The Patriots have 11 picks — but only three in the top 100. Mock Draft 1.0 is our first run at building the middle class of the roster the right way: address needs, read the depth of the class, and figure out where the board will punish you if you wait.

That’s what tonight’s episode is all about: Mock Draft 1.0 is our first real pass at mapping out a workable draft blueprint for New England — using all 11 picks they currently hold in the 2026 NFL Draft.

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Articles referenced in this episode:

- 6 Key Positions at the 2026 NFL Scouting Combine | New England Patriots Draft Preview: https://roundtable.io/shortUrl/V8mk4ig

- Patriots Draft Strategy: What Last Year Reveals About New England’s 2026 Plan: https://roundtable.io/shortUrl/aMcb242

- How Free Agency & the NFL Draft Aligns with the New England Patriots’ Offseason Needs: https://roundtable.io/shortUrl/3Gio6Pa

- Three Positions of Need for the New England Patriots in the 2026 Offseason: https://roundtable.io/shortUrl/AuG3FiU

- New England Patriots' Eliot Wolf Addresses Media on Team's Postseason Plans: https://roundtable.io/shortUrl/o9B85oR

- Eliot Wolf Identifies Key Area of Improvement for New England Patriots in 2026: https://roundtable.io/shortUrl/8zB8DVC

- New England Patriots' Mike Vrabel Speaks on A.J. Brown Trade Rumors: https://roundtable.io/shortUrl/wgIdr75

Chapters:

00:00 Welcome to the show!

01:52 Combine Headlines

08:32 Brown, Crosby Rumors

20:26 Setting Parameters

22:40 Round 1

35:21 Round 2

40:53 Round 3

44:50 Round 4

58:19 Round 5

01:09:00 Rounds 6 & 7

01:26:14 Final Thoughts

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The Patriots have a strong core and are positioned well, but the NFL calendar is relentless. Now, they’ll churn the roster, protect flexibility, and set the board for the moves that ensure success in 2026 and beyond. We dive into potential cap casualties in this week’s Patriots Roundtable Podcast.

That’s what our 2026 Offseason Preview, Part II, is all about. Eddie and Tyler dig into the Patriots’ cap-casualty conversation this week: why contenders almost always have to cut somewhere, how a front office balances “good player” versus “good contract,” and how Mike Vrabel’s second offseason in charge could bring another round of decisive roster shaping. 

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Articles referenced in this episode:

- Potential Cap Casualties for the New England Patriots in the 2026 Offseason: https://roundtable.io/shortUrl/5VOw4D8

- Examining the 2026 New England Patriots’ Upcoming Free Agents: https://roundtable.io/shortUrl/Tu7YXvE 

- Three Positions of Need for the New England Patriots in the 2026 Offseason: https://roundtable.io/shortUrl/AuG3FiU  

- Will the New England Patriots and Stefon Diggs 'Breakup' This Offseason?: https://roundtable.io/shortUrl/1qpiW5F 

- New England Patriots Mack Hollins Receives Generous Bonus During the Offseason: https://roundtable.io/shortUrl/iBKsfRz

- Should Efton Chism be a Patriot Next Season?: https://roundtable.io/shortUrl/b2oe4Mc

Chapters:

00:00 Welcome to the show!

01:38 Stefon Diggs’ Future in Foxboro

11:42 Christian Barmore’s Future in Foxboro

17:04 Mike Onwenu’s Cap Hit in 2026

23:15 Mack Hollins Receives Bonus

28:54 Potential Cap Casualties

45:55 Final Thoughts

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#Patriots #NEPats #DrakeMaye #2026Offseason #PatriotsNation #GoPats

The Patriots aren’t entering the 2026 offseason the way they did last year. 

This isn’t a rebuild, and it’s not a “tear it down and start over” spring. It’s something more: New England is coming off a Super Bowl run with a roster that already looks the part — and has the flexibility to keep building.

That’s what our 2026 Offseason Preview is all about. Eddie and Tyler begin previewing the 2026 offseason with players already in-house in this week’s episode, keeping an eye on potential additions through free agency, trades, and the NFL Draft yet to come.

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Articles referenced in this episode:

- Examining the 2026 New England Patriots’ Upcoming Free Agents: https://roundtable.io/shortUrl/Tu7YXvE 

- Three Positions of Need for the New England Patriots in the 2026 Offseason: https://roundtable.io/shortUrl/AuG3FiU 

- New England Patriots Legend Gives His Take on Christian Gonzalez's Potential Contract Extension: https://roundtable.io/shortUrl/qwKfUni

- Will the New England Patriots and Stefon Diggs 'Breakup' This Offseason?: https://roundtable.io/shortUrl/1qpiW5F

Chapters:

00:00 Welcome to the show!

07:43 Gonzalez Extension Looms

16:05 Chaisson, Hawkins Headline Pats UFAs

24:08 In-House UFAs

30:18 In-House RFAs/ERFAs

39:28 Final Thoughts

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#Patriots #NEPats #DrakeMaye #2026Offseason #PatriotsNation #GoPats

The clock has officially struck midnight on the New England Patriots’ Cinderella story of a 2025 season.

In this week’s instant reaction edition of the Patriots Roundtable Podcast, Eddie and Tyler discuss New England’s 29-13 Super Bowl LX loss to the Seattle Seahawks. 

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Articles mentioned in this episode:

New England Patriots Storybook Season Ends with Super Bowl Loss to Seattle Seahawks: https://roundtable.io/shortUrl/i9Vdvdg

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#Patriots #NEPats #DrakeMaye #SuperBowlLX #PatriotsNation #GoPats

The Patriots are back on the biggest stage.In this week’s Patriots Roundtable Podcast, Eddie and Tyler preview Super Bowl LX as the New England Patriots take on the Seattle Seahawks in Santa Clara. We break down the defining matchups on both sides of the ball — how New England’s red-hot defense can rattle Sam Darnold, how Seattle’s elite front can challenge Drake Maye, and the key “swing” areas that could decide a Lombardi.Follow the Patriots Roundtable Podcast on YouTube, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts for weekly Patriots recaps + previews, and visit Roundtable.io for more coverage.Subscribe for weekly Patriots recaps + previews.Patriots Roundtable (website): https://roundtable.io/sports/nfl/pats/Eddie’s Patriots Roundtable author page: https://roundtable.io/sports/nfl/pats/author/eddie-marottaTyler’s Patriots Roundtable author page: https://roundtable.io/sports/nfl/pats/author/tyler-geisArticles referenced in this episode:Keys To Victory: When the New England Patriots are on Offense in Super Bowl LX:https://roundtable.io/shortUrl/xh5Z0xMKeys To Victory: When the New England Patriots are on Defense in Super Bowl LX:https://roundtable.io/shortUrl/WOGC7BuWho’s Who? New England Patriots Offense vs. Seattle Seahawks Defense in Super Bowl LX:https://roundtable.io/shortUrl/Y6bRDCfWho’s Who? New England Patriots Defense vs. Seattle Seahawks Offense in Super Bowl LX:https://roundtable.io/shortUrl/eFcPORcWhat a Super Bowl LX Berth Means for the 2025 New England Patriots:https://roundtable.io/shortUrl/4rdYYzkPatriots Pro Football Hall of Fame Snubs: 10 New England Legends Who Deserve In:https://roundtable.io/shortUrl/gesWz0INew England Patriots’ Mike Vrabel Reveals the Inspiration for the “Warriors” Team Identity: https://roundtable.io/shortUrl/LNVrC5VNew England Patriots Drake Maye Could've Been Drafted To This Team Last Season:https://roundtable.io/shortUrl/J1MXTWOFormer New England Patriots Quarterback Recalls Incredible Josh McDaniels Super Bowl Moment: https://roundtable.io/shortUrl/68LOK97New England Patriots DT Milton Williams Has Proved Critics Wrong All Postseason Long:https://roundtable.io/shortUrl/vmhf59FChapters:00:00 Welcome to the show!06:19 Darnold vs. Maye19:27 Dueling Defenses28:10 Smith-Njigba vs. Gonzalez39:27 Keys to Victory: Patriots Defense52:32 Keys to Victory: Patriots Offense01:09:05 Game Predictions01:22:00 Final ThoughtsFollow / Subscribe:Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@PatriotsRoundtablePodcastInstagram: @PatsRTBPodTikTok: @PatriotsRoundtablePodcastX: @PatsRTBPodSpotify : https://open.spotify.com/show/12TSbVqKYa7Y02zk32ET8Z?si=nxEKPA80ST-x-QAdA0eTqwApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/patriots-roundtable-podcast/id1865780717#Patriots #NEPats #DrakeMaye #SuperBowlLX #PatriotsNation #GoPats

The Patriots are AFC Champions.

In this week’s episode of the Patriots Roundtable Podcast, Eddie and Tyler react to New England’s 10-7 AFC Championship Game win over the Denver Broncos and take a big-picture look back at the Patriots’ 2025 season from worst-to-first to Super Bowl LX. We break down another statement defensive performance, Drake Maye’s late-game impact, the “road warriors” identity that traveled all year, and what it all means for the Vrabel-era foundation moving forward. 

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Tyler’s Patriots Roundtable author page: https://roundtable.io/sports/nfl/pats/author/tyler-geis

Articles referenced in this episode:

What a Super Bowl LX Berth Means for the 2025 New England Patriots: https://roundtable.io/shortUrl/gDwVkzX

Key Takeaways from the New England Patriots AFC Championship Game Victory: https://roundtable.io/shortUrl/kDIXfXQ

Mike Vrabel Could Make NFL History With a Super Bowl LX Win: https://roundtable.io/shortUrl/YrkJtOj

New England Patriots Survive Denver Broncos, 10-7, Advance to Super Bowl LX: https://roundtable.io/shortUrl/kDIXfXQ

Chapters:

00:00 Welcome to the show!

02:10 AFC Championship Reaction (Patriots-Broncos)

05:50 Defense Wins Championships

22:31 Maye’s Legs + Offensive Survival

30:25 Vrabel's Impact in 2025

43:54 Final Thoughts

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The Patriots are on to the AFC Championship Game.

In this week’s episode of the Patriots Roundtable Podcast, Eddie and Tyler react to New England’s Divisional Round win over the Houston Texans and look ahead to an AFC Championship Game in Denver against the Broncos. We break down how the identity of this team has shifted through two postseason games, and what needs to improve if the Patriots are to survive and advance all the way to Super Bowl LX.

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Tyler’s Patriots Roundtable author page: https://roundtable.io/sports/nfl/pats/author/tyler-geis 

Articles referenced in this episode:

Key Takeaways from New England Patriots’ Divisional Round Victory: https://roundtable.io/shortUrl/oFWuKal

New England Patriots Defeat Houston Texans, 28-16, Advance to AFC Championship: https://roundtable.io/shortUrl/9gEhUH7

New England Patriots Cap Off Divisional Round With Unreal Kayshon Boutte Catch: https://roundtable.io/shortUrl/gztLl1X

Super Bowl Champion Gives Hot Take on AFC Championship Game: https://roundtable.io/shortUrl/O05KzfS

Patriots Roundtable Podcast: New England Patriots-Houston Texans Preview: https://roundtable.io/shortUrl/ImwDjVr

Chapters:

00:00 Welcome to the show!

03:23 Patriots-Texans Recap

25:02 All-22 Review

30:40 Patriots Defense vs. Broncos Offense

42:56 Patriots Offense vs. Broncos Defense

56:18 Game Predictions

01:05:30 Final thoughts

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#Patriots #NEPats #DrakeMaye #NFLPlayoffs #PatriotsNation #GoPats

The Patriots are still dancing.In this episode of the Patriots Roundtable Podcast, Eddie and Tyler react to New England’s Wild Card win over the Chargers and turn the page to a Divisional Round showdown at Gillette against the Houston Texans. We break down what traveled from the regular season into the playoffs, what has to clean up offensively, and the biggest swing matchups that decide Sunday.Subscribe for weekly Patriots recaps + previews.Chapters:00:00 Welcome to the show!02:25 Patriots-Chargers Recap11:15 All-22 Review14:48 Patriots-Texans Preview39:45 Game Predictions51:06 Final thoughts#Patriots #NEPats #DrakeMaye #NFLPlayoffs #PatriotsNation #GoPats

It’s officially tournament time! The NFL Playoffs begin this weekend, and the New England Patriots are set to kick things off against the Los Angeles Chargers on Sunday Night Football.Eddie and Tyler preview their upcoming matchup — what areas will New England have an advantage, and how can they secure a victory to advance?Subscribe for weekly Patriots recaps + previews.Patriots Roundtable (website): https://roundtable.io/sports/nfl/pats/Eddie’s Patriots Roundtable author page: https://roundtable.io/sports/nfl/pats/author/eddie-marottaTyler’s Patriots Roundtable author page: https://roundtable.io/sports/nfl/pats/author/tyler-geisArticles referenced in this episode:What to Watch For: Patriots Defense vs. Chargers Offense: https://roundtable.io/shortUrl/zaYDSi6Key Takeaways From Patriots' Win Over Dolphins: https://roundtable.io/shortUrl/bAVBYtKPatriots Roll Dolphins in Regular Season Finale, 38-10: https://roundtable.io/shortUrl/tRjXt4hPatriots' Campbell, Williams Activated From Injured Reserve: https://roundtable.io/shortUrl/e8p8rSRMike Vrabel Comments on the Game Plan Ahead of Patriots Playing Chargers: https://roundtable.io/shortUrl/WB77reNStefon Diggs Reaches 1,000-Yard Milestone in Patriots Regular Season Finale: https://roundtable.io/shortUrl/6WU5HLZChapters:00:00 Welcome to the show!01:55 Dolphins recap: what jumped off the screen07:03 All-22 Review09:55 Patriots-Chargers Preview36:15 Game Predictions55:19 Final thoughtsFollow / Subscribe:Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@PatriotsRoundtablePodcastInstagram: @PatsRTBPodTikTok: @PatriotsRoundtablePodcast X: @PatsRTBPodSpotify : https://open.spotify.com/show/12TSbVqKYa7Y02zk32ET8Z?si=nxEKPA80ST-x-QAdA0eTqw Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/patriots-roundtable-podcast/id1865780717 #Patriots #NEPatriots #DrakeMaye #AFCeast #NFLPodcast

The Patriots Roundtable Podcast is here.In "Episode 0", we break down the Patriots’ 42-10 win over the Jets, what clinching the AFC East means heading into Week 18, and why Drake Maye’s season keeps raising the bar.Subscribe for weekly Patriots recaps + previews.Patriots Roundtable (website): https://roundtable.io/sports/nfl/pats/Eddie’s Patriots Roundtable author page: https://roundtable.io/sports/nfl/pats/author/eddie-marottaTyler’s Patriots Roundtable author page: https://roundtable.io/sports/nfl/pats/author/tyler-geisArticles referenced in this episode:• Undermanned Patriots Blitz Jets, Win 42-10: https://roundtable.io/sports/nfl/pats/news/undermanned-patriots-blitz-jets-win-42-10• Patriots Clinch 2025 AFC East Championship: https://roundtable.io/sports/nfl/pats/news/patriots-clinch-2025-afc-east-championship• Unpacking Maye’s Historic Performance in Win Over Jets: https://roundtable.io/sports/nfl/pats/news/unpacking-maye-s-historic-performance-in-win-over-jets• New Year’s Resolution: Vote Maye For MVP: https://roundtable.io/sports/nfl/pats/players/new-year-s-resolution-vote-maye-for-mvp• Drake Maye Responds to Patriots 'Easy Schedule' This Season: https://roundtable.io/sports/nfl/pats/news/drake-maye-responds-to-patriots-easy-schedule-this-season• Patriots Key Injuries Could Thrust Rookie Wide Receiver into the Forefront of Week 17: https://roundtable.io/sports/nfl/pats/players/patriots-key-injuries-could-thrust-rookie-wide-receiver-into-the-forefront-of-week-17• Efton Chism Reacts to First Career Touchdown: https://roundtable.io/sports/nfl/pats/players/efton-chism-iii-reacts-to-first-career-touchdownChapters:00:00 Welcome to the show!03:50 Jets recap: what jumped off the screen09:37 All-22 Review13:36 Drake "MVP" Maye?31:51 AFC East Clinch/What's At Stake in Week 1841:45 Patriots-Dolphins Preview49:10 Final thoughtsFollow / Subscribe:Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@PatriotsRoun...Instagram: @PatsRTBPodTikTok: @PatriotsRoundtablePodcast X: @PatsRTBPod#Patriots #NEPatriots #DrakeMaye #AFCeast #NFLPodcast