Why do the Patriots want to be more like Ninjas, and how will legalized sports gambling impact the NFL?

Today on Quick Slants the Podcast Jerod Mayo joins Tom E. Curran and Phil Perry to discuss the Patriots bringing in martial expert Joe Kim as a pass-rushing consultant. Jerod also explains why he is still not worried about Tom Brady or Rob Gronkowski being absent at volunteer workouts. Then Tom E. Curran talks with the Sports Handle’s Editor in Chief, Brett Smiley, about how legalized sports gambling will impact the NFL. (1:00) Jerod Mayo weighs in on Tom Brady and Rob Gronkowski skipping volunteer workouts, whether it will impact their progress. (6:00) Is Brady missing out on a chance to gel with Jordan Mathews by skipping these workouts? (8:50) Jerod insists Tom Brady missing these workouts is not a big deal. (10:00) With Rob Gronkowski turning 29, Jerod Mayo gives his opinion on just how long he can be elite and healthy. (14:45) Our crew discusses the Patriots bringing in martial expert Joe Kim as a pass-rushing consultant (22:00) Tom E. Curran talks with Sports Handle’s Editor in Chief, Brett Smiley, about how legalized sports gambling will impact the NFL, and when he thinks it could be available in Massachusetts.