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Enjoy stories from Patriots alumni, players, and media members - many previously untold that you will only hear here. A fun, inspirational and, sometimes, emotional look into the mindset of successful athletes and those who cover them. Hear our guests discuss their time with the Patriots, their upbringing, who influenced them, and obstacles they overcame. Join us for good Patriots talk, stay for the insight.
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“…I always tried… to outwork everybody. If they they run 100 yards, I’m running 110.”- Corey CroomThis week Untold Patriots Stories welcome Corey Croom. We speak with Corey about where he came from and college hall at Ball State. Which college team is he a fan of? What was his first interaction with Bill Parcells? Who took him under their wings as a rookie? Hear some insight into Curtis Martin. How did Corey fair being matched up in PassPro drills with “The Undertaker”? What are his favorite memories with the Patriots?We get catch up with #26 from his high school days to what he’s doing now.
“[You] have to build your team from the lines out”- Jimmy Stewart Rare appearance by a unique individual!We welcome longtime Boston media member & Executive Producer of the #1 rated Felger & Mazz show on 98.5 The Sports Hub. J-Stew talks the draft including which “camps” within the Patriots organization prefer which QB. What is the origin of “J-Stew’s phone”? What were his big hits? What does he think of Tim McKone joining the Zolak & Bertrand team at 98.5? Which local sports reporter was in highest demand for that position? What made Jimmy’s antenna go up at a recent Mayo press conference? Does he think Belichick will come to Brady night? Will RKK get booed? How did a decision regarding Nomar Garciaparra affect a relationship with the Patriots?And more… on this fun-filled episode.
"I walked in the room and said give me the best player."- Jarvis GreenPart 2 of our conversation with Jarvis Green begins with the Patriots undefeated year of 2007. Hear him recount the "helmet catch". What about that game made him think Coach Belichick could see in the future? How did the Super Bowl loss affect him? Jarvis interestingly talks about the setup of the team plane and some things that happened aboard. Find out how much Vince Wilfork really weighed. What did Jarvis and Belichick argue about that may have led to his moving on to Denver. Does Jarvis wish he stayed with the Patriots? Who were the leaders on the team? Who were the biggest "ball busters"? How did Coach Belichick uniquely empower Jarvis and Richard Seymour? How did food cause a rift between Jarvis and Big Vince? Who actually went to the floor fighting with Tom Brady? What is Jarvis doing now?It's another fun episode with the interesting and entertaining, Jarvis Green.
"Sometimes... man, I wish I played in a defense... where you could go one-on-one but... I would rather have the wins and the glory."- Jarvis GreenWhat a great time we had speaking with former Patriots Defensive End, Jarvis Green. We talk about Jarvis' time with LSU and his relationship with the legendary Nick Saban. What's it like going from Saban to Belichick? What other coach felt like a father to the Patriots? As a young player, what Pats teammates did he like to watch with their Lamborghinis and fur coats? What nickname was given to Rodney Harrison by the team? What did Bill Belichick do to the team after their 9/28/03 loss to the Redskins that may have been the catalyst for their 21-game winning streak? Why was the 2003 AFC Championship game personal to Jarvis? Who did he and the team wanna "kill" at the end of the 2006 season? Hear a never-before-heard conspiracy theory from that same season. You're going to enjoy this one... and it's only Part 1!
“Man, is this what it’s all about when you start winning?!”- Ricky Reynolds This week we are pleased to have Ricky Reynolds as our guest. Ricky is an upbeat and interesting guy. He was a standout for the Buccaneers for many years before becoming a Patriot in 1994. Ricky talks to us about playing for Bill Parcells. What amazed him about “The Tuna”? What unique strategy did Coach Parcells utilize for practice one day? Who was Ricky’s DB Coach in New England his last year? What was it like in a defensive backfield with Ty Law, Lawyer Milloy, and Willie Clay? What Patriot teammate was so quick that he made Ricky think it be time to retire? Why was Ricky in Tuna’s “doghouse” at one time? What was it like going to the Super Bowl? How did Parcells prepare them for the big game? What dance did Ricky do for SB XXXI media day?These are just some of the questions answered on this episode of Untold Patriots Stories.
"One thing about the NFL, everything is competitive... everything."- Burnie LegetteWe are pleased to welcome former Michigan standout and Patriots running back, Burnie Legette. Burnie played for some coaching masterminds in Bo Schembechler and Bill Parcells. He compares the two legends and talks about what he thinks Coach Parcells really did well. A number of Wolverines went on to play for the Pats and Burnie discusses his relationship with those players. Find out the special skills of Patriots alum, Maurice Hurst and Scott Zolak. They might not be what you think. What was it like playing on a team with both Marv Cook and Ben Coates at Tight End? What does Burnie credit Drew Bledsoe for? Who does he think may be the best QB in the 2024 draft? How did Burnie deal with life after football? What is he doing now?These are just some of the topics covered in Untold Patriots Stories conversation with Burnie Legette.
"Thank God you met me."- Chad EatonScott and Dave welcome Chad Eaton on the show for his first interview in, at least, 7 years. Join us on this colorful and irreverent walk down memory lane with Chad. He is quite open and gives us his takes on Super Bowl XXXI, Coaches Bill Parcells, Pete Carroll, Bill Belichick, and Mike Holmgren. He shares some locker room pranks involving Scott Zolak and Tom Brady. Chad talks about an unusual hobby of teammate, Ted Johnson. He responds to the question should Bruce Armstrong be in the Hall of Fame? Chad also provides firsthand insight into Eric Mangini and "Deflategate".So many interesting takes are shared in this episode by one of Foxboro's true characters.*Rated MA for coarse language and some mature subject matter*
We wrap up the conclusion of "The Dynasty" on Apple TV+ with recaps of Episodes 9 'Breaking Point' and Episode 10 'End Game' based on the book written by Jeff Benedict.
The boys discuss Episode 7 'Under Pressure' (I see what they did there) and Episode 8 'Score to Settle' of the Apple TV+ series "The Dynasty" based on the book written by Jeff Benedict.
"It was all about the team, absolutely."- David NugentUntold Patriots Stories is pleased to welcome Patriots alum, David Nugent, to the program. He can be seen in the early episodes of "The Dynasty" (thus far) sharing his opinions and some of his home movies. It's been one of the bright spots in the series to date. We find out some really interesting information from David:Did he facilitate some former Purdue teammates joining the Patriots? What are his memories of Tom's first address to the team?What quote in "The Dynasty" by Super Bowl 36 teammate resonated with David?What did David learn about Tom in the documentary that he never knew?What was the nexus for the '01 Pats squad being announced as a team and why does he remember the exact day it happened?David provides insight into being a rookie under Bill Belichick; what extra tasks did Coach have for first-year players? What famous happening in Patriots history was actually David's brainchild?How did his involvement in the docuseries come about? How and when was it done?What did David and Tom do their first day back from the Super Bowl? Hint: it's the most Tom Brady thing ever.Please join us for our conversation with David Nugent where you'll hear the answers to all these questions and more!
"Chad Eaton, you are a bad ass."- George KippenhanWelcome to the definitive breakdown of the Apple TV+ docu-series "The Dynasty" based on the book by Jeff Benedict. We've brought back our friend, Kip, and added new friend, Chad Eaton, to the discussion. Chad provides a unique insight both as a former player and as someone who was in the meeting rooms with Bill Belichick for 6 years. He is very forthcoming with what it was like in the locker room, the football culture, and some of his similar personal experiences.Don't miss these in-depth takes on Episode 5 'Torn' and Episode 6 'At All Costs'.Rated MA for language
We heard you. You wanted more Kip. So, Scott and Dave welcome back George Kippenhan to discuss Episode 3 'Borrowed Time' and Episode 4 'Spygate' of the Apple TV+ docu-series, "The Dynasty" based on the book by Jeff Benedict.
The maniacal mind of Georgie Kip helps us breakdown the beginning of Apple TV+'s new series, "The Dynasty". We don't leave a stone unturned in the first two episodes including those that should have been left in the ground. And, yes, we will be referencing George's good friends, Nick "Fitzy" Stevens of Sh*t Pats Fans Say & 93.7 FM WEEI and Jerry Thornton of Barstool Sports.Listen for some keen insights and hardy laughs.
“[Jerod Mayo is] a gamble worth taking.”- Andrew Callahan This week, Untold Patriots Stories welcomes Andrew Callahan. Andrew is known for breaking stories for The Boston Herald. He speaks with us about how he gains the trust of the team and dives into what was behind some of the major headlines he provided this season. Andrew talks about what it’s like to be in the Pats locker room and some of the rules for the media. He gives his thoughts on Jerod Mayo and modernizing the Patriots Way. Hear some inside stories, predictions for next year, and much more. Please note: this podcast was taped prior to Stephen Belichick’s hiring at the University of Washington
"There was an earthquake that happened in sports."- Leroy IrvinGet ready for a fun and energetic podcast with 98.5 personalities, Leroy Irvin and Cerrone Battle, typically heard on Saturdays from 2:00-5:00pm.We cover a lot of ground with this week's guests including Leroy's article from 2018 that proved to be foreshadowing for the sports climate of today. Also: Is Jerod Mayo the person to right the ship? Why hasn't Belichick garnered much interest? What teams does Cerrone think Bill would flourish with? If Leroy and Cerrone were the Patriots GMs how would they build the team? What is the key for the front office moving forward? Does Leroy really advocate for retaining Trent Brown? Hear the interesting thoughts behind "underestimating the cultural shift" with Mayo. Scott and Dave give out their first nickname to a guest. And it is well deserved. Who did Leroy pick to be in this year's Super Bowl before the season began and what did he say to consider about Bill Belichick... 2 years ago? We think you'll enjoy this extended episode!
"You gotta take a swing in the draft."- Meghan OttoliniMego joins Scott and Dave to discuss a variety of topics including what was it like to be a "Mac person", what's it like to work with 'The Dark Knight', Adam Jones, her thoughts on hiring an OC, what she'd do in the draft, have Drake Maye and Josh Allen been seen in the same room at the same time, thoughts on the Patriots defense, the Dave Matthews Band bus story, the origins of 'Meg-splaining' and a Meg-splaining you'll only hear on Untold Patriots Stories.Please join us for this fun and informative episode.
Our latest episode was taped the night of the Jerod Mayo introductory press conference. To review the day's happenings, we welcome 98.5 FM The Sports Hub's Tim McKone. There was much to dissect from the press conference featuring the 15th Head Coach of the Patriots and their owner, "Young Thundercat".Scott, Dave, and Tim discuss what is the next most important hire, should the team move away from all things Belichick, who on the staff is looked at as the next "it" guy, history of top quarterback picks and what the Pats should do at #3, where Bill may have gone wrong, and how will the Krafts be looked upon moving forward. Tune in for all this and more!
This week we welcome Co-Host of the Marconi Awarding winning Felger & Mazz show and the Gasper & Murray show, “Big” Jim Murray. What are Jim’s thoughts on the hiring of Jerod Mayo? How will the Patriots proceed regarding a General Manager? With Bill gone, do the Krafts spend more money on players? We take an early look at the draft. And discuss if Mac Jones will be back. Who on the current squad would Jim extend or retain? We also talk about some of Jim’s best skits, his favorite pizza, and hear his Untold Patriots Story.
Enjoy a jaunt down memory lane with a very humble and positive former Patriot, Vagas Ferguson.Vagas credits his teammates and coaches but has a long list of accomplishments particularly at the University of Notre Dame. He didn't slow down coming to the Patriots in 1980 - leading the team in rushing. Find out what it was like running behind John Hannah.How did he handle playing for the 2-14 Patriots in 1981? How was it adjusting to a new coach in 1982? (Any of this sound like questions for next year's team?) He is candid but respectful about his dealings with successor, Ron Meyer, and Pats upper management.Vagas gives his take on colorful New England teammates like Steve McMichael and Bob Golic among others. And wait till you hear what Vagas did in the offseason to prepare him for life after football. Because you "gotta be prepared for life". Inspirational words from a good man.
To begin 2024, we present our conversation with well known Boston media member, Mike Felger. Mike hosts drive time on 98.5 The Sports Hub with Tony Massarotti and Boston Sports Tonight with Michael Holley on NBC Sports Boston. While Felger is from Wisconsin, he’s lived in Boston since 1989. He was a Patriots beat columnist from 1999-08 and wrote the book, “Tales from the Patriots Sideline: A Collection of the Greatest Stories of the Team’s First 40 Years” (2004).We talk about the current ownership group compared historically and what the Patriots brand looked like prior to Robert Kraft. How does Mike view what’s in store for Patriots leadership after the 2023 season? We discuss the 1976 Pats team, their talent, and their coach, Chuck Fairbanks. What are Felger’s memories from the research he did regarding the ‘76 controversial playoff game with the Raiders? We take Mike back to his Wisconsin roots speaking about how Green Bay has transitioned quarterbacks vs New England. Then delve deeper into the Badger State to test Mike on Patriots and NFL players who were born there. Felger also discusses some interactions he’s had outside of the locker room with those he’s written/spoken about and explains why he no longer engages with players outside of a professional setting.
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