A must-win for Maye, Patriots vs. Steelers

The Patriots took down the Pittsburgh Steelers 20-3 in week 2 to pick up their first win of the season in New England. On this episode, BSJ’s Greg Bedard is joined by Nick Cattles as the recap the Patriots week 2 victory over the Steelers. They discuss the biggest storyline from the game which was once again a tough day for 3rd year QB Drake Maye. The two react to Maye’s disappointing performance and Greg even mentions that he rated this the worst game of Drake Maye’s career but when he rewatching the game he didn’t think it was as bad as he thought at first and admits he might have been a little harsh on criticizing Drake on Sunday. While not all has been great they discuss how Maye can improve this season. The Patriots defense was a major factor in the win on Sunday and Greg still isn’t sure what to make of this Patriots defense after they dominated an old Aaron Rodgers in this game. They also discuss the Patriots RB room and with Rhamondre Stevenson’s early fumble and TreVeyon Henderson being inserted into the lineup. They discuss the game for the duo and take a look at who will actually control the backfield entering week 3. Finally they wrap up giving their 3 up and 3 downs from the week 2 victory! The Greg Bedard Patriots Podcast on CLNS Media is Powered by 💰 PrizePicks - Sign up at ⁠http://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/CLNS⁠ & Download the app today and use code CLNS to get $150 in lineups instantly if you win your first $5 lineup! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The New England Patriots picked up their first win of the 2026 season Sunday afternoon, defeating the Pittsburgh Steelers 20-3 at Gillette Stadium. After a disappointing Week 1 loss, New England responded with a dominant defensive performance that kept Pittsburgh’s offense in check throughout the afternoon. The Patriots got on the board first when TreVeyon Henderson broke loose for a 39-yard touchdown run in his season debut, giving New England an early 7-0 lead. Andy Borregales added two field goals, while Pittsburgh managed only one score — a 56-yard Chris Boswell field goal just before halftime. Quarterback Drake Maye had an up-and-down afternoon, completing 14 of 22 passes for 208 yards and throwing one interception Greg Bedard & John Zannis react to the complete game with analysis and plenty more! Greg Bedard Patriots Podcast on CLNS Media is Powered by 💰 PrizePicks - Sign up at http://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/CLNS & Download the app today and use code CLNS to get $150 in lineups instantly if you win your first $5 lineup! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Patriots will welcome the Pittsburgh Steelers to Foxborough this weekend as New England looks to bounce back from a gutting defeat in Seattle. On this episode, BSJ’s Greg Bedard is joined once again by co-host Nick Cattles to preview this Week 2 matchup. First they go over the latest news including, Stephon Gilmore retiring as a Patriot on Friday, Steve Belichick resigning at UNC, and the injury report heading into the Steelers game. Then they get into the matchup with the Steelers. Greg highlights some key matchups including Drake Maye vs Patrick Graham’s defense, Alijah Vera-Tucker vs Cam Heyward and more. He also explains why this is a big game for Romeo Doubs with A.J. Brown on the sidelines. Later, the guys preview what sorts of problems Mike McCarthy’s offense can cause the Patriots, where New England needs to improve on defense and what we can expect from the run game. Lastly, they make score predictions for Sunday’s game. 00:00 Intro 00:32 Stephon Gilmore retiring in New England 03:24 Steve Belichick resigns from UNC 08:53 Injury report 16:33 Quick tip from Drake Maye on investing with Betterment 17:03 PrizePicks 18:28 Previewing Patriots-Steelers 21:04 Drake Maye vs Patrick Graham’s defense 23:05 Alijah Vera-Tucker vs Cam Heyward 25:43 Concerned about Patriots conditioning? 27:05 Big game for Romeo Doubs 29:55 Final word on investing with Betterment 30:25 Improvements needed in the run game 33:00 What problems can the Steelers’ offense cause? 36:05 Why this is a good matchup for the Patriots’ TE’s 37:00 Predictions 40:06 Thanks for watching! The Greg Bedard Patriots Podcast on CLNS Media is Powered by:  💰 PrizePicks - Sign up at http://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/CLNS & Download the app today and use code CLNS to get $150 instantly in lineups when you win your first $5 lineup! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Patriots fell to the Seahawks 10-13 after a dramatic 4th quarter collapse which saw Drake Maye throw three interceptions.  BSJ’s Greg Bedard is back with a Tuesday edition of the Greg Bedard Patriots Podcast with Nick Cattles to break down what went wrong and what went well in New England’s season opener. Greg starts with Maye’s horrific 4th quarter, evaluating what exactly happened and explaining why Maye’s performance is or is not alarming, comparing him to another quarterback who made similar mistakes at Maye’s age. Later, the guys discuss some questionable coaching decisions, including Mike Vrabel electing not to call timeout before the half and the potential impact of A.J. Brown’s ankle injury. They also discuss observations from other areas of the field, including some standouts in the secondary and concerns over the offensive line. Then they wrap up with “three up, three down” from the loss. Tune in for another insightful discussion of all things Patriots-Seahawks! 00:00 Intro 01:15 Drake Maye’s 4th quarter 06:03 Maye’s first three quarters 09:24 Offensive gameplan 16:53 A word on investing with Betterment from Drake Maye 17:23 PrizePicks 19:37 Thoughts on some questionable coaching decisions 27:51 A.J. Brown injury 30:20 Investing advice from Drake Maye 30:50 Thoughts on the offensive line 35:53 What we saw from the defense 47:29 Three up/three down 51:33 Thanks for watching! The Greg Bedard Patriots Podcast on CLNS Media is Powered by:  💰 PrizePicks - Sign up at http://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/CLNS & Download the app today and use code CLNS to get $150 instantly in lineups when you win your first $5 lineup! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

CLNS Media's John Zannis and BSJ’s Greg Bedard react to the Patriots 13-10 season opening loss to the Seattle Seahawks. The biggest story of the game was Drake Maye’s 3 costly turnovers that lead to the Patriots falling in this one including a late interception that would seal the loss. The guys also discuss A.J. Brown exiting the game with an injury and discuss the potential impact his injury could have. They also discuss Patriots Free Agent WR signing Romeo Doubs who struggled in his debut failing to make a single catch. Greg Bedard Patriots Podcast on CLNS Media is Powered by 💰 PrizePicks - Sign up at http://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/CLNS & Download the app today and use code CLNS to get $150 in lineups instantly if you win your first $5 lineup! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Christian Gonzalez saga has finally come to a close as he agreed a 4-year, $135M ($102M guaranteed) extension with the Patriots today. BSJ’s Greg Bedard is joined by CLNS Media’s John Zannis and Taylor Kyles at Fuel Sports Grill in Seattle for a special crossover edition of the Patriots Daily and Greg Bedard Patriots Podcast. The guys lead off with news of Christian Gonzalez signing a 4-year, $135M ($102M guaranteed) extension with the Patriots, discussing the details of the contract, why it took so long, who benefited most from the deal, and what it means going forward for Gonzalez and New England. Then they get you ready for the Patriots’ Week 1 matchup vs the Seahawks. What has changed since the last time these two teams met? What will carry over? Greg, Taylor and John break it all down and highlight what to watch for during tomorrow’s prime time clash. Then the guys reveal their Patriots win total predictions for the season. Don’t miss this action-packed episode featuring score predictions, keys to the game, Patriots trivia featuring the fans in Seattle, giveaways, and more as we get ready for kickoff! The Greg Bedard Patriots Podcast on CLNS Media is Powered by:  💰 PrizePicks - Sign up at http://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/CLNS & Download the app today and use code CLNS to get $150 instantly in lineups when you win your first $5 lineup! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of the Greg Bedard Patriots Podcast! Greg flies solo as he reacts to the biggest topic of discussion this offseason for the Patriots being the Christian Gonzalez extension and the two sides finally coming to agreement that keeps Gonzalez in New England on a 4-year deal worth $135 million and $102 million guaranteed.  Greg also makes his NFL predictions for this upcoming season and makes a prediction that the Patriots will once again walk away champions off the AFC East…but a potential 1st round playoff exit? Finally Greg gets you ready with a Preview for the Patriots-Seahawks season opener tomorrow night! Greg Bedard Patriots Podcast on CLNS Media is Powered by 💰 PrizePicks - Sign up at http://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/CLNS & Download the app today and use code CLNS to get $150 in lineups instantly if you win your first $5 lineup! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Christian Gonzalez spoke today as negotiations continue with the Patriots for a contract extension. BSJ’s Greg Bedard and Nick Cattles dive into his comments and discuss what to make of them as Gonzalez continues to voice some frustration. They also discuss the chances of him sitting out Week 1 vs the Seahawks if this continues. The guys also touch on The Athletic’s findings from their internal investigation of Dianna Russini and Mike Vrabel’s relationship.  After the break, Greg and Nick react to Mike Vrabel’s press conference today, discussing expectations for Drake Maye in year 3 and Vrabel’s response to Greg’s question about whether New England was out-coached in the Super Bowl. Greg explains what to make of TreVeyon Henderson’s injury and what the Patriots’ options are if he misses Week 1. He also hits on what he’s seen on film from the new roster additions and discusses what’s different about this Seattle team since the Super Bowl. 00:00 Intro 01:15 Christian Gonzalez’s latest comments 09:17 What’re the chances he misses Week 1?  11:01 The Athletic’s findings from Vrabel-Russini investigation 15:18 Quick tip from Drake and Anne Michael Maye! 15:48 PrizePicks 17:50 Expectations for Drake Maye 20:30 Mike Vrabel’s response to whether the Patriots were outcoached in the Super Bowl 22:01 NFL executives rank Patriots fourth in AFC 29:14 A word from Drake Maye 29:44 TreVeyon Henderson’s injury 31:57 What Greg’s seen from the new additions 43:29 What’s changed in Seattle since the Super Bowl 47:41 Thanks for watching! The Greg Bedard Patriots Podcast on CLNS Media is Powered by:  💰 PrizePicks - Sign up at http://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/CLNS & Download the app today and use code CLNS to get $150 instantly in lineups when you win your first $5 lineup! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

BSJ’s Greg Bedard is joined by Nick Cattles to continue breaking down the latest in the Christian Gonzalez saga. They discuss what to make of the recent developments including comments from Gonzalez’s trainer, Christian “Flight” White, who addressed contract updates on 98.5 The Sports Hub’s “Felger and Mazz” yesterday. The guys weigh up whether White is really in the know, what fans should take from his appearance, and discuss what the mood might be in the Gonzalez camp. After giving their reaction to the interview, Greg and Nick guess what the feeling is inside Gillette after White’s comments and how involved Mike Vrabel may be with the negotiations.  Later, the guys react to Sunday’s roster cutdowns and the Patriots’ latest additions. Greg expresses major concerns over the depth at EDGE and hints at some possible short-term fixes. The Greg Bedard Patriots Podcast on CLNS Media is Powered by:  💰 PrizePicks - Sign up at http://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/CLNS & Download the app today and use code CLNS to get $150 instantly in lineups when you win your first $5 lineup! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

BSJ's Greg Bedard reacts to New England’s 37-13 loss to the Cleveland Browns in the preseason finale. Greg discusses concerns across the offensive line, secondary, and linebacker groups, along with the players fighting for spots on the final 53-man roster. Greg also discusses the latest on Christian Gonzalez’s contract situation and what it could mean with Week 1 approaching. The Greg Bedard Patriots Podcasy on CLNS Media is Powered by: 💰 PrizePicks - Sign up at http://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/CLNS & Download the app today and use code CLNS to get $150 in lineups instantly if you win your first $5 lineup! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices