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Are people sleeping on the Patriots defense? New England had one of the worst defenses in the NFL last season & according to Pro Football Network they are projected to be near the bottom of the league for the 2025 season as well. George Balekji & Annabelle Hasselbeck dispute Pro Football Network’s projections & explain how all the offseason improvements has the Patriots defense primed for a major bounce back season. Plus, George & Annabelle debate if WR Kyle Williams has what it takes to make the 2025 NFL All-Rookie Team & discuss which Patriot legend is missing from ESPN’s NFL All Quarter Century team. GET NESN 360: https://nesn.com/download-the-nesn-app/ Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/NESN Twitter: https://twitter.com/NESN Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NESN/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nesn TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nesn Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Who is the most underrated player on the Patriots’ roster heading into the 2025 season? According to PFF it’s defensive end Keion White but George Balekji & Kasey Hudson have a different name in mind. The pair review the Patriots’ roster & debate who they believe to be the 2025 Patriots’ most underrated player. Plus, George & Kasey share their season exceptions for the Patriots Safety Room & rank the best QB situations in the NFC. GET NESN 360: https://nesn.com/download-the-nesn-app/ Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/NESN Twitter: https://twitter.com/NESN Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NESN/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nesn TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nesn Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Did the Patriots passing game just get disrespected? On this episode, we react to PFF’s rankings of every NFL team’s top quarterback and pass-catching duo. Drake Maye and Stefon Diggs landed at No. 26 overall. Is that too high, too low, or about right? George and Travis break down what this says about Maye’s development, Diggs’ return from injury, and where New England’s passing attack stands heading into 2025. Next, we look at the Patriots roster as a whole. PFF ranked them 26th in the league. We ask whether that reflects reality or underestimates the defense and new additions. Is coverage truly the team’s biggest strength? Is Diggs the most important X-factor on the roster? And how much can rookie left tackle Will Campbell take on as a first-year starter? We also spotlight the linebacker group. With Jahlani Tavai dealing with injury, can Robert Spillane take over the middle of the defense? What role will Christian Elliss & Joshua Farmer carve out? Is this the weakest group on the team or a hidden strength? Finally, we open up the YouTube mailbag. Listeners sound off on Vrabel, the wide receiver room, and Christian Gonzalez vs Sauce Gardner. All of it is on the latest episode of Foxboro Rush with George Balekji and Travis Thomas. GET NESN 360: https://nesn.com/download-the-nesn-app/   Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/NESN Twitter: https://twitter.com/NESN Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NESN/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nesn TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nesn Twitch: https://twitch.tv/nesn/ 00:00 Each NFL team's top QB-WR/TE duo: Where Do the Patriots Rank? 18:31 Are the Patriots really the 26th best roster in the NFL? 33:47 Patriots Linebacker Room Depth: Who Stands Out?  41:15 Mailbag Questions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Patriots fired Jerod Mayo after a 4-13 record last season in his only year as head coach with the team. Since then Mayo has been out of the public spotlight minus Keion White taking a shot at his former coach. With no signs of Mayo coaching again anytime soon, George Balekji & Annabelle Hasselbeck debate if the Patriots or Jerod Mayo ruined his coaching career. Plus, George & Annabelle discuss Tom Brady’s statue being unveiled before a preseason game & they rank their best new coach-quarterback duos in the NFL. GET NESN 360: https://nesn.com/download-the-nesn-app/ Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/NESN Twitter: https://twitter.com/NESN Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NESN/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nesn TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nesn Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Stefon Diggs facing the media for the first time since his viral boat video stole headlines but it wasn’t the only notable moment from Patriots mandatory minicamp. Drake Maye continued to show improvement, Christian Gonzalez shined & Efton Chism III kept making a case to make the 53-man roster. Travis Thomas & Kasey Hudson discuss all this & more while sharing their biggest takeaways from the 2025 Patriots mandatory minicamp. Plus, they debate where Christian Gonzalez & Carlton Davis rank among the best CB duos in the NFL. GET NESN 360: https://nesn.com/download-the-nesn-app/ Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/NESN Twitter: https://twitter.com/NESN Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NESN/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nesn TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nesn Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Are Christian Gonzalez & Carlton Davis the most talented CB duo in the NFL? The Patriots have spent a lot of time & money upgrading the defense heading into next season. Travis Thomas & Kasey Hudson explain why they believe free agent signing Carlton Davis & home-grown talent Christian Gonzalez are the best cornerback duo in the entire league. GET NESN 360: https://nesn.com/download-the-nesn-app/ Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/NESN Twitter: https://twitter.com/NESN Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NESN/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nesn TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nesn Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Drake Maye & Stefon Diggs among those in attendance as the Patriots hold the first day of mandatory minicamp under Mike Vrabel. George Balekji & Travis Thomas share their expectations from the 2025 Patriots mandatory minicamp. While also reacting to what Mike Vrabel had to say about Stefon Diggs' work effort for the team. Plus, the guys break down why Chris Godwin would turn down a massive offer from the Patriots & their 2025 AFC QB situation power rankings. GET NESN 360: https://nesn.com/download-the-nesn-app/ Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/NESN Twitter: https://twitter.com/NESN Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NESN/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nesn TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nesn Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Patriots rookie wide receiver Efton Chism is drawing comparisons to Julian Edelman following OTAs this week in New England. The competition in the wide receiver room is heating up as Josh McDaniels tries to identify the right weapons for quarterback Drake Maye in the Pats offense this season. Alex Barth joins George Balekji & Annabelle Hasselbeck to share his thoughts on what he's seen so far at OTAs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Patriots offensive line struggled to protect rookie QB Drake Maye last season. The Patriots acquired veterans Morgan Moses, Garrett Bradbury, & also drafted LSU star Will Campbell to bolster the offensive line heading into next season. George Balekji & Keagan Stiefel break down how the Patriots new additions will improve the offensive line. Plus, the guys discuss some of the biggest stories from Patriots OTAs like Drake Maye's improvements & Jahlani Tavai's injury update. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Stefon Diggs returns to Patriots OTAs for the first time since his viral boat video & rumors surfacing that the Patriots cutting Diggs could be 'on the table'. But would cutting Diggs really help the Patriots in the long run? George Balekji & Travis Thomas debate the pros & cons of keeping Diggs following his viral boat video. Plus, Sean McGuire joins the show to help spotlight the kind of player rookie Jared Wilson is & what he can do to help the Patriots offensive line.   GET NESN 360: https://nesn.com/download-the-nesn-app/   Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/NESN Twitter: https://twitter.com/NESN Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NESN/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nesn TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nesn Twitch: https://twitch.tv/nesn/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Patriots defense has been a consistent highlight so far through OTAs as the team gets ready for their first season with head coach Mike Vrabel. George Balekji & Travis Thomas share their exceptions for how the Patriots defense will perform this season after hearing how excited Robert Spillane, Christian Elliss, & Jabrill Peppers are about this defensive group. Plus, George catches up with legendary Patriots such as Julian Edelman, Rob Ninkovich, & Brian Hoyer to get their take on the current state of the team.   GET NESN 360: https://nesn.com/download-the-nesn-app/   Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/NESN Twitter: https://twitter.com/NESN Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NESN/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nesn TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nesn Twitch: https://twitch.tv/nesn/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel addressed the viral video of Stefon Diggs & his absence from OTAs. Claiming it’s something the team is aware of & how he wants his players to “make great decisions on & off the field”. Travis Thomas & Keagan Stiefel react to what Mike Vrabel had to say about Stefon Diggs’ viral video & how Diggs is expected to be a leader on this team, not out partying on boats. Plus, the guys break down if the Patriots are the biggest threats to the Bills in the AFC East this season & who is the most underrated Patriots addition this offseason. GET NESN 360: https://nesn.com/download-the-nesn-app/ Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/NESN Twitter: https://twitter.com/NESN Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NESN/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nesn TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nesn Twitch: https://twitch.tv/nesn/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Are the Patriots building the next great running back duo in the NFL? With Rhamondre Stevenson back at OTAs and rookie TreVeyon Henderson turning heads, we dive into how Josh McDaniels and Mike Vrabel might unleash them this season. Could Stevenson be the new Derrick Henry in Foxboro? And is Henderson poised to take over as RB1 by season’s end? We also take a close look at the most competitive position group on the roster: wide receiver. With 12 players fighting for spots, including Stefon Diggs, Pop Douglas, Mack Hollins, and a wave of promising rookies, who has the edge heading into Week 1? You’ll hear from both Vrabel and Douglas as we sort through the names and the battles to watch. Plus, NFL stars are officially eligible for the 2028 Olympics. Which Patriots could make Team USA's flag football roster? And in honor of his birthday and Patriots Hall of Fame induction, we share our favorite Julian Edelman moments. Catch it all right here on Foxboro Rush with your hosts George Balekji & Travis Thomas. GET NESN 360: https://nesn.com/download-the-nesn-app/   Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/NESN Twitter: https://twitter.com/NESN Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NESN/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nesn TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nesn Twitch: https://twitch.tv/nesn/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Patriots first offseason with Mike Vrabel as the Head Coach is off and running with OTA's. The Patriots OTA's showcased some talented players, but some stood out more than others. Drake Maye threw 4 interceptions and Christian Gonzalez had 2 of them. Kasey Hudson and Keagan Stiefel break down everything they learned from Patriots OTA's so far. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Patriots give fans a peek behind the curtain with the release of their documentary series “Forged In Foxborough”, which gives a behind-the-scenes look at the franchise under first-year head coach Mike Vrabel. Travis Thomas & George Balekji react to the first episodes of this never-before-seen access inside the Patriots organization. Plus, Sean McGuire joins the show to discuss his interview with UC Davis football coach Tim Plough on what kind of a player the Patriots have in their undrafted free agent signing Lan Larison. GET NESN 360: https://nesn.com/download-the-nesn-app/   Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/NESN Twitter: https://twitter.com/NESN Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NESN/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nesn TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nesn Twitch: https://twitch.tv/nesn/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bill Belichick sat down with Michael Strahan on ABC’s Good Morning America without his girlfriend Jordon Hudson. The UNC football head coach spoke about his new book & how Hudson handles “business things that don’t relate to North Carolina” for him. Travis Thomas & George Balekji react to Belichick’s GMA interview & take expectation to the legendary coaches unwillingness to speak openly about his personal relationship to Hudson. Plus, with the Patriots 2025 schedule officially released. The guys go week-by-week & give you their predictions on the season for Drake Maye & company. GET NESN 360: https://nesn.com/download-the-nesn-app/   Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/NESN Twitter: https://twitter.com/NESN Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NESN/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nesn TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nesn Twitch: https://twitch.tv/nesn/ #BillBelichick #GMA #UNCFootball #JordonHudson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Patriots full schedule for the 2025 NFL season has been released! Drake Maye and Mike Vrabel are looking to lead this Patriots team to the playoffs through a relatively "weak" schedule. Travis Thomas and George Balekji go week-by-week and give you their predictions on the season! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It’s NFL schedule release day! The full 2025 Patriots schedule along with the rest of the NFL is set to officially drop today. Travis Thomas & Keagan Stiefel break down New England's opponents for the upcoming season & sift through all the schedule leaks ahead of the officially schedule release. Plus, the guys discuss how Milton Williams can help ‘set the table’ for the Patriots defense this season & if Bill Belichick will still be the head coach for UNC football by Week 1 after all the drama with his girlfriend Jordon Hudon. GET NESN 360: https://nesn.com/download-the-nesn-app/   Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/NESN Twitter: https://twitter.com/NESN Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NESN/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nesn TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nesn Twitch: https://twitch.tv/nesn/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Will Campbell, Kyle Williams, & head coach Mike Vrabel were the stars of the 2025 Patriots rookie minicamp. While TreVeyon Henderson’s first day absence & defensive coordinator Terrell Williams’ health scare controlled headlines. Travis Thomas & George Balekji share their biggest takeaways from the 2025 Patriots rookie minicamp. Plus, with Derek Carr officially retired the guys reflect on his legacy & play a game of would you rather? Between Derek Carr & other QBs such as Andy Dalton, Dak Prescott, & possible future 49ers starter Mac Jones.   GET NESN 360: https://nesn.com/download-the-nesn-app/   Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/NESN Twitter: https://twitter.com/NESN Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NESN/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nesn TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nesn Twitch: https://twitch.tv/nesn/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What are the expectations for the 2025 Patriots rookie minicamp? Will Campell, TreVeyon Henderson, Kyle Williams & the rest of the 2025 Patriots draft class will be in attendance for their first NFL workout with head coach Mike Vrabel & his coaching staff. Travis Thomas & George Balekji share their Patriots rookie minicamp expectations & discuss which rookies to keep an eye out for. Plus, Kasey Hudson joins the show to help the guys break down the latest drama from Chapel Hill as conflicting reports about Bill Belichick's girlfriend Jordon Hudson suggest she might not be welcomed at the UNC football facility anymore.   GET NESN 360: https://nesn.com/download-the-nesn-app/   Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/NESN Twitter: https://twitter.com/NESN Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NESN/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nesn TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nesnTwitch: https://twitch.tv/nesn/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What are the Patriots getting in TreVeyon Henderson? New England drafted the Ohio State running back 38th overall in the 2025 NFL Draft with the hope of improving the run game & protecting Drake Maye. George Balekji & Sean McGuire hear from TreVeyon Henderson’s high school football & Ohio State RB coaches to get a better idea of the type of player Henderson is both on & off the field. Plus, the guys discuss what the team’s RB depth chart will be like come Week 1 & if Rhamondre Stevenson will be the starter. GET NESN 360: https://nesn.com/download-the-nesn-app/   Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/NESN Twitter: https://twitter.com/NESN Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NESN/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nesn TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nesn Twitch: https://twitch.tv/nesn/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Patriots will be under pressure to get back to winning ways in 2025, but who on the New England Patriots will be under the MOST pressure to succeed during the 2025 season? GET NESN 360: https://nesn.com/download-the-nesn-app/   Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/NESN Twitter: https://twitter.com/NESN Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NESN/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nesn TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nesn Twitch: https://twitch.tv/nesn/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With the Patriots Roster nearly set, and only 1 remaining captain from the 2024 Patriots team, we ask the question. Who will be the leaders and captains of the Patriots 2025 season? George Balekji & Travis Thomas weigh in on the discussion, going over who they expect and could see leading the way and wearing the big C for the New England Patriots in 2025. They also talk potential free agents that are still available, as well as who on the Patriots is under the most pressure in 2025. GET NESN 360: https://nesn.com/download-the-nesn-app/   Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/NESN Twitter: https://twitter.com/NESN Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NESN/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nesn TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nesn Twitch: https://twitch.tv/nesn/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Drake Maye spoke to the media today about a number of things, notably learning under Josh McDaniels and grasping his advanced offense. George Balekji & Travis Thomas react to some of the things that Drake Maye has to say in his press conference, and share why they're excited about the Patriots offense being led by Drake Maye & Josh McDaniels. They also react to some of the excellent sound bites coming from Sean McGuire's interview with Andrew Whitworth regarding Will Campbell and his fit with the New England Patriots. GET NESN 360: https://nesn.com/download-the-nesn-app/ Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/NESN Twitter: https://twitter.com/NESN Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NESN/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nesn TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nesn #NewEnglandPatriots #Patriots #PatriotsNews Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Answering Patriots fans comments during our Foxboro Rush mail bag today, George Balekji & Travis Thomas talked about why Will Campbell made the most sense as the Patriots first pick in this year's draft.GET NESN 360: https://nesn.com/download-the-nesn-app/ Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/NESNTwitter: https://twitter.com/NESNFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/NESN/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nesnTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nesnTwitch: https://www.twitch.tv/nesn/#Patriots #NewEnglandPatriots #PatriotsNews Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Patriots drafted 11 players in the 2025 NFL Draft. George Balekji & Travis Thomas run through the list of players the Patriots selected, grading each and every pick the Patriots made. They also share their favorite overall draft classes around the NFL, before answering some fan mail! GET NESN 360: https://nesn.com/download-the-nesn-app/   Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/NESN Twitter: https://twitter.com/NESN Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NESN/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nesn TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nesn Twitch: https://twitch.tv/nesn/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Patriots Draft picks for day 1 & 2 of the 2025 NFL Draft have been made. An offensive medly, the Patriots drafted Will Campbell, TreVeyon Henderson, Kyle Williams, and Jared Wilson. Travis Thomas & George Balkji react to all the Patriots draft picks from day 1 & 2. GET NESN 360: https://nesn.com/download-the-nesn-app/ Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/NESN Twitter: https://twitter.com/NESN Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NESN/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nesn TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nesn Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/nesn/ #Patriots #NewEnglandPatriots #PatriotsNews Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Patriots drafted C Jared Wilson with their 95th pick. George Balekji & Travis Thomas react to the Patriots draft selection. GET NESN 360: https://nesn.com/download-the-nesn-app/ Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/NESN Twitter: https://twitter.com/NESN Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NESN/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nesn TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nesn Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/nesn/ #Patriots #NewEnglandPatriots #PatriotsNews Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Patriots drafted WR Kyle Williams with their 69th pick. George Balekji, Travis Thomas, and Sean McGuire react to the Patriots draft selection. GET NESN 360: https://nesn.com/download-the-nesn-app/ Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/NESN Twitter: https://twitter.com/NESN Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NESN/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nesn TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nesn Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/nesn/ #Patriots #NewEnglandPatriots #PatriotsNews Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Patriots drafted RB Treveyon Henderson of Ohio State with their 38th pick. George Balekji, Travis Thomas, and Keagan Stiefel react to the Patriots draft selection. GET NESN 360: https://nesn.com/download-the-nesn-app/ Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/NESN Twitter: https://twitter.com/NESN Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NESN/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nesn TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nesn Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/nesn/ #Patriots #NewEnglandPatriots #PatriotsNews Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

At the Patriots draft decision draws close, we take a look at what would be the Patriots mose ideal draft scenarios. George Balekji & Sean McGuire share their ideal draft scenarios and what they would do for the Patriots draft if it was up to them. They also dive into all of the 2025 NFL Draft scenarios that could play out prior to the Patriots making their draft selection at number 4, and what the Patriots should do if they happen. GET NESN 360: https://nesn.com/download-the-nesn-app/ Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/NESN Twitter: https://twitter.com/NESN Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NESN/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nesn TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nesn #Patriots #NewEnglandPatriots #PatriotsNews Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Our FINAL Patriots Mock Draft 5.0 is here as we're just days away from the 2025 NFL Draft! Who do the Patriots take at the top of the draft? Who do the Patriots target in days 2 and 3? George Balekji & Keagan Stiefel go all 7 rounds in our final Patriots Mock Draft of the offseason! GET NESN 360: https://nesn.com/download-the-nesn-app/ Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/NESN Twitter: https://twitter.com/NESN Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NESN/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nesn TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nesn Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/nesn/ #Patriots #NewEnglandPatriots #PatriotsNews Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Could the Patriots draft plans simply be picking an offensive tackle at number 4? If it's at number 4 or later, which offensive tackle would make the most sense for the Patriots to draft between Will Campbell, Kelvin Banks, and Armand Membou? George Balekji & Travis Thomas take a deep dive into some of the top offensive tackles, using analysis from NFL Draft expert Connor Rogers. They also talk the possibility of the Patriots making a trade of Raiders LT Kolton Miller, as well as respond to Foxboro Rush fan comments! GET NESN 360: https://nesn.com/download-the-nesn-app/   Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/NESN Twitter: https://twitter.com/NESN Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NESN/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nesn TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nesn Twitch: https://twitch.tv/nesn/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Patriots draft plans currently include LT as a need. What if they choose to instead make a draft day trade for Raiders LT Kolton Miller, addressing the position with future picks, allowing the to go best player available at number 4 in this year's draft? GET NESN 360: https://nesn.com/download-the-nesn-app/   Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/NESN Twitter: https://twitter.com/NESN Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NESN/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nesn TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nesn Twitch: https://twitch.tv/nesn/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mike Vrabel held a pre-draft press conference yesterday, giving Patriots fans some insight into what the team could be thinking heading into this year's draft. George Balekji & Travis Thomas Share some of their favorite bites from Mike Vrabel's press conference, trying to piece together what the Patriots could do next week. Sean McGuire of nesn.com joins the show to discuss his interview with Iowa State WR Coach Noah Pauley, and what he had to say about potential Patriots draft targets Jayden Higgins & Jaylin Noel. GET NESN 360: https://nesn.com/download-the-nesn-app/ Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/NESN Twitter: https://twitter.com/NESN Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NESN/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nesn TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nesn #NewEnglandPatriots #Patriots #PatriotsNews Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Patriots draft could potentially include a WR. Jayden Higgins & Jaylin Noel have been two names heavily connected to the Patriots. NESN's Sean McGuire joined the show to share his coonversations with Iowa State WR Coach Noah Pualey about Jayden Higgins and Jaylin Noel, and how they could help the Patriots. GET NESN 360: https://nesn.com/download-the-nesn-app/ Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/NESN Twitter: https://twitter.com/NESN Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NESN/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nesn TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nesn #NewEnglandPatriots #Patriots #PatriotsNews Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Patriots Writer Evan Lazar revealed his Top 50 Patrits Draft prospects this past weekend. Travis Thomas & Kasey Hudson go through some the the names that jump out to them and why the Patriots should be going after them. They also discuss Mark Daniels of Mass Live (dot) com's 7-round Patriots mock draft, as well as the implications of Derek Carr's injury and the potential of trading with the Saints in this year's draft. GET NESN 360: https://nesn.com/download-the-nesn-app/ Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/NESN Twitter: https://twitter.com/NESN Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NESN/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nesn TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nesn #Patriots #NewEnglandPatriots #PatriotsNews Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Could the Patriots be in line for a draft day trade with the Saints? Derek Carr's injury could mean the Saints need to take a QB in this year's draft, sooner than they may have planned. With no certainty surrounding what the Patriots do in the draft, could a trade back from pick number 4 be in the cards? GET NESN 360: https://nesn.com/download-the-nesn-app/ Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/NESN Twitter: https://twitter.com/NESN Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NESN/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nesn TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nesn Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/nesn/ #Patriots #NewEnglandPatriots #PatriotsNews Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mike Vrabel spoke to the Patriots roster this week to begin setting the tone for what the Patriots will be moving forward. If one thing is clear, Mike Vrabel will not be tolerating any nonsense. Travis Thomas & George Balekji react to what Mike Vrabel said to the Patriots roster, sharing their thoughts and praising Mike Vrabel's approach. They also talk Patriots draft prospects to keep your eyes on and answer some fan comments at the end of the show. GET NESN 360: https://nesn.com/download-the-nesn-app/ Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/NESN Twitter: https://twitter.com/NESN Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NESN/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nesn TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nesn #Patriots #NewEnglandPatriots #PatriotsNews Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The top Patriots draft prospects have become a little more clear as their Top 30 Visits have slowly been revealed over the last week or so. George Balekji & Travis Thomas take a look at some of the draft prospects the Patriots are bringing in during the lead up to the NFL Draft. GET NESN 360: https://nesn.com/download-the-nesn-app/ Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/NESN Twitter: https://twitter.com/NESN Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NESN/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nesn TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nesn Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/nesn/ #Patriots #NewEnglandPatriots #PatriotsNews Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Reports have surfaced that Patriots QB Drake Maye was not happy with the drafting of 6th round QB Joe Milton, along with giving up playtime to him in Week 18 of the Patriots season finale. George Balekji & Travis Thomas discuss the reports and whether they buy Drake Maye wanting to avoid competition in the Patriots QB room. GET NESN 360: https://nesn.com/download-the-nesn-app/ Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/NESN Twitter: https://twitter.com/NESN Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NESN/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nesn TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nesn #Patriots #NewEnglandPatriots #PatriotsNews Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Harold Landry spoke to Patriots media yesterday, talking about what it's like playing under Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel. George Balekij & Travis Thomas listen and react to everything Harold Landry had to say about Mike Vrabel. GET NESN 360: https://nesn.com/download-the-nesn-app/ Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/NESN Twitter: https://twitter.com/NESN Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NESN/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nesn TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nesn Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/nesn/ #Patriots #NewEnglandPatriots #PatriotsNews Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Karen Guregian of MassLive reported that the Patriots trade of Joe Milton partly had to do with him believing he was better than Drake Maye and could beat him out for the Patriots starting QB job. Going back to Mike Vrabel wanting to establish a new culture in New England, the urgency to trade Joe Milton before workouts begin makes a bit more sense. We also learned the Cowboys were the only offer on the table for the Patriots as they shopped Joe Milton. George Balekji & Kasey Hudson react to the news, before producer Athan Hristodulu joins George in our Patriots Mock Draft 4.0! GET NESN 360: https://nesn.com/download-the-nesn-app/ Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/NESN Twitter: https://twitter.com/NESN Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NESN/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nesn TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nesn #Patriots #NewEnglandPatriots #NEPats Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Patriots Mock Draft 4.0 is here and we've an offensive heavy top half of the draft for the Patriots. George Balekji & Athan Hristodulu go full 7 rounds in this Patriots mock draft as they try to fix the Patriots! GET NESN 360: https://nesn.com/download-the-nesn-app/ Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/NESN Twitter: https://twitter.com/NESN Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NESN/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nesn TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nesn Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/nesn/ #Patriots #NewEnglandPatriots #PatriotsNews Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Patriots traded Joe Milton away to the Cowboys in what amounted to a pick swap. Did the Cowboys fleece the Patriots in the Joe Milton trade? Or was this the right move at the right time for both the Patriots and Joe Milton? Travis Thomas & George Balekji weigh in on the debate. Sean McGuire of nesn.com also joins the talk his interview with Minnesota head coach PJ Fleck. GET NESN 360: https://nesn.com/download-the-nesn-app/ Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/NESN Twitter: https://twitter.com/NESN Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NESN/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nesn TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nesn #Patriots #NewEnglandPatriots #NEPats Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aireontae Ersery could be the Patriots next offensive tackle after this year's NFL Draft. NESN's Sean McGuire got to speak with Minnesota head coach PJ Fleck to talk Aireontae Ersery and his growth as a Patriots draft prospect. GET NESN 360: https://nesn.com/download-the-nesn-app/ Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/NESN Twitter: https://twitter.com/NESN Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NESN/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nesn TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nesn Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/nesn/ #Patriots #NewEnglandPatriots #NEPats Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mike Vrabel spoke about Josh McDaniels offense & the opportunity for guys like Ja'Lynn Polk & Javon Baker who struggled in their first season with the Patriots. George Balekji & Travis Thomas break down Mike Vrabels comments, sharing their thoughts on what Patriots fans could expect next season from the Patriots, Josh McDaniels, Ja'Lynn Polk, & Javon Baker. GET NESN 360: https://nesn.com/download-the-nesn-app/ Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/NESN Twitter: https://twitter.com/NESN Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NESN/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nesn TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nesn #Patriots #NewEnglandPatriots #PatriotsNews Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Our FULL 32 team NFL mock draft for the first round on the draft is LIVE! George Balekji & Travis Thomas go through the entire first round of this year's NFL Draft, pick by pick, deciding who goes where in this mock draft. GET NESN 360: https://nesn.com/download-the-nesn-app/   Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/NESN Twitter: https://twitter.com/NESN Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NESN/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nesn TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nesn Twitch: https://twitch.tv/nesn/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Drake Maye will finally have the optionality to play with a top receiver as Stefon Diggs joins the Patriots. A player who knows how to get open & make plays which should help with Maye's development tremendously. Keagan Stiefel & Kasey Hudson react to what Stefon Diggs had to say during his introductory press conference about working with Drake Maye as well as how he plans to help the young QB & the rest of the team. Plus, hear why Diggs chose to sign with the Patriots & how head coach Mike Vrabel was a deciding factor in his decision. GET NESN 360: https://nesn.com/download-the-nesn-app/   Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/NESN Twitter: https://twitter.com/NESN Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NESN/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nesn TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nesn Twitch: https://twitch.tv/nesn/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Patriots have signed Stefon Diggs, so what's the Patriots' next move? Taylor Kyles of CLNS Media: Patriots Pree Pass joined the show to talk about the Stefon Diggs signing, but also what this could possibly mean for the Patriots draft plans and how they may have changed. We also hear from NFL Nation reporter DJ Bien-Amie, as he gives Patriots fans some insight into what they can expect from Stefon Diggs in 2025. GET NESN 360: https://nesn.com/download-the-nesn-app/ Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/NESN Twitter: https://twitter.com/NESN Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NESN/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nesn TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nesn #Patriots #NewEnglandPatriots #PatriotsNews Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices