Patriots Wire Podcast

Patriots Wire Podcast

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Patriots Wire Podcast episodes

  • Is it time to worry about Mac Jones’ development?

    The guys break down the Patriots’ latest dominant performance against a Sam Darnold-led offense. As for the Patriots’ offense, should fans be concerned with another game plan that left Mac Jones in the background? Also, did Mac Jones make a dirty play in the game against Carolina? And how much should Pats fans be believing in this team entering another winnable game against Cleveland? All that and more with Pats-Browns predictions against the spread. Hosted by Ryan O’Leary (@RyanO_Leary) with Patriots Wire Managing Editor Henry McKenna (@McKennAnalysis)

    36 min
  • Patriots are speeding up Mac Jones’ development in-game. Here’s how.

    The guys discuss the Patriots’ big road win over the Chargers and take a look at what statistically was an uneven game from rookie quarterback Mac Jones. Are the coaches starting to push Jones to be the focal point of the offense? Also, thoughts on New England standing pat at the trade deadline, facing old friend Stephon Gilmore and a Pats-Panthers preview with picks against the spread. Hosted by Ryan O’Leary (@RyanO_Leary) with Patriots Wire Managing Editor Henry McKenna (@McKennAnalysis)

    33 min
  • What Patriots should do at trade deadline: Buyers or sellers?

    The guys discuss the Patriots’ blowout win over the Jets and what it means for the team’s immediate future. Also, a discussion on what the team could do at the upcoming trade deadline, and what a win over the Chargers in L.A. would mean for the Patriots’ status as AFC contenders. Hosted by Ryan O’Leary (@RyanO_Leary) with Patriots Wire Managing Editor Henry McKenna (@McKennAnalysis)

    40 min
  • Tom Brady vs. Bill Belichick was everything we wanted and more

    The guys break down Bill Belichick’s defensive game plan against Tom Brady and relive some of the key moments in one of the biggest regular season spectacles in NFL history. Did Belichick make the right call with kicker Nick Folk at the end of the game? Was Mac Jones’ performance as good as most are making it out to be? Those topics are tackled along with a Patriots-Texans lookahead with picks against the spread. Hosted by Ryan O’Leary (@RyanO_Leary) with Patriots Wire Managing Editor Henry McKenna (@McKennAnalysis).

    39 min
  • Bill Belichick’s Patriots are nowhere near ready for Tom Brady’s Bucs

    The guys discuss the Patriots’ alarming loss to the Saints that revealed an ugly truth: The Patriots’ perceived strengths entering the season have been massive letdowns through three weeks. Also, how will the Patriots' organization handle Tom Brady’s return to Foxboro, and how will Brady respond? As always, the guys close with picks against the spread and total with odds provided by the Tipico Sportsbook. Hosted by Ryan O’Leary (@RyanO_Leary) with Patriots Wire Managing Editor Henry McKenna (@McKennAnalysis)

    36 min
  • Are Patriots preparing to fully unleash Mac Jones?

    The guys discuss the Patriots’ latest conservative game plan on offense and where rookie quarterback Mac Jones falls into that equation. Topics include the team’s massive problem at right tackle, James White’s fantasy value and picks against the spread for Pats-Saints in Week 3. Hosted by Ryan O’Leary (@RyanO_Leary) with Patriots Wire Managing Editor Henry McKenna (@McKennAnalysis)

    30 min
  • How the Patriots’ cautious approach backfired in Week 1

    The guys discuss the Patriots’ 17-16 loss to the Dolphins in Week 1 and give their takes on Mac Jones’ NFL debut. Also, a look at some defensive snap count surprises and a Patriots-Jets preview with picks against the spread. Hosted by Ryan O’Leary (@RyanO_Leary) with Patriots Wire Managing Editor Henry McKenna (@McKennAnalysis)

    32 min
  • The case for and against the Pats to win Super Bowl LVI

    With expectations rising for the Patriots and new quarterback Mac Jones, the guys discuss the team’s path to becoming a Super Bowl contender this season. They also highlight some areas of concern that could derail the team’s playoff hopes in 2021. Other topics include a look at the Patriots’ Week 1 matchup against the Dolphins and some advice on how to approach this game from a sports betting perspective. Hosted by Ryan O’Leary (@RyanO_Leary) with Patriots Wire Managing Editor Henry McKenna (@McKennAnalysis)

    29 min
  • What to expect from Mac Jones as Pats’ starter

    The guys discuss a wild cut-down day that saw the Patriots release Cam Newton and promote rookie Mac Jones as their new starting QB. But why let Cam walk and lose $3.5M? Also, top takeaways (and concerns) on the team’s initial 53-man roster, and should Mac Jones now be a target in fantasy football drafts? What about Offensive Rookie of the Year betting odds? Hosted by Ryan O’Leary (@RyanO_Leary) with Patriots Wire Managing Editor Henry McKenna (@McKennAnalysis)

    26 min

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