The Next Pats Podcast - A Patriots Podcast

Can Drake Maye rediscover the magic that made him an MVP runner-up, or are the Patriots facing a bigger problem? This week, we examine Maye’s rocky start and compare it to NFL stars who overcame early struggles. We hear from NFL Draft analyst Trevor Sikkema, on how to fix Drake Maye early season woes. We spotlight some rookie standouts, look ahead to the 2027 draft, and answer your biggest Patriots mailbag questions.
00:00 - Intro / Drake Maye's Path Back
04:45 - Trevor Sikkema / How can the Pats Fix Drake Maye?
12:50 - Patriots Standout Rookies / Bills Next
23:15 - Who's Next?
25:30 - Phil Perry's Mailbag

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Are we being too hard on Drake Maye two games into the 2026 season? Phil Perry breaks down why confidence is still through the ROOF for Maye. Plus, Mike Giardi joins to preview the matchup against the Jaguars on Sunday.
00:00 Confidence in Drake Maye still through the roof
08:00 Mike Giardi Patriots-Jaguars preview
15:30 Score predictions
17:30 Who’s Next?!
22:45 Next Pats mailbag
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The Next Pats Podcast is presented by F.W. Webb. For more than 160 years, contractors have trusted F.W. Webb because they know they’ll get more than products—they’ll get people who know the job.
From plumbing and heating to HVAC, refrigeration, propane gas, pipe, valves and fittings, F.W. Webb has the products, expertise and personalized service to help you tackle any challenge.
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Whether it’s a planned project, emergency job or routine maintenance, F.W. Webb has what you need, when and where you need it.
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Drake Maye’s day ‘NOT AS CONCERNING’ as we first thought in win vs. Steelers
They're going to beat up a lot of bad teams and have their hands full with the good ones. Sunday was a case in point.
We'll go deep on Maye's day which wasn't as concerning as I felt on first watch. It's rhythm baby! We'll also discuss what to make of the Patriots defense, before we whip around the top 10 surprises in the league so far!
00:00 - Intro / Drake Maye's Day vs Steelers
07:48 - Maye Gun Shy?
14:26 - Pats Defense Shut down the Steelers
19:50 - What's feeling betters after week 2?
23:15 - What's got you feeling worse after Sunday?
26:00 - Around the NFL

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Why turning Drake Maye into Checkdown Charlie would be a MISTAKE
Phil Perry is joined by Shawn Syed to break down the Patriots Week 2 matchup with the Pittsburgh Steelers. What kind of defense can Maye expect? Will the Pats use his "wild stallion" attributes to their advantage? And how can Maye avoid becoming a "checkdown Charlie? Phil also takes your mailbag questions!
00:00 - No Checkdown Charlies
04:15 - Welcome Shawn Syed
07:15 - Pats Face Aaron Rodgers this week
11:00 - Under-Center Snaps this season
18:30 - Phil's Mailbag
23:43 - Who's Next

🎥 WATCH every episode of The Next Pats podcast on YouTube
The Next Pats Podcast is presented by F.W. Webb. For more than 160 years, contractors have trusted F.W. Webb because they know they’ll get more than products—they’ll get people who know the job.
From plumbing and heating to HVAC, refrigeration, propane gas, pipe, valves and fittings, F.W. Webb has the products, expertise and personalized service to help you tackle any challenge.
With deep inventory, hard-to-find parts and a fleet of trucks across the Northeast, F.W. Webb supports every customer—from one-van contractors to large facility operators.
Whether it’s a planned project, emergency job or routine maintenance, F.W. Webb has what you need, when and where you need it.
With more than 100 locations across the Northeast, generations of pros have counted on F.W. Webb.
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Phil Perry and Andy Hart break down the Patriots’ Week 1 loss to the Seattle Seahawks. Did Drake Maye take a step backward? What issues stood out most? And how did the defense hold up against the Seahawks’ offense?

00:00 - Do the Patriots need to be accepting of Maye's "reckless" plays?

08:00 - Should we be concerned about Maye’s performance?

16:00 - Are the Patriots too reliant on the run game?

26:00 - A.J. Brown injured in season opener

36:00 - Surprised by the edge rushers?

🎥 WATCH every episode of The Next Pats podcast on YouTube
The Next Pats Podcast is presented by F.W. Webb. For more than 160 years, contractors have trusted F.W. Webb because they know they’ll get more than products—they’ll get people who know the job.
From plumbing and heating to HVAC, refrigeration, propane gas, pipe, valves and fittings, F.W. Webb has the products, expertise and personalized service to help you tackle any challenge.
With deep inventory, hard-to-find parts and a fleet of trucks across the Northeast, F.W. Webb supports every customer—from one-van contractors to large facility operators.
Whether it’s a planned project, emergency job or routine maintenance, F.W. Webb has what you need, when and where you need it.
With more than 100 locations across the Northeast, generations of pros have counted on F.W. Webb.
Find your nearest location at FWWebb.com.
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The Quick Snap with Brian Hoyer and David Andrews
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