Foxboro Rush

The Patriots offensive line struggled to protect rookie QB Drake Maye last season. The Patriots acquired veterans Morgan Moses, Garrett Bradbury, & also drafted LSU star Will Campbell to bolster the offensive line heading into next season. George Balekji & Keagan Stiefel break down how the Patriots new additions will improve the offensive line. Plus, the guys discuss some of the biggest stories from Patriots OTAs like Drake Maye's improvements & Jahlani Tavai's injury update.

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Stefon Diggs returns to Patriots OTAs for the first time since his viral boat video & rumors surfacing that the Patriots cutting Diggs could be 'on the table'. But would cutting Diggs really help the Patriots in the long run? George Balekji & Travis Thomas debate the pros & cons of keeping Diggs following his viral boat video. Plus, Sean McGuire joins the show to help spotlight the kind of player rookie Jared Wilson is & what he can do to help the Patriots offensive line.

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The Patriots defense has been a consistent highlight so far through OTAs as the team gets ready for their first season with head coach Mike Vrabel. George Balekji & Travis Thomas share their exceptions for how the Patriots defense will perform this season after hearing how excited Robert Spillane, Christian Elliss, & Jabrill Peppers are about this defensive group. Plus, George catches up with legendary Patriots such as Julian Edelman, Rob Ninkovich, & Brian Hoyer to get their take on the current state of the team.

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Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel addressed the viral video of Stefon Diggs & his absence from OTAs. Claiming it’s something the team is aware of & how he wants his players to “make great decisions on & off the field”. Travis Thomas & Keagan Stiefel react to what Mike Vrabel had to say about Stefon Diggs’ viral video & how Diggs is expected to be a leader on this team, not out partying on boats. Plus, the guys break down if the Patriots are the biggest threats to the Bills in the AFC East this season & who is the most underrated Patriots addition this offseason.

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Are the Patriots building the next great running back duo in the NFL? With Rhamondre Stevenson back at OTAs and rookie TreVeyon Henderson turning heads, we dive into how Josh McDaniels and Mike Vrabel might unleash them this season. Could Stevenson be the new Derrick Henry in Foxboro? And is Henderson poised to take over as RB1 by season’s end?

We also take a close look at the most competitive position group on the roster: wide receiver. With 12 players fighting for spots, including Stefon Diggs, Pop Douglas, Mack Hollins, and a wave of promising rookies, who has the edge heading into Week 1? You’ll hear from both Vrabel and Douglas as we sort through the names and the battles to watch.

Plus, NFL stars are officially eligible for the 2028 Olympics. Which Patriots could make Team USA's flag football roster? And in honor of his birthday and Patriots Hall of Fame induction, we share our favorite Julian Edelman moments.

Catch it all right here on Foxboro Rush with your hosts George Balekji & Travis Thomas.

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The Patriots first offseason with Mike Vrabel as the Head Coach is off and running with OTA's. The Patriots OTA's showcased some talented players, but some stood out more than others. Drake Maye threw 4 interceptions and Christian Gonzalez had 2 of them. Kasey Hudson and Keagan Stiefel break down everything they learned from Patriots OTA's so far.

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The Patriots give fans a peek behind the curtain with the release of their documentary series “Forged In Foxborough”, which gives a behind-the-scenes look at the franchise under first-year head coach Mike Vrabel. Travis Thomas & George Balekji react to the first episodes of this never-before-seen access inside the Patriots organization. Plus, Sean McGuire joins the show to discuss his interview with UC Davis football coach Tim Plough on what kind of a player the Patriots have in their undrafted free agent signing Lan Larison.

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Bill Belichick sat down with Michael Strahan on ABC’s Good Morning America without his girlfriend Jordon Hudson. The UNC football head coach spoke about his new book & how Hudson handles “business things that don’t relate to North Carolina” for him. Travis Thomas & George Balekji react to Belichick’s GMA interview & take expectation to the legendary coaches unwillingness to speak openly about his personal relationship to Hudson. Plus, with the Patriots 2025 schedule officially released. The guys go week-by-week & give you their predictions on the season for Drake Maye & company.

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The Patriots full schedule for the 2025 NFL season has been released! Drake Maye and Mike Vrabel are looking to lead this Patriots team to the playoffs through a relatively "weak" schedule. Travis Thomas and George Balekji go week-by-week and give you their predictions on the season!

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It’s NFL schedule release day! The full 2025 Patriots schedule along with the rest of the NFL is set to officially drop today. Travis Thomas & Keagan Stiefel break down New England's opponents for the upcoming season & sift through all the schedule leaks ahead of the officially schedule release. Plus, the guys discuss how Milton Williams can help ‘set the table’ for the Patriots defense this season & if Bill Belichick will still be the head coach for UNC football by Week 1 after all the drama with his girlfriend Jordon Hudon.

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