NFL reporter and multimedia star Mike Giardi returns to the pod to share his observations of Drake Maye, the Patriots' offensive line and young receivers at Wednesday's OTA practice. Later, the guys dive into what the Pats will look like in 2026 AKA Year 3 of the franchise's ongoing rebuild.

0:00 - Podcast return after vacation
5:57 - Drake Maye's progress and potential
8:30 - Versatility in cooking methods with new quarterbacks
11:30 - Analysis of quarterback performance and potential
16:38 - Concerns about playing Marcus Mariota
18:51 - Drake Maye's reps in team periods
24:26 - Great's engagement with the media
26:10 - Adjusting to a new coaching style
29:24 - Importance of managing media expectations
32:47 - Observations on Tawon Thorton's performance
34:46 - Javon Baker's potential and consistency
37:38 - Speculations on the Patriots in 2026
40:47 - Speculations on the Patriots' performance this year
48:39 - Speculating on draft picks and player development
52:46 - Predictions for future coaching changes and team strategy

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