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BSJ's Greg Bedard and Nick Cattles react to first comments made by Mike Vrabel following the controversial story involving the New England Patriots head coach and Dianna Russini, a former reporter at The Athletic. Greg discusses how the Patriots head coach heading into his second season had to address the topic before his players would be asked about it. The guys then breakdown the latest news surrounding the Patriots and Eagles in a potential A.J. Brown trade with the latest report coming from Adam Schefter that the Patriots are the leader in the clubhouse for him. Which leads Greg to say he would be STUNNED if Brown was not a Patriot. They also discuss the idea of Kayshon Boutte potentially being on his way out if the Patriots were to acquire the Eagles WR. Finally the guys wrap things up with Greg breaking down his favorite targets for the Patriots ahead of Thursday’s NFL Draft. Greg Bedard Patriots Podcast on CLNS Media is Powered by: 💰 Prize Picks - Sign up at http://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/CLNS & Download the app today and use code CLNS to get $50 in lineups after you play your first $5 lineup! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

BSJ's Greg Bedard and Nick Cattles get you ready for the upcoming NFL Draft by taking a look at the latest Mock Drafts from people who cover the Patriots to the top NFL Draft analysts. Greg explains why he would rather draft Denzel Boston at 31 than trade for A.J. Brown. 0:00 - Welcome in 1:03 - Evaluation of 2026 NFL Draft Class 7:16 - Looking back at Mike Vrabel’s history of Drafting 12:41 - Reaction to latest Patriots 1st Round Mock Draft Selections 12:53 - Akheem Mesidor, EDGE, Miami (FL) 15:27 - Prizepicks 19:35 - Reaction to latest Patriots 1st Round Mock Draft Selections 19:45 - Emmanuel McNeil-Warren, S, Toledo 22:26 - Blake Miller, OT, Clemson 28:34 - Cashius Howell , Edge, Texas A&M 32:00 - Zion Young, Edge, Missouri 35:40 - R Mason Thomas, Edge, Oklahoma 41:02 - Keylan Rutledge, G/C, Georgia Tech 43:01 - Jacob Rodriguez, LB, Texas Tech 49:03 - Malachi Lawrence, EDGE, UCF 52:24 - Denzel Boston, WR, Washington 57:49 - Wrapping up Greg Bedard Patriots Podcast on CLNS Media is Powered by: 💰 Prize Picks - Sign up at http://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/CLNS & Download the app today and use code CLNS to get $50 in lineups after you play your first $5 lineup! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

BSJ's Greg Bedard and Nick Cattles react to Eliot Wolf's pre-draft press conference. They discuss his comments on the Patriots' draft strategy, Mike Vrabel's involvement in the process, and how Wolf views certain positions in the draft. Then the guys discuss the latest on A.J. Brown and whether the Patriots are hinting at drafting a WR instead of trading for Brown. ⏰EPISODE TIMELINE⏰ 00:00 Intro 00:32 Reacting to Eliot Wolf’s press conference: this year’s draft talent, Patriots strategy 10:43 Wolf on what he looks for with edge prospects 15:21 PrizePicks 19:29 Subscribe to Boston Sports Journal! 19:46 Have the Patriots improved since the Super Bowl? 22:51 Wolf on Mike Vrabel’s involvement in the draft process 27:08 Thoughts on Mike Vrabel situation, how this could affect the team 37:47 Wolf on the linebacker class 39:22 Could the Patriots draft a WR instead of trading for A.J. Brown? 50:25 Wolf on top 30 visits 54:55 Thanks for watching! The Greg Bedard Patriots Podcast on CLNS is Powered by: 💰 Prize Picks - https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/CLNS 📲Sign up at http://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/CLNS & Download the app today and use code CLNS to get $50 in daily fantasy lineups when you play your first $5 lineup! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

BSJ's Greg Bedard and Nick Cattles address the Mike Vrabel situation and answer mailbag questions from BSJ members. They discuss the 2026 finalists for the Patriots Hall of Fame, draft needs, Kyle Williams' role, potential trade offers for Mike Onwenu, and Stephon Gilmore's retirement. ⏰EPISODE TIMELINE⏰ 00:00 Intro 00:57 Mike Vrabel situation 20:50 PrizePicks 22:40 Rob Gronkowski, Logan Mankins and Adam Vinatieri announced as Patriots Hall of Fame finalists 24:45 Which position could the Patriots double-dip in during the draft? 27:25 Could the Patriots get reasonable trade offers for Mike Onwenu? 32:57 Where can Kyle Williams be most effective for the Patriots? 35:47 Rocket Money 37:18 Are the Patriots in a position to draft best player available? 40:24 Greg’s experience at NFL Annual League Meetings 47:00 Former Patriots CB Stephon Gilmore announces retirement 50:39 Thanks for watching! The Greg Bedard Patriots Podcast on CLNS is Powered by: 💰 Prize Picks - https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/CLNS 📲Sign up at http://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/CLNS & Download the app today and use code CLNS to get $50 in daily fantasy lineups when you play your first $5 lineup! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

BSJ's Greg Bedard and Nick Cattles discuss the latest Patriots news which starts with the news of Marte Mapu’s release which leads to a longer conversation about Patriots pass draft struggles. They also discuss the idea of a potential QB salary cap coming into the NFL and look at the impact that could have. The guys then dip into a mailbag of Patriots questions with Greg even making a bold prediction that has Romeo Doubs having career highs in catches & receiving yards this season. 0:00 - Welcome in! 1:00 - Patriots release LB Marte Mapu 2:56 - Looking back on Patriots Draft Classes from 2022-2024 9:07 - Looking at potential QB salary cap in NFL 21:44 - Prizepicks 23:23 - Looking at Christian Gonzalez extension 29:18 - Thoughts on Patriots WR room 31:52 - Rocket Money 33:26 - Impact on Gilliam & AVT this season 35:50 - Expectations for Romeo Doubs 37:44 - 2025 Draft Class expectations in year 2 41:33 - Wrapping up! Greg Bedard Patriots Podcast on CLNS Media is Powered by: 💰 Prize Picks - Sign up at http://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/CLNS & Download the app today and use code CLNS to get $50 in lineups after you play your first $5 lineup! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

BSJ's Greg Bedard and Nick Cattles discuss the latest Patriots news following the Annual NFL League Meetings. They give thoughts on the state of the A.J. Brown deal, Robert Kraft and Mike Vrabel's expectations for next season, and whether the Patriots are committed to Christian Gonzalez. They also react to all of Mike Vrabel's noteworthy comments from Arizona, including his sparring with Greg over whether he has a blind spot for former players. The Greg Bedard Patriots Podcast on CLNS is Powered by: 💰 Prize Picks - https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/CLNS 📲Sign up at http://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/CLNS & Download the app today and use code CLNS to get $50 in lineups after you play your first $5 lineup! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Greg Bedard and Nick Cattles first react to the news of Tom Brady asking the NFL about a potential comeback. They then discuss how much urgency the Patriots should have regarding the Christian Gonzalez situation, and debate whether New England has enough in the wide receiver room right now, and if A.J. Brown is worth bringing in. The Greg Bedard Patriots Podcast on CLNS is Powered by: 💰 Prize Picks - https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/CLNS 📲Sign up at http://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/CLNS & Download the app today and use code CLNS to get $50 in lineups after you play your first $5 lineup! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

BSJ's Greg Bedard and Nick Cattles discuss the latest Patriots moves from cutting Josh Dobbs to signing OT James Hudson III. They also discuss how the Patriots should draft with the 31st pick if it should be by team need or best player available. Then they dip into a mailbag of questions hitting on the latest on a potential Patriots trade for Eagles WR A.J. Brown and discuss if it’s a better idea if Patriots traded up in the draft rather than trade for Brown and Greg says he would rather trade up then trade for Brown. 0:00 - Intro 0:28 - Patriots sign OT James Hudson III 4:05 - Should Patriots take an O-Linemen at 31? 10:35 - Patriots release QB Josh Dobbs 17:37 - Patriots Host Texas A&M WR KC Concepcion on Top 30 visit 21:07 - Prizepicks 23:00 - Will Patriots draft best player available at 31? 25:30 - Do Patriots need to draft a run stopper? 27:04 - Latest surrounding A.J. Brown trade between Patriots-Eagles 37:24 - Should Patriots trade up in 1st round? 39:37 - Subscribe to the podcast! 40:15 - Is Eliot Wolf’s role as diminished as we thought? 49:00 - Is Patriots drafting a WR in first 2 rounds a concern for Kyle Williams? 50:28 - Wrapping up! Greg Bedard Patriots Podcast on CLNS Media is Powered by: 💰 Prize Picks - Sign up at http://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/CLNS & Download the app today and use code CLNS to get $50 in lineups after you play your first $5 lineup! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

BSJ's Greg Bedard and Nick Cattles give you their latest takes on a potential Patriots trade for Eagles WR A.J. Brown. Greg explains why he'd be hesitant to give up 2027 draft picks for a 'declining' player. The guys also discuss whether Mike Vrabel is worth trusting on this one and the consequences if things go south with Brown. The Greg Bedard Patriots Podcast on CLNS is Powered by: 💰 Prize Picks - https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/CLNS 📲Sign up at http://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/CLNS & Download the app today and use code CLNS to get $50 in lineups after you play your first $5 lineup! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

BSJ's Greg Bedard and Nick Cattles recap the Patriots' free agency moves. How much have they improved? Which areas need addressing in the draft? Greg breaks down what he's seen on film from the Patriots' latest additions. ⏰EPISODE TIMELINE⏰ 00:00 Intro 00:27 Thoughts on Kevin Byard signing. Is he an upgrade over Hawkins? 06:43 Thoughts on Julian Hill signing 10:40 Greg reacts to Romeo Doubs’ film. Is he a good fit? 12:01 Reacting to Chaisson signing with Washington 15:10 How much of a need is edge? 19:03 PrizePicks 20:15 Subscribe to Patriots Press Pass! 20:34 Thoughts on KJ Britt signing 22:31 Thoughts on Maxx Crosby’s failed move to the Ravens 27:38 Will the Patriots keep Christian Barmore? 29:46 Are the Patriots done in free agency? Is there still a chance to get AJ Brown? 39:20 Bedard’s offseason checklist 48:25 Thanks for watching The Greg Bedard Patriots Podcast on CLNS is Powered by: 💰 Prize Picks - https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/CLNS 📲Sign up at http://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/CLNS & Download the app today and use code CLNS to get $50 in lineups after you play your first $5 lineup! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices