Preview: Patriots 2026 Season Broken Down by Special Guest Andrew Callahan!

New England Patriots face major questions as Christian Gonzalez’s contract saga looms and edge depth remains paper-thin heading into 2026. Can the defense stay strong if Christian Barmore and Milton Williams don’t stay healthy? Nick Cattles and Andrew Callahan break down the impact of Gonzalez’s extension standoff, expose concerns over the lack of proven edge rushers, and debate whether Mike Vrabel’s in-game management will be enough against stronger AFC competition this year. Is New England’s run defense the Achilles’ heel that could derail their playoff hopes? On offense, Drake Maye stands poised for a Year 3 leap with a revitalized wide receiver corps featuring A.J. Brown and Romeo Doubs, while Rhamondre Stevenson aims to spark the ground game. Will the offensive line and tight end depth hold up for a deep postseason run? Andrew Callahan offers predictions for the Patriots’ playoff path and weighs in on coordinator Zak Kuhr’s ability to adjust under pressure. **Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms** **🎧 https://lockedonpodcasts.com/podcasts/locked-on-patriots/** **Locked On NFL League-Wide: Every Team, Fantasy, Draft, & More** **🎧 https://lockedonpodcasts.com/leagues/nfl/** **#patriots #newenglandpatriots** ### **Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!** **Indeed** **Listeners of this show get a $75 Sponsored Job Credit to help give your job the premium placement it deserves at** http://Indeed.com/podcast**.** **PrizePicks**  Visit https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/LOCKEDONNFL **and use code LOCKEDONNFL and get $150 if you win your first $5 lineup!** **KALSHI** **For a limited time,Download the Kalshi app and use code \[LOCKEDON] to get $10 when you trade $10.** **Gametime** **Today's episode is brought to you by Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDON for $20 off your first purchase.** **FanDuel** **College football Saturdays are already packed with reasons to get excited, and this season, FanDuel is giving fans even more ways to get in on every matchup. Join all the action at** https://FANDUEL.COM  ***FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN)*** Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.