BSJ's Greg Bedard and Nick Cattles dive into a mailbag of questions from Boston Sports Journal members. They discuss which Patriots could make a jump next season, how the Vrabel saga could've gone differently, and several topics surrounding the Patriots' 2026 draft class. Greg gives insight into how the organization is feeling about the class and breaks down the impact of Mike Vrabel's absence on day 3.

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Greg and Nick discuss the Patriots complete 2026 NFL Draft Class and look at what to make of these picks. Greg explains why he likes a lot of the picks the Patriots made in this draft. He does not think many of these players will be contributing year 1 and he is fine with that. He also has a message for people who think because the Patriots draft 2 OT that Will Campbell is on the hot seat. He completely shuts down that idea.

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Greg Bedard and Mike Giardi react to the Patriots selecting Illinois EDGE Gabe Jacas with the 55th pick and TE Eli Raridon with the 95th pick in the 2026 NFL Draft on a new episode of the Greg Bedard Patriots Podcast/All 32 NFL Podcast crossover.

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Greg and Nick go LIVE to discuss what to make of the news that Vrabel would miss Day 3 of the draft, whether yesterday's presser moved the needle in any way, and if his job is secure. Then, they dive into Caleb Lomu, sharing their thoughts on him as a fit, concerns, and react to what Eliot Wolf said about the Patriots' first-round pick. Later, they evaluate the Patriots' roster needs heading into rounds 2 and 3 tonight.

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Greg Bedard of Boston Sports Journal provides instant analysis of the Patriots trading up to select Caleb Lomu with the 28th overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft. How will the tackle from Utah fit into the Patriots' offensive line room?

A dominant pass protector, his PFF pass-blocking grade of 82.1 ranked 28th among all qualified offensive tackles in 2025. A four-star recruit out of Highland High School in Arizona, Lomu was ranked the No. 21 tackle in the country and earned Freshman All-American honors in his first season at Utah. At 6'6", he's got the size, athleticism, and technique to develop into a cornerstone of New England's offensive line for years to come.

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BSJ's Greg Bedard and Nick Cattles react to first comments made by Mike Vrabel following the controversial story involving the New England Patriots head coach and Dianna Russini, a former reporter at The Athletic. Greg discusses how the Patriots head coach heading into his second season had to address the topic before his players would be asked about it. The guys then breakdown the latest news surrounding the Patriots and Eagles in a potential A.J. Brown trade with the latest report coming from Adam Schefter that the Patriots are the leader in the clubhouse for him. Which leads Greg to say he would be STUNNED if Brown was not a Patriot. They also discuss the idea of Kayshon Boutte potentially being on his way out if the Patriots were to acquire the Eagles WR. Finally the guys wrap things up with Greg breaking down his favorite targets for the Patriots ahead of Thursday’s NFL Draft.

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BSJ's Greg Bedard and Nick Cattles get you ready for the upcoming NFL Draft by taking a look at the latest Mock Drafts from people who cover the Patriots to the top NFL Draft analysts. Greg explains why he would rather draft Denzel Boston at 31 than trade for A.J. Brown.

0:00 - Welcome in

1:03 - Evaluation of 2026 NFL Draft Class

7:16 - Looking back at Mike Vrabel’s history of Drafting

12:41 - Reaction to latest Patriots 1st Round Mock Draft Selections

12:53 - Akheem Mesidor, EDGE, Miami (FL)

15:27 - Prizepicks

19:35 - Reaction to latest Patriots 1st Round Mock Draft Selections

19:45 - Emmanuel McNeil-Warren, S, Toledo

22:26 - Blake Miller, OT, Clemson

28:34 - Cashius Howell , Edge, Texas A&M

32:00 - Zion Young, Edge, Missouri

35:40 - R Mason Thomas, Edge, Oklahoma

41:02 - Keylan Rutledge, G/C, Georgia Tech

43:01 - Jacob Rodriguez, LB, Texas Tech

49:03 - Malachi Lawrence, EDGE, UCF

52:24 - Denzel Boston, WR, Washington

57:49 - Wrapping up

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BSJ's Greg Bedard and Nick Cattles react to Eliot Wolf's pre-draft press conference. They discuss his comments on the Patriots' draft strategy, Mike Vrabel's involvement in the process, and how Wolf views certain positions in the draft. Then the guys discuss the latest on A.J. Brown and whether the Patriots are hinting at drafting a WR instead of trading for Brown.

⏰EPISODE TIMELINE⏰

00:00 Intro 

00:32 Reacting to Eliot Wolf’s press conference: this year’s draft talent, Patriots strategy

10:43 Wolf on what he looks for with edge prospects

15:21 PrizePicks

19:29 Subscribe to Boston Sports Journal!

19:46 Have the Patriots improved since the Super Bowl?

22:51 Wolf on Mike Vrabel’s involvement in the draft process

27:08 Thoughts on Mike Vrabel situation, how this could affect the team

37:47 Wolf on the linebacker class

39:22 Could the Patriots draft a WR instead of trading for A.J. Brown?

50:25 Wolf on top 30 visits

54:55 Thanks for watching!

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BSJ's Greg Bedard and Nick Cattles address the Mike Vrabel situation and answer mailbag questions from BSJ members. They discuss the 2026 finalists for the Patriots Hall of Fame, draft needs, Kyle Williams' role, potential trade offers for Mike Onwenu, and Stephon Gilmore's retirement.

⏰EPISODE TIMELINE⏰

00:00 Intro

00:57 Mike Vrabel situation

20:50 PrizePicks

22:40 Rob Gronkowski, Logan Mankins and Adam Vinatieri announced as Patriots Hall of Fame finalists 

24:45 Which position could the Patriots double-dip in during the draft?

27:25 Could the Patriots get reasonable trade offers for Mike Onwenu?

32:57 Where can Kyle Williams be most effective for the Patriots?

35:47 Rocket Money

37:18 Are the Patriots in a position to draft best player available?

40:24 Greg’s experience at NFL Annual League Meetings

47:00 Former Patriots CB Stephon Gilmore announces retirement

50:39 Thanks for watching!

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BSJ's Greg Bedard and Nick Cattles discuss the latest Patriots news which starts with the news of Marte Mapu’s release which leads to a longer conversation about Patriots pass draft struggles. They also discuss the idea of a potential QB salary cap coming into the NFL and look at the impact that could have. The guys then dip into a mailbag of Patriots questions with Greg even making a bold prediction that has Romeo Doubs having career highs in catches & receiving yards this season.

0:00 - Welcome in!

1:00 - Patriots release LB Marte Mapu

2:56 - Looking back on Patriots Draft Classes from 2022-2024

9:07 - Looking at potential QB salary cap in NFL

21:44 - Prizepicks

23:23 - Looking at Christian Gonzalez extension

29:18 - Thoughts on Patriots WR room

31:52 - Rocket Money

33:26 - Impact on Gilliam & AVT this season

35:50 - Expectations for Romeo Doubs

37:44 - 2025 Draft Class expectations in year 2

41:33 - Wrapping up!

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