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"The Next Pats Podcast" focuses on the NFL Draft and free agency for the New England Patriots. NBC Sports Boston's Phil Perry welcomes guests and breakdowns every aspect of the Patriots offseason, including free-agency and the NFL Draft. Language: en Genres: Football, News, Sports, Sports News Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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Best-kept SECRET in Patriots rookie class
Episode 381
Friday, 29 August, 2025
The Patriots’ best-kept secret in their rookie class is an undrafted free agent, but it’s not Efton Chism. Spoiler alert, it’s Elijah Ponder, a 6’3”, 260lb linebacker with insane combine numbers. Phil Perry says it’s a mystery he wasn’t drafted. Listen to an exclusive interview with Ponder, and Phil shares why exactly he likes the rookie so much.Not only that, but Phil also answers a handful of mailbag questions at the end of the show.1:04 - Why Elijah Ponder earned a spot on Patriots 53-man roster3:00 - Elijah Ponder by the numbers8:38 - What Mike Smith had to say about Elijah Ponder11:58 - Phil Perry has an exclusive interview with Elijah Ponder21:30 - Mailbag Questions WATCH every episode of The Next Pats podcast on YouTubeFollow NBC Sports Boston:NBCSportsBoston.comX @NBCSpatriotsFacebookInstagramTikTok