1st & Foxborough

Draft Episode for Mar 24, 2023

Sat, 01 Mar 2025 09:00:00 -0000

To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Could Brady's Presence Hurt the Patriots Week 1? | 'Breaking Boston'

Tue, 05 Sep 2023 17:00:26 -0000

From 'Breaking Boston' (subscribe here): Andy Hart is preparing you for the Opening Week of New England Patriots football by previewing the mainstage for the 4:25 pm kick-off. Brady will be welcomed back to Foxboro for the first time since retiring, making Hart nervous about how it could impact the 2023 squad. Can they take the inspiration and run with it? Or, will Mac Jones falter under the brightlights?

To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Patriots Are Looking Green in Green Bay | 'Breaking Boston'

Thu, 17 Aug 2023 17:38:00 -0000

From '6 Rings & Football Things' (subscribe here): New England knew the team would be looking renewed this season, but what is being seen is scary unrefined. The Patriots had a rough day at joint practices in Green Bay with the Packers. Fitzy and Hart are breaking it all down.

To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Patriots Preseason Game 1 Preview | 'Breaking Boston'

Thu, 10 Aug 2023 17:05:21 -0000

From 'Breaking Boston' (subscribe here): The Patriots kick off their first preseason game tonight at 7 pm from 1 Patriot Place in Foxborough. But until then, gear up and sharpen up on this year's team and what to expect out of tonight with Andy Hart's preview.

To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Patriots Camp is Finally Here! | 'Breaking Boston'

Tue, 25 Jul 2023 17:39:58 -0000

From 'Breaking Boston' (subscribe here): Fitzy and Andy Hart are like kids on Christmas morning as the unofficial start of the 2023 season kicks off with Training Camp this week. And to celebrate, the guys are previewing each of their positives and negatives heading into camp and how these accolades might evolve as the summer progresses.

To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Judge, Jury, and Very Well the Executioner for the 2023 Season | 'Breaking Boston'

Thu, 20 Jul 2023 13:04:40 -0000

From 'Breaking Boston' (subscribe here): Joe Judge was named Assistant Head Coach later yesterday as the Patriots tried to slip this update under the radar. Andy Hart is fired up and not just because the Red Sox are slipping after he just announced them as "BACK", but Bill Belichick is making moves that make Andy question how the heck he ever built up that resume he has now.

To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Are we REALLY doing these Mac Jones trade rumors?? AGAIN?!

Wed, 05 Apr 2023 07:00:00 -0000

Apparently, we can't get enough of the rumors about Mac Jones potentially getting traded, so we needed someone to provide us with some red meat! Mike Florio delivered, and now we have to talk about it.

To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

ICYMI: Khari and Fitzy break down the Bill Belichick-Robert Kraft dynamic

Tue, 04 Apr 2023 14:41:12 -0000

Bill Belichick and Robert Kraft starred at the NFL owners meetings last week...but not necessarily in the best way. Fitzy and Khari took to the WEEI airwaves to talk about whether there's a rift there or if we're just making too much of it.

To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Baltimore's own Cordell Woodland speaks the truth on Lamar Jackson

Thu, 30 Mar 2023 07:00:00 -0000

Some of y'all have Lamar Jackson f--d up, and Cordell Woodland of 105.7 The Fan and Audacy's 'Winning Drive' isn't having it. Cordell joins the show to talk about the NFL's biggest story.

To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Khari Thompson talks Fitzy and Hart into wanting the Patriots to draft a 1st-round receiver

Tue, 28 Mar 2023 14:58:53 -0000

Khari Thompson uses his powers of persuasion on Fitzy and Hart to get them psyched for the Patriots to possibly select Zay Flowers or Jaxon Smith-Njigba in the first round of the NFL Draft.

To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

1-on-1 with Zay Flowers: future first-round pick/certified DAWG

Fri, 24 Mar 2023 18:25:12 -0000

The moment you’ve all been waiting for: Khari catches up with Zay Flowers at Boston College’s Pro Day.

To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

How will the Patriots approach this year's draft? -- with Christian Fauria and Andy Hart

Thu, 23 Mar 2023 07:00:00 -0000

Khari joins "Gresh and Fauria," with Andy Hart sitting in, to talk about how the Patriots will approach this year's draft and breaks down this first-round pick in WEEI's latest mock draft.

To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

(FULL AUDIO) Brad Spielberger gives his grade on Patriots' off-season (so far)

Tue, 21 Mar 2023 15:20:00 -0000

How have the Patriots done so far this off-season, and are they doomed to the cellar of the AFC East? We bring on PFF's Brad Spielberger to talk about it.

To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rapid reax to Mike Gesicki signing with Patriots/2-TE system back up?!

Fri, 17 Mar 2023 13:18:45 -0000

The Patriots made a mini-splash on Friday, signing tight end Mike Gesicki to a one-year deal. Is he the mismatch tight end the team has been looking for, or is this another failed attempt at recapturing 2011? Plus, what it means for the 2023 NFL Draft!

To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

(FULL AUDIO) Taylor Kyles tells "1st & Foxborough" why JuJu Smith-Schuster and Tyquan Thornton could break out in 2023

Fri, 17 Mar 2023 07:00:00 -0000

How much better of a fit is JuJu Smith-Schuster than Jakobi Meyers? And could the Patriots' biggest improvements to the wide receiver come from someone other than the newcomer?

Taylor Kyles of CLNS Media breaks it down.

To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Are Patriots asleep at the wheel in free agency? Pat Lane joins the show

Thu, 16 Mar 2023 07:00:00 -0000

Pate Lane of the Patriots Nation Pod joins us to talk about the Patriots' flurry of (largely) mundane, non-splashy moves, whether or not JuJu Smith-Schuster is a better fit for the offense than Jakobi Meyers and what the Patriots should do with the No. 14 overall pick in the draft.

To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

BONUS: What About the Patriots Scares People? | 'In The Huddle'

Wed, 15 Mar 2023 08:56:00 -0000

From 'In The Huddle' (subscribe here), Baldy and Jason take a look at the Chicago Bears offseason and try to wrap their brain around the moves they've made so far before turning their attention to potential landing spots for Lamar Jackson and a close look at the bland New England Patriots.

To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jakobi Meyers is gone...what's Patriots' plan at receiver now?

Tue, 14 Mar 2023 16:52:17 -0000

It's not necessarily a surprise that Jakobi Meyers has left the building, even if the price was well within New England's range.

But it still drives home how important it is for the Patriots to upgrade the position sometime between now and the start of minicamp.

To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

NFL Free Agency!!/Jonathan Jones back/What Patriots' opening moves say about their approach

Mon, 13 Mar 2023 19:24:40 -0000

The Patriots had an interesting and instructive start to free agency, dumping a player they didn't need (Jonnu Smith) and bringing back one very important veteran (Jonathan Jones). What can we expect from them from here on out? We discuss!

To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dondero and Thompson on the OT vs. WR argument for the Patriots

Mon, 13 Mar 2023 14:51:33 -0000

Is it more important for the Patriots to have a great offensive line or great receiving corps? It's a question of "floor" vs. "ceiling" that Mark Dondero and Khari Thompson got into this weekend on WEEI.

To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"1st & Foxborough" sits down with NFL Combine star Adetomiwa Adeboware

Mon, 13 Mar 2023 07:00:00 -0000

"1st & Foxborough" gets a special sit-down with Northwestern's Adetomiwa Adeboware, one of the hottest NFL Draft prospects in the 2023 class (and future Patriot??).

To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Which free-agent tackle are the Patriots MOST LIKELY to get?

Fri, 10 Mar 2023 15:01:01 -0000

The Patriots are almost certainly going to be in on the offensive tackle free-agent market. The questions: who do they want the most, and who are they actually most likely to get? Let's discuss!

To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

BONUS: Jakobi Meyers Is The Best Receiver Available In Free Agency | 'Reception Perception'

Thu, 09 Mar 2023 09:00:00 -0000

From 'Reception Perception' (subscribe here), Matt and James discuss Jakobi Meyers value as he heads to free agency next week and why he may be the best receiver available on the open market. Tune In.

Matt Harmon and James Koh whip around the NFL and cover the position they know best: Wide receivers. Using the data from Harmon's exclusive Reception Perception charting methodology, the guys give their takes on receivers at every level of the game.

Whether it's the biggest stars in the league or new rookies bursting on the scene, you won't get better wideout information anywhere else. Along the way, they'll break down the biggest stories in the NFL and offer up a few big-picture fantasy football thoughts, as well.

Follow the guys on Twitter @JamesDKoh and @MattHarmon_BYB. Follow Reception Perception @RecepPerception. Download and Subscribe to the Reception Perception Show anywhere you get your podcasts.

Watch segments of the show on YouTube at Matt Harmon!!

To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

NESN's Zack Cox gives us an up-close look at the NFL Combine

Thu, 09 Mar 2023 08:00:00 -0000

Though the show couldn't make it to Indianapolis this time, we found you someone who did: NESN's Zack Cox, who joins us to talk all things NFL Combine and the Patriots off-season.

To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"1st & Foxborough" Mock Draft 2.0: Getting the Patriots' next great receiver

Tue, 07 Mar 2023 07:24:17 -0000

The podcast's second mock draft is up, and we think we just got the Patriots' next great receiver with the No. 14 overall pick.13:07

Plus, how we still grabbed some valuable tackle and cornerback depth and bolstered up the middle on defense.

0:00 - Setting up the draft

1:34 - Big swing at receiver with pick No. 14

6:56 - Grabbing value at OT

9:57 - Draft Iowa tight ends!

12:07 - Shutdown corners of the future?

16:20 - Getting Rhamondre some rest

21:45 - Beefing up on the defensive front

To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

NFL Combine talk with draft expert Jacob Infante

Fri, 03 Mar 2023 17:05:04 -0000

The NFL Combine is the center of the football world, and there's a lot to talk about with prospect workouts kicking off.

We sit down with draft expert Jacob Infante to talk about the biggest names in the draft class and who the Patriots might be targeting.

To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Combine Week!!/Two new free-agent tackles joining the fray?

Thu, 02 Mar 2023 08:00:00 -0000

How does the Jalen Carter news affect the upcoming draft?

Should the Patriots make a run on Mike McGlinchey or Donovan Smith to shore up the tackle position in free agency?

And who are we most excited to watch work out at the NFL Combine? We discuss!

0:00 - Intro

1:55 - Jalen Carter news...how does it affect the draft?

6:23 - Mike McGlinchey and Donovan Smith to hit FA?

17:25 - Prospects to watch...

To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

No, the Patriots are NOT trading up for a quarterback

Tue, 28 Feb 2023 19:30:54 -0000

Just because the Chicago Bears are putting the No. 1 pick up for sale doesn't mean the Patriots should put themselves in the bidding.

Why trading up to the top pick -- or at all -- for a quarterback doesn't make sense for New England this year.

To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

How the Patriots can avoid a N'Keal Harry-sized mistake with a Round 1 receiver

Fri, 24 Feb 2023 15:26:20 -0000

In case you were wondering or had doubts: yes, the Patriots absolutely can find a worthwhile receiver at pick No. 14.

Also, how New England can avoid N'Keal Harry 2.0 if it goes that route.

To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Bonus: Khari Thompson joins The Greg Hill Show to dunk on Mac Jones trade rumors, hype Tee Higgins

Wed, 22 Feb 2023 14:10:57 -0000

We're really talking about trading Mac Jones? And now Jones and Bailey Zappe aren't that different? Seriously.

Khari joins The Greg Hill Show to shoot some things down and stump for a Tee Higgins trade.

To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Coach Jon Lyons on his off-season plan to fix the Patriots

Wed, 22 Feb 2023 07:00:00 -0000

"1st and Fox" brings on Jon Lyons, receivers coach with Bridgewater State University and podcast host with Bleav Network, to talk ball and what it will take to fix the New England Patriots.

To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Finding the next Patriots STAR in the draft

Tue, 21 Feb 2023 08:14:00 -0000

The Patriots need some star power. Where can they find it in the 2023 NFL Draft?

The wide receiver position might hold the answer.

To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Why the Patriots should NOT dump Mac Jones for Derek Carr or a mid-tier vet

Fri, 17 Feb 2023 08:00:00 -0000

Some people might be in "anybody but Mac Jones" mode right now. But is it actually worth it to get rid of Mac for a good-not-great player like Derek Carr?

To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

WEEI Mock Draft 1.0 Recap: Why Zay Flowers should be in play for Patriots at No. 14

Wed, 15 Feb 2023 08:00:00 -0000

Khari dropped Mock Draft 1.0, and people have QUESTIONS!

No problem: let's talk it out, starting with taking a receiver over an offensive tackle at No. 14 for the Patriots.

To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Super Bowl recap: What a game...until it wasn't

Mon, 13 Feb 2023 13:08:13 -0000

Welp...that was awesome. For about 58 minutes. Then it got depressing.

Khari talks the big game, Patrick Mahomes' legacy and which team the Patriots should copy when building next year's roster.

To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

SPECIAL: Super Bowl preview with "1st and Pod's" Danny Parkins!

Fri, 10 Feb 2023 17:37:24 -0000

It's almost Super Bowl time!

Here's our preview of all things related to the Big Game with Danny Parkins of "1st and Pod" and 670 the Score.

To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Will Mac Jones get a second contract with the Patriots?

Thu, 09 Feb 2023 14:09:32 -0000

The Patriots might be pumping the brakes on extending Mac Jones after his third season at this point. But if he steps his game back up in 2023, could it be on the table again? And what would a second contract look like?

To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

EJ Snyder on the Patriots coaches, prospective draft picks at the Shrine Bowl

Wed, 08 Feb 2023 08:00:00 -0000

EJ Snyder of the Bootleg Podcast gives us an up-close look at the Shrine Bowl, including the Patriots' coaching staff performance and the team's apparent love of Zay Flowers.

To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Did the Patriots make the right decision choosing Belichick over Brady?

Thu, 02 Feb 2023 08:00:00 -0000

With Tom Brady apparently retired for good, the Patriots' decision to let him leave the building in 2019 is under fire again. Did Robert Kraft and New England make a mistake?

To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

SPECIAL: Reacting to Tom Brady's retirement

Wed, 01 Feb 2023 14:49:08 -0000

Tom Brady says he's retiring for good, and it might actually be for real this time. We break it down here.

To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

BONUS: Tom Brady Retires - Why he should have kept playing | 'The Best Football Show'

Wed, 01 Feb 2023 09:18:00 -0000

From 'The Best Football Show' (subscribe here), Maybe the greatest quarterback of all time is retiring and the football world reacts to the breaking news.

To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We Back! Super Bowl matchup, Bill O' and Zay Flowers to the Pats?!

Mon, 30 Jan 2023 18:24:45 -0000

"1st and Fox" is back with a bang after a small vacay!

Bill O'Brien is in the house and already making a difference. Patrick Mahomes vs. Jalen Hurts in the Super Bowl. Zay Flowers burning up the field at the Shrine Bowl (while on the Patriots' squad...). All that and more here!

To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

SPECIAL: Eric Galko of the Shrine Bowl talks picks of Patriots' past and (maybe) future

Fri, 20 Jan 2023 10:00:00 -0000

Let the 2023 NFL Draft talk commence!

Eric Galko, Director of Football Operations and Player Personnel at the East-West Shrine Bowl joins the show to talk about the Patriots' involvement at this year's Bowl, past Patriots who participated (like Tyquan Thornton and Jack Jones) and one exciting local prospect (!!) the Patriots will have their eye on in early February.

To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Robert Kraft, Patriots making MOVES with the coaching staff for 2023

Fri, 13 Jan 2023 16:30:47 -0000

The Krafts weren't lying about changes coming, and they're getting right to it.

Not only is Jerod Mayo apparently coming back -- maybe even with a promise to be Bill Belichick's heir-apparent -- but we're finally going to see an outside offensive coordinator hire! Who will it be?

To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Bonus: Patriots falling "Off the Pike" to end their season

Wed, 11 Jan 2023 15:02:41 -0000

The Patriots are done for 2022, and we're still sorting through the wreckage of the lost season. Khari jumps on with Brian Barrett of "Off the Pike" for some fun numbers talk.

To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Bill Belichick goes on the defensive after rough end to 2022

Wed, 11 Jan 2023 13:33:01 -0000

Did Bill Belichick just refuse to fully endorse Mac Jones AND brag about being cheap in one press conference? You bet he did.

Khari joins “The Rich Keefe Show” to pick through what it all means for 2023z

To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

BONUS: Boomer Chats with Matthew Judon | 'Gametime with Boomer Esiason'

Tue, 10 Jan 2023 05:00:00 -0000

From 'Gametime with Boomer Esiason' (subscribe here), This week's guest is the New England Patriots three-time All-Pro linebacker sensation, Matthew Judon.

To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Patriots players talk about end of season on “Trash Bag Day” at Gillette Stadium

Mon, 09 Jan 2023 18:33:00 -0000

We hear from Jalen Mills, Jahlani Tavai, Deatrich Wise Jr. and Jakobi Meyers as the Patriots pack up their lockers at Gillette Stadium.

To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

That's all folks: recapping the Patriots' season-ending loss to the Bills

Mon, 09 Jan 2023 13:02:29 -0000

The Patriots' season is over, but the conversation continues on "1st and Fox." Khari breaks down the loss and what lies ahead for New England this off-season.

To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Are Patriots ready to fight for their season against emotionally charged Buffalo Bills team?

Fri, 06 Jan 2023 15:51:12 -0000

The Patriots come into Sunday's game as the underdog with their playoff lives on the line. The Buffalo Bills come in playing for Damar Hamlin, who's improving every day after his cardiac arrest. Can New England weather the storm?

To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Patriots playing the waiting game amid Damar Hamlin situation

Wed, 04 Jan 2023 16:59:00 -0000

We'll have to wait another day to see what Bill Belichick and the Patriots have to say about the Damar Hamlin situation and their upcoming game against the Buffalo Bills after the team postponed its Wednesday media availability until Thursday.

To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Bonus: Mac Jones talks about perception that he's "douchy"

Wed, 04 Jan 2023 14:50:15 -0000

Mac Jones has been getting it from all sides of late, especially older players who don't like the way he's been comporting himself on the football field. He joined "Fitzy and Khari" earlier this week to talk about that, plus a special "Quarterback Question of the Week."

To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Matthew Slater on possibly playing his last game at Gillette Stadium

Tue, 03 Jan 2023 11:50:18 -0000

The Patriots have no better ambassador for their team than Matthew Slater, and he joins "Fitzy and Khari" for what might have been his last time on WEEI's afternoon show to talk about his future and the outlook of his team.

To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kyle Dugger is a boss, plus more Pats postgame reax after win over Dolphins

Mon, 02 Jan 2023 03:02:08 -0000

The Patriots saved their season on Sunday thanks to Kyle Dugger’s pick-six and a gutsy fourth-quarter drive by the offense. Khari reacts from Gillette Stadium.

To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dan Orlovsky won't quite absolve Mac Jones for his latest performance

Thu, 29 Dec 2022 13:31:29 -0000

Dan Orlovsky has been extremely critical of the Patriots offense this year. But he had some questions about Mac Jones after Saturday's loss to Cincinnati, especially his controversial play on Eli Apple, on "Arcand and Khari."

To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ross Tucker on what's going on with the Patriots' offense, Mac Jones' future

Wed, 28 Dec 2022 14:04:13 -0000

Ross Tucker joins "Arcand and Khari" to talk about the baffling state of the Patriots and whether or not Mac Jones is definitely the team's quarterback in 2023.

To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Breaking down Pats-Bengals with Audacy's Mike Santagata

Fri, 23 Dec 2022 18:46:56 -0000

What, if anything, do the Bengals have to worry about when they face the Patriots on Sunday? And could injuries to key Cincinnati defenders provide a sliver of hope for a hopeless Patriots offense?

Mike Santagata of Audacy's "It's Always Gameday in Cincinnati" joins the show to preview the game.

To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Boston Globe's Jim McBride talks Mac Jones, Patriots' playoff hopes

Thu, 22 Dec 2022 18:32:57 -0000

Do the Patriots need a bit more calm from Mac Jones down the stretch? Is the team's playoff outlook as bleak as it seems? Jim McBride of the Boston Globe breaks it down on the latest episode of "1st and Fox".

To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Can Bill Belichick and Mac Jones patch things up after a tumultuous year?

Wed, 21 Dec 2022 10:00:00 -0000

On the last Tape Tuesday with WEEI's "Mut at Night", Khari and Mut chop it up over Bill Belichick and Mac Jones' relationship and whether the quarterback is still salvageable.

To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

FANTASY LOOK: Week 15 Takeaways Pt. III | 'Upper Hand Fantasy'

Tue, 20 Dec 2022 18:51:00 -0000

From 'Upper Hand Fantasy' (subscribe here), Faraz & Zach finish off their reactions to Week 15 with a look at Rhamondre Stevenson going off on a bum ankle, Jerick McKinnon continuing to be a focal point of the Chiefs offense, the struggles of the Cardinals offense, the backfield splits in Cincinnati & Tampa Bay and Saquon looking good on Sunday Night Football.

Check out Faraz's full weekly rankings and get more access to answer all of your fantasy football questions on our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/Upperhandfantasy

Make sure to check out Underdog's Pick'Ems for every NFL slate. Use the code UPPERHANDPOD to double your initial deposit up to $100: https://play.underdogfantasy.com/pc-xIm5iPVvo7 fantasy

To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Putting a bow on a putrid (possibly playoff hope-ending) Patriots loss

Tue, 20 Dec 2022 17:15:57 -0000

Emptying the clip on the Patriots' truly remarkable loss to the Las Vegas Raiders. I mean...wow.

To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Patriots just invented a way to lose that we haven't seen before

Mon, 19 Dec 2022 15:17:01 -0000

We thought we'd seen it all, then the Patriots said, "Hold our beer." Khari reacts to the loss on the "6 Rings Postgame Show" with WEEI's Andy Hart.

To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

FANTASY BONUS: What to Make of Patriots Backfield? | 'Upper Hand Fantasy'

Thu, 15 Dec 2022 18:43:00 -0000

From 'Upper Hand Fantasy' (subscribe here) - Faraz & Zach go over their running back rankings for the first week of the playoffs, including Tony Pollard, Nick Chubb, Joe Mixon, James Conner, Zonovan Knight and more. Is Jonathan Taylor due for a 2-touchdown game? Is Isiah Pacheco set up for a little breakout against Houston? Can you trust Travis Etienne? Also, what to make of the Seattle, Washington, Carolina and New England backfields.

Check out Faraz's full weekly rankings and get more access to answer all of your fantasy football questions on our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/Upperhandfantasy

Make sure to check out Underdog's Pick'Ems for every NFL slate. Use the code UPPERHANDPOD to double your initial deposit up to $100: https://play.underdogfantasy.com/pc-xIm5iPVvo7 fantasy

To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Keeping it real about where the Patriots are after beating the Cardinals on MNF

Wed, 14 Dec 2022 10:00:00 -0000

Was the Patriots' resilient win over the Cardinals a turning point in the season? Eh...probably not.

Khari talks about the good and bad from Monday night on Tape Tuesday with "Mut at Night."

To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

FANTASY LOOK: Patriots Get a Statement Win In Primetime } 'Upper Hand Fantasy'

Wed, 14 Dec 2022 09:51:00 -0000

From 'Upper Hand Fantasy' (subscribe here) - Faraz & Zach recap the Patriots win over the Cardinals on Monday Night Football and dissect the latest news on Deebo Samuel, DeeJay Dallas, Jeff Wilson, D.J. Moore, Bengals WR's and Dameon Pierce.

Check out Faraz's full weekly rankings and get more access to answer all of your fantasy football questions on our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/Upperhandfantasy

Make sure to check out Underdog's Pick'Ems for every NFL slate. Use the code UPPERHANDPOD to double your initial deposit up to $100: https://play.underdogfantasy.com/pc-xIm5iPVvo7 fantasy

To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rapid reax as Patriots grind out let win against Cardinals

Tue, 13 Dec 2022 05:25:43 -0000

Ugly wins count the same as pretty wins, and the Patriots got a desperately needed ‘W’ against the Cardinals thanks to a huge defensive performance and some strong play from their rookies.

To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Who's your money on? Previewing Pats-Cardinals with BetMGM

Mon, 12 Dec 2022 10:00:00 -0000

Will the Patriots finally bust their slump against mobile quarterbacks? Or will Kyler Murray and crew deal New England's season a crippling blow?

To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

BONUS: Must Win For New England | '1st & Pod'

Mon, 12 Dec 2022 06:03:00 -0000

From '1st & Pod' (subscribe here) - Danny and Andrew ponder the idea of Denver trading Jerry Jeudy, another close AFC East Battle, concerns about how the NFC South with pan out, must win game on Monday night and more!

To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Patriots SHOULD beat the Cardinals. But WILL they?

Fri, 09 Dec 2022 10:00:00 -0000

The Patriots aren't as bad as the 4-8 Cardinals. But they're bad enough to lose this game on Monday night. What can they do to stop that from happening?

To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Scouting the Cardinals: Can the Patriots slow down Kyler Murray?

Thu, 08 Dec 2022 16:22:43 -0000

The Patriots have struggled badly against quarterbacks who can run. Can they slow down Arizona's Kyler Murray in a must-win game? And can they capitalize against the league's worst red-zone defense?

To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Would Robert Kraft actually consider firing Bill Belichick?

Wed, 07 Dec 2022 10:00:00 -0000

Khari breaks down Bill Belichick's future with the Patriots on Tape Tuesday with "Mut at Night."

To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Bill Belichick's mystique is going extinct

Tue, 06 Dec 2022 16:09:40 -0000

Is Bill Belichick fighting a losing battle with the evolution of football? We dive into it on the latest episode.

To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Bill Belichick takes responsibility...but he's not getting rid of Matt Patricia

Mon, 05 Dec 2022 15:02:47 -0000

If you're hoping the Patriots will oust Matt Patricia as a play-caller, Bill Belichick's latest comments aren't going to make you happy. We review the Bills loss and look ahead to the Arizona Cardinals on Monday Night Football.

To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Offense hits rock bottom in Patriots' loss to Bills

Fri, 02 Dec 2022 07:31:51 -0000

The Patriots' offense couldn't pull its weight in a 24-10 loss to Buffalo on Thursday Night Football, and the offensive players' frustrations are starting to boil over as their collective struggles get worse.

To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Do the Patriots stand against the Bills? Should we be on upset alert?

Thu, 01 Dec 2022 17:16:39 -0000

Khari joins the YWC Football Talk show for a Patriots-Bills preview with host (and Pats superfan) Griff Bordignon.

To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mac Jones has to overcome doubters AND poor offense

Wed, 30 Nov 2022 10:00:00 -0000

Khari joins “Mut at Night” to air out some frustration about the Patriots offense and what to make of Mac Jones’ performance last Thursday against the Vikings.

To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Deatrich Wise Jr. talks leadership, his podcasting career (??)

Tue, 29 Nov 2022 19:22:31 -0000

Khari talks with Patriots captain Deatrich Wise Jr. about the leaders he’s learned from, what football has taught him and his amusing pre-interview interview with Jahlani Tavai.

To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Have the Patriots done enough to top the Bills?

Mon, 28 Nov 2022 10:00:00 -0000

The Patriots' big test is finally about to get here in the form of the Buffalo Bills this Thursday. Did they do enough to pass it, and can they make a statement that they belong in the playoff hunt?

To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Previewing Pats-Vikings on Thanksgiving with Christian Arcand!

Thu, 24 Nov 2022 10:00:00 -0000

Khari welcomes the newest member of the WEEI team -- Christian Arcand -- to the show to break down Patriots-Vikings on Thanksgiving and talk about who we're blaming for New England's offensive struggles.

To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tape Tuesday: Is the Patriots' offense doomed? Is the Patriots' defense good?

Wed, 23 Nov 2022 10:00:00 -0000

It's Tape Tuesday again, and Khari goes through what's going on with the Patriots' offense as well as trying to decide if the Patriots' defense is truly good.

To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Is David Andrews an actual wolverine?!

Tue, 22 Nov 2022 18:11:54 -0000

David Andrews' injury might not be season-ending after all. The Patriots' center was seen participating and jogging at practice on Tuesday ahead of New England's Thanksgiving tilt with the Vikings. But will he actually play?

To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

FANTASY BONUS: Patriots Backfield Split | 'Upper Hand Fantasy'

Mon, 21 Nov 2022 19:59:33 -0000

From the "Upper Hand Fantasy" Podcast (Subscribe Here) - Faraz & Zach get their recap of Week 11 started with a look at Damien Harris & Rhamondre Stevenson's workload split, David Montgomery's usage with no Khalil Herbert in the mix, the backfield split in Atlanta and more. Also, Amari Cooper goes off and is Demarcus Robinson the #1 target in Baltimore?

Check out Faraz's full weekly rankings and get more access to answer all of your fantasy football questions on our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/Upperhandfantasy

Make sure to check out Underdog's Pick'Ems for every NFL slate. Use the code UPPERHAND to double your initial deposit up to $100: https://play.underdogfantasy.com/p-upper-hand-fantasy

To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Patriots survive Jets thanks to EPIC Marcus Jones return (!)/This offense sucks

Mon, 21 Nov 2022 05:00:00 -0000

The Patriots were fortunate to have a few things happen this Sunday: Zach Wilson sucks more than their own offense; the defense is ballin' and Marcus Jones can fly. More from the rapid reaction to the Pats' monster win over the Jets in Week 11.

To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Is the legend of Bill Belichick starting to crumble? (Feat. Chris Gasper of the Boston Globe)

Fri, 18 Nov 2022 10:00:00 -0000

We get ready for Jets Week 2.0 with the Boston Globe's Chris Gasper, who has major questions about the Patriots' offensive plans, Mac Jones' future and how we think about Bill Belichick's role in this year's unpredictable season.

To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Bonus: Matthew Judon is awesome, plus other Patriots defense grades

Thu, 17 Nov 2022 16:27:53 -0000

Khari gives you his belated midterms grades for a surprisingly good Patriots defense led by the leading sack artist in the NFL.

To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Can we chill on calling Mac Jones "broken"?

Thu, 17 Nov 2022 11:27:32 -0000

Mac Jones does need to be better, and he's battling to find the standard of play he expects. But he's not "broken," and we should probably retire that phrase until it's deserved.

To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Can Matt Patricia swallow his pride for the sake of Mac Jones and the Patriots' offense?

Wed, 16 Nov 2022 10:00:00 -0000

Matt Patricia and the Patriots' offensive coaching staff have been dogged in sticking to their "week-to-week" ways of game-planning. But that's not what Mac Jones and this offense need right now. Can Patricia adjust before it's too late?

To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Patriots offensive grades: Rhamondre Stevenson carrying the team

Tue, 15 Nov 2022 09:00:00 -0000

Khari talks about his grades for the Patriots' offense, which are (not surprisingly) not great.

To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Bye-week breakdown with Taylor Kyles of CLNS/NextGen Stats

Mon, 14 Nov 2022 15:14:19 -0000

What better man to talk about what's really going on with the New England Patriots than Taylor Kyles, one of the best film guys on Patriots Twitter? He joins the show to dissect Mac Jones, the Patriots' offensive woes and what this team is capable of from here on out.

(Warning: some choppy audio)

To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

How the Patriots could take example from Justin Fields' ascension to help Mac Jones

Tue, 08 Nov 2022 10:00:00 -0000

On the surface, Justin Fields and Mac Jones are nothing alike aside from both being drafted last season in the first round. But Fields' meteoric rise might contain a blueprint by which the Patriots can help Jones succeed -- if you can look past those differences.

To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Patriots "good enough" to win/Matthew Judon for DPOY?

Mon, 07 Nov 2022 08:00:00 -0000

Mac Jones and the Patriots' offense had an ugly game, but it was still good enough to win because Matthew Judon, the defense and the special teams' units destroyed the shorthanded Colts.

To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

BONUS: Fixing the Patriots offense on "Off the Pike" with Brian Barrett

Fri, 04 Nov 2022 19:06:56 -0000

Khari joins "The Metric Man" Brian Barrett on "Off the Pike" to put their heads together and fix the Patriots offense.

To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Does Sam Ehlinger have a Bailey Zappe moment in him? Feat. Nate Atkins of the IndyStar

Fri, 04 Nov 2022 09:00:00 -0000

The Colts have their own quarterback saga unfolding in Indianapolis and will trot out backup Sam Ehlinger against the Patriots on Sunday. Could Ehlinger be the next Bailey Zappe? We chat about it with Nate Atkins of the IndyStar.

To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Patriots are at a crossroads, feat. Chad Finn of the Boston Globe

Thu, 03 Nov 2022 09:00:00 -0000

What does a quiet trade deadline mean for the Patriots' present and future. Chad Finn of the Boston Globe joins the show to talk about it.

To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Why 2022 is now officially all about Mac Jones and very little else

Wed, 02 Nov 2022 13:24:34 -0000

Stop asking for Bailey Zappe; you should be trying to see as much Mac Jones as possible this season so the Patriots can find out if he's worth investing in next season. Khari talks about that on Tape Tuesdays with "Mut at Night."

To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Why Mac Jones wasn't as bad as you thought against the Jets

Tue, 01 Nov 2022 10:46:43 -0000

Watching Mac Jones in real-time last Sunday was far from inspiring. But the beleaguered quarterback looked better after a second look at the tape, which is good news for the Patriots going forward.

To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Pats pound little-brother Jets for 13th straight time -- rapid reaction

Sun, 30 Oct 2022 20:52:00 -0000

So much for that being a challenge: the Patriots punk the Jets once again despite Mac Jones and the offense continuing to look rough.

To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

BONUS: Why'd Belichick Lie about Pats QB Situation? | Sports Media Mayhem

Fri, 28 Oct 2022 14:00:00 -0000

Bill Belichick lied to ESPN's Lisa Salters about whether Mac Jones would play in the second half Monday night. Why?

Subscribe to Sports Media Mayhem

To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Why Mac Jones' Patriots career is about to be on the line

Fri, 28 Oct 2022 09:00:00 -0000

Mac Jones is back to being the starting quarterback of the New England Patriots. But for how long?

NBC Sports Boston's Phil Perry joins the show to talk about it.

To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mac Jones expected to start against the Jets/how can Patriots get him back on track?

Thu, 27 Oct 2022 04:29:15 -0000

Here we go again: Mac Jones is expected to start for the Patriots against the Jets in an important divisional game this Sunday. Can the team put him in a better position to succeed than they did last week?

To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

BONUS: GM Thinks Mac Jones Will Be Traded | In the Huddle

Wed, 26 Oct 2022 19:49:00 -0000

Carl Dukes and Jason LaCanfora recap Week 7 in the NFL from the QB controversy in New England, to Joe Burrow's big afternoon and both New York teams have found their groove it seems.

Subscribe to In the Huddle!

To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

How Bill Belichick's self-created quarterback chaos hurts both Mac Jones and Bailey Zappe

Wed, 26 Oct 2022 09:00:00 -0000

It's a WILD Tape Tuesday on "Mut at Night" as Mike and Khari dig into how Bill Belichick is failing both Mac Jones and Bailey Zappe.

To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Patriots just created a whole ass mess at quarterback for no reason in loss to Bears

Tue, 25 Oct 2022 05:01:57 -0000

Bill Belichick and the Patriots got blitzed in every phase of the game against the Chicago Bears (!!). Even worse: they might not have a quarterback.

To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A blast from the past with Vito Abbinante ahead of Pats-Bears

Sat, 22 Oct 2022 09:00:00 -0000

Khari brings on Vito Abbinante, the guy who got him started in the sports radio world, for a fan's perspective on Pats-Bears, as well as a not-so-fond recollection of the Bears' last trip to Foxborough.

To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Bonus: Did the Bears just give the Patriots some bulletin board material?

Fri, 21 Oct 2022 15:19:02 -0000

Bill Belichick and the New England Patriots don't want to look past the Chicago Bears. But did Justin Jones' comments about "Deflategate" add a little extra juice to the discussion? Khari chats with Audacy sister station WSCR 670 the Score about it.

To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Getting under center with NBC Chicago's "Under Center" Podcast (pre-recorded)

Fri, 21 Oct 2022 12:13:11 -0000

What should Patriots (and Bears) fans expect on Monday night? Khari breaks it down with NBC Sports Chicago. (Recorded Tuesday, so doesn't included latest news on Mac Jones' potential return).

To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

BONUS: Does Mac Jones Deserve the Hate? | Sports Media Mayhem

Fri, 21 Oct 2022 08:00:00 -0000

There's been an avalanche of negative stories about Mac Jones in recent days. Why?

Subscribe to Sports Media Mayhem!

To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Breaking down Pats-Bears with "Take the North's" David Haugh

Thu, 20 Oct 2022 13:00:00 -0000

It's another Audacy crossover! Khari chats with David Haugh of "Take the North" and 670 the Score about Justin Fields, the Chicago Bears and growing up in "The Region."

To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brad Spielberger of Pro Football Focus on what makes Bill Belichick the roster-building king

Thu, 20 Oct 2022 09:00:00 -0000

After all the off-season questions, it looks like Bill Belichick is pressing the right roster buttons once again, and it's paying off for his team on a mini-winning streak. Brad Spielberger of Pro Football Focus joins the show to drop some knowledge.

To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

BONUS: Sell Rhamondre? | Upper Hand Fantasy

Thu, 20 Oct 2022 09:00:00 -0000

Faraz & Zach discuss buys and sells ahead of Week 7, including Justin Herbert, Gabe Davis and Rhamondre Stevenson.

Subscribe to Upper Hand Fantasy!

Check out Faraz's full weekly rankings and get more access to answer all of your fantasy football questions on our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/Upperhandfantasy

Make sure to check out Underdog's Pick'Ems for every NFL slate. Use the code UPPERHAND to double your initial deposit up to $100: https://play.underdogfantasy.com/p-upper-hand-fantasy

To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tape Tuesdays Part 2: Getting real about Mac Jones and the backup QB problem

Wed, 19 Oct 2022 09:00:00 -0000

Khari talks with Mut at Night about a controversial Mac Jones take and goes through some bad backup quarterback history.

To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Mac Jones criticism is getting out of hand

Tue, 18 Oct 2022 18:54:30 -0000

It's one thing to criticize Mac Jones' play this season and why it could lead to Bailey Zappe getting a more extended look at quarterback even as Jones returns to health. But saying he needs to be "humbled" after getting a big head in the off-season? That's too far.

To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

BONUS: Bill Belichick Still Has It | 1st & Pod

Mon, 17 Oct 2022 16:45:37 -0000

The guys think the Giants are for real after beating the Ravens, still unsure about the Vikings, Andrew doesn't think Belichick is senile and more!

Subscribe to 1st & Pod!

To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

BONUS: Bill Belichick Still Has It | 1st & Pod

Mon, 17 Oct 2022 04:42:00 -0000

The guys think the Giants are for real after beating the Ravens, still unsure about the Vikings, Andrew doesn't think Belichick is senile and more!

To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Pats BEAT DOWN the Browns, and Zappe Fever keeps burning

Sun, 16 Oct 2022 09:00:00 -0000

You can't stop Bailey Zappe and the Patriots. You can only hope to contain them.

Khari breaks down New England's big win against the Browns and what it means going forward.

To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

WEEI's Christian Fauria talks playing with Tom Brady, what he sees from Mac Jones and Bailey Zappe

Fri, 14 Oct 2022 09:00:00 -0000

Former Patriots tight end Christian Fauria worked with a young Tom Brady during New England's first Super Bowl dynasty. Now, he's got a good perspective on the development of the Patriots' young quarterbacks as a host at WEEI in Boston. We chat about the state of the Patriots in the latest episode!

To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"Forgot about Mac": Mark Daniels of the Providence Journal talks Mac vs. Zappe, Rhamondre Stevenson being awesome

Thu, 13 Oct 2022 09:00:00 -0000

Another day, another round of stoking a QB "controversy" down at Gillette Stadium. Mark Daniels of the Providence Journal lays down the law on the Mac Jones/Bailey Zappe conversation, plus a look at some young Patriots (like Rhamondre Stevenson) who are balling out.

To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Breaking down Bailey Zappe vs. Mac Jones on "Tape Tuesdays" with "Mut at Night"

Wed, 12 Oct 2022 09:00:00 -0000

Khari and Mike Mutnansky of WEEI's "Mut at Night" try to innoculate people against "Zappe Fever" on the first installment of their "Tape Tuesday" meetups.

To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Time for "Zappe Hour" in Foxborough? Let's relax...plus, is Kendrick Bourne about to get traded?

Tue, 11 Oct 2022 13:55:36 -0000

Bailey Zappe played even better during his first NFL start than he did against the Packers. But let's not trip about "quarterback controversies" right now.

Plus, Khari gets into Kendrick Bourne maybe being a trade candidate by the end of the month.

To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Recapping Pats-Lions with the Boston Globe's Chris Price on "Patriots Report"

Mon, 10 Oct 2022 09:00:00 -0000

Khari joins "Patriots Report" with Chris Price of the Boston Globe to talk about the Patriots' shutout win over the Lions and whether or not Bailey Zappe has created a quarterback controversy.

To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rapid reax from Patriots’ Week 5 stomping of the Lions

Sun, 09 Oct 2022 21:36:13 -0000

Khari says “I told you so” as the Patriots take Jared Goff and the Lions out behind the woodshed 29-0.

To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Locker Room Talk with Patriots running back Damien Harris

Fri, 07 Oct 2022 19:04:39 -0000

Khari chats with Patriots running back Damien Harris about locker room music and

To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Blitzes and Balrogs: Previewing Pats-Lions, talking "Rings of Power" with NESN's Dakota Randall

Fri, 07 Oct 2022 17:54:00 -0000

What do the New England Patriots and Amazon's "The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power" have in common?

Absolutely nothing, but we talk about them both anyway with NESN's Dakota Randall ahead of Week 5's "must-win" matchup with the Detroit Lions.

To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Talking the 1-3 Pats, "Zappe Time" and track and field with Mark Schofield (SB Nation)

Thu, 06 Oct 2022 09:00:00 -0000

Is this year's version of the 1-3 Patriots better positioned than last year's to make a run of things during the soft part of their schedule? Can Bailey Zappe get it done while Mac Jones is out? Why does the 400-meter dash suck so much?

We talk about it all with Waltham-raised Mark Schofield of SB Nation.

To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mac Jones and Tyquan Thornton take the practice field!

Wed, 05 Oct 2022 17:01:16 -0000

The Patriots got a few important pieces back in practice on Wednesday as quarterback Mac Jones and Tyquan Thornton got back in uniform. But how close are they to actually playing?

To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Devin Lloyd should’ve been a Patriot! “1st and Fox” laments

Tue, 04 Oct 2022 14:14:43 -0000

The Patriots have one of the worst linebacker groups in football right now. Would that have been the case if they’d drafted Devin Lloyd — September’s Defensive Rookie of the Month — instead?

To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Should Bailey Zappe continue starting after Sunday's loss to the Packers?

Mon, 03 Oct 2022 16:21:15 -0000

Bailey Zappe held his own in a tough situation on the road against the Packers with Brian Hoyer knocked out of the game. But should he start over Hoyer if Hoyer can play this week? We dig into that, plus Isaiah Wynn's struggles and Jack Jones balling out.

To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mac Jones is back at practice! Does it mean he'll play Sunday?

Fri, 30 Sep 2022 16:55:51 -0000

Is the Mac Attack back on for this Sunday against the Packers? Not so fast...

Just because Mac Jones attended practice on Friday doesn't mean he'll suit up on Sunday. We break it down.

To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Physical therapist Mason West gives us a doctor's opinion on Mac Jones' ankle injury

Fri, 30 Sep 2022 09:00:00 -0000

Bill Belichick might not be a doctor who can tell us about Mac Jones' injury. But that doesn't mean we can't find one anyway! Mason West, PT, DPT, joins the show to talk about what's up with Jones, when he might be back and...the Green Bay Packers!

To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Bonus: Mack Wilson talks Ravens game, his nickname and playing Aaron Rodgers for the first time

Thu, 29 Sep 2022 17:39:48 -0000

Khari catches up with Patriots linebacker Mack Wilson after practice on Wednesday about playing Lamar Jackson and the Ravens, going up against Aaron Rodgers and how he went from "Lyndell" to "Mack" as a kid.

To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Diante Lee of "The Athletic" on why you should chill about Mac Jones' interceptions

Thu, 29 Sep 2022 07:00:00 -0000

What should we be expecting out of a second-year Mac Jones, and what's life going to be like for the Patriots without him over the next few weeks? Diante Lee of "The Athletic" dives in...plus some love for Deatrich Wise Jr. and Jonathan Jones.

To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sorry, Zappe Stans: Brian Hoyer is going to start this weekend for the Patriots

Wed, 28 Sep 2022 17:34:46 -0000

Bill Belichick didn't reveal much about Mac Jones' injury status on Wednesday, but he did tell you who would (and almost certainly will) start in his place against the Green Bay Packers. Plus, some better injury news for the Patriots!

To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Patriots doing something bad teams do: turn the football over (a lot)

Tue, 27 Sep 2022 15:20:25 -0000

The New England Patriots -- yes, THOSE Patriots -- are turning the ball over at an absurd rate to start the season. We dig into why that's so un-Patriots-like and why it's not just on the players.

To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mac Jones has "pretty severe" high ankle sprain/Brian Hoyer SZN

Mon, 26 Sep 2022 19:20:20 -0000

The Patriots are going to be without Mac Jones for a while. What does that mean for the offense and for him?

To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Bonus: Instant reaction after Patriots lose to Ravens

Sun, 25 Sep 2022 21:47:09 -0000

Khari takes the temperature after the Patriots fell to 1-2 after a loss to the Ravens.

To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Khari joins ESPN Albany to talk Pats-Ravens, Mac Jones and second-year QBs

Sun, 25 Sep 2022 09:00:00 -0000

Khari jumps on with old friend Dan Bahl of 104.5 The Drive in Albany for a quick preview of the Patriots’ Week 3 home-loner against the Ravens.

To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Patriots CB Myles Bryant talks defending Lamar Jackson, bouncing back from mistakes

Sat, 24 Sep 2022 13:11:14 -0000

Khari catches up with Patriots cornerback Myles Bryant, who talks about the challenge of slowing down Lamar Jackson and the Ravens this week.

To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Bonus: 1-on-1 with Patriots RG Mike Onwenu

Fri, 23 Sep 2022 19:35:44 -0000

Khari catches up with big Mike Onwenu to talk about the running game and facing off against Calais Campbell and the Ravens on Sunday.

To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mashup Alert! Reeta Hubbard and Cordell Woodland of The Winning Drive help preview Patriots-Ravens in Week 3

Fri, 23 Sep 2022 09:00:00 -0000

Khari gets some company from behind enemy lines to forecast what hell Lamar Jackson is getting ready to visit on Foxborough in Week 3 + whether or not Mac Jones and the Patriots can take advantage of a weak Ravens defense.

To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Will Jakobi Meyers play Sunday? Plus, Vince Wilfork gets his red jacket, and Mac Jones wants more RPOs

Thu, 22 Sep 2022 20:25:44 -0000

Khari brings you the latest from Patriots practice on Thursday, plus a behind-the-scenes look at Vince Wilfork's getting his Patriots Hall-of-Fame jacket and taking in the moment down in Foxborough.

To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Bill Belichick waxes poetic about Lamar Jackson, Patriots make a trade (!) and more from Gillette Stadium

Wed, 21 Sep 2022 18:59:09 -0000

Bill Belichick had that wild look in his eyes reserved for the likes of Ed Reed and other favorite players of his when he talked about Lamar Jackson before the Patriots practiced on Wednesday. WEEI's Andy Hart joins the show to break down Jackson, the Patriots' win over the Steelers and Mac Jones' future after an uneven start to 2022.

To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Bonus: Can we stop freaking out about second-year QBs being "the guy" right now?

Wed, 21 Sep 2022 15:52:43 -0000

Khari gets some thoughts about second-year quarterbacks off of his chest under the shadow of the north-end zone construction at Gillette Stadium.

To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

How the Patriots' defensive minds are "reverse-engineering" offense -- feat. Evan Lazar of Patriots.com

Tue, 20 Sep 2022 15:07:09 -0000

The Patriots' offense showed actual signs of growth from Week 1 to Week 2, and some of it might be a product of the team's defensive-minded coaches -- including play-caller Matt Patricia -- using their expertise to make a better game plan. Evan Lazar of Patriots.com joins us to talk about what made New England's game plan against the Steelers so good.

To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nelson Agholor breaks out in much-needed way for Patriots in Week 2 win

Mon, 19 Sep 2022 09:00:00 -0000

After more than a year of detractors lamenting his big free-agent contract, Nelson Agholor earned his paycheck in a huge way in the Patriots' win against the Steelers. Plus, one of New England's rookies comes into his own, and Mac Jones' struggles continue.

To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Why the Patriots' offense has no choice but to embrace play-action

Fri, 16 Sep 2022 15:56:48 -0000

Only running two play-action plays in a game is simply not acceptable for the Patriots if they want to have success. We dive into why this offense, which wants to run the ball and has a quarterback who does it well, has to dive into play-action going forward.

To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Why Mitchell Trubisky could help the Patriots win on Sunday

Thu, 15 Sep 2022 11:17:39 -0000

The Patriots have plenty of offensive issues to iron out if they want to beat the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday. Fortunately, the Steelers are playing Mitchell Trubisky at quarterback, and he might be just what the doctor ordered for New England.

To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Matt Patricia is pulling a Malcolm Butler on Kendrick Bourne

Wed, 14 Sep 2022 09:00:00 -0000

Matt Patricia once benched former Patriot Malcolm Butler when the team needed him most. Now, it looks like he's doing something similar with Kendrick Bourne, and it's once again to the detriment of the team.

To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Week 1 recap: What in the world is going on with the Patriots' offensive line?

Tue, 13 Sep 2022 12:43:56 -0000

We knew the Patriots offensive line was having some issues in the preseason, and it definitely wasn't better in Week 1. Plus: hope for the run game, Mac Jones makes some questionable plays, and a solid contributor emerges on the defensive line.

To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rapid reaction to the Patriots' Week 1 loss with Off the Pike's Brian Barrett

Mon, 12 Sep 2022 13:13:49 -0000

Khari chops it up with Brian Barrett from The Ringer's "Off the Pike" after the Patriots dropped their season opener in frustrating fashion.

To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Previewing Week 1 -- and the rest of the Patriots' season -- with Nick "Fitzy" Stevens

Fri, 09 Sep 2022 09:00:00 -0000

Much like that movie or TV you hope is good but are terrified might be bad, Nick "Fitzy" Stevens is hoping for the best but fearing the worst for his New England Patriots in 2022. We talked with Khari's fellow WEEI radio personality and one of the team's resident superfans.

To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mad Football Scientist Bill Belichick is challenging the way we think about football -- and we hate it

Thu, 08 Sep 2022 15:46:10 -0000

Take it from a former scientist: Bill Belichick is cooking up a wild experiment with this 2022 Patriots team. And it's exposing how much people hate having their assumptions of how football works challenged. Could he have us questioning what we know about the game by the end of the year?

To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Scouting the Miami Dolphins in Week 1: Mac Jones better be ready for heat -- in more ways than one

Wed, 07 Sep 2022 15:56:00 -0000

The Patriots are taking a few days before Week 1's game against Miami to get acclimated to the heat and humidity, but Mac Jones is going to have to deal with a different kind of heat on Sunday. How he and the Patriots can beat the Dolphins' (likely) blitz-heavy tactics, and how the defense will deal with Miami as a whole -- not just Tyreek Hill.

To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Are the Patriots...rebuilding? Or are they planning to shock the world? Do they even know?

Tue, 06 Sep 2022 19:06:00 -0000

This season might be the weirdest post-Tom Brady campaign yet for the Patriots, and one of their fellow New England teams might be an interesting example of where the 2022 season might be headed. Khari Thompson joins TSN in Toronto to make sense of the madness.

To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Former Patriot, Super Bowl champion Matt Chatman on why the Patriots aren't doomed...yet

Mon, 05 Sep 2022 18:00:00 -0000

How much should we read into the Patriots' preseason struggles this year? Not as much as we've been doing, says former Patriot Matt Chatham. Also, some insight into what makes new offensive coordinator Matt Chatham tick.

To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A quarterback's eye view on the Patriots' offense with Tim Jenkins

Mon, 05 Sep 2022 09:00:00 -0000

What is Mac Jones going through in his second season with a new offense, a new play-caller, and a host of questions about his supporting cast? We talk with former NFL quarterback Tim Jenkins to get inside the mind of a signal-caller.

To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Khari Thompson joins The Rundown with Jeff Michael to talk Patriots

Fri, 02 Sep 2022 09:00:00 -0000

Khari hops on SportsMap Radio's "The Rundown" to talk about all things Patriots, including Bill Belichick's master plan for 2022, with host Jeff Michael.

To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

BONUS: WEEI's Khari Thompson reveals what it's like covering Bill Belichick | Sports Media Mayhem

Thu, 01 Sep 2022 14:21:18 -0000

Alex chats with WEEI Patriots reporter Khari Thompson about the challenges of covering Bill Belichick and getting acclimated on one of the most competitive beats in sports.

To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Was Las Vegas as bad a trip as it looked for the Patriots?

Thu, 01 Sep 2022 09:00:00 -0000

Were those practice reports last week and that ugly Friday game against the Las Vegas Raiders as bad as they looked for the Patriots? We talk to someone who was there -- Chad Graff of The Athletic -- to break down where the Patriots are at heading into the season.

To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First impressions of the Patriots' (initial) 53-man roster with WEEI's Andy Hart

Wed, 31 Aug 2022 09:00:00 -0000

It took forever, but the Patriots finally got down to a 53-man roster on Tuesday. And it may still change by the end of the week. We talk with WEEI's Andy Hart about what positions look good and which ones...could use some work.

To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Is it hard to cover Bill Belichick and the New England Patriots?

Tue, 30 Aug 2022 14:15:00 -0000

What's it like to cover the notoriously secretive Bill Belichick and the New England Patriots? Khari shares some thoughts on that as well as the media's relationship with the coach.

To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Why the Patriots' offense isn't changing as much as we think it is

Mon, 29 Aug 2022 17:07:00 -0000

Everyone can see the Patriots' wide-zone running game doesn't look good at the moment, whether it's in practice or the preseason games. As it turns out, so do the Patriots, and they're mixing in more of the "old-school" offense than they're getting credit for.

To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What the tape says about the 2022 New England Patriots -- with Taylor Kyles of NextGen Stats

Fri, 26 Aug 2022 09:00:00 -0000

What are we supposed to make of these New England Patriots? And which surprise undrafted free agent might stick with the team after next week's final cuts? We talk it over with Taylor Kyles of NextGen Stats and Pats Pulpit.

To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Is Jakobi Meyers good enough to be the Patriots' to-go guy?

Thu, 25 Aug 2022 09:00:00 -0000

Mac Jones says he wants Jakobi Meyers, who had a strong Wednesday against the Raiders in joint practices, on the Patriots with him "forever." Will Jones get his wish to keep his go-to guy, and can the Patriots be a good offense with Meyers as their best receiver?

To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Why you shouldn't freak out about the Patriots' corners getting torched in Las Vegas -- yet

Wed, 24 Aug 2022 16:01:00 -0000

The Patriots' defensive backs apparently had a rough day down in Las Vegas in joint practices against Davante Adams and the Raiders. And it's not going to get any easier for them when the season starts. That's why it's arguably better to have that experience now than be surprised in Week 1.

To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Did Bill Belichick finally reveal his "process" for play-calling? And what does it mean for Patriots?

Tue, 23 Aug 2022 09:00:00 -0000

Bill Belichick has had fun with the media's obsession with the Patriots' offensive coaching situation. But he might have revealed the "process" he's using to call plays for the offense, and it still seems to lead to Matt Patricia holding the call sheet. Khari Thompson talks it over with Mark Dondero on WEEI.

To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What to make of the Patriots offense -- and its play-caller -- so far in preseason

Mon, 22 Aug 2022 09:00:00 -0000

What can we take from the Patriots' offense's most recent outing last Friday? And is Matt Patricia getting too much hate? Khari Thompson and Chris Curtis talk it over during the latest "Ken and Curtis" show on WEEI.

To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Khari chats with Patriots DB and Jackie Robinson enthusiast Myles Bryant

Sat, 20 Aug 2022 04:46:40 -0000

Myles Bryant doesn't just play slot corner and return punts for the Patriots. He also rocks one of the freshest Jackie Robinson jerseys you'll ever see. Khari Thompson asks him about it and his place in University of Washington (aka "West Coast DB U") history after Friday's preseason game.

To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Is 2022 Patriots' plan too crazy for even Bill Belichick to pull off?

Fri, 19 Aug 2022 09:00:00 -0000

Bill Belichick has loved trying out things no one else would dare attempt for years. But 2022 might be his wildest experiment yet. Can it work?

To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Khari Thompson talks Patriots' joint practices, Nelson Agholor's surge, and...Marcus Jones' music career?

Thu, 18 Aug 2022 09:00:00 -0000

Khari joins WEEI's Merloni and Mego to talk about Nelson Agholor's big day at Patriots-Panthers joint practices on Wednesday among other Patriots topics.

Come for the football talk, stay for rookie Marcus Jones' musical intro.

To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Bonus: 1-on-1 with LB Anfernee Jennings after Wednesday's joint practice with the Panthers

Wed, 17 Aug 2022 18:17:40 -0000

Khari sits down with Patriots linebacker Anfernee Jennings, who's been a surprising star of training camp, after Wednesday's joint practice with the Carolina Panthers.

To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Training camp report (8/16): Mac Jones, Jalen Mills step up against Panthers at joint practice

Tue, 16 Aug 2022 18:49:08 -0000

The Patriots' offensive improvement might be been the main attraction on Tuesday, but cornerback Jalen Mills continues to steal the show while proving himself as the team's top cornerback.

To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Should we be adjusting our expectations for Mac Jones in Year 2?

Tue, 16 Aug 2022 09:00:00 -0000

Most quarterbacks improve in their second season just because they've seen more football. But Mac Jones' strong rookie season has increased the expectations for his sophomore campaign. But could offensive uncertainty around Jones force us to recalibrate our projections for him?

To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Training camp report (8/15): Patriots' offense gears up for Panthers

Mon, 15 Aug 2022 16:47:42 -0000

It was a slower day for the Patriots, but progress was certainly made on the offensive side of the ball. Plus, the defense gets closer to what could be its Week 1 form.

To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Assessing the oddities of the Patriots' coaching staff with Andy Hart and Mike Giardi

Mon, 15 Aug 2022 09:00:00 -0000

Khari joined Andy Hart of the "6 Rings and Football Things" podcast on WEEI this weekend and chatted with NFL Network reporter Mike Giardi about the state of the Patriots' offense.

To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Who's up and who's down from Preseason Week 1, and who's calling the plays?!?

Fri, 12 Aug 2022 15:57:00 -0000

Tyquan Thornton and the rest of the backup receivers showed out. Joejuan Williams, meanwhile, did not. And might the Patriots' play-calling show on Friday be a banana in the tailpipe?

To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

1-on-1 with Cole Strange after Patriots' preseason game

Fri, 12 Aug 2022 04:09:51 -0000

Khari chats with Cole Strange after the rookie's first-ever NFL action about his performance and how far he's come.

To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Addressing Nelson Agholor/Roquan Smith trade rumors, and saying farewell to James White

Thu, 11 Aug 2022 16:52:00 -0000

Nelson Agholor for Roquan Smith...who says no? ( Answer: everybody involved.)

We talk about the possibility of the Patriots shopping Agholor with Tyquan Thornton coming up as well as the idea of adding an All-Pro linebacker to this defense. Plus, Super Bowl hero James White announces his retirement.

To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Good, Bad, and Ugly of the process behind the Patriots' new offense

Wed, 10 Aug 2022 17:25:00 -0000

The Patriots' offense is absolutely not ready for primetime at this point in training camp, and some of the process behind how it's gotten here has been questionable. But the overall theory might make more sense than it's being given credit for.

To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

David Andrews, Patriots' offense hit back before Thursday's preseason game

Tue, 09 Aug 2022 18:35:00 -0000

David Andrews and the Patriots' offense proved both during the play and after the whistle that they weren't going to get punked anymore by the defense on Tuesday.

To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Khari Thompson talks abysmal Patriots offense on WEEI's "Mut at Night"

Tue, 09 Aug 2022 09:00:00 -0000

You might have heard the Patriots' offense was bad on Monday night. Well...they were. Khari saw the whole thing and recapped the dreadful performance on WEEI.

To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"Yea" or "Nay"? Predicting the fate of five players on the Patriots' roster bubble

Mon, 08 Aug 2022 09:00:00 -0000

Is Tre Nixon finally working himself into position to make the 53-man roster? And might a Day 2 pick from a few years ago be shown the door? We break down five interesting roster decisions that could come in the next month for New England.

To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Patriots Stock Watch: Who's up and who's down after first week in pads?

Fri, 05 Aug 2022 16:14:00 -0000

Khari gives five players who are "up" or "down" so far during Patriots' training camp, as well as the star of the show, in the latest episode.

To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Bonus: Khari Thompson joins The Greg Hill Show before Thursday's Patriots practice

Thu, 04 Aug 2022 18:16:23 -0000

Khari Thompson joins the The Greg Hill Show on Thursday morning to talk about how padded practices are going for the New England Patriots, including why the offense is struggling so much.

To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nothing is coming easy for Patriots' offense, but Mac Jones and Co. gut out gains

Thu, 04 Aug 2022 17:19:00 -0000

This offensive operation continues to not look pretty through the first week of padded practices. But the Patriots made baby steps toward progress today in team drills against the defense.

To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Bonus: 1-on-1 with DT Davon Godchaux

Wed, 03 Aug 2022 17:47:50 -0000

Khari catches up with Davon Godchaux, who just got an extension with the Patriots and will be one of the most important players on the team's front seven.

To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Patriots' playbook starts to open up as offense works through growing pains

Wed, 03 Aug 2022 17:20:00 -0000

The Patriots' offense is still a major work in progress. But Wednesday's practice gave a glimpse at how they can keep teams off-balance when the real action starts.

To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Christian Barmore, defense looking better than advertised during padded practices

Tue, 02 Aug 2022 17:17:00 -0000

Were reports of the Patriots defense's demise exaggerated? Too early to tell, but Christian Barmore, Josh Uche, and Co. are playing with some swagger through two padded practices at Gillette Stadium.

To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Marcus Jones standing out among Patriots rookies at training camp

Mon, 01 Aug 2022 09:05:00 -0000

With all the buzz about Cole Strange, Tyquan Thornton, and even fellow cornerback Jack Jones, Marcus Jones was flying under the radar among the Patriots' rookie class heading into training camp. Not anymore: the third-round pick has quickly become one of the most interesting players in Foxborough heading into padded practices.

To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Bonus: 1-on-1 with DB Jalen Mills after Day 3 of Patriots' training camp

Fri, 29 Jul 2022 18:10:18 -0000

Khari caught up with Patriots' starting cornerback and green-hair enthusiast Jalen Mills after Friday's training camp practice.

To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Recapping Patriots' training camp Day 3: Mac Jones, receivers light it up

Fri, 29 Jul 2022 17:42:00 -0000

Mac Jones and his receivers are seeing their off-season work pay off in a big way in training camp, with Friday showing off impressive chemistry between the quarterback and his targets. But the defense had themselves a big day as well.

To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Bonus: 1-on-1 with Patriots WR Tre Nixon after Training Camp Day 1

Thu, 28 Jul 2022 18:07:42 -0000

Khari catches up with spring practice star Tre Nixon after Day 2 of Patriots training camp.

To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Offense, defense trade blows on Day 2 of Training Camp, plus a young DB stands out

Thu, 28 Jul 2022 16:46:31 -0000

It looked like the offense was going to dominate Day 2 of Patriots training camp on Thursday. Then, the last team drill happened. Plus, more on which one young defensive back has impressed so far through two days of camp.

To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Bonus: 1-on-1 with Patriots RB/WR Ty Montgomery after Training Camp Day 1

Wed, 27 Jul 2022 19:21:00 -0000

"1st and Foxborough" host Khari Thompson caught up with new Patriots free agent Ty Montgomery, who might play a bigger role than anticipated in the Patriots' offense with James White still recovering from injury.

To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Patriots Training Camp Day 1: DeVante Parker DOMINATES defense

Wed, 27 Jul 2022 18:04:58 -0000

Has Mac Jones found his WR1? DeVante Parker looked the part of a top-line receiver with three touchdown catches in red-zone drills on Day 1 of Patriots training camp. Plus, a young receiver shows out, and we get another strong hint at the offensive play-caller.

To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Patriots' offense still reportedly "under construction" heading into training camp

Tue, 26 Jul 2022 15:21:00 -0000

The Patriots have had more or less the same offense for the almost 20 years they had Tom Brady and Josh McDaniels. With both gone, New England is building a new offensive identity heading into the 2022 season, and they're still working on it heading into training camp. Is that a problem?

To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Is 2022 a make-or-break year for Bill Belichick's future with the Patriots?

Mon, 25 Jul 2022 16:00:00 -0000

It's been two years since Tom Brady left town, and the Patriots are still looking for a playoff victory in post-GOAT Foxborough. If they don't get one this year after a promising 2021 fizzled out, should Bill Belichick be facing questions about his job security? Chris Price of the Boston Globe joins the show.

To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Does Kyler Murray's extension hint at big dollars for Mac Jones?

Fri, 22 Jul 2022 16:13:00 -0000

What does Kyler Murray's huge contract extension have to do with the Patriots and Mac Jones? Khari talked about it with WEEI's Meghan Ottolini and Nick "Fitzy" Stevens on air Thursday afternoon after the news broke.

To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

How the "weird" Patriots can make this strange off-season work, with EJ Snyder of The Bootleg Podcast

Thu, 21 Jul 2022 15:50:00 -0000

The Patriots haven't made a ton of sense to the masses with the way they've conducted their off-season. But that doesn't mean their plan won't work down the line. We talk it over with EJ Snyder of The Bootleg podcast.

To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Are the Patriots doomed to fail with a new offensive play-caller?

Wed, 20 Jul 2022 16:20:00 -0000

The prospect of Matt Patricia or Joe Judge calling plays for the Patriots' offense doesn't inspire a ton of confidence. But if recent trends say anything, the drop-off from Josh McDaniels to...whoever calls plays for New England might not be as bad as people fear.

To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Setting "reasonable" expectations for the 2022 Patriots with SI's Conor Orr

Tue, 19 Jul 2022 16:00:00 -0000

What can we really expect from Mac Jones in 2022? Are the Patriots actually in danger of finishing third in the division, or are they secretly the best team in the division? Conor Orr of Sports Illustrated and The Monday Morning Quarterback helps us cut through the noise.

To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

N'Keal Harry trade the Patriots' latest admission of draft-day defeat

Mon, 18 Jul 2022 16:00:00 -0000

N'Keal Harry is just one of many first-round picks that haven't worked out for the Patriots in recent years. A deeper look at New England's struggle to get the most out of their draft capital makes it look even worse.

To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Is there a method to Bill Belichick's madness at wide receiver?

Fri, 15 Jul 2022 16:38:00 -0000

The Patriots didn't significantly upgrade their receiver room in the offense, opting for balance and familiarity over trying to get elite talent in the draft or free agency. Is that a mistake that will hurt Mac Jones? Or will it actually work to the young quarterback's benefit? Plus. some insights from CLNS Media's Evan Lazar.

To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A "glass-half-full" perspective on the 2022 Patriots

Thu, 14 Jul 2022 16:00:00 -0000

Everyone agrees the Patriots haven't had the perfect off-season heading into the 2022 season. But Mike D'Abate of Sports Illustrated and the Locked On Patriots podcast has a more hopeful view of their off-season acquisitions than many.

To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ending the Ballad of N'Keal Harry with WEEI's Andy Hart

Wed, 13 Jul 2022 16:00:00 -0000

Whether it was N'Keal Harry having his confidence broken by Tom Brady, struggling with injuries, or just not being very good at football, his time in New England was a failure. Now it's over, and Khari does more Harry postmortem with WEEI teammate Andy Hart.

To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Bonus: Why Devin McCourty might quietly be one of the NFL's best safeties

Wed, 13 Jul 2022 11:00:00 -0000

Devin McCourty is thought of more as a solid rather than spectacular NFL safety, especially as he goes into his age-36 season. But maybe his reliability, and his brainpower, actually make him far better and more dangerous to opponents than some realize. Khari breaks it down.

To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rapid Reaction: N'Keal Harry traded to Bears! (Sad trombone)

Tue, 12 Jul 2022 22:28:55 -0000

N'Keal Harry is done for in New England.

The first-round pick has been traded to the Chicago Bears for a future seventh-round pick, sealing his fate as a monstrous draft bust for Bill Belichick. We react to the move.

To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

1st and Foxborough Episode 2: PFF's Doug Kyed on the Patriots play-calling and more

Tue, 12 Jul 2022 16:00:00 -0000

Will the Patriots have Matt Patricia call the offensive plays, or will it be Joe Judge? Or maybe even Bill Belichick? And what does all of this mean for Mac Jones?

Doug Kyed of Pro Football Focus breaks it down.

To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Breaking down the Patriots' brave new world with Tom Curran

Mon, 11 Jul 2022 16:02:00 -0000

What can we make of this year's version of the post-Tom Brady Patriots with training camp on the horizon? We don't know...but we're going to talk about it anyway with longtime NBC Sports Boston Patriots insider and reporter (and frequent WEEI guest) Tom Curran.

To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Coming Soon

Fri, 08 Jul 2022 15:59:00 -0000

All Patriots. All the time. WEEI’s Khari Thompson brings the action to YOU, straight from Foxborough. 1st & Foxborough will give you the Interviews, Previews, Recap, and analysis you need for YOUR New England Patriots!

To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices