In this episode of the Greg Bedard Patriots Podcast with Nick Cattles, Greg and Nick break down the Patriots' 19-3 victory over the Bears in Chicago. They discuss whether New England’s dominant performance truly signals improvement, given recent ups and downs.

The duo also covers the impact of Shane Waldron's firing and how it relates to the Patriots and offensive coordinator Alex Van Pelt. They analyze the Patriots' offense against the Bears' defense, noting that this was rookie Drake Maye's lowest-graded start, despite flashes of his brillance.

Finally, they share their "likes" and "dislikes" from the game, examining what New England did right—and where there's still room to grow.

0:00 - Intro

2:12 - Patriots pass rush

4:25 - Linebacker concerns

6:31 - Kendrick Bourne's absence

8:12 - Waldron's firing impact

12:34 - Importance of coaching stability

14:14 - Offensive coordinator challenge

16:36 - Coaching staff comparison

21:08 - Patriots situation

24:02 - Drake Maye evaluation

26:17 - Bears defense challenge

28:28 - Sliding concerns

30:21 - Taking unnecessary hits

33:00 - Offensive highlights

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