On this episode of Pats Interference, Andrew Callahan is joined by Aaron Schatz, the godfather of football analytics, creator of DVOA and Chief Analytics Officer at FTN Fantasy as he returns to run down why his mean win projection for the Patriots is 7.1. Plus, he shares nuggets from his 20th Football Almanac previewing the NFL seasons and what he expects from Drake Maye. All that, and much more!

00:00 - Intro

04:00 - NFL official rankings critique

06:15 - Patriots' win projection

07:30 - Patriots' offensive projection

09:55 - PrizePicks

11:39 - Reasons for optimism

13:00 - Reasons for pessimism

16:57 - Receiving core

18:59 - Jonathan Jones success

21:09 - GameTIme

22:33 - Patriots' Versatile Defense

25:01 - Mayo's Coaching Impact

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With less than two weeks left until training camp, Andrew looks back at the best of the Patriots' spring and summer with help from past guests and segments featuring Devin McCourty, James White, Mike Giardi, and more.

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WEEI's Nick "Fitzy" Stevens returns for the longest-running tradition in Pats Interference history: the scrimmage draft. Following a snake draft format, the guys take turns picking players to build teams that will play a theoretical scrimmage to open Patriots training camp. Later, they debate whether Team Callahan or Team Fitzy boasts the better roster and discuss Jahlani Tavai's recent extension.

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Andrew opens a six-pack of Patriots thoughts by ranking the top 10 players on the team today and projecting who the top 10 will be at season's end. Later, he gets into Davon Godchaux's hold-in, the one Pats assistant who could swing this season, training camp tips to know and an inside look at his day fishing with David Andrews.

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The Ringer's Brian Barrett rejoins the show to name seven Patriots players who could help make or break a surprise 2024 season and the main reasons why Drake Maye will or won't start sooner than you think. Later, Andrew welcomes a new MailFan from Ireland to talk about the Pats' receivers.

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The Athletic's national NFL insider Jeff Howe returns to the show to compare notes on the Patriots' extended minicamp practice, including Drake Maye's growth, Matt Judon's return and lots more. Later, Jeff shares some intel on Rhamondre Stevenson saying he's "pretty close" to a contract extension and helps answer your mailbag questions. All that, and much more!

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Andrew recaps and analyzes everything that happened at the Patriots' last OTA practice, including why Drake Maye is now taking No. 2 reps at QB, the latest on his development and what comes next. Later, he welcomes back a familiar MailFan and answers your mailbag questions, before sharing stories from his trip to Scandinavia. All that, and much more!

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NFL reporter and multimedia star Mike Giardi returns to the pod to share his observations of Drake Maye, the Patriots' offensive line and young receivers at Wednesday's OTA practice. Later, the guys dive into what the Pats will look like in 2026 AKA Year 3 of the franchise's ongoing rebuild.

0:00 - Introducing Mike Giardi

2:19 - Practice updates

6:10 - Importance of reps

8:01 - Tempted to use meme

10:05 - Bailey's physical differences

15:45 - Team periods performance

17:57 - Drake Maye's development focus

23:17 - Controlling the urge

25:29 - Importance of media

30:48 - Offensive coordinator changes

33:39 - Keon White's progress

35:43 - Future of Drake Maye

40:37 - Future success of defense

42:27 - Importance of surrounding Drake Maye

46:06 - Justin Jefferson

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The Boston Herald's Doug Kyed returns to break down everything he and Andrew saw at the Patriots' first practice of 2024, from Drake Maye to how the offense is taking shape, the receiver rotation, a couple defenders who stood out and more. Later, the guys answer your mailbag questions.

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The voice of the Patriots, Bob Socci, makes his show return to break down the team's 2024 brutal schedule, including the most likely upsets and under-the-radar storylines. Later, Andrew and Bob answer your mailbag questions.

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