What are realistic expectations for the Patriots' defense this season? Plus, how we feel about the Gonzalez contract situation?

The Patriots are under one week away from their 2026 season opener against the Seattle Seahawks, a Super Bowl rematch at Lumen Field. Despite preseason now being in the rearview mirror, Christian Gonzalez still awaits an agreement with the Patriots for a contract extension. Mike is joined by the Pats Interference podcast host and Boston Herald reporter Andrew Callahan to take a bigger picture view of the Patriots defense, and how they evolve in year 2 of the Zak Kuhr era. What did the guys like this summer and what bothered them? A really detailed conversation that is, eventually, capped by the two sharing their feelings and reporting on the Christian Gonzalez situation. Is Gonzalez in the right? Are the Kraft’s playing their cards well? Is it all going to plan or is it time to panic? The guys break it down. Don’t miss part 1 of this season preview where the guys looked at the offense on Pats Interference! 00:00 Intro 04:16 Was this a good summer for the Patriots defense? 11:09 How this defense evolves 15:55 Quick tip from Drake Maye! 16:27 PrizePicks 18:50 Will they embrace the blitz? 22:09 Can they handle more tight ends? 25:07 What the Patriots can take from last season 28:14 Which parts of the defense do you feel the worse and better about? 37:40 Latest on the Gonzalez saga + chances he sits out Week 1 43:22 Final tip from Drake and Anne Michael Maye!  43:52 Is Christian Gonzalez in the right? Or do the Kraft’s know what they’re doing? 1:00:13 Thanks for watching! The All 32 NFL Podcast on CLNS Media is Powered by:  💰 PrizePicks - Sign up at http://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/CLNS & Download the app today and use code CLNS to get $150 instantly in lineups when you win your first $5 lineup! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices