Pats From the Past, Episode 52: Bill Parcells

Join us as former Patriots wide receiver Irving Fryar sits down to talk about being drafted 1st overall, sharing the field with Stanley Morgan, a Super Bowl appearance, his life after football and more on this episode of Pats From the Past.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Patriots and Pro Football Hall of Famer Bill Parcells is our guest on this edition of Pats from the Past. Hear how Parcells signed Adam Vinatieri, where he got his demanding personality from, who exactly are “Parcells” guys and much more. Plus a special guest drops in.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former Patriots running back Craig James joins the Pats from the Past podcast to discuss his journey to professional football, playing alongside Andre Tippett, Julius Adams and Steve Grogan, plus being a member of the first Patriots team to reach a Super Bowl in 1985.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of Pats from the Past, Matt Smith and Paul Perillo are joined by former Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski. Gronk talks about his his welcome to the NFL moment, best Patriots team he played on and what made his relationship with Tom Brady so unique.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tune-in as Matt Smith and Paul Perillo talk with former Patriots running back Corey Dillon. Hear Dillon’s first reaction to being traded to NE, the moment he knew the team was special, what were some of the nicknames he was given?, how much underrated talent was on the 2004 team and much more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this edition of Pats from the Past, Matt Smith and Paul Perillo sit down with former Patriots quarterback Matt Cassel. Cassell gives us the inside scoop on what really transpired on the 2 point conversion against Miami in the 2005 regular season final, how the 2008 season changed his professional life, and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former Patriots quarterback Brian Hoyer joins us in the latest episode of Pats from the Pats.The 15 year NFL vet, who had three separate tours with the Patriots,  shares the trials and tribulations involved in such a long career. Brian talks about his unique role during the practice week leading into Super Bowl 53. Plus, he revels one of the craziest moments he experienced as Tom Brady’s backup.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this edition of Pats from the Past we sit down with former Patriots coach, Romeo Crennel.  Crennel discusses the differences between working for Bill Parcells and Bill Belichick, his favorite Super Bowl victory, working with Mike Vrabel as a player then as a coach, and what makes him successful.  Plus, much more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Matt Smith and Paul Perillo sit down with newly inducted Patriots Hall of Famer Mike Vrabel.  Listen in for his thoughts coming back to Foxboro for his induction, his ability to “give it back” to Coach Belichick, and some interesting comments on where he thought the 2007 team failed to finish the job.  All this and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this edition of Pats from the Past, Matt Smith and Paul Perillo sit down with former Patriots safety Rodney Harrison. Harrison discusses the difference, now as a broadcaster, on his drives into Gillette Stadium, and the person he rides with that makes it even more unique. Find out his favorite Gillette Stadium moment. What was the best team he played on? 2004 Patriots or 2007 Patriots. Plus, much more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.