Show overview
The Next Pats Podcast - A Patriots Podcast has been publishing since 2016, and across the 10 years since has built a catalogue of 422 episodes. That works out to roughly 260 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a weekly cadence.
Episodes typically run twenty to thirty-five minutes — most land between 28 min and 45 min — though episode length varies meaningfully from one episode to the next. It is catalogued as a EN-language Sports show.
The show is actively publishing — the most recent episode landed 5 days ago, with 27 episodes already out so far this year. The busiest year was 2025, with 65 episodes published. Published by NBC Sports Boston.
From the publisher
"The Next Pats Podcast" focuses on the NFL Draft and free agency for the New England Patriots. NBC Sports Boston's Phil Perry welcomes guests and breakdowns every aspect of the Patriots offseason, including free-agency and the NFL Draft.
Latest Episodes
View all 422 episodesHow 'WIZARD' playcaller Josh McDaniels can help Drake Maye hit the next level in 2026
A.J. Brown? Will Campbell? Who's the MOST IMPORTANT Patriot after Drake Maye?!?
Patriots Minicamp Takeaways: Why Drake Maye and A.J. Brown ALREADY have real chemistry
The TRUTH on what to expect from A.J. Brown from Eagles insider Jeff McLane
Patriots OTA takeaways and checking in on Christian Gonzalez and A.J. Brown with Mike Giardi
Phil Perry's Quarterback Rankings 2026
Why the Patriots have a RARE specimen in Gabe Jacas
Why Drake Maye could have a new BEST FRIEND in Eli Raridon
Patriots remain AGGRESSIVE on Day 2 of NFL Draft, trade up for Jacas and land Raridon
Patriots TRADE UP for OT Caleb Lomu in the first round of the NFL Draft
FINAL predictions for the Patriots' draft with Albert Breer
Draft picks the Patriots HAVE TO consider with Todd McShay
Uncovering late-round SLEEPERS for the Patriots in the Draft
Ep 414Raging against draft groupthink to find overlooked GEMS for Patriots
Phil Perry talks with Fran Duffy to break down this year's "Tier Busters" in the upcoming draft. They break down the Patriots specific needs, and who may be available at their current draft positions. Also, Phil Perry breaks down the looming potential trade of A.J. Brown, and how he may affect that Pats plans in this year's draft. 00:00 Setting the table / Coaches Meetings wrap-up 11:15 Welcome Fran Duffy 16:38 Busting Draft Tiers: Edge Rushers 22:45 Busting Draft Tiers: Tackles 29:50 Busting Draft Tiers: Tight Ends 34:10 Busting Draft Tiers: Wide Receivers 40:23 Phil's Mock Draft 4.0 🎥 WATCH every episode of The Next Pats podcast on YouTubeFollow NBC Sports Boston:NBCSportsBoston.comX @NBCSpatriotsFacebookInstagramTikTok Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Ep 413Three GENIUS paths for the Patriots’ first three picks
Phil Perry talks with Mike Renner to discuss three scenarios for the Patriots first three picks in the NFL Draft. What’s the best case scenario for the Patriots? WR with the first pick? Or should the address the Edge or Tackle position first? 00:00 Setting the table for the pod 08:30 Renner on the value of the Patriots first-round pick 10:30 Scenario 1: Patriots take WR with first pick 20:00 Scenario 2: Patriots take Tackle 27:30 Scenario 3: Patriots take Edge defender 🎥 WATCH every episode of The Next Pats podcast on YouTubeFollow NBC Sports Boston:NBCSportsBoston.comX @NBCSpatriotsFacebookInstagramTikTok Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Ep 412Mock Draft Extravaganza: Mike Vrabel Chooses VIOLENCE
Phil Perry catches you up on the latest Patriots news and breaks down his selection for New England at No. 31 in his most recent Mock Draft 3.0. Later, he answers your mailbag questions and talks with Trevor Sikkema about finding potential Stefon Diggs replacements in the NFL Draft. 00:00 Catching up on the latest Patriots news 03:00 How the Jaylen Waddle trade impacts A.J. Brown’s price 13:00 Phil Perry’s NFL Mock Draft 3.0 26:30 Mailbag questions 55:30 Trevor Sikkema on finding Diggs replacements in the draft 🎥 WATCH every episode of The Next Pats podcast on YouTubeFollow NBC Sports Boston:NBCSportsBoston.comX @NBCSpatriotsFacebookInstagramTikTok Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Ep 411Why moving on from Stefon Diggs is the RIGHT MOVE for the Patriots
Phil Perry explains why moving on from Diggs is the right move for the Patriots and discusses some possible WR options for the team next season. Steve Palazzolo and Sam Monson join to provide a step-by-step offseason plan for the Patriots. 00:00 Why moving on from Diggs is the right move 06:00 Ranking the WR options for the Patriots 13:00 Steve Palazzolo on building around Drake Maye 20:00 This WR would be a GREAT fit at no. 31 24:00 Sam Monson’s offseason plan for the Patriots 🎥 WATCH every episode of The Next Pats podcast on YouTubeFollow NBC Sports Boston:NBCSportsBoston.comX @NBCSpatriotsFacebookInstagramTikTok Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Ep 410How the Commanders can serve as a CAUTIONARY TALE for the Patriots this offseason
Phil Perry sits down with JP Finlay to break down what went wrong for the Commanders in 2025 and what lessons the Patriots can take from Washington’s recent offseason strategy. Later, Phil breaks down some winners and losers from the NFL Combine. 00:00 How the Commanders serve as a cautionary tale for the Pats 04:30 Will upcoming contracts for Maye and Gonzalez impact spending? 06:00 JP Finlay on what the Patriots can learn from Washington’s approach 12:00 Is signing Maxx Crosby a bad idea for the Patriots? 16:30 Winners and losers from the NFL Combine 🎥 WATCH every episode of The Next Pats podcast on YouTubeFollow NBC Sports Boston:NBCSportsBoston.comX @NBCSpatriotsFacebookInstagramTikTok Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Ep 409Why the AJ Brown dream ISN’T DEAD just yet
Could the Patriots actually pull off a blockbuster move for A.J. Brown? Phil Perry sits down with NBC Sports Philadelphia’s Dave Zangaro to break down the reality of the situation. They dissect the trade rumors, analyze the steep price tag, and discuss why the Eagles aren't hitting the panic button just yet. 00:00 Eagles acknowledge they will take calls on A.J. Brown 9:30 Mike Vrabel on his relationship with Brown 11:00 Dave Zangaro on whether A.J. Brown gets dealt this offseason 14:00 What’s the cost for A.J. Brown? 18:00 Why the Eagles won’t rush dealing Brown 🎥 WATCH every episode of The Next Pats podcast on YouTubeFollow NBC Sports Boston:NBCSportsBoston.comX @NBCSpatriotsFacebookInstagramTikTok Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Ep 408Combine buzz and finding VRABEL GUYS with Dane Brugler
Phil Perry reports the latest Patriots news and rumors from the NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis. What did we learn about the Patriots' offseason needs from Eliot Wolf? Later, The Athletic's Dane Brugler breaks down the best "Vrabel guys" in this draft class. 00:00 The latest from the NFL Combine 1:30 Signs pointing to Patriots adding on defense this offseason 4:00 Pass-rush options for the Patriots 8:30 Do the Patriots NEED a #1 WR? 12:00 Dane Brugler on the depth of the draft 15:00 Finding Vrabel guys in the draft 🎥 WATCH every episode of The Next Pats podcast on YouTubeFollow NBC Sports Boston:NBCSportsBoston.comX @NBCSpatriotsFacebookInstagramTikTok Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.