Locked On Patriots - Daily Podcast On The New England Patriots

For the New England Patriots, roster building is a complex business. When evaluating the shape of the team for 2020, there are strengths and weaknesses throughout their positional groupings. Joining host Mike D’Abate is Steve Balestrieri of PatsFans.com. The duo debate the positions of strength, as well as the areas of concern for the Pats as they progress through training camp.

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Suddenly flush with salary cap space, the New England Patriots are expected to put their newfound wealth to use by addressing positions of need. However, exactly how much of that capital will they invest? Joining host Mike D’Abate is Alex Barth of 98.5 The Sports Hub to discuss the potential of players like Jadeveon Clowney, David Njoku and Delaine Walker finding their way to Foxboro. The pair also discuss the potential new look of the New England defense, and the impact of Cam Newton on the Pats’ offense.

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An interesting week gave way to an almost equally interesting weekend for the New England Patriots.. After WR Marquise Lee and TE Matt LaCosse opted to forgo the 2020 season, the count of Patriots opting out now stands at eight. However, three prominent Patriots captains are all in; and one might just be on the fence. Joining host Mike D’Abate is Ian Glendon of Full Press Coverage to talk the latest roster transactions in Foxboro. The duo even discuss whether a possible reunion with WR Antonio Brown could, or should, be feasible.

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As a result of the latest roster transactions and opt-outs, the New England Patriots currently have just north of $25 million dollars in available salary cap space. Joining host Mike D’Abate is Miguel “Pats Cap” Benzan to walk us through the events of the past week and how these transactions (particularly those players that opted out of the 2020 season) impact New England’s 2020 financial portfolio, as well as looking ahead to 2021. Finally, in a segment that is unique to Locked On Patriots, Miguel will ‘Set the Record Straight’ regarding some erroneous cap reports when it comes to the impact of these opt-outs on the Patriots’ salary cap.

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It’s Twitter-Trends Thursday on Locked On Patriots. Host Mike D’Abate opens up the mailbag to address the latest questions surrounding the New England Patriots. Mike provides his insight on the current state of the offensive line and the potential change to New England’s defensive base set for the 2020 season. He also discusses the impact of those choosing to opt out of the 2020 season on the current roster, and the effect of the COVID-19 pandemic on the Pats, as well as the NFL.

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In the wake of six of their players choosing to forgo the 2020 NFL Season (due to concerns over the COVID-19 pandemic) the New England Patriots have a great deal of roster questions. Joining host Mike D’Abate is Steve Balestrieri of PatsFans.com. The duo discuss replacing Patrick Chung in the secondary, the potential changes to the defense in the absence of Dont’a Hightower, filling the voids in the offensive line, and the lunacy of buying into ‘Belichickian’ conspiracy theories.

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The New England Patriots have had an eventful 24 hours. Not only are they attempting to navigate a season which will see them start a new quarterback for the first time in nearly two decades, they are now faced with losing valuable members of their roster amidst concerns over the coronavirus pandemic. Patrick Chung, Dont’a Hightower, Marcus Cannon, Brandon Bolden, Danny Vitale and Najee Toran have decided to sit out the 2020 campaign over concerns surrounding COVID-19. Joining host Mike D’Abate is fan-favorite Thomas ‘Murph’ Murphy to discuss the impact of these opt-outs, where the Patriots might look for assistance, and whether this is a harbinger of things to come for the NFL.

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The New England Patriots will engage a quarterback competition for the first time in nearly two decades. Joining host Mike D’Abate is Mark Schofield of USA Today Touchdown Wire. The pair discuss the releases of J’Mar Smith and Brian Lewerke, as well as the viability of Jarrett Stidham making an impact on the team in 2020. Mark offers his insight on Cam Newton’s presence in New England and what it likely means for the Patriots offense. Mike also offers his thoughts on the Pats’ weekend roster cuts, as well as potential concerns arising from COVID-19 testing.

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The countdown to the start of New England Patriots’ Training Camp can now be tracked by hours instead of days. Still, the shape of the final roster is anyone’s guess. Joining host Mike D’Abate is Evan Lazar of CLNS Media. The duo discuss the importance of Cam Newton to the Pats’ success in 2020, the depth on the offensive line, the prowess at the linebacker position, and the biggest challenges New England will face when evaluating talent amidst an unusual Training Camp this year.

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Cam Newton was spotted at Boston’s Logan Airport on Wednesday evening. The New England Patriots’ new quarterback has arrived in New England. While much is being said about Newton's potential supporting cast, host Mike D’Abate provides his thoughts on the Pats’ expected corps of wide receivers in 2020. Lastly, he provides his insight on who might emerge the victor in the battle to be New England’s next great X-receiver.

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