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Thornton release highlights Patriots' awful drafting, lack of elite talent
Poor drafting is the No. 1 reason why the Patriots roster has severe lack of high-end talent, and the Tyquan Thornton release serves as further proof.
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Stock Watch Week 11: Patriots come up short vs. Rams
Tom E. Curran and Phil Perry are back with another episode of Stock Watch after the Patriots lost to the Rams at home 28-22.
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‘Hard Knocks' reveals fascinating Pats-Giants trade talks before draft
The Giants tried to trade for the Patriots’ No. 3 pick on Draft day in April. HBO’s “Hard Knocks” shared a clip of the actual trade talks.
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Debate: Can Drake Maye transform the Patriots in his rookie season?
Michael Holley and Greg Bedard debate whether or not Drake Maye could move the needle for the Patriots in 2024 similarly to how C.J. Stroud transformed the Texans in 2023.
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Patriots reportedly made this Brandon Aiyuk trade offer before NFL Draft
The Patriots reportedly were one of several teams that showed interest in trading for Brandon Aiyuk before the 2024 NFL Draft. Here’s what they offered at that time.
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Patriots fans will enjoy this Drake Maye clip from ‘Hard Knocks'
UNC quarterback Drake Maye didn’t just impress the Patriots during the pre-2024 NFL Draft process. He impressed the Giants, too.
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What's the most likely scenario for Drake Maye this season?
What will we see from Drake Maye this year? Tom E. Curran and Andrew Callahan share their predictions
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Report: Patriots, QB Drake Maye agree to terms on rookie contract
The Patriots have agreed to terms with Drake Maye, the No. 3 pick in the 2024 NFL Draft, on his rookie contract.
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Why Ja'Lynn Polk's skill set makes him good fit for Drake Maye
NBC Sports’ Connor Rogers joined the Next Pats Podcast to explain why rookie WR Ja’Lynn Polk’s intangibles make him a great fit for the Patriots.
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Early predictions for Patriots' five most impactful rookies in 2024
With rookie minicamp concluded, Phil Perry shares his way-too-early predictions for the most impactful Patriots rookies in 2024.
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Draft Analyst: Maye's strengths make him a great pick for Pats
NBC Sports NFL Draft analyst Connor Rogers joins Phil Perry on the Next Pats podcast to break down why he had Drake Maye as his second-ranked QB in this year’s draft.
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NFL Draft Analyst: Pats WR Ja'Lynn Polk a ‘natural pass-catcher'
NBC Sports NFL Draft analyst Connor Rogers joins Phil Perry on the Next Pats podcast to explain why Ja’Lynn Polk’s intangibles make him a great addition for the Patriots.
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Yates: Patriots should follow CJ Stroud method with Drake Maye
ESPN’s Field Yates joined Phil Perry on “The Next Pats Podcast” to discuss when the right time will be for the Patriots to start Drake Maye
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Field Yates on Patriots draft pick Ja'Lynn Polk
Field Yates joins Phil Perry on “The Next Pats Podcast”, and he wouldn’t be surprised if Ja’Lynn Polk is one of the best receivers from this draft class
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Field Yates: Ja'Lynn Polk is NOT N'Keal Harry
ESPN’s Field Yates joins Phil Perry on “The Next Pats Podcast” to talk about how Ja’Lynn Polk has a chance to be a big contributor soon, and Patriots fans shouldn’t worry about him being the next N’Keal Harry
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Patriots Mailbag: WR trade targets and imagining an alternate draft
What would a “best player available” draft have looked like, and which receiver should the Patriots pursue via trade? Phil Perry breaks it all down in his Patriots Mailbag.
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Perry: Wolf ‘overwhelming favorite' to be named Pats' top exec
Phil Perry, Tom Curran and Mike Giardi react to reports that the Patriots are moving forward with an official search and hiring process for their next general manager.
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Breer: Patriots ‘unlikely' to trade for star wide receiver
Sports Illustrated’s Albert Breer reports that the Patriots are ‘unlikely’ to pursue 49ers WRs Brandon Aiyuk or Deebo Samuel.
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Breer: Patriots ‘unlikely' to trade for star wide receiver
Albert Breer and Mike Giardi break down why it’s unlikely the Patriots will go after a star receiver this offseason
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How Maye's offensive situation compares to other first-round QBs
NBC Sports’ Chris Simms and Mike Florio handed out their grades for the offensive situations of first-round QBs Drake Maye, J.J. McCarthy, and Caleb Williams.