There were no pads or hitting, and no veteran players participated. Yet, first-time Patriots head coach Jerod Mayo got his first real taste of his new job with New England holding its rookie mini-camp at Gillette Stadium this weekend, and the media got their first look at Drake Maye and the 2024 Draft class. Mike Giardi of the Boston Sports Journal joins Fitzy and Hart to share some reactions and break it down.

Plus, the guys discuss the importance of Alex Van Pelt, the hiring of Eliot Wolf as Executive Vice President of Player Personnel, and tap into the mailbag.

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Mike Giardi of the Boston Sports Journal joins Fitzy and Hart to discuss the importance of Alex Van Pelt, the hiring of Eliot Wolf as Executive Vice President of Player Personnel, and to tap into the mailbag.

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There were no pads or hitting, and no veteran players participated. Yet, first-time Patriots head coach Jerod Mayo got his first real taste of his new job with New England holding its rookie mini-camp at Gillette Stadium this weekend, and the media got their first look at Drake Maye and the 2024 Draft class. Mike Giardi of the Boston Sports Journal joins Fitzy and Hart to share some reactions and break it down.

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From 'Baseball Isn't Boring' (subscribe here): In one of the most entertaining and informative podcasts we have had all year, Bradfo is joined by comedian Sarah Tiana to talk roasting David Ortiz and Tom Brady, and why baseball is the absolute best. The lifelong Braves fan, and MLB Network contributor, gives us behind-the-scenes from both the roasting of Ortiz five years ago, and this week's epic production that was the Brady Netflix roast, which Sarah was a writer on. It's informative. It's insightful. It's entertaining. And it will make you look at roasts and going to baseball games in a complete different light.

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Fitzy and Hart clean out the Pats junk drawer ahead of rookie minicamp. The guys discuss what to look for in rookie minicamp, the Eliot Wolf hooey, the upcoming schedule release, and dive into the mailbag.

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Fitzy and Hart give their final thoughts on The Roast of Tom Brady.

Plus, it's Patspourri! The guys touch on all the miscellaneous topics in and around Pats Nation, including the latest with Eliot Wolf and the GM "search," Evan Rothstein budding into the new Ernie Adams rookie minicamp this coming weekend, and will Bailey Zappe get a showcase for trade options?

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It's Patspourri! Fitzy and Hart touch on all the miscellaneous topics in and around Pats Nation, including the latest with Eliot Wolf and the GM "search," Evan Rothstein budding into the new Ernie Adams rookie minicamp this coming weekend, and will Bailey Zappe get a showcase for trade options?

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Fitzy and Hart give their final thoughts on The Roast of Tom Brady.

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Fitzy and Hart are joined by Rich Keefe and Davey of the DORK podcast to react to the Roast of Tom Brady.

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From 'Reception Perception' (subscribe here): In this clip, Matt and James talk about the Patriots drafting a couple of very interesting receiver prospects in Ja'Lynn Polk and Javon Baker.

Whether it's the biggest stars in the league or new rookies bursting on the scene, you won't get better wideout information anywhere else. Along the way, they'll break down the biggest stories in the NFL and offer up a few big-picture fantasy football thoughts, as well.

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Eric Edholm from NFL.com and NFL Media joins Fitzy and Hart to delve into the Patriots' post-draft situation. Brace yourselves: in his most recent power rankings, Eric places them at the 31st spot. Discover the reasons behind his ranking and his unsettling parallels to past Belichick-led teams.

Plus, Fitzy and Hart explore why Patriots fans should embrace OPTIMISM as May begins and analyze Jerod Mayo's unique approach to leadership.

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