Why the Patriots have a RARE specimen in Gabe Jacas

Hosted by NBC Sports Boston's Phil Perry, The Next Pats Podcast is your year-round destination for the intricate, often frenetic world of Patriots roster building. While the focus rests squarely on the NFL Draft and free agency, this podcast digs into the entire offseason machinery that shapes the team's future. You'll hear detailed breakdowns of potential draft prospects, analysis of every contract signing and departure, and conversations that go beyond the headlines to examine how each move fits into the larger puzzle. Perry brings in a variety of guests-from scouts and analysts to fellow insiders-to provide depth and differing perspectives on the critical decisions facing the franchise. It’s a show for fans who find the construction of the roster as compelling as the games themselves, offering a clear-eyed look at the pathways back to contention. Tune in for the kind of substantive, forward-looking football talk that turns the long offseason into a season of its own.