Patriots Wire Podcast

Patriots Wire editor Henry McKenna gives us an in-depth look at the team’s approach to free agency, and how coach Bill Belichick and Co. could deploy their many new weapons on offense. The guys also discuss the team’s strategy to ramp up its defensive line and pass rush.

Most NFL teams are stuck in salary cap chaos, restructuring contracts and releasing players in bunches. The Patriots find themselves in a position of power — entering the new league year with $64.5M in cap space. In the return of the Patriots Wire Podcast for the 2021 season, the guys discuss where Bill Belichick could make splash signings on both sides of the ball. Also, who’s the most likely Patriots quarterback in 2021?

Join host Ryan O’Leary and Patriots Wire editor Henry McKenna for Season 2 of the Patriots Wire Podcast, with new weekly episodes starting March 11.

In the season finale of the Patriots Wire Podcast, the guys react to the team’s embarrassing Week 16 loss to the Bills and look toward an uncertain future. Is Belichick regretting his decision to let Tom Brady get away? Is his new marriage with Cam Newton coming to an end? What positions should the team be targeting in the 2021 NFL draft, and which free agents should the Patriots be both targeting and working to retain? The 18th and final episode of the Patriots Wire podcast is powered by the USA Today Sports Media Group, with a fantasy segment from The Huddle and sports betting advice from the Sportsbook Wire.

Now officially eliminated from playoff contention, the Patriots will play out the string in Weeks 16 and 17 before looking ahead to an uncertain future. The guys discuss why Bill Belichick and the team failed in multiple ways this season, and give a progress report on the many first-year players who saw meaningful snaps in last week's loss to the Dolphins. Episode 17 of the Patriots Wire podcast is powered by the USA Today Sports Media Group, with a fantasy segment from The Huddle and sports betting advice from the Sportsbook Wire.

Officially eliminated from AFC East title contention, the Patriots are in unfamiliar territory entering the final three weeks of the season. The dynasty days are clearly over. The question now is: How long will it take to catch the surging Bills and ascending Dolphins? Host Ryan O’Leary and Patriots Wire editor Henry McKenna discuss Belichick’s unwavering support of Cam Newton and what that could mean for their future together, N’Keal Harry’s recent flashes, and the dawn of a new era in Foxboro as the franchise prepares for a rebuild. Also, Henry discusses a recent tweet by Harry’s trainer, who claimed publicly that he was misquoted in a Patriots Wire article about his client. Episode 16 of the Patriots Wire podcast is powered by the USA Today Sports Media Group, with a fantasy segment from The Huddle and sports betting advice from the Sportsbook Wire.

The Patriots have put themselves in an interesting spot. Win their final four games of the season, and they’ll have more than a 95 percent chance to sneak into the 7-team AFC playoff picture. That fact makes Thursday night’s game at the L.A. Rams even more fun and intriguing. Host Ryan O’Leary and Patriots Wire editor Henry McKenna discuss that matchup along with other topics, including the likelihood of another NFL team accomplishing a 16-0 regular season. Episode 15 of the Patriots Wire Podcast is powered by USA TODAY Sports and includes fantasy football smart plays from The Huddle.com, and sports betting advice from USA TODAY Sportsbook Wire.

The Patriots scored their second straight win as a home underdog, but they remain a long shot for the AFC playoffs. The reality is that the team is rebuilding, and host Ryan O’Leary and Patriots Wire Editor Henry McKenna discuss what position groups they’re most concerned about. Also, how far fetched is the idea of Tom Brady and the Patriots reuniting? Episode 14 of the Patriots Wire Podcast is powered by USA TODAY Sports and includes fantasy football smart plays from The Huddle.com, and sports betting advice from USA TODAY Sportsbook Wire.

For the first time in two decades, the Patriots are cooked before Thanksgiving Day. At 4-6 and well out of the AFC playoff race, it’s time to look toward the future. Host Ryan O’Leary and Patriots Wire editor Henry McKenna dive into the team’s most pressing issue: Its lack of a plan at quarterback for 2021 and beyond. Is Cam Newton really the answer? This podcast is powered by USA Today Sports and includes fantasy picks of the week from The Huddle, and sports betting advice from the Sportsbook Wire.

The Patriots … aren’t quite done yet! Host Ryan O’Leary and Patriots Wire editor Henry McKenna discuss the team’s big Week 10 win over Baltimore, the rising star that is Jakobi Meyers and whatever’s going on with Stephon Gilmore. The guys also take a look at the Patriots’ Week 11 game at Houston. This podcast is powered by USA Today Sports and includes fantasy advice from The Huddle, as well as a sports betting pick of the week from The Sportsbook Wire.