Phil Perry

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Reporter and Host at NBC Sports Boston

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Co-Host at Tom Curran’s Patriots Talk Podcast

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Pats fans get Drake Maye some help

1 week ago | nbcboston.com | Darren Hartwell |Phil Perry

It's time to put a twist on an annual NBC Sports Boston tradition. Phil Perry has gone through all sorts of permutations and scenarios for the New England Patriots in his six 2025 NFL Mock Drafts to date, but every year, he puts one mock draft in the hands of the people. In years past, Perry's "crowd-sourced" mock drafts drew from polls on Twitter/X that allowed fans to vote for each Patriots pick.
Best defensive tackle fits for Patriots in 2025 NFL Draft class

1 week ago | sports.yahoo.com | Phil Perry

Best defensive tackle fits for Patriots in 2025 NFL Draft class originally appeared on NBC Sports BostonEditor’s Note: In the lead-up to the 2025 NFL Draft, Phil Perry is identifying the best fits for the Patriots at each position based on the traits that Mike Vrabel and Eliot Wolf value as well as intel from coaches and scouts. AdvertisementWe’ve already hit on offensive tackles, interior offensive linemen, tight ends, running backs, quarterbacks, slot cornerbacks, safeties and linebackers.
Best LB fits for Vrabel's Patriots defense in 2025 draft

1 week ago | nbcboston.com | Phil Perry

Editor's Note: In the lead-up to the 2025 NFL Draft, Phil Perry is identifying the best fits for the Patriots at each position based on the traits that Mike Vrabel and Eliot Wolf value as well as intel from coaches and scouts. We've already hit on offensive tackles, interior offensive linemen, tight ends, running backs, quarterbacks, slot cornerbacks and safeties. Next up: linebackers. The Patriots may not feel as though they're in need of all that much linebacker help.
Best linebacker fits for Vrabel's Patriots defense in 2025 draft

1 week ago | sports.yahoo.com | Phil Perry

Best linebacker fits for Vrabel's Patriots defense in 2025 draft originally appeared on NBC Sports BostonEditor’s Note: In the lead-up to the 2025 NFL Draft, Phil Perry is identifying the best fits for the Patriots at each position based on the traits that Mike Vrabel and Eliot Wolf value as well as intel from coaches and scouts. AdvertisementWe’ve already hit on offensive tackles, interior offensive linemen, tight ends, running backs, quarterbacks, slot cornerbacks and safeties.
2025 NFL Draft rankings: Patriots’ best fits at safety

2 weeks ago | nbcsportsboston.com | Phil Perry

Editor's Note: In the lead-up to the 2025 NFL Draft, Phil Perry is identifying the best fits for the Patriots at each position based on the traits that Mike Vrabel and Eliot Wolf value as well as intel from coaches and scouts. We've already hit onΒ offensive tackles, interior offensive linemen, tight ends, running backs, quarterbacks and slot cornerbacks. Next up: safeties. Mike Vrabel had a type at safety during his time with the Titans.
Versatility for Vrabel? Best safety fits for Patriots in 2025 Draft

2 weeks ago | sports.yahoo.com | Phil Perry

Versatility for Vrabel? Best safety fits for Patriots in 2025 Draft originally appeared on NBC Sports BostonEditor’s Note: In the lead-up to the 2025 NFL Draft, Phil Perry is identifying the best fits for the Patriots at each position based on the traits that Mike Vrabel and Eliot Wolf value as well as intel from coaches and scouts. AdvertisementWe’ve already hit on offensive tackles, interior offensive linemen, tight ends, running backs, quarterbacks and slot cornerbacks. Next up: safeties.
Best fits for Patriots at slot cornerback in 2025 Draft

2 weeks ago | nbcboston.com | Phil Perry

Editor's Note: In the lead-up to the 2025 NFL Draft, Phil Perry is identifying the best fits for the Patriots at each position based on the traits that Mike Vrabel and Eliot Wolf value as well as intel from coaches and scouts. We've already hit on offensive tackles, interior offensive linemen, tight ends, running backs and quarterbacks. Next up: slot cornerbacks. The Patriots are set at corner, right? They have one of the game's best young players at the position in Christian Gonzalez.
Will Patriots draft another QB? Exploring potential fits

2 weeks ago | nbcboston.com | Phil Perry

Editor's Note: In the lead-up to the 2025 NFL Draft, Phil Perry is identifying the best fits for the Patriots at each position based on the traits that Mike Vrabel and Eliot Wolf value as well as intel from coaches and scouts. We've already hit on offensive tackles, interior linemen, tight ends, running backs. Next up: quarterbacks.
Will Patriots draft another QB? Exploring best fits in 2025 Draft

2 weeks ago | sports.yahoo.com | Phil Perry

Will Patriots draft another QB? Exploring best fits in 2025 Draft originally appeared on NBC Sports BostonEditor’s Note: In the lead-up to the 2025 NFL Draft, Phil Perry is identifying the best fits for the Patriots at each position based on the traits that Mike Vrabel and Eliot Wolf value as well as intel from coaches and scouts. AdvertisementWe’ve already hit on offensive tackles, interior linemen, tight ends, running backs. Next up: quarterbacks.
Best fits for Patriots at interior o-line in 2025 draft

2 weeks ago | nbcboston.com | Phil Perry

Editor's Note: In the lead-up to the 2025 NFL Draft, Phil Perry is identifying the best fits for the Patriots at each position based on the traits that Mike Vrabel and Eliot Wolf value as well as intel from coaches and scouts. We've already hit on offensive tackles and tight ends and running backs. Next up: interior offensive line. The Patriots have more than one need along their offensive line headed into the draft.