Is Robert Spillane an Upgrade? + CB Depth Chart Breakdown

On this episode of the Greg Bedard Patriots Podcast, Greg welcomes Aaron Schatz of FTN to discuss the upcoming NFL season. They give thoughts on Drake Maye, Mike Vrabel, the Patriots' rookies, and where the team could finish this season. 0:00 ⏰EPISODE TIMELINE⏰ 0:34 Welcome Aaron! 3:25 Thoughts on Belichick-Kraft feud 11:58 PrizePicks 13:25 Thoughts on the 2025 Patriots 16:39 Comparing the ’25 Patriots and ’24 Commanders 21:22 Thoughts on Drake Maye 23:09 Thoughts on TreVeyon Henderson and Kyle Williams 24:02 Could Ja'Lynn Polk improve this season? 24:59 Subscribe to Patriots Press Pass on YouTube 25:25 How will Mike Vrabel impact the defense? 29:25 Schatz’s standouts 32:34 Thanks for watching! CLNS Media is Powered by: 💰 Prize Picks - https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/CLNS Download the app today and use Code CLNS at PrizePicks.com/CLNS & Get $50 instantly when you play $5! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Carlton Davis and who stays/goes at safety On this episode of the Greg Bedard Patriots Podcast, Greg and Nick discuss the potential impact of Carlton Davis on the Patriots’ defense and break down the safety depth chart, discussing who will make the roster. 0:00 ⏰EPISODE TIMELINE⏰ 0:27 What’s a fair grade for Patriots’ offseason? 5:04 Where does Patriots’ skill position talent rank? 6:51 Best teams from past 25 years 9:45 Fowler ranking Top 10 in every position 12:16 PrizePicks 13:51 Subscribe to the podcast on Apple, YouTube, and/or Spotify 14:27 Bedard’s Breakdown: Carlton Davis 19:11 Comfortable with Davis backup options? 20:41 Who makes the cut at safety? 23:46 Who starts out of Hawkins, Peppers, Dugger, and Woodson? 26:51 Who’s more likely to get cut: Pettus, Hawkins, or Epps? 27:42 Subscribe to Patriots Press Pass on YouTube! 28:03 Where does Patriots secondary rank in NFL? 29:26 Thanks for watching! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of the Greg Bedard Patriots Podcast, Greg discusses the potential impact of Robert Spillane on the Patriots’ defense, whether he was worth the money, and how he compares to Ja'Whaun Bentley. Greg also breaks down the cornerback depth chart, discussing who will make the roster.  0:00 ⏰EPISODE TIMELINE⏰ 1:09 Bedard's Breakdown: Robert Spillane 3:22 How he compares to the outgoing Ja'Whaun Bentley 5:19 Was he worth the money? 10:47 Where can he improve? 15:44 Patriots strategy with Spillane 17:13 Final thoughts on Spillane 18:52 PrizePicks 20:28 Who makes the cut at CB? 25:11 Subscribe to Patriots Press Pass on YouTube! 26:19 Thanks for watching! Patriots Content Brought to you by.... 💰 Prize Picks - https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/CLNS Download the app today and use Code CLNS at PrizePicks.com/CLNS & Get $50 instantly when you play $5! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of the Greg Bedard Patriots Podcast, Greg and Nick discuss Milton Williams. Greg gives his Milton Williams film break down and explains why right now in this moment...Milton Williams isn't worth the money the Patriots gave him. They also Patriots' Linebacker depth chart, including who will stay and who could be on the move this summer.  ⏰️0:00 - EPISODE TIMELINE⏰️ 0:55 - Reaction to Drake Maye working out with Patriots WRs 5:02 - Greg breaks down Milton Williams film 14:25 - What’s Milton Williams role for Patriots in 2025 15:57 - Worst case scenario for Milton Williams? 18:07 - Best case scenario for Milton Williams? 19:41 - Prizepicks 21:01 - Subscribe to the podcast! 21:36 - What will Robert Spillane bring to Patriots this season? 25:50 - Future of Jahlani Tavai with Patriots 28:28 - Thoughts on Christian Elliss 30:33 - Are Patriots all set at linebacker? 32:25 - Wrapping up Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of the Greg Bedard Patriots Podcast, Greg and Nick discuss the Patriots' D-Line depth chart, including who will stay and who could be on the move this summer.  0:00 ⏰EPISODE TIMELINE⏰ 0:35 Overall thoughts on defensive end talent 3:03 Anfernee Jennings 7:29 Bradyn Swinson & K'Lavon Chaisson 8:38 Khyiris Tonga 10:14 Jahvaree Ritzie 11:44 Jaquelin Roy 12:52 PrizePicks 13:53 Subscribe to Patriots Press Pass! 14:38 Worried about linebacker? 17:42 McDaniels coaching qualities 20:44 Caedan Wallace 24:20 What’s wrong with the 2024 draft class? 29:23 Any unrepeatable assumptions from last year’s W/L prediction? 34:22 Mack Hollins situation 36:59 Why is Wolf still here? Did everyone deserve their contract extensions? 41:58 Thanks for watching! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of the Greg Bedard Patriots Podcast, Greg discusses the Patriots' O-Line depth chart, including who will stay, who will start, and who could be on the move this summer. 0:00 ⏰EPISODE TIMELINE⏰  1:41 RBs 3:00 WRs 4:11 OT’s 8:38 Who stays from 2024 draft class?  10:58 PrizePicks 12:46 G’s and C’s 18:56 Subscribe to Patriots Press Pass! 19:22 Thanks for watching! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of the Greg Bedard Patriots Podcast , Greg discusses the Patriots WR and TE depth chart. could Patriots trade diggs out in a trade for a disgruntled No. 1 (like a Terry McLaurin). Also, that I wouldn't be surprised if the Patriots take calls on DeMario Douglas, Ja'Lyn Polk and Kendrick Bourne Bourne once things shake out in camp. SUBSCRIBE to the Greg Bedard Patriots Podcast w/ Nick Cattles 📺YouTube: ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@PatriotsPressPass⁠⁠ 🍎 Apple: ⁠⁠https://tinyurl.com/34wpwacn⁠⁠ ✳️ Spotify: ⁠⁠https://tinyurl.com/4s6ubcuy⁠ The Greg Bedard Patriots Podcast is Powered by: 💰 Prize Picks – ⁠https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/CLNS⁠ Download the app today and use Code CLNS when you sign up & Get $50 instantly when you play $5! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of the Greg Bedard Patriots Podcast w/ Nick Cattles, Greg reacts to Patriots signing Yasir Durant & shuts down the idea of the Krafts potentially selling Patriots anytime soon following the Lakers sale. Greg also breakdown the Patriots 53-man roster looking at the Quarterback and Running Back position and discusses who is going to stay and who might be gone. Greg also shares high praise for Drake Maye saying he is way ahead of Josh Allen when he came into the NFL. ⏰️0:00 - EPISODE TIMELINE⏰️ 0:47 - Patriots sign OT Yasir Durant to 1-year Deal 2:24 - Would Kraft’s Consider Selling Patriots soon? 9:10 - Breaking Down Patriots Potential 53-Man Roster 9:28 - Breaking Down Patriots Quarterback Room 9:44 - Drake Maye 11:29 - Josh Dobbs 12:50 - Will Patriots carry 3 Quarterbacks? 14:12 - Drake Maye 15:13 - Breaking Down Patriots Running Back Room 16:57 - Could Patriots cut Antonio Gibson? 19:23 - Lan Larison is the x-factor 19:50 - More Insight on Gibson 20:52 - TreVeyon Henderson 22:20 - Prizepicks 24:26 - Subscribe to the Podcast 25:23 - Will Patriots carry a fullback on roster? 30:43 - How concerned are you about Patriots LG position? 32:43 - Is Caeden Wallace a darkhorse at RT? 34:17 - Wrapping up SUBSCRIBE to the Greg Bedard Patriots Podcast w/ Nick Cattles 📺YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@PatriotsPressPass 🍎 Apple: https://tinyurl.com/34wpwacn ✳️ Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/4s6ubcuy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this BSJ Members Mailbag edition of The Greg Bedard Patriots Podcast w/ Nick Cattles, Greg answers subscriber questions about whether Drake Maye looks in command of the offense, what to make of the Patriots’ spending strategy, and key observations from minicamp. Bedard offers insight on rookie development, positional depth, and where the team stands heading into the summer break. SUBSCRIBE to the Greg Bedard Patriots Podcast w/ Nick Cattles ⤵️ 📺YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@PatriotsPressPass⁠ 🍎 Apple: ⁠https://tinyurl.com/34wpwacn⁠ | ✳️ Spotify: ⁠https://tinyurl.com/4s6ubcuy⁠ The Greg Bedard Patriots Podcast is powered by: 💰 Prize Picks - ⁠https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/CLNS⁠ Download the app today and use Code CLNS at PrizePicks.com/CLNS & Get $50 instantly when you play $5! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of the Greg Bedard patriots Podcast, Nick Cattles and Greg discuss Stefon Diggs addressing the infamous boat video, Greg gives his takeaways on minicamp. Drake Maye's development, and Mike Vrabel's openness with the media. Plus Greg gives 3 ups and 3 downs and practices wrap up. All that, and much more! Greg Bedard Patriots Podcast is brought to you by.... 💰 Prize Picks - https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/CLNS Download the app today and use Code CLNS at PrizePicks.com/CLNS & Get $50 instantly when you play $5! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices