The Patriots Report with Price & Hogan

Chris and Chris have some final thoughts on the Mac Jones Era following the trade to Jacksonville, the state of the team as free agency is set to open, and some possibilities for the team moving forward at wide receiver. We also remember the career of Malcolm Butler after the famed cornerback announced his retirement over the weekend.

Chris and Chris look back at the combine, talk about the NFLPA report cards and the fact that New England got such a bad grade, and play "Should they stay or should they go?" with some of the biggest names of the Patriots’ free agent class.

Chris and Chris break down the Super Bowl, what really happens behind the scenes of a post Super Bowl party, and look at the Brady/Mahomes debate. Plus, we start to dive into the pre-draft process, and discuss what sort of pre-draft workouts are helpful for prospects, and what's just BS.

Chris and Chris talk about the new Patriots OC Alex Van Pelt, and what some of the changes could mean for the New England offense. Plus, they walk down memory lane and talk about Hogan's three different Super Bowl experiences, and where players can get tripped up when it comes to preparation.

-Who wins the Super Bowl and why?

-If you’re Jerod Mayo, what sort of team-building notes can you take from the two conference champions?

-Saw a few stories the last couple of weeks that the Chiefs were the new “most hated team” in the NFL, taking the mantle from the Patriots. One, did you guys know how disliked you might have been? And two, did you care?

-A couple of coaching questions relating to the Patriots for Hogan. How much do you know about Nick Caley? He was on the staff as an offensive assistant and a tight end coach when you played for New England. He apparently has the inside track as the new offensive coordinator. What do you remember about him?

-Is this offensive coordinator job in New England a coveted position?

-What's the concussion protocol like in New England?

...and much more.

Chris and Chris try and figure out what makes a modern offense, and whether or not New England is headed in that direction after cutting ties with Bill O’Brien. We also talk about the possibility of Bill Belichick in Atlanta, as well as the NFL playoffs.

•Initial thoughts on the hiring of Jerod Mayo?

•Who will be picked to serve as GM and offensive coordinator?

•What's next for Bill Belichick?

•Some early thoughts on the upcoming Patriots' documentary on the franchise, set to air on Apple TV.

...and more.

Chris and Chris look back at the loss to the Bills, wonder about Bill Belichick's future, chart the ascendance of Pop Douglas and Christian Barmore, tackle some possible draft scenarios, and more. They also get into Matthew Slater's legacy, and his place in franchise history.

Chris and Chris have some thoughts on the Christmas Eve win over Denver, examine why Bailey Zappe has had success in places where Mac Jones may have come up short, look at the challenge of playing in Buffalo, and more. Plus: Who picks out the music when crowd noise needs to be simulated at practice?

Chris and Chris talk about what 2024 could hold for Bill Belichick, discuss how to make things easier when it comes to players and the media, look ahead to Christmas Eve in Colorado, and much more.

Chris and Chris take a quick look back at Patriots-Steelers, examine the Chiefs' recent struggles, speculate on whether or not Taylor Swift will be at Gillette, and more. Plus, Hogan talks about the media training that new members of the roster receive when they arrive in Foxborough.

Is this the most unbalanced team anyone has ever seen? It sure seems like it.

What's the best advice Chris can give to the 2023 roster?

What's the Chris Hogan Drinking Game?

What was it like being Gronk's teammate?

...and more.

Chris and Chris take a look at New England coming out of the bye and heading to North Jersey to face the Giants. What’s the biggest challenge for a player coming out of the bye? How does a team react when presented with a quarterback controversy? And who’s under center this week for the Patriots?

Chris and Chris break down an excruciating defeat at the hands of the Colts, speculate about what it means for Bill Belichick and Mac Jones, and look at some bye week priorities for the franchise.

With the Patriots and Colts set to face off Sunday in Germany, Chris and Chris talk about the challenge that comes with playing a game overseas. The guys also have a few thoughts on what the energy is like around a team just before the bye, and break down New England-Indianapolis.

Chris and Chris take a look back at the loss to Washington, the state of the locker room, and try and assess where the Patriots go from here.

The guys discuss what went wrong against the Dolphins, and what has to happen for them to pull out a win over the Commanders. They also take a look at a few guys who could be in line for more playing time down the stretch.

Chris and Matt Simms break down the reasons why Mac Jones was so successful Sunday against the Bills. Matt also gives us some food for thought on the New England backups, and answers a story about his dad getting a surprise call from Bill Belichick.

Chris and Chris talk about:

–Mac's performance against the Bills. What was the difference for him this time around as opposed to the last few weeks?

–The role that Pop Douglas and the offensive line played in the win.

–Does Sunday's game represent the final step in the acclimation process between Mac and Bill O'Brien?

-What does the reveal of Bill Belichick's new contract mean for the franchise, as well as the relationship between the owner and coach?

–Why have the Patriots struggled in Miami?

...and much more

What happened in Vegas? The guys examine the loss to the Raiders, ahead to the Bills, and consider a few league-wide topics, like whether or not Ja'Marr Chase is worthy of the 7-11 nickname.