The Next Ring: A Patriots Podcast

The Next Ring
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The Next Ring is your home for everything New England Patriots - a Patriots podcast by Patriots fans, for Patriots fans. Expect weekly game breakdowns, in-depth analysis, draft talk, roster moves, and real fan perspective. Hosted by Adam Bruzzese with cohosts Nick Calderone and Chris Garabedian, The Next Ring delivers smart, entertaining content for fans who live and breathe Patriots football. Tune in for reactions, predictions, and all the storylines shaping the Pats’ hunt for their next Super Bowl ring.

  1. 3d ago

    BOLD Predictions for the Patriots' 2026 Season

    It's time for our BOLDEST predictions for the 2026 Patriots. Drake Maye throwing 40 TDs? Christian Gonzalez winning DPOY? AJ Brown leading the NFL in receiving? Will Campbell making the Pro Bowl? And the Patriots going 14-3 AGAIN and winning the Super Bowl? We make our increasingly bold predictions for the upcoming season, break down the latest Patriots training camp storylines, discuss the emergence of Eli Raridon, react to Adam Vinatieri's Hall of Fame speech and debate which teams should actually scare New England in the AFC. Go Pats.

  2. Aug 6

    Training Camp Storylines + Under-the-Radar Patriots Ready to Break Out

    The pads are finally on, and Patriots training camp is in full swing. This week, we break down AJ Brown's dominant start to camp, Drake Maye's continued development, and the growing chemistry between the offense's new weapons. We also discuss: -AJ Brown vs. Christian Gonzalez becoming must-watch practice battles -Will Campbell's encouraging second training camp -The crowded wide receiver competition -Kyle Williams, Kayshon Boutte, and who makes the final roster -Our favorite under-the-radar Patriots to watch this season, including Craig Woodson, Eli Raridon, Joshua Farmer, Reggie Gilliam, and Andy Borregales -Why we're feeling increasingly optimistic about the Patriots heading into the 2026 season Don't forget to like, subscribe, and follow The Next Ring Podcast for weekly Patriots coverage all season long

  3. Jul 30

    Patriots Training Camp: Biggest Questions Heading Into 2026

    Football is finally back. In this episode of The Next Ring, Adam Bruzzese and Chris Garabedian break down the biggest storylines from Patriots training camp and what they mean for the 2026 season. We discuss: Christian Gonzalez's contract situation and when a deal gets done Drake May's outlook after an MVP-caliber season and disappointing Super Bowl The Gabe Yakis injury and whether the Patriots need another pass rusher Why Kayshon Boutte is turning heads at camp Will Campbell's Year 2 expectations The Patriots' revamped offense and our 2026 record predictions Plus, we react to the latest Bill Belichick and Mike Lombardi news, Tom Brady's recent antics, LeBron James heading to Philadelphia, and a potential blockbuster NBA trade that could shake up the Celtics. As always, thanks for listening. Go Pats!Football is finally back. In this episode of The Next Ring, Adam Bruzzese and Chris Garabedian break down the biggest storylines from Patriots training camp and what they mean for the 2026 season. We discuss: -Christian Gonzalez's contract situation and when a deal gets done -Drake Maye's outlook after an MVP-caliber season and disappointing Super Bowl -The Gabe Jacas injury and whether the Patriots need another pass rusher -Why Kayshon Boutte is turning heads at camp -Will Campbell's Year 2 expectations -The Patriots' revamped offense and our 2026 record predictions Plus, we react to the latest Bill Belichick and Mike Lombardi news, Tom Brady's recent antics, LeBron James heading to Philadelphia, and a potential blockbuster NBA trade that could shake up the Celtics. As always, thanks for listening. Go Pats!

  4. Jul 4

    The Jaylen Brown Trade: A Deep Dive

    Adam Bruzzese has not been able to stop thinking about the Jaylen Brown trade so he had to hop on for a solo pod to provide his thoughts. Topics include: Jaylen's special run in Boston "The Secret" and the Disease of More Offensive engines vs. elite scorers The role analytics played in Boston's decision What the trade means for Jayson Tatum and the Celtics Expectations for both Boston and Philadelphia going forward

    The Jaylen Brown Trade: A Deep Dive

  5. Jul 2

    Emergency Pod: The Jaylen Brown Trade

    The Celtics stunned the NBA by trading Jaylen Brown, and we had to jump on the microphones immediately. In the first emergency episode in The Next Ring history, Adam, Chris, and Mike react in real time to one of the most shocking moves of the offseason. We break down why Boston made the deal, whether Brad Stevens got enough in return, what Paul George brings to the Celtics, and what this means for the future of the franchise. It's emotional, unfiltered, and exactly what three lifelong Celtics fans sounded like moments after the news broke.

    Emergency Pod: The Jaylen Brown Trade

  6. Jun 25

    No Giannis, Angry Jaylen... So What's Next for the Celtics?

    Giannis won't be wearing Celtic green, so where does Boston go from here? We break down why Milwaukee passed on Boston's offer, whether Jaylen Brown should still be considered untouchable, and what Brad Stevens' next move should be. We also debate the Celtics' biggest roster needs, potential trade targets like Evan Mobley and Donovan Mitchell, Derrick White's future, and how the NBA's new CBA is changing team-building across the league.

  7. Jun 3

    AJ Brown Reaction + Patriots Dynasty Draft

    The Patriots finally land their WR1 — AJ Brown is in New England. Adam, Chris, and Mike break down what the trade means for Drake May, Josh McDaniels’ offense, and why the Pats are officially all-in during Drake’s rookie contract window. Plus: Kayvon Thibodeaux rumors, offseason grades, Julian Hill’s injury, and a draft of the greatest Patriots of the dynasty era.

  8. May 28

    Patriots Questions That Will Define the 2026 Season + NBA Playoff Talk

    The guys are back breaking down the biggest questions surrounding the Patriots heading into the 2026 season, as well as some relevant NBA playoff topics. We talk: -Drake Maye’s MVP potential -Patriots breakout candidates -AJ Brown rumors -Offensive line concerns -Mike Vrabel fallout -Why the defense could still be elite -NFL international games -Knicks playoff chaos -NBA flopping Plus: why Chris still thinks the Knicks have “loser DNA.”

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The Next Ring is your home for everything New England Patriots - a Patriots podcast by Patriots fans, for Patriots fans. Expect weekly game breakdowns, in-depth analysis, draft talk, roster moves, and real fan perspective. Hosted by Adam Bruzzese with cohosts Nick Calderone and Chris Garabedian, The Next Ring delivers smart, entertaining content for fans who live and breathe Patriots football. Tune in for reactions, predictions, and all the storylines shaping the Pats’ hunt for their next Super Bowl ring.

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