Greg Bedard Patriots Podcast with Nick Cattles

BSJ's Greg Bedard recaps the events of Day 7 of Patriots Training Camp, including rookie Gabe Jacas getting some reps in after his lengthy contract dispute. Patriots on CLNS Media is Powered by: 💰 PrizePicks - Sign up at http://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/CLNS & Download the app today and use code CLNS to get $150 in lineups instantly if you win your first $5 lineup!

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BSJ's Greg Bedard reacts to what he saw from the Patriots on Day 6 of Training Camp. Greg reacts to the monster day from Patriots QB Drake Maye and discusses the continued improvement of the connection between Maye and A.J. Brown.

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BSJ's Greg Bedard reacts to what he saw from the Patriots on Day 5 of Training Camp. Reacting to the big days from Patriots WRs Kyle Williams & A.J. Brown.

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BSJ's Greg Bedard reacts to what he saw from the Patriots on Day 4 of Training Camp. He highlights a strong start to camp from Kayshon Boutte, Drake Maye and A.J. Brown's struggles to find some chemistry, some positive signs from the quarterback, and more. Then, Greg reveals some reporting on Gabe Jacas and what other teams thought of Gabe Jacas leading up to the NFL draft. Greg explains what teams knew and didn't know about Jacas' injury history.

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BSJ's Greg Bedard reacts to everything he saw from Day 2 of Patriots Training Camp in Foxborough. He discusses the disappointing display from Drake Maye and the Patriots offense, but points out one bright spot. Greg also praises the Patriots defense.

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BSJ's Greg Bedard reacts to everything he saw on day 1 of Patriots training camp in Foxborough. He comments on the performances of Drake Maye, Caleb Lomu, and others on the offense and reacts to the latest news surrounding Christian Gonzalez and Gabe Jacas.

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Greg goes solo to talk about the Christian Gonzalez contract situation, what each side is likely looking for, and whether there is a fair deal to be made. Greg also updates us on the Gabe Jacas situation, and reacts to the ESPN's positional poll. 0:00 - Welcome in 1:54 - What will happen with Patriots and Christian Gonzalez contract talks 16:16 - Latest with Patriots 2nd Round Pick Gabe Jacas 16:54 - Prizepicks 17:58 - Reaction to ESPN’s Positional Rankings of Patriots Players 18:47 - Greg thinks it’s a joke TreVeyon Henderson got receiving votes over Rhamondre Stevenson 19:51 - Reaction to ESPN’s Positional...

Greg Bedard answers your questions and breaks down everything to watch as Patriots training camp gets underway. Who are the real bubble players fighting for roster spots? Is the backup QB situation a legitimate concern? He digs into the O-line — Jared Wilson at center, the thin guard depth, Kyle Williams' development — and field listener questions on Drake Maye's pocket presence, the early schedule, and which undrafted free agents have a shot. A quick but packed camp preview to get you ready for the summer grind. 0:00 – Intro 0:36 – Players to watch at training camp 3:46 – Is the backup QB situation a concern? 5:45 – Listener Q&A...

Greg goes solo to talk about the Christian Gonzalez contract situation, what each side is likely looking for, and whether there is a fair deal to be made. Greg also updates us on the Gabe Jacas situation, and reacts to the ESPN's positional poll.

0:00 - Welcome in

1:54 - What will happen with Patriots and Christian Gonzalez contract talks

16:16 - Latest with Patriots 2nd Round Pick Gabe Jacas

16:54 - Prizepicks

17:58 - Reaction to ESPN’s Positional Rankings of Patriots Players

18:47 - Greg thinks it’s a joke T...

Greg responds to Christian Gonzalez's tweet this morning - which was totally fair (he's been a popular topic of conversation since he was a first-round pick) - and gives more context than what the aggregators put out there. Then Greg gives his initial defensive roster as part of his 53-man roster projection, which does NOT include a Gonzalez trade.

0:00 - Welcome in

1:18 - Greg responds to Christian Gonzalez tweet

18:26 - Prizepicks

20:00 - Greg Bedard’s Initial Patriots 53-Man Roster Projection on Defense

20:12 - EDGE Rusher

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Greg goes solo to talk about some Patriots nuggets in Seth Wickersham's Sean Payton piece and where Patriots players are falling on the ESPN positional surveys. And then Greg breaks down his initial 53-man roster on the offensive side of the ball, along with some pertinent questions.

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Greg and Nick discuss the final deal for AJ Brown, whether he's worth the risk, if Howie Roseman won the deal and what Brown will bring to the Patriots. Then they got into the state of the team after Julian Hill's injury, the Christian Gonzalez situation, and how the team is looking on the field. 00:00 Intro 00:55 Wishing Chris Gasper the best 03:19 Okay with the cost of A.J. Brown? 07:05 Why a first and a fifth-round pick was the price 19:54 PrizePicks 23:01 Latest on A.J. Brown’s degenerative knee 26:20 What does Brown bring to the offense 32:48 How big of a lo...

Greg and Nick continue their discussion on the buzz out of the Patriots' offseason practices, starting with the edge and Elijah Ponder and Dre'Mont Jones. They also delve into the personnel changes in the red zone by formation, and players who impressed like LB Khalil Jacobs, TE Tanner Arkin, WR Kyle Williams, DE Amari Gainer, S Mike Brown and a status update on TreVeyon Henderson.

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Greg and Nick discuss the status of the potential Christian Gonzalez contract extension, and the situation involving the Patriots’ second-round draft pick, Gabe Jacas. Then Greg gives his three up, three down from the mandatory minicamp.

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BSJ's Greg Bedard reacts to Day 1 of Patriots Minicamp, including what he saw from Drake Maye, A.J. Brown, Caleb Lomu and others on the Patriots offense, who were impressive today. Greg also discusses the return of Kayshon Boutte and Christian Gonzalez to practice. Patriots 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!

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Greg and Nick discuss the final deal for AJ Brown, whether he's worth the risk, if Howie Roseman won the deal and what Brown will bring to the Patriots. Then they got into the state of the team after Julian Hill's injury, the Christian Gonzalez situation, and how the team is looking on the field.

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Greg and Nick discuss a variety of topics, starting with the potential timing of the AJ Brown trade and continuing with the Patriots' practice: Mike Vrabel's media performance, no Christian Gonzalez, Drake Maye's inconsistent day, and Romeo Doubs' underwhelming debut.

0:00 - Welcome in!

0:31 - Latest on potential A.J. Brown trade to Patriots

11:37 - Takeaways from Mike Vrabel press conference yesterday

18:20 - Prizepicks

20:10 - How was Mike Vrabel coaching yesterday?

21:24 - Christian Gonzalez not in attendance at OTAs

24:05 - Drake Maye performance...

BSJ's Greg Bedard reacts to Day 1 of Patriots voluntary OTAs from Gillette Stadium. He shares his thoughts on what he saw from Drake Maye, Caleb Lomu, Will Campbell, Romeo Doubs, and several others at practice and reacts to comments from Mike Vrabel, Drake Maye, and Milton Williams, who all spoke today.

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Greg and Nick address the rumor that Greg once applied for a Patriots front office position and Bill Belichick's role in it. Greg then tells a Belichick story where the former Patriots head coach encouraged him to take the MMQB job. Finally, Greg and Nick discuss the latest A.J. Brown rumors and what to expect from Kyle Williams heading into Year 2.

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BSJ’s Greg Bedard and Nick Cattles discuss Kayshon Boutte not being around the team before he's likely traded, Drake Maye against this schedule and internal raves, and answer BSJ member questions about A.J. Brown, Caleb Lomu, and

00:00 Intro 

00:50 Thoughts on 2028 draft and 2030 Super Bowl locations

03:12 Thoughts on Kayshon Boutte situation

05:55 What to the Patriots need from Maye this year? + thoughts on the schedule

12:40 How much playing time will Lomu get? 

16:59 PrizePicks

18:56 Why do the Patriots undervalue the LB position?

23:15 Ho...

On this LIVE episode of the Greg Bedard Patriots Podcast Greg goes live with CLNS Media's John Zannis as the guys give their instant reaction to the Patriots Schedule for the 2026-2027 season. They take a look at all the crucial matchups and breakdown the important games for the Patriots this upcoming season and look at the path for them returning to the playoffs. Can the Patriots build off the success from Year 1 under Mike Vrabel that saw the team go 14-3, win the AFC Championship, as well as claim the AFC East title before falling short in the...

On this episode of The Greg Bedard Patriots Podcast w/ Nick Cattles, Greg and Nick break down the Patriots' rookie minicamp practice, including the top draft picks and a late-round selection that impressed the most.

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BSJ's Greg Bedard and Nick Cattles discuss the latest in a potential A.J. Brown trade with the latest reporting being the Patriots might have to give up 2027 2nd & 2028 1st for Brown. In which Greg does not want to do that and makes his final offer for what he would give up for A.J. Brown. They also discuss which veterans on Patriots could be in roster danger, and finally they look ahead to upcoming Patriots rookie minicamp.

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BSJ's Greg Bedard and Nick Cattles dive into a mailbag of questions from Boston Sports Journal members.  They discuss the potential of a Mike Onwenu holdout and Greg explains why it makes more sense for Patriots to give up 2028 1st then 2027 1st for A.J. Brow

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BSJ's Greg Bedard and Nick Cattles dive into a mailbag of questions from Boston Sports Journal members. They discuss which Patriots could make a jump next season, how the Vrabel saga could've gone differently, and several topics surrounding the Patriots' 2026 draft class. Greg gives insight into how the organization is feeling about the class and breaks down the impact of Mike Vrabel's absence on day 3.

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Greg and Nick discuss the Patriots complete 2026 NFL Draft Class and look at what to make of these picks. Greg explains why he likes a lot of the picks the Patriots made in this draft. He does not think many of these players will be contributing year 1 and he is fine with that. He also has a message for people who think because the Patriots draft 2 OT that Will Campbell is on the hot seat. He completely shuts down that idea.

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Greg Bedard and Mike Giardi react to the Patriots selecting Illinois EDGE Gabe Jacas with the 55th pick and TE Eli Raridon with the 95th pick in the 2026 NFL Draft on a new episode of the Greg Bedard Patriots Podcast/All 32 NFL Podcast crossover. The guys break down what both players bring to New England, how they fit the roster, and what these picks say about the Patriots’ draft strategy. Patriots 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 li...

Greg and Nick go LIVE to discuss what to make of the news that Vrabel would miss Day 3 of the draft, whether yesterday's presser moved the needle in any way, and if his job is secure. Then, they dive into Caleb Lomu, sharing their thoughts on him as a fit, concerns, and react to what Eliot Wolf said about the Patriots' first-round pick. Later, they evaluate the Patriots' roster needs heading into rounds 2 and 3 tonight.

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Greg Bedard of Boston Sports Journal provides instant analysis of the Patriots trading up to select Caleb Lomu with the 28th overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft. How will the tackle from Utah fit into the Patriots' offensive line room?

A dominant pass protector, his PFF pass-blocking grade of 82.1 ranked 28th among all qualified offensive tackles in 2025. A four-star recruit out of Highland High School in Arizona, Lomu was ranked the No. 21 tackle in the country and earned Freshman All-American honors in his first season at Utah. At 6'6", he's got the size, athleticism...

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...

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)

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

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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.

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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...

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 Ma...

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.

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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.

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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.

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.

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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.

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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 PrizeP...

On this LIVE episode of the Greg Bedard Patriots Podcast w/ Nick Cattles, Greg and Nick react to the latest NFL free agency moves. Including instant reaction to the Patriots signing of Romeo Doubs. They also discuss how by getting Doubs it doesn’t rule them out of the race for AJ Brown. They also react to the Patriots new additions and loses so far entering day 2 of free agency.

0:00 - Welcome in!

1:17 - Reaction to Patriots signing Romeo Doubs

9:15 - Patriots signing Doubs won’t stop them from pursuing A.J...