Phil Perry talks with Fran Duffy to break down this year's "Tier Busters" in the upcoming draft. They break down the Patriots specific needs, and who may be available at their current draft positions. Also, Phil Perry breaks down the looming potential trade of A.J. Brown, and how he may affect that Pats plans in this year's draft.

00:00 Setting the table / Coaches Meetings wrap-up

11:15  Welcome Fran Duffy

16:38 Busting Draft Tiers: Edge Rushers

22:45 Busting Draft Tiers: Tackles

29:50 Busting Draft Tiers: Tight Ends

34:10 Busting Draft Tiers: Wide Receivers 

40:23 Phil's Mock Draft 4.0 

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Phil Perry talks with Mike Renner to discuss three scenarios for the Patriots first three picks in the NFL Draft. What’s the best case scenario for the Patriots? WR with the first pick? Or should the address the Edge or Tackle position first? 

00:00 Setting the table for the pod

08:30 Renner on the value of the Patriots first-round pick

10:30 Scenario 1: Patriots take WR with first pick

20:00 Scenario 2: Patriots take Tackle 

27:30 Scenario 3: Patriots take Edge defender 

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Phil Perry catches you up on the latest Patriots news and breaks down his selection for New England at No. 31 in his most recent Mock Draft 3.0. Later, he answers your mailbag questions and talks with Trevor Sikkema about finding potential Stefon Diggs replacements in the NFL Draft.

00:00 Catching up on the latest Patriots news

03:00 How the Jaylen Waddle trade impacts A.J. Brown’s price

13:00 Phil Perry’s NFL Mock Draft 3.0

26:30 Mailbag questions

55:30 Trevor Sikkema on finding Diggs replacements in the draft

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Phil Perry explains why moving on from Diggs is the right move for the Patriots and discusses some possible WR options for the team next season. Steve Palazzolo and Sam Monson join to provide a step-by-step offseason plan for the Patriots.

00:00 Why moving on from Diggs is the right move 

06:00 Ranking the WR options for the Patriots 

13:00 Steve Palazzolo on building around Drake Maye 

20:00 This WR would be a GREAT fit at no. 31 

24:00 Sam Monson’s offseason plan for the Patriots

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Phil Perry sits down with JP Finlay to break down what went wrong for the Commanders in 2025 and what lessons the Patriots can take from Washington’s recent offseason strategy. Later, Phil breaks down some winners and losers from the NFL Combine. 

00:00 How the Commanders serve as a cautionary tale for the Pats

04:30 Will upcoming contracts for Maye and Gonzalez impact spending?

06:00 JP Finlay on what the Patriots can learn from Washington’s approach   

12:00 Is signing Maxx Crosby a bad idea for the Patriots?

16:30 Winners and losers from the NFL Combine

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Could the Patriots actually pull off a blockbuster move for A.J. Brown? Phil Perry sits down with NBC Sports Philadelphia’s Dave Zangaro to break down the reality of the situation. They dissect the trade rumors, analyze the steep price tag, and discuss why the Eagles aren't hitting the panic button just yet.

00:00 Eagles acknowledge they will take calls on A.J. Brown

9:30 Mike Vrabel on his relationship with Brown

11:00 Dave Zangaro on whether A.J. Brown gets dealt this offseason

14:00 What’s the cost for A.J. Brown?

18:00 Why the Eagles won’t rush dealing Brown

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Phil Perry reports the latest Patriots news and rumors from the NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis. What did we learn about the Patriots' offseason needs from Eliot Wolf? Later, The Athletic's Dane Brugler breaks down the best "Vrabel guys" in this draft class.

00:00 The latest from the NFL Combine

1:30 Signs pointing to Patriots adding on defense this offseason 

4:00 Pass-rush options for the Patriots

8:30 Do the Patriots NEED a #1 WR?

12:00 Dane Brugler on the depth of the draft 

15:00 Finding Vrabel guys in the draft 

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Phil Perry breaks down his latest mock draft where he has the Patriot adding ‘real juice at receiver for Drake Maye.’ Later, he talks with Connor Rogers and Daniel Jeremiah to preview the upcoming NFL combine. 

0:00 Phil Perry’s most recent mock draft

24:30 Connor Rogers best options for Patriots at 31 

27:00 Key players to watch at the Combine

32:00 The upside of KC Concepcion

42:00 Daniel Jeremiah on why he mocks Zion Young to Patriots

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The pain from the Patriots Super Bowl loss is there, but Phil Perry brings you a reason to smile....it’s NEXT PATS season. Phil does a deep dive on his five-point plan for the Patriots to UPGRADE their roster this offseason. 

00:00 Vrabel on how the Super Bowl can be a valuable learning experience

5:00 What kind of people are the Patriots looking for?

12:00 Five-point plan for the Patriots offseason

25:00 Next Pats mailbag

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Super Bowl week is in full swing. Phil Perry is on the ground in Santa Clara, previewing the Patriots-Seahawks matchup and which quarterback will lead their team to a Super Bowl win. Plus, Phil sits down with The Athletic’s Dianna Russini and SumerSports’ Mike Mayock to discuss the Patriots’ successful offseason, the franchise's future and the outlook for Drake Maye and Sam Darnold

00:00 - Which QB will drive their team to a Super Bowl win? 

09:00 - Dianna Russini on Maxx Crosby, the Patriots' future and people doubting the team 

16:00 - Mike Mayock on the Patriots' impressive offseason and whether he believes in Sam Darnold 

26:00 - Super Bowl mailbag

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