Pats Interference Football Podcast

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The Boston Sports Journal's Mike Giardi returns to the show to share his observations from minicamp, including Drake Maye's play and Stefon Diggs' first press conference since the boat video. Later, the guys name the Patriots' offseason MVP, best offensive and defensive rookies and more

0:00 - Intro

2:50 - Takeaways from Patriots minicamp

4:46 - Takeaways from Stefon Diggs press conference

8:41 - How did Stefon Diggs look at minicamp

12:21 - Takeaways from Patriots minicamp

12:57 - Drake Maye’s performance at minicamp

19:22 - DeMario Douglas pe...

On this episode of Pats Interference with Andrew Callahan, MassLive's Chris Mason joins the show to swap lists with Andrew covering the most intriguing Patriots — from the locker room to the coaching staff and front office — ahead of the 2025 season. Later, the guys answer your mailbag questions. All that, and much more!

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The Boston Herald's Doug Kyed returns to discuss Stefon Diggs' appearance at Patriots practice amid minor controversy, how he looked, David Andrews' retirement ceremony and everything we saw and learned at the last Patriots OTAs open to reporters. Please consider donating to Doug's campaign to fight cancer here: https://pages.lls.org/voy/ma/ma25/acallahan

0:00 - Welcome in Guest

3:01 - Thoughts on viral Stefon Diggs Yacht video

6:05 - Stefon Diggs present at OTAs

13:01 - David Andrews Retires from NFL

21:32 - Prizepicks

23:11 - Who h...

ESPN's Seth Wickersham returns to promote his upcoming book "American Kings: A Biography of the Quarterback," and discuss his reporting on Drake Maye. Later, Andrew and Seth discuss how Josh McDaniels will handle Maye and the latest Bill Belichick drama. Andrew also hits on the news out of Foxboro, including Stefon Diggs' viral video.

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CLNS Media's Taylor Kyles and Sports Illustrated's Mike Kadlick join the show to share their takeaways from Tuesday's OTA practice, where Drake Maye threw four interceptions, Christian Gonzalez caught two picks and the rookies stood out on a pass-happy day.

0:00 - Introduce Guests

2:11 - Takeaways from Patriots OTAs

10:15 - Drake Maye Throws 4 Interceptions at OTAs

19:38 - Favorite throw from Drake Maye?

21:10 - Takeaways from Will Campbell at OTAs

28:30 - Takeaways from TreVeyon Henderson at OTAs

31:43 - Prizepicks

33:55 - Positional Rotation...

Bob Socci, the radio voice of the Patriots, joins Andrew to break down every game on the Patriots' 2025 schedule. Bob and Andrew also predict the Pats' final record and offer rookie minicamp takeaways.

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The Boston Sports Journal's Mike Giardi returns to the show to answer a wide range of mailbag questions, including the Patriots' most improved position groups compared to last season. The guys also address UDFAs most likely to make the roster and new reporting on Bill Belichick's situation at UNC.

0:00 Welcome

2:02 Bill Belichick’s girlfriend reportedly banned from UNC Football facilities

7:01 Giardi on Stefon Diggs’ injury

8:44 Can the Patriots grab 2nd in the AFC East?

12:19 Giardi’s grade for the Patriots draft class

15:19 PrizePicks

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The Ringer's Danny Kelly returns to the show to offer a ceiling and floor for Will Campbell, TreVeyon Henderson and the Patriots' other top five draft picks. The guys also offer NFL comparisons for each prospect, then Andrew welcomes Carlos for his latest MailFan segment.

0:00 - Welcome Guest

1:00 - Danny’s Early Thoughts on Patriots Draft Class

3:10 - What is considered a successful draft for a team?

6:35 - Will Campbell

17:05 - TreVeyon Henderson

26:10 - Gametime

27:30 - Kyle Williams

34:35 - Jared Wi...

Enjoy a replay of Monday night's Patriots post-draft party co-hosted by Andrew and the Boston Herald's Doug Kyed. Together, they interview ESPN's Mina Kimes, Jason McCourty, Danny Kelly, Danny Heifetz, Phil Perry, Mike Giardi, Taylor Kyles, Michael Hurley, Sam Monson and Steve Palazzolo all about the Patriots draft and potential for next season.

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The Boston Herald's Doug Kyed joins the show to break down the Patriots' first four draft picks: LSU offensive tackle Will Campbell, Ohio State running back TreVeyon Henderson, Washington State wide receiver Kyle Williams and Georgia center Jared Wilson. The guys also discuss Eliot Wolf's comments Friday night and tease a mega post-draft Patriots show on Monday with Mina Kimes, Danny Kelly and others.

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On this episode of Pats Interference with Andrew Callahan, MassLive's Mark Daniels joins the show to swap final Patriots 7-round mock drafts with Andrew and discuss the latest rumors about a possible Kayshon Boutte trade. Plus, if the Patriots don't draft Will Campbell at No. 4 overall, who would they take? All that, and much more!

00:00 - Intro

02:30 - Pats’ 7th Rd picks

05:50 - 5th Rd picks

09:55 - Prizepicks

11:50 - Will Kayshon Boutte be traded?

17:15 - Pats’ Rd 4 Pick

20:20 - Importance of elf Day 2...

After a short introduction, we replay what Andrew and several media members — Doug Kyed, Mike Giardi, Jeff Howe, Mark Daniels and Michael Hurley — said what the Patriots will and should do with the No. 4 overall pick during last week's live Patriots Draught Party at Vitamin Sea Brewing. Later, the guys offer their favorite mid-round prospects for the Patriots and answer audience questions.

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0:00 Introduction

98.5 The Sports Hub's Alex Barth returns for the second annual Most Likely Patriots Draft Picks Draft. Together, Alex and Andrew take turns naming the seven prospects each of them see as most likely to become future Patriots. Later, they answer your mailbag questions.

0:00 - Welcome

2:45 - Most Likely Patriots Draft Picks Draft

5:27 - Will Campbell

7:45 - DT Ty Robinson, Nebraska

11:33 - S Andrew Mukuba, Texas

15:17 - Edge Barryn Sorrell, Texas

17:43 - Center Drew Kendall, Boston College

19:15 - Should Patriots Take...

NFL writer and analyst Dan Pizzuta joins Andrew to share their favorite defensive prospects for the Patriots in this draft and where each player might be picked. Andrew also welcomes a new MailFan, John Limberakis, to share how he sees the Patriots' draft and his own big board.

0:00 Intro

0:12 Today’s agenda

1:40 Sign up for tomorrow’s draft party!

3:08 Welcome back Dan Pizzuta

5:19 Ty Robinson, Nebraksa

10:58 Barryn Sorrell, Texas

15:01 Ashton Gillotte, Louisville

19:16 Jalon Walker, Georgia

25:43 Dan Pizzuta’s pick a...

In a solo episode, Andrew runs down his 12 best offensive prospect fits for the Patriots in this draft, from running backs and wide receivers to tight ends and offensive tackles.

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The Boston Sports Journal's Mike Giardi returns to the show to swap 7-round Patriots mock drafts, predicting every pick the Pats will make later this month. Later, Andrew welcomes Gary Langlais in a new MailFan segment to discuss why the Patriots should be tying themselves to Ashton Jeanty pre-draft.

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The Boston Herald's Doug Kyed returns to the show to break down why the Patriots traded Joe Milton to Dallas, what Josh McDaniels offense could look like and what else they learned from his press conference today. Later, they get into a big debate over Ashton Jeanty and take your mailbag questions.

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NBC Sports Boston's Tom E. Curran joins the show in Palm Beach to recap what we learned from Mike Vrabel and Robert Kraft at the NFL owners meetings. And did Eliot Wolf finally admit he's not making the draft picks?

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Mike Mutnansky, former WEEI host and MutStack.com founder, returns to the show to break down all angles of Stefon Diggs signing with the Patriots, from how he should help Drake Maye and the young receivers. Later, the guys discuss whether Diggs' arrival should change how the Pats approach the draft or our expectations for them next season.

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Andrew shares his instant reaction to the Patriots signing Stefon Diggs, then The Ringer's Brian Barrett rejoins the show to run down seven big questions still facing the Patriots after free agency. The guys cover how Josh McDaniels' offense will take shape, the next young receiver to break out and whether the front office can pull off the trades necessary to further improve the roster around Drake Maye.

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In a solo episode, Andrew covers the Patriots' recent addition of new center Garrett Bradbury, why April 1 could be the team's deadline to acquire 49ers wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk and later answers all your questions in a mega mailbag.

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In his Pats Interference debut, NFL analyst and writer Dan Pizzuta, currently with the 33rd Team, joins Andrew to discuss the Patriots’ offseason so far, how to approach the No. 4 overall pick, the team’s ceiling in 2025, whether Drake Maye could be a top-10 next season, and much more!

00:00 - Intro

01:10 - How much have the Patriots really improved?

03:30 - Impact of Mike Vrabel

06:30 - Josh McDaniels’ importance

10:15 - Pats’ remaining needs

18:45 - Predicting Pats record

21:09 - Prizepic...

On this episode of Pats Interference, Andrew Callahan is joined by The Boston Herald's Doug Kyed to discuss the Patriots' surprising release of David Andrews, what their next options are along the O-line and the newest report about Cooper Kupp. Later, the guys share takeaways from the Patriots' introductory press conference for free-agent signings Milton Williams, Carlton Davis, Robert Spillane and Morgan Moses. All that, and much more!

00:00 - Intro

01:45 - David Andrews released

08:10 - Replacing Andrews on the OL

13:00 - Prizepicks

14:26 - Patriots interested in Co...

The Boston Sports Journal's Mike Giardi returns to the show to grade six of the Patriots' free-agent signings from defensive tackle Milton Williams to new wide receiver Mack Hollins. Later, the guys discuss how the Patriots can still fill glaring needs at wide receiver and left tackle.

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0:00 Initial Reaction to Patriots Moves

12:40 Patriots went all out for Milton Williams

16:30 Who is left?

25:42 GRADES

25:50 Milton Williams Grade

36:49 Harold Landry Grade

42:52 Carlton Davis Grade

47:52 Robert Spillane Grade

59:08 M...

Field Yates, Devin McCourty, Mike Reiss, Bill Barnwell, Tom E. Curran, Taylor Kyles, Michael Hurley & Meghan Ottolini joins this very special Patriots pre-agency party to discusses everything New England Patriots with Doug Kyed, Fitz & Andrew Callahan.

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0:00 - Intro

1:59 - Prizepicks

3:23 - Welcome to the show

15:33 - Meghan Ottolini joins

33:20 - Devin McCourty joins

48:50...

In a solo episode, Andrew shares why he's flip-flopped on the Patriots' best options with the No. 4 pick and previews a huge pre-agency episode later this week with special guests. Later, he answers your Patriots questions on wide receivers, free agency, the draft and more.

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5:50 - Will Campbell take

8:19 - Free agency discussion

10:10 - Patriots' signing strategy

12:04 - Draft pick strategy

15:13 - Ideal free agency outcome

17:46 - Receiver rankings

20:52...

The Boston Herald's Doug Kyed returns to the show to reveal everything he and Andrew learned at the NFL combine about the Patriots' plans for free agency, the draft and beyond. Doug and Andrew hit on the team's top free-agent targets, free agents they aren't targeting, trade rumors, the Krafts, Christian Barmore's status and more. Subscribe, rate and review the podcast to show your support!

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 From the NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis, Andrew and 98.5 The Sports Hub's Alex Barth discuss everything we learned from Mike Vrabel's press conference. Later, the guys discuss what they're looking forward to at the combine and whether the Patriots will be able to execute their free agency plans.

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NBC Sports Boston's Michael Holley returns to the show to share old stories from covering Mike Vrabel as a high school player, Patriots captain and more. Later, the guys set expectations for the Vrabel era and upcoming 2025 season.

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On this episode of Pats Interference with Andrew Callahan, The Boston Sports Journal's Mike Giardi returns to answer your mailbag questions, then go behind the scenes with Andrew at the NFL scouting combine and free agency. The guys share how teams, players and agents approach both landmark events on the league calendar and how they're preparing to cover them. All that, and much more!

00:00 - Intro

02:30 - Tee Higgins to get franchise tagged

07:55 - Chris Godwin pursuit

10:10 - Darius Slayton

15:20 - Davante Adams or Cooper Kupp?

In his show debut, Nick Cattles joins Andrew to break down the best and worst-case scenarios for the Patriots this offseason, from big free-agent additions, how to handle the No. 4 pick and whether the team should pull off a big trade in the coming weeks.

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Boston Globe media writer Chad Finn joins the show to take a big-picture look at the offseason, then dive into Super Bowl LIX from Patriots and broadcast perspectives. Will this be Tom Brady's last game as a broadcaster? Did he live up to expectations? Later, the guys take turns building out a drinking game based on what Brady will say during the Super Bowl broadcast Sunday.

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Ex-WEEI host Mike Mutnansky returns to the show to discuss why he believes Josh McDaniels' hire is still being underrated and the new names on the Patriots' coaching staff. Later, the guys hand out their favorite Super Bowl prop bets and lineups at PrizePicks.

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On this episode of Pats Interference, Andrew Callahan ranks the patriots' 12 biggest trade chips this offseason. And if the Pats are going to offer a trade for Myles Garrett, what would it take to get the deal done? Plus, and interview with Christian Gonzalez and Jonathan Jones from New Orleans. All that, and much more!

00:00 - Intro

01:00 - Patriots’ trade assets

02:33 - Demario Douglas

04:10 - Mike Onwenu

05:40 - Keion White

06:46 - Hunter Henry

08:06 - 4th Rd Pick

08:26 - Christian Barmore

The Boston Sports Journal's Mike Giardi returns to the show to share his best offensive and defensive fits among all the prospects he saw at the Senior Bowl. The guys also cover the latest they've heard on Mike Vrabel's impact, the Patriots' changing coaching staff and finish with an early Super Bowl thought.

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Patriots legend James White returns to the show to take us inside Josh McDaniels' offense, from play-calls to changes we can expect to see in 2025. Later, he names assistants he hopes join McDaniels in New England and describes how it felt scouting Mike Vrabel's defenses as an opponent.

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The Athletic's national NFL insider Jeff Howe returns to the show to grade the Patriots' hiring of Josh McDaniels, name players who will benefit most from his system and discuss potential offseason trades and the next assistants who could be hired. Later, the guys answer your mailbag questions.

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CLNS Media's Patriots reporter Taylor Kyles rejoins the show to cover how the Patriots could follow Washington's template for how to jump from a team with a top-5 draft pick and the most cap space in the NFL to a Wild Card berth the following year. Together, the guys map out plans for Drake Maye, the coaching staff, free agency and the draft ahead of a big 2025 season.

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In an exclusive interview, Patriots cornerback Jonathan Jones joins the show to cover his reaction to Mike Vrabel's hiring, Jerod Mayo's firing, how teammates reacted, whom he wants the Patriots to add to their coaching staff and later their roster during free agency. Finally, Jon makes a Super Bowl pick and shares how he'll be following the team's offseason.

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