Patriots Wire Podcast

The guys discuss the Patriots’ decision to trade former first-round pick Sony Michel to the Rams and what it means for the team’s running back room entering cut-down week. Also, how Mac Jones took full advantage of Cam Newton’s absence at practice this week by outperforming Giants starter Daniel Jones at joint team practices. Hosted by Ryan O’Leary (@RyanO_Leary) with Patriots Wire Managing Editor Henry McKenna (@McKennAnalysis).

Patriots Wire editor Henry McKenna and host Ryan O’Leary return with thoughts on Cam Newton vs. Mac Jones, Matthew Judon’s instant impact and why it’s not too early to panic over the team’s two injured starting tight ends. Also, is Damien Harris a running back to target in fantasy drafts this summer?

On “Schedule Day,” the guys react to Tom Brady’s Bucs visiting the Patriots at Gillette Stadium in Week 4 of the 2021 regular season. Also, Patriots Wire editor Henry McKenna breaks down where to find the team’s best positional battles entering training camp.

The guys react to the Patriots selecting Mac Jones, a player that’s come up often on the pod, with pick No. 15 of the NFL Draft. What will the team’s plan be for the former Alabama star? Also, why Christian Barmore was the quintessential Round 2 pick by Bill Belichick, and other thoughts on this draft class as a whole.

Draft Wire editor Luke Easterling, with host Ryan O’Leary, give their final takes on Day 1 of the NFL Draft. Could Micah Parsons tumble to the Steelers at pick No. 24? Are the Patriots poised to make a move for their quarterback of the future? Will Patrick Surtain make it past the top 10 picks after the Broncos’ trade for QB Teddy Bridgewater? Elijah Moore or Alex Leatherwood for the Packers at pick No. 30? Happy draft weekend everybody!

Patriots Wire editor Henry McKenna discusses the brilliant story that is Julian Edelman’s football career. Also, the guys dive into Henry’s latest 7-round mock draft that sends Alabama WR DeVonta Smith to Foxboro and cornerback J.C. Jackson to Miami.

Host Ryan O’Leary and Draft Wire editor Luke Easterling discuss Julian Edelman’s legacy following his retirement this week. Is the former Patriot wide receiver bound for the Hall of Fame … or the Bucs? Also, the guys discuss their favorite NFL Draft prop bets, including two longshots involving Bill Belichick and the Patriots in the first round.

In Patriots Wire editor Henry McKenna’s latest mock draft, Bill Belichick pulls off a blockbuster trade with the Falcons and selects Ohio State quarterback Justin Fields at No. 4 overall. Hey, maybe it’s a pipe dream. But Henry’s not the only draft pundit who thinks the Patriots could make a major move on Day 1. Reality or alternate reality? You be the judge.

Patriots Wire editor Henry McKenna goes over his latest mock draft, which sees Bill Belichick trading in both directions. The guys also discuss Jimmy Garoppolo’s situation with the 49ers, and why he’s unlikely to finish the 2021 season without first switching teams. Should Patriots fans be bracing for the return of Jimmy G?

The guys discuss three key Patriots resignings: David Andrews, James White and Lawrence Guy. Also, Jalen Mills’ perfect introduction to Bill Belichick, Cam Newton’s status as the team’s QB1, and thoughts on Alabama’s Mac Jones to the Patriots on Day 1 of the NFL Draft.