The guys break down what they would do if they were running the Patriots this offseason. Each of us picks one free agent signing, one draft pick, one trade target, and one player we'd cut as we try to build the best possible roster for next season.

We also talk about the lingering frustration from the Super Bowl loss and what it means for the team heading into a tougher AFC next year.

To wrap things up, we have some offseason fun with a Game of Thrones Trial of Seven draft, picking our ultimate team of warriors from across Westeros to battle it out.

We’re grading every Patriots position and breaking down what this team actually needs this offseason. Edge? O-line? Receiver? We debate it all and talk early draft fits at 31. Plus some red-hot Celtics and Joe Mazzulla at the end.

The offseason is officially here… and the Patriots have some decisions to make.

In this episode, we go position by position and break down what New England should do this offseason. Do they go get a true WR1 like AJ Brown? Is Stefon Diggs back next year? Would George Pickens be electric or a disaster? And how much should they prioritize protecting Drake Maye?

We also hit on:

-Offensive line upgrades

-Tight end options

-Edge rusher targets

-Why you can’t “Andrew Luck” your franchise QB

This is a big offseason — and if they get it right, the Patriots could stay in contention for years.

The Patriots’ magical season ended in heartbreak, and we’re finally ready to talk about it.

Adam Bruzzese and Chris Garabedian break down the Super Bowl loss with some distance and perspective — what went wrong, why Drake Maye struggled on the biggest stage, and how coaching and offensive line issues ultimately cost New England a championship.

We dive deep into Drake’s playoff performance, the lack of adjustments from Josh McDaniels, the offensive line collapse, and why the defense actually played well enough to win. We also zoom out to reflect on just how special this season was — and what it means for the Patriots going forward in a brutal AFC.

We end with some Celtics talk, and what the plans are for this podcast as we head into the offseason.

It hurts, but football is officially back in New England — and this team isn’t going anywhere.

The guys are back with Part 2 of our Super Bowl 60 Preview, and this episode is all about one question: Which version of Drake Maye will show up on Sunday?

We kick things off reacting to Tom Brady’s surprising comments snubbing the Patriots and how frustrated we are with him.

Then we dive deep into the matchup that could determine everything — the Patriots offense vs the Seahawks defense. We break down how New England can attack Seattle’s elite defensive unit, the key players who could swing the game, and why this moment could define Drake Maye’s young career.

Can Maye rise to the occasion against one of the NFL’s most talented defenses? Or will Seattle’s defensive stars take control and derail the Patriots’ championship hopes?

We close things out with our final score predictions and X-factors that could decide Super Bowl 60.

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One week out from Super Bowl 60, the Patriots are back on the biggest stage — and we’re diving deep into how they can win it.

In Part 1 of our Super Bowl preview, we focus on the Patriots defense vs. the Seahawks offense. We break down Sam Darnold’s season, where he struggles under pressure, and why New England’s interior defensive line could decide the game. We also discuss how the Pats can slow down Jaxon Smith-Njigba, contain Kenneth Walker, and exploit Seattle’s biggest offensive weaknesses.

Plus: Super Bowl nostalgia, coaching edges, why the Seahawks might be getting a little too much respect, and what this moment means for Patriots fans after a wild, unexpected season.

Part 2 (Patriots offense vs. Seahawks defense + predictions) coming later this week.

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n this episode, we break down the outrageous Belichick snub, why the Hall of Fame voting process feels completely broken, and what this moment says about how the NFL treats its greatest minds. Then we dive into the AFC Championship win, Drake Maye’s performance, the defense’s dominance, and why this team keeps finding ways to win even when things aren’t pretty.

We also look ahead to the Super Bowl matchup, discuss why the Pats match up better than people think, and share some all-time Patriots Super Bowl memories along the way.

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The New England Patriots are headed back to the Super Bowl — and it took one of the wildest AFC Championship games we’ve ever seen to get there.

In this episode of The Next Ring, we break down the Patriots’ gritty, snow-covered win over the Broncos, including Sean Payton’s brutal fourth-down decision, a dominant defensive performance, and how the Pats survived despite a chaotic offensive night.

We dive into Drake Maye’s performance, the defense playing at a historic level, the turning points that flipped the game, and what this win means heading into the Super Bowl.

Chaos. Defense. Cold weather. And another trip to the biggest stage.

The Patriots are back where they belong.

In this episode of The Next Ring, we break down the AFC Championship matchup between the Patriots and Broncos, diving deep into:

• How the Pats match up against Denver’s defense

• What Jarrett Stidham starting means for the Broncos

• Why this feels like a massive opportunity for New England

• Key matchups that will decide the game

• Drake Maye’s importance in a pressure moment

• How the Pats can control the game defensively

We also preview the NFC Championship showdown between the Rams and Seahawks, discussing matchups, coaching angles, and who we’d rather see in the Super Bowl.

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The New England Patriots are back where they belong.

We break down the Patriots’ Divisional Round victory over the Texans, including a suffocating defensive showing, Drake Maye’s up and down day, and the plays that defined the game — from Marcus Jones’ pick-six to Boutte’s unreal touchdown in the snow.

We dive deep into:

Why the Patriots’ defense is playing at a Super Bowl level

CJ Stroud’s brutal night and what went wrong for Houston

Drake Maye’s poise, mistakes, and clutch moments

Key performances from Carlton Davis, Christian Gonzalez, and the D-line

Coaching decisions, game flow, and what this win says about New England

Plus, we react to the rest of the Divisional Round chaos, including the wild Bills loss, overtime controversy, and what it all means heading into Championship Weekend.

The Patriots are one win away from the Super Bowl — let’s talk about it.

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