Patriots Catch-22

New England Patriots

<p>Join Evan Lazar and Alex Barth every Thursday as they take a deep dive into the X’s and O’s, trends, and latest New England Patriots roster moves.</p>

  • 2 hours 2 minutes
    Patriots Catch-22 3/25: Latest Pro Day and 30 Visit Updates, Roster Reset (defense)
    Tune in as Evan Lazar and Alex Barth dive into more draft preparation and the Patriots offseason. They discuss the latest reports on college pro days and 30 visits as each draft prospect prepares to put themselves on team radars. They assess who has impressed them the most, which prospects have already or are planning to visit Gillette Stadium, and who they predict might make a trip to Foxborough. Plus, they do a full roster reset, analyzing the 2026 Patriots defensive personnel as it stands and which areas still need an upgrade or more depth.

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    25 March 2026, 6:21 pm
  • 1 hour 59 minutes
    Patriots Catch-22 3/18: Latest NFL News, Roster Reset (offense), NFL Draft talk
    Tune in as Evan Lazar and Alex Barth cover the latest and greatest inside the NFL. They talk the latest news on trades, signings, and releases, including the Dolphins sending Jaylen Waddle to the Broncos and its implications on Miami's place in the AFC East. They dive into the Patriots roster and give a full roster reset on depth charts, talent, and more post-initial free agency. Plus, they get into the draft, talking prospects, depth, and potential trade up/down moves the Patriots could make.

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    18 March 2026, 6:29 pm
  • 2 hours 1 minute
    Patriots Catch-22 3/11: Reported Patriots Signings/Releases/Trades, Free Agency Buzz, Draft Talk
    Tune in as Evan Lazar and Alex Barth discuss the chaos of the tampering period inside Patriots Nation and the league, as the league new year is set to begin on March 11, 2026. They talk the latest on reports Patriots signings, releases, and trades, sharing their immediate reactions and analysis on how the Patriots have moved in the last 48 hours. They talk moves made by other teams, including the Ravens disconnect in the Maxx Crosby trade and swift signing of Trey Hendrickson. Plus, they dive into the league's remaining free agents and draft prospects that could help fill the Patriots holes and depth charts as they currently stand.

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    11 March 2026, 6:25 pm
  • 2 hours 1 minute
    Patriots Catch-22: 3 Up/Down at NFL Combine, Free Agency Preview
    Tune in as Evan Lazar and Alex Barth continue their offseason coverage of the New England Patriots! They recap and analyze the 2026 NFL Combine, giving their three standout positive and negative takes on surprise prospects, those who didn't quite measure up, and everything in between. Plus, they dive into free agency as the tampering period and league new year are slated to begin next week. Listen as they give their takes on who the Patriots should resign, who they could use in a trade package, and which external free agents are worth shopping around for.

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    4 March 2026, 7:34 pm
  • 1 hour 56 minutes
    Patriots Catch-22 2/25: Vrabel/Wolf Press Analysis, Combine News, Workout Previews
    Tune in as Evan Lazar and Alex Barth cover the latest news, story lines, and more from the 2026 NFL Combine. They open with a discussion on Head Coach Mike Vrabel and Eliot Wolf's press conferences and scrums, as they discussed building the 2026 roster, positions of need, their thoughts on this year's draft class, and their approach to free agency. They give their takes on where the Patriots resources should be focused for the early, mid, and late draft picks. Plus, they analyze this year's free agent class and how certain players could help with run blocking, late-down situations, and more!

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    25 February 2026, 11:13 pm
  • 1 hour 59 minutes
    Patriots Catch-22 2/18: Patriots Top 5 Offseason Needs, Combine Prep, Draft Talk
    Tune in as Evan Lazar and Alex Barth go full offseason mode as they discuss the Patriots biggest needs ahead of the 2026 season. They prep for the NFL combine, sharing players to watch, drills to look out for, and position analysis. They talk draft prospects that best fit the Patriots scheme and those who could be hidden gems to look out for. Plus, they talk Patriots reports and rumblings like Zak Kuhr's reported promotion to defensive coordinator, extension timeline for Christian Gonzalez, and more!

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    18 February 2026, 7:26 pm
  • 2 hours 3 minutes
    Patriots Catch-22 2/11: Super Bowl LX Recap, Up/Down Takeaways, Offseason Outlook
    Tune in as Evan Lazar and Alex Barth recap the Patriots Super Bowl LX loss to the Seahawks. They discuss positive and negative takeaways, including the offensive line's performance, coaching decisions, run defense, and more. They reflect on the 2025 season as a whole and comment on the culture shift, locker room, and player development. Plus, they look ahead to the offseason, as the combine, draft, and minicamp festivities are set to kick off in the next few months.

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    11 February 2026, 8:09 pm
  • 2 hours 55 seconds
    Patriots Catch-22 2/4: Super Bowl LX Preview, Players/Matchups to Watch, Special Guests Benjamin Solak (ESPN) and Shawn Syed (Sumner Sports)
    Tune in as Evan Lazar and Alex Barth go live from Radio Row in San Francisco in this special Super Bowl LX edition of Catch-22. They preview the Patriots-Seahawks matchup with keys to the game, schemes to look out for, and players to watch. They talk the NFL Honors and make their picks for the season's most coveted awards. Plus, special guests Benjamin Solak from ESPN and Shawn Syed from Sumner Sports join the show to share their perspectives!

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    5 February 2026, 2:51 am
  • 1 hour 51 minutes
    Patriots Catch-22 1/28: AFC Championship Takeaways, 3 Up/Down From Win, Super Bowl LX Preview
    Tune-in as Evan and Alex break down the Patriots 10-7 win over the Broncos in the AFC Championship game.  We discuss what stood out from watching then film and offer 3 up/down from the win.  We offer our thoughts on Bill Belichick not getting into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2026.  Plus, looking ahead to the Super Bowl LX matchup between the Patriots and the Seahawks.

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    28 January 2026, 3:30 pm
  • 1 hour 50 minutes
    Patriots Catch-22 1/21: Up/Down vs. Texans, Necessary Fixes, Broncos Preview
    Tune in as Evan Lazar and Alex Barth break down the Patriots 28-16 victory over the Houston Texans to advance to the AFC Championship! They talk their positive and negative takes, including another dominant defensive performance, slightly improved offensive line play, Drake Maye's struggles against the league's best defense, and more. Plus, they preview and talk necessary fixes ahead of the Patriots trip to Denver for the AFC Championship.

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    21 January 2026, 5:36 pm
  • 1 hour 51 minutes
    Patriots Catch-22 1/14: Up/Down vs. Chargers, Areas to Improve, Texans Preview
    Tune in as Evan Lazar and Alex Barth break down the Patriots 16-3 Wild Card win over the Los Angeles Chargers. They talk the ups and downs of New England's night, including the defense's dominant performance, players who had sneaky good games, offensive line struggles, and more. Plus, they dive into areas to improve ahead of their upcoming Divisional Round matchup with the Texans and their top-ranked defense.

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    14 January 2026, 6:03 pm
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