Greg Bedard Patriots Podcast with Nick Cattles

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3 possible studs and duds come Patriots camp Jun 03, 2021

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On this episode of the Greg Bedard Patriots Podcast w/ Nick Cattles, Greg and Nick take a look at three players that could be surging and slumping come the heat of the summer for the Patriots.

Greg Bedard Patriots Podcast Hosts: Greg Bedard & Nick Cattles.

0:00: Josh Uche

3:00: Jacobi Meyers

6:00: Kyle Dugger

8:00: Henry Anderson

11:00: Deatrich Wise

15:00: Trent Brown

20:00: Julio Jones update.

26:00: BSJ Member Question - Quinn Nordin member intel

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'It's a now a question of when' for Mac Jones this season May 28, 2021

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On this episode of the Greg Bedard Patriots Podcast w/ Nick Cattles, Greg and Nick break down the Patriots' OTA practice, including Mac Jones and Cam Newton, JJ Taylor and a kicker, and the absences.

Greg Bedard Patriots Podcast Hosts: Greg Bedard & Nick Cattles.

0:00: Setting the scene at Gillette.

3:00: The QBs ...

7:00: THE play that shows you where Mac and Newton are.

11:00: How do they feel internally?

12:00: "I now think Mac Jones has a decent chance to start the season opener."

19:00: The absences.

24:00: The standouts - Agholor, JJ Taylor and Quinn Nordin?! Sometimes it sounds different (the golfer was Grace Park).

26:00: BSJ Member Question - Greg gets irritated at the Cam/Mac offenses

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Julio Jones to the Patriots - Smoke or Fire? May 26, 2021

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On this episode of the Greg Bedard Patriots Podcast w/ Nick Cattles, Greg and Nick talk about the Patriots and Julio Jones possible trade interest, what Greg is looking for at OTA practices open to the media, and a BSJ member question about roster construction.

Greg Bedard Patriots Podcast Hosts: Greg Bedard & Nick Cattles.

0:00: Patriots and Julio?

4:00: What should be the cost? Well, it depends on which Julio Jones you're getting. The film says...

13:00: Julio Jones probably wouldn't play where you think he would with the Patriots.

15:00: Back to the compensation.

19:00: What will Greg be watching at Thursday's OTA practice?

22:00: Mac Jones?

24:00: Cam Newton has tweaked his throwing? Are we sure about that?

26:00: BSJ Member Question - Can't Hightower's absence be easily explained?

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Brian Hoyer's back ... alright! Belichick's Brady decision May 19, 2021

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On this episode of the Greg Bedard Patriots Podcast w/ Nick Cattles, Greg and Nick talk about the update to BSJ, why Brian Hoyer is back, a little talk about Bill Belichick's decision on Tom Brady, and a BSJ member question about roster construction.

Greg Bedard Patriots Podcast Hosts: Greg Bedard & Nick Cattles.

0:00: BSJ update.

3:00: Why is Brian Hoyer back?

5:30: The lack of playbook knowledge on this roster is astounding.

9:00: Why not make him a coach? — Mike Felger.

15:00: Hoyer just for Mac Jones tutoring, or is there some competition there?

20:00: Belichick and Brady

26:00: BSJ Member Question - Can the Patriots add Hoyer to the practice squad? Is that still possible?

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Breaking down the schedule, and BSJ site update May 13, 2021

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On this episode of the Greg Bedard Patriots Podcast w/ Nick Cattles, Greg and Nick talk about the needed update to BSJ, and go through the Patriots' schedule game by game.

Greg Bedard Patriots Podcast Hosts: Greg Bedard & Nick Cattles.

0:00: BSJ update.

5:00: Takeaways from the schedule

8:00: Week 1 vs. Dolphins

12:00: Week 4, vs. TB12

18:00: Season starts in Week 8

22:00: Julio Jones revenge game?

24:00: Mac Jones insertion point?

29:00: Three must-wins down the stretch?

35:00: BSJ Member Question from YogiScribe - No love for the Fins and Flores?

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Breaking down the defense - Starters, surprises & cuts May 11, 2021

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On this episode of the Greg Bedard Patriots Podcast w/ Nick Cattles, Greg and Nick break down each of the position groups on defense, from Harvey Langi and the front seven alignment, to all the versatility in the backed.

Greg Bedard Patriots Podcast Hosts: Greg Bedard & Nick Cattles.

0:00: 3-4 back?

2:30: Defensive line

4:00: Barmore's chances

6:00: Edge - could Van Noy and Uche be on the move?

8:00: Depth at edge

12:00: Versatility is cliche with Pats ... but they have it in spades

14:00: Hightower .... and someone?

21:00: Joejuan Williams and the CBs

27:00: Farewell Lollipop Guild with the safeties?

28:00: Bedard hearts Kyle Dugger

34:00: BSJ Member Question from Aaron J — Barmore ... what kind of risk are we talking about here?

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Breaking down the offense - Can Mac Jones start? May 07, 2021

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On this episode of the Greg Bedard Patriots Podcast w/ Nick Cattles, Greg and Nick break down each of the position groups on offense, from Cam Newton vs. Mac Jones at QB, to the big boys on the offensive line.

Greg Bedard Patriots Podcast Hosts: Greg Bedard & Nick Cattles.

0:00: Quarterback.

8:00: WR1

12:00: WR2

14:00: Slot

16:30: Tight ends

20:00: Don't forget about the fullbacks

22:00: Don't give up on Sony yet at RB

25:00: James White vs. JJ Taylor?

28:30: How the offensive line breaks down.

34:00: Aaron Rogers vs. the Packers

34:00: BSJ Member Question from Drdoug49 — Great analysis. It seems Cam never worked on his craft. Just content to get buy on his superb natural ability. How much time did Cam spend in the film room? Could he diagnose defenses when he played for the Panthers? Inquiring minds want to know

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Draft recap: They should have moved up for Mac Jones ... wait what? May 04, 2021

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On this episode of the Greg Bedard Patriots Podcast w/ Nick Cattles, Greg and Nick recap the Patriots' draft, how they got to Mac Jones, and the future plans for him.

Greg Bedard Patriots Podcast Hosts: Greg Bedard & Nick Cattles.

0:00: Should the Patriots have moved up for Mac Jones ... wait what?

3:00: Patriots played it right ... and it wasn't that hard to do.

12:00: Was there a quid pro quo on the QB between Kraft and Belichick?

19:00: How ready is Mac Jones?

22:00: More QB tidbits

26:00: Barmore and his red flags

34:00: Ronnie Perkins and the rest of the picks

23:30: BSJ Member question: Why no UDFAs?

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Day 1 recap: Mac Jones the right fit for Patriots Apr 30, 2021

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On this episode of the Greg Bedard Patriots Podcast w/ Nick Cattles, Greg and Nick recap the first round of the NFL draft, the Patriots' selection of Mac Jones, what it means, and how Day 2 is shaping up.

Greg Bedard Patriots Podcast Hosts: Greg Bedard & Nick Cattles.

0:00: Reaction to the Mac Jones pick.

5:00: Trey Lance at No. 3 shakes up the draft. Did the Patriots want Justin Fields?

9:00: The Vikings trading out in front of NE may have triggered a bunch of heart attacks.

12:00: What the film says about Mac Jones.

19:00: Would a better combination have been Garoppolo for a future 2nd, and use 15 for another good player?

22:00: Sad tuba for Jimmy G?

23:30: Second round preview

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Draft nugget-palooza & 'one big-ass pissing match' Apr 29, 2021

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On this episode of the Greg Bedard Patriots Podcast w/ Nick Cattles, Greg and Nick go through the latest rumors on what the Patriots will do in the draft, Jimmy Garoppolo and possible Patriots picks

Greg Bedard Patriots Podcast Hosts: Greg Bedard & Nick Cattles.

0:00: Tightest of circles on draft QBs.

5:00: How many QBs would the Patriots consider at 15 or higher? Why not Fields and Lance?

9:00: Could the Patriots trade up ... for another position? Who could that be for?

20:00: Shanahan, Belichick, Garoppolo and pissing matches

30:00: Patriots and potential deals

32:00: Are people tired of dealing with Belichick?

34:00: Micah Parsons?

35:00: Predictions

35:00: BSJ Member Question of the Day: Why does Bedard hate Jabril Cox (whoever that is)?

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