Locked On Patriots - Daily Podcast On The New England Patriots

The New England Patriots have long valued a strong secondary. While the production of Pats defensive backs did dip a bit in 2020, they still employed one of the most formidable units in the NFL. Host Mike D’Abate takes a deep dive into New England’s positional depth charts at both cornerback and safety, including the future of Stephon Gilmore, the emergence of J.C. Jackson, the value of Devin McCourty and the return of Patrick Chung.

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The New England Patriots have several areas which are in need of improvement heading into the 2021 season. One of the more prominent areas is New England’s defensive front seven. Joining host Mike D’Abate is Steve Balestrieri of PatsFans.com. The pair discuss the need for a presence in the middle of the Pats’ defensive line, the team’s difficulties with setting the edge and stopping the run, and the state of the linebacking corps depending on the potential return of Dont’a Hightower.

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The New England Patriots are welcoming back a familiar face to their coaching staff. Might that reunion improve the Pats’ chances to lure a marquee quarterback to Foxboro? Joining host Mike D’Abate today is fan-favorite Thomas ‘Murph’ Murphy. The duo discuss the return of Matt Patricia, the impact of Evan Rothstein on New England’s coaching staff, the chances of Matthew Stafford ending up in New England and Tom Brady’s pursuit of his seventh Super Bowl championship...this time, with the Bucs.

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Josh McDaniels will be back in New England in 2021, while Julian Edelman will return to the football field. However, Julian’s future in Foxboro remains questionable. Joining host Mike D’Abate is USA Today’s Mark Schofield. The duo discuss the likelihood of Edelman’s return to the New England Patriots, the impact of McDaniels’ return on New England’s season for a new quarterback, and the Pats’ prognosis for 2021. They also offer their insight on this weekend’s AFC and NFC Championship Games.

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Today, host Mike D’Abate opens the MidWeek Mailbag on Locked On Patriots. Among the topics discussed are the strategy, which the team will employ when it comes to free agency and the 2021 NFL Draft, which positions will be a priority for the team in the offseason and whether the Pats’ choice at quarterback will signify their long-term plans.

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Times are changing in Foxboro. The New England Patriots potential loss of offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels might have a significant impact on the Pats’ play-calling strategy for 2021 and beyond. Joining host Mike D’Abate is Steve Balestrieri of PatsFans.com to discuss the Pats plans, should McDaniels end up in Philadelphia. The pair also discuss the loss of Nick Caserio in preparation for the 2021 NFL Draft, and the Pro Football Hall of Fame case for Richard Seymour.

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Things got a bit more interesting in New England this weekend, amidst reports that Patriots’ offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels was scheduled to interview for the vacant head coaching position with the Philadelphia Eagles. Joining host Mike D’Abate is fan-favorite Thomas ‘Murph’ Murphy, as the duo discuss Josh’s potential fit in Philadelphia, and who might succeed him on the Pats’ offensive coaching staff. They also provide their thoughts on the Divisional Round of the NFL Playoffs, and the continued success of Tampa Bay (and ex-Pat) Tom Brady.

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It is a bit unusual that the New England Patriots will not be taking part in the Divisional Round of the 2020 NFL Playoffs. However, such is the reality in Foxboro. For a national perspective on the NFL’s latest headlines, host Mike D’Abate welcomes Russell S. Baxter of Pro Football Guru. The pair discuss the coaching hirings of Urban Meyer and Robert Saleh, the Divisional Round schedule, the Patriots 2020 NFL season and where they might look to solve their quarterback conundrum in 2021.

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The tight end position was considered a significant area of need for the New England Patriots heading into the 2020 NFL season. Unfortunately, the production from the Pats’ 2020 tight ends was minimal, at best. Joining host Mike D’Abate is columnist Clare “ClazzyClare” Cooper. The duo discuss the 2020 performance of Ryan Izzo, the potential for Matt LaCosse’s return to the team in 2021, the rookie tandem of Devin Asiasi and Dalton Keene, and who might the Patriots target in the offseason.

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The New England Patriots corps of wide receivers underwhelmed during the 2020 NFL season. While sub-par quarterback play and injuries played a role in that assessment, their performance on the field deserves a healthy slice of blame pie, as well. Joining host Mike D'Abate is former Boston Herald columnist John Sapochetti. The duo discuss the potential of receivers Jakobi Meyers, N’Keal Harry and Gunner Olszewski. They also prognosticate on whether Julian Edelman might have played his last game in a Patriots uniform.

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