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21 Jan 2025 | Why is hiring Josh McDaniels the best move for the Patriots offense? | 00:46:30 | |
*Today's podcast was recorded before reports that the Patriots have hired Josh McDaniels as their next OC came out.* Tom E. Curran sits down with Phil Perry to discuss the Patriots next offensive coordinator, and what their priorities should be in free agency and the NFL Draft. Later, Tom sits down with Brian Hoyer to discuss the key qualities that make up a great offensive coordinator. Plus, Tom and Brian discuss the final four teams left in the NFL Playoffs and what separates them from the rest of the league. 00:10: Tom E. Curran details latest report that the Patriots have hired Josh McDaniels as their next OC. ____________________________________________________________________ 2:00: Tom and Phil weigh in on the Patriots top 5 offensive coordinator candidates, including the leading candidate, Josh McDaniels 7:30: What position should the Patriots go after with the No. 4 pick 19:30: Brian Hoyer Interview: 3 qualities that make a great offensive coordinator 35:00: Common denominator for the final 4 NFL teams left in the playoffs 39:00: Are the Commanders a good comp for the Patriots right now? WATCH every episode of the Patriots Talk podcast on YouTube Follow NBC Sports Boston: | |||
12 Jan 2025 | Instant reaction to the Patriots hiring Mike Vrabel: Just what the patient needs | 00:16:23 | |
Tom Curran and Phil Perry react to the Patriots hiring Mike Vrabel as their next head coach. WATCH every episode of the Patriots Talk podcast on YouTube Follow NBC Sports Boston: | |||
31 Dec 2024 | Hoyer: Patriots shouldn’t make change for change’s sake | 00:35:34 | |
Tom Curran talks with Brian Hoyer to get his 3-step plan to fix the Patriots’ offense. What can the Patriots do to elevate Drake Maye next season? 1:30-Hoyer's 3-step plan to fix the Patriots’ offense 4:00-3 areas of improvement for Drake Maye 15:00-Cons of replacing Alex Van Pelt 18:00-How do the Patriots attract free agents? WATCH every episode of the Patriots Talk podcast on YouTube Follow NBC Sports Boston: | |||
09 Jan 2025 | Do the Patriots have to sell themselves to Mike Vrabel? | 00:33:23 | |
Tom Curran and Phil Perry discuss the latest news surrounding the Patriots’ search for a new head coach. What should they be looking for in an offensive coordinator? How will Patriots players react to Mike Vrabel?
2:00-Breaking down the OC candidates 12:00-When will the backbiting stop with the Patriots? 21:30-What if it’s not Mike Vrabel or Ben Johnson? 24:00-How will players react to Vrabel?
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04 Nov 2024 | Maye's performance in loss to Titans shows the future is now for Patriots | 00:34:44 | |
1:00 - What was mood in locker room after loss? 10:00 - Why the Patriots need to have "unbelievable" offseason 16:00 - Breaking down Drake Maye's performance 25:00 - Are continued penalties taking a toll on Jerod mayo? WATCH every episode of the Patriots Talk podcast on YouTube Follow NBC Sports Boston: | |||
31 Oct 2024 | Will the Patriots take a step back if Maye can’t play vs Titans? | 00:22:54 | |
Does Drake Maye have a real chance to play against the Titans on Sunday? Tom Curran and Phil Perry discuss the latest regarding Maye being in concussion protocol. They also debate the similarities between the Titans and Patriots, and what the Patriots should do at the trade deadline. :30-What are the chances Drake Maye plays on Sunday? 3:30-How similar are the Patriots and Titans? 10:30-Making sense of the WR struggles this season 16:00-Should the Patriots be dealing players at the deadline? WATCH every episode of the Patriots Talk podcast on YouTube Follow NBC Sports Boston: | |||
06 Jan 2025 | Instant reaction to the Patriots dismissal of Jerod Mayo | 00:29:40 | |
Tom Curran, Phil Perry, Ted Johnson and Michael Holley react to the firing of head coach Jerod Mayo after just one season. They discuss why the Krafts made the decision, Mike Vrabel and losing out on the No. 1 pick. 1:00 - Initial reaction to Patriots firing Mayo 17:00 - Why did the Patriots fire Mayo? 25:00 - Patriots lose out on No. 1 pick with win over Bills WATCH every episode of the Patriots Talk podcast on YouTube Follow NBC Sports Boston: | |||
19 Nov 2024 | Behind the numbers on Drake Maye’s hot NFL start | 00:21:32 | |
Tom Curran talks with Ben Baldwin who runs the Computer Cowboy account on X to get his opinion on what the numbers say about the protection Drake Maye is getting and whether the Patriots should be more aggressive on 4th down going forward. Later, we catch up with Joe Cardona for another round of irrelevant questions. 1:30-Ben Baldwin explains how the Patriots pass protection stacks up against the rest of the NFL 6:00-Should the Patriots let Drake Maye run more? 13:30-Maximizing Maye being on a rookie contract 18:15-Irrelevant questions with Joe Cardona WATCH every episode of the Patriots Talk podcast on YouTube Follow NBC Sports Boston: | |||
29 Oct 2024 | Midseason awards and where do the Pats add next in rebuild with Steve Palazzolo | 00:28:50 | |
Tom Curran shares his thoughts on why he’s found this Patriots season frustrating so far before welcoming in The 33rd Team’s Steve Palazzolo to break down what the numbers say about Drake Maye and the Patriots wide receivers through eight weeks, and share their midseason NFL awards picks.
6:25- Steve Palazzolo breaks down what he’s seen from the Pats receivers so far this year 11:40- How impressed have you been with Drake Maye through three starts? 14:50- How afraid are you that offensive line issues are going to ‘ruin’ Maye? 17:05- Would you stick with Alex Van Pelt at offensive coordinator after this season? 19:45- How should the Patriots go about adding more talent to this roster? 21:50- Steve shares his surprises, disappointments, and picks for NFL awards at midseason WATCH every episode of the Patriots Talk podcast on YouTube Follow NBC Sports Boston: | |||
19 Dec 2024 | Would a ‘football overlord’ be a solution for reeling Patriots brain trust? | 00:23:38 | |
Tom Curran and Phil Perry preview the Patriots’ upcoming matchup against Josh Allen and the Bills on Sunday. Later, they debate whether the Patriots should target a ‘football overlord’ this offseason. 2:00-Our wish list for the Patriots on Sunday 9:00-Getting Jerod Mayo and Alex Van Pelt on the same page 15:00-Should the Patriots hire a ‘football overlord’ this offseason? WATCH every episode of the Patriots Talk podcast on YouTube Follow NBC Sports Boston: | |||
07 Oct 2024 | The Aftermath: Patriots pick the worst time for sloppy performance | 00:41:28 | |
Tom Curran and Phil Perry react to another tough loss for the New England Patriots in Week 5 vs. the Miami Dolphins.
1:00- Tom breaks down why the refs made the correct call overturning Ja’Lynn Polk’s TD catch, and reacts to the team’s completely undisciplined play in the loss 8:00- Phil shares what the energy in the locker room was like after the game – where is this team’s lack of discipline coming from? 17:50- Are Jerod Mayo and Alex Van Pelt on the same page? 28:40- Is it time for Drake Maye? 34:35- Tom and Phil share their ‘Stock Watch’ picks for Week 5 – who’s up and who’s down? WATCH every episode of the Patriots Talk podcast on YouTube Follow NBC Sports Boston: | |||
11 Nov 2024 | The Aftermath: 'Hopeful', 'jubilant' Patriots come away with all-around win vs. Bears | 00:25:45 | |
Tom E. Curran and Phil Perry react to a surprisingly dominant, all-around 19-3 Patriots’ win over the Bears. The guys discuss whether the win is a sign the team is finally on the upswing and react to an impressive performance by Drake Maye on and off the field. 3:10- Phil shares his thoughts on a ‘jubilant’ Patriots locker room, and a ‘tumultuous’ Bears team 7:00- Does this win mean the Patriots are finally on the upswing? 14:45- How impressed were you with Drake Maye’s performance? 18:55- Drake Maye’s leadership ability is starting to come into focus 24:00- Stock Watch for Week 10 WATCH every episode of the Patriots Talk podcast on YouTube Follow NBC Sports Boston: | |||
28 Oct 2024 | The Aftermath: Pats pull off comeback win vs Jets - what does it mean going forward? | 00:27:41 | |
Tom Curran and Phil Perry react to the Patriots’ comeback win against the Jets to improve to 2-6 on the year. After a week with a lot of behind-the-scenes drama, is this win enough to right the ship? And what does the loss of Drake Maye mean for the team’s success in the near-term?
1:00- What does this win mean for the Patriots going forward this season? 5:00- What do we make of another bad afternoon from the receivers’ group? 8:22- Did Jerod Mayo earn any ‘redemption’ with this win after calling the team “soft” last week? 16:15- Reacting to Drake Maye’s concussion 20:30- What to make of the Jets and Aaron Rodgers after another disastrous loss WATCH every episode of the Patriots Talk podcast on YouTube Follow NBC Sports Boston: | |||
10 Mar 2025 | Pats reportedly snag Harold Landry, but DK, Davante and Stanley won’t be coming | 00:29:58 | |
Tom Curran and Phil Perry give immediate reaction to the moves around the NFL and discuss how it impacts the Patriots' offseason plans.
1:00-What are the Patriots getting in Harold Landry? 5:00-Impact of not being able to get Ronnie Stanley 14:00-Reaction to DK Metcalf and Davante Adams WATCH every episode of the Patriots Talk podcast on YouTube Follow NBC Sports Boston: | |||
28 Jan 2025 | Edelman weighs in on Chiefs vs. Pats, Drake Maye, Brady-Mahomes | 00:26:25 | |
Julian Edelman joins Tom Curran ahead of Super Bowl LIX to discuss the Chiefs-Patriots debate, Tom Brady vs. Patrick Mahomes and Drake Maye teaming up with Josh McDaniels next season 4:00 - Edelman weighs in on the Brady-Mahomes debate, Eagles-Chiefs Super Bowl matchup 13:30 - What does Edelman think of decision to fire Mayo and hire Vrabel? 18:30 - How will Drake Maye look after working with Josh McDaniels? WATCH every episode of the Patriots Talk podcast on YouTube Follow NBC Sports Boston: | |||
27 Feb 2025 | Combine Phil on Patriots' final say, Tee Higgins and tortured movie quotes | 00:34:40 | |
Phil Perry joins Tom Curran from the NFL Combine to share his insights from the week. They discuss Eliot Wolf's comments about having final say on the Patriots' roster decisions, as well as the team's plans for spending in free agency. They also addressed reports that the Patriots are not targeting wide receiver Tee Higgins in the offseason 1:00 - Breaking down Eliot Wolf's comments on the roster and Ja'Lynn Polk 15:00 - Reacting to report that Patriots will not pursue Tee Higgins 29:00 - Will Patriots poor report card results impact free agency? WATCH every episode of the Patriots Talk podcast on YouTube Follow NBC Sports Boston: | |||
12 Jan 2025 | Matt Cassel says Vrabel will add instant stability and accountability to Patriots | 00:11:33 | |
Tom Curran talks with Matt Cassel to get his reaction to the Patriots hiring Mike Vrabel. Why is this the right move by the Patriots? 1:00-Matt Cassel on his time playing with Mike Vrabel 3:30-Any concern with hiring a defensive coach? 7:30-How much control will Vrabel have? WATCH every episode of the Patriots Talk podcast on YouTube Follow NBC Sports Boston: | |||
18 Feb 2025 | Do the Patriots need more bang for their buck from running back room? | 00:31:53 | |
Tom Curran and Phil Perry debate ALL the options for the Patriots at RB next season. 2:00-Is the Tee Higgins dream dead? 5:00-RB a sneaky offseason priority for the Patriots 12:30-Is drafting a RB the right move? 23:30-Need for a third QB? WATCH every episode of the Patriots Talk podcast on YouTube Follow NBC Sports Boston: | |||
15 Apr 2025 | Did Mike Vrabel tip Patriots’ hand in pre-draft press conference? | 00:17:37 | |
Tom Curran and Phil Perry react to what we heard from Mike Vrabel as his press conference on Tuesday. What did we learn about how the Patriots will handle the No. 4 pick in the NFL Draft? 1:00-Mike Vrabel sees starting LTs in the draft 8:00-Vrabel on how aggressive the Patriots will be in the draft 9:00-Which players would the Patriots take at No. 4? 11:45-You can’t win with a bunch of ‘good’ dudes WATCH every episode of the Patriots Talk podcast on YouTube Follow NBC Sports Boston: | |||
17 Dec 2024 | Scott Pioli weighs in on how Patriots' process should proceed | 00:35:06 | |
Tom Curran talks with Scott Pioli to get an inside perspective of how the Patriots evaluate their organization at the end of the season and what changes may need to be made with their staff and roster. Later, we get Scott’s reaction to Bill Belichick joining UNC. 3:00-What was Scott Pioli’s experience with the Krafts? 12:00-What would Pioli’s plan be for the Patriots? 27:00- Reaction to Bill Belichick coaching at UNC 30:30-Should the Patriots draft Travis Hunter? WATCH every episode of the Patriots Talk podcast on YouTube Follow NBC Sports Boston: | |||
14 Jan 2025 | EXCLUSIVE: Mike Vrabel on how he'll stop Patriots blame game: 'Blame me' | 00:26:16 | |
Tom Curran sits down with the 16th head coach in Patriots franchise history, Mike Vrabel, before welcoming in Phil Perry to break down all we learned from the head coach's introductory press conference.
0:35- Tom talks with Mike Vrabel in an exclusive 1-on-1 interview 7:00- Tom and Phil share their thoughts on Vrabel's introductory press conference and predict who might make up his coaching staff 11:15- What kind of working relationship will Vrabel and Eliot Wolf have this year? What kind of offense does Vrabel want to build? 14:30- What did Vrabel mean by the Patriots "need to be good enough to take advantage of bad football"? Are we getting 'call-backs' to Bill Belichick with comments like these? 21:50- How many players on the current roster will bristle with Vrabel's coaching style? WATCH every episode of the Patriots Talk podcast on YouTube Follow NBC Sports Boston: | |||
30 Jan 2025 | Who are some of the big names the Patriots could target in trades? | 00:35:45 | |
The Patriots offseason makeover continues! Tom Curran and Phil Perry debate MULTIPLE scenarios for the Patriots this offseason, which big names could they target? 1:00-Which players could the Patriots acquire via trade? 7:00-How do the Patriots convince players to come here? 11:00-The insanity of the WR market 24:00-Andy Reid vs. Bill Belichick debate WATCH every episode of the Patriots Talk podcast on YouTube Follow NBC Sports Boston: | |||
12 Nov 2024 | Brian Hoyer discusses Drake Maye taking the next step as Patriots’ franchise QB | 00:29:25 | |
The Patriots get back on track with a win over the Bears; how much will it impact their confidence going forward? Tom Curran and Brian Hoyer debate that and discuss what they’ve seen in the leadership from Drake Maye and his potential to be a franchise QB. 1:00-Was the win over the Bears validation for Jerod Mayo? 5:45-Where is Drake Maye on the franchise QB curve? 9:00-Assessing the offense being installed by Alex Van Pelt 15:30-In what areas are the Patriots better than last year? WATCH every episode of the Patriots Talk podcast on YouTube Follow NBC Sports Boston: | |||
22 Oct 2024 | The Big O joins to assess the mess with the Patriots | 00:35:53 | |
Tom Curran and Glenn Ordway discuss the state of the Patriots and debate where they go from here. Are they in a better or worse spot than last season? If Drake Maye is the “perfect” fit for this team, how do the Patriots maximize his potential?
1:00-What can we learn from Patriots teams of the past? 5:00-Glenn Ordway on the state of the Patriots 9:00-Are the Patriots in a better or worse spot than last season? 15:00-Why Drake Maye is the perfect fit for this team Watch on YT: https://youtu.be/OAvj7eevOi4 WATCH every episode of the Patriots Talk podcast on YouTube Follow NBC Sports Boston: | |||
11 Feb 2025 | Revisiting Brady vs. Mahomes, and a deep-dive on the MVP vote with Mike Sando | 00:58:48 | |
Tom Curran and Phil Perry react to the Eagles’ dominance in Super Bowl LIX and what the Patriots can learn for Philly’s roster building, plus why the QB GOAT debate is dead. Then, Tom is joined by The Athletic’s Mike Sando to debate who deserved to win NFL MVP this year: Josh Allen or Lamar Jackson.
1:00- What lessons should the Patriots learn from how the Eagles and Chiefs played in Super Bowl LIX? 11:50- The Eagles’ Super Bowl victory shows the importance of depth-drafting for success in the NFL (and explains what went wrong for the Patriots!) 25:30- Revisiting the GOAT QB debate after a disastrous night for Patrick Mahomes 33:35- Mike Sando joins to debate Tom on the ‘correct’ way to think about MVP voting WATCH every episode of the Patriots Talk podcast on YouTube Follow NBC Sports Boston: | |||
01 Apr 2025 | Robert Kraft bubbles over with optimism at NFL owners meetings | 00:30:04 | |
Tom Curran and Phil Perry react to what they heard from Mike Vrabel and Robert Kraft this week. Are the hopes for playoffs this season realistic? Also, they debate whether we have a better idea of what position the Patriots will target at No. 4. 2:00- Are Robert Kraft’s hopes for playoffs realistic? 7:45-What did we learn about who has final say at the draft? 12:00-Debating which position the Patriots should target at No. 4 17:30-Kraft talks succession plans WATCH every episode of the Patriots Talk podcast on YouTube Follow NBC Sports Boston: | |||
10 Oct 2024 | Will Alex Van Pelt, Patriots give Drake Maye the green light to create? | 00:12:52 | |
Tom Curran and Phil Perry react to Patriots offensive coordinator Alex Van Pelt’s press conference on Thursday morning, and more about the team’s decision to make the move to Drake Maye at quarterback.
1:05- Tom and Phil offer immediate reaction to Alex Van Pelt’s press conference and the decision to go to Drake Maye at QB 3:05- Why the team feels confident about Maye’s chances of success against the Texans pass rush 6:25- Is Alex Van Pelt going to be okay with Maye playing ‘off-script’ in this offense? 7:35- How much of an issue is it that the news came out before Jerod Mayo was ready to share it? 10:45- Is there any chance of an upset vs. the Texans? WATCH every episode of the Patriots Talk podcast on YouTube Follow NBC Sports Boston: | |||
14 Oct 2024 | Big day for Maye-niacs as Pats rookie goes off in first start | 00:47:04 | |
Drake Maye had an encouraging first start with the Patriots. Tom Curran and Phil Perry break down the rookie's impressive performance and discuss Alex Van Pelt's playcalling. Plus, hear from Boston College football head coach Bill O'Brien.
2:00 - Did the Patriots wait too long to start Drake Maye? 9:00 - How was Van Pelt's playcalling for Maye? 19:00 - What's going on with the defense? Why do penalties continue to be an issue? 33:00 - Bill O'Brien on Drake Maye, Jerod Mayo and BC football WATCH every episode of the Patriots Talk podcast on YouTube Follow NBC Sports Boston: | |||
16 Oct 2024 | Despite the Drake Maye bright spot, Patriots are barely on the road to ‘good’ | 00:35:05 | |
The Drake Maye era has begun! What do people around the league think of the potential of Drake Maye? Tom Curran and Phil Perry discuss that and how the other holes on the Patriots’ roster will impact their future. 1:30-What did Louis Riddick think of Drake Maye’s first start? WATCH every episode of the Patriots Talk podcast on YouTube Follow NBC Sports Boston: | |||
17 Oct 2024 | Despite the rebuild, are Patriots maintaining urgency in 2024? | 00:28:39 | |
Tom Curran welcomes in WEEI’s Meghan Ottolini to take a big picture look at how Jerod Mayo and the Patriots are grappling with a rebuilding season on and off the field.
2:00- What does it say about the team’s sense of urgency that they didn’t even consider trading for Davante Adams or Amari Cooper? Is it the right move or is the team being too ‘accepting’ of losing? 10:00- What to make of the team’s continued issues with penalties this season – are they signaling disfunction behind the scenes? 15:15- Evaluating this year’s first-round QB class’s success after sub-par results the last few seasons 20:50- Comparing Drake Maye’s level of resiliency to Mac Jones’ in his time with the Patriots 27:00- Total Insight: Tom and Meghan make their picks on some over/under bets for Sunday’s Patriots-Jaguars game WATCH every episode of the Patriots Talk podcast on YouTube Follow NBC Sports Boston: | |||
10 Mar 2025 | NFL tampering period begins: Patriots get their guys... just not the ones we were expecting | 00:29:34 | |
The NFL tampering period is finally here and the Patriots are busy making moves... just not the ones we were expecting. Tom Curran and Phil Perry break down everything we've seen from the team and around the league over the last 24 hours.
1:00- Was it a net benefit that the Patriots pivoted to shoring up the defense to start free agency? 6:00- Breaking down the 'culture adds' that Mike Vrabel and company have signed so far 10:55- Why Milton Williams, Harold Landry, Morgan Moses and Carlton Davis are solid additions 23:30- Where does the team look now at wide receiver? 27:20- Why the Justin Fields and Sam Darnold signings are great news for Patriots fans WATCH every episode of the Patriots Talk podcast on YouTube Follow NBC Sports Boston: | |||
26 Mar 2025 | Going deep on Diggs signing; how does this affect Patriots move at No. 4? | 00:39:28 | |
Tom E. Curran and Phil Perry share their thoughts on the Patriots’ 3-year, $69M deal with Stefon Diggs. They dive into how this move influences the team’s No. 4 draft pick and what would define a successful season for Diggs in the year ahead. 2:00 - How does Diggs signing impact the Patriots' draft strategy? 11:00 - What would a successful season look like for Diggs? 14:00 - Concern level for Diggs' in the huddle 27:00 - Why signing Diggs was the right move WATCH every episode of the Patriots Talk podcast on YouTube Follow NBC Sports Boston: | |||
05 Dec 2024 | Exclusive interview: Jerod Mayo sits down to discuss first season as Patriots head coach | 00:20:53 | |
Tom Curran sits down with Jerod Mayo to discuss a variety of topics around his first year as head coach of the New England Patriots. 1:00-Has the job been harder than you expected it to be? 6:00-Has the media scrutiny been tough to deal with? 10:40-What conversations with ownership have been like this year 12:25-Rapid fire questions for Mayo WATCH every episode of the Patriots Talk podcast on YouTube Follow NBC Sports Boston: | |||
07 Feb 2025 | Patriots 'got the right guy' hiring Josh McDaniels, Exclusive with Kyle Van Noy and Kyle Hamilton | 00:18:07 | |
That's a wrap down in New Orleans! Tom E. Curran and Phil Perry are bringing you a final episode of the Patriots Talks Podcast from Super Bowl LIX. They discuss some of their interview highlights from the week and preview the Patriots' upcoming season. Later, Tom is joined by Kyle Van Noy and Kyle Hamilton to discuss this year's Super Bowl, Van Noy's long career and answer a few questions from the 'Jumbo Gumbo' pot. 00:30: Catching up with Phil Perry about his conversation with Drake Maye 03:00: Curran gets animated when discussing the criticism around the Patriots hiring Josh McDaniels back as OC 07:30: Phil Perry on why it won't be acceptable if the Patriots get under 6 wins in 2025 9:47: Kyle Van Noy and Kyle Hamilton join Tom, and Van Noy picks his winner for Super Bowl LIX 12:12: Kyle Hamilton talks about looking up to Kyle Van Noy and the success he's had in the league 16:00: Hamilton answers his dream Super Bowl Halftime performer, and the most memorable poster Kyle Van Noy had as a kid WATCH every episode of the Patriots Talk podcast on YouTube Follow NBC Sports Boston: | |||
06 Mar 2025 | Free agent preview and a taste of Phil’s film session with Scar | 00:46:50 | |
Tom Curran talks with Phil Perry about the latest intel he’s got regarding Will Campbell playing tackle in the NFL. Later, they rank the Patriots needs and debate who they could target in free agency. 1:00-Can Will Campbell play tackle at the next level in the NFL? 19:00-Ranking the Patriots’ biggest needs 24:00-Possible tackle help in free agency 26:00-Exploring WR options in free agency WATCH every episode of the Patriots Talk podcast on YouTube Follow NBC Sports Boston: | |||
13 Mar 2025 | What do Andrews release and Patriots FA adds say about team's direction? | 00:26:43 | |
Tom Curran and Phil Perry react to the news of the Patriots moving on from David Andrews. They also give their takeaways from the Patriots’ availability on Thursday. 1:00 - Reaction to the Patriots releasing David Andrews 9:00 - Examining Eliot Wolf’s role 12:30 - Mike Vrabel wants free agents that want to come here 21:00 - Reacting to Andrews' farewell social media post WATCH every episode of the Patriots Talk podcast on YouTube Follow NBC Sports Boston: | |||
04 Apr 2025 | What we gleaned from Patriots trade of Joe Milton III, McDaniels presser | 00:34:25 | |
Tom Curran and Phil Perry share their reactions to the Patriots' trade of QB Joe Milton III. They also discuss Eliot Wolf's perspective on the team's recent moves and explore what the offense might look like under Josh McDaniels. 00:30 - Joe Milton III trade reaction 7:00 - Is Eliot Wolf on thin ice? 13:30 - What will the offense look like under Josh McDaniels 26:00 - Discussing the Patriots Hall of Fame WATCH every episode of the Patriots Talk podcast on YouTube Follow NBC Sports Boston: | |||
04 Mar 2025 | Soooooo... what are the Patriots' Options B, C and D in free agency? | 00:39:43 | |
With NFL free agency a week away, Tom Curran and Phil Perry take a look at where the Patriots stand with some of the big names potentially hitting the market and where the team should look if it strikes out on some of its ‘Option A’ signings.
7:00- With the Bengals placing the franchise tag on Tee Higgins, what’re the next best options for the Pats at receiver? 19:40- If free agency leaves the Patriots without a left tackle, is Will Campbell the right move at fourth overall? 29:30- Or is Travis Hunter too good to pass up on, even if you still need a left tackle? 34:15- Would a contender give you a serious haul to move up to take Hunter? WATCH every episode of the Patriots Talk podcast on YouTube Follow NBC Sports Boston: | |||
20 Mar 2025 | Brian Hoyer says Patriots’ choice at No. 4 is EASY if it’s LT vs. WR | 00:42:43 | |
Tom Curran and Phil Perry talk with Brian Hoyer to get his opinion on how the Patriots can build their offense for success under Drake Maye. 1:00-Hoyer's pick on what a QB wants more, tackle or WR? 7:00-What position has the bigger potential of being a bust at No.4 11:00-How much can the offense improve under Josh McDaniels? 13:00-Making the case for Stefon Diggs 23:00-Potential of Joe Milton WATCH every episode of the Patriots Talk podcast on YouTube Follow NBC Sports Boston: | |||
06 Feb 2025 | Titans writer explains what went wrong for Mike Vrabel in Tennessee | 00:27:45 | |
Tom E. Curran is live from radio row at the Super Bowl in New Orleans with a pair of fresh interviews. First, Tom welcomes Titans senior writer Jim Wyatt to get his perspective on Mike Vrabel's time in Tennessee. Then, former Patriots cornerback Logan Ryan joins Tom to share his thoughts on playing for Mike Vrabel, Drake Maye, Jerod Mayo, and more!
2:40- How quickly can Mike Vrabel turn things around in New England? 6:20- Do the Titans or their fans regret moving on from Vrabel? What went wrong for the head coach in his final 24 games with the team? 9:35- Did Titans players ultimately tune Vrabel's tough-coaching style out towards the end? 15:50- Logan Ryan breaks down the type of player Vrabel will be looking for in New England 20:20- Ryan shares his thoughts on Drake Maye and what went wrong for Jerod Mayo as Patriots head coach WATCH every episode of the Patriots Talk podcast on YouTube Follow NBC Sports Boston: | |||
03 Oct 2024 | Hits keep coming for the Patriots, can they keep it together? | 00:31:46 | |
David Andrews will undergo surgery on his shoulder that could end his 2024 season. How will the Patriots fill the void? Will this impact when Drake Maye plays? Tom Curran and Phil Perry discuss that and much more! WATCH every episode of the Patriots Talk podcast on YouTube Follow NBC Sports Boston: | |||
06 Feb 2025 | Dianna Russini describes how Mike Vrabel's approach may change with Patriots | 00:19:19 | |
Dianna Russini of The Athletic joins Tom Curran and Phil Perry from radio row to discuss Mike Vrabel's leadership style, the potential direction of the team, and whether the Patriots have a realistic shot at landing any high-profile free agents this offseason 1:00 - Dianna Russini on the direction Mike Vrabel could take this Patriots team 12:30 - Will the Patriots be able to land big-name free agents this offseason? WATCH every episode of the Patriots Talk podcast on YouTube Follow NBC Sports Boston: | |||
02 Dec 2024 | The Aftermath: 'Cautious' Patriots continue to coach not to lose in maddening loss to Colts | 00:40:06 | |
Tom Curran and Phil Perry react to the Patriots' 25-24 loss to the Indianapolis Colts to fall to 3-10 heading into the BYE. Mental mistakes, unaggressive coaching and a 19-play TD drive by Anthony Richardson and Indy's offense in the final minutes of the game doomed New England.
5:50- Did the Patriots give this game away with costly mistakes? 8:20- Is cautious coaching the real issue with this team? 15:45- Was sending Joey Slye out there to attempt a 68-yard field goal in the final seconds the right move? 18:50- Does this defensive performance do anything to get DeMarcus Covington off the hot seat? 29:25- Phil breaks down what caused some of the biggest mistakes for New England in the loss 36:15- Stock Watch for Week 13 WATCH every episode of the Patriots Talk podcast on YouTube Follow NBC Sports Boston: | |||
08 Apr 2025 | Athletic reporter breaks down why Travis Hunter is truly an 'ELITE' 'RARE' talent | 00:27:06 | |
Tom Curran and Phil Perry welcome in The Athletic’s Bruce Feldman to discuss his NFL mock draft, which players are the best options for the Patriots at 4th overall, and… some good ole fashion northeast weather talk?
6:15- Why Travis Hunter is truly an elite talent -- regardless of which year he’s being drafted 10:30- Why Abdul Carter is a freak athletic talent on par with Von Miller 13:40- Breaking down whether or not the Patriots would be lampooned for taking Tyler Warren or Tet McMillan 4th overall 20:50- What about Will Campbell or Jalon Carter if New England stays put? 23:45- Would either Josh Conerly or Josh Simmons be worth trading back into the latter portion of the first round late to take? WATCH every episode of the Patriots Talk podcast on YouTube Follow NBC Sports Boston: | |||
24 Dec 2024 | How can the Patriots plan for Maye's development to be maximized? | 00:29:50 | |
Tom Curran and Albert Breer discuss the differences in how the Patriots and Commanders handled their rookie QB. What can the Patriots do to get the most out of Drake Maye. 1:00-Comparing the handling of Drake Maye to Jayden Daniels 6:00-Can the Patriots learn from what the Commanders did with Daniels? 13:00-Is Jerod Mayo off the hot seat? WATCH every episode of the Patriots Talk podcast on YouTube Follow NBC Sports Boston: | |||
23 Dec 2024 | The Aftermath: More good than bad from Pats in frustratingly close loss to Bills? | 00:37:22 | |
Tom Curran and Phil Perry react to the Patriots' 24-21 loss to the Buffalo Bills. New England got off to a quick 14-0 lead, but bad turnovers and questionable decision-making cost the team late in a winnable game... so what do we make of it?
1:00- What should our takeaway be after the Patriots kept it close, but came up short against one of the best teams in the NFL? Did the coaching staff do enough to earn a vote of confidence for next season? 9:20- What do you make of some of the questionable coaching decisions? 13:25- Was the fumbled screen pass for a TD inside New England’s 15-yard line on Drake Maye or Alex Van Pelt? 20:20- Is it fair that the media gives Drake Maye more leeway than they do Jerod Mayo right now? 31:00- Stock Watch for Week 16 WATCH every episode of the Patriots Talk podcast on YouTube Follow NBC Sports Boston: | |||
13 Feb 2025 | Ranking the Patriots as a free agent landing spot | 00:27:26 | |
Tom Curran and Phil Perry take turns making their picks for which AFC QB situation 2025 free agents would want to play with. How do the Patriots convince free agents to come here? Later, STICK AROUND for Tom vs. Phil competing in a variety of events down at Super Bowl radio row...you may even see Matt Cassel! 2:00-AFC QB/situation draft: Who do you want to play with in 2025 in you’re a FA? 11:30-How do free agents feel about Mike Vrabel? 16:00-How do you convince players to come here? 27:30-Tom vs. Phil Super Bowl radio row athletic challenge WATCH every episode of the Patriots Talk podcast on YouTube Follow NBC Sports Boston: | |||
03 Feb 2025 | Live from the Super Bowl, Chris Simms: Drake Maye's drastic year 1 improvement 'proved me wrong' | 00:22:14 | |
Tom Curran and Phil Perry are live from Radio Row ahead of Super Bowl LIX in New Orleans. The guys discuss the news that Myles Garrett has requested a trade and whether or not the Patriots should look to add him. Then, Chris Simms of NBC Sports joins Tom to discuss Brady vs. Mahomes, why Mike Vrabel is a great hire for New England, and explain why he's now a believer in Drake Maye.
2:15- Are the Patriots "back" in the eyes of the NFL with the hiring of Mike Vrabel? 4:05- Why the Patriots should make their best trade offer for Myles Garrett 12:50- Chris Simms reveals who he's taking in a winner-take-all game: Brady or Mahomes 18:35- Why Chris is pumped for the Mike Vrabel era in New England 20:35- Why Simms is impressed with the 'drastic' improvement Drake Maye made in Year 1 WATCH every episode of the Patriots Talk podcast on YouTube Follow NBC Sports Boston: | |||
24 Oct 2024 | Drake Maye faces challenge with Patriots’ crop of young WRs | 00:32:50 | |
How do the Patriots maximize Drake Maye in 2024? Tom Curran and Phil Perry debate that and discuss how the Patriots respond to Jerod Mayo’s “soft” comments? :30-How do the Patriots maximize Drake Maye in 2024? 8:30-How to fix the WR issues 17:30-How will the team respond to Mayo’s “soft” comments? Watch on YT: https://youtu.be/n0jOj0mVxAA WATCH every episode of the Patriots Talk podcast on YouTube Follow NBC Sports Boston: | |||
18 Mar 2025 | Devin McCourty on free agency, David Andrews, Travis Hunter and a “sad” day in Patriots history | 00:41:03 | |
Devin McCourty joined Phil Perry and Tom E. Curran to talk about everything related to the Patriots offseason. There are still many glaring holes on the roster, but McCourty still thinks the team has improved in free agency. He also offers his take on how the Patriots can fill those holes as the offseason progresses. Plus, McCourty weighs in on the direction the Patriots should go with the No. 4 pick in the 20245 NFL draft. 4:46 - What does Devin McCourty think about the Patriots prioritizing culture instead of winning now in free agency? 9:04 - What do the Patriots lose leadership-wise with losses of Jonathan Jones, Deatrich Wise and David Andrews? 11:01 - Devin McCourty says it should have been a “no brainer” to keep David Andrews on the roster through training camp 15:36 - Devin McCourty says there’s “no doubt” the Patriots got better this free agency, especially on defense 18:12 - Tom E. Curran thinks the Patriots HAVE TO fix the hole at left tackle with the No. 4 pick 22:45 - How would Travis Hunter fit with the Patriots if he falls to 4 in the draft? 27:40 - Jakobi Meyers reunion in New England?? 32:05 - Devin McCourty’s reaction to the anniversary of Tom Brady’s announcement he will not be returning to the Patriots WATCH every episode of the Patriots Talk podcast on YouTube Follow NBC Sports Boston: | |||
22 Apr 2025 | Matt Cassel weighs in on whether LT is the way to go for the Patriots in Round 1 | 00:22:55 | |
Tom Curran talks with our good friend Matt Cassel to get his insight on what position he thinks the Patriots should draft with the No. 4 pick. He also gives intel on many other college players he got to watch last season, and discusses what types of players Mike Vrabel and Josh McDaniels are looking for. 2:30-Matt Cassel talks his ‘Lots to Say’ podcast with Bobby Bones 3:30-Who would Matt Cassel take for the Patriots at No. 4? 8:45-Exploring the cost of moving up 12:00-The wish list of Mike Vrabel and Josh McDaniels 16:30-Cassel’s scouting report on the RBs in the draft WATCH every episode of the Patriots Talk podcast on YouTube Follow NBC Sports Boston: | |||
20 Oct 2024 | The Aftermath: 'Bottom falls out' for Pats as they unravel on and off the field in loss to Jaguars | 00:32:48 | |
Tom Curran and Phil Perry react to another tough loss for the Patriots, both on the field, and then off, as the team seemingly starts pointing fingers at each other’s effort and commitment after the game.
1:00- Tom and Phil react in real time to comments from both Jerod Mayo and players calling out the ‘soft’ play from the team during their loss to the Jaguars in London 10:40- What’s going one with the Patriots defense’s continued issues against the run? 13:40- What do you make of Alex Van Pelt taking the ball out of Drake Maye’s hands in order to establish the run after a strong start form the passing game? 20:50- Penalty and poor clock management issues continue 30:15- What’d you see from Drake Maye in his second start? WATCH every episode of the Patriots Talk podcast on YouTube Follow NBC Sports Boston: | |||
05 Nov 2024 | Jason McCourty urges Pats players to "shut the hell up" if they like Jerod Mayo | 00:19:38 | |
CBS Sports commentator and former Patriot Jason McCourty joins Tom Curran to share his thoughts on Jerod Mayo’s first season as head coach and why the team has ‘a guy’ in Drake Maye at QB.
1:00- What would Jason tell Jerod Mayo about coaching a team that isn’t competing for a playoff spot? 6:45- How hard is it as a player to keep your focus when your team isn’t playing well and is out of the playoff hunt early? 7:55- Is resetting following Bill Belichick going to be harder than the team expected? 10:55- Jason shares his thoughts on Drake Maye so far in his rookie season 13:00- Are you surprised all three of the top rookie QBs looks like they can play? Did the Patriots get the best QB for them in Maye? WATCH every episode of the Patriots Talk podcast on YouTube Follow NBC Sports Boston: | |||
31 Mar 2025 | Mike Vrabel weighs in on the state of the Patriots, Diggs, top draft prospects | 00:13:53 | |
Mike Vrabel met with the media on Monday at the NFL owner’s meetings. Tom Curran gives his biggest takeaways from the sit-down, and discusses what Vrabel’s comments mean for the Patriots. 1:00-Mike Vrabel on the goal to win the division 3:45-Vrabel on the importance of the draft 5:00-Vrabel has no concerns Will Campbell can play LT in the NFL 6:30-What position would the Patriots have Travis Hunter play? 9:45-The addition of Stefon Diggs WATCH every episode of the Patriots Talk podcast on YouTube Follow NBC Sports Boston: | |||
18 Nov 2024 | The Aftermath: "11 minutes from hell" for Pats defense the difference in loss to Rams | 00:31:42 | |
Tom E. Curran and Phil Perry react to the Patriots' 28-22 loss to the Rams. New England had several costly mistakes, including Drake Maye's game-ending interception, and "11 minutes from hell" for the defense in the middle of the game that saw the unit allow four touchdowns on five drives.
6:00- Phil breaks down why that 11 minutes cost the team the win 10:05- What happened on Ja'Lynn Polk's 4th down false start penalty late in the game? 12:35- Dissecting some of the coaching staff's questionable decision-making 27:40- Reacting to Sean McVay's praise for Christian Gonzalez and Drake Maye after the game 29:20- Stock Watch for Week 11 WATCH every episode of the Patriots Talk podcast on YouTube Follow NBC Sports Boston: | |||
12 Dec 2024 | Drake Maye’s urgency, Jerod Mayo’s future and Belichick’s move to UNC with Mike Giardi | 00:43:43 | |
Tom Curran and Mike Giardi discuss Drake Maye’s comments on Wednesday about being motivated to get the Patriots back to the playoffs next season. And is Jerod Mayo really coaching for his job in the next four games?
1:00-Drake Maye’s urgency to make the Patriots a playoff team next year 8:00-Expecations for the final four games 10:00-Is Jerod Mayo really coaching for his job? 20:00-Is Mike Vrabel the best option to replace Mayo?
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23 Jan 2025 | Who has the easier rebuild for the Patriots: offense or defense? | 00:41:17 | |
Tom Curran and Phil Perry discuss the Patriots hiringDC Terrell Williams and OC Josh McDaniels. Were these the right choices to get the Patriots back on track? Later, they debate how tough it will be to rebuild on both sides of the ball. 1:00-Getting to know Terrell Williams 6:00-Bringing back Josh McDaniels 14:00-Easier to rebuild: offense or defense? 20:00-Will McDaniels let Drake Maye run more next season? 27:30-Which free agents should the Patriots target? WATCH every episode of the Patriots Talk podcast on YouTube Follow NBC Sports Boston: | |||
17 Apr 2025 | Shedeur or Carter? Giants reporter breaks down thought-process in New York on what to do 3rd overall | 00:32:05 | |
Tom Curran welcomes in Dan Duggan, Sr. Writer for The Athletic, to get a better feel for where the Giants are leaning with the third overall pick – is there any chance they take Shedeur Sanders? Then, Tom asks a cavalcade of Patriots beat reporters for their predictions on what the team does 4th overall next week.
1:25- How much is the failure with Daniel Jones playing into New York’s decision-making this year? 8:45- Any chance they’d pass on Abdul Carter since they already have multiple high-level pass rushers on the roster? 11:30- Would the Giants be open to trading back at all? 20:20- Tom asks Patriots reporters who they want the team to take, and who they think the team will draft with the 4th pick WATCH every episode of the Patriots Talk podcast on YouTube Follow NBC Sports Boston: | |||
10 Apr 2025 | Help on the way? Offensive options for the Patriots in round 2 or later | 00:32:50 | |
Tom Curran and Phil Perry talk with Thor Nystrom to pick his brain about the best offensive options in the 2025 NFL Draft for the Patriots. 1:00-Thor Nystrom loves J.J. McCarthy more than Tom Curran does 6:45-Is there OL depth behind Will Campbell and Armand Membou? 9:30-Thor's picks for the Patriots in his mock draft 15:00-NFL comps for players in the draft 18:00-WR options in the draft WATCH every episode of the Patriots Talk podcast on YouTube Follow NBC Sports Boston: | |||
01 Oct 2024 | How do the Patriots steer out of this downward spiral? | 00:40:44 | |
Tom Curran has given Phil Perry the day off so in his place Tom’s welcoming in a couple of stalwarts on the Patriots beat, Andrew Callahan and Evan Lazar to break down the macro and the micro of what to make of the Patriots’ struggles this season. 1:00- Tom and Andrew Callahan rehash whether or not the Patriots made the wrong choice in drafting Drake Maye over maximizing the value of the pick? 5:25- Did the Krafts make a mistake by only replacing Bill Belichick last offseason? Does Eliot Wolf deserve more time to build the team he envisions? 11:10- Is the team beginning to teeter after struggling the last three weeks? 20:55- Evan Lazar breaks down how the Patriots defense is getting so outflanked in recent weeks 29:30- Is there any way the offense can have success without figuring out the deep passing game? 35:25- Is it time for the Patriots to make the move to Drake Maye? WATCH every episode of the Patriots Talk podcast on YouTube Follow NBC Sports Boston: | |||
02 Jan 2025 | Patriots should realize the '24 journey is over and sit Maye in finale | 00:31:35 | |
Tom Curran and Phil Perry discuss how the Patriots should approach their final game of the season, whether Alex Van Pelt deserves to be in the hot seat and how the team can form a new identity next season
13:00 - Does Alex Van Pelt deserve to be fired? 23:30 - How do Patriots form a new identity? WATCH every episode of the Patriots Talk podcast on YouTube Follow NBC Sports Boston: | |||
25 Feb 2025 | Mike Vrabel talks free agency “aggression” at the combine | 00:29:36 | |
Tom Curran and Phil Perry react to Mike Vrabel’s press conference down at the NFL Combine in Indianapolis. 3:00-How close are the Patriots to being at ground zero? 9:30-Vrabel talks free agency “aggression” 14:30-Who is making the decisions? WATCH every episode of the Patriots Talk podcast on YouTube Follow NBC Sports Boston: | |||
10 Dec 2024 | Weighing the cause and effect of Bill Belichick's back-to-school moment | 00:36:43 | |
Tom Curran and Phil Perry discuss Bill Belichick's pursuit to take over North Carolina Tar Heels football. They talk about why Belichick might want this opportunity and whether it would be the right decision at this point in his career. They also get into Jerod Mayo's future in New England 1:00 - Breaking down Belichick's interest in becoming UNC coach 12:00 - Would this be the right move for Belichick? 28:30 - Examining Jerod Mayo's future with the Patriots WATCH every episode of the Patriots Talk podcast on YouTube Follow NBC Sports Boston: | |||
16 Dec 2024 | Patriots go from bad on the field to worse in postgame | 00:33:47 | |
Tom Curran and Phil Perry break down the Patriots 30-17 loss to the Arizona Cardinals. How concerning is the frustration with Alex Van Pelt’s play calling? They also discuss Jerod Mayo’s postgame comments after the loss. 1:00-Initial reactions to the loss 3:00-Frustration boiling with Alex Van Pelt’s play calls? 23:00-Who deserves the blame? WATCH every episode of the Patriots Talk podcast on YouTube Follow NBC Sports Boston: | |||
11 Apr 2025 | Tyler Warren on the prospect of playing for the Patriots | 00:29:07 | |
Penn State tight end Tyler Warren joins Tom E. Curran to share which players he models his game after, the idea of playing for the Patriots, and his take on Drake Maye. Later, Boise State running back Ashton Jeanty joins Phil Perry to reflect on his college career and weigh in on the Emmitt Smith comparisons. 3:00 - Tyler Warren interview 14:00 - Ashton Jeanty interview WATCH every episode of the Patriots Talk podcast on YouTube Follow NBC Sports Boston: | |||
06 Jan 2025 | Trying to pin down Patriots' plan for personnel post-Mayo | 00:30:08 | |
Robert Kraft met with the media on Monday to address his decision to fire Jerod Mayo. Tom Curran and Phil Perry discuss their takeaways from the press conference and debate what’s next for the team. 1:00- Takeaways from Robert Kraft’s meeting with the media 7:00- Who is more to blame, coaching or Patriots personnel? 15:00- Examining Eliot Wolf’s role going forward WATCH every episode of the Patriots Talk podcast on YouTube Follow NBC Sports Boston: | |||
27 Nov 2024 | Patriots' personnel department has given no proof it's on the verge of getting it right | 00:24:18 | |
How much is pass-protection holding back Drake Maye? Tom Curran and Phil Perry examine how the Patriots addressed their offensive line this offseason, and whether ownership and fans have confidence they can fix it going forward.
1:00-Is the Patriots offensive line holding them hostage? 6:00-How much leash does Eliot Wolf deserve? 16:00-What's your confidence the Patriots will fix the issues that plagued them against the Dolphins? 18:30-Patriots-Colts preview WATCH every episode of the Patriots Talk podcast on YouTube Follow NBC Sports Boston: | |||
16 Jan 2025 | Where do Mike Vrabel and Drake Maye fit in NFL’s coach-QB pecking order? | 00:48:06 | |
Tom Curran and Phil Perry discuss whether Bill Belichick will return to the NFL, and debate what the focus should be for the Patriots when it comes to improving their roster. Later, we go tier by tier to see where the Patriots rank when it comes to coach-QB combo. 1:30-Could Bill Belichick really return to the NFL? 8:00-Evaluating the priorities for the Patriots’ defense 18:15-Who is the best fit to be the next OC? 22:30-Ranking the best coach-QB combos YT: https://youtu.be/VdvbB95jAis WATCH every episode of the Patriots Talk podcast on YouTube Follow NBC Sports Boston: | |||
25 Mar 2025 | Bill O’Brien on BC’s prospects and what non-QB position he’d build on first | 00:21:25 | |
Bill O’Brien joins Tom Curran and Phil Perry to discuss the Patriots attending Boston College’s Pro Day in advance of the NFL draft. Which players from B.C. are realistic targets for the Patriots in the draft?
1:00-Bill O’Brien on the Patriots' presence at Boston College Pro Day 2:30-The importance of a strong offensive line in the NFL 5:30-O’Brien’s assessment of Ozzy Trapilo and Drew Kendall 8:00-What are the keys to a successful rebuild of a football team? 15:30-Non-QB position Bill would build on first WATCH every episode of the Patriots Talk podcast on YouTube Follow NBC Sports Boston: | |||
21 Nov 2024 | Maximizing Drake Maye means Patriots NEED to use his legs | 00:32:32 | |
The Patriots undoubtedly have an asset in Drake Maye, so how do they maximize his potential? Tom Curran and Phil Perry debate how the Patriots’ offensive scheme can adapt to benefit their rookie QB. Also, of course we preview the Patriots matchup against the Dolphins on Sunday.
1:00-Should the Patriots design more run opportunities for Drake Maye? 4:00-Better NFL comp for Maye: Justin Herbert or Josh Allen? 11:30-Examining the Patriots’ early-game success on offense 16:30-Just how much has the draft hurt the Patriots? 20:00-Patriots-Dolphins preview WATCH every episode of the Patriots Talk podcast on YouTube Follow NBC Sports Boston: | |||
13 Dec 2024 | BC head coach Bill O'Brien weighs in on Belichick's STUNNING move to UNC | 00:19:20 | |
Boston College head coach Bill O'Brien joins Tom Curran to discuss Bill Belichick's surprising move to college football. They discuss how Belichick will impact the ACC and how he will change as a coach. O'Brien also previews his team's upcoming appearance in The Pinstripe Bowl. 1:00 - Looking ahead to BC vs. Nebraska in The Pinstripe Bowl 5:30 - Is O'Brien surprised by Belichick's move? 10:30 - How will Belichick change as a coach? WATCH every episode of the Patriots Talk podcast on YouTube Follow NBC Sports Boston: | |||
25 Nov 2024 | Patriots faceplant in Miami signals progress hasn't been made | 00:29:01 | |
After a discouraging loss to the Miami Dolphins, Tom Curran and Phil Perry discuss the team's lack of progress, the failures of the organization and the team's sense of urgency twelve weeks into the season. 1:00 - What was the mood in the locker room after the Miami loss? 6:00 - Breaking down the Patriots' lack of identity and organizational failures 20:00 - Have the players lost their sense of urgency this season?
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14 Nov 2024 | Chris Long talks Patriots culture, working with Bill Belichick and Bill's possible return to NFL | 01:01:39 | |
How do the Patriots maximize the talent of Drake Maye? Tom Curran and Phil Perry debate that and the future of Alex Van Pelt. Later, Chris Long joins to discuss how important culture is in today’s NFL and what his experience has been like working with Bill Belichick. 1:30-Would it be counterproductive to move on from Alex Van Pelt? 12:00-What can the Patriots learn from the Rams’ team building? 22:30-Chris Long on what type of coach works in today’s NFL 40:00-What's it like working with Bill Belichick the TV personality? YT: https://youtu.be/Kx_Nj2TQX_k Check out Chris Long's podcast: https://greenlightpodcast.org/ WATCH every episode of the Patriots Talk podcast on YouTube Follow NBC Sports Boston: | |||
08 Oct 2024 | Instant reaction to the Patriots making move to Drake Maye | 00:40:44 | |
The Drake Maye era has begun. Tom Curran and Phil Perry provide instant reaction to news that the Patriots plan to start Drake Maye on Sunday vs. the Texans. Plus, Pro Football Talk's Mike Florio stops by to discuss the situation in New England, the Jets firing Robert Saleh and Bill Belichick's various media gigs. 1:00 - Tom and Phil react to news that Drake Maye will start vs. Texans 11:00 - Does the Patriots locker room believe Maye is ready? 25:30 - Mike Florio shares his thoughts on Maye decision, Robert Saleh firing 35:00 - What does the league think of Bill Belichick right now? WATCH every episode of the Patriots Talk podcast on YouTube Follow NBC Sports Boston: | |||
29 Dec 2024 | Disastrous day for Patriots puts need for change back on front burner | 00:48:08 | |
Tom Curran and Phil Perry break down an embarrassing 40-7 loss to the Chargers. They discuss Jerod Mayo's mixed messaging, concerning play on the field and what the Krafts could do next. 1:00 - Examining unforced errors and bad messaging from Pats coaches 18:00 - Breaking down Patriots' inefficient play in vs. Chargers 29:00 - Should the Krafts make decisions based on negative fan reaction? WATCH every episode of the Patriots Talk podcast on YouTube Follow NBC Sports Boston: | |||
07 Nov 2024 | Chris Simms pleasantly surprised by Drake Maye's fast development | 00:17:38 | |
NBC Sports’ Chris Simms joins Tom Curran to share why he’s been pleasantly surprised by what he’s seen from Drake Maye so far this year after having him ranked sixth among the QBs in last year’s draft.
2:20- Chris Simms breaks down what’s impressed him about Drake Maye’s development so far in his rookie year and what the QB still needs to work on 6:55- How hampered is Maye by the lack of offensive talent around him? 8:25- How do you feel about Alex Van Pelt and his offensive scheme? Are outside players going to want to come here next year? 10:00- What do you make of the majority of the first round QBs having success as rookies? 14:00- What do you expect to see in Patriots-Bears on Sunday? WATCH every episode of the Patriots Talk podcast on YouTube Follow NBC Sports Boston: | |||
04 Feb 2025 | Mike Florio: NFL is 'sleepwalking' into a major conflict of interest with Tom Brady | 00:41:10 | |
Live from radio row at the Super Bowl in New Orleans, Tom Curran welcomes in Mike Florio of Pro Football Talk to discuss the biggest stories around the league. Then, former NFL GM and SumerSports CEO Thomas Dimitroff joins Tom and Phil Perry to share his thoughts on Bill Belichick’s move to college and the best ways for New England to get back to championship contention.
5:50- How concerning should Tom Brady’s conflict of interest be for other NFL owners? 11:40- How likely is it the Browns give in to Myles Garrett’s trade demand? 23:30- Thomas Dimitroff shares his reaction to Bill Belichick accepting the UNC head coaching position 29:20- What should the Patriots do with the 4th overall pick? 37:10- Should the Patriots do whatever it takes to sign a receiver like Tee Higgins? WATCH every episode of the Patriots Talk podcast on YouTube Follow NBC Sports Boston: | |||
18 Apr 2024 | Eliot Wolf reaction: Patriots will take a quarterback, but will it be at No. 3? | 00:26:30 | |
Eliot Wolf met with the media on Thursday morning; Tom Curran and Phil Perry give their biggest takeaways from Wolf. What are the odds the Patriots don’t end up drafting a QB with the third-overall pick?
1:00-Takeaways from Eliot Wolf’s press conference 4:00-Which QBs are the Patriots comfortable drafting? 6:30-How ‘open for business’ are the Patriots? 15:30-How involved will ownership be in the draft? YT: https://youtu.be/E7Wzx_XmS9s WATCH every episode of the Patriots Talk podcast on YouTube Follow NBC Sports Boston: | |||
27 Dec 2018 | Patrick Mahomes or Drew Brees: Trying to settle the NFL MVP debate | 00:33:20 | |
In this week's episode, Tom E. Curran dissects the NFL MVP debate between Patrick Mahomes and Drew Brees from three different angles. First up, Tom checks-in with Nick Underhill, Saints reporter from the New Orleans Advocate. Second, we welcome Kansas City Star columnist Sam Mellinger to make the case for the Chiefs phenom. Finally, Tom talks with Pro Football Focus Senior Analyst Steve Palazzolo to discuss the analytical breakdown of the two-man race. Curran wraps-up the pod by looking at the Patriots season finale against the New York Jets, and what the Patriots will look to accomplish this Sunday. Also, with a number of head coaching positions about to open up, where does Josh McDaniels fit, and has this season of playcalling been amongst his best. WATCH every episode of the Patriots Talk podcast on YouTube Follow NBC Sports Boston: | |||
31 May 2022 | Should the Patriots consider moving on from Isaiah Wynn? | 00:36:37 | |
Tom Curran and Phil Perry share their observations from Tuesday’s OTAs before debating whether or not the Patriots should consider trading Isaiah Wynn and breaking down Bill Belichick’s comments on how what the team looks for in different position groups has changed in his time as head coach.
2:50- What do we make of Bill Belichick spending most of the practice working with Joe Judge and the QBs? 8:10- Does Judge or Matt Patricia seem to have the inside track to be the offensive play-caller? 13:15- Should the Patriots consider trading Isaiah Wynn? How much could they get for him? 24:50- Breaking down Bill Belichick’s answer to how scouting and player profiles have changed during his time as a head coach 29:55- Why Tyquan Thornton is one of the most interesting Patriots’ draft picks in years Watch the full episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/k-1L-08bfV0 WATCH every episode of the Patriots Talk podcast on YouTube Follow NBC Sports Boston: | |||
27 Sep 2022 | Setback for Mac Jones puts Patriots in precarious spot | 00:33:23 | |
Tom Curran talks with former NFL lineman Pete Kendall about the impact of Mac Jones’ injury on the offense. Later, Phil Perry joins to debate whether we should be encouraged or discouraged by what we’ve seen from the Patriots offense through three weeks. 2:00-Is Mac Jones getting the support he needs? 9:00-How critical is this juncture of Mac’s career? 11:00-Will there be pressure to bring back Mac too soon? 17:30-How does the offense change with Brian Hoyer at QB? 21:30-Is Phil Perry encouraged or discouraged by the offensive progress? Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/ZuOf6-eKqio WATCH every episode of the Patriots Talk podcast on YouTube Follow NBC Sports Boston: | |||
15 Dec 2017 | Pittsburgh Steelers writer Mark Kaboly on the keys to the clash between Patriots-Steelers | 00:27:46 | |
Phil Perry is joined by Senior Steelers writer for the Athletic, Mark Kaboly. (3:00) Kaboly on how Mike Tomlin has handled the build pup to Patriots-Steelers (6:30) What can Steelers learn from loss to Patriots last playoffs? (8:30) Why have Steelers seem to play down to their competition this year? (12:30) Breaking down the Steelers defense injuries, and how it can impact the Patriots offensive gameplan (15:30) How will Steelers attack the Patriots defense? (21:00) Can Rob Gronkowski take advantage of an injured Steelers defense? (25:00) Final score predictions. WATCH every episode of the Patriots Talk podcast on YouTube Follow NBC Sports Boston: | |||
31 Oct 2023 | Trade deadline passes quietly for Patriots; maybe too quiet... | 00:23:59 | |
The Patriots stood pat at the trade deadline... so what does it mean? Tom E. Curran and Phil Perry break it all down. Plus, what does the future look like for Bill Belichick? 5:30 - Breaking down the Patriots' decision to stand pat at the trade deadline 11:00 - What will the Patriots' 2024 offseason approach be? 16:00 - How much does Robert Kraft care about fans' opinions of the team? 21:00 - Would the Patriots ever trade Bill Belichick? WATCH every episode of the Patriots Talk podcast on YouTube Follow NBC Sports Boston: | |||
17 Jan 2018 | Jerod Mayo breaks down the best way for Patriots to attack Jaguars defense | 00:27:38 | |
Jerod Mayo talks with Tom E. Curran and Phil Perry about the Patriots AFC Championship matchup with the Jacksonville Jaguars. (2:00) Jerod Mayo gives his X’s and O’s breakdown of the Jaguars defensive schemes and traits. (5:00) Jerod gives his opinion on how the Patriots offense should attack the Jaguars defense. (8:30) Could Gronkowski be the key to the Patriots offense? What would be the best way to use him? (15:00) Does the Jaguars defense have a weakness against vertical routes? (17:00) Jerod Mayo explains why James White could be a key once again for the Patriots. (21:00) Will Jaguars change their defensive scheme after allowing 42 to the Steeler? (23:00) Will much will the Jaguars having the ‘nothing to lose’ mindset impact the game? WATCH every episode of the Patriots Talk podcast on YouTube Follow NBC Sports Boston: | |||
07 Nov 2019 | Patriots bye week awards and fan service show | 00:42:28 | |
1:01 - Tom Curran and Phil Perry quickly hit on Phil's most recent story on what fixes the Patriots have to make for the remaining seven games of the season. 7:53 - With the Patriots at the halfish-way point of the season, Tom and Phil are handing out awards, including: best offensive player, best defensive player, most underrated defender, funniest play of the season and more. 25:28 - Tom and Phil field a handful of questions tweeted to them and the pair are joined by surprise guest Kayce Smith from Barstool Sports (formally NBC Sports Boston). 33:04 - Next up is the voicemail questions, including inquiries about the Patriots offensive line, the status of N'Keal Harry, the loss to the Ravens and more. You can leave a question or comment for Tom or Phil on Twitter (@tomecurran - @PhilAPerry), by leaving us a review on Apple podcasts, or by leaving us a voice mail to use in the show by calling 781-214-0753. WATCH every episode of the Patriots Talk podcast on YouTube Follow NBC Sports Boston: | |||
12 Oct 2021 | How much faith do you have in the Patriots fixing their problems? | 00:41:34 | |
Tom E. Curran and Phil Perry discuss Sunday’s comeback win over the Houston Texans, hear some interesting comments from Josh McDaniels and Jerod Mayo, react to Darrelle Revis saying he didn’t like playing for the Patriots (despite winning a ring), and Kyle Van Noy looks ahead to Sunday’s tough match-up against the Dallas Cowboys. 4:30 Josh McDaniels is asked about his playcalling, and the offense in general 12:15 Jerod Mayo on whether defensive breakdowns can be fixed 17:00 Has Belichick’s coaching style changed over the years? 23:45 Mayo on the challenges the Cowboys present on offense 28:30 Tom & Phil react to comments from Darrelle Revis about not enjoying his time in New England 32:15 Kyle Van Noy joins Tom on Quick Slants to talk about the team’s slow starts 36:35 Van Noy weighs in on Revis’ comments 40:30 Van Noy on Dallas WATCH every episode of the Patriots Talk podcast on YouTube Follow NBC Sports Boston: | |||
01 Jan 2020 | Best Patriots sound bites of the 2010s | 00:55:12 | |
Tom Curran takes us through the decade in Patriots history, one sound bite at a time. 2:14 - Early 2010s: Wes Welker teasing Rex Ryan, Tedy Bruschi going at Ochocinco, Bill Belichick addressing the Aaron Hernandez situation and more. 10:29 - 2014 Season: Drafting Jimmy Garoppolo, "On to Cincinnati," the run the Super Bowl 49 and more. 17:36 - Deflategate: The Famed "Mona Lisa Vito" presser, Ted Wells on his report, Robert Kraft losing trust in the league and more. 32:13 - Mid-to-late 2010s Drama: Jimmy G. traded, Malcolm Butler benched, and Josh McDaniels snubs the Colts. 44:00 - Decade closes: Fallout from the Super Bowl 52 loss, Brady angry and unappreciated, Gronk's final seasons and more. WATCH every episode of the Patriots Talk podcast on YouTube Follow NBC Sports Boston: | |||
25 Apr 2018 | Is WKU QB Mike White's big arm a good fit for the Patriots? | 00:21:50 | |
Phil Perry talks with WKU QB Mike White and his coach Mike Sanford about the WKU offense, White's special trait as a QB, and how he translates to the next level. Could Mike White have what the Patriots need? Take a listen and get to know all you need to about WKU QB Mike White. WATCH every episode of the Patriots Talk podcast on YouTube Follow NBC Sports Boston: | |||
14 Feb 2024 | The "FIND THE GUY" vs. "BUILD THE TEAM" argument | 00:42:04 | |
What’s the best blueprint for the Patriots to follow? Tom Curran and Phil Perry debate what the right move is.
1:00-Is Brock Purdy enough to win a Super Bowl? 14:00-Can the Patriots follow the Bengals’ blueprint? 25:30-Why waiting another year to draft a QB does not make sense 34:00-Making sense of the Patriots waiting until after the draft to hire a personnel lead Watch on YT: https://youtu.be/ZDl_hw1VJPE WATCH every episode of the Patriots Talk podcast on YouTube Follow NBC Sports Boston: | |||
01 Apr 2021 | A blow-by-blow breakdown of Robert Kraft’s State of the Patriots address | 00:29:57 | |
Tom Curran and Phil Perry react to Robert Kraft’s conference call where he addressed the Patriots free agency spending, and his optimism for the upcoming season. 2:00-Are the Patriots lucky for bottoming out last season? 7:00-Robert Kraft makes it clear you can’t build a team every year in free agency 11:00-What did Kraft mean by saying he’s seen a different approach to the draft this year? 20:00-Is Cam/Stidham going to be the game plan at QB this year? 22:00-Did Robert Kraft put Bill Belichick on notice? Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/mUi5A8cXLU8 WATCH every episode of the Patriots Talk podcast on YouTube Follow NBC Sports Boston: | |||
02 Feb 2021 | Rodney Harrison on why Belichick should have expected Tom Brady’s Tampa success | 00:43:26 | |
Rodney Harrison explains why he is taking Tom Brady and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers to win Super Bowl LV. He also breaks down the best options at QB for the Patriots next season, and why Stafford wasn’t the right guy for New England anyway. 3:00-Rodney Harrison on why he is taking Brady on Sunday 5:30-Belichick should have expected Tom Brady’s Tampa success 9:00-Is Jimmy G the best option for the Patriots next season? 11:00-Rodney: Cam Newton can’t play QB in the NFL anymore 21:00-Perry on how much Patriots should give up for Jimmy Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/-FP6jjYGw4k WATCH every episode of the Patriots Talk podcast on YouTube Follow NBC Sports Boston: | |||
14 Dec 2023 | Is the decision to move on from Bill Belichick next season final? | 00:37:32 | |
Is it set in stone that Bill Belichick will not be back next season? Is Jerod Mayo the heir apparent? Tom Curran and Phil Perry debate whether winning would change Robert Kraft’s decision. 1:30-Is moving on from Bill Belichick a final decision? What if they keep winning? 9:30-The case for Jerod Mayo to be the heir apparent 24:30-Is Malik Cunningham’s departure indicative of Bill Belichick’s future? 33:30-Chiefs-Patriots preview Watch on YT: https://youtu.be/vH_uU5T-kS8 This episode is presented by https://www.fanduel.com/ WATCH every episode of the Patriots Talk podcast on YouTube Follow NBC Sports Boston: | |||
29 Oct 2019 | Patriots set for second half after quiet trade deadline | 00:36:38 | |
0:52 - Tom Curran breaks down the Patriots cutting kicker Mike Nugent and Bill Belichick's comments on why a lack of cap space limited the Patriots at the trade deadline. 5:22 - All season long the Patriots running game has not been up to its normal standards. Tom asked running backs coach Ivan Fears if the Pats have enough artillery at the position and how he thinks Sony Michel can improve. 8:51 - Matt Cassel joins Tom to talk about the structure of the team following the trade deadline. Will the addition of Mohamed Sanu be good enough for Tom Brady and to overshadow the running game. 18:05 - Tom Brady has reiterated that he wants to play until he's 45, but he does seem more aggravated this season than ever. Matt explains how Brady has his good and bad days like anyone else and that can't be overanalyzed. 24:10 - Is there any scenario in which Brady ends up somewhere else after this season. Matt says there's only one. 29:11 - Tom has been calling the Patriots Week 9 matchup with the Baltimore Ravens the "Patriots season opener" because it's their first "real" opponent. Matt breaks down what he predicts the Patriots will see from the Ravens on both sides of the ball. Tom quickly hits on the addition of kicker Nick Folk. WATCH every episode of the Patriots Talk podcast on YouTube Follow NBC Sports Boston: | |||
03 Oct 2018 | Jerod Mayo explains keeping Dont’a Hightower in the middle was key for improved defense | 00:24:39 | |
(1:30) What does Jerod Mayo think the Patriots did different to dominate the Dolphins? (4:00) Mayo explains why putting Dont’a Hightower behind the line calling plays was a key to the defensive dominance. (9:30) Did the Patriots improve that much, or was Miami that bad?(10:20) Jerod thinks Patriots are not top of the AFC, but explains competition isn’t great (15:00) Are Brady and Gronkowski going to be angry they won’t be able to meet their incentives?(17:30) Reaction to Earl Thomas injury, will it impact how players hold out? (21:00) Any concerns the Colts could upset the Patriots? WATCH every episode of the Patriots Talk podcast on YouTube Follow NBC Sports Boston: | |||
19 Oct 2021 | Josh McDaniels puts fourth down decisions in focus | 00:43:32 | |
Tom Curran and Phil Perry react to Josh McDaniels’ comments regarding the Patriots decision to punt on fourth-and-3. Also, Kyle Van Noy discusses the OT loss and the positive progress the Patriots are making. 1:30-We’re still talking fourth-and-3, because we aren’t over it 9:20-Making the case for the Patriots’ offense to throw the ball more 13:30-Josh McDaniels addresses the decision not to go for it 34:20-Kyle Van Noy on loss to Cowboys, Patriots mindset moving forward WATCH every episode of the Patriots Talk podcast on YouTube Follow NBC Sports Boston: | |||
06 Oct 2022 | How can the Patriots expand their offense? | 00:28:40 | |
Tom Curran and Phil Perry talk with Seth Walder about ESPN’s new receiver tracking metrics and what it tells us about the Patriots’ receiving corps. Later, Matt Cassel previews Lions-Patriots and why this game is important for the buy-in from Patriots’ players. 3:00-Seth Walder explains ESPN’s new receiver tracking metrics and how the Patriots’ WRs rank 12:00-Do the numbers show the Patriots should use Kendrick Bourne more? 14:30-Will the Patriots implement more RPOs when Mac Jones returns? 19:30-Why this game is important for buy-in from Patriots’ players Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/g71L-9182os WATCH every episode of the Patriots Talk podcast on YouTube Follow NBC Sports Boston: | |||
20 Dec 2018 | Reacting to Josh Gordon stepping away from the Patriots | 00:36:26 | |
Josh Gordon stepped away from the New England Patriots Thursday morning after he was returned to the Reserve/Commissioner Suspended list for violating the league's substance abuse policy. Tom E. Curran talks with Sports Illustrated's Ben Baskin, who profiled Gordon a year-ago as he prepared to return to the NFL with the Cleveland Browns. Baskin talks about the many issues Gordon faced growing up, landing with the Browns, and how he is very concerned with Gordon's future without the structure of football. NBC Sports Boston's Phil Perry then joins Tom to talk about the impact of Gordon's departure on the field, and how much of an impact the offense will truly face in the final two weeks and into the playoffs. WATCH every episode of the Patriots Talk podcast on YouTube Follow NBC Sports Boston: | |||
08 Feb 2024 | It looks like the Patriots are in the hands of Eliot Wolf | 00:25:15 | |
Tom E. Curran and Phil Perry discuss Eliot Wolf's role in the Patriots organization. Plus, Gronk stops by and then Tom talks with Boston Marathon bombing survivor, Marc Fucarile. 1:30 - Eliot Wolf's imprint in New England 12:00 - What's the plan at QB? 16:00 - Gronk talks Chiefs dynasty and Bill Belichick 19:30 - Boston Marathon bombing survivor Marc Fucarile shares his message and talks about the MARC Network WATCH every episode of the Patriots Talk podcast on YouTube Follow NBC Sports Boston: | |||
31 Aug 2020 | Behind the scenes with Jeff Benedict, author of newly-released book The Dynasty | 00:56:15 | |
Tom E. Curran and Michael Holley talk with author Jeff Benedict. Jeff details his new book, The Dynasty, that gives the definitive inside story of the New England Patriots-the greatest sports dynasty of the 21st century. 2:00-Jeff details the ending scenes of the book, including meeting at Kraft’s house where Brady explained he was not returning 8:00-Is Belichick misunderstood or mischaracterized? 19:50-Did Kraft & Brady’s relationship get in the way of how Belichick does business? 39:45- Benedict on the ‘gentleman’s agreement’ made in 2010 for Brady 50:45-Is the Patriots Dynasty the ultimate ‘underdog story?’ Watch on YouTube:https://youtu.be/YgTHuUcDYY4 WATCH every episode of the Patriots Talk podcast on YouTube Follow NBC Sports Boston: | |||
11 Oct 2022 | How much staying power will the Patriots' improvements have? | 00:34:58 | |
Tom Curran and Phil Perry take one last look at the Patriots’ win over the Lions to debate which signs of improvement from the team will have staying power going forward this season before taking a look ahead to this weekend’s matchup against the Cleveland Browns. Then, Tom catches up with Adrian Phillips for another round of ‘irrelevant questions’. 1:00- Tom and Phil discuss how Bill Belichick talks to the media and what leads him to drop the ‘curmudgeon’ attitude on occasion and talk in-depth on a given topic 7:50- Tom and Phil look at several key areas of success in Sunday’s win and debate how much we should view them as building blocks for the future 20:22- Can Mac Jones really learn anything from how Bailey Zappe has handled the offense and offensive coaching staff? 25:08- Looking ahead to the Cleveland Browns, should we expect a similar game plan as the one the Patriots used against the Lions? 28:00- ‘Irrelevant Questions’ with Adrian Phillips Watch the full episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/9WY8QqxYi3Q WATCH every episode of the Patriots Talk podcast on YouTube Follow NBC Sports Boston: |