🏈 How the Patriots Built a Winner Around Drake May | NFL Trends, Ravens Rise & Tribute to Tagliabue
Welcome back to The Best Football Show with Brian Baldinger — better known as Baldy NFL across all social media platforms! In this episode, Baldy breaks down everything you need to know coming out of Week 10 of the NFL season — from the Patriots’ transformation to the Baltimore Ravens’ resurgence, and a heartfelt tribute to the late Commissioner Paul Tagliabue, who helped grow football into the global powerhouse it is today. Baldy starts in Tampa Bay, where the New England Patriots are quietly showing the blueprint for rebuilding a franchise the right way. With rookie sensation Drake May, head coach Mike Vrabel, and key additions like Travion Henderson, Will Campbell, and Stefon Diggs, the Patriots have completely flipped the script — proving that smart drafting, disciplined coaching, and a balanced attack can rebuild any team. Then, Baldy explains why the NFL is officially a tight end–driven league. From the Rams using four tight ends to the Eagles, Raiders, and Seattle Seahawks leaning on jumbo packages, the formula for success now starts with versatile TEs who can block, protect, and make plays. Teams like Detroit, Philadelphia, and Seattle have embraced that power identity — running more, protecting better, and winning consistently. Next, we turn to Denver and Kansas City. The Broncos’ defensive front has become one of the league’s most dominant units, leading the NFL with 46 sacks. Baldy dives into how Vance Joseph’s defensive line rotation, featuring Benito, Cooper, and Zach Allen, is wreaking havoc across the league — and how defensive line depth has become the new currency of winning football. And speaking of defensive dominance, the Baltimore Ravens are back in playoff form. After starting 1–5, Baltimore has ripped off three straight wins while allowing fewer than 20 points in 20 straight games. Lamar Jackson is back to MVP form, Roquan Smith is everywhere, and young stars like Kyle Hamilton and Mike Green are proving that elite defense never goes out of style. Finally, Baldy closes with a powerful tribute to Paul Tagliabue, the visionary commissioner who expanded the league to 32 teams and brought American football to the global stage with NFL Europe. Baldy shares personal stories from his time broadcasting in Europe and reflects on Tagliabue’s lasting impact on the game’s international growth. 👉 Subscribe and hit the bell for more film breakdowns, insights, and stories from across the NFL! 📱 Follow Baldy on all platforms: @BaldyNFL 🎧 Download the free Audacy App and search for The Best Football Show to listen daily. Timestamps: 0:00 Intro & NFL Week 10 Recap 2:15 Patriots’ Blueprint for Success with Drake May 8:00 How Tight Ends Are Changing the NFL 15:45 Broncos’ Dominant Defensive Line 20:10 Ravens’ Defensive Turnaround & Lamar’s MVP Form 25:30 Tribute to Paul Tagliabue & Global Football Growth 30:00 Closing Thoughts & Week 11 Preview ► Subscribe to BaldysBreakdowns - / @baldysbreakdowns ► Follow my BaldysBreakdowns Twitter account - https://x.com/BaldysBreakdown ► Follow my BaldysBreakdowns Facebook page - https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?... ► Subscribe to Audacy Sports - / @audacysports