In the latest episode of the Greg Bedard Patriots Podcast with Nick Cattles, they discuss the start of free agency and the New England Patriots' moves. The team has signed RB Antonio Gibson, OT Chukwuma Okorafor, QB Jacoby Brissett, and LB Sione Takitaki. Returning players include WR Kendrick Bourne, TE Hunter Henry, OL Michael Onwenu, and WR Jalen Reagor. Safety Kyle Dugger has been given the transition tag.

Departures include QB Mac Jones, WR DeVante Parker, LB Mack Wilson, and TE Mike Gesicki. The team is still waiting on Calvin Ridley, who will be 30 this season, and is considering trades for Tee Higgins and Mike Williams.

EPISODE TIMELINE:

Signed
0:00 RB Antonio Gibson signed
2:06 OT Chukwuma Okorafor signed
3:32 QB Jacoby Brissett signed
5:35 LB Sione Takitaki signed

Returning
7:55 WR Kendrick Bourne signed
9:03 TE Hunter Henry signed
11:27 OL Michael Onwenu signed
17:27 WR Jalen Reagor signed
18:28 Transition Tag: S Kyle Dugger

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In the latest episode of the Greg Bedard Patriots Podcast with Nick Cattles, Greg and Nick delve into Jerod Mayo's influence on the team and address questions from the draft mailbag. The discussion kicks off with an analysis of NFL Network's Cameron Wolfe's story on Mayo's role with the Patriots. The episode wraps up with a focus on the draft mailbag, where they tackle a variety of listener-submitted questions related to the team's draft strategy and prospects.

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Mayo’s impact and draft mailbag

In the latest episode of the Greg Bedard Patriots Podcast, Greg and Nick discuss Christian Barmore's significant 4-year contract extension worth up to $92 million. They also evaluate New England's Day 3 draft picks, providing grades for each selection.

EPISODE TIMELINE:

0:00 Christian Barmore extended
6:38 WR Troy Franklin’s fall
8:20 OG Layden Robinson
18:05 WR Javon Baker
22:34 CB Marcellas Dial
22:50 QB Joe Milton
30:07 TE Jaheim Bell
30:50 Lightning Round Post-Draft Questions
38:15 Pecking order in Patriots WR room

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Grading Patriots Day 3 Draft Picks; Christian Barmore Extended

In the latest episode of the Greg Bedard Patriots Podcast, Greg and Nick provided reactions to the first two days of the NFL draft. They discussed the Patriots' decision not to trade out of the third pick, choosing quarterback Drake Maye instead, and explained why it was a strategic move. They also analyzed the Patriots' second-round decision to trade down for better positioning later in the draft, selecting Ja’Lynn Polk and offensive lineman Caedan Wallace. The episode wrapped up with a preview of Day 3, highlighting potential targets and strategies for the Patriots.

0:00 Patriots don’t trade out of 3 … take QB Drake Maye
25:30 Patriots trade down from 34
29:27 Patriots pick WR Ja’Lynn Polk
46:40 At 64 Patriots take OL Caedan Wallace
1:06:06 Day 3 Preview: What would you like to see them do?

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Patriots go offense with first 3 picks

It's draft week on the Greg Bedard Patriots Podcast, Join Greg and Nick for an in-depth analysis of the New England Patriots' draft strategies and possibilities. This week, they break down the latest draft week headlines and discuss crucial questions facing the Patriots as they head into one of the most pivotal drafts in franchise history.

EPISODE TIMELINE:
0:00 Russini/Graff: Jonathan Kraft “heavily involved”
12:40 MassLive: The offers for #3 have been “laughable”...Waiting for a serious offer”...
16:40 Is #11-#23-’25 1st Rd pick enough from Minnesota?
20:00 What would you need from the Giants to move to #6? (#6 - #49 - #70 this year)
25:25 Jayden Daniels mom involved? Las Vegas?
27:18 Consider trading to No. 13?
28:52 ScoutD on Twitter (Followed by Schefter): Pats have unprecedented offers…Likely stay.
29:50 If it was Maye vs Move Down w/ no 2nd move figured out: What do you do?
31:17 Who is on top of their board: Maye or Daniels?
34:09 How much difference do you think they see b/w Penix & McCarthy?
37:05 Will Patriots trade for a veteran WR?

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Patriots Draft Week Headlines, Questions & Possibilities

In the latest episode of the Greg Bedard Patriots Podcast with Nick Cattles, Greg and Nick delve into a variety of topics following Eliot Wolf's recent press conference. They start by discussing the key points from Wolf's talk, especially his comments on the wide receiver situation. They then explore the likelihood of a draft trade and whether the Patriots have decided on their pick. Discussion continues with whether JJ McCarthy is still a contender for the Patriots' third overall pick and the team's strategy to draft a great player. They also address the season of misinformation leading up to the draft and conclude with commentary on recent ESPN articles about Bill Belichick and Robert Kraft.

EPISODE TIMELINE:
0:00 Eliot Wolf talked today … what caught your eye?
15:36 Wolf on Wide Receiver
21:20 Is a draft trade likely?
22:50 Do the Patriots know who they are going to pick? 
25:39 Is JJ McCarthy still in the mix for the Patriots third overall pick?
27:53 Are Pats looking for a GREAT player?
30:03 Misinformation time?
35:45 ESPN comes out with another Belichick column…
42:43 Kraft not doing himself many favors of late 

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Start of Patriots free agency

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