TBMS 2.5: The NFL Expands the Salary Cap + How New England Can Make the Playoffs Next Season

On this episode of TBMS, Brian goes over the top headlines of the day, including the Panthers re-signing Andy Dalton, the Patriots releasing LB Sione Takitaki, and the NFL's agreement to raise the salary cap by more than $20 million once again. Plus, the Offseason Outlook series continues on with a deep dive into an eventful offseason for the New England Patriots.- - - - - - - - - - - - - -(02:00) Two-Minute Drill (Top Headlines)(07:57) Fact or Fiction: Pittsburgh's Interest in Daniel Jones(20:20) Looking Back at the 2024-25 New England Patriots(36:09) Evaluating the Patriots Defense and What Went Right and Wrong for Them as a Unit(43:24) Team Needs and Pending Free Agents(51:37) Free Agents the Patriots Should Target(1:02:29) Determining the 4th Pick Based on Depth of Draftable Talent at Positions of Need(1:11:34) The Patriots Pick at #4 is...(1:27:19) On This Day in NFL History - The NFL Adds a 6th Official to the Crew, a Line Judge, on Feb. 19, 1965