The Ex-pats Podcast - A Patriots Podcast

Phil Perry talks with USA Today’s Mark Schofield about what the Patriots need to do to get the most from Mac Jones in Year 2. Also, cap guru Miguel Benzan explains why the Patriots may have to make some hard cuts to keep J.C. Jackson6:00-Schofield recaps why Mac Jones had a successful rookie season8:20-In which area did Mac improve the most in year 1?11:00-Mac Jones has to get better at _______ this offseason16:30-How the Patriots can set up Mac Jones for a Year 2 leap27:00-Miguel Benzan on the Patriots’ cap, and what it will take to keep J.C. JacksonWatch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/LX_7OYEcAts WATCH every episode of The Next Pats podcast on YouTubeFollow NBC Sports Boston:NBCSportsBoston.comX @NBCSpatriotsFacebookInstagramTikTok

Phil Perry talks with Kurt Warner to get his opinion of Mac Jones’ rookie season so far. He breaks down the good and the bad, and explains what Mac needs to do to find success in the playoffs. 3:30-Kurt Warner gives his assessment of Mac Jones’ rookie season5:30-Warner says Mac has not regressed; he is just making decisions too quickly.8:00-What can Mac learn from his first two games against the Bills?12:00-Why the rookie wall is not the issue for Mac Jones14:00-Kurt on the similarities between Mac and Tom Brady in their first seasonsWatch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/n0ldHKbgp8s WATCH every episode of The Next Pats podcast on YouTubeFollow NBC Sports Boston:NBCSportsBoston.comX @NBCSpatriotsFacebookInstagramTikTok

Phil Perry talks with Alabama beat reporter for AL.com, Mike Rodak, about which players in the National Title game would be good fits for the Patriots. Also, we answer your latest Next Pats mailbag questions5:00-Is this Alabama WR the “perfect” pick for the Patriots?7:00-What day 2 players from Alabama could the Patriots target?10:30-Should the Patriots target a WR that Mac Jones has a history with?14:00-What potential Patriots are on Georgia?21:30-Next Pats mailbagWatch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/C658-zlxasE WATCH every episode of The Next Pats podcast on YouTubeFollow NBC Sports Boston:NBCSportsBoston.comX @NBCSpatriotsFacebookInstagramTikTok

Phil Perry talks with ESPN’s Draft Analyst Jordan Reid about what players in the bowl games this weekend could be good fits for the Patriots. Will Bill Belichick look to add another player from Alabama?1:00-Perry on what we’ve learned from the Patriots in the last two weeks10:00-Jordan Reid on why Utah’s LB Devin Lloyd could be a good fit with the Patriots12:00-Two Alabama players that scream “New England Patriots”17:30-Can the Patriots find help at corner in the second half of the draft?19:30-Would you rather build around Mac Jones or Trevor Lawrence?Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/FyznoWcv_70 WATCH every episode of The Next Pats podcast on YouTubeFollow NBC Sports Boston:NBCSportsBoston.comX @NBCSpatriotsFacebookInstagramTikTok

Phil Perry is joined by Tyler Dunne, NFL writer for GoLongTD.com and the Go Long Pod to talk about his recent feature on the mess that is the New York Giants, how the Patriots have avoided a long rebuild, and whether or not the Buffalo Bills can get some revenge in Foxboro on Sunday and avoid the Patriots wrapping up the AFC East.(1:10) Phil & Tyler talk about his feature, "The Autopsy of the NY Giants"(20:45) Will the Patriots/Bills game be a referendum on what wins - a balanced team, or a great QB?(23:20) A conversation on whether the Bills are soft(25:50) Mac Jones vs Josh AllenWatch this episode on YouTube WATCH every episode of The Next Pats podcast on YouTubeFollow NBC Sports Boston:NBCSportsBoston.comX @NBCSpatriotsFacebookInstagramTikTok

Phil Perry talks with Ted Johnson about the ways in which this year’s Patriots team does and does not compare to the 2001 Super Bowl champions. The two discuss what set up that 2001 group for success, when they knew they had a serious chance to win it all, and debate if they’d rather have Tom Brady or Mac Jones in their first season as a starting quarterback. 3:30 – Ted compares this year’s team to the 2001 team7:05 – Ted explains why the things that set the 2001 team up for success are also present in this year’s group12:15 - Ted reveals when the 2001 team ‘knew’ that could win it all, and when he thinks this year’s team bought in21:20 - Is this year’s group more balanced than the 2001 team?24:10 - The guys compare Tom Brady and Mac Jones in their first year as starters and debate which one they’d rather haveWatch the full episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/YNSpZFW8UGw WATCH every episode of The Next Pats podcast on YouTubeFollow NBC Sports Boston:NBCSportsBoston.comX @NBCSpatriotsFacebookInstagramTikTok

Phil Perry talks with former Patriots Assistant Coach Dante Scarnecchia about the Patriots dominant run performance against the Bills. He also gives his opinion on the job the Patriots have done developing Mac Jones in his rookie season. 4:00-Scarnecchia’s reaction to the Patriots bully ball performance against the Bills 5:00-How does a good run game impact the rest of the offense and defense?10:00-Patriots have done “a magnificent job” developing Mac Jones14:00-How Mac Jones ability to get the ball out in rhythm has benefited the offensive line17:00-How tough is it for opposing defenses to prepare for the Patriots offensive scheme?Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/jNAt-dY_vjM WATCH every episode of The Next Pats podcast on YouTubeFollow NBC Sports Boston:NBCSportsBoston.comX @NBCSpatriotsFacebookInstagramTikTok

Daniel Jeremiah of the NFL Network gives his impressions of Mac Jones’ impressive rookie season. What will be the key to the Patriots making it to the Super Bowl? How will Mac change the way the QB position is scouted going forward?3:00- Jeremiah on how the Patriots team-building has helped Mac Jones succeed4:45-Do the Patriots have the best defense in the NFL right now?6:00-Mac still is in the “trailer” category for the Patriots, but on his way to becoming the truck8:30-Will Mac change the way the QB position is scouted going forward?15:00-Patriots can win a Super Bowl with Mac Jones if…Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/6HcijuHhhfo WATCH every episode of The Next Pats podcast on YouTubeFollow NBC Sports Boston:NBCSportsBoston.comX @NBCSpatriotsFacebookInstagramTikTok

ESPN’s Dan Orlovsky joins Phil Perry to break down what he’s seen from Mac Jones this season, and why he thinks the rookie is already “elite” at the most important skills a quarterback can have. The two also discuss if the Patriots can be a true contender this year with Mac under center, and preview Monday night’s Patriots-Bills matchup. 3:30 - Dan shares his thoughts on Mac Jones and his ability to solve the “problem” of opposing defenses9:30 - Dan explains why a player’s mental makeup is more important than their physical talents at QB, and why Mac Jones is already “elite” at the most important skills a quarterback can have15:40 - Can Mac be the QB of a true contender this year?18:35 - Dan breaks down why the Colts may be the toughest matchup for the Patriots in the AFC21:10 - The two preview next week’s Patriots-Bills game, and how tough it’ll be for Mac to play in that road environment WATCH every episode of The Next Pats podcast on YouTubeFollow NBC Sports Boston:NBCSportsBoston.comX @NBCSpatriotsFaceboo

The Athletic’s Matthew Fairburn joins Phil Perry to discuss what’s wrong with the Bills and why Mac Jones and the Patriots are good enough to win the AFC East this year. Plus, after Matthew Judon and Mac Jones’ comments this week, the two have no choice but to debate the worst Thanksgiving side dishes, and answer some listener questions. 2:15 - What’s going on with the Bills? Are they too ‘soft’? Can they turn things around this year?10:05 - Is it possible to win with a rookie QB like Mac Jones in today’s NFL?14:50 - Is the Patriots’ or Bills’ approach to building around their young QB more effective?24:05 - Phil and Matt answer some questions from the mailbagWatch the full episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/h0LUmE4doNM WATCH every episode of The Next Pats podcast on YouTubeFollow NBC Sports Boston:NBCSportsBoston.comX @NBCSpatriotsFacebookInstagramTikTok

Phil Perry talks with salary cap analyst Brad Spielberger about what the market for J.C. Jackson will be this offseason. What will it take for the Patriots to keep him? Also, how Belichick the GM has helped Belichick the coach. 2:30-Bill Belichick on what has led to J.C. Jackson’s impressive season so far8:00-Brad Spielberg on what the market will be for Jackson12:00-Will the Patriots be in a position to give J.C. the franchise tag?15:15-Do the numbers prove that Jackson can be a #1 corner?25:00-Spielberg explains why he still thinks Belichick is the greatest GM of all timeWatch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/UKfNtasC-qo WATCH every episode of The Next Pats podcast on YouTubeFollow NBC Sports Boston:NBCSportsBoston.comX @NBCSpatriotsFacebookInstagramTikTok

Phil Perry talks with Rob Ninkovich who explains why he wants to see the Patriots go and get Odell Beckham Jr. Rob also breaks down the state of the Patriots’ pass rush, and his early impressions of Mac Jones. 1:00-Will the Patriots regret not trading for a cornerback at the deadline?6:30-Rob Ninkovich breaks down what he’s liked from the Patriots’ pass rush this season9:45-Ninkovich explains why he wants the Patriots to get Odell Beckham Jr.12:30-Would Beckham’s personality be a distraction in the locker room?14:30-What has impressed Nink the most about Mac Jones this season?Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/gDyhxGSDpS0 WATCH every episode of The Next Pats podcast on YouTubeFollow NBC Sports Boston:NBCSportsBoston.comX @NBCSpatriotsFacebookInstagramTikTok

Phil Perry talks with Danny Woodhead about his time in New England and why he will not count out the Patriots this season. Seth Galina, Senior Analyst from PFF, breaks down the X’s and O’s of the Patriots-Chargers matchup.1:30-Danny Woodhead reacts to Tom Brady’s shoutout on MNF4:30-Danny on how his role on offense adapted in New England27:00-Woodhead says DON’T SLEEP on the Patriots in 202133:30-Seth Galina breaks down the Patriots-Chargers matchup WATCH every episode of The Next Pats podcast on YouTubeFollow NBC Sports Boston:NBCSportsBoston.comX @NBCSpatriotsFacebookInstagramTikTok

Phil Perry talks with Kurt Warner about his early impressions of Mac Jones. What improvements does Mac need to make to become a consistent QB in the NFL for a long time?3:30-Kurt on how Mac Jones’ game has translated to the NFL7:30-When will Mac start making the game-changing big plays?6:00-Signs Kurt is seeing that show Mac will be a solid starting QB in the NFL for a long time11:00-What’s the next step in Mac Jones’ development to become a great NFL QB?17:00-Would Kurt rather build a team around Zach Wilson or Mac Jones?Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/wjKeWOKKnoU WATCH every episode of The Next Pats podcast on YouTubeFollow NBC Sports Boston:NBCSportsBoston.comX @NBCSpatriotsFacebookInstagramTikTok

Phil Perry is joined by former New England Patriots defensive back Darius Butler to talk about the Stephon Gilmore trade, and whether J.C. Jackson is a number one corner in his mind. Plus, how does an in-season move of a top player affect the locker room?13:15 Phil breaks down what went into the decision to trade Gilmore, including some behind-the-scenes info18:30 Butler talks about why he wouldn't have given Gilmore a big contract20:20 Butler on if he sees Jackson as a true number one26:40 Butler on how in-season moves impact the locker room29:20 Phil talks about Mac Jones making progress, despite some very questionable decisions on Sunday vs HoustonWatch "The Next Pats Podcast" on YouTube here.You can see more from Darius Butler on Twitter, on "Everything DB" on YouTube, or as co-host of "The Man to Man Pod" with Antoine Bethea. WATCH every episode of The Next Pats podcast on YouTubeFollow NBC Sports Boston:NBCSportsBoston.comX @NBCSpatriotsFacebookInstagramTikTok

Phil Perry has you covered with an emergency pod to react to the Stephon Gilmore trade. How did the Patriots get here? Why didn't they get more for Gilmore? What does this mean for the CB position? Phil breaks it all down.:45 - How did the Patriots get to this point with Stephon Gilmore?4:15 - Phil talks about how the Patriots tried to trade Gilmore prior to Wednesday8:00 - Where are the Patriots at with the salary cap?13:00 - Where do the Patriots go from here? WATCH every episode of The Next Pats podcast on YouTubeFollow NBC Sports Boston:NBCSportsBoston.comX @NBCSpatriotsFacebookInstagramTikTok

Phil Perry talks with throwing guru Tom House, who breaks down the throwing mechanics of both Tom Brady and Mac Jones, and explains why he likes what he’s seen from the rookie QB.1:25 – Phil and Tom discuss his ‘shout out’ by Eli Manning on Monday Night Football3:30 – Tom breaks down how and why Brady is still able to throw effectively into his mid-40s.8:44 – Tom shares his thoughts on how long he thinks Brady can continue to play at this level12:50 – Tom breaks down Tom Brady’s throwing mechanics16:17 – Tom breaks down Mac Jones’ throwing mechanicsWatch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/bjgLgWp-ycwCheck out Team Mustard here: https://teammstrd.com WATCH every episode of The Next Pats podcast on YouTubeFollow NBC Sports Boston:NBCSportsBoston.comX @NBCSpatriotsFacebookInstagramTikTok

Phil Perry talks with former NFL QB J.T. O’Sullivan to break down the reasons why Mac Jones has not taken many chances downfield so far this season. 2:30-Josh McDaniels discusses the lack of deep throws from Mac Jones7:00-J.T. O’Sullivan on Mac Jones being a seamless fit for the Patriots10:00-J.T. explains the real reason why Mac Jones has taken such a conservative approach24:00-How can Josh McDaniels change the offense to allow for more downfield throws?Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/dziAHenXw58 WATCH every episode of The Next Pats podcast on YouTubeFollow NBC Sports Boston:NBCSportsBoston.comX @NBCSpatriotsFacebookInstagramTikTok

Phil Perry talks with Mark Schofield of the Touchdown Wire about why Mac Jones has a brighter future than Zach Wilson. Later, former NFL TE Logan Paulsen breaks down how the Patriots can use Jonnu Smith and Hunter Henry. 3:00-Mark Schofield on whether Mac Jones will be taking more shots downfield going forward9:30-How will Josh McDaniels tweak the offense to better fit Mac’s strengths?11:30-How can the Patriots force Zach Wilson into making mistakes on Sunday?14:30-Who has a brighter future, Mac Jones or Zach Wilson?19:30-Logan Paulsen breaks down how the Patriots can use Smith and HenryWatch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/Kvg-tJfn8S8 WATCH every episode of The Next Pats podcast on YouTubeFollow NBC Sports Boston:NBCSportsBoston.comX @NBCSpatriotsFacebookInstagramTikTok

Oklahoma running backs coach and former NFL player DeMarco Murray joins Phil Perry on the podcast to discuss his former players, Rhamondre Stevenson and J.J. Taylor. Murray talks about what impressed him most about each of them and discusses their game-changing attitudes. Phil also gets into Mac Jones and the CB position ahead of the season-opener vs. Miami.2:00 - DeMarco Murray joins Phil to discuss his former players, J.J. Taylor and Rhamondre Stevenson11:00 - How versatile can J.J. Taylor be this season?13:00 - What critical number does Phil want to focus on in regard to Mac Jones heading into the season-opener?17:30 - What will happen at CB if Jalen Mills isn't ready to go vs. Miami? WATCH every episode of The Next Pats podcast on YouTubeFollow NBC Sports Boston:NBCSportsBoston.comX @NBCSpatriotsFacebookInstagramTikTok