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.
On this episode of the Greg Bedard Patriots Podcast, Greg and Nick review what we saw on Thursday night in Chicago after having looked at the film. They first discuss the latest news coming out of Foxborough, including an injury report and the release of Punter Bryce Barringer. Then, the guys get into concerns on the defensive end after Thursdayâs loss as well as problems with the run game. After the break, they react to the Quenton Nelson trade. Would Greg have made that trade if he were the Patriots? He also lists players on the roster that he would trade for a run-stuffing defensive lineman.Â
Later, Greg and Nick review Drake Mayeâs impressive performance against the Bears, highlighting his growth as a quarterback. Lastly, Greg criticizes A.J. Brown for his lackluster effort so far and expresses concern over the Patriotsâ defense vs. the top quarterbacks.
Donât miss another packed episode of the Greg Bedard Patriots Podcast!
00:00 Intro
00:42 Injury report
05:02 Bryce Barringer released
07:20 Defensive concerns
14:07 Problems with and against the run
18:58 Investing advice from Drake and Anne Michale Maye!
19:28 PrizePicks
20:58 More thoughts on the run game
21:56 Reacting to the Quenton Nelson trade
25:39 Who would Greg trade for a d-lineman
29:15 One more tip from Drake Maye on investing with Betterment!
29:45 Drake Mayeâs performance vs. Chicago
31:46 Josh McDanielsâ approach
33:13 More on Mayeâs impressive night
38:13 Concerned about A.J. Brown?
45:29 Patriots defense vs. good QBs
47:11 Up and down performers on Thursday
50:13 Thanks for watching!
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Greg Bedard INSTANT REACTION to Patriots 30-24 Loss to Bears
The New England Patriots saw their three-game winning streak come to an end Thursday night, falling to the Chicago Bears 30-24 in a back-and-forth battle at Soldier Field. Drake Maye put together a productive performance, throwing for 321 yards and two touchdowns while adding a rushing score. However, a costly end-zone interception and early offensive struggles proved difficult to overcome.
Greg Bedard and John Zannis react to the loss and break all down on this episode of the Greg Bedard Patriots Podcast!
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Is Vrabel right to be grumpy about the win over the Jets?
Drake Maye and the New England Patriots continued their win streak with a 26-19 win over the New York Jets in Foxborough this weekend. Maye finished 18/32, throwing for 235 yards and three touchdowns, but his WR1, A.J. Brown, struggled in his return to action.
Greg Bedard and Nick Cattles break down the win, starting with the Patriotsâ offensive line, which was down to its last man after losing Alijah Vera-Tucker, Morgan Moses, and Ben Brown on Sunday. Is o-line coach Doug Marrone working wonders for this team? The guys discuss. They also react to Mike Vrabelâs postgame frustration and predict who will start on the o-line in Chicago on Thursday.
Later, they review Drake Mayeâs day, and Greg reveals his grade for Mayeâs performance. The guys also express their concerns over A.J. Brownâs struggles and assess how the running backs and defense fared against the Jets.
0:00 Intro
00:37 Offensive line injury crisis
06:57 Mike Vrabelâs postgame comments
10:13 Is Doug Marrone working wonders?
14:02 Who will start on the o-line on Thursday?
18:24 Betterment
18:54 PrizePicks
20:11 Toolbag of the weekđ
24:27 Drake Mayeâs performance vs. Jets
29:49 Betterment
30:19 Level of concern over A.J. Brownâs struggles
43:17 What to do about the WR room heading into Chicago
44:43 RBs
50:20 Defense
54:15 Why wasnât Carlton Davis placed on IR?
56:51 What the defense did well and not well on Sunday
1:00:07 Up and down performances from Sunday
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Instant Reaction: Patriots Get the Job Done vs Jets
Greg Bedard and John Zannis react to the Patriots' 26-19 win over the New York Jets at Gillette Stadium.
The guys break down another solid day for Drake Maye, who finished 18/32, throwing for 235 yards and three touchdowns. They also discuss A.J. Brown's struggles in his return from a high ankle sprain, as well as all the injury problems facing the Patriots after losing Morgan Moses, Romeo Doubs, Ben Brown, Alijah Vera-Tucker, and Dre'Mont Jones today.
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The Patriots welcome the New York Jets to Gillette Stadium this weekend as they look to improve to 4-2.
BSJâs Greg Bedard and Nick Cattles break down the Patriots' injury situation, including the latest on A.J. Brown, Will Campbell, and TreVeyon Henderson. Then the guys debate the data Greg compiled that says, compared to Matthew Stafford and Josh Allen, Drake Maye has done most of his damage against weaker pass defenses. Greg explains how he came to this conclusion by looking at DVOA, and Nick fires back.Â
Later, they get into Patriots-Jets, including how this matchup looks for New England on both sides of the ball. Can the Jets get at Drake Maye? Do the Patriots need to worry about Geno Smith and the New York offense? The guys break it down. Finally, they close with their score predictions! Donât miss this fiery episode of the Greg Bedard Patriots Podcast!
0:00 Intro
00:39 Christian Gonzalez returns for big matchup with Garrett WilsonÂ
02:35 Will A.J. Brown play on Sunday?
05:47 Whatâre the chances Will Campbell plays vs. Jets?
10:27 Does TreVeyon Henderson really have a high ankle sprain?
12:09 State of the secondary without Carlton Davis
15:22 Investing advice from Drake Maye!
15:52 PrizePicks
18:09 Comparing Drake Mayeâs stats to Matt Stafford and Josh Allen
32:13 More investment advice from Drake Maye
32:43 More from Gregâs research into Mayeâs advanced stats
44:52 More injury news
46:00 Patriots offense vs Jets defense
49:42 Patriots defense vs Jets offense
52:49 Predictions
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Drake Maye Had The BEST Game of His Career Against Raiders
Greg Bedard and Nick Cattles break down Drake Mayeâs huge performance against the Raiders and what it actually means for the Patriots moving forward. Greg explains why it was the highest-graded game of Mayeâs career, while the guys debate how much weight to put on the matchup, Mayeâs improvement against pressure and whether he can carry this success against stronger defenses. They also discuss the injury fallout surrounding TreVeyon Henderson and Will Campbell, how the Patriots should handle A.J. Brownâs potential return, the improved offensive line and Rhamondre Stevensonâs continued impact. Plus, they break down a dominant defensive performance from Milton Williams, Elijah Ponderâs emergence and finish with their three up and three down from the win.
0:00 Intro
0:30 TreVeyon Henderson & Patriots Injury Updates
2:42 Will Campbell Injury & Caleb Lomu
6:54 A.J. Brownâs Potential Return
10:37 Drake Mayeâs Career-Best Performance
14:19 What Does Drake Mayeâs Breakout Really Mean?
17:39 Betterment
18:10 PrizePicks
19:35 Drake Maye Debate Continues
25:11 Maye Against Good Defenses & Playoff Questions
29:25 Why This Year Could Be Different for Drake Maye
32:30 Betterment
33:13 Patriots Offensive Line & Maxx Crosby
35:08 Rhamondre Stevensonâs Impact
37:34 Milton Williams & Patriots Defense
40:13 Three Down, Three Up
44:32 Final Thoughts & Outro
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INSTANT REACTION: Drake Maye & the Patriots blowout Raiders
BSJâs Greg Bedard joined John Zannis after the game to break it all down. They discuss Drake Mayeâs virtually flawless performance, but Greg explains why he wonât be getting carried away after this win vs a poor Raiders defense. Is Maye officially back to his best now? They also get into how the Patriots were able to overcome their injury issues, which continue to mount as Will Campbell and TreVeyon Henderson were sidelined today. Greg then gives the defense a huge amount of credit for stopping Kirk Cousins, Brock Bowers, and Klint Kubiakâs offense. He also hits on the performances of Efton Chism, Eli Raridon, and Romeo Doubs.
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How the Defense Will CARRY Patriots to a Win vs Raiders
Greg Bedard and Nick Cattles break down the Patriotsâ growing injury concerns and look ahead to Sundayâs matchup with the Raiders. The guys revisit the Buffalo film, including Drake Mayeâs strong second half, Will Campbellâs struggles in pass protection and the offensive line issues New England still needs to solve. They also discuss how the Patriots should handle Maxx Crosby, whether the Raidersâ defensive numbers are legitimate and what to expect from a depleted Patriots receiving corps without A.J. Brown. Later, Greg and Nick evaluate Kyle Williamsâ development, break down Kirk Cousins and the Raiders offense, debate how New England should defend Brock Bowers and explain why the Patriots could bring heavy pressure against Cousins. Plus, they give their final Patriots-Raiders predictions.
0:00 Intro
0:44 Patriots Injury Concerns & Rhamondre Stevenson
4:32 Drake Mayeâs Bills Film Review
7:44 Will Campbell & Offensive Line Struggles
13:03 Betterment
13:33 PrizePicks
15:37 Raiders Defense & Maxx Crosby
20:21 Patriots Wide Receiver Injuries
24:02 Kyle Williamsâ Development
28:30 Betterment
28:58 Rocket Money
30:45 Patriots Defense vs. Raiders Offense
33:22 How to Defend Brock Bowers
36:09 Pressuring Kirk Cousins
38:58 Patriots-Raiders Predictions
42:31 Final Thoughts & Outro
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How Drake Maye and the Patriots got the better of the Bills
After an embarrassing defeat in Jacksonville, the Patriots bounced back in Buffalo with a huge 29-26 win over the Bills. Drake Maye came up big with 269 pass yards, 3 touchdown passes and 53 rushing yards to get the better of Josh Allen and the Bills.
BSJâs Greg Bedard reunites with Nick Cattles for another Tuesday edition of the Greg Bedard Patriots Podcast to break down the win. They start with Drake Mayeâs impressive day, discussing what stood out most about the quarterback on Sunday and what changed from the defeat in Jacksonville. They also discuss Josh McDanielsâ coaching tweaks, how the Patriotsâ WRs fared against the Billsâ defense and the performance of the offensive line. After the break, they get into the other side of the ball. Did Zak Kuhr outwit Joe Brady and the Billsâ offense? Greg explains how the Patriotsâ DC got the edge over Buffalo. The guys also discuss the continued impressive play from the EDGE room, Robert Spillaneâs bounce-back performance, and more. They close with three up, three down from Sundayâs win.Â
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REACTION: Drake Maye, Patriots bounce back in big win vs Bills
Drake Maye led the Patriots to a huge win over their division rival, the Buffalo Bills, on Sunday afternoon. Despite a fumble and an interception, Maye led his team to victory with three passing TDs and 269 passing yards against Josh Allen and the Bills.
Greg Bedard is joined by CLNS Media's John Zannis to react to a huge Patriots victory in Buffalo. They discuss Maye's bounce-back performance, big moments from Romeo Doubs and Efton Chism, other major improvements from last week's loss, Mack Hollins' calf injury, and more!
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