Patriots Catch-22
Join Evan Lazar and Alex Barth every Wednesday as they take a deep dive into the X’s and O’s, trends, and latest New England Patriots roster moves.
Episodes
Patriots Catch-22 7/1: QB Tiers, NFL Over/Unders
Tune in as Evan Lazar and Alex Barth rank all 32 of the NFL's QB into Tiers! They decide which teams need a brand new QB, which ones are on fraud watch, who they are still unsure of, and more! Plus, they go around the NFL and place over/unders on what teams' records will be.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Patriots Catch-22 6/24: Patriots Roster Breakdown, Around the AFC East (Bills)
Tune in as Evan Lazar and Alex Barth conduct a full roster breakdown for the projected 2026 New England. They go position by position to determine how many true playmakers the Patriots have and which areas need more depth. Plus, they dive into the current state of the Buffalo Bills, predict how their season will transpire, and how the Patriots-Bills rivalry could play out during the 2026 season.
Patriots Catch-22 6/17: 3 Up/Down from Mandatory Minicamp, Around the AFC East
Tune in as Evan Lazar and Alex Barth recap the Patriots 2026 Mandatory Minicamp practices. They share their top three positive and not-so-positive takeaways from the three practices, and what they feel needs to improve most when the players and coaches return for training camp. Plus, they look at the teams around the AFC East, make predictions, and where the Patriots lie in the mix on paper.
Patriots Catch-22 6/10: Recapping Days 1 & 2 of Mandatory Minicamp
Tune in as Evan Lazar and Alex Barth recap the Patriots first two days of this year's mandatory minicamp. They share observations from each day and what fans can take away from the two different practices. They go over attendance, participation, and more as they try to gauge what the 2026 roster and roles will look like. Plus, they talk about what they've seen from new faces like A.J. Brown, Romeo
Patriots Catch-22 6/3: A.J. Brown Trade Reaction, OTA Recap/Takeaways, Recent League News/Buzz
Tune in as Evan Lazar and Alex Barth react to the Patriots trading for A.J. Brown! They dive into the specifics of the trade, his play style and how he fits, and review the offense's new look with him at wide receiver one. They share their takeaways from the second open OTA practice, including how Brown looked, offensive line rotation, and more. Plus, they talk about recent league news and buzz li
Patriots Catch-22 5/27: Wednesday OTA Takeaways, Vrabel & Maye Media Access Recap, Around the AFC East
Watch as Evan Lazar and Alex Barth break down what stood out from Wednesday's Patriots OTA. We discuss our takeaways from HC Mike Vrabel and QB Drake Maye's media access. We go around the AFC East for quick look at each team. Plus, recent roster moves, NFL news and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Patriots Catch-22 5/20: 2026 Schedule Breakdown, OTA Preview, Latest Buzz
Tune in as Evan Lazar and Alex Barth break down the Patriots official 2026 schedule. They go over each game and categorize them as easy wins, coin tosses, or tougher battles. They share their takes on opening in Seattle, the primetime slate, and returning to Germany. They preview the Patriots upcoming OTA practices and explain what to look out for and what they are most excited to see. Plus, they
Patriots Catch-22 5/13: Rookie Minicamp Observations, Schedule Release Week, 2026 Opponents
Tune in as Evan Lazar and Alex Barth Recap the 2026 Patriots Rookie Minicamp. They share their observations on what stood out, the players they're looking forward to seeing in future camps, and the UDFAs who made their mark. They discuss a potential backup quarterback battle after Behren Morton showed flashes of promise. Plus, they talk about the 2026 schedule release week, the Patriots heading ba
Patriots Catch-22 5/6: Remaining Roster Needs, Reported UDFA Breakdown, Rookie Minicamp Preview
Tune in as Evan Lazar and Alex Barth talk all things Patriots rookies ahead of Rookie Minicamp! They dive into the reported UDFAs the Patriots have picked up, discuss their fit, skills, and more. They each share their takes on what the biggest needs are as the roster currently stands. Plus, they preview Rookie Minicamp, what to look out for, and who they'll be following the closest.See omnystudio.
Patriots Catch-22 4/29: Full Draft Recap, Pick-by-Pick Patriots Analysis, Rob Gronkowski to Pats HOF Reaction
Watch as Evan Lazar and Alex Barth offer a full 2026 NFL Draft recap with a pick-by-pick analysis of the New England Patriots Draft class. We discuss the reported additions of several undrafted free agents and recent roster moves. Plus, we react to Rob Gronkowski being voted by the fans into the Patriots Hall of Fame.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Patriots Catch-22 4/22: Top 10 Mock Draft, Latest Buzz, Prospects & Predictions
Tune in as Evan Lazar and Alex Barth share their final takes ahead of the 2026 NFL Draft! They begin by simulating the first ten picks of the draft. They dive into the latest buzz, like who is attending the draft, consensus first-round picks, and more. Plus, they talk best fits for the Pats through each round, who could fall under the Patriots radar, and predict who they think New England will end
Patriots Catch-22 4/15: Eliot Wolf Presser Takeaways, Live Mock Draft, Latest Draft Buzz
Tune in as Evan Lazar and Alex Barth share their takeaways from Eliot Wolf's pre-draft press conference and discuss what his comments revealed on potential draft strategy/mindset. They do a full live mock draft, discuss their picks, and why they are the best fits for the Pats. Plus, they talk about the latest buzz on 30 visits and more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Patriots Catch-22 4/8: Evan and Alex's Draft "Guys", Draft Buzz, Latest News
Tune in as Evan Lazar and Alex Barth take a deep dive into the 2026 NFL Draft and its top prospects. They kick off their annual "My Guys" excercise, where they go position-by-position on their draft boards and share their analysis on favorite players and top guys. They discuss recent buzz on mock drafts, pro days, and 30 visits. Plus, they break down the latest news on Pats HOF Finalists and more!
Patriots Catch-22 4/1: League Meeting Notes, Pro Day/Draft News, Roster Reset (special teams)
Tune-in as Evan Lazar and Alex Barth dive into all things Patriots offseason. They discuss Mike Vrabel's comments on Drake Maye's third-year development, Christian Gonzalez, AJ Brown, and more at this year's league meetings. They dive into Pro Day and NFL Draft news, touching on Vrabel's viral video out of Arizona State, best workout performances, and the Pats best fits. Plus, they dive into a ros
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.
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 in
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
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
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 resou
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
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
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 Sp
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.See omnystudio.com/listen
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 Patrio
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-ran
Patriots Catch-22 1/7: Chargers Preview, Up/Down vs. Dolphins, League News
Tune-in as Evan Lazar and Alex Barth give the inaugural Catch-22 playoff preview for the Patriots upcoming Wild Card matchup against the Los Angeles Chargers. They share their biggest concerns on the offensive and defensive ends against a balanced Chargers team. They give their takes on the ups and downs from the Week 18 victory against the Dolphins, and what they need to fix to make a deep playof
Patriots Catch-22 12/31: Good/Bad vs. Jets, Playoff Scenarios, Dolphins Preview
Tune-in as Evan Lazar and Alex Barth recap the division-clinching victory against the Jets that helped name them the 2025 AFC East Champions! They go over the good and (barely) bad during Week 17's win including Drake Maye's 5 TD performance to five different targets. They go over 5 different potential playoff scenarios pending Week 18 results, and rank which one's they'd rather the Patriots face.
Patriots Catch-22 12/24: Takeaways from Win Over Ravens, Film Breakdown, 3 Up/Down, Jets Preview
Tune-in as Evan and Alex break down the Patriots win over the Ravens and discuss what stood out in their film review of Drake Maye and the offense. Plus, three up/down from the win and looking ahead to Sunday's game against the New York Jets.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Patriots Catch-22 12/17: 3 Up/Down vs. Bills, Areas to Improve, Ravens Preview
Tune-in as Evan Lazar and Alex Barth recap the Patriots Week 15 loss to the Buffalo Bills. They break down the tale of two halves, and their positive and negative takes from each including the run game, the run defense, special teams and more. They analyze areas to improve in detail for the offensive, defensive, and special teams unit as the Patriots continue their playoff push. Plus, the preview
Patriots Catch-22 12/10: Areas to Improve, NFL Week 14 Recap, Bills Preview
Tune-in as Evan Lazar and Alex Barth talk the bye week and Week 15. They share areas the Patriots can improve ahead of their final four slate, including red zone execution, run defense and more. They cover the NFL's Week 14 results and its implications on the Patriots in context of the division, conference and playoff push. Plus, they preview the Patriots upcoming matchup against the Bills as the
Patriots Catch-22 12/3: 3 Up/Down vs. Giants, Drake Maye, Playoff Picture
Tune-in as Evan Lazar and Alex Barth break down the Patriots Week 13 win over the New York Giants on Monday Night Football. They give their three positive and negative takeaways from their dominant including the defense and special teams performance, red zone offense, and more. They breakdown Drake Maye's performance as he now leads the league in passing yards, QB rating, and Pro Bowl voting. Plus
Patriots Catch-22 11/26: 3 Up/Down vs. Bengals, Injury Reports/Updates, Playoff Picture
Tune-in as Evan Lazar and Alex Barth recap Week 12 inside Patriots Nation. They share their three positive and negative takes from the 26-20 win over the Bengals, including Drake Maye's shaky start, red zone inefficiency, Carlton Davis and more. They discuss the handful of injuries coming out of the game and their implications on the remaining slate. Plus, they look towards the playoffs and deciph
Patriots Catch-22 11/19: 3 Up/Down vs. Jets, AFC Playoff Picture, Bengals Preview
Tune-in as Evan Lazar and Alex Barth share their thoughts on Week 11, and turn the page to Week 12. They share their three positive and negative takeaways from the Patriots' Week 11 primetime win over the Jets, including Maye's consistent game, Henderson's 3 TD performance, and more. They dive into the AFC East playoff picture and discuss preferred/possible matchups and the Patriots' remaining sch
Patriots Catch-22 11/12: 3 Up/Down vs. Bucs, AFC East Picture, Jets Preview
Tune-in as Evan Lazar and Alex Barth cover a busy week inside Patriots Nation. They open with some AFC East talk, and decipher what it would take to win the division and its playoff implications. They share their three positive and negative takes from the Patriots huge 28-23 road win against one of the NFC's best in Tampa Bay. Plus, they quickly turn to the Jets as they are set to face the Patriot
Patriots Catch-22 11/5: 3 Up/Down vs. Falcons, Deadline Day, Buccaneers Preview
Tune-in as Evan Lazar and Alex Barth breakdown Week 9 inside Patriots Nation and the League's busy trade deadline day. We open giving our takes on the Pats not making any moves and why that could have been the best option, the Jets' fire sale of their defense and other moves around the league. We give our three positive and negative takes from the win against the Falcons, and nitpick how Drake May
Patriots Catch-22 10/29: Extension/Trades/Potential Moves, 3 Up/Down vs. Browns, Falcons Preview
Tune-in as Evan Lazar and Alex Barth cover Week 8 inside Pats Nation. They open the show with overnight breaking news that the Patriots traded DE Keion White and S Kyle Dugger. How does that polish the defensive scheme and is it a sign of the Pats potentially making a splash ahead of the trade deadline? They share their three up and down takes/observations from the win over the Browns. Plus, they
Patriots Catch-22 10/22: 3 Up/Down vs. Titans, Drake Maye/Offensive Breakdown, Browns Preview
Tune-in as Evan Lazar and Alex Barth breakdown the Patriots 31-13 win on the road over the Tennessee Titans. They give their three positive and negative takeaways from the game including the run game, offensive line play, Drake Maye's decision making and more. They breakdown how Drake Maye and the offense have progressed and certain areas they can improve. Plus, the preview the Patriots matchup wi
Patriots Catch-22 10/15: 3 Up/Down vs. Saints, Drake Maye's Progression, Titans Preview
Tune-in as Evan Lazar and Alex Barth share their takeaways and observations from the Patriots 25-19 win over the Saints. They give their three up and down takes from the game including the wide receiver room, the defense's timely plays, the offensive line and more. They dive into the details of Drake Maye's steady week-to-week improvements and how the Josh McDaniels offense is allowing him to shin
Patriots Catch-22 10/8: 3 Up/Down vs. Bills, Maye-Diggs Connection, Running Back Room
Tune-in as Evan Lazar and Alex Barth talk the Patriots Week 5 divisional win over the Buffalo Bills. They breakdown the night's connection between Drake Maye and Stefon Diggs, and its fit for the past two week inside the Josh McDaniels offense. They discuss pass protection, run stuffing, and the secondary. Plus, they discuss what Antonio Gibson's injury means for the RB room and possible remedies
Patriots Catch-22 10/1: 3 Up/Down vs. Panthers, Bills Preview
Tune-in as Evan Lazar and Alex Barth share their analysis and observations of the Patriots 42-13 win over the Carolina Panthers. They give their three up and down takeaways from the game including takes on Will Campbell, the interior defense, Marcus Jones and more. Plus, they preview the Patriots upcoming game against the Bills and go over the x's and o's of what it would take to keep up with one
Patriots Catch-22 9/24: 3 Up/Down vs. Steelers, Drake Maye Breakdown, Panthers Preview
Tune-in as Evan Lazar and Alex Barth cover week 3 inside Patriots Nation. They share their takes on three best and worst elements from their week 3 loss against the Steelers. They break down Drake Maye's week, and analyze his 28/37, 268-yard day, as well as his costly mistakes. Plus, they preview New England's week 4 matchup against the Panthers.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Patriots Catch-22 9/17: 3 Up/Down vs. Dolphins, Drake Maye Breakdown, Steelers Preview
Tune-in as Evan Lazar and Alex Barth break down the Patriots Week 2 33-27 win over the Dolphins. They share their three up and down observations from the day including offensive line play, wide receiver room usage and the pass rush. They analyze Drake Maye's performance and break down his improvements from week 1 to week 2 by the numbers. Plus, they preview the upcoming matchup against the Steeler
Patriots Catch-22 9/10: Raiders Recap, Drake Maye Breakdown, Dolphins Preview
Tune-in as Evan Lazar and Alex Barth break down week 1 inside Patriots Nation. They recap Sunday's 20-13 loss to the Raiders and provide their three up/down takes from the game. They go in-depth with Drake Maye's performance and talk about what needs to improved by the QB. Plus, they preview the upcoming week 2 matchup against the Dolphins, and sum up what it's going to take for the Patriots to co
Patriots Catch-22 9/3: Latest News, Season Predictions, Raiders Preview
Tune-in as Evan Lazar and Alex Barth cover the latest inside Patriots Nation as they approach week 1. They discuss the widely surprising release of veteran safety Jabrill Peppers and what that mean for this years scheme and its longterm plans. They talk season predictions by analyzing the depth chart and individual preseason performances. Plus, they do a full preview of Sunday's matchup against th
Patriots Catch-22 8/27: Initial 53-Man Roster Breakdown, Live Waiver Claim/Moves Reaction
Tune-in as Evan Lazar and Alex Barth give their takes on the initial 53-man roster finalized by the Patriots. They share their thoughts on the density of the wide receiver room, depth on the defense and more. Plus, they react live to the moves made after the waiver wire goes live.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Patriots Catch-22 8/20: Vikings Week Recap, 53-Man Roster Projection, Preseason Finale Preview
Tune-in as Evan Lazar and Alex Barth cover a stacked final two preseason weeks inside Patriots nation. They recap the team's week in Minnesota, comparing camp performance to game play and share observations on the individual performances of Drake Maye, Efton Chism, the offensive line and more. They preview Thursday's preseason finale against the New York Giants and share what they expect from sche
Patriots Catch-22 8/14: Key Takeaways and Observations from Joint Practices with the Minnesota Vikings
Tune-in as Evan Lazar and Alex Barth break down all the action from the Patriots two joint practices with the Minnesota Vikings. They discuss day 1 and the exciting moments from the team's productive day, including a great performance from Drake Maye and the offense. Day 2 sees a slight drop off in performance by the Patriots. Evan and Alex share their main concerning and positive takes as they he
Patriots Catch-22 8/7: Joint Practice Observations, Camp Competition, Preseason Preview
Tune-in as Evan Lazar and Alex Barth give their takes on Wednesday's joint practice with the Washington Commanders. They share which plays and players stood out in 1-on-1 drills, red zone scrimmages and more. They discuss the offensive line, wide receivers and more position groups as they give a mini roster projection based on practice performance. Plus, they preview Friday's preseason game agains
Patriots Catch-22 7/30: Key Observations Through Seven Days of Training Camp, Depth Chart Overview
Tune-in as Evan Lazar and Alex Barth share their thoughts on the Patriots first seven days of training camp. They share their standouts in the wide receiver room and give their takes on rookie performances so far. Plus, they go through every position on each side of the ball to gauge the depth chart and give an early roster projection.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Patriots Catch-22 7/23: Day 1 Training Camp Recap and Standouts
Tune-in as Evan Lazar and Alex Barth share their thoughts on the first day of Patriots Training Camp. They discuss who stood out the most, including a few different players in the wide receiver room. They talk defense and the unique roles Keion White, Harold Landry and Christian Ellis could play based on their presence at practice. Plus, they share their thoughts on commentary from Head Coach Mike
Patriots Catch-22 7/9: Listener Q&A
Watch as Evan Lazar and Alex Barth answer listener questions about the offseason, expectations for Drake Maye, potential improvement of the offense, impact of head coach Mike Vrabel and much more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Patriots Catch-22 7/2: Latest NFL News, Trade Candidates, Best Available Free Agents
Tune-in as Evan Lazar and Alex Barth cover another week inside Pats Nation and the NFL. They discuss the latest news in the league including the recent trade between the Steelers and Dolphins that exploded the sports internet. They talk about trades from the Patriots perspective and who could be making their way to New England to fill roster holes potentially exposed during training camp. Plus, th
Patriots Catch-22 6/25: Early Roster Projections, Potential League Schedule Changes, Offseason Topics
Tune-in as Evan Lazar and Alex Barth share their way too early roster projections at each position. They divulge who their sleeper 53-man guys are, and which positions need the most depth. They talk about the potential changes to the league roster that could include cutting spring programs, implementing two bye weeks and more games. Plus, they discuss offseason topics like the Celtics moves, the B
Patriots Catch-22 6/18: Way Too Early Roster Projections and Minicamp Leftovers
Watch as Evan and Alex discuss which players stood out during last week's minicamp and offer some way too early roster projections.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Patriots Catch-22: Full Minicamp Recap, Training Camp, Roster Building
Tune-in as Evan Lazar and Alex Barth share their full observations and thoughts from the Patriots two-day minicamp program. Who stood out, which positional room needs more depth? They look ahead to training camp and share the elements they are most excited for. Plus, they predict the final roster and review which positional rooms need more depth.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Patriots Catch-22 6/4: OTA Observations, David Andrews Retirement Ceremony, Minicamp Preview
Tune-in as Evan Lazar and Alex Barth share their thoughts on Monday's OTA. Who stood out, which positions need the most work, and what does the coaching dynamic look like after three weeks of the voluntary program? They also discuss Monday's retirement ceremony held for David Andrews and discuss his legacy in New England. Plus, they preview next week's slate of mandatory practices at minicamp.See
Patriots Catch-22 5/28: Wednesday OTA Takeaways, Player Observations, David Andrews Retirement
Tune-in as Evan Lazar and Alex Barth debrief the Patriots Wednesday OTA practice. Which players stood out, and what did they find interesting about Mike Vrabel's practice systems? Plus, after David Andrews' retirement announcement, they remember and discuss his accomplishments and impact in New England.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Patriots Catch-22 5/21: OTA Recap, Roster Building, NFL Spring Meeting Recap
Tune-in as Evan Lazar and Alex Barth share their observations from the Patriots OTA practice on Tuesday. They share their opinions on league changes as owners voting news breaks on the tush push, new season awards and more. Plus, more opinions on roster building and positional rankings.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Patriots Catch-22 5/14: Rookie Minicamp Recap, Roster Reset: Defense, Schedule Release Day
Tune-in as the Evan Lazar and Alex Barth cover the latest from Pats Nation. They recap rookie minicamp and share their observations of the Patriots draftees, UDFAs and tryout players first appearance at Gillette. They mock a complete roster reset on defense and predict who could make their 53-man rosters. Plus, they talk Patriots 2025 opponents, strength of schedule and more!See omnystudio.com/lis
Patriots Catch-22 5/7: Resetting the Offense, Rookie Minicamp Preview, Edelman to Pats HOF
Tune-in as Evan Lazar and Alex Barth talk all things Patriots offseason. They start by discussing Julian Edelman's nomination into the Patriots HOF, and give their takes on the Boston sports world's debate on who should have gotten in this year. They go down the full list of offensive players on the Patriots roster, and give their position-by-position opinions on who could make the 53-man. Plus, t
Patriots Catch-22 4/30: Draft Recap, Pats Draft Class Breakdown, Dane Brugler Interview
Tune-in as Evan Lazar and Alex Barth recap the 2025 NFL Draft. They give their takes on each of the Pats picks, their favorite of the night, and glance into reported UDFA signings. Plus, Dane Brugler from the Athletic joins the show and explains why he ranked the Patriots draft class first in the league.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Patriots Catch-22 4/23: Top 10 Mock Draft, Predictions & Last-Minute Buzz
Tune-in as Evan Lazar and Alex Barth preview tomorrow's 2025 NFL Draft! They discuss the last-minute reports from league experts and share their predictions for the Patriots draft board. Plus, they play a few draft games emailed in by listeners!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Patriots Catch-22 4/16: "My Guys" on Defense, Latest Draft Buzz
Tune-in as Evan Lazar and Alex Barth go back a forth sharing their favorite draft prospect at each position in the 2025 NFL Draft class. They talk about the latest buzz surrounding the NFL Draft, wager the likelihood of a trade back, and consider how this year's QB class could effect how the Patriots move. Plus, they share their thoughts on Mike Vrabel's pre-draft press conference.See omnystudio.c
Patriots Catch-22 4/9: Draft Buzz, Positional Draft Favorites on Offense
Tune-in as Evan Lazar and Alex Barth discuss the latest draft buzz as new reports and storylines continue to develop with just over two weeks away. They discuss Abdul Carter's draft stock possibly dropping, and share their philosophies behind taking "risks" on potential problem players and the importance of prioritizing culture as well as what players put on film. Plus, they each list "their guys"
Patriots Catch-22 4/2: Latest Draft Takes, NFL League Meetings, Roster Building
Tune-in as Evan Lazar and Alex Barth discuss the top storylines out of this week's NFL League Meetings. They analyze what Mike Vrabel said about building this year's team including drafting a speedy running back, giving Caedan Wallace a chance at left tackle and more. Plus, they share their latest draft takes as reports and roster needs flourish.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Patriots Catch-22 3/26: Reported Stefon Diggs Signing, Offensive Outlook, Draft Strategy
Tune-in as Evan Lazar and Alex Barth give their reaction to the news overnight that the Patriots reportedly signed WR Stefon Diggs. What does that mean for the Patriots offense and how does Diggs fall into McDaniel's potential offensive scheme. Plus, more NFL Draft talk including how the Diggs addition and the Giants signing of Russell Wilson could effect New England's draft strategy.See omnystudi
Patriots Catch-22 3/19: Pats Latest Moves, Resetting the O-Line, NFL Draft Talk
Tune-in as Evan Lazar and Alex Barth discuss their takes on the Patriots latest moves, including the report they signed center Garrett Bradbury from the Vikings. With that information they hypothesize what the offensive line could look like in 2025, and what the best case scenarios would be for completing it. Plus, they talk the NFL draft, and potential trade downs the Patriots could entertain.See
Patriots Catch-22 3/12: Analyzing Patriots Reported Moves, NFL Draft Talk
Tune-in as Evan Lazar and Alex Barth go down the list of the Patriots reported signings at the beginning of the legal tampering period. What is their overall grade for the moves, which signings made the most sense, what areas still need improvement, and how should the Patriots staff handle their next steps? Plus, they discuss the NFL Draft with the context of this week's reported moves.See omnystu
Patriots Catch-22 3/5: 3 Up/Down from the NFL Combine, Free Agency Preview, League Moves
Tune-in as Evan Lazar and Alex Barth talk all things offseason on a busy day around the league. They recap their three ups and downs from the NFL Combine, and give their latest takes after observing their top prospects media days, workouts and measurements. With the new league year exactly one week away, they list their top free agents including who they think is flying under the radar. Plus, they
Patriots Catch-22 2/26: Davon Godchaux Trade Report, Eliot Wolf Reaction, Latest Buzz from NFL Combine
Tune-in as Evan Lazar and Alex Barth broadcast direct from the 2025 NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis where they discuss what has stood out from two days of media access. We discuss the prospects that impressed, takeaways from Patriots Head Coach Mike Vrabel and EVP Eliot Wolf's press conferences as well as a report on DL Davon Godchaux. Plus, we discuss which of the top prospects have talked w
Patriots Catch-22 2/19: NFL Scouting Combine Preview
Tune-in as Evan Lazar and Alex Barth give a full NFL Combine preview ahead of their trip to Indianapolis. Who are the main players they are expecting to shine, what does each drill encompass, and why things like wingspan are vital in deciding top draft prospects.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Patriots Catch-22 2/12: Super Bowl Recap, Pre-Combine Draft Tiers, Initial Mock Drafts
Tune-in as Evan Lazar and Alex Barth share their thoughts on the Eagles blowout Super Bowl win over the Chiefs. Plus, they go full offseason mode with an initial mock draft and pre-combine draft tiers.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Patriots Catch-22 2/5: Coaching Staff Updates, Senior Bowl Leftovers, Offseason News
Tune-in as Evan Lazar and Alex Barth discuss recent coaching staff rumors/hires, Senior Bowl leftovers and takeaways, and recent offseason news around the league.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Patriots Catch-22 1/29: Senior Bowl Updates/Observations, NFL Draft Talk, Conference Championship Recaps
Tune-in as Evan Lazar and Alex Barth talk about the latest news and updates surrounding the Patriots. Evan calls in from Mobile, Alabama where he's on the ground observing and reporting his thoughts on high performers and draft prospects from the past two days of Senior Bowl practice. Plus, they revisit Conference Championship weekend and preview the upcoming Super Bowl matchup.See omnystudio.com/
Patriots Catch-22 1/22: Coaching Staff Updates, CFP/Senior Bowl, NFL Draft Talk
Tune-in as Evan Lazar and Alex Barth react to the hiring of Josh McDaniels as offensive coordinator, Terrell Williams as defensive coordinator and the return of Jeremy Springer as special teams coordinator. They recap the College Football National Championship and preview Evan's upcoming trip to the Senior Bowl. Plus, more NFL Draft talk.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Patriots Catch-22 1/15: Vrabel Hiring, Coordinator Candidates, NFL Draft Talk
Tune-in as Evan Lazar and Alex Barth share their initial thoughts and expectations as Head Coach Mike Vrabel begins to build the Patriots new regime. They discuss possible offensive and defensive coordinator candidates and which schemes would be most beneficial for the team. Plus, they dive into more NFL Draft talk.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Patriots Catch-22 1/8: Moving On From Mayo, Coaching Candidates, NFL Draft Talk
Tune-in as Evan Lazar and Alex Barth share their thoughts on the Patriots decision to part ways with Jerod Mayo. They break down the pros and cons of the league's most sought after head coaching candidates, and try to decide who is best for what New England needs. Plus, more discussion about the draft and the implications of a new head coach calling the shots on draft day.See omnystudio.com/listen
Patriots Catch-22 1/2: 3 Up/Down vs. Chargers, Bills Preview, NFL Draft Talk
Tune-in as Evan Lazar and Alex Barth share their observations from the Patriots week 17 loss, and turn the page to preview their season finale against the Buffalo Bills. Plus, they take a look at some of the draft prospects from the college football playoffs.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Patriots Catch-22 12/26: 3 Up/Down vs. Bills, Chargers Preview, NFL Draft Talk
Tune-in as Evan Lazar and Alex Barth give their 3 up/down takes from the Patriots 24-21 loss to the Bills. They turn the page to this Saturday ahead of their game against the LA Chargers. Plus, some 2025 NFL Draft talk.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Patriots Catch-22 12/19: 3 Up/Down vs. Cardinals, Bills Preview, NFL Draft Talk
Tune-in as Evan Lazar and Alex Barth share their three up/down against the Cardinals, and turn the page to this week's matchup against the Bills. Plus, more NFL Draft talk.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
