After an emergency introduction with intel on Jabrill Peppers' release, Andrew welcomes The Ringer's Brian Barrett returns to the show to build out the best cases for why the Patriots will and won't make the playoffs in 2025. The guys cover Drake Maye's expected leap, a potential top-10 defense, the good and bad of Vrabel's history in Tennessee and relying heavily on rookies. 

⏰EPISODE TIMELINE⏰
0:00 Jabrill Peppers released by Patriots
7:52 Brian is betting the over on 8.5 wins for the Patriots
11:46 Why the Patriots WILL make the playoffs
20:00 Worried about Maye/Vrabel relationship?
25:41 TreVeyon Henderson and rushing game
30:52 Does Josh McDaniels have free rein over the offense?
36:28 How big of a coaching upgrade is Mike Vrabel?
40:41 PrizePicks
42:08 Vrabel teams have a concerning injury history
45:17 Will the O-Line hold back the Patriots offense?
52:32 Do the Patriots have a player opposing teams will need to gameplan for?
57:46 Are the Patriots relying too heavily on rookies?
1:00:20 Could Stefon Diggs be a problem for the Patriots?
1:05:37 Should Robert Kraft be in the Hall of Fame?
1:07:58 What is Belichick going to get out of this UNC team?
1:09:16 Why don’t the Patriots have good uniforms?
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