The guys welcome the legendary Dante Scarnecchia to the show to talk offensive line play and the new coaching staff. Plus, they revisit the Super Bowl blowout
Chris and Chris get an education in offensive line play from the great Dante Scarnecchia. Plus, Dante talks about New England's new coaching staff, the prospect of taking an offensive lineman at No. 4, why he's not interested in coming back--even as a consultant--and much more. The guys wrap things up with a look back at the Super Bowl, and if there are any lessons to be learned along the way for the Patriots.
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The guys talk about the Patriots' coaching staff, assess the chances of landing Myles Garrett or Cooper Kupp, make Super Bowl predictions, and more
Chris and Chris tackle a bunch of different things. Hogan played for new wide receivers coach Todd Downing, and he takes a look at how he might handle New England's pass catchers. Plus, the guys break down some of the other coaching changes, Hogan recalls some favorite Super Bowl memories, and more.
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What was Mike Vrabel like as a head coach with the Titans? And what can the Patriots expect? We get some answers from Paul Kuharsky
Chris and Chris are joined by Tennessee writer Paul Kuharsky, who covered Mike Vrabel when he was head coach of the Titans. What sort of coach was Vrabel in Tennessee? How did he get along with the front office? What sort of DC will Terrell Williams be with New England? We go over all that and much more.
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Josh McDaniels returns to New England. Again. What does it mean for the offense and Drake Maye?
00:40: Some initial thoughts? “Micky D is back in Foxborough. I’m pumped.”
1:23: “I think Josh is a phenomenal offensive coordinator. He’s one of thew best I’ve ever been around. I think he’s going to be extremely good for Drake Maye.”
1:44: “It’s going to be challenging for Josh, because of how young this team is.”
3:30: “How would you talk to Ja’Lynn Polk and Javon Baker about what to expect from a Josh McDaniels’ offense?”
7:00: How will the offense changes manifest themselves on game day?
8:40: On how Pop Douglas might be best utilized in a McDaniels’ offense. “The slot receiver eats in this offense,” but he has to know the offense.
11:04: “Josh, you need some help in the receiver room, I’ll come back up to Foxborough and get things back on track. I’m ready to go. I’ll get these guys right.”
13:45: On the (possible) return of the fullback. And will we see some designed QB runs for Drake?
16:10: Other than Drake Maye, who on offense will be impacted the most by the return of Josh McDaniels?
18:00: What are some of the cons of McDaniels’ return? “The one thing that was sometimes frustrating with Josh was just how picky he was. … It felt personal at times.”
21:00: Will Josh McDaniels be a different OC in tone under Vrabel than he was under Belichick?
23:15: On McDaniels’ unique career arc.
24:15: Why did Josh failed as a head coach?
27:35: What are three things Drake Maye needs to know about building a successful relationship Josh McDaniels. “Thick skin. You’re going to have to check the sensitivity at that front door.”
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The guys examine how the Butterfly Effect helped the Patriots get their head coach
00:10: On why Patriots’ fans should be thankful for the College Football Playoff system.
3:00: On the Ohio State wide receivers and their blocking abilities.
6:15: Who was the best run-blocking wide receiver? Was it Edelman?
9:00: On how a run-blocking receiver can earn the respect of the rest of the locker room.
14:00: A way-too-early look at the 2025 schedule. Based on their strength of schedule, they have one of the easiest slates in the league.
19:35: There are more winnable games in 2025 than 2024 based on the looming schedule alone.
23:00: Previewing Bills-Chiefs. The head says Kansas City, the heart says Buffalo. “I really hope that this is Buffalo’s year. … The heart is Bills’ Mafia, right now.”
25:35: Examining the Patrick Mahomes Effect. Is it real? Is it unfair? “The refs have gotten a little carried away with some of these calls.”
On how the Patriots used to get a dossier on each official and their tendencies before the game. “If I’m the Bills, I’m taking as closer look at that this week.”
28:50: Why was the color of the receivers’ gloves important when Bill Belichick was in New England?
30:45: Can Jayden Daniels walk into Philly and knock off Saquon Barkley and the Eagles?
34:25: An Eagles-Bills Super Bowl?
37:00: On Lamar Jackson's and Mark Andrews’ heartache.
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