Lotta Patriots fans heading down to Nashville this weekend so it should be quite a scene. Let's kick things off with one of our usual marathon Q&As.\r
\r
Leave your question in the comments (let's try to limit it to 1 or 2 per person so everyone gets a fair shake), and don't comment on other questions. And I'll be back to do the deal.\r
\r
Have a great weekend.

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Lotta Patriots fans heading down to Nashville this weekend so it should be quite a scene. Let's kick things off with one of our usual marathon Q&As.\n
\n
Leave your question in the comments (let's try to limit it to 1 or 2 per person so everyone gets a fair shake), and don't comment on other questions. And I'll be back to do the deal.\n
\n
Have a great weekend.

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Completed Q&A: Bedard on Patriots and anything else 11.09.18

Podcasts: Bedard on Patriots' blowout of Raiders, Maye's resurgence with Felger & Mazz & CLNS 10.13.26

By Greg A. Bedard at BSJ Headquarters

3 days ago

Podcasts: Bedard on Patriots' blowout of the Raiders, Maye's big day with 98.5 The SportsHub & CLNS

By Greg A. Bedard at Gillette Stadium

5 days ago

Podcasts: Bedard on Patriots' upset of Bills, Maye's improvement with Felger & Mazz & CLNS 10.06.26

By Greg A. Bedard at BSJ Headquarters

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By Greg A. Bedard in Orchard Park, NY

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By Greg A. Bedard at BSJ Headquarters

Aug 28, 2026

Podcasts: Bedard on Patriots-Eagles, Vrabel's comments and Gonzalez with CLNS and 98.5 The SportsHub

By Greg A. Bedard at Gillette Stadium

Aug 23, 2026

Podcasts: Bedard talks Gonzalez and state of the Patriots with Felger & Mazz, Nick Cattles

By Greg A. Bedard at BSJ Headquarters

Aug 18, 2026

Podcasts: Bedard on the Patriots' preseason tie with the Colts, Gonzalez with CLNS and 98.5 The SportsHub

By Greg A. Bedard at Gillette Stadium

Aug 14, 2026

Podcasts: Bedard on Patriots' blowout of Raiders, Maye's resurgence with Felger & Mazz & CLNS 10.13.26

By Greg A. Bedard at BSJ Headquarters

3 days ago

Podcasts: Bedard on Patriots' blowout of the Raiders, Maye's big day with 98.5 The SportsHub & CLNS

By Greg A. Bedard at Gillette Stadium

5 days ago

Podcasts: Bedard on Patriots' upset of Bills, Maye's improvement with Felger & Mazz & CLNS 10.06.26

By Greg A. Bedard at BSJ Headquarters

October 6, 2026

Podcasts: Bedard on Patriots' turnaround in shocking upset of Bills with 98.5 The SportsHub & CLNS

By Greg A. Bedard in Orchard Park, NY

October 4, 2026

Podcasts: Bedard on roster projections, Gonzalez and depth issues with CLNS and 98.5 The SportsHub

By Greg A. Bedard at BSJ Headquarters

Aug 28, 2026

Podcasts: Bedard on Patriots-Eagles, Vrabel's comments and Gonzalez with CLNS and 98.5 The SportsHub

By Greg A. Bedard at Gillette Stadium

Aug 23, 2026

Podcasts: Bedard talks Gonzalez and state of the Patriots with Felger & Mazz, Nick Cattles

By Greg A. Bedard at BSJ Headquarters

Aug 18, 2026

Podcasts: Bedard on the Patriots' preseason tie with the Colts, Gonzalez with CLNS and 98.5 The SportsHub

By Greg A. Bedard at Gillette Stadium

Aug 14, 2026