Phil's tackling all your mailbag questions this week, covering everything from Drake Maye’s demeanor at OTAs to how the Patriots might approach the Stefon Diggs situation. He also dives into whether growing pains could linger into the start of the season and wraps it all up with a breakdown of his latest quarterback rankings 

4:00-Examining Drake Maye’s demeanor at OTAs 

16:00 - Should we expect growing pains to carry over into the season? 

28:30 - How will the Patriots handle the Diggs situation? 

49:00 - Phil breaks down his QB rankings

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Phil Perry empties his notebook with his biggest takeaways from Patriots OTAs on Tuesday. Later, Phil talks with Cal’s head coach Justin Wilcox to get to know more about Craig Woodson.

4:00-Let's not panic about Drake Maye throwing 4 interceptions

11:00-How much will be on Maye’s plate under a Josh McDaniels’ offense?

15:30-The offensive variety we saw from McDaniels

18:30-First impressions of the rookies 

28:00-Justin Wilcox interview

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An undrafted free agent RB who used to be a steer-wrestler and turned down NIL money to stay a captain at UC Davis?!? Phil Perry talks with UC Davis head coach, Tim Plough, to get more insight on Lan Larison.

2:00-Perry's first impressions of Lan Larison at rookie mini-camp 

6:30-Tim Plough on the football character of Larison

11:00-Plough on where the Patriots can use Lan 

21:00-Lan turned down NIL money to stay with his team

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Phil Perry opens up the notebook and shares his main takeaways from the Patriots' first day of rookie minicamp.

2:20- Phil reacts to defensive coordinator Terrell Williams not being at practice due to a "traumatic" health scare

4:40- Who was, and wasn't, in attendance for the rookies on Friday?

8:20- Takeaway 1: Mike Vrabel's hands-on coaching approach continues to impress and entertain

12:10- Takeaway 2: Will Campbell was at left tackle -- and ONLY at left tackle on Friday

16:30- Takeaway 3: Josh McDaniels was loud and clearly excited to be back on the field running an offense

18:25- Takeaway 4: Kyle Williams looks like an "X"/ deep-threat receiver... and seems to have that dog in him

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Phil Perry talks with Aaron Best, Head coach at Eastern Washington University, to get his scouting report on Efton Chism III. How similar is his game to former EWU Eagle Cooper Kupp? Later, Phil breaks down his ‘most improved’ players on the Patriots’ roster heading into next season. 

1:00-The scouting report on Efton Chism III

6:30-Coach Aaron Best on the football character of Chism

12:00-Could Chism be Cooper Kupp 2.0?

26:30-’Most improved’ players on the Patriots’ roster

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Phil Perry talks with James White to get his reaction to the Patriots drafting TreVeyon Henderson in the 2025 NFL Draft. James explains why this was a “home run” pick for the Patriots, and breaks down what he likes about Henderson’s game. 

6:00-James White calls TreVeyon Henderson a “home run” pick

8:00-Biggest challenge for Henderson to learn Josh McDaniels offense

12:30-White breaks down highlights from Henderson

19:00-Analyzing Henderson's impressive pass protection 

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Phil Perry gives his draft grades for the Patriots’ 2025 Draft; which players can impact the team next season?  Later, Tyler Dunne joins to give a Buffalo Bills perspective on how the Patriots roster is shaping up...and whether they are the next-best team in the AFC East.

3:00-Phil gives his report card for the Patriots’ draft

14:30-Tyler Dunne on the state of the Buffalo Bills

29:00-What should Patriots fan expect from Mack Hollins?

37:00-Josh Allen/Drake Maye rookie season comparison

41:00-Can the Patriots make the playoffs this season?

53:00-How Stefon Diggs will make an impact in New England

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Tom Curran and Phil Perry give their complete recap of the Patriots’ 2025 NFL Draft. How well did the Patriots execute a game plan to address all their roster needs?

1:00- Patriots draft for value in the first five rounds
11:10- Breaking down the roster fits for each of the team's draft picks
32:30- Which pick made you wince the most?
36:00- What was your favorite pick?
37:15- Live reaction to the Patriots drafting a long snapper (Phil was not happy)
42:45- What happened with Sheddeur Sanders?
51:20- Live reaction to the Patriots' final pick of the draft

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A best-of selection from NBC Sports Boston’s ‘On the Clock’ coverage of night two of the 2025 NFL Draft, featuring Tom Curran, Phil Perry and Albert Breer reacting to the Patriots’ round two and three picks.

1:00- Tom and Phil offer instant reaction and analysis to the Patriots’ second-round pick, TreVeyon Henderson, running back out of Ohio State

11:40- Former NFL QB Matt Cassel breaks down what he saw from Henderson in college

13:15- Tom and Phil welcome in Albert Breer to react to the Henderson pick and whether or not this means the team is looking to move on from Rhamondre Stevenson

Brian Hoyer breaks down the tape on Patriots’ third-round pick Kyle Williams, wide receiver out of Washington State, before the guys react to the selection

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A best-of selection from NBC Sports Boston’s ‘On the Clock’ coverage of night one of the 2025 NFL Draft, featuring Tom Curran, Phil Perry, Albert Breer, Brian Hoyer, BC Eagles head coach Bill O’Brien, and more!

1:00- Tom Curran, Phil Perry, Brian Hoyer and Albert Breer join Tom Giles to offer instant reaction and analysis to the selection

12:00- Mike Vrabel and Will Campbell speak following the pick

13:20- Bill O’Brien joins to break down the pick and why he thinks Campbell will be a success in New England

17:45- Mike Felger and Michael Holley join Phil and Hoyer for a heated debate on Campbell’s measurements and how much they will matter

24:00- Curran, Phil and Breer look ahead to Day 2 and which position groups the Patriots should target next

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