekend.

38:30: The biggest positive for the Patriots in the regular-season finale? Joe Milton.