Phil Perry
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Perry: Where will the Meyers market land? And more combine buzz
What will Jakobi Meyers' market be in free agency? Is DeAndre Hopkins a real possibility for the Patriots? Our Phil Perry shares what he's hearing about those questions and more from the NFL combine in Indianapolis. → Read More
The results of the NFLPA survey didn't reflect well on the Patriots, but how much of it matters?
The Patriots, specifically the player experience in Foxboro, took a bit of a beating in a recent NFLPA player survey. Our Phil Perry explains what it may mean for the franchise and how relevant some of the "issues" really are to winning games. → Read More
Here's why Matthew Slater continuing special career is a gift for Patriots
Matthew Slater's impact on the Patriots goes well beyond special teams, which makes his return for a 16th NFL season in 2023 such a positive development for the franchise, writes Phil Perry. → Read More
Patriots inform season-ticket holders of stadium-wide price increases for 2023
The Patriots put a disappointing product on the field in 2022, but that didn't stop the team from announcing its first stadium-wide ticket price increase in 15 years on Wednesday. Our Phil Perry has the full details on the price hike. → Read More
Perry: How can the Pats build an elite basketball team at receiver like Philly?
The Eagles upgraded in a major way at wide receiver over the last two years and they're now one win away from a Lombardi Trophy. Could the Patriots take a similar path back to prominence? Our Phil Perry dives into the possibility. → Read More
Perry: Jonathan Jones Maintains ‘Love' for Pats Entering Free Agency
Will Jonathan Jones be back in a Patriots uniform next season? The pending free agent cornerback joined our Phil Perry to share his mindset entering free agency, whether he’s open to a position change and much more. → Read More
Could Tom Brady retirement be Patriots gain if Bucs go into fire-sale mode?
Tom Brady's retirement will have a ripple effect across the rest of the league this offseason. As our Phil Perry writes. it could shift the Buccaneers' plans in such a way that reinforcements at important positions for the Patriots could become available. → Read More
Perry: Simply put, Brady won't allow himself to be bad at broadcasting
As great as Tom Brady was on the field for over two decades, there are many who think his next gig might be a flop. Our Phil Perry, however, is bullish on Brady's upcoming career as an NFL analyst for FOX Sports. → Read More
NFL conference championship games shine light on Patriots offseason priority
The Patriots have multiple needs to address this offseason. But if you ask our Phil Perry, Sunday's championship games showed what should be the No. 1 priority heading into the 2023 season. → Read More
Perry: Is the next Pats offensive line coach hiding in plain sight?
The Patriots are doing their due diligence in their search for a new offensive line coach. But as our Phil Perry writes, the coach they're looking for could be hiding in plain sight. → Read More
Perry: What's next for Matt Patricia and the Patriots?
Will Matt Patricia be given a new role with the Patriots, or will he continue his career elsewhere? Our Phil Perry shares what he's hearing about Patricia's uncertain future in New England. → Read More
Patriots make preemptive strike to keep Jerod Mayo before another team can snag him
Our insider Phil Perry gives the latest update on Jerod Mayo's future with the Patriots after the team's surprising statement Thursday night. → Read More
Perry: Why Mayo makes sense as a head-coaching candidate for the Panthers
Patriots linebackers coach Jerod Mayo reportedly has an interview lined up for Carolina's head coaching vacancy. As our Phil Perry writes, it's not surprising given Mayo's background and reputation in Foxboro. → Read More
Mac Jones in awe of Damar Hamlin's competitive spirit: 'Who won the game?'
Patriots quarterback Mac Jones couldn't help but marvel at Damar Hamlin's competitive spirit after hearing what the Bills safety asked his doctors upon waking in the hospital. → Read More
Perry: Pats anticipating never-before-seen atmosphere in Buffalo
The Patriots visit Buffalo every year, but they expect what they see at Highmark Stadium this weekend to be different when the Bills take the field for the first time since Damar Hamlin collapsed on Monday Night Football. → Read More
Can the Patriots summon intensity while feeling sympathy for Bills?
Will it be difficult for the Patriots to summon the usual amount of game-to-game intensity this weekend against the Bills? Our Phil Perry examines the unique situation heading into a pivotal matchup for New England. → Read More
Perry: Patriots get good news on key playmaker entering Bills game
The Patriots need all the help they can get Sunday against the AFC East-leading Bills. Phil Perry shares the latest encouraging news out of Foxboro regarding the status of rookie playmaker Marcus Jones. → Read More
2023 Pro Bowl roster: How many Patriots players could be called snubs?
The Patriots are 7-7 and face long odds to make the playoffs, but that doesn't mean only one player from their roster is Pro Bowl-worthy. Phil Perry gives us a few guys who could be called Pro Bowl snubs. → Read More
What might've been: Burrow vs. Jones should have been a matchup to savor
Joe Burrow is probably the best-case scenario for Mac Jones' development as a pocket passer. But in Year 2, the Patriots quarterback isn't even close to the Bengals star, and these offenses couldn't be more different in terms of effectiveness and explosiveness, writes Phil Perry. → Read More
Perry: Pats offense faces uphill climb with banged-up receiving corps
The Patriots have had a hard enough time scoring points when fully healthy. This weekend they may have to try to keep up with one of the best offenses in football with a less-than-healthy receiving corps. → Read More