Foxboro Rush

Less than week before Drake Maye & the Patriots open the 2025 season vs the Raiders. Jade McCarthy & Annabelle Hasselbeck take a deep dive into the Patriots first season under Mike Vrabel & give their predictions for the full year. Including if you should buy or sell on what odds makers had to say about the team's win record & player performances. Plus, the ladies discuss the latest news on Christian Gonzalez missing practice & what the Patriots head coach had to say about the team releasing Jabrill Peppers ahead of their Week 1 matchup vs Las Vegas.

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Patriots surprising release veteran safety Jabrill Peppers & with star corner Christian Gonzalez's lingering hamstring injury. Mike Vrabel's defense has a lot of uncertainty heading into the season opener vs the Raiders. 98.5 The Sports Hub Patriots reporter Alex Barth joins Annabelle Hasselbeck & Khalin Kapoor to address all the issues around the Patriots defense, along with why New England wasn't willing to make a blockbuster deal to bring in Micah Parsons.

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Less than 24 hours after finalizing the 53-man roster, Patriots release Kendrick Bourne & claim Tommy DeVito & Charles Woods off of waivers. Annabelle Hasselbeck & Jade McCarthy react to the most recent Patriots roster updates & what head coach Mike Vrabel had to say about the moves.

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As the Patriots wrap up their first training camp under Mike Vrabel, what are the biggest takeaways and early signs of progress heading into Week 1? Kasey and Jade break down Drake Maye’s development, position group standouts, and who may have emerged or slipped on the depth chart. Later, the final 53-man roster projection gets the spotlight, with surprising storylines around Kyle Dugger, Cole Strange, Kendrick Bourne, and Javon Baker. Then it’s time to shift into fantasy football mode with first-round draft strategy and sleeper targets. Are you buying into Ja’Marr Chase at 1.01 or leaning toward Bijan Robinson? Which players come with too much risk? Plus, your YouTube mailbag questions on Trey Hendrickson, Drake Maye, and more. 

All that and plenty more on this week’s episode of Foxboro Rush, hosted by Kasey Hudson and Jade McCarthy.

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00:00 Patriots Training Camp Recap

20:03 Patriots final 53-man roster outlook

37:40 Fantasy Football 1st Round & Sleeper Picks

47:15 Mailbag Questions

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The Patriots finished up the preseason last night with a 42-10 loss to the New York Giants, dropping their record to 2-1 over the 3 game stretch. Mike Vrabel spoke to the media today and announced that 14 players were cut this morning. Annabelle Hasselbeck and Jade McCarthy break down the Patriots roster moves as well as some of the trades going down across the NFL.

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Ahead of the Patriots facing the New York Giants tomorrow night in their final preseason game, we have a lot of buzz with the Patriots interested in making a move. Hear from Elliot Wolf, Mike Vrabel, Drake Maye, and more as Travis Thomas & Jade McCarthy weigh in with their thoughts! We also review Saturday’s 20-12 win over the Vikings, pick which TE’s we’re drafting in fantasy football this year, and read YOUR mailbags to close the show!

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Drake Maye & the Patriots are on the road for their Preseason Week 2 matchup vs the Vikings. Travis Thomas & Jade McCarthy break down which key players to watch for during the game while also discussing how Will Campbell & the rest of the Patriots offensive line can bounce back after struggling against a Brian Flores coached pass rush during joint practices with Minnesota. Plus, Travis & Jade debate if Stefon Diggs is truly healthy enough to start Week 1 & if he is pushing himself too hard to be ready.

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Ahead of their Preseason Week 2 matchup, the Patriots & Vikings joined together for the first of two joint practices headlined by 2nd year QBs Drake Maye & J.J. McCarthy. Jade McCarthy & Annabelle Hasselbeck break down how the joint practice benefits both the Patriots & Vikings while also reacting to what Head Coach Mike Vrabel had to say about going up against Minnesota. Plus, the ladies give their thoughts about the current state of the Patriots WR depth chart.

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Coming off the heels of a 48-18 preseason victory over the Washington Commanders, the New England Patriots showed they have numerous weapons that can make a difference on the field and played an exciting game of football we haven’t seen in New England in quite some time.

Travis Thomas & Jade McCarthy weigh in with their reactions from Friday’s game, a look back at Tom Brady’s statue unveiling pregame, sharing what QBs they’re targeting in Fantasy Football this season, and read YOUR mailbags!

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It’s the first preseason game of the season for the New England Patriots and after their joint practice with the Washington Commanders, everyone is excited for this new team to shine. George Balekji and Annabelle Hasselbeck discuss Mike Vrabel's first game, the brand new Tom Brady statue at Gillette stadium, as well as who they would draft from the Commanders and Patriots on their Fantasy Football teams.

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