In the latest episode of the Greg Bedard Patriots Podcast with Nick Cattles, Greg and Nick preview the Patriots 2023 season. They tackle the recent news about Jack Jones' dropped gun charges, share their optimistic takes on the Patriots. Additionally, they explore the Patriots' potential journey to the playoffs and voice their concerns about possible pitfalls. The episode rounds up with a look at the team's x-factors and predictions for the AFC East standings. The duo wraps up with their anticipated game picks for the Patriots vs. Eagles Week 1 showdown in Foxboro.

EPISODE TIMELINE:

0:00 Intro
0:05 Jack Jones charges dropped
10:50 Three things that give you confidence about this team
23:10 Three things that worry you about the Patriots
28:45 3 x-factors for this team
35:10 Pick the AFC East standings
41:30 Season Prediction
45:20 FanDuel Game Pick: NE +4 UNDERDOGS, O/U: 45

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