With the start of the NFL's legal tampering period less than a week away and teams already making moves, Phil Perry offers up his free agency strategy for the Patriots before revealing his latest 7-round mock draft for the team. Then, Phil welcomes in NFL Draft analyst Lance Zierlein from the NFL Combine in Indianapolis to break down this year's draft class.

3:10- Phil shares his options A, B and C for the Patriots at left tackle, wide receiver, and edge rusher

26:50- Phil reveals his latest 7-round mock draft

51:30- Lance Zierlein joins to share his thoughts on a deep defensive tackle and pass rusher class

58:45- Where would you play Travis Hunter the majority of the time, receiver or cornerback?

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Sports Illustrated and MMQB’s Albert Breer joins Phil Perry from the NFL Combine to react to all the Patriots and draft news from the week in Indianapolis.

5:20- Does Eliot Wolf really have final say?
9:50- Assessing how much money the Patriots will spend in free agency
**12:00- Are the Commanders the best blueprint for the Patriots to follow?
**16:00- Could the Patriots really land Travis Hunter at 4thoverall?

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Phil Perry reports from the NFL Combine on his biggest takeaways from Eliot Wolf’s media availability on Wednesday. Phil also gives us the latest draft buzz from the combine, could Travis Hunter be available at 4? Later, Dane Brugler gives his “best blue-collar ballers” in this year’s NFL Draft.

1:00-Reaction to Eliot Wolf’s press conference

14:00-Why did it not work with Ja’Lynn Polk last season?

20:00-Combine draft buzz: Could Travis Hunter fall to the Patriots?

32:00-Brugler's best blue-collar ballers

41:30-Day 2 WRs that could be a fit for the Patriots

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Phil Perry is live from the NFL Combine in Indianapolis to share everything he’s hearing about the Patriots from around the league. Then, Phil welcomes in NFL and Draft analyst Mike Renner of CBS Sports to break down some of the most interesting prospects for Patriots fans to keep an eye on ahead of the draft.

1:00- Phil reacts to the most interesting things Mike Vrabel said during his availability on Tuesday

14:30- Phil shares what he’s hearing from around the NFL about the Patriots

20:15- Mike Renner joins to preview the prospects who might turn heads during the combine this week

24:20- What do you expect the Patriots to do with the fourth overall pick?

27:10- Mike Renner shares a couple of Day 2 or Day 3 prospects the Patriots should target to help them get back to the playoffs

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Phil Perry previews next week's NFL Combine and the players Patriots fans should keep a close eye on. Then, Phil talks with NFL cornerback Patrick Peterson and Connor Rogers of NBC Sports from radio row at the Super Bowl in New Orleans.

5:40- Phil shares the big names -- and under-the-radar ones -- to keep an eye on at the Combine

29:30- Which names are currently getting buzz as free agency targets for the Patriots?

41:30- Patrick Peterson joins to break down what he's seen from Christian Gonzalez and Drake Maye

54:25- Connor Rogers joins to share his big picture takeaways from the Senior Bowl and what it means for the NFL draft

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Phil Perry is back with more interviews from radio row at the Super Bowl in New Orleans. This time welcoming in former NFL players Jerome Bettis and Geoff Schwartz to get their thoughts on how New England should go about rebuilding their offensive line and ground game.

6:50- Phil reacts to the new NFL salary cap and what it means for the Patriots' offseason plans

14:00- Reports are Chris Godwin might be off the market... who should New England look to add now as a high-profile receiver?

19:25- Phil reacts to Daniel Jeremiah's latest mock draft and what he predicts the Patriots will do 4th overall

31:10- Jerome Bettis breaks down why old school running backs are making a comeback in the league

40:50- Former offensive lineman Geoff Schwartz explains why it can take years to build a great offensive line and shares the type of skillset New England should be looking for when drafting lineman

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Which players could the Patriots target if Tee Higgins stays with the Bengals? Phil Perry breaks down some other options at WR. Plus, Louis Riddick discusses how to get the most out of Drake Maye and Zack Rosenblatt talks about his feature on Mike Vrabel’s year away from coaching.

1:00-Still PLAYMAKERS for the Patriots to pursue

12:00-Louis Riddick on the blueprint to win in today’s NFL

14:30-How can Josh McDaniels elevate Drake Maye’s game?

18:00-Which players stood out at the Senior Bowl?

25:00-Zack Rosenblatt details working with Mike Vrabel

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Phil Perry welcomes in former NFL player and analyst Solomon Wilcots and Malcolm Butler for a pair of interviews from radio row at the Super Bowl in New Orleans. Plus, Phil breaks down Mike Vrabel’s biggest challenge this offseason and reveals version 3.0 of his 2025 NFL mock draft and who the Patriots are taking in the first two rounds.

1:40- Phil discusses the biggest challenge Mike Vrabel will face this offseason as he looks to rebuild the culture in New England

12:10- Solomon Wilcots explains why Tee Higgins deserves to be viewed as a legit #1 wide receiver

21:35- Malcolm Butler reflects on his Super Bowl XLIX interception and what it was like playing for Vrabel in Tennessee

29:00- Phil shares his mock draft 3.0 and who the Patriots are taking in the first two rounds

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