Pats Interference Football Podcast
The Boston Herald's Andrew Callahan covers everything New England Patriots in a brand new podcast blending good fun with hard reporting on the NFL's most successful franchise. Find wide-ranging interviews every week with people around the league and Boston sports media, plus occasional quick-hitters from anonymous front-office executives and scouts. Each episode will deliver insight into Bill Belichick, Mac Jones, the Patriots' revamped defense, front office and more on what will happen in Foxboro. Have a question? Ask Andrew on Twitter and hear the answer read during Pats Interference's weekly mailbag segment. Learn and laugh first, rate and review later...
Christian Gonzalez, Gabe Jacas' situation and more Patriots mailbag
In a solo episode, Andrew answers all of your Patriots questions from Twitter and Bluesky on whether Christian Gonzalez will get a contract extension, the latest on rookie OLB Gabe Jacas and how to work around poor tight end depth. Pats Interference 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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What analytics say about Patriots' odds in 2026
Aaron Schatz, ESPN NFL analyst, Football Outsiders founder and the godfather of football analytics, joins the show to share what the numbers from his 2026 season preview say about the Patriots. The guys also cover Drake Maye projections, what to expect from the defense, how A.J. Brown changed season expectations and where Aaron disagrees with the numbers. Pre-order the FTN Football Almanac here: https://ftnfantasy.com/almanac
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What we learned at Patriots minicamp and Christian Gonzalez's future
In this crossover episode of Pats Interference and All 32 NFL Podcast, Andrew Callahan and Mike Giardi discuss the latest Patriots happenings from mandatory minicamp. They evaluate the performances of A.J. Brown and Drake Maye while attempting to predict the future for disgruntled stars Christian Gonzalez and Kayshon Boutte. 0:00 - Intro 1:45 - Minicamp Takeaway: What's the Big Picture Story? 6:41 - Julian Hill Season-Ending Injury and Impact 12:13 - Offensive Lineman Packages 15:00 - PrizePicks 16:37 - Receiver Depth Chart & Minicamp Reps 21:21 - Edge vs. Defensive Tackle Depth 27:30 - Jack Gibbons & the Linebacker Depth 29:02 - Cornerback Depth Behind Christian Gonzalez 30:14 - AJ Brown...
A.J. Brown scores 2 TDs, defense heats up late at Patriots minicamp Day 3
In a final mini-episode from Foxboro, Andrew recaps the last day of Patriots minicamp, where Drake Maye was knocked to the ground at the end, A.J. Brown caught two touchdowns and made the Play of the Day, Kayshon Boutte took a step back, and a new player was absent.
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Drake Maye's "new tools" and a major focus at Patriots minicamp Day 2
In a mini episode from Foxboro, Andrew recaps the second day of Patriots minicamp where Drake Maye worked hard at the line of scrimmage, Caleb Lomu kept taking reps at right tackle and the offense and defense practiced at less than full speed.
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Drake Maye sharp, Christian Gonzalez limited at Patriots minicamp Day 1
In a mini episode from Foxboro, Andrew recaps the first day of Patriots minicamp where Drake Maye was nearly flawless, A.J. Brown caught a couple passes, Christian Gonzalez showed up and lots more.
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A.J. Brown Makes Patriots AFC Favorites
Andrew Callahan and Mike Giardi discuss the Patriots acquiring A.J. Brown from Philadelphia. The two talk about the cost, the player, how he helps, and what this move says about Mike Vrabel.
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Who Will Be Patriots Starting Left Tackle Caleb Lomu or Will Campbell?
Filling in for the esteemed Andrew Callahan, Mike Giardi welcomes NBC Sports Boston's Phil Perry on the podcast for a game of buy or sell. The guys discuss the Patriots rookie first round pick Caleb Lomu and if the Rookie will start 6 games at Left Tackle for the team?
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Could Drake Maye be better next year thanks to the Super Bowl Loss?
Filling in for the esteemed Andrew Callahan, Mike welcomes NBC Sports Boston's Phil Perry on the podcast for a game of buy or sell. Among the topics: Drake Maye TD passes, and where he will finish in MVP voting. The two also peel the curtain back on Maye's mindset.
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A game of buy or sell with Phil Perry
Filling in for the esteemed Andrew Callahan, Mike welcomes NBC Sports Boston's Phil Perry on the podcast for a game of buy or sell. Among the topics: Drake Maye TD passes, AJ Brown yards and Caleb Lomu starts...at left tackle. The two also peel the curtain back on Maye's mindset, the Pats plan at RB, and what is too much to give up for Brown.
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Forgotten Patriots to watch in 2026
In this episode, Alex Barth and Brian Hines of the Patriots Beat Podcast fill in for Andrew Callahan to discuss some of the forgotten faces around the Patriots roster that could resurface in 2026. They discuss potential candidates at the tackle, guard, linebacker, fullback, tight end, and special teams positions.
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Patriots Year 2 leap predictions, position battles and mailbag
In a solo episode, Andrew answers all of your mailbag questions from the fiercest position battle to come this summer, 2025 draft pick most likely to make a Year 2 leap and the 2026 draft pick with the most potential.
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Patriots draft grades and best picks with Mike Giardi
The Boston Sports Journal's Mike Giardi joins the show to grade the Patriots' draft class and name the rookies most likely to make an impact in 2026. Later, Andrew and Mike wrap up on Mike Vrabel's absence on Day 3, the imminent A.J. Brown trade and more.
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The most likely Patriots draft picks draft with Alex Barth
98.5 The Sports Hub’s Alex Barth joins the show for the third annual most likely Patriots draft picks draft with Andrew. The guys each select 6 prospects they think have the highest odds of becoming Patriots by the end of the weekend, from top edge rushers to a Day 2 wide receiver and surprise Day 3 picks.
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Best of 2025 Patriots Interviews! Featuring Rhamondre Stevenson, Pop Douglas, Hunter Henry, and more!
In a special episode, relive our best Patriots player interviews from the season, featuring Rhamondre Stevenson, Pop Douglas, Hunter Henry, Christian Barmore, and others, who shared their aliases, special talents, locker-room secrets, and more.
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Patriots Trade Marte Mapu to Texans + Mailbag
CLNS Media's Taylor Kyles and SI's Mike Kadlick fill in for Andrew Callahan on this episode of Pats Interference, breaking down the Patriots' trade of LB Marte Mapu to the Texans before answering all of your mailbag questions!
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Patriots 7-round mock drafts with Dan Pizzuta
NFL analyst Dan Pizzuta returns to the show to complete two 7-round Patriots mock drafts with Andrew. The guys cover what Eliot Wolf should do in the draft, then what the Pats will do using Pro Football Focus' mock draft simulator. Later, Dan reveals some of his favorite players in this draft.
0:00 - Welcome on Guest Dan Pizzuta
0:39 - 7-Round Patriots Mock Draft
1:24 - Patriots 1st Mock Draft what they should do
3:00 - How should Patriots attack this draft
6:21 - 1st Patriots mock draft is underway!
What Mike Vrabel wants from Drake Maye in 2026 and NFL owners meetings takeaways
CLNS Media's John Zannis joins Andrew to host and run down 10 Patriots takeaways, including what Mike Vrabel wants to see most from Drake Maye next season, Vrabel's latest comments on A.J. Brown and TreVeyon Henderson's social media posts.
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10 Patriots draft prospects who best fit Mike Vrabel
CBS Sports' JP Acosta returns to the show to break down the draft prospects who best fit Mike Vrabel's vision. Andrew and JP scout multiple edge rushers, linebackers, safeties and offensive linemen who could end up in New England.
0:00 - Welcome in Guest
0:40 - Patriots Draft Prospects who best fit Mike Vrabel’s vision
2:14 - Blake Miller, OT, Clemson
7:50 - Gabe Jacas, Edge, Illinois
11:51 - Zion Young, Edge, Missouri
14:52 - R Mason Thomas, Edge, Oklahoma
20:18 - Jacob Rodriguez, LB, Texas Tech
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The stakes of the Patriots' draft and most likely 1st-round targets
98.5 The Sports Hub's Alex Barth joins the show to cover the stakes of the Patriots' 2026 draft, their ideal draft strategy, prospects to know at the No. 31 overall pick, sleeper positions of interest and whether he would trade a first-round pick for A.J. Brown.
0:00 - Welcome in Guest Alex Barth
3:20 - What’s at stake this year for Patriots with this draft?
15:07 - What should Patriots goal be walking away from this draft?
24:17 - Prizepicks
25:56 - Potential draft targets for Patriots at 31
32:22 - Will Pa...
Where the Patriots rank among AFC contenders post-free agency
The Ringer's Brian Barrett joins the show to rank the top eight teams in the AFC. Andrew and Brian debate whether the Patriots trail Buffalo and/or Denver, while hitting on other 2025 playoff teams and the Chiefs.
0:00 - Welcome in Brian Barrett
0:30 - Power Ranking the AFC
3:38 - Power Ranking the AFC: 8. Kansas City Chiefs
11:37 - Power Ranking the AFC: 7. Jacksonville Jaguars
16:56 - Power Ranking the AFC: 6. Los Angeles Chargers
23:09 - Power Rankings for AFC: 4. Houston Texans
25:20 - Brian’s Power Rankings fo...
Are the Patriots better now than they were in the Super Bowl?
In a solo episode, Andrew answers all of your mailbag questions from A.J. Brown to the draft, free agency, a 2026 breakout candidate and whether the Patriots are a better team now than they were in Super Bowl LX.
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Patriots free-agent grades and Eliot Wolf reviews Patriots' offseason
MassLive's Mark Daniels returns to the show to hand out grades for each of the Patriots' free-agent signings from Kevin Byard to Romeo Doubs and Julian Hill. Mark also shares what Eliot Wolf shared about the team's offseason so far during his press conference Thursday and what might come next.
0:00 - Welcome in Mark Daniels!
0:45 - Takeaways from Patriots Free Agent Introductions
4:55 - Takeaways from Eliot Wolf Press Conference yesterday
8:07 - Patriots sign S Kevin Byard
12:28 - Patriots sign WR Romeo Doubs
16:37 - Patriots...
Why the Patriots wisely slowplayed free agency and Romeo Doubs signs
The Boston Sports Journal's Mike Giardi joins the show to break down why the Patriots mostly sat out Days 1 and 2 of free agency, plus the Dre'Mont Jones, Alijah Vera-Tucker and Reggie Gilliam signings. Later, the guys share how rival executives reacted to the Pats' moves and predict what they will do to solve their No. 1 receiver problem. Subscribe to our YouTube channels: @PatriotsPressPass and @_AndrewCallahan for more content. 0:00 Patriots add Guard Alijah Vera-Tucker late Monday night 4:59 Grading Romeo Doubs signing 5:40 Patriots approach to free agency 9:15 Giardi likes the Doubs signing the most 20:12 Patriots have leverage for AJ Brown now? 25:15 Ca...
Alec Pierce, A.J. Brown and Patriots free agency predictions
NFL analyst Dan Pizzuta joins the show for an all-prediction episode cover whether the Patriots trade for A.J. Brown, sign Alec Pierce and which pass rusher(s) they add. Plus, who will be the best signing in free agency?
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Patriots free agency wish lists with Aaron Schatz
Aaron Schatz, ESPN analyst, Football Outsiders founder and the godfather of football analytics, joins the show to swap free agency wish lists with Andrew. The guys pick one big-ticket item, two mid-level veterans and two bargain-bin players to help push the Patriots back towards the Super Bowl.
0:00 - Welcome in Guest Aaron Schatz
4:53 - Patriots Free Agency Wish List
5:12 - FB Reggie Gilliam, Bills
7:59 - OG Joel Bitonio, Browns
10:05 - Resign OT Thayer Munford Jr.
11:55 - Future of Khyiris Tonga with Patriots
13:47...
Inside the Patriots’ free agency and trade plans
The Boston Herald’s Doug Kyed returns to the show to reveal what he and Andrew learned from league sources at the combine. The guys cover the Patriots’ top targets, plus where they stand on A.J. Brown, Maxx Crosby, Stefon Diggs, Christian Barmore and more.
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Patriots' trade buzz rising at NFL combine
NBC Sports Boston's Phil Perry joins Andrew in Indianapolis to discuss what Mike Vrabel and Eliot Wolf said this week about a possible A.J. Brown trade at the NFL combine. The guys also cover the Patriots' upcoming decisions on Stefon Diggs and Christian Barmore, why neither player seems safe and the latest on a Christian Gonzalez extension.
0:00 - Intro
0:48 - Takeaways from Mike Vrabel and Eliot Wolf Press Conferences
7:18 - Future of Stefon Diggs with Patriots
13:04 - Ranking who is most likely to be on Patriots next...
The 7 most interesting figures of the Patriots offseason
The Ringer's Brian Barrett joins the show to draft the most interesting people of the Patriots' offseason, from Stefon Diggs to a rival GM, Christian Gonzalez and more.
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Rhamondre Stevenson, Pop Douglas and the best of 2025 Patriots interviews
In a special episode, relive our best Patriots player interviews from the season, featuring Rhamondre Stevenson, Hunter Henry, DeMario Douglas and others, who shared their aliases, special talents, locker-room secrets and more.
0:00 - Andrew introduction
2:35 - Rhamondre Stevenson
6:59 - Christian Barmore
11:34 - DeMario Douglas
16:27 - K'Lavon Chaisson
20:37 - Prizepicks
22:36 - Garrett Bradbury
26:47 - Hunter Henry
32:06 - Khyiris Tonga
36:31 - Carlton Davis
41:08 - Wrapping up!
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How Super Blow LX could change Patriots' offseason plan
The Boston Sports Journal's Mike Giardi returns for one last weekly show for a film-based look at the Patriots' loss to Seattle in Super Bowl LX, Drake Maye's play and a few coaching mistakes. Later, the guys discuss Will Campbell's future and how the loss should affect the team's plans in free agency before wrapping with a discussion about a Maxx Crosby trade.
0:00 - Initial thoughts from Patriots Super Bowl loss
6:40 - Looking at Patriots offensive struggles
20:15 - Looking at offensive line struggles
23:30 - Will Campbell Super Bowl...
7 Patriots takeaways from a sobering Super Blow LX loss
In a solo episode, Andrew shares his initial 7 takeaways from the Patriots' loss to Seattle in the Super Bowl, from Drake Maye's play to Josh McDaniels' plan and why the Pats will be back again in the Big Game.
0:00 - Patriots Lose to Seahawks initial thoughts
2:36 - Takeaway #1: Seahawks defense was really good
5:06 - Takeaway #2: Biggest blame is Patriots offensive staff & the pass protection
10:58 - Takeaway #3: Drake Maye held onto ball to long
12:48 - Takeaway #4: Thoughts on Drake getting a pain-killer shot before game
14:12...
Why I'm picking the Patriots to win and Super Bowl week stories
The Boston Herald's Doug Kyed makes his long-awaited return to the show to cover how the Patriots can handle Sam Darnold and the Seahawks' offense, then make his final predictions for Super Bowl LX. The guys also share stories from Super Bowl week and Radio Row.
0:00 - Welcome in Doug Kyed
1:04 - Drake Maye does not win MVP
2:50 - Mike Vrabel wins Coach of the Year
4:42 - What did we learn during Super Bowl week
6:42 - Patriots defense vs Seahawks run offense
10:25 - What c...
Patriots stories and Super Bowl picks with WRs Kendrick Bourne, Tyquan Thornton
Former Patriots wide receivers Kendrick Bourne and Tyquan Thornton join the show from Radio Row, with Bourne sharing his favorite stories about Drake Maye and Mike Vrabel, insights into the Seahawks' defense and a game pick. Later, Tyquan Thornton discusses his struggles in New England, playing with Patrick Mahomes and how he sees the Super Bowl unfolding.
0:00 - Welcome on Kendrick Bourne
0:33 - True or False with Kendrick Bourne
1:30 - Conversations with your former teammates
2:07 - Kendrick Bourne on Mike Vrabel
3:40 - Kendrick Bourne on Drake M...
How Drake Maye can crack Seattle's elite defense in Super Bowl LX
The Boston Sports Journal's Mike Giardi returns for his weekly appearance, this time to break down all angles of the Patriots offense versus the Seahawks' defense in Super Bowl LV. The guys cover the few cracks Josh McDaniels can exploit in Seattle's run defense, plus where Drake Maye can look deep for big plays. But how much confidence should the Pats have in their pass protection? And which wide receivers could have a big game? 0:00 - Welcome on Mike Giardi 2:22 - Initial impressions from Super Bowl LX 9:47 - Will we see Regular season Drake Maye or Postseason Drake on...
ESPN's Bill Barnwell picks Patriots' sleeper Super Bowl MVP candidates
ESPN's Bill Barnwell joins the show to draft sleeper candidates for the MVP of Super Bowl LX. The guys take turns picking players outside the top-6 of current MVP odds who could swing the game Sunday, plus Bill shares his initial thoughts on how the Patriots match up with Seattle.
0:00 - Initial Thoughts on Patriots season
2:03 - Initial thoughts on Patriots-Seahawks Super Bowl Matchup
8:46 - Super Bowl Super Bowl MVP Sleeper Picks
9:35 - Super Bowl Super Bowl MVP Sleeper Picks: Marcus Jones
12:18 - Super Bowl Super...
The Patriots' best and worst matchups in Super Bowl LX and mailbag
NFL analyst Dan Pizzuta joins the show to cover the Patriots' best matchups against Seattle in Super Bowl LX, starting with Milton Williams and Drake Maye, then the guys explain why the Pats will have problems running the ball and covering Jaxon Smith-Njigba. Later, they answer your mailbag questions, including potential Patriots free-agent targets this offseason.
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Drake Maye injury latest and how the Patriots pulled off a miracle Super Bowl run
The Boston Sports Journal's Mike Giardi is back for another live show after the Patriots' AFC Championship win at Denver. They take a look at the latest regard the Drake Maye injury. The guys cover how the Pats survived the snow, the defense's elite run through the playoffs, what to make of Drake Maye's play and offer their initial thoughts on facing the Seahawks. Later, Mike and Andrew swap stories in another edition of Dad Pod and "Let Me Have It."
0:00 - Latest on Drake Maye injury
4:47 - How Patriots win AFC Championship in year 1...
Mega Patriots-Broncos AFC Championship preview with Devin McCourty and JP Acosta
Three-time Super Bowl champion and former Patriots great Devin McCourty joins the show after CBS Sports' JP Acosta to explain why the AFC title game will come down to adjustments, how the Patriots' defense has changed in the playoffs, what to expect from Jarrett Stidham and why he thinks the Pats will win at Denver. Earlier in the show, Andrew and JP discuss what Drake Maye must do against a dangerous Broncos defense and who should have a breakout game for the Patriots offense.
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How Patriots' new plan powered AFC title game return, Denver preview
The Boston Sports Journal's Mike Giardi is back for another live show after the Patriots' win over the Texans in the divisional round. The guys reveal how the Pats' dynasty-era formula has brought them back to the AFC title game, what changes they've made on defense and how Drake Maye performed against a tough Texans defense before they look ahead to Sunday's championship game in Denver. Later, Mike and Andrew swap stories in another edition of Dad Pod before a listener-inspired segment of "Let Me Have It." Pats Interference on CLNS Media is Powered by: 💰 Prize Picks - https://pri...
