Pats Interference Football Podcast

CBS Sports' JP Acosta returns to the show to break down the draft prospects who best fit Mike Vrabel's vision. Andrew and JP scout multiple edge rushers, linebackers, safeties and offensive linemen who could end up in New England. 0:00 - Welcome in Guest 0:40 - Patriots Draft Prospects who best fit Mike Vrabel’s vision 2:14 - Blake Miller, OT, Clemson 7:50 - Gabe Jacas, Edge, Illinois 11:51 - Zion Young, Edge, Missouri 14:52 - R Mason Thomas, Edge, Oklahoma 20:18 - Jacob Rodriguez, LB, Texas Tech 24:05 - CJ Allen, LB, Georgia 28:39 - Prizepicks 30:02 - Keylan Rutledge, OG, Georgia Tech 33:00 - Derrick Moore, Edge, Michigan 34:40 - Bud Clark, Safety, TCU 36:14 - Trey Zuhn III, Center, Texas A&M 37:54 - Treydan Stukes, Safety, Arizona 40:48 - Avieon Terrell, CB, Clemson 44:23 - Wrapping up! Pats Interference on CLNS Media is Powered by: 💰 Prize Picks - Sign up at http://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/CLNS & Download the app today and use code CLNS to get $50 in lineups after you play your first $5 lineup! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

98.5 The Sports Hub's Alex Barth joins the show to cover the stakes of the Patriots' 2026 draft, their ideal draft strategy, prospects to know at the No. 31 overall pick, sleeper positions of interest and whether he would trade a first-round pick for A.J. Brown. 0:00 - Welcome in Guest Alex Barth 3:20 - What’s at stake this year for Patriots with this draft? 15:07 - What should Patriots goal be walking away from this draft? 24:17 - Prizepicks 25:56 - Potential draft targets for Patriots at 31 32:22 - Will Patriots take Edge at 31? 37:53 - Sleepers for Patriots at 31 43:40 - Surprise position target for Patriots to target on Day 2 of Draft? 48:49 - Should Patriots trade for A.J. Brown? 52:13 - Wrapping up Pats Interference Podcast on CLNS Media is Powered by: 💰 Prize Picks - Sign up at http://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/CLNS & Download the app today and use code CLNS to get $50 in lineups after you play your first $5 lineup! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Ringer's Brian Barrett joins the show to rank the top eight teams in the AFC. Andrew and Brian debate whether the Patriots trail Buffalo and/or Denver, while hitting on other 2025 playoff teams and the Chiefs. 0:00 - Welcome in Brian Barrett 0:30 - Power Ranking the AFC 3:38 - Power Ranking the AFC: 8. Kansas City Chiefs 11:37 - Power Ranking the AFC: 7. Jacksonville Jaguars 16:56 - Power Ranking the AFC: 6. Los Angeles Chargers 23:09 - Power Rankings for AFC: 4. Houston Texans 25:20 - Brian’s Power Rankings for AFC: 5. Baltimore Ravens 28:23 - Andrew’s Power Rankings for AFC: 4. Baltimore Ravens 29:21 - Andrew’s Power Rankings for AFC: 5. Houston Texans 30:53 - More on Baltimore Ravens 34:17 - More on the Houston Texans 36:33 - Prizepicks 37:56 - Power Rankings for AFC: Buffalo Bills (Brian #3 & Andrew #1) 46:32 - Power Rankings for AFC: New England Patriots (Brian #2 & Andrew #3) 57:35 - Power Rankings for AFC: Denver Broncos (Brian #1 & Andrew #2) 1:05:00 - Who could be breakout player next season for Patriots? 1:09:12 - Wrapping up Pats Interference on CLNS Media is Powered by: 📲Sign up at http://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/CLNS & Download the app today and use code CLNS to get $50 in lineups after you play your first $5 lineup! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In a solo episode, Andrew answers all of your mailbag questions from A.J. Brown to the draft, free agency, a 2026 breakout candidate and whether the Patriots are a better team now than they were in Super Bowl LX. Pats Interference on CLNS is Powered by:  💰 Prize Picks - https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/CLNS 📲Sign up at http://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/CLNS & Download the app today and use code CLNS to get $50 in lineups after you play your first $5 lineup! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

MassLive's Mark Daniels returns to the show to hand out grades for each of the Patriots' free-agent signings from Kevin Byard to Romeo Doubs and Julian Hill. Mark also shares what Eliot Wolf shared about the team's offseason so far during his press conference Thursday and what might come next. 0:00 - Welcome in Mark Daniels! 0:45 - Takeaways from Patriots Free Agent Introductions 4:55 - Takeaways from Eliot Wolf Press Conference yesterday 8:07 - Patriots sign S Kevin Byard 12:28 - Patriots sign WR Romeo Doubs 16:37 - Patriots sign OG Alijah Vera-Tucker 22:31 - Prizepicks 24:17 - Patriots sign FB Reggie Gilliam 28:12 - Patriots sign DE Dre’Mont Jones 33:12 - Patriots sign LB KJ Britt 35:15 - Patriots sign TE Julian Hill 38:42 - Patriots sign S Mike Brown 40:27 - One mid level player you wish Patriots signed 43:10 - Wrapping up! Pats Interference on CLNS Media is Powered by: Prize Picks 💰 - https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/CLNS 📲Download the app today and use code CLNS to get $50 in lineups after you play your first $5 lineup! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Boston Sports Journal's Mike Giardi joins the show to break down why the Patriots mostly sat out Days 1 and 2 of free agency, plus the Dre'Mont Jones, Alijah Vera-Tucker and Reggie Gilliam signings. Later, the guys share how rival executives reacted to the Pats' moves and predict what they will do to solve their No. 1 receiver problem. Subscribe to our YouTube channels: @PatriotsPressPass and @_AndrewCallahan for more content.  0:00 Patriots add Guard Alijah Vera-Tucker late Monday night 4:59 Grading Romeo Doubs signing 5:40 Patriots approach to free agency 9:15 Giardi likes the Doubs signing the most 20:12 Patriots have leverage for AJ Brown now? 25:15 Callahan predicts Patriots land AJ Brown 26:00 Rumblings 26:40 Alijah Vera-Tucker signing 33:00 Patriots sign FB Reggie Gilliam 37:50 Patriots sign DE Dre'Mont Jones 44:00 Callahan on AJ Brown 47:10 Tight End issue? 50:27 Giardi: AJ Brown could happen later 51:00 Rumblings and nuggets Pats Interference on CLNS Media is Powered by: Prize Picks 💰 - https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/CLNS - Download the app today and use code CLNS to get $50 in lineups after you play your first $5 lineup! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

NFL analyst Dan Pizzuta joins the show for an all-prediction episode cover whether the Patriots trade for A.J. Brown, sign Alec Pierce and which pass rusher(s) they add. Plus, who will be the best signing in free agency? Pats Interference on CLNS Media is Powered by:  💰 Prize Picks - https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/CLNS 📲Sign up at http://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/CLNS & Download the app today and use code CLNS to get $50 in lineups after you play your first $5 lineup! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aaron Schatz, ESPN analyst, Football Outsiders founder and the godfather of football analytics, joins the show to swap free agency wish lists with Andrew. The guys pick one big-ticket item, two mid-level veterans and two bargain-bin players to help push the Patriots back towards the Super Bowl. 0:00 - Welcome in Guest Aaron Schatz 4:53 - Patriots Free Agency Wish List 5:12 - FB Reggie Gilliam, Bills 7:59 - OG Joel Bitonio, Browns 10:05 - Resign OT Thayer Munford Jr. 11:55 - Future of Khyiris Tonga with Patriots 13:47 - Patriots Free Agency Wish List 14:18 - WR Jalen Nailor, Vikings 17:09 - Andrew shares Kendrick Bourne story 18:14 - Patriots Free Agency Wish List 18:32 - Resign Edge K'Lavon Chaisson 20:47 - EDGE Arnold Ebiketie, Falcons 23:53 - Safety Alohi Gilman, Ravens 26:29 - Prizepicks 28:29 - Patriots Free Agency Wish List 28:36 - TE Cade Otton, Buccaneers 31:52 - WR Alec Pierce, Colts 34:48 - EDGE Jaelan Phillips, Eagles 38:26 - OG Alijah Vera-Tucker, Jets 39:43 - Honorable Mentions 41:41 - Wrapping up Pats Interference on CLNS Media is Powered by: Prize Picks 💰 - https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/CLNS 📲Download the app today and use code CLNS to get $50 in lineups after you play your first $5 lineup! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Boston Herald’s Doug Kyed returns to the show to reveal what he and Andrew learned from league sources at the combine. The guys cover the Patriots’ top targets, plus where they stand on A.J. Brown, Maxx Crosby, Stefon Diggs, Christian Barmore and more. Pats Interference on CLNS Media is Powered by:  💰 Prize Picks - https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/CLNS 📲Sign up at http://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/CLNS & Download the app today and use code CLNS to get $50 in lineups after you play your first $5 lineup! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

NBC Sports Boston's Phil Perry joins Andrew in Indianapolis to discuss what Mike Vrabel and Eliot Wolf said this week about a possible A.J. Brown trade at the NFL combine. The guys also cover the Patriots' upcoming decisions on Stefon Diggs and Christian Barmore, why neither player seems safe and the latest on a Christian Gonzalez extension. 0:00 - Intro 0:48 - Takeaways from Mike Vrabel and Eliot Wolf Press Conferences 7:18 - Future of Stefon Diggs with Patriots 13:04 - Ranking who is most likely to be on Patriots next year: Maxx Crosby, A.J. Brown & Stefon Diggs? 17:08 - Future of Christian Barmore with Patriots 20:47 - Prizepicks 22:51 - Latest on Christian Gonzalez extension with Patriots 26:37 - Looking at Patriots timeline entering this offseason 31:05 - Bold Patriots Free Agent Predictions  35:57 - Wrapping up! Pats Interference on CLNS Media is Powered by: Prize Picks 💰 - https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/CLNS 📲Download the app today and use code CLNS to get $50 in lineups after you play your first $5 lineup! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Ringer's Brian Barrett joins the show to draft the most interesting people of the Patriots' offseason, from Stefon Diggs to a rival GM, Christian Gonzalez and more.  Pats Interference is Powered by:  💰 Prize Picks - https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/CLNS 📲Sign up at http://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/CLNS & Download the app today and use code CLNS to get $50 in lineups after you play your first $5 lineup! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In a special episode, relive our best Patriots player interviews from the season, featuring Rhamondre Stevenson, Hunter Henry, DeMario Douglas and others, who shared their aliases, special talents, locker-room secrets and more. 0:00 - Andrew introduction 2:35 - Rhamondre Stevenson 6:59 - Christian Barmore 11:34 - DeMario Douglas 16:27 - K'Lavon Chaisson 20:37 - Prizepicks 22:36 - Garrett Bradbury 26:47 - Hunter Henry 32:06 - Khyiris Tonga 36:31 - Carlton Davis 41:08 - Wrapping up! Pats Interference on CLNS Media is Powered by: Prize Picks 💰 - https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/CLNS 📲Download the app today and use code CLNS to get $50 in lineups after you play your first $5 lineup! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Boston Sports Journal's Mike Giardi returns for one last weekly show for a film-based look at the Patriots' loss to Seattle in Super Bowl LX, Drake Maye's play and a few coaching mistakes. Later, the guys discuss Will Campbell's future and how the loss should affect the team's plans in free agency before wrapping with a discussion about a Maxx Crosby trade. 0:00 - Initial thoughts from Patriots Super Bowl loss 6:40 - Looking at Patriots offensive struggles 20:15 - Looking at offensive line struggles 23:30 - Will Campbell Super Bowl struggles 34:16 - Stefon Diggs Super Bowl performance 36:30 - Prizepicks 37:32 - What people missed with Patriots defense 49:58 - Christian Gonzalez extension talk 51:40 - Looking at Patriots player who could get extensions 54:22 - Who will be Patriots DC next year? 59:08 - What Patriots need this offseason via Free Agency 1:02:16 - Will Stefon Diggs be back next season? 1:08:53 - Should Patriots trade for Maxx Crosby? 1:15:33 - Wrapping up Pats Interference on CLNS Media is Powered by: Prize Picks 💰 - https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/CLNS 📲Download the app today and use code CLNS to get $50 in lineups after you play your first $5 lineup! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In a solo episode, Andrew shares his initial 7 takeaways from the Patriots' loss to Seattle in the Super Bowl, from Drake Maye's play to Josh McDaniels' plan and why the Pats will be back again in the Big Game. 0:00 - Patriots Lose to Seahawks initial thoughts 2:36 - Takeaway #1: Seahawks defense was really good 5:06 - Takeaway #2: Biggest blame is Patriots offensive staff & the pass protection 10:58 - Takeaway #3: Drake Maye held onto ball to long 12:48 - Takeaway #4: Thoughts on Drake getting a pain-killer shot before game 14:12 - Takeaway #5: Don’t give up on Will Campbell 17:15 - Prizepicks 18:36 - Takeaway #6: Christian Gonzalez was unbelievable 20:31 - Takeaway #7: The Patriots will be back 22:34 - Thank you for everyone who watched and listened & read everything this year! 24:51 - Wrapping up! Pats Interference on CLNS Media is Powered by: Prize Picks 💰 - https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/CLNS 📲Download the app today and use code CLNS to get $50 in lineups after you play your first $5 lineup! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Boston Herald's Doug Kyed makes his long-awaited return to the show to cover how the Patriots can handle Sam Darnold and the Seahawks' offense, then make his final predictions for Super Bowl LX. The guys also share stories from Super Bowl week and Radio Row. 0:00 - Welcome in Doug Kyed 1:04 - Drake Maye does not win MVP 2:50 - Mike Vrabel wins Coach of the Year 4:42 - What did we learn during Super Bowl week 6:42 - Patriots defense vs Seahawks run offense 10:25 - What can and will Patriots do to get pressure on Sam Darnold 14:24 - Who will have biggest Game in Super Bowl? 28:05 - Prizepicks 29:17 - Game picks 33:45 - Stories from Super Bowl week 37:37 - Wrapping up Pats Interference on CLNS Media is Powered by: Prize Picks 💰 - https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/CLNS 📲Download the app today and use code CLNS to get $50 in lineups after you play your first $5 lineup! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Former Patriots wide receivers Kendrick Bourne and Tyquan Thornton join the show from Radio Row, with Bourne sharing his favorite stories about Drake Maye and Mike Vrabel, insights into the Seahawks' defense and a game pick. Later, Tyquan Thornton discusses his struggles in New England, playing with Patrick Mahomes and how he sees the Super Bowl unfolding. 0:00 - Welcome on Kendrick Bourne 0:33 - True or False with Kendrick Bourne 1:30 - Conversations with your former teammates 2:07 - Kendrick Bourne on Mike Vrabel 3:40 - Kendrick Bourne on Drake Maye 5:10 - Bills OT Dion Dawkins crashes interview 5:51 - Kendrick Bourne shares trash talk story against the Seahawks this season 6:51 - How can Patriots offense get going against Seahawks 7:43 - Why Stefon Diggs & Kayshon Boutte could have big games 8:42 - What will Josh McDaniels do with this Patriots offense? 9:08 - Kendrick Bourne Super Bowl pick 9:37 - Prizepicks 10:45 - Welcome on Tyquan Thornton 11:10 - Guys you still stay in touch with on Patriots team 12:21 - On this past season with Chiefs 12:53 - Something you learned about Patrick Mahomes 14:10 - Looking back on his time with Patriots 17:00 - Looking back on Patriots Season last year with Jerrod Mayo 19:05 - Teammates thinking he’s funniest player on team 20:01 - What WR is having big game on Sunday for Patriots? 20:55 - Tyquan Thornton Super Bowl pick 22:10 - Thanks for watching! Pats Interference on CLNS Media is Powered by: Prize Picks 💰 - https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/CLNS 📲Download the app today and use code CLNS to get $50 in lineups after you play your first $5 lineup! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Boston Sports Journal's Mike Giardi returns for his weekly appearance, this time to break down all angles of the Patriots offense versus the Seahawks' defense in Super Bowl LV. The guys cover the few cracks Josh McDaniels can exploit in Seattle's run defense, plus where Drake Maye can look deep for big plays. But how much confidence should the Pats have in their pass protection? And which wide receivers could have a big game? 0:00 - Welcome on Mike Giardi 2:22 - Initial impressions from Super Bowl LX 9:47 - Will we see Regular season Drake Maye or Postseason Drake on Sunday? 15:34 - Prizepicks 18:52 - Best outlets for Drake Maye to find success 29:53 - Where are biggest passing problems for Patriots? 34:30 - Can Patriots run on this Seahawks defense 39:25 - Wild card thought 42:05 - Let me have it 43:33 - Wrapping up Pats Interference on CLNS Media is Powered by:  💰 Prize Picks - Sign up at http://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/CLNS & Download the app today and use code CLNS to get $50 in lineups after you play your first $5 lineup! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

ESPN's Bill Barnwell joins the show to draft sleeper candidates for the MVP of Super Bowl LX. The guys take turns picking players outside the top-6 of current MVP odds who could swing the game Sunday, plus Bill shares his initial thoughts on how the Patriots match up with Seattle. 0:00 - Initial Thoughts on Patriots season 2:03 - Initial thoughts on Patriots-Seahawks Super Bowl Matchup 8:46 - Super Bowl Super Bowl MVP Sleeper Picks 9:35 - Super Bowl Super Bowl MVP Sleeper Picks: Marcus Jones 12:18 - Super Bowl Super Bowl MVP Sleeper Picks: Rashid Shaheed 15:51 - Super Bowl Super Bowl MVP Sleeper Picks: DeMarcus Lawrence 19:10 - Prizepicks 20:21 - Super Bowl Super Bowl MVP Sleeper Picks: Patriots offensive line 24:15 - Super Bowl Super Bowl MVP Sleeper Picks: TreVeyon Henderson 27:05 - Super Bowl Super Bowl MVP Sleeper Picks: Hunter Henry 30:09 - Super Bowl Super Bowl MVP Sleeper Picks: Jason Myers 32:14 - Super Bowl Super Bowl MVP Sleeper Picks: Milton Williams 32:57 - Super Bowl Super Bowl MVP Sleeper Picks: Nick Emmanwori 34:07 - Real MVP Picks 36:15 - Wrapping up Pats Interference on CLNS Media is Powered by:  💰 Prize Picks - Sign up at http://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/CLNS & Download the app today and use code CLNS to get $50 in lineups after you play your first $5 lineup! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

NFL analyst Dan Pizzuta joins the show to cover the Patriots' best matchups against Seattle in Super Bowl LX, starting with Milton Williams and Drake Maye, then the guys explain why the Pats will have problems running the ball and covering Jaxon Smith-Njigba. Later, they answer your mailbag questions, including potential Patriots free-agent targets this offseason. Pats Interference is Powered by:  💰 Prize Picks - https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/CLNS 📲Sign up at http://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/CLNS & Download the app today and use code CLNS to get $50 in lineups after you play your first $5 lineup! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Boston Sports Journal's Mike Giardi is back for another live show after the Patriots' AFC Championship win at Denver. They take a look at the latest regard the Drake Maye injury. The guys cover how the Pats survived the snow, the defense's elite run through the playoffs, what to make of Drake Maye's play and offer their initial thoughts on facing the Seahawks. Later, Mike and Andrew swap stories in another edition of Dad Pod and "Let Me Have It." 0:00 - Latest on Drake Maye injury 4:47 - How Patriots win AFC Championship in year 1 of Vrabel 14:24 - Greatest achievement from the team this year 19:54 - Patriots fans shouldn’t apologize for road that got them here 27:05 - Prizpicks 29:21 - What people missed with Patriots offense against Broncos 39:21 - What people missed with Patriots defense against Broncos 49:24 - Studs and duds 50:06 - Early thoughts Patriots-Seahawks Super Bowl matchup 59:42 - Dad Pod 1:02:27 - Let me have it 1:05:08 - Wrapping up Pats Interference on CLNS Media is Powered by: 💰 Prize Picks - https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/CLNS 📲Download the app today and use code CLNS to get $50 in lineups after you play your first $5 lineup! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices