This week on The Gridiron and Beyond, the voice of the New England Patriots, Bob Socci sits down with Doug Farrar of USA Today and author of “The Genius of Desperation: The Schematic Innovations That Made the Modern NFL.”

They discuss the Patriots defense and how it compares with the greatest defenses of the last 30 years; why Devin McCourty is playing at an All-Pro level that rivals; and who is most likely to challenge them the rest of the season.