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Every New England Patriots conversation from the day's podcasts. One playlist.

The Cutdown listens to leading NFL podcasts every morning, keeps only the parts about your team, the Patriots, and cuts them into one playlist.

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This week in Patriots talk

The shows spent the week breaking down the Patriots' season opener against the defending champion Seahawks. Christian Gonzalez's contract extension dominated early talk, with discussion about how the deal came together and what it means for the defense. The conversation also touched on the Patriots offense with the addition of AJ Brown and concerns about the offensive line, along with injury updates on some key players heading into Week 1.

Written by The Cutdown's reader from this week's clips.

12 clips · 51 min. Some clips only play in the app.

In this week's clips: Christian Gonzalez, Drake Maye, A.J. Brown, Will Campbell, Alijah Vera-Tucker, Morgan Moses, Leonard Williams, TreVeyon Henderson.

How it works

Only the Patriots talk. Every morning.

8 shows this morning1,300 minutes listened. 25 minutes kept.

1We listen to the NFL's biggest podcasts
Heed the CallThe Pat McAfee ShowNFL DailyThe Ryen Russillo ShowGreen Light with Chris LongBill Simmons PodcastPardon My TakeThe Mina Kimes ShowThe Ringer NFL ShowThe Athletic Football ShowFirst Things First
2We find the Patriots conversations
BillsBills vs. Texans Week 1 preview
PatriotsChristian Gonzalez signs record cornerback extension
DolphinsJacob Rodriguez Dolphins rookie linebacker sleeper
JetsAFC East season predictions and Jets playoff chances
PatriotsRapoport breaks down how the Gonzalez deal came together
BillsAFC East season predictions
PatriotsSeahawks vs. Patriots Week 1 opener preview

Scanned 8 shows · Cut 21h 15m · Kept 25m

Everything that isn't Patriots talk gets cut. Sorry, Bills, Dolphins, Jets.

3We create one Patriots playlist for you every morning
Your Patriots Feed
Wednesday, September 9
25 min
today
  • Christian Gonzalez signs record cornerback extensionNFL Daily · 3 min
  • Rapoport breaks down how the Gonzalez deal came togetherThe Pat McAfee Show · 5 min
  • Seahawks vs. Patriots Week 1 opener previewHeed the Call · 3 min
  • Patriots offensive line and AJ Brown debutHeed the Call · 6 min
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11 NFL shows monitored/ seven mornings a week/ you pick the shows and the minutes

Talked Patriots most this week: Heed the Call (4), NFL Daily (3), The Pat McAfee Show (3).

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Common questions

Which podcasts get reviewed for Patriots conversations?

Bill Simmons Podcast, The Ryen Russillo Show, Pardon My Take, Heed the Call, The Mina Kimes Show, The Ringer NFL Show, The Athletic Football Show, The Pat McAfee Show, NFL Daily, Green Light with Chris Long, First Things First. Any time one of them has a substantive Patriots conversation, it becomes a clip.

What are the best Patriots podcasts right now?

Going by who actually talked about the Patriots this week: Heed the Call (4), NFL Daily (3), The Pat McAfee Show (3). The Cutdown reads all of the big national shows every morning and pulls the Patriots parts into one playlist, so you get the best of every one of them.

What are people saying about the Patriots today?

Lately: Christian Gonzalez signs record cornerback extension, Rapoport breaks down how the Gonzalez deal came together, Seahawks vs. Patriots Week 1 opener preview. Press play at the top of this page to hear it, or get the app for the full playlist every morning.

When is it ready?

By about 6:30am Eastern, seven mornings a week.

Is it free? Do I need an account?

Free, and no account. Your follows and history stay on your phone.

Is this an official New England Patriots app?

No. The Cutdown is independent and not affiliated with the New England Patriots or the NFL. We just listen to the podcasts so you don't have to skip around.

Is there an Android version?

iPhone only for now.

Do you rehost the audio?

No. Every clip plays from the show's own servers, exactly like a podcast app, and every clip credits the show and links the full episode. We send listeners to shows.

Can I follow other teams too?

Yes, in the app. Follow as many teams as you want, NBA included, plus individual players, and every morning they all land in one playlist.

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