Patriots Wire Podcast

The guys react to the Patriots season-opening loss to the Dolphins with takes on Mac Jones, Trent Brown and Kyle Dugger. Other topics include the team’s production at wide receiver and a Pats-Steelers preview with picks against the spread. Hosted by Ryan O’Leary (@RyanO_Leary) with new Patriots Wire Editor Jordy McElroy (@JordyMcElroy)

The guys dig a little bit deeper into the Patriots’ roster to find 3 storylines fans should be paying attention to entering the start of training camp. Hosted by Ryan O’Leary (@RyanO_Leary) with Patriots Wire Editor Henry McKenna (@McKennAnalysis).

The guys debate the best and worst position groups on the Patriots’ depth chart heading into training camp. Hosted by Ryan O’Leary (@RyanO_Leary) with Patriots Wire Editor Henry McKenna (@McKennAnalysis).

The guys breakdown their top takeaways from the Patriots’ mandatory offseason minicamp practices, including thoughts on Mac Jones in Year 2, the sudden rise of WR Tre Nixon and a potential breakout (or bust) season for Josh Uche. Lacking for star power, will the Patriots be ready to compete in a loaded AFC come September? Hosted by Ryan O’Leary (@RyanO_Leary) with Patriots Wire Editor Henry McKenna (@McKennAnalysis).

The guys discuss how the Patriots could deploy rookie WR Tyquan Thornton and his blazing speed this season. Also, takes on the team’s coaching carousel on offense and early thoughts on the 2022 schedule. Hosted by Ryan O’Leary (@RyanO_Leary) with Patriots Wire Editor Henry McKenna (@McKennAnalysis).

The guys weave their draft thoughts around exclusive Patriots Wire interviews with some of the team’s top 2022 rookies. Topics include the Bailey Zappe-Mac Jones dynamic, Cole Strange in Round 1 and a story you probably haven’t heard about 4th-round pick Jack Jones. Hosted by Ryan O’Leary (@RyanO_Leary) with Patriots Wire Editor Henry McKenna (@McKennAnalysis).

The guys hop into an NFL mock draft simulator and talk through the team’s best options in the first four rounds. The consensus? Bill Belichick and Co. could go a variety of ways at No. 21 overall. Which is best? Hosted by Ryan O’Leary (@RyanO_Leary) with Patriots Wire Editor Henry McKenna (@McKennAnalysis).

The guys discuss the Patriots’ trade with the Dolphins for WR DeVante Parker and the team’s top positional needs entering the NFL Draft. Does wide receiver still top the list? Hosted by Ryan O’Leary (@RyanO_Leary) with Patriots Wire Editor Henry McKenna (@McKennAnalysis).

Coming out of the NFL’s scouting combine, the guys ponder Bill Belichick’s mindset as the league’s calendar shifts to free agency. Is the team serious about drafting a top wide receiver for Mac Jones in this year’s draft? Could they make a splash at that position in free agency by signing Amari Cooper or Allen Robinson? Other topics include the team presumably losing J.C. Jackson and what comes next at cornerback and linebacker. Hosted by Ryan O’Leary (@RyanO_Leary) with Patriots Wire Editor Henry McKenna (@McKennAnalysis)

The guys open up the 2022 offseason with a conversation on the Patriots losing Josh McDaniels and a host of other offensive coaches, and what that means for Mac Jones entering his first full offseason as the starting quarterback. Also, thoughts on Bill Belichick’s insistence on promoting from within and potential WR targets for the team at No. 21 overall in the upcoming NFL Draft. Hosted by Ryan O’Leary (@RyanO_Leary) with Patriots Wire Editor Henry McKenna (@McKennAnalysis)