Alex Barth

2026 NFL Combine standouts: Defensive linemen, EDGE rushers, & linebackers Standouts from the first day of the 2026 NFL Combine from the defensive line, edge, and linebacker positions.

14 players that stood out to me during Combine workouts for defensive linemen, edge rushers, and linebackers 985thesportshub.com/2026/02/26/2...

YouTube video by 98.5 The Sports Hub REACTION: Detailing Patriots offseason plan at NFL Combine

New Patriots Hub Podcast is up! Reacting to what Eliot Wolf and Mike Vrabel had to say at the NFL Combine

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Barth's Patriots Mock Draft 1.0: Building on a strong start Our first New England Patriots Mock Draft of the 2026 NFL Draft. How will the team build on the core that started last year?

🚨PATRIOTS MOCK DRAFT 1.0🚨

The sprint that will be the 2026 Patriots offseason kicks off with our first seven-round mock draft. How will the team continue to build on the foundation they put together in 2025? 985thesportshub.com/2026/02/16/b...

5 takeaways after the Patriots blow a 21-point lead to the Bills The New England Patriots let a 21-0 lead evaporate, and failed to win and clinch the AFC East against the Buffalo Bills on Sunday.

🏈What was said during the week came true on Sunday

🏈Defensive, special teams issues spiral

🏈What was better and what wasn't on offense

5 takeaways from Patriots-Bills 985thesportshub.com/2025/12/14/5...

Barth's 5 Things: Can the Patriots sweep the Bills coming out of the bye? The New England Patriots come out of their bye week looking for a sweep of the Buffalo Bills and an AFC East division title.

🏈Changes from the last matchup

🏈Diggs revenge game 2.0

🏈Bye week history

🏈Will special teams be the deciding factor?

5 Things to watch for in Patriots-Bills 985thesportshub.com/2025/12/12/b...

6 takeaways from the Patriots' Monday night win over the Giants 6 takeaways as the New England Patriots head into the bye week with a win after beating the New York Giants on Monday Night Football.

🏈A fast start in all three phases

🏈Drake Maye gets everybody in on the fun

🏈Defensive tone setters

🏈Marcus Jones sets a record

6 takeaways from Patriots-Giants 985thesportshub.com/2025/12/02/6...

5 Things: Patriots face Monday night test versus Giants heading into bye What to watch for when the New England Patriots host the New York Giants on Monday Night Football this week.

🏈The impact of the offensive line injuries

🏈Attacking the Giants' biggest weakness

🏈A special teams role filled?

🏈Around the NFL on Sunday

All that and more in this week's 5 Things ahead of Patriots-Giants 985thesportshub.com/2025/11/30/5...

9 takeaways from the Patriots' uneasy win over the Bengals Nine takeaways as the New England Patriots hang on for a close win over the Cincinnati Bengals in a game that featured multiple key injuries.

🏈What led to a disappointing day for the offense?

🏈Impact of Milton Williams' absence apparent

🏈Rookies make plays on special teams

🏈Injuries, injuries, injuries

9 takeaways from Patriots-Bengals 985thesportshub.com/2025/11/23/9...

Barth's 5 Things: Patriots preparing to match up with lopsided Bengals team What to watch for when the New England Patriots visit the Cincinnati Bengals in a Week 12 matchup on Sunday.

🏈Who steps up with Milton Williams out

🏈Bengals stars in and out

🏈A new tool for the offense?

🏈Scoreboard watching

5 Things to watch for in Patriots-Bengals and around the NFL this Sunday 985thesportshub.com/2025/11/21/b...

6 takeaways as the Patriots survive the short week against the Jets Takeaways from the New England Patriots' short-week win over the New York Jets on Thursday night at Gillette Stadium.

🏈Drake Maye

🏈Highs and lows for the run game

🏈A familiar performance from the defense

🏈New faces step up

6 takeaways from Patriots-Jets 985thesportshub.com/2025/11/14/6...

Barth's 5 Things: Patriots face short week test against Jets As the New England Patriots get ready for their first matchup of the year against the New York Jets, they'll deal with a short week.

🏈Dealing with the short week

🏈What to make of the Jets

🏈A true Rivalry matchup

What to watch for in tonight's Patriots-Jets game 985thesportshub.com/2025/11/13/b...

6 takeaways from the Patriots statement win over the Buccaneers Observations after the New England Patriots' thrilling win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday afternoon.

🏈Huge day for the rookies

🏈Winning the 'Middle 8'

🏈Ups & downs for the defense

🏈A first since 2019

6 takeaways from Patriots-Buccaneers 985thesportshub.com/2025/11/09/6...

Barth's 5 Things: Patriots face a true tough test in Tampa The Patriots take their six-game winning streak up against an NFC contender this week when they visit the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

🏈Getting familiar with Tampa

🏈The latest challenge for the offensive line

🏈Coverage matchups

🏈A big opportunity on special teams

5 Things I'm watching for in Patriots-Buccaneers 985thesportshub.com/2025/11/07/b...

7 takeaways as the Patriots manage to hang on and beat the Falcons Takeaways as the New England Patriots had to hang on to the final seconds to beat the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday.

🏈Finally, a fast start

🏈...and then

🏈Who helped the Patriots' over the finish line, and who didn't

🏈Atlanta star players split impact

7 takeaways from Patriots-Falcons 985thesportshub.com/2025/11/02/7...

What will the Patriots' run game look like without Rhamondre Stevenson? What will the New England Patriots' run game look like on Sunday against the Atlanta Falcons without Rhamondre Stevenson?

Which running back(s) will step up for the Patriots with Rhamondre Stevenson out this Sunday? 985thesportshub.com/2025/10/31/w...

Barth's 5 Things: Patriots try to extend winning streak against enigma Falcons team What to watch for when the New England Patriots host the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday, and around the NFL in Week 9.

🏈Injuries could be a major factor on both sides

🏈Are the Falcons indoor birds?

🏈Strength-on-strength matchups

🏈Setting the stage for the trade deadline

What I'm watching for in Patriots-Falcons in this week's '5 Things'... 985thesportshub.com/2025/10/31/b...

Just talking about this the other day with @realalexbarth.bsky.social and Brian Hines. #greatminds

With Marcus Jones re-signed, it looks like the Patriots only have six pending unrestricted free agents this upcoming spring...

TE Austin Hooper
EDGE K'Lavon Chaisson
DT Khyiris Tonga
LB Jack Gibbens
S Jaylinn Hawkins
OT Vederian Lowe

4 Patriots trade deadline needs to watch with one week to go Looking at positions of need for the New England Patriots heading into the 2025 NFL trade deadline next week.

Some thoughts on the Patriots' needs a week out from the trade deadline, including one potential hole that's flying way under the radar 985thesportshub.com/2025/10/28/4...

Drake Maye’s passing chart from yesterday (via Next Gen Stats)

7 takeaways from the Patriots' second half surge win over the Browns A big third quarter run, Drake Maye continues to roll, areas for improvement, and more from the Patriots' Week 8 win over the Browns.

🏈Another dominant third quarter

🏈Still things to clean up

🏈Myles Garrett, as advertised

🏈A big return from one defensive starter

7 takeaways from Patriots-Browns 985thesportshub.com/2025/10/26/7...

Barth's 5 Things: Patriots return home to face unique test against Browns How will the New England Patriots handle Myles Garrett and the Cleveland Browns' defense, and other things to watch for on Sunday.

🏈How can they handle Myles Garrett?

🏈Continuing to build the running game

🏈Facing a rookie quarterback

🏈Injuries could loom large

What to watch for this Sunday when the Patriots take on the Browns 985thesportshub.com/2025/10/24/b...

Drake Maye’s passing chart from yesterday vs the Titans (via Next Gen Stats)

7 takeaways as the Patriots close their road trip with a win over the Titans Takeaways and more after the New England Patriots beat the Tennessee Titans 31-13 to improve to 5-2.

🏈More signs of progress

🏈Drake Maye, again

🏈Career firsts on defense

7 takeaways from Patriots-Titans 985thesportshub.com/2025/10/19/7...

5 Things: How do the Patriots take care of business in Mike Vrabel's return to Tennessee The New England Patriots go for a sweep of their three-game road trip when they visit the Tennessee Titans this Sunday.

🏈Mike Vrabel's return

🏈Which Titans player has the best chance to wreck the game?

🏈Facing the No. 1 overall pick

5 Things to watch for in Patriots-Titans 985thesportshub.com/2025/10/17/5...

Drake Maye’s passing chart from yesterday against the Saints (via Next Gen Stats)

7 takeaways as the Patriots extend their winning streak against the Saints Takeaways after the New England Patriots won their third game in a row, beating the New Orleans Saints on Sunday.

🏈Drake Maye's continued growth

🏈A successful LSU homecoming

🏈Bend-don't-break returns

🏈Unfortunately, the refs are part of the story

7 takeaways from Patriots-Saints 985thesportshub.com/2025/10/12/7...

Barth's 5 things: Patriots need to avoid 'trap game' against Saints What to watch for in the New England Patriots' matchup against the New Orleans Saints this Sunday in Week 6.

🏈Another speed matchup for the defense

🏈Replacing Antonio Gibson in multiple roles

🏈A continuing trend

5 Things I'm looking for in Patriots-Saints 985thesportshub.com/2025/10/10/b...

Drake Maye’s passing chart from yesterday against the Bills (via Next Gen Stats)

6 takeaways from the Patriots upset win over the Bills Biggest takeaways from the Sunday Night Football thriller that saw the New England Patriots beat the Buffalo Bills.

🏈Drake Maye shines in the national spotlight

🏈Recent draft picks, free agent signings step up

🏈Roller coaster moments

6 takeaways from last night's Patriots win over the Bills 985thesportshub.com/2025/10/06/6...