• Why it’s better to be an undrafted free agent than to be taken in the sixth or seventh round.

• How much money did Hogan get as a UDFA?

• Assorted draft thoughts, including the fact that they didn’t draft any wide receivers continues to reinforce the idea that A.J. Brown is going to be in Foxborough soon.

• When it comes to the Vrabel situation, it’s the same deal as last week.

• The new football building in Foxborough…did Hogan and his contemporaries get hosed?

• On Rob Gronkowski going into the Patriots Hall of Fame. Did anyone ever play with more joy than Gronk?

• Some way-too-early FanDuel odds for 2027.

…and much more.

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• Thoughts on the Patriots and who they might target at No. 31.

• On some wide receivers, including K.C. Concepcion, who offers special teams value as a returner.

• What sort of prospect is Jordyn Tyson? Is the injury history too much of a risk?

• What former Patriots’ receiver comes to mind when talking about Malachi Fields?

• If Kenyon Sadiq starts to slide into the 20s, could New England entertain the idea of trading up for the tight end?

• Thoughts on some fits along the offensive line for New England.

• If they go edge rusher at the end of the first round, who represents the best option?

• Is there an under-the-radar guy to consider who we should be talking more about as a potential Patriot?

• Everyone has a guy, their favorite prospect. Price loves is Jacob Rodriguez, the linebacker from Texas Tech. Who is Joe’s guy?

• Per FanDuel, Fernando Mendoza is minus 20,000 to be taken first overall. Arvell Reese is minus 150 to go No. 2, and David Bailey is plus 150 to go No. 3. Any reason to think those guys won’t be the top 3?

• Is Mendoza the only quarterback taken in the first round?

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• What do we think of FanDuel setting the over/under for the 2026 Patriots at 9.5?

• How about the fact that New England is fifth to win the AFC at +850, behind the Bills, Ravens, Chargers, and Chiefs?

• Drake Maye is third in the MVP oddds.

• How could the Puka Nacua situation impact New England's chances of landing A.J. Brown?

• What sort of impact did Stephon Gilmore have on Chris Hogan's career?

• Who is going to win the Masters?

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• What do the Patriots look like heading into the draft?

• What direction will New England take at No. 31?

• Are there some guys who could fit with the Patriots that we aren’t talking about right now?

• What’s the possibility that Jacob Rodriguez lasts until the end of the second round?

• What has been the most surprising thing about this draft class?

• Is there any reason to think that Fernando Mendoza won’t go No. 1 overall?

• How will Mendoza’s collegiate charisma play in the NFL?

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—Three weeks from today, we’ve got the NFL Draft. The Patriots are picking at No. 31. What side of the ball are you going with in the first round?

–There’s been a lot of talk about the idea of adding AJ Brown…either before or after June 1st. You hear people in Philly, and there’s a sense of inevitability that the receiver and the team are headed for a breakup, and it’s just a matter of when and where he goes. If the Patriots do ultimately land him, what sort of advice would Hogan give him when it comes to how to succeed in a Josh McDaniels offense?

—Mike Vrabel said Christian Gonzalez has earned a contract extension, so they have this year and next year because of the option. Where do you stand on this? Are we OK with likely paying him somewhere in the range of $30 to $35 annually?

–It was announced this week that the Patriots are doing Hard Knocks in 2027. I know we’ve talked about this before, but in the wake of this news, and as a former star of the show, does Hogan have any advice for the coaches and players?

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• Eric has the Patriots taking Max Iheanachor in his latest mock draft. What stands out most about him at No. 31?

• Aside from Iheanachor, what are some of the best ways of addressing the offensive line?

• Who could be available to New England if it wants to build out some receiver depth?

• Outside of Kenyon Sadiq, is there an impact tight end in this draft class?

• Making the case for Jacob Rodriguez at the end of the second round.

• Eric nailed it last year with Isaac TeSlaa. Is there a Chris Hogan-type out there this year to get excited about?

• Who are some edge guys who might be available at the end of the first round.

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• What does Romeo Doubs bring to the New England offense? What makes him special, and possibly a good fit in Foxborough?

• Do they still need to go out and get a “No. 1 receiver”?

• Who will be the one who steps into Stefon Diggs’ leadership role?

• What makes a good leader? Is there someone who can cross over from one side of the ball to the other when it comes to leadership? Maybe Morgan Moses is that guy.

• Any other free agents’ stand out for Hogan?

• Any thoughts on Doubs wearing No. 87?

• Romeo Doubs had to put down the iPad and stop learning the playbook so he could sign his contract.

• Have you seen anything like what’s happened with Maxx Crosby over the last couple of weeks?

• How were the medicals and team training staff viewed in New England under Bill Belichick?

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