The Patriots’ best-kept secret in their rookie class is an undrafted free agent, but it’s not Efton Chism. Spoiler alert, it’s Elijah Ponder, a 6’3”, 260lb linebacker with insane combine numbers. Phil Perry says it’s a mystery he wasn’t drafted. Listen to an exclusive interview with Ponder, and Phil shares why exactly he likes the rookie so much.

Not only that, but Phil also answers a handful of mailbag questions at the end of the show.

1:04 - Why Elijah Ponder earned a spot on Patriots 53-man roster

3:00 - Elijah Ponder by the numbers

8:38 - What Mike Smith had to say about Elijah Ponder

11:58 - Phil Perry has an exclusive interview with Elijah Ponder

21:30 - Mailbag Questions

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Best player? Most surprising? Phil Perry hands out his superlatives for Patriots training camp. Many young and new players dominate the categories. Plus, with cut-down day just days away, Phil discusses his 53-man roster projection. Finally, you hear from Matthew Berry about all things fantasy football related to the Patriots. Are there any players actually worth picking up this season?

1:01 - Patriots camp superlatives

1:25 - Best player

2:56 - Most surprising player

3:51 - Most disappointing player

5:28 - Biggest takeaway

9:34 - Best free agent signing

12:26 - Rookie of camp

14:26 - 53-man roster projection

22:10 - Interview with Matthew Berry

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Phil Perry breaks down Day 2 of the joint practice with the Vikings. He discusses the offense’s struggles, highlights a bright spot in Drake Maye, and provides reacts to the latest on Stefon Diggs.

1:00 Breaking down Day 2 of joint practices in Minnesota

14:00 Stock Watch after two days with the Vikings

18:00 - What's going on with Stefon Diggs?

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Phil Perry is back with a new Next Pats Podcast. Phil is sharing his takeaways from the Patriots' joint practice vs. the Commanders, how DeMario Douglas will be utilized in Josh McDaniels' offense, and how Mack Hollins is quickly emerging after being on PUP. Later, Phil answers your mailbag questions!

01:00: The Patriots 'belonged' during joint practice with Commanders.

05:00: Why Phil believes Pop Douglas will be the main receiver for the Patriots in 2025

9:55: We hear from Pop Douglas, how being tired of losing is motivating him in 2025 and the impact of Josh McDaniels

12:40: Drake Maye has high praise for Pop Douglas

19:00: Zay Flowers could be a good comp for how McDaniels can use Pop Douglas

21:50: Takeaways from Drake Maye's day vs. the Commanders

33:50: Phil is answering your mailbag questions!

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Phil Perry shares his main takeaways from Day 8 of training camp practice for the New England Patriots before welcoming in offensive tackle Morgan Moses for an exclusive 1-on-1 interview.

1:30- Phil shares what’s impressed him the most about Drake Maye so far in camp

3:20- Kyle Williams is already showing his resiliency and ability to bounce back from bad plays

5:40- Offensive line update

7:35- Morgan Moses on his first camp with the Patriots and working with the team’s rookie linemen

15:20- Phil previews his potential 53-man roster, including a shocking cut in the receiver room

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Phil Perry is back with another episode of the Next Pats Podcast! In this episode, Phil breaks down what he's seen through the first two days of Patriots training camp, whose stock is up, whose stock is down, plus an exclusive interview with Hunter Henry.  

3:00 - Where young Patriots sit in their respective pecking orders, how Drake Maye looks through first two practices in Josh McDaniels' offense

8:45 - Not a great two days for the 2024 draft class, including the absence of Ja'Lynn Polk.

11:30 - TreVeyon Henderson and Kyle Williams' stock is up

13:10 - Pecking order at WR

16:00 - Breaking down emerging trends in the NFL: 2 TE sets

20:10 - Exclusive with Hunter Henry after day 2 of training camp

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Phil Perry welcomes in JP Finlay of NBC4 Sports Washington to get his thoughts on what's going on between the Washington Commanders and wide receiver Terry McLaurin, before sharing his camp battles to watch and opening up the mailbag to answer your questions!

1:00- Phil shares his thoughts on the contract dispute between Terry McLaurin and the Commanders and what it could mean for the Patriots

6:55- JP Finlay joins to share his thoughts on how likely it is that McLaurin could become available and why he thinks Washington is hesitant to extend the receiver at the moment

20:30- Phil previews Patriots training camp by sharing his five breakout candidates, and five position battles to watch

38:10- Phil opens up the mailbag to answer your questions

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Phil Perry dives deep into NFL pass protection, ranking every team's offensive line. But where do the New England Patriots stand when it comes to protecting Drake Maye? Have they truly done enough to give him the clean pocket he needs to succeed? Find out where the Patriots rank league-wide and what it means for Maye's development.

4:00-Ranking the offensive lines around the NFL

8:30-Which category do the Patriots fall under?

13:30-Phil's full breakdown of the Patriots’ overall ranks

16:30-Overall rankings, which team protected their QB the best?

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Phil Perry continues his "Three P's" series - playmakers, play-callers, and protection. In this episode, he breaks down the play-callers, and where Josh McDaniels ranks among offensive play-callers in the league. Phil also breaks down how McDaniels can get Drake Maye and the Pats to exceed expectations.  

03:30: Josh McDaniels is the most interesting person to watch at 1 Patriot Place this season

11:00: If Drake Maye can handle everything Josh McDaniels throws at him, the offense could be better than expected  

18:00: Don't be surprised if DeMario Douglas is used more under McDaniels this season

26:33: Ranking all offensive play-callers in the NFL

40:00: Josh McDaniels ranks as 11th overall play-caller in the NFL

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Phil Perry kicks off his "Three P's" series - playmakers, playcallers, and protection. He starts with a deep dive into playmakers, ranking the top talent across the league and analyzing where the Patriots stack up. Plus, Phil answers your mailbag questions. 

1:00 - Overall thoughts on Patriots' group of weapons 

20:00 - Playmaker rankings 

53:00 - Answering your mailbag questions

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