Tom Curran is joined by Steve Palazzolo of The 33rd Team to break down the New England Patriots' 2026 NFL Draft class. Which picks did Steve love, and where did the front office take a gamble? Plus, we dive into the AJ Brown trade rumors and how adding a true WR1 changes the ceiling for this offense, Finally, we look around the AFC to see which rivals got stronger and debate the power dynamic between Mike Vrabel and Eliot Wolf in the draft room.

00:00 - Steve Palazzolo’s favorite picks from the Patriots' draft
09:00 - How A.J. Brown could change the Patriots’ offense
13:00 - AFC East Draft Grades
16:30 - Vrabel vs. Wolf: Whose fingerprints are on this draft?

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Phil Perry joined Tom E. Curran to evaluate the Patriots 2026 draft class. They dive into some of New England’s early picks, like OT Caleb Lomu, EDGE Gabe Jacas and TE Eli Raridon. They wonder if Lomu was the “best player available” at No. 28, like Mike Vrabel said he wanted. They answer who they expect to have the most impact in 2026. Did this feel like a Vrabel draft or an Eliot Wolf draft, and how much did Vrabel’s absence affect the team on Day 3?

Plus, Phil Perry hands out his draft superlatives!

0:00 - Evaluating Patriots 2026 draft class

6:03 - Which Patriot rookie is expected to have the biggest impact in 2026?

9:09 - Why did Patriots pick OT Caleb Lomu with their 1st-round pick?

15:25 - Phil’s Patriots draft superlatives

21:19 - Was this draft a sign that A.J. Brown is coming to New England?

22:33 - Effect of Mike Vrabel’s absence in Day 3 of the draft

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Tom Curran, Phil Perry, and Albert Breer react to the Patriots’ moves on Day 2 of the NFL Draft, including the decision to trade up for Gabe Jacas, selecting tight end Eli Raridon in the third round and what Day 3 could look like without Mike Vrabel.

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Phil Perry, Tom Curran, Albert Breer, and Tom Giles react to the Patriots trading up to draft OT Caleb Lomu out of Utah. They break down what they like about the move, what Lomu brings to the team and what it could mean for Will Campbell’s future. Plus, they cover the latest on Mike Vrabel and what the next two days could hold for New England.

00:00 Reaction to drafting Caleb Lomu

08:00 The latest with Mike Vrabel

12:15 Eagles clearly moving on from AJ Brown?

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Tom E. Curran and Phil Perry break down Mike Vrabel's first meeting with the media since the Diana Russini story broke. Plus, with reports swirling that AJ Brown is "likely to be a Patriot," the guys discuss if New England is overcommitting to the star WR. Who holds the leverage: the Eagles or the Patriots? And if a deal gets done, who is the odd man out in the wide receiver room?

00:00 Mike Vrabel Addresses the Media

12:15 Schefter Report on AJ Brown "Likely to be a Patriot"

18:00 Have the Patriots overcommitted to AJ Brown?

24:35 Will Kayshon Boutte be traded?

32:45 What’s your Grandpa name?

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After a quick detour to start the pod, Tom and Phil dive into the football talk! They discuss the latest in the A.J. Brown saga and what history tells us about the potential haul for the Patriots at picks No. 31 and No. 63. Plus, which prospects would Phil "run the card up" for if he were in the war room?

00:00 Random non-football talk

02:40 The latest in the A.J. Brown saga

03:30 Does taking a WR at No. 31 preclude an A.J. Brown trade?

06:00 Projecting the Patriots' wideout depth chart for 2027

11:30 Historic value: What to expect at No. 31 and No. 63

15:30 Mock Draft potpourri

24:00 "Run the card up" if THIS player is available

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Tom E. Curran and Phil Perry discuss the latest headlines surrounding Mike Vrabel and whether they could impact his coaching. They also react to Eliot Wolf’s pre-draft comments on the strength of this year’s draft class, the Patriots’ depth issues and A.J. Brown.

00:00 - Will recent Mike Vrabel headlines impact his coaching ability?
11:00 - Is it possible the Patriots get a good player with the No. 31 draft pick?
23:00 - Are there any positions the Patriots could draft at 31 that could produce a starter next season?
29:00 - Are the Patriots a better team than they were in last season’s Super Bowl?

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Tom Curran and Phil Perry discuss what the Patriots’ 30 visits tell us about their strategy for the NFL Draft. They also debate what the top five storylines are for the team and discuss the logjam at the Patriots HOF.

00:00 Setting the table / Welcome Phil Perry

2:00 Patriots Top 30 Visits

13:55 Offensive Linemen

22:15 Wide Receivers

37:00 Curran's Top 5 Storylines

42:10 Patriots Hall of Fame Nominees 2026

Check out Phil's live mock draft on Wednesday at 2PM: https://youtube.com/live/IaDN9TRUa1s

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