Greg Bedard Patriots Podcast with Nick Cattles

On this episode of the Greg Bedard Patriots Podcast w/ Nick Cattles, Greg and Nick preview Patriots training camp. Greg Bedard Patriots Podcast Hosts: Greg Bedard & Nick Cattles. The Greg Bedard Patriots Podcast with Nick Cattles is brought to you by Cuban Rounds, a hand-crafted, all-natural and affordably priced cigar that is Havana inspired. Check them out on Instagram, Facebook, & Twitter! 0:00 Some Chris Sale/Red Sox Talk 4:25 QB: Did Belichick signal a competition today? 9:00 Crowded PUP list and Covid for Devin Asiasi 15:54 Rhamondre Stevenson on Non-Football Injury list 21:34 What's going on at WR and with N'Keal Harry? 29:31 Is there a Kicking competition? 31:41 Crowded Backfield? BostonSportsJournal.com member question of the day: How big a loss will Cole Popovich be? Check us out over at BSJ, for 39.99 on our annual plan. Not only do you get top-notch analysis of all the Boston pro sports, but if you're a Patriots junkie — and if you're listening to this podcast, you are — then a membership at BSJ gives you access to a ton of video analysis Bedard does on the coaches film, and direct access to him in weekly chats. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of the Greg Bedard Patriots Podcast w/ Nick Cattles, Greg and Nick break down the AFC East, the strengths and weaknesses for each team, Stephon Gilmore's recent comments, Cassius Marsh on his time with the Patriots and more! Greg Bedard Patriots Podcast Hosts: Greg Bedard & Nick Cattles. 0:00 Checking in on the AFC East, Are the Bills the heavy favorites? 7:50 Strengths and Weaknesses for Miami Dolphins 16:02 Strengths and Weaknesses for New York Jets 23:19 Stephon Gilmore talks to Josina Anderson 29:25 Cassius Marsh speaks his truth about the Patriots, why does this bother Patriots fans? 31:28 BostonSportsJournal.com member question of the day, "Keene is a Big Twitch TE. A big Edelman" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this Episode of the Greg Bedard Patriots Podcast w/ Nick Cattles Greg and Nick react to N'Keal Harry's trade request. Why did Harry take his beef with the Patriots public? Also what does Bill Belichick need to worry about heading into training camp? Greg Bedard Patriots Podcast Hosts: Greg Bedard & Nick Cattles. 0:00 Intro 0:12 Greg's thoughts N'Keal Harry's trade request 13:32 Greg Bedard's Twitter kerfuffle, Is N'Keal a quitter? 21:00 A Worry List for Belichick -21:25 Do I need another option at QB? -25:04 Does Stephon Gilmore have me over a barrel? 30:47 BostonSportsJournal.com Member Question Of The Day Greg ... are u nuts? From the Agent, kid's fam and kid's point of view, you have Cripple Armed Cam + Unknown Mac at QB. Belichick De-emphasizes young WRs. Kid's been in doghouse. With 2 yrs on rook deal. BB is stubborn. That's why we are finally hearing about it in public. Which will diminish NE's return. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of the Greg Bedard Patriots Podcast Greg reacts to N'Keal Harry requesting a trade from the Patriots. Then Greg and Nick discuss Greg's thoughts on Harry in minicamp and the topic of critiquing Harry. Greg Bedard Patriots Podcast Hosts: Greg Bedard & Nick Cattles. 0:00 Greg's initial reaction to Harry's trade request 9:44 Bedard on Harry in minicap 11:59 Bedard on not dumping on N'Keal Harry Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of the Greg Bedard Patriots Podcast w/ Nick Cattles, Greg and Nick discuss the influx of talent on the roster, who stays and who gets cut, and react to Stephon Gilmore's recent tweet about being underpaid. Greg Bedard Patriots Podcast Hosts: Greg Bedard & Nick Cattles. 0:00: Discussion about roster cuts, roster locks and the current influx of talent. 4:17: Edge Position/Defensive Line, Are Winovich and Jennings on the trade block?, Patriots personnel issues. 19:00: Byron Cowart and Montravius Adams and who will get cut? 20:25: Linebackers 22:33: Cornerbacks 31:16: Gilmore Tweets about being an underpaid DB 36:50: BSJ Member Question - Winning outside the numbers and where will the big plays come from? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of the Greg Bedard Patriots Podcast w/ Nick Cattles, Greg and Nick break down Greg's initial 53-man roster projection, starting with the offense. Two trades are featured. Greg Bedard Patriots Podcast Hosts: Greg Bedard & Nick Cattles. 0:00: Cam Newton, Mac Jones and the end of minicamp. 4:00: 'This 53-man roster was by far the hardest I've done' ... why? Free agency and the need for youth. 7:00: Quarterback 8:30: Running back ... with a trade 12:30: Receiver ... with a trade 17:30: TE and FB ... this is a choke point 24:00: Offensive line gets one less spot. 28:00: Tom Brady and motherbleepers. 34:00: Another blind item on vaccines. 35:00: BSJ Member Question - Being critical of a player doesn't mean you are "dumping" on them. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of the Greg Bedard Patriots Podcast w/ Nick Cattles, Greg and Nick discuss what's going on with the QBs after two days of minicamps, what was different on Tuesday, and 3 up/3 down on what Greg has liked/disliked so far. Greg Bedard Patriots Podcast Hosts: Greg Bedard & Nick Cattles. 0:00: What we've seen from Mac Jones so far. 7:00: Has there been any difference with Cam Newton from last season? 10:00: Why does Bedard think things might have changed today? 14:00: If Belichick knows Cam Newton is his starter and needs as much work as he can get ... why is Mac Jones getting more snaps at this point? 23:00: Mac Jones is a sand-bagging sonofabitch. 26:00: 3 up in camp so far. 30:00: 3 down in camp so far. 32:00: BSJ Member Question - Don't call Mac Jones Andrew Luck quite yet. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of the Greg Bedard Patriots Podcast w/ Nick Cattles, Greg and Nick discuss the Julio Jones trade to the Titans, the Patriots' level of interest, what they might do going forward at WR and with the cap space, and how good the defense can be. Greg Bedard Patriots Podcast Hosts: Greg Bedard & Nick Cattles. 0:00: THE NEW BSJ APPS ARE AVAILABLE! 3:00: What interest did the Patriots have in Julio Jones, and why didn't they make an offer? 11:50: What will the Patriots do with their $15 million? Extensions? ... maybe a (ducks) QB? 18:00: Is there an urgency to upgrade the receivers? 24:00: Guess those Vegas lines were all wrong ... funny how that happens. 28:00: Is there something nefarious about Cam Newton's injury? 32:00: BSJ Member Question - How good could can the defense be? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of the Greg Bedard Patriots Podcast w/ Nick Cattles, Greg and Nick break down all the good and bad from the second OTA open to the media, including Cam Newton's injury, Mac Jones' place and Kyle Van Noy's return. Greg Bedard Patriots Podcast Hosts: Greg Bedard & Nick Cattles. 0:00: What happened to Cam Newton? 3:00: Not major, but another excuse for Newton? 5:15: With Newton down, Mac Jones was QB1 ... and it wasn't great ... and that's not bad. 11:30: Belichick threw Mac Jones into the fire ... likely on purpose. 17:00: The defense was swarming 20:00: The offense is missing a lot more than the defense. 22:00: Bedard is falling head over heels for JJ Taylor. 26:00: BSJ Member Question - Is Matt Patricia the new Ernie Adams? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of the Greg Bedard Patriots Podcast w/ Nick Cattles, Greg and Nick take a look at three players that could be surging and slumping come the heat of the summer for the Patriots. Greg Bedard Patriots Podcast Hosts: Greg Bedard & Nick Cattles. 0:00: Josh Uche 3:00: Jacobi Meyers 6:00: Kyle Dugger 8:00: Henry Anderson 11:00: Deatrich Wise 15:00: Trent Brown 20:00: Julio Jones update. 26:00: BSJ Member Question - Quinn Nordin member intel Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of the Greg Bedard Patriots Podcast w/ Nick Cattles, Greg and Nick break down the Patriots' OTA practice, including Mac Jones and Cam Newton, JJ Taylor and a kicker, and the absences. Greg Bedard Patriots Podcast Hosts: Greg Bedard & Nick Cattles. 0:00: Setting the scene at Gillette. 3:00: The QBs ... 7:00: THE play that shows you where Mac and Newton are. 11:00: How do they feel internally? 12:00: "I now think Mac Jones has a decent chance to start the season opener." 19:00: The absences. 24:00: The standouts - Agholor, JJ Taylor and Quinn Nordin?! Sometimes it sounds different (the golfer was Grace Park). 26:00: BSJ Member Question - Greg gets irritated at the Cam/Mac offenses Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of the Greg Bedard Patriots Podcast w/ Nick Cattles, Greg and Nick talk about the Patriots and Julio Jones possible trade interest, what Greg is looking for at OTA practices open to the media, and a BSJ member question about roster construction. Greg Bedard Patriots Podcast Hosts: Greg Bedard & Nick Cattles. 0:00: Patriots and Julio? 4:00: What should be the cost? Well, it depends on which Julio Jones you're getting. The film says... 13:00: Julio Jones probably wouldn't play where you think he would with the Patriots. 15:00: Back to the compensation. 19:00: What will Greg be watching at Thursday's OTA practice? 22:00: Mac Jones? 24:00: Cam Newton has tweaked his throwing? Are we sure about that? 26:00: BSJ Member Question - Can't Hightower's absence be easily explained? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of the Greg Bedard Patriots Podcast w/ Nick Cattles, Greg and Nick talk about the update to BSJ, why Brian Hoyer is back, a little talk about Bill Belichick's decision on Tom Brady, and a BSJ member question about roster construction. Greg Bedard Patriots Podcast Hosts: Greg Bedard & Nick Cattles. 0:00: BSJ update. 3:00: Why is Brian Hoyer back? 5:30: The lack of playbook knowledge on this roster is astounding. 9:00: Why not make him a coach? — Mike Felger. 15:00: Hoyer just for Mac Jones tutoring, or is there some competition there? 20:00: Belichick and Brady 26:00: BSJ Member Question - Can the Patriots add Hoyer to the practice squad? Is that still possible? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of the Greg Bedard Patriots Podcast w/ Nick Cattles, Greg and Nick talk about the needed update to BSJ, and go through the Patriots' schedule game by game. Greg Bedard Patriots Podcast Hosts: Greg Bedard & Nick Cattles. 0:00: BSJ update. 5:00: Takeaways from the schedule 8:00: Week 1 vs. Dolphins 12:00: Week 4, vs. TB12 18:00: Season starts in Week 8 22:00: Julio Jones revenge game? 24:00: Mac Jones insertion point? 29:00: Three must-wins down the stretch? 35:00: BSJ Member Question from YogiScribe - No love for the Fins and Flores? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of the Greg Bedard Patriots Podcast w/ Nick Cattles, Greg and Nick break down each of the position groups on defense, from Harvey Langi and the front seven alignment, to all the versatility in the backed. Greg Bedard Patriots Podcast Hosts: Greg Bedard & Nick Cattles. 0:00: 3-4 back? 2:30: Defensive line 4:00: Barmore's chances 6:00: Edge - could Van Noy and Uche be on the move? 8:00: Depth at edge 12:00: Versatility is cliche with Pats ... but they have it in spades 14:00: Hightower .... and someone? 21:00: Joejuan Williams and the CBs 27:00: Farewell Lollipop Guild with the safeties? 28:00: Bedard hearts Kyle Dugger 34:00: BSJ Member Question from Aaron J — Barmore ... what kind of risk are we talking about here? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of the Greg Bedard Patriots Podcast w/ Nick Cattles, Greg and Nick break down each of the position groups on offense, from Cam Newton vs. Mac Jones at QB, to the big boys on the offensive line. Greg Bedard Patriots Podcast Hosts: Greg Bedard & Nick Cattles. 0:00: Quarterback. 8:00: WR1 12:00: WR2 14:00: Slot 16:30: Tight ends 20:00: Don't forget about the fullbacks 22:00: Don't give up on Sony yet at RB 25:00: James White vs. JJ Taylor? 28:30: How the offensive line breaks down. 34:00: Aaron Rogers vs. the Packers 34:00: BSJ Member Question from Drdoug49 — Great analysis. It seems Cam never worked on his craft. Just content to get buy on his superb natural ability. How much time did Cam spend in the film room? Could he diagnose defenses when he played for the Panthers? Inquiring minds want to know Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of the Greg Bedard Patriots Podcast w/ Nick Cattles, Greg and Nick recap the Patriots' draft, how they got to Mac Jones, and the future plans for him. Greg Bedard Patriots Podcast Hosts: Greg Bedard & Nick Cattles. 0:00: Should the Patriots have moved up for Mac Jones ... wait what? 3:00: Patriots played it right ... and it wasn't that hard to do. 12:00: Was there a quid pro quo on the QB between Kraft and Belichick? 19:00: How ready is Mac Jones? 22:00: More QB tidbits 26:00: Barmore and his red flags 34:00: Ronnie Perkins and the rest of the picks 23:30: BSJ Member question: Why no UDFAs? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of the Greg Bedard Patriots Podcast w/ Nick Cattles, Greg and Nick recap the first round of the NFL draft, the Patriots' selection of Mac Jones, what it means, and how Day 2 is shaping up. Greg Bedard Patriots Podcast Hosts: Greg Bedard & Nick Cattles. 0:00: Reaction to the Mac Jones pick. 5:00: Trey Lance at No. 3 shakes up the draft. Did the Patriots want Justin Fields? 9:00: The Vikings trading out in front of NE may have triggered a bunch of heart attacks. 12:00: What the film says about Mac Jones. 19:00: Would a better combination have been Garoppolo for a future 2nd, and use 15 for another good player? 22:00: Sad tuba for Jimmy G? 23:30: Second round preview Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of the Greg Bedard Patriots Podcast w/ Nick Cattles, Greg and Nick go through the latest rumors on what the Patriots will do in the draft, Jimmy Garoppolo and possible Patriots picks Greg Bedard Patriots Podcast Hosts: Greg Bedard & Nick Cattles. 0:00: Tightest of circles on draft QBs. 5:00: How many QBs would the Patriots consider at 15 or higher? Why not Fields and Lance? 9:00: Could the Patriots trade up ... for another position? Who could that be for? 20:00: Shanahan, Belichick, Garoppolo and pissing matches 30:00: Patriots and potential deals 32:00: Are people tired of dealing with Belichick? 34:00: Micah Parsons? 35:00: Predictions 35:00: BSJ Member Question of the Day: Why does Bedard hate Jabril Cox (whoever that is)? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of the Greg Bedard Patriots Podcast w/ Nick Cattles, Greg and Nick go through the latest rumors on the Patriots' draft, the secondary QBs and Greg's latest mock draft pick. Greg Bedard Patriots Podcast Hosts: Greg Bedard & Nick Cattles. 0:00: Patriots moving up? 3:00: Why the Patriots are making top 10 calls. 6:00: Patriots trading down? Caleb Farley. 10:00: Jimmy Garoppolo now available? 20:00: These Patriots have a short window to win ... you want a rookie QB? 23:00: Davis Mills, Kellen Mond and Kyle Trask 36:00: BSJ Member Question of the Day Why would the Patriots trade down to pick up a third? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of the Greg Bedard Patriots Podcast w/ Nick Cattles, Greg and Nick go deep on the top five QBs available in the NFL draft and rank them by appeal to the Patriots. Greg Bedard Patriots Podcast Hosts: Greg Bedard & Nick Cattles. 0:00: Trevor Lawrence 3:00: Zach Wilson 6:00: It's not just about talent when it comes to success. 9:00: Mac Jones. 14:00: Justin Fields ... and Justin Herbert? 21:00: Cam Newton and Fields 26:00: Trey Lance 36:00: BSJ Member Question of the Day from Laura Would the Patriots move up for Fields or Lance? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of the Greg Bedard Patriots Podcast w/ Nick Cattles, Greg and Nick discuss the Patriots' depth chart/roster situation for 2022 and why it could have a profound effect on which positions the Patriots draft this year. Plus, Justin Fields and the 49ers. Greg Bedard Patriots Podcast Hosts: Greg Bedard & Nick Cattles. 0:00: Team-building in the present and future. 5:00: A ton of core players are free agents. 9:00: The good news for 2022 11:00: Some guys might pop in '21 ala Damien Harris. 12:00: The depth chart concerns. 17:15: What about a receiver? 19:30: Dialing down which positions need help a year out. 27:00: Justin Fields' pro day and the Patriots. 32:00: Could Patriots make a mini move up, and are the 49ers really in on Fields. 36:00: BSJ Member Question of the Day - MGilmete, after reading Bedard's Fields/Patriots column: My thing is Greg, I’m not saying your opinion is right or wrong. We’ve heard Bill that past several years mention in his press conferences speak about how much an advantage a mobile QB puts on the defense, etc. We’ve had a huge difficulty defending QBs who are mobile. Do you think he takes this into account? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of the Greg Bedard Patriots Podcast w/ Nick Cattles, Greg and Nick discuss Julian Edelman's retirement and his Patriots career, the factors at play with the Patriots and Justin Fields, and Greg's first mock draft pick for the Patriots Greg Bedard Patriots Podcast Hosts: Greg Bedard & Nick Cattles. 0:00: Edelman, the ultimate underdog who connected with Patriots fans. 8:30: Edelman, Belichick and the captaincy 11:30: Edelman isn't coming back 14:00: Patriots and Justin Fields' pro day. 16:15: Patriots and evaluating the athletic quarterback. 21:00: Belichick at 69. 26:21: Mock draft pick! 36:00: BSJ Member Question of the Day - matthewrg4 asks ... Greg, could you give us some insights into Jacob Dolegala? I really like the tape so far on this kid and I think this under-the-radar pick by BB might be a strong option to start later this year at QB. Keep up the good work Greg! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of the Greg Bedard Patriots Podcast w/ Nick Cattles, Greg and Nick discuss the wide-ranging QB fallout from the Jets' trade of Sam Darnold to the Carolina Panthers. Who could jump the Patriots for a QB? Will the Patriots even take a QB if there's one (or two) at 15? Greg Bedard Patriots Podcast Hosts: Greg Bedard & Nick Cattles. 0:00: Reaction to the Jets-Panthers trade. 6:30: Is Sam Darnold any good? 8:30: You HAVE to account for coaching changes with a QB. 14:00: What will the Falcons at 4? 22:00: What will George Paton, the Broncos do? 30:00: Watch out for the Bears ... and Washington. 31:00: If there are QBs on the board, will the Patriots take one? 36:00: BSJ Member Question of the Day - Laura asks, why won't the Patriots have interest in Bridgewater over Cam Newton? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of the Greg Bedard Patriots Podcast w/ Nick Cattles, Greg and Nick discuss Robert Kraft's press conference, where the owner sees the Patriots and where they're going. Greg Bedard Patriots Podcast Hosts: Greg Bedard & Nick Cattles. 0:00: Finally, someone gives real answers. 5:00: Actions from Belichick, words from Kraft should make Patriots Nation should rest a little easier now. 9:00: Kraft's not happy with the drafts. 12:00: Belichick's job is not on the line this season. 15:00: Are the Patriots really going to change how they draft? 20:00: What was Kraft trying to say about the QBs? 26:00: What about Stephon Gilmore? 28:00: Patriots are out at the pro days. 30:00: BSJ Member Question of the Day - Didn't Brady demand Garoppolo be traded? Didn't Kraft force the trade? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of the Greg Bedard Patriots Podcast w/ Nick Cattles, Greg and Nick discuss the 49ers' trade up the draft board to get a quarterback, where that leaves Jimmy Garoppolo and the Patriots. Greg Bedard Patriots Podcast Hosts: Greg Bedard & Nick Cattles. 0:00: 49ers trade up to No. 3 ... what was Garoppolo's reaction? 2:00: The only thing that's important is what Garoppolo wants. 3:00: He has the leverage. 5:45: Kyle Shanahan is trying to cover his own ass with/is using Garoppolo. 7:30: Don't say Garoppolo's not competing here ... this is entirely different. 11:50: Why the 49ers shouldn't want Garoppolo. 18:00: Who did the 49ers move up to 3 to get? 20:00: Where are the Patriots at? 22:00: Potential other Jimmy suitors. 26:00: What would you give up for Garoppolo. 38:00: BSJ Member Question of the Day - Why do you think Steve Belichick and Jerod Mayo could be "losers" after the spending spree? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of the Greg Bedard Patriots Podcast w/ Nick Cattles, Greg and Nick take stock of the Patriots' roster after some key additions, who might be on the move, and where the QB market is, including Jimmy Garoppolo. Greg Bedard Patriots Podcast Hosts: Greg Bedard & Nick Cattles. 1:00: James White is back, and which player are they getting? 5:45: Lawrence Guy is also back ... cue Bedard 10:30: Leadership ain't nothing to sneeze at. 12:00: Where is the roster now, and why did Belichick do that? 14:00: Stephon Gilmore's future 17:00: Futures of N'Keal Harry, Chase Winovich, Devin Asiasi, Joejuan Williams. 23:30: Marcus Mariota. 25:30: Gardner Minshew, the 49ers and Garoppolo. 23:00: Marcus Mariota's contract makes him more available to the Patriots. 28:00: Ranking the Patriots draft scenarios for QBs. 33:00: BSJ Member Question of the Week - What's going on with Brian Flores in Miami, and will he be back here at some point? 38:00: Nick's Celtics Minute on trade for Evan Fournier. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of the Greg Bedard Patriots Podcast w/ Nick Cattles, Greg and Nick play multiple rounds of True or False when it comes to the team's additions in free agency, where it leaves the roster and the draft. Greg Bedard Patriots Podcast Hosts: Greg Bedard & Nick Cattles. On this episode, we play TRUE or FALSE on the following topics: 0:00: Cam Newton is ready to be the QB for this team. 5:00: The door is now closed on Jimmy Garoppolo. 6:32: Belichick and the Patriots were a major selling point for these tight ends. 10:00: David Andrews gave the Patriots a hometown discount. 14:00: Lawrence Guy will not be back. 16:30: Chase Winovich will still have a significant role on this team. 18:00: This free agency says Belichick has given up trying to coach only guys he wants to coach. 22:00: Trent Brown's contract says he starts at LT this season. 23:00: Marcus Mariota's contract makes him more available to the Patriots. 24:30: QBs will go in the first four picks in the draft. 27:30: BSJ Member Question of the Week - Is there still time for Cam Newton to prepare right to be the Patriots' QB? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of the Greg Bedard Patriots Podcast w/ Nick Cattles, Greg and Nick talk about Patrick Chung's retirement, the most recent Patriots FA signings, David Andrews future and what is going on with the Patriots Quarterback search. Greg Bedard Patriots Podcast Hosts: Greg Bedard & Nick Cattles. On this episode: 0:00: Patrick Chung retires 5:00: Patriots get BOTH tight ends 10:30: Kyle Van Noy is back ... no more nicknames 13:00: What about the Patriots' young players ... are they out? 17:00: Ted Karras and the offensive line ... what about David Andrews? 20:00: Cam Newton is under a ton of pressure ... if he's the starter 31:00: Deshaun Watson fantasyland 36:00: Final to-do list Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of the Greg Bedard Patriots Podcast w/ Nick Cattles, Greg and Nick discuss the Patriots historic shopping spree on Day 1 of NFL Free Agency. Greg Bedard Patriots Podcast Hosts: Greg Bedard & Nick Cattles. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of the Greg Bedard Patriots Podcast w/ Nick Cattles, Greg and Nick break down the various aspects of Cam Newton's return to the Patriots. Greg Bedard Patriots Podcast Hosts: Greg Bedard & Nick Cattles. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of the Greg Bedard Patriots Podcast w/ Nick Cattles, Greg and Nick discuss N'Keal Harry's future with the team, and their ideal realistic free agent list for the Patriots. Greg Bedard Patriots Podcast Hosts: Greg Bedard & Nick Cattles. On this episode: 00:00: Patriots are getting calls on Harry ... really? 5:30: The Chiefs are cutting stud OTs ... were the Patriots rash in trading for Trent Brown? 11:00: Emmanuel Sanders? 13:00: Did the NFL gip the Patriots out of compensatory picks? 16:00: The Thuney Tag Mistake 20:00: Free-agent wishlist 29:00: Patriots should be aggressive with RFAs 33:00: BSJ Member Question — Could Thuney be back in free agency? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of the Greg Bedard Patriots Podcast w/ Nick Cattles, Greg and Nick discuss the Patriots making their first big move of the offseason — trading for former OT Trent Brown. Greg Bedard Patriots Podcast Hosts: Greg Bedard & Nick Cattles. On this episode: 0:00: Meh ... initially but... 3:15: "Wait to judge..." What does that mean? 9:15: Are the Patriots really all that much better on the line, with how much money they're spending? 10:00: Trent Brown quit on the Niners and Raiders, and he doesn't have the carrot now. 13:00: Trent ... Scar is no longer the line coach here. 18:30: The 2018 Patriots draft ... woof and a half. 20:00: Plan A Garoppolo REPORT explodes ... thanks for citing the people who actually did the work, Florio. 26:30: Jets are holding everything up with the QBs. 32:00: BSJ Member Question: Mitch Trubisky and being "take-committed." BLEH Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of the Greg Bedard Patriots Podcast w/ Nick Cattles, Greg welcomes NFL Films and NFL Matchup analyst Greg Cosell to review the Patriots' offense with Cam Newton, the veterans possibly available, and a first look at the top QB draft picks. Greg Bedard Patriots Podcast Hosts: Greg Bedard & Nick Cattles. On this episode: 1:45: Cosell on the Patriots' offense and how Cam Newton performed 6:15: Can Newton be better in Year 2 with a better supporting cast? 10:00: Veteran candidates - Gardner Minshew 12:00: Marcus Mariota 12:45: Sam Darnold 14:00: Andy Dalton 16:15: Draftable QBs - Mac Jones 20:00: Justin Fields 23:33: Trey Lance 25:30: Kellen Mond 27:00: Kyle Trask, Ian Book, Jamie Newman, David Mills 32:00: Possible surprise, Sam Ehlinger from Texas Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of the Greg Bedard Patriots Podcast w/ Nick Cattles, Greg and Nick roll through some offseason Patriots nuggets, rip through lots of QB chatter and talk about some top-shelf receivers the Patriots could go after once free agency begins. Greg Bedard Patriots Podcast Hosts: Greg Bedard & Nick Cattles. On this episode: 0:00: Mariota refusing to tear up contract, everyone is waiting for him to get cut 5:23: Jimmy G is plan A, watch for Teddy Bridgewater 11:05: D-Line will be priority 16:05: Pats convincing themselves to bring back Cam, but not as starter 23:45: Patriots expected to be all in on big-ticket wide receivers and tight ends 30:08: BSJ Question of the Day Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of the Greg Bedard Patriots Podcast w/ Nick Cattles, Greg and Nick break down Cam Newton's quotes from the I Am Athlete Podcast. How likely is it Newton returns to the Patriots and was he being altogether honest about his struggles last season? Plus, will the Patriots tag Joe Thuney again? How will other possible franchise tags around the league hurt the Patriots? Greg Bedard Patriots Podcast Hosts: Greg Bedard & Nick Cattles. 0:00 – Cam Newton Interview Breakdown 6:00 – Covid excuse/how Cam fell behind and wasn’t able to win pre-snap 13:00 – Belichick is misunderstood, “he’s dope” 16:00 – Tag day: Will Pats tag Joe Thuney? 22:00 – Other potential franchise tags around the league - How might they impact the Patriots? 27:00 – BSJ Question of the Day: might we see John Rosen and Cam Newton, not Jimmy Garoppolo? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Greg Bedard Patriots Podcast with Nick Cattles Ep. 47: Stop with the Cam Newton nonsense Stidham | Wentz | Allen Robinson | Ertz | Patricia 🏈 Cam Newton is now the Boston talk radio Boogie Man. 🏈 Could he back in some form? Yes (2:00) 🏈 Patriots learned a valuable lesson last season (3:00) 🏈 Could he be a band-aid? Yes, possibly (7:00) 🏈 How the other players view Stidham (9:30) 🏈 Wentz and the Patriots (11:00) 🏈 Stop with Allen Robinson (14:30) 🏈What is aggressive for the Patriots this offseason? (16:30) 🏈 BSJ Member Question: Will Zach Ertz be released? (20:00) 🏈 Patriots and some cap casualties (22:00) 🏈What's going on with Matt Patricia? (27:00) The latest on the Patriots and Boston Sports: https://www.bostonsportsjournal.com/ Follow Greg Bedard on Twitter Follow Nick Cattles on Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Greg Bedard Patriots Podcast with Nick Cattles Ep. 46: Russell Wilson enters The QB Terrordome? BSJ changes | Wentz & Pats? | Watson & 49ers? | Minshew & Allen Presented by Betonline.ag. Use Code CLNS50 for 50% off your first deposit. 🏈 Changes at BSJ on Celtics beat 🏈 Priming the NFL offseason (3:00) 🏈 Russell Wilson may be available? (7:00) 🏈 Don't believe QB pressure numbers (10:00) 🏈 Will Pats get back in on Wentz? (13:00) 🏈 Deshaun Watson to the 49ers? (16:00) 🏈 Minshew and Kyle Allen for Patriots? (22:00) 🏈 BSJ Member Question: When will the Patriots make a major move? And will they go with a lesser QB again after this season? The latest on the Patriots and Boston Sports: https://www.bostonsportsjournal.com/ Follow Greg Bedard on Twitter Follow Nick Cattles on Twitter Presented by Betonline.ag. Use Code CLNS50 for 50% off your first deposit. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Greg Bedard Patriots Podcast with Nick Cattles Ep. 45: Super Bowl LV Reaction: Bucs destroy Chiefs Mahomes | Chiefs o-line | Brady & Gronk | Bowles Presented by Betonline.ag. Use Code CLNS50 for 50% off your first deposit. 🏈 Bucs dominating the Chiefs offensive line was the entire game 🏈 Was it the Chiefs' gameplan or personnel? (3:30) 🏈 Did Todd Bowles change up, or did he just know they could win with four rushers? (7:30) 🏈 Brady wins No. 7, wins MVP by default, Gronk factors in (16:00) 🏈 Travis Kelce is so soft (19:00) 🏈 Chiefs' success path thrown off by ineffective offense (21:00) 🏈 First half officiating (26:00) 🏈 Andy Reid botches the end of first half, game (33:00) 🏈 3 up/3 downs (38:30) 🏈 One take we'll probably regret later: Will Bedard kiss Brady's feet now? The latest on the Patriots and Boston Sports: https://www.bostonsportsjournal.com/ Follow Greg Bedard on Twitter Follow Nick Cattles on Twitter Presented by Betonline.ag. Use Code CLNS50 for 50% off your first deposit. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Greg Bedard Patriots Podcast with Nick Cattles Ep. 44: Betonline.ag Super Bowl LV Betting Preview Presented by Betonline.ag. Use Code CLNS50 for 50% off your first deposit. Special edition with BetOnline's sportsbook brand manager, Chris Mason @DaveMasonBOL, focusing on: How the line has settled at 3 points for most of the week Brady's influence on betting in this game Disrespecting Mr. Snuffleupagus Popular prop bets The latest on the Patriots and Boston Sports: https://www.bostonsportsjournal.com/ Follow Greg Bedard on Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Greg Bedard Patriots Podcast with Nick Cattles Ep. 43: Super Bowl LV Preview: Can Tom Brady Do it Again? Spagnuolo vs. Brady | Chiefs o-line | Defending Kelce, Hill | Picks Presented by Betonline.ag. Use Code CLNS50 for 50% off your first deposit. 🏈 What's different about Tom Brady at this Super Bowl? 🏈 Brady vs. Spagnuolo (7:30) 🏈 Chiefs beatup line vs. Bucs pressure (13:00) 🏈 Defending Kelce and Hill (14:30) 🏈 X-factors on each team (17:30) 🏈 Super Bowl picks (20:00) 🏈 What was the deal with Patriots and Stafford (25:00) 🏈 BSJ Member Question: What's the Super Bowl spread? The latest on the Patriots and Boston Sports: https://www.bostonsportsjournal.com/ Follow Greg Bedard on Twitter Follow Nick Cattles on Twitter Presented by Betonline.ag. Use Code CLNS50 for 50% off your first deposit. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Greg Bedard Patriots Podcast with Nick Cattles Ep. 42: Stafford's Gone ... So What Now for Patriots? Garoppolo | McVay worries | QB roulette | Watson Presented by Betonline.ag. Use Code CLNS50 for 50% off your first deposit. 🏈 Matthew Stafford goes to a surprise team, the Rams 🏈 What will the 49ers do with Garoppolo? (4:30) 🏈 Did Rams way overpay, and is McVay going down a bad road? (5:45) 🏈 QB roulette with team/player (9:30) 🏈 What about the draft for the Patriots? (17:30) 🏈 Other NFL options for Patriots? (22:00) 🏈 What was the deal with Patriots and Stafford (25:00) 🏈 BSJ Member Question: If you're Watson, do you waive your no-trade clause to go to the freaking Jets?! (30:00) The latest on the Patriots and Boston Sports: https://www.bostonsportsjournal.com/ Follow Greg Bedard on Twitter Follow Nick Cattles on Twitter Presented by Betonline.ag. Use Code CLNS50 for 50% off your first deposit. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Greg Bedard Patriots Podcast with Nick Cattles Ep. 41: Deshaun Watson ... out! Has he been spotted at Logan yet? Watson will be traded | Jack Easterby | Romo | AFC East QBs Presented by Betonline.ag. Use Code CLNS50 for 50% off your first deposit. 🏈 Deshaun Watson is forcing his way out of Houston 🏈 His contract extension last year set this up and he's no baby athlete (1:30) 🏈 Who the heck is David Culley (6:30) 🏈 You're doing a great job, Jack Easterby (8:30) 🏈 Patriots' chances in this (11:00) 🏈 If Watson lands with Jets or Dolphins ... (17:30) 🏈 Tony Romo thinks the Patriots will compete ... brought to you by the CBS Sporting Club at Patriots Place! Stafford? (21:00) 🏈 BSJ Member Question: Why would QB want to come here? (27:00) The latest on the Patriots and Boston Sports: https://www.bostonsportsjournal.com/ Follow Greg Bedard on Twitter Follow Nick Cattles on Twitter Presented by Betonline.ag. Use Code CLNS50 for 50% off your first deposit. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Greg Bedard Patriots Podcast with Nick Cattles Ep. 40: Brady does it again; NFL QB Carousel Matthew Stafford | Aaron Rodgers | Buccaneers | Packers Presented by Betonline.ag. Use Code CLNS50 for 50% off your first deposit. 🏈 Is Stafford a fit for the Patriots? 🏈 Who are the teams that will be more aggressive? (8:00) 🏈 Will Stephon Gilmore help? (9:30) 🏈 The smart plan for the 49ers (12:30) 🏈 Aaron Rodgers is standing down, will that last? (14:00) 🏈 Predicting some QB landing spots (19:00) 🏈 Brady, NFC Championship game reax (25:00) 🏈 KC dominates Josh Allen, Buffalo (30:00) 🏈 BSJ Member Question: Would Brady recommend playing in New England to other veteran QBs? The latest on the Patriots and Boston Sports: https://www.bostonsportsjournal.com/ Follow Greg Bedard on Twitter Follow Nick Cattles on Twitter Presented by Betonline.ag. Use Code CLNS50 for 50% off your first deposit. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Greg Bedard Patriots Podcast with Nick Cattles Ep. 38: Latest on McDaniels; Enough w/ Brady vs Belichick Eagles | Roseman | Brady | Belichick Presented by Betonline.ag. Use Code CLNS50 for 50% off your first deposit. 🏈 Josh McDaniels headed to the Eagles? 🏈 The Howie Roseman effect & Philly dynamics (1:00) 🏈 Does McDaniels think Patriots are done? (7:30) 🏈 Brady vs. Belichick nonsense (12:30) 🏈 Divisional round observations (27:30) 🏈 BSJ Member Question: What about the fumble play for the Browns? (33:00) The latest on the Patriots and Boston Sports: https://www.bostonsportsjournal.com/ Follow Greg Bedard on Twitter Follow Nick Cattles on Twitter Presented by Betonline.ag. Use Code CLNS50 for 50% off your first deposit. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Greg Bedard Patriots Podcast with Nick Cattles Ep. 37: Will Tompa Bay's run continue? Plus latest Pats news Presented by Betonline.ag. Use Code CLNS50 for 50% off your first deposit. Mayo | Edelman | Jakobi Meyers | Urban Meyer | Tomlin 🏈Jerod Mayo and the Eagles 🏈 Julian Edelman's post (6:15) 🏈 Jakobi Meyers is a Top 25 WR ... who knew? (11:00) 🏈 Urban Liar is coming to the NFL (13:30) 🏈 Division round picks: Packers, Ravens, Chiefs, Saints 🏈 BSJ Member Question: Is Mike Tomlin the most overrated coach in the league? The latest on the Patriots and Boston Sports: https://www.bostonsportsjournal.com/ Follow Greg Bedard on Twitter Follow Nick Cattles on Twitter Presented by Betonline.ag. Use Code CLNS50 for 50% off your first deposit. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Greg Bedard Patriots Podcast with Nick Cattles Ep. 36: A personnel coup for Pats; Yay or nay on pending free agents Presented by Betonline.ag. Use Code CLNS50 for 50% off your first deposit. Dave Ziegler | Belichick & medal of freedom | Free agents | Mac Jones 🏈 Why Dave Ziegler returning was big for Patriots 🏈 What about the retreads (5:00) 🏈 Belichick and the medal of freedom (10:00) 🏈 Yay or nay on pending Patriots free agents (19:30) 🏈 Wild-card reactions (33:00) 🏈 National championship/Mac Jones (41:00) 🏈 BSJ Member Question: What would it take to get Deshaun Watson? The latest on the Patriots and Boston Sports: https://www.bostonsportsjournal.com/ Follow Greg Bedard on Twitter Follow Nick Cattles on Twitter Presented by Betonline.ag. Use Code CLNS50 for 50% off your first deposit. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Greg Bedard Patriots Podcast with Nick Cattles Ep. 35: Chase Winovich isn't a fan, Caserio fallout Presented by Betonline.ag. Use Code CLNS50 for 50% off your first deposit. Nick Caserio | Dave Ziegler | Eliot Wolf | McDaniels | Playoffs 🏈 Chase Winovich doesn't like what Bedard wrote about him ... Bedard explains 🏈 What is Winovich's future here? (14:30) 🏈 Why did Nick Caserio leave and what does it mean? (20:00) 🏈 If Dave Ziegler leaves, look out (22:00) 🏈 Will anyone ever be a strong voice to Belichick? (27:00) 🏈 Why isn't McDaniels getting any interviews? (31:30) 🏈 Belichick's pay and its impact, Brady (35:30) 🏈 BSJ Member Question: Can Houston attract any coaching talents, and does NE need a fresh view on personnel? (10:00) 🏈 Breaking down the NFL playoff games (6:30) The latest on the Patriots and Boston Sports: https://www.bostonsportsjournal.com/ Follow Greg Bedard on Twitter Follow Nick Cattles on Twitter Presented by Betonline.ag. Use Code CLNS50 for 50% off your first deposit. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Greg Bedard Patriots Podcast with Nick Cattles Ep. 34: Let's never do that again | Belichick changing? Presented by Betonline.ag. Use Code CLNS50 for 50% off your first deposit. Jets thoughts | Bye Cam | Belichick's false truth | Personnel optimism/changes 🏈 What can we take away from that? 🏈 Props to Cam Newton for what he showed area fans (9:10) 🏈 You need to have certain abilities to run this offense, and that ain't changing (11:00) 🏈 Playing hard and why that's important (18:30) 🏈 Belichick and his version of the truth (27:30) 🏈 Why there's optimism the Patriots are turning a personnel corner (30:00) 🏈Chase Winovich's future? (34:00) 🏈 BSJ Member Question: Are the scouts responsible for late-round and UDFA success and not Belichick? The latest on the Patriots and Boston Sports: https://www.bostonsportsjournal.com/ Follow Greg Bedard on Twitter Follow Nick Cattles on Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices