Tom Curran and Phil Perry are taking a closer look at the flurry of free agent signings the Patriots made last week and rank them. Later, they're joined by George Chahrouri of Pro Football Focus Forecast to settle the debate: Did the Patriots overspend on their unprecedented haul?

2:10 - Ranking the Patriots free agent signings. Which additions stand to help the team more?

12:10 - After filling some of the gaps on offense, how will Cam Newton and Jarrett Stidham respond? And is Mac Jones still in the picture?

17:43 - Phil explains why he's passing on some of the top wide receivers in the draft.

25:30 - George Chahrouri from Pro Football Focus Forecast jumps on the pod to put Bill Belichick's recent spending spree into perspective, and things get heated.

38:12 - Regardless of whether or not the Patriots overspent, will they be better this season and if so, how much better?

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Podcast brouhaha! Battle erupts over Patriots spending splurge