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With the draft behind us, it’s time to start looking at how the Patriots’ roster is going to fare against the rest of the NFL. Harris Rubenstein looks at where the team is weakest and strongest and goes into where he thinks the teams biggest holes lie. He will also look at how the Patriots will handle all the expiring contracts they will be faced with at the end of the season   Adam Bogdan of Numberfire joins the show to give his expert opinions on the Patriots draft and what roles he thinks they are going to play this season. He goes through each pick giving his favorites as well as his biggest questions. Adam also points out who he thinks we should all look for in this class of UDFA’s.   Available for download on iTunes and Stitcher on Monday, May 16th 2016.  Powered by CLNS Radio. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The New England Patriots have completed the 2016 NFL Draft, so it’s now time to start solidifying the roster. The Pats took the first step in doing that this week when they restructured the contract of WR Danny Amendola. Mike Alongi discusses the ramifications of this move as well as gives his thoughts on the Patriots’ draft picks. Jeff Kane of ESPN New Hampshire will also join the show to discuss the draft, Amendola’s contract and of course, the DeflateGate saga. Now that Tom Brady has been granted a two-week extension to file for an en banc hearing, where do we go from here? Available for download on iTunes and Stitcher on Monday, May 9th 2016.  Powered by CLNS Radio. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on the Patriots Beat, DJ Meze and Mr. MikeNice took a look back at the 2016 NFL Draft and the picks that the New England Patriots made. Going through each of the different selections, they provided a breakdown and analysis of each player and what their impact could be on the team moving forward. Meze and MikeNice also spoke briefly about the potential loss of Tom Brady in the first four weeks of the season, and the Patriots opting to draft another quarterback to add more depth. Available for download on ITunes. Powered by CLNS Radio. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The New England Patriots have a big problem. Tom Brady is going to be suspended for the first 4 games of the season. Patriots beat writer Doug Kyed joins us to talk about the team’s options and how they are going to fare in the 4 tough games.   This weekend is also the long-awaited 2016 NFL Draft. As we all know, the Patriots are down a first round pick due to the DeflateGate punishment. NFL.com editor and writer for CBS Sports Chris Trapasso and Boston Globe Patriots Beat writer Ben Volin join the show to talk draft options and some of the moves they might make. They will also give their predictions for the Patriots first 2 picks in the 2nd round.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on the Patriots Beat, DJ Meze and Mr. MikeNice got a chance to speak with Jay Soderberg who is the host of the Next Fan Up Podcast and the head of content with BlogTalk Radio, and got his take on Patriots targets in the upcoming NFL Draft, the depth at the running back and linebacker position, and Tom Brady's weapons in the offense. Dj Meze and Mr. MikeNice also spoke on players and positions that they'd like to see that Patriots target with the 60th and 61st pick in second round, LaGarrette Blount being resigned and if the team and fully trust in the Pats running backs, and players that might have a breakout 2016 season on the team. Available for download on ITunes. Powered by CLNS Radio. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The New England Patriots surprised many when they cut former first-round pick Dominique Easley earlier this week. Mike Alongi breaks down the decision and discusses some of the stories that have come out about Easley since the move. He also gives his thoughts on the resigning of LeGarrette Blount and what it means going forward. Rich Hill, managing editor of Pats Pulpit, joins the show to discuss the Patriots recent moves and the release of the 2016 regular season schedule. He also talks about some of the potential targets the Patriots could be looking at in the upcoming NFL Draft. Mike also talks about the Los Angeles Rams’ decision to trade for the first overall pick, and discusses the thought of moving up that high for an unknown quarterback prospect. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The New England Patriots continued to strengthen their depth along the defensive line with more free agent signings. Harris Rubenstein covers these signings and tells you what he thinks the Patriots defensive expectations should be. He also reviews the other big time news around the NFL. Shalise Manza Young of Yahoo Sports joins the show to discuss any remaining moves the Patriots could make as well as the recent trend of early retirements due to concussions. She also discusses how the Patriots have tried to handle this issue since it hit the mainstream media.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The New England Patriots continued to make moves in free agency this week, signing a number of players including Terrance Knighton. Mike Alongi discusses the recent signings and re-signings made by the Patriots and what these moves mean for New England’s draft strategy. Mike also talks a bit about Kevin Turner and his fight for the concussion lawsuit against the NFL. Mike Dussault of PatsPropaganda.com joins the show to discuss the upcoming NFL Draft and the types of players New England could target. He also discusses the signings of Terrance Knighton, Clay Harbor and others. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The New England Patriots were one of the biggest story lines at this year’s NFL Owners Meetings. Harris Rubenstein talks through the realities of DeflateGate and the pipe dream of the Patriots getting their picks back. He also discusses the new signings of Chris Long and Shea McClellin and how they will fit into the Patriots defensive rotation. He also goes through who he thinks the Patriots could target in the NFL Draft.   Chris Gasper, columnist for the Boston Globe, joins the show to talk about the recent signings and their fit with the team. Gasper also breaks down the new rule changes around the NFL and what he thinks the Patriots next big move might be.   Harris is joined by CLNS contributor Tom Little, who gives his thoughts on Deflategate and how he thinks the new signings will affect the team next season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The New England Patriots have made their first signings of the NFL free agency period. Mike Alongi breaks down the signings of WR Chris Hogan and DE Frank Kearse, looks ahead at some other deals that the Patriots could make and gives his thoughts on the compensatory draft picks New England was awarded. Paul Perillo, editor of Patriots Football Weekly, joins the show to talk about the recent signings and their fit with the team. Perillo also breaks down the Patriots’ draft strategy and discusses other free agency moves in the AFC East. Mike also gives his thoughts on the various moves around the NFL in the early days of free agency. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With free agency in full swing, the New England Patriots are in the midst of rebuilding their roster and prepping for the future of the franchise. Harris Rubenstein and Austin Bumpus take a look at the recent roster moves, extensions, and cuts and what the future of the team holds. Boston Globe Sports Editor Matt Pepin discusses what some possible moves for the Patriots to make, and what the team should do with Jimmy Garoppolo now that Tom Brady signed his contract extension. Pepin also gives his opinions on some free agency moves that could be seen in New England this offseason. Harris and Austin also take a look at some big free agents that could be used to fix some depth chart issues at some key positions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on the Patriots Beat, DJ Meze and Mr. MikeNice got a chance to speak with Steve Balestrieri from Patsfans.com and Property Football Central, and got his take on Rob Gronkowski's party cruise, changes in the offensive line, and Danny Amendola's contract. Dj Meze and Mr. MikeNice also spoke on the Patriots rehiring offensive line coach Dante Scarnecchia, Brandon LaFell and LaGarrette Blount's future with the team, and more players stepping up into a leadership role with the loss of Jerod Mayo.  Available for download on ITunes. Powered by CLNS Radio. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With the NFL offseason now in full effect, it's time to take a look at some players who the New England Patriots may have an eye on this summer. Also, Jerod Mayo announces his retirement and Dante Scarnecchia has returned as offensive line coach. Jeff Kane of ESPN New Hampshire joins the show to discuss his most recent article on Josh McDaniels and share his thoughts on Matt Forte, James Laurinaitis, Chris Long and Jared Cook as possible free agent pickups. Listen to the Patriots Beat Podcast released on iTunes and Stitcher on February 22, 2016. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After a not-so-stellar end to their season, the New England Patriots are looking towards the future. Harris Rubenstein and Austin Bumpus take a look back at what went wrong for New England, and turn the page to the next step in this storied franchise.   Shalise Manza Young of Yahoo!’s Shutdown Corner discusses some possible routes for the Patriots to take this offseason. With the offseason in full swing, rumors of big acquisitions and cuts are flying around left and right in Foxboro. High level talent could also possibly be on the move in the next year or two. With Chandler Jones, Malcolm Butler, Jamie Collins, and Dont’a Hightower all entering contract years: Who will still be in New England after next season? Harris and Austin also take a look at some big free agent names that could be seen alongside the Patriots in headlines this offseason, like Matt Forte and Alshon Jeff Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on the Patriots Beat, DJ Meze and Mr. MikeNice got a chance to speak with Kevin Duffy from MassLive.com and got his take on the New England Patriots 2015 season, the recent reports on PSI levels, and also a possible Tom Brady contract extension. Dj Meze and Mr. MikeNice also spoke on potential free agents the Patriots could be looking at in the off-season, and Malcom Butler's continued development, as well as the the Patriots secondary. Available for download on ITunes. Powered by CLNS Radio. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The New England Patriots season ended in heart breaking fashion in Denver on Sunday. The Patriots drive for five was cut short by the Broncos.  Patriots beat relives the game and the season.   This episode is also the final for long time hosts Jeff Kane and Bobby Krivitsky as they are moving on. They share their memories on a successful two year run.  They are joined by Patrick Shankhour who teamed with Jeff on many CLNS Radio Patriots post game shows. Patrick who is in his final year at school is also moving on, so the trio got together for one final farewell to the Great company that is CLNS Radio.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The New England Patriots come into Sunday night Football losers of two straight.   Can they get on the winning track?  Jeff Kane and Bobby Krivitsky get you ready for SNF and the battle between the Texans and Pats.    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Patriots Beat gets you ready for the Patriots vs Broncos in Denver.  Its Brady vs Brock 1.  The Patriots are the walking wounded.  Can they beat the Broncos or is this the first loss of the season   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The New England Patriots enter the second half of the season at a perfect 8-0. The meat of the schedule is now ahead of them as they will play two division leaders and an AFC east game over the next three games. Every championship team must face some adversity to gel and become that team. The rash of injuries that have riddled their offensive line and crippled their best running back have started that adversity. Now the Patriots must battle their own personal kryptonite in the New York Giants. Jeff Kane and Bobby Krivitsky break down this game as only they can.  Join them as they get you ready for Sunday    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Patriots Beat is all new as Jeff Kane and Bobby Kirvitsky get you ready for the Washington Redskins like only they can.  The Patriots look to improve to 8-0 on the season.  We talk how the Patriots will handle the Redskins.  The Trade deadline came and went and the Patriots didn't make a move.  Is the team constructed to win without any additional help?  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices