Greg Bedard Patriots Podcast with Nick Cattles

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Latest Patriots combine rumors Feb 28, 2025

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On this episode of the Greg Bedard Patriots Podcast, Greg Bedard and Nick Cattles break down all the biggest stories form the NFL Combine including Eliot Wolf's comments to the media, the latest on Will Campbell, the Patriots' interest in Tee Higgins, and much more!

00:00 - Intro

00:40 - Eliot Wolf presser

12:00 - Ian Rapoport & Jordan Schultz

14:20 - Godchaux seeking trade

15:05 - Harold Landry

17:50 - Pat Stewart gone

21:05 - Prizepicks

22:20 - Greg reveals Campbell’s arm length

26:50 - Travis Hunter wants to play both CB and WR

28:55 - Abdul Carter injury update

29:43 - Notturno

31:15 - Not partaking in drills at combine

32:20 - Mason Graham’s measurements

36:25 - Patriots focus on Guards

39:00 - Patriots no pursuing Tee Higgins

41:15 - Patriots want familiarity

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Reacting to Eliot Wolf Press Conference at NFL Combine Feb 27, 2025

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Greg Bedard goes solo to break down Eliot Wolf’s press conference at the NFL Combine, analyzing his comments on roster control, team-building philosophy, and the Patriots' offseason approach.

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Reacting to Vrabel at the combine Feb 25, 2025

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On this episode of the Greg Bedard Patriots podcast, Greg bedard and Nick Cattles react to the quotes from Patriots head Coach Mike Vrabel at the NFL Combine as he talked about free agency, the coaching staff, the draft, and much more!

00:00 - Intro

00:48 - Ronnie Stanley and free agency

04:10 - Alaric Jackson

8:03 - Will Campbell’s arm length

13:25 - Myles Garrett

14:35 - Jonathan Allen trade

19:25 - Gronk coming out of retirement?

22:10 - Prizepicks

23:30 - Mike Vrabel quotes

32:00 - Notturno

34:00 - Travis Hunter’s position

38:52 - Vrabel on free agency

39:58 - Revitalizing the 2024 draft class

42:08 - Elliot Wolf having second thoughts?

44:27 - Vrabel on Super Bowl

45:40 - Vrabel thoughts on Rhamnondre

49:00 - Vrabel on McDaniels

51:50 - Terrell Williams as play caller

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Cap going up is bad for Patriots Feb 20, 2025

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In this episode of the Greg Bedard Patriots Podcast w/ Nick Cattles, the guys analyze the NFL’s rising salary cap and why the Patriots' $124M in cap space might not be as beneficial as it seems.

They also discuss Sione Takitaki’s release, the return of OLs Demontrey Jacobs and Ben Brown, and the status of the team’s remaining free agents. Plus, they highlight ESPN’s Matt Bowen’s top free agent fits for New England, including D.J. Reed, Milton Williams, and Alaric Jackson, and wrap up by answering BSJ member questions.

0:00 Why cap going up is bad for Patriots

11:05 Sione Takitaki Released

17:54 OLs Jacobs and Brown brought back

20:42 Matt Bowen of ESPN lists best free agent scheme fits for Patriots

31:40 Patriots have one more ERFA left, Alex Austin

34:31 More Patriots Free Agents

38:50 BSJ member questions

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Receiver options after Tee Higgins Feb 19, 2025

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In this episode of the Greg Bedard Patriots Podcast w/ Nick Cattles, the guys break down the Patriots’ wide receiver options after reports surfaced that the Bengals plan to franchise tag Tee Higgins again. With Higgins likely off the market, they explore top free-agent targets and potential trade candidates who could fill the Patriots' need for a true No. 1 receiver.

0:00 Bengals reportedly will franchise Tee Higgins again

8:30 Daniel Jeremiah mocks Will Campbell to Patriots

16:00 Patriots WR Free Agent Targets

26:45 Patriots WR Trade Targets

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Offseason priorities for Patriots Feb 14, 2025

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In this episode of the Greg Bedard Patriots Podcast w/ Nick Cattles, the guys quickly react to the Jets reportedly releasing Aaron Rodgers, Matt Patricia becoming Ohio State’s new defensive coordinator, and Germaine Pratt requesting a trade from the Bengals.

They then dive into Pro Football Focus’s top free agent rankings and discuss potential targets for the Patriots. Finally, they revisit New England’s No. 4 overall pick in the upcoming NFL Draft and whether their approach has changed.

0:00 Intro

1:00 Red Sox Sign Alex Bregman

3:45 Jets to release Quarterback Aaron Rodgers

7:50 Matt Patricia reportedly set to become Ohio State DC

9:50 LB Germaine Pratt requests trade from Bengals

14:30 Film Takeaways from SB LIX

24:18 Thoughts on PFF’s top free agent rankings

32:50 Any further thoughts on Patriots’ No. 4 pick?

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Don’t write off Chiefs, Mahomes just yet Feb 11, 2025

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In this episode of the Greg Bedard Patriots Podcast w/ Nick Cattles, the guys dive into key offseason storylines for the New England Patriots, including Robert Kraft confirming that Josh McDaniels was Mike Vrabel’s first choice for offensive coordinator. They also react to the Patriots releasing OT Chukwuma Okorafor and extending DT Jeremiah Pharms on a two-year deal.

Later, they discuss what should be the Patriots' top offseason priority, reflect on key takeaways from Super Bowl LIX, and engage in a heated debate: Patrick Mahomes vs. Tom Brady.

Timestamps:

0:00 – Robert Kraft confirms Josh McDaniels was Mike Vrabel’s first OC choice

4:26 – Patriots release OT Chukwuma Okorafor

6:19 – Patriots sign DT Jeremiah Pharms to two-year extension

7:55 – What will the Patriots’ offseason priority be?

13:35 – Key takeaways from Super Bowl LIX

37:35 – Heated Mahomes vs. Brady debate

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Bedard: The Patriots SHOULD Trade for Cooper Kupp Feb 06, 2025

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Greg Bedard and Nick Cattles discuss the recent developments with the Patriots and around the NFL, including some potential trade targets for New England. Myles Garrett has asked out of the Cleveland Browns, and Cooper Kupp has been informed by the Los Angeles Rams that they plan on trading him. Which, if any, of these two players should the Patriots go after? Plus, who will win the big game?

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Bedard's EXCLUSIVE Intel on New Patriots Hires Feb 03, 2025

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Greg Bedard and Nick Cattles discuss the Patriots coaching staff as it nears completion, and Greg provides some new information on the hires being made and the process behind them. After he broke the story about Todd Downing being selected as the new wide receivers coach this morning, Greg elaborates that the process was all up to Josh McDaniels, as he's been given full authority by Vrabel to hire who he wants. Next, he provides clarification on the relationship between Vrabel and McDaniels, and says that Robert Kraft had VERY LITTLE to do with Josh's hiring.

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Are Mike Vrabel and Josh McDaniels a FORCED Marriage? Jan 31, 2025

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Greg Bedard and Nick Cattles catch up after Greg's trip to Mobile, Alabama, and he discusses what he noticed at the Senior Bowl practices. They talk about the recent news about the Patriots coaching hires, and what could be next as Vrabel fills out his staff. Plus, Greg elaborates on his recent take that Josh McDaniels may have been forced on Vrabel by Robert Kraft.

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