Reacting to Eliot Wolf's pre-draft press conference and 'My Guys' with Phil Perry // April 14, 2026

In this deep-dive episode of the Patriots Hub Podcast, hosts Alex Barth and Phil Perry react to Eliot Wolf's recent pre-draft press conference and analyze the 2026 NFL Draft through the lens of the Patriots' needs and philosophy. Wolf's assessment—praising the trenches (offensive and defensive line), noting improved depth at wide receiver and tight end, and expressing cautious optimism about day three linebackers—sets the tone for a strategic discussion on how New England might approach the draft. Perry shares multiple mock drafts, including worst-case scenarios that force creative solutions, such as drafting guard Chase Besantis at #31 if tackles are gone. The conversation dives into positional fits: potential guard picks like Emmanuel Pregnant and Jeremiah Wright, edge rushers like Kieran Crawford and Gabe Ackes, and the importance of physical, versatile safeties like Jacoby Thomas and McNeil Warren. The hosts debate the Patriots' likely shift toward a more downhill, power-based run scheme, signaling a departure from past West Coast influences. They also explore receiver and tight end options, with Casey Concepcion and Eli Raritan emerging as top fits, while cautioning on injury-prone prospects like Chris Bell and Jaden Ott. The episode concludes with a spotlight on under-the-radar players like fullback Max Bredesen and the intriguing, high-risk/high-reward Chris Brazel II.