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Pat and Matt are back, and they're talking DeAndre Hopkins again. He spent the day in Foxboro with the Patriots on Thursday, but, while there seems to be mutual interest, a deal has not been made yet. They also discuss the concerns at offensive tackle with Trent Brown not being able to go just yet. The defense has looked elite so far, and the guys discuss how this defense could be a serious problem for offenses, and seriously fun to watch for Patriots fans.

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Pat and Matt chat this week about the new rules that the NFL has put into place, including the rule that all but does away with the kickoff return. They also touch on the flex scheduling rule, and the emergency QB rule as well. They finish with a little scheduling talk, and by remembering a few good moments in sports history.

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Phil Perry from NBC Sports Boston joins the show to discuss the 2023 Patriots, What does he expect to see, and who are the guys that will change what this team looks like this year? The guys take a deep dive into offensive line, and also discuss tight ends and the secondary. You don't want to miss this one!

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New England has a very difficult schedule ahead. Here's how they make the playoffs.

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