Pats Chat: A Patriots podcast with Doug Kyed and Michael Hurley

The NFL Draft is OVER, and the Patriots made nine selections. Doug Kyed and Michael Hurley go through all of the selections, primarily top picks Caleb Lomu at offensive tackle, edge rusher Gabe Jacas, and tight end Eli Raridon from Notre Dame.The Patriots also made six Day 3 picks without any live input from head coach Mike Vrabel, as he ended up not communicating with the team on Saturday.

We thought the Mike Vrabel story had largely been put to bed when he addressed the media earlier this week, but we were wrong. Overnight, Vrabel announced that he'll be missing the final day of the draft this weekend to seek counseling with his family, and then the New York Post released photos that reveal his alleged affair with reporter Dianna Russini dates back years.Doug Kyed and Michael Hurley largely focus on the football impacts of this development, but also examine what this does to the credibility of Vrabel and the organization as they seemingly have tried to say as little as possible while hoping the story goes away.

A new development in the worst-kept secret in sports came from Adam Schefter, who reported that the Patriots are likely to trade for A.J. Brown after June 1. Doug Kyed and Michael Hurley lay out what that means and how that will impact the Patriots' draft strategy this week.Doug and Mike also take rapid-fire questions on a variety of topics before Doug reveals his final mock draft before the big extravaganza this week.

Patriots executive VP of player personnel Eliot Wolf spoke to the media and was pretty candid about the team's plans for the upcoming draft, the strengths and weaknesses in the draft class, and the state of the Patriots' roster. Doug Kyed and Michael Hurley share their takeaways from the session as the reigning AFC champs get set to work the draft board next week.

Doug Kyed and Michael Hurley discuss how the Patriots should handle the upcoming 2026 NFL Draft, going through Doug's most recent mock.They also briefly discuss this week's controversy and the Patriots Hall of Fame candidates.Pats Chat on CLNS is Powered by: 💰 Prize Picks - https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/CLNS📲Sign up at http://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/CLNS & Download the app today and use code CLNS to get $50 in daily fantasy lineups when you play your first $5 lineup!

Patriots owner Robert Kraft and Mike Vrabel spoke this week at the NFL owners meetings, and Doug Kyed is back from Arizona to talk with Michael Hurley about what we learned. The latest A.J. Brown rumblings indicate something might actually happen in that regard, while some light was also on the potential draft strategy for New England.Doug also weighs in on the latest round of Pro Football Focus layoffs, Mike shares that he generally cannot breathe, and much much more.

The Pats Chat Podcast is BACK, and it's time to go position by position to determine if the Patriots are better, worse, or about the same after their free-agent comings and goings. And with the A.J. Brown trade talk still going, it's also time to take a deep-ish dive on what kind of player is typically available late in the first round to determine if the Patriots should risk trading their pick.Then Doug Kyed and Michael Hurley unkink the hose of all their miscellaneous post-45-minute thoughts that have been jammed up by real football talk for the past few months.

The Patriots finally got their Stefon Diggs replacement in Romeo Doubs. While that's not Alec Pierce or A.J. Brown, Doug Kyed says there's plenty of upside with Doubs. Michael Hurley agrees but labels Doubs a firm No. 2, a step below "2ish."Doug and Mike also discuss the signing of Alijah Vera-Tucker on the O-line, giving an updated perspective on the Patriots' progress in free agency.

The legal tampering window opened in the NFL, and the Patriots' moves were ... underwhelming. They signed pass rusher Dre'Mont Jones and fullback Reggie Gilliam, but they still have some massive question marks on the roster.Doug Kyed and Michael Hurley break it all down while laying out what might come next after the biggest-ticket free-agent options are off the board.

With news breaking that the Patriots will release Stefon Diggs before the start of the league year, Doug Kyed and Michael Hurley are looking at what the Patriots will do to replace their No. 1 receiver. Will they pull off the A.J. Brown trade? Sign Alec Pierce in free agency? Trust a rookie to shoulder the load? We'll find out soon.

Doug Kyed is BACK from the Combine in Indy and is SPILLING HIS GUTS with everything he learned about the Patriots' plans in free agency, the trade market and beyond. The A.J. Brown trade feels less realistic, just like the Maxx Crosby trade. Does that mean Stefon Diggs stays? There's a lot to cover in this one.

The Boston Herald’s Doug Kyed and Andrew Callahan reveal what they learned from league sources at the combine in a special Pats Chat/Pats Interference joint episode. Hurley will be back for the next Pats Chat episode. The guys cover the Patriots’ top targets, plus where they stand on A.J. Brown, Maxx Crosby, Stefon Diggs, Christian Barmore and more.

Doug Kyed checks in from the NFL Combine in Indianapolis with the latest news and thoughts about the potential to acquire A.J. Brown, the expectations on a Stefon Diggs return, the potential to acquire Maxx Crosby, the Christian Barmore situation, plans to sign Christian Gonzalez to a monster extension, and more.Michael Hurley also shares some personal information about his experience on the Tower of Terror.

Doug Kyed and Michael Hurley are together in person for the FIRST TIME in Pats Chat history, as the Patriots spoke to the media while cleaning out their lockers at Gillette Stadium.Drake Maye addressed his shoulder injury, Mike Vrabel summed up the state of the Patriots, and Will Campbell explained his postgame media silence. Doug and Michael cover everything from Foxboro while sharing some leftover thoughts on the loss to Seattle and some general forecasting about what the Patriots can do this coming offseason.

The Patriots made it to the Super Bowl, but it wasn't pretty when they got there, as the Seattle Seahawks dominated in a 29-13 game in Santa Clara. Drake Maye was not good and neither was rookie left tackle Will Campbell, as the Patriots' offense had no answers for Seattle's swarming defense.Doug Kyed checks in from Levi's Stadium and goes over the Booms, Dooms, highlights and lowlights with Michael Hurley.

Drake Maye is not the MVP. Patriots fans are ticked.But ... the fact that Maye received just one fewer first-place vote than the winner? That shows that Maye has already made quite the impression on the national media.That's one takeaway from the NFL awards, with Doug Kyed and Michael Hurley offering up reactions to that result, on the bewildering first-place vote given to Justin Herbert (and the equally questionable votes for Josh Allen), and on Mike Vrabel and Josh McDaniels winning their respective awards. Plus, oh yeah, there's a huge football game on Sunday. Doug and Mike lay out the burning questions and final thoughts ahead of kickoff.

The Super Bowl is ... not quite here yet. But the Patriots and Seahawks wrapped up their media responsibilities on Thursday. Doug Kyed shared some differences in the way the Seahawks and Patriots seem to be carrying themselves this week, with Seattle being a bit looser and New England acting a bit more buttoned-up. Michael Hurley found it odd that some star Seahawks were resting at practice on Wednesday, when Nick Emmanwori suffered an ankle injury.Doug and Mike also raise their eyebrows at some top 10 lists of players in this game put out by national media members, plot out potential X factors, have one last Maye vs. Stafford for MVP discussion, and MORE.

Super Bowl week rolls on, with today's big story being Robert Kraft once again not garnering enough votes to make the Hall of Fame. Doug Kyed and Michael Hurley aren't going to throw a pity party for a billionaire, but by any Hall of Fame standards, this is truly ridiculous.Also ridiculous? The weak sauce "Opening Night" event in San Jose, which was ugly and lame in person and somehow even worse for viewers watching at home on TV. But it did reveal that Drake Maye's shoulder seems to be all right.Doug gives more thoughts and observations from the Bay Area, and Michael introduces "Pat Chat." It's hysterical. Just wait.

It's Super Bowl week! Doug Kyed is ON LOCATION in the Bay Area as the Patriots gear up to play the role of underdog against the Seahawks in Super Bowl LX. Let's talk about the game.The Seahawks are favored, rightfully so. But is America sleeping on the Patriots a bit? Doug and Michael Hurley prove they're true football guys by focusing on the big boys on both sides of the line and how they will control this game.Jaxon Smith-Njigba figures to be the biggest problem. Can the Patriots just throw Christian Gonzalez at him? Wouldn't that be fun.More game talk, plus memories of Super Bowl Media Day/Night, and MORE, all in this edition of Pats Chat.

Bill Belichick: Not a Hall of Famer. It doesn't make a whole lot of sense, so Doug Kyed and Michael Hurley struck up a Pats Chat to talk about the absurdity of arguably the greatest coach of all time not getting enough votes for enshrinement.Then it's time to talk about the status of Drake Maye's shoulder injury, how the team might try to limit Jaxon Smith-Njigba, and which media members were rude to Mike in the award-winning "Gettin' Jiggy With It" segment.

It's an EARLY midweek podcast as Doug Kyed and Michael Hurley are overflowing with leftover thoughts from Sunday's 10-7 win in Denver. That includes:--Twitter reports of Drake Maye injuring his shoulder. Concerning or no big deal?--How the Patriots' D-line can be the backbone to a Super Bowl victory.--A bit of praise for the offensive line's work in Denver, including Will Campbell and Mike Onwenu.--Thoughts on Stefon Diggs not having a prime-time performance in the playoffs yet.--Whether it's fun or not for Super Bowl MVPs to go to Disney World.And, as always, a whole lot more.

The Patriots are heading to Super Bowl LX. Can you believe it?Doug Kyed and Michael Hurley can ... for the most part. The Patriots earned their spot after a weird, wild game in Denver that featured insane winds and snow in the second half. Drake Maye did enough with his legs to help New England earn the 10-7 win in Denver. There were booms, there were dooms, and a whole lot in between, and it's time to talk about them before the Patriots begin their preparations to face the Seahawks in the Super Bowl.

It's AFC Championship week, and the Patriots are heading to Denver looking to punch their ticket to Super Bowl LX. They're not going to lose to a team quarterbacked by Jarrett Stidham ... are they?Doug Kyed and Michael Hurley break down the game in detail, from their expectations for Stidham, to how Drake Maye and the offense can operate against a sack-happy defense, to Will Campbell's need for a bounceback game, to injury updates and more.

The New England Patriots are one win away from making the Super Bowl, after a 28-16 win over the Houston Texans in the divisional round. Drake Maye had a rough game with four fumbles, but he also delivered some elite passes, while the Patriots' defense neutralized C.J. Stroud, Woody Marks and the entire Texans offense.Doug Kyed and Michael Hurley break down all the highs and lows from this Patriots win, while looking ahead a bit to next week, when the Patriots will face ... Jarrett Stidham? With a trip to the Super Bowl on the line? That's crazy.And before the Pats Chat ends, Doug and Mike get passionate about the Brandin Cooks non-catch/interception that essentially killed the Bills' season. WHAT'S EVERYBODY UPSET ABOUT?!

It's divisional weekend, and the Patriots are hosting the Texans with a trip to the AFC Championship Game on the line. While the Texans' defense is rightfully getting a ton of attention this week, it's a major question whether C.J. Stroud's five-fumble performance in Pittsburgh will carry over into Foxboro.Doug Kyed and Michael Hurley break down the upcoming game, from Christian Gonzalez's expected return, to Nico Collins' likely absence, and everything else we can expect on Sunday.

The Patriots beat the Chargers in the wild card round of the postseason, and it was the defense that led the way. Milton Williams and Christian Gonzalez played like All-Pros as the defense pummeled Justin Herbert all night en route to a 16-3 home victory.Doug Kyed and Michael Hurley break down all of that defensive play while also assessing Drake Maye's ups and downs and all the other highlights (and lowlights) from the win.

IT'S PLAYOFF WEEK IN NEW ENGLAND. Instead of dealing with coach firings and GM interviews, New England is preparing for playoff football at Gillette Stadium, with the Patriots hosting the Chargers in the wild card round.Doug Kyed and Michael Hurley break down how the Patriots can secure a victory and move on to the divisional round while also touching on the importance of Drake Maye to get his first playoff win (while keeping Justin Herbert's win total at zero).There's also the ever-maddening MVP debate, where things have really gone off the rails.

The Patriots put the bow on a 14-3 season with a 38-10 blowout win over the Dolphins. Drake Maye was very good once again, but did he lose the MVP race to Matthew Statfford. More importantly ... why does that matter so much to so many people?Doug Kyed and Michael Hurley look ahead to the wild card round matchup with the Chargers next Sunday and also run through the Booms and Dooms from Sunday's game, lay out fair postseason expectations for Mike Vrabel and Co., and much more.

As the Patriots prepare to face the Dolphins in Week 18, Stefon Diggs and Christian Barmore are facing allegations of assault. Doug Kyed and Michael Hurley discuss those situations and what the next steps are for both players and the team.There are also some observations that the MVP debate between Drake Maye and Matthew Stafford has gotten very, very strange in the national media. Why are people working so hard to diminish Drake Maye? It's ... WEIRD.

Drake Maye had the best game of any quarterback this year, the Patriots steamrolled the Jets, and New England took back the crown in the AFC East. It was a nice little Sunday for the team.Doug Kyed and Michael Hurley break down the 42-10 win over the Jets (as much as it could be broken down). It was Booms galore, as Drake Maye and Stefon Diggs powered the offense and Efton Chism caught his first career touchdown.It's also time to look ahead to the potential playoff matchups to figure out just how far this team can go.And for whatever reason, you'll get an extensive break down of Home Alone and Home Alone 2 at the end, which is bad news for Uncle Frank.

The New England Patriots improved to 12-3 and clinched a playoff berth after a tremendous fourth quarter comeback in Baltimore. Drake Maye shook off a shaky three quarters to shine in the fourth, and Stefon Diggs turned in one of his best performances as a Patriot.Doug Kyed and Michael Hurley recap the 28-24 victory, which included arguably the worst missed pass interference call of the 2020s as well as the worst fake punt since the infamous Colts play in 2015. There were Booms, there were Dooms, and there was a concerning run of injuries, but the Patriots are 12-3 with a chance to make a run at the No. 1 seed.

Was the Patriots' second-half collapse vs. the Bills a fluke, or was it indicative of some real problems that could cause some issues heading into the playoffs?Doug Kyed and Michael Hurley assess those matters, such as the ongoing flops in the second half for the offense, the curious usage of Stefon Diggs, the highs and lows of Josh McDaniels, and the fluctuating MVP case for Drake Maye. Plus, a look into where the Ravens could be dangerous against the Patriots on Sunday Night Football.

For the first time in nearly three months, the New England Patriots have lost a football game. This one was wild, with the Patriots looking dominant in the first half, only to collapse in the second half and lose 35-31 to the Buffalo Bills.Doug Kyed and Michael Hurley break down a bad day for Drake Maye and his MVP candidacy, some questionable decisions on player usage on both sides of the ball, and the BOOMS and DOOMS from a tough day in Foxboro. (There may also be some discussion about some not-so-great officiating.)

After a bye week break, Doug Kyed and Michael Hurley are BACK, just in time for the biggest Patriots game of the season. The Bills visit Foxboro on Sunday with Josh Allen riding high off a big win last weekend. Can the Patriots slow him and James Cook down on the ground? That may be the biggest key to the game.Doug has some praise for the Patriots' receiving corps, Mike offers some caution on this "wide-open" AFC altering expectations, and a huge debate on temperature breaks out. Also some thoughts on Phillip Rivers playing for the Colts, the best Christmas movies, angry people on Twitter, and MORE!

The Patriots have won another football game, reclaiming the AFC's top seed with an 11-2 record. This time, it was a 33-15 win over the New York Giants. Thanks to an explosive first quarter, this one was never in doubt, but the game still had its ups (Drake Maye, Marcus Jones, backups stepping up) and downs (sleepy defensive plays, red zone offense, a shanked punt).Doug Kyed and Michael Hurley break it all down while marveling at Drake Maye's renewed MVP case, crediting the likes of Vederian Lowe and Ben Brown and Cory Durden, gasping at a kicker missing the football, and assessing the Patriots' chances of making a real run to the ... Super Bowl?Crazy times in New England.Pats Chat is presented by CLNS Media.

Happy Thanksgiving! Doug Kyed and Michael Hurley are popping in early to preview the Monday Night Football matchup between the Patriots and Giants. New York pass rusher Brian Burns had some INTERESTING comments about Drake Maye ahead of the game. Plus, a detailed look at how the Patriots can manage the injuries to Will Campbell, Jared Wilson and Milton Williams -- among others -- while trying to earn the No. 1 seed in the AFC.It wouldn't be a Pats Chat episode without some spirited Thanksgiving discussion, and some hot takes on the nightcap football game. Finally, you're going to get some tire talk so be ready for that.

OK, bad wins don't exist in the NFL. But ... losing Will Campbell (along with Jared Wilson, Khyiris Tonga and Brenden Schooler) while struggling mightily in the run game against a historically bad defense? Not great.Doug Kyed and Michael Hurley are here to analyze all angles from the Patriots' 26-20 win over a bad Bengals team that was playing without its two best players. The Booms and Dooms generate some spirited debate, that's for sure.Plus, the two give some final thoughts on the bizarre Drake Maye-Cam Newton-Stephen A. Smith fiasco from the week.

After a mini bye weekend, the Pats Chat podcast is back as the Patriots prepare to face the Bengals, who have the worst defense in the NFL (and arguably of all time). Sunday should be a big, big day for Drake Maye and the New England offense.Defensively, losing Milton Williams for at least four games is a huge hit for Mike Vrabel's defense to take. Even though they're deep at defensive tackle, subtracting a dominant player like Williams will have a ripple effect -- especially against Buffalo and Baltimore.Throw in a scorching hot Troy Polamalu take, some "The damage is done, my friend" recollections, criticisms of the goofy Bengals organization, some deep-dive NFL stadium talk, a few early '90s Patriots memories, and some warnings about the Chiefs, and this is officially a JAM-PACKED episode.

The Patriots have done it again, folks. They've won another football game.A 27-14 win over the Jets was definitely imperfect, but on a Thursday night, sometimes you've gotta win a little ugly. And now the Patriots are 9-2, winners of eight straight and owners of the BEST RECORD IN THE NFL.Doug Kyed and Michael Hurley break down the Booms and Dooms, discuss some potential issues on New England's defense, marvel at how well the Stefon Diggs (and Mack Hollins) signing worked out, and MORE.Like, subscribe, send to all your friends and tell your neighbors about the Pats Chat podcast!

Doug Kyed from the Boston Herald and Michael Hurley from NBC Sports Boston preview the Jets-Patriots Thursday night matchup.The Patriots are saying and doing all the right things, but are the vibes too high? Is this a let-down game for the Patriots?Pats Chat on CLNS Media is Powered by:💰 Prize Picks - Sign up at http://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/CLNS & Download the app today and use code CLNS to get $50 in lineups after you play your first $5 lineup!

The New England Patriots improved to 8-2 with a win over the Buccaneers in Tampa. This was a big one.Doug Kyed and Michael Hurley break down the highs and the lows from the 28-23 win, during which Drake Maye made a bad mistake but also made some massive plays. Rookies Kyle Williams and TreVeyon Henderson broke out in big ways, and Mike Vrabel's defense continued to execute in late-game situations.

The trade deadline came and went without the Patriots making any additions. Doug Kyed and Michael Hurley react to that inactivity and debate whether the 7-2 team atop the AFC should have been more aggressive.Then it's time to preview the Pats-Bucs game, where BOTH hosts MIGHT be picking Tampa to win? Regardless, Sunday represents a big opportunity for Drake Maye and the rest of the Patriots to make a profound statement.

If you want to win a lot of games in a season, you're going to have to win ugly sometimes. The Patriots did that against the Falcons, winning 24-23 thanks in part to a missed PAT by Atlanta in the fourth quarter.Drake Maye had a bad fumble and a bad interception, but he also had some high-level plays.Doug Kyed and Michael Hurley go deep on his game, while also giving the Booms and the Dooms from the win for the Patriots, who are now 7-2.The episode ends with some strong Sr./Jr./III/IV/V nameplate talk as well as the last appearance of the Baseball Bois until the spring.

The Patriots have made some trades, sending Keion White to San Francisco and Kyle Dugger to Pittsburgh. Are they clearing the deck, so to speak, to add a big impact player before the deadline?Also, would you trade two first-round picks for Myles Garrett? Doug Kyed and Michael Hurley get into a heated, violent debate over that question in this episode.Also, Marcus Jones got a contract extension and is a nice story. PLUS, Doug's point of all of us taking Drake Maye for granted has been BOLSTERED by us almost ignoring an insane stat for a second straight podcast.Lastly, we shouldn't have to watch commercials at movie theaters!Thank you.

Drake Maye can have an excellent game against the No. 1 defense and he's not even our lead story?? That is, paradoxically, our lead story, after the quarterback was very good in a win over the Browns.He wasn't alone, though. You had Mack Hollins, you had Robert Spillane, you had Kayshon Boutte, and you had TreVeyon Henderson all with big games in the 32-13 win over Cleveland.It was the Patriots' fifth straight win, and they're now 7-2 and have as good a claim as anybody to be the best team in the AFC.Doug Kyed and Michael Hurley break it all down -- including the BOOMS and DOOMS -- on Pats Chat.

The Patriots are 5-2, and just about everyone in the football world is getting a little excited about their potential. There's no doubt they're ahead of schedule on their rebuild, but why exactly is that the case? Doug Kyed and Michael Hurley point to Stefon Diggs, Mike Vrabel, Drake Maye, Will Campbell and more.Plus, even though the Browns are very bad, their defense is elite. What can we expect from Josh McDaniels' offense this week?Pats Chat on CLSN Media is powered by:💰 Prize Picks - Sign up at http://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/CLNS & download the app today and use code CLNS to get $50 in lineups after you play your first $5 lineup!

The Patriots overcame a wee bit of early adversity to end up trouncing the Titans by a 31-13 final, thanks in large part to Drake Maye putting forth another unreal effort for New England. He had two incompletions total, which tells you all you need know.Doug Kyed & Michael Hurley break down the game, including Rhamondre Stevenson being back, some tremendous catches by the receiving corps, and of course, the Booms & Dooms as the Patriots improved to 5-2.

The Patriots are in first place. Who saw that coming? NOBODY! Not even the brilliant genius hosts named Doug Kyed and Michael Hurley, who are here to chat Pats for the people. They get into the state of things (first place!?), some trade deadline potential moves at pass rusher and running back, and some thoughts about the upcoming game against the Titans. Three straight road wins? Can it be done? Perhaps Mike Vrabel's return to Tennessee is enough to make it happen.There's also some thoughts about the erosion of communal viewing experiences in the streaming era, and Taylor Swift milking every dollar out of her fans.Also do you know who the Jets general manager is? Be honest. Don't lie.

The Patriots beat the Saints in New Orleans. It was an eventful game. Drake Maye was very impressive, as he continues to improve in areas we said he needed improvement as recently as a few weeks ago. Kayshon Boutte had a tremendous game, too, leading the way with two touchdowns and the game-sealing catch. But boy oh boy, did that officiating crew stink or what?Doug Kyed and Michael spend probably a bit too much time on that, and maybe some unnecessary time on baseball at the end. But all in all, it's a pretty good Patriots podcast that you are now free to listen to. Please send to 16 of your friends as a solid to us. Thank you.

The 3-2 Patriots are heading to New Orleans to take on the 1-4 Saints. If Drake Maye and Rhamondre Stevenson can hang on to the football, the Patriots should be in good shape. Doug Kyed and Michael Hurley take a look at the current roster and identify areas that could be improved via trade, and then take a look at how each member of the rookie class is doing. Some thoughts on Bill Belichick's disastrous situation at UNC ensue, then some takes on Rolling Stone's top 250 songs of the 21st century, Taylor Swift's latest release (from two Taylor Swift experts), and some pop punk/KPop thoughts to finish this one out.