Explore every episode of the podcast Tom Curran’s Patriots Talk Podcast
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| Brian Hoyer goes deep on Patriots QB decision to start Jacoby Brissett over Drake Maye | 29 Aug 2024 | 00:37:19 | |
Jerod Mayo has confirmed that Jacoby Brissett will start at QB in Week 1. Tom Curran, Phil Perry and former Patriots QB Brian Hoyer discuss the decision and debate whether the Patriots made the decision harder than it needed to be. What harm could the Patriots do to Maye by starting him too early?
3:30-Did the Patriots make this decision more difficult than it needed to be? 7:40-Hoyer on why starting Brissett is the right move 9:20- The harm of starting Drake Maye too early 17:05- Has Maye’s development been overblown? 29:35- Reasons why the Patriots will be better than last year Watch the full episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/B-Q18JEJS30 WATCH every episode of the Patriots Talk podcast on YouTube Follow NBC Sports Boston: | |||
| Instant reaction to Patriots cutdown day | 27 Aug 2024 | 00:23:03 | |
Tom Curran and Phil Perry react to cutdown day around the NFL and discuss the biggest names being released by the Patriots. Is there any chance the team can improve on the waiver wire, and was it a mistake to focus on quarterback over the offensive line last spring? 1:00- Breaking down the biggest names being released by the Patriots on cutdown day 5:05- Any promising names available on the waiver wire? Any chance it can help the offensive line? 7:00- Was it a mistake to draft a QB over fixing the rest of the offense first? 14:40- How much confidence do you have in Eliot Wolf and the front office to fine-tune this roster before the start of the season? 18:25- Irrelevant Questions with Pop Douglas! Watch the full episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/IquM9HuK1IE WATCH every episode of the Patriots Talk podcast on YouTube Follow NBC Sports Boston: | |||
| In a long, hot practice, Patriots QBs show flashes | 01 Aug 2024 | 00:26:04 | |
Tom Curran and Phil Perry talk about what they saw from the QBs on a long day of practice. They also discuss the latest on Matthew Judon and Bill Belichick's latest media venture. 1:00 - QB takeaways on Day 7 of training camp 16:00 - How has Jerod Mayo handled the Matthew Judon situation? 23:00 - Will Bill Belichick stick with a career in media instead of a coaching return? WATCH every episode of the Patriots Talk podcast on YouTube Follow NBC Sports Boston: | |||
| Six reasons the Patriots pulled an upset over the Bills | 22 Oct 2023 | 00:19:13 | |
Tom Curran and Phil Perry react to the Patriots’ 29-25 win over the Buffalo Bills. What are the top reasons they won? How sustainable is this performance? Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/SW1HvWhzq8c WATCH every episode of the Patriots Talk podcast on YouTube Follow NBC Sports Boston: | |||
| A GM’s perspective on the thorny questions facing the Patriots | 19 Oct 2023 | 00:30:38 | |
The NFL trade deadline is approaching, and the Patriots are looking at a possible 1-7. What should the Patriots do at the trade deadline? Tom Curran and Phil Perry talk with former NFL GM Rick Spielman to discuss what’s next for the Patriots.
1:00-Rick Spielman on how a GM decides what to do at the trade deadline 9:00-How the Patriots should move forward with Mac Jones 16:00-Could the Patriots target a QB in the draft? 22:00-Should Malik Cunningham get playing time? Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/r4HO2gSxNVk WATCH every episode of the Patriots Talk podcast on YouTube Follow NBC Sports Boston: | |||
| Do the Patriots have a core they can count on for the future? | 17 Oct 2023 | 00:25:23 | |
After three straight losses, Tom Curran and Phil Perry debate what’s next for the Patriots. What’s the future for Mac Jones? Is there a core the Patriots can build off in 2024?
2:00-Did the Patriots do all they could to maximize Mac Jones? 9:30-What's the QB plan going forward? 15:00-How much blame does Bill Belichick put on himself? 18:30-Do the Patriots have a core they can count on for the future? Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/Tzr0KXrx8E4 Download the NEW NBC Sports Boston app: https://www.nbcsportsboston.com/news/the-new-nbc-sports-boston-mobile-app-is-here/534513/ WATCH every episode of the Patriots Talk podcast on YouTube Follow NBC Sports Boston: | |||
| After the Patriots loss to Raiders, is the reality of a lost season sinking in? | 16 Oct 2023 | 00:32:51 | |
Tom Curran and Phil Perry break down the Patriots loss to the Raiders. What’s next for the Patriots after losing three straight games? Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/F4d4wpvvjVE Download the NEW NBC Sports Boston app: https://www.nbcsportsboston.com/news/the-new-nbc-sports-boston-mobile-app-is-here/534513/
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| Do the Patriots have enough to actually fix Mac Jones? | 12 Oct 2023 | 00:45:08 | |
Phil Perry joins Tom Curran to look deeper into the root causes of Mac Jones’ struggles and if the Patriots even have the pieces in place to fix those issues. Then, Tom welcomes in Mike Florio to discuss the dysfunction in Foxboro and where things are headed for Bill Belichick and Robert Kraft. 2:46 – Phil and Tom break down Mac’s issues and how solvable, if at all, they are this season 15:05- How do the Pats slow down Maxx Crosby on Sunday? 18:45- Are the Raiders issues on offense caused by the same thing impacting the Patriots – an outdated scheme? 27:00- Mike Florio explains why he ranked the Patriots last in the NFL in this week’s power rankings and discusses the overall dysfunction in New England 31:50- Is the writing on the wall for the end of the Belichick era in New England? How many teams would be interested in him if he became available? Watch the full episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/xeGYwKZEHHU Presented by FanDuel Sportsbook WATCH every episode of the Patriots Talk podcast on YouTube Follow NBC Sports Boston: | |||
| Jakobi Meyers is symbolic of where Bill Belichick and the Patriots have gone wrong | 10 Oct 2023 | 00:31:13 | |
Tom Curran explains why the decision to move on from Jakobi Meyers is symbolic of where Bill Belichick and the Patriots have gone wrong over the last few seasons. Then, Curran welcomes in Phil Perry to discuss where the team stands as they look to ‘start all over’ after their shutout loss against the Saints.
1:00- The decision to move on from Jakobi Meyers is symbolic of where the Patriots have gone wrong in recent seasons 5:50- Tom and Phil break down why Belichick’s inability, or unwillingness, to be able to identify a good offensive player at this point in his career is the root cause of the team’s problems 8:30- What does it actually mean to ‘start all over’ mid-way through the season? 16:50- What changes can realistically be made to save this season? 23:35- What should Robert Kraft do? How should the team handle the rest of the season and going forward beyond that? Watch the full episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/DDKDGDmv3h8 Sponsored by FanDuel Sportsbook WATCH every episode of the Patriots Talk podcast on YouTube Follow NBC Sports Boston: | |||
| Time to sit Mac Jones? | 08 Oct 2023 | 00:17:39 | |
Tom Curran and Phil Perry debate what’s next for the Patriots after their 34-0 loss to the Saints. Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/wcC3-LW6Lb0 WATCH every episode of the Patriots Talk podcast on YouTube Follow NBC Sports Boston: | |||
| How does Mac Jones turn the page and where are the Patriots two years from now? | 05 Oct 2023 | 00:32:29 | |
Tom Curran welcomes in Andrew Callahan to dive deep into what went wrong for Mac Jones on Sunday vs. the Cowboys and if the problems we’ve seen over the past three seasons with him are fixable or not. Then, the two look into their crystal balls and discuss what has to happen for Mac, Bill Belichick or neither to be with the team in 2025.
3:10- Curran and Callahan discuss what is going on with Mac and if Sunday’s performance was an aberration 6:15- How much of this is on the quarterback and how much is on how Belichick has built this offense the past three years? 13:15- -Why those still suffering from ‘Zappe fever’ shouldn’t be looking at Sunday as an opportunity for a victory lap 18:21- Is it still only a matter of time before Bill O’Brien and the offense figure things out, or is this a lost cause? 23:23- Looking into the crystal ball: what has to happen over the next two years for Mac, Belichick, or neither to still be in New England in 2025? Watch the full episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/1xCIaG0xsHQ Presented by FanDuel Sportsbook WATCH every episode of the Patriots Talk podcast on YouTube Follow NBC Sports Boston: | |||
| For Mac Jones, the path back to Belichick's favor? First, do no harm | 03 Oct 2023 | 00:45:30 | |
Where do the Patriots go from here? Tom Curran talks with Taylor Kyles of CLNS to break down what went wrong against the Cowboys. Later, Rich Eisen gives a national perspective of the blowout loss.
3:30-Breaking down what went wrong for Mac Jones against Dallas 9:30-What will it take for Mac to bounce back? 14:30-Bad loss or is this who the Patriots are? 35:00-Interview with Rich Eisen Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/LMknelEiPSw Download the NEW NBC Sports Boston app: https://www.nbcsportsboston.com/news/the-new-nbc-sports-boston-mobile-app-is-here/534513/ WATCH every episode of the Patriots Talk podcast on YouTube Follow NBC Sports Boston: | |||
| Patriots are at an organization-wide crossroads after loss to Cowboys | 02 Oct 2023 | 00:27:03 | |
Tom Curran breaks down the Patriots’ loss to the Cowboys. Who is to blame for the lack of offense? How can Mac Jones bounce back from being benched? Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/PRhyCRMIXx0 WATCH every episode of the Patriots Talk podcast on YouTube Follow NBC Sports Boston: | |||
| Jacoby Brissett stacks another productive day for the Patriots | 30 Jul 2024 | 00:30:08 | |
Tom Curran and Phil Perry react to the latest developments surrounding Matthew Judon and his contract negotiations with the team. Then, the guys share their camp observations from the day before Kay Adams joins to discuss Jerod Mayo, how the league views the Patriots, and more! 1:00- Tom and Phil break down the latest with Matthew Judon 16:00- The guys share a QB update as Jacoby Brissett continues to look like the team’s best option to start, and Drake Maye struggles 20:50- More training camp observations 25:20- Kay Adams joins Tom from Gillette Stadium Watch the full episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/rQkYyw_Qlxw WATCH every episode of the Patriots Talk podcast on YouTube Follow NBC Sports Boston: | |||
| How the Patriots can flip the script vs. Cowboys, plus Keegan Bradley on Pats, Ryder Cup snub | 28 Sep 2023 | 00:44:59 | |
Tom Curran and Phil Perry break down the Patriots’ upcoming matchup against the Cowboys. Can the Patriots adapt on offense to put up more points? Later, Tom talks with PGA professional Keegan Bradley about being a die-hard Patriots fan.
2:00-Can the Patriots’ offense adapt? 9:00-How the Patriots should use Zeke and Stevenson 15:30-How beatable are the Cowboys? 19:00-Interview with Keegan Bradley 24:00-Keegan urges fans to give Belichick a break! Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/CqTrB-psGoY Download the NEW NBC Sports Boston app: https://www.nbcsportsboston.com/news/the-new-nbc-sports-boston-mobile-app-is-here/534513/ WATCH every episode of the Patriots Talk podcast on YouTube Follow NBC Sports Boston: | |||
| Would the Patriots be scared of facing their own offense? | 26 Sep 2023 | 00:26:35 | |
Tom Curran and Phil Perry debate how the Patriots’ defense would feel about facing their own offense. Later, Tom talks with Todd Archer of ESPN to get a Dallas perspective of the Cowboys’ start to their season.
7:30- Are the Patriots facing the same defenses? Two high-safeties? Or are teams just not scared? 11:00- How can the Patriots get faster on offense? 13:00-Would the Patriots be scared of facing their own offense? 17:00-Todd Archer on the Cowboys Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/Gxt9JAqjWuE Download the NEW NBC Sports Boston app: https://www.nbcsportsboston.com/news/the-new-nbc-sports-boston-mobile-app-is-here/534513/ WATCH every episode of the Patriots Talk podcast on YouTube Follow NBC Sports Boston: | |||
| Patriots escape NY with win they had to have | 24 Sep 2023 | 00:26:18 | |
The Patriots held off the Jets to earn their first victory of the year. Tom Curran and Phil Perry break down the game and discuss how the Patriots can build off the win.
4:30-How relieved was the locker room after the win? 6:45-Was this game closer than necessary? 9:00-Dominant performance by the Patriots’ defense 17:00-Who should be the go-to guy on offense? Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/Pz9ZfYZLdeo Download the NEW NBC Sports Boston app: https://www.nbcsportsboston.com/news/the-new-nbc-sports-boston-mobile-app-is-here/534513/
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| Chris Long says elements are there for Patriots to get right in ‘23 | 21 Sep 2023 | 00:30:02 | |
Tom Curran talks with Chris Long about his impressions of the Patriots through their first two games. Should Patriots fans be more optimistic? What will it take to keep Bill off the hot seat?
1:30-Chris Long a big fan of Keion White 4:30-Has the offense improved since last season? 9:00-Should Bill Belichick be on the hot seat? 18:30-Mentality of a locker room after an 0-2 start Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/ikN2NiHH-0k Download the NEW NBC Sports Boston app: https://www.nbcsportsboston.com/news/the-new-nbc-sports-boston-mobile-app-is-here/534513/ WATCH every episode of the Patriots Talk podcast on YouTube Follow NBC Sports Boston: | |||
| Patriots face a sticky challenge in must-win vs Jets | 19 Sep 2023 | 00:28:56 | |
What will it take for the Patriots to get their first win? Tom Curran and Phil Perry preview the upcoming Week 3 matchup against the Jets. Later, Colin Cowherd gives a national perspective of Bill Belichick and the Patriots. 4:00-Don’t count the Jets as a layup! 8:30-Patriots need to lean into the hurry-up offense 15:00-What will it take to go on a run? 21:00-Colin Cowherd on the national view of the Patriots Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/8nwmBXuircM Download the NEW NBC Sports Boston app: https://www.nbcsportsboston.com/news/the-new-nbc-sports-boston-mobile-app-is-here/534513/ WATCH every episode of the Patriots Talk podcast on YouTube Follow NBC Sports Boston: | |||
| Patriots’ self-inflicted wounds doom them vs. Dolphins | 18 Sep 2023 | 00:33:02 | |
Tom Curran and Phil Perry give their takeaways from the Patriots’ 24-17 loss to the Miami Dolphins. :30-Revoke the moral victory from Week 1! 6:30-This game shows why you need to invest in talent on offense 13:00-Grading the Patriots’ defensive performance 16:00- Why “bench” Demario Douglas? Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/S6d9meUn9xg Download the NEW NBC Sports Boston app: https://www.nbcsportsboston.com/news/the-new-nbc-sports-boston-mobile-app-is-here/534513/ WATCH every episode of the Patriots Talk podcast on YouTube Follow NBC Sports Boston: | |||
| Inside the numbers on Mac Jones vs. Tua Tagovailoa with Mike Sando | 14 Sep 2023 | 00:27:07 | |
Which QB would you rather have, Tua or Mac? Tom Curran talks with Mike Sando of The Athletic to break down the numbers on which QB has the brighter NFL future. Also, we break down the landscape of the AFC after Week 1. 2:00-Which QB would you rather have, Tua or Mac? 8:00-Mike Sando breaks down his QB tier system 20:00-How did the AFC landscape change after Week 1? Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/LKYiPf5_Kjs Download the NEW NBC Sports Boston app: https://www.nbcsportsboston.com/news/the-new-nbc-sports-boston-mobile-app-is-here/534513/
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| Taking stock of radical changes in AFC East | 12 Sep 2023 | 00:30:35 | |
Tom E. Curran and Phil Perry react to Aaron Rodgers' injury and discuss how this changes the landscape of the AFC East. They also preview the Patriots' Week 2 matchup against the Dolphins. :30 - How does Aaron Rodgers' injury change things for the Patriots and the rest of the division? 15:00 - Why you should be optimistic about the Patriots moving forward 22:30 - Which team has the scarier offense, Miami or Philly? 26:00 - Grading Mac Jones' Week 1 performance WATCH every episode of the Patriots Talk podcast on YouTube Follow NBC Sports Boston: | |||
| There’s so much upside in Patriots season-opening loss to the Eagles | 11 Sep 2023 | 00:28:07 | |
The Patriots lost to the Eagles 25-20 in their first game of the 2023 season. Tom Curran and Phil Perry give their takeaways from the game and discuss how the Patriots can build off the positive.
1:00-The bright side of the loss 6:30-Are the Patriots better than people thought? 9:20-Is Mac being too hard on himself? 18:30-What did we learn from the defense? Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/-zIKj6NmRlU Download the NEW NBC Sports Boston app: https://www.nbcsportsboston.com/news/the-new-nbc-sports-boston-mobile-app-is-here/534513/
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| What do the Patriots have to do to upset the Eagles? | 07 Sep 2023 | 00:27:14 | |
Tom Curran and Phil Perry talk with Dave Zangaro of NBC Sports Philadelphia to preview the upcoming Eagles vs. Patriots matchup. Do the Eagles have a weakness that the Patriots can exploit?
2:00-Where are the Eagles vulnerable? 3:30-Is the Eagles pass rush still diabolical? 8:30-Expect the Eagles to stay aggressive on 4th down 13:00-Philly loses this game if... 19:00-Just how good will the Patriots’ defense be? Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/UBg_mBCAt1k Download the NEW NBC Sports Boston app: https://www.nbcsportsboston.com/news/the-new-nbc-sports-boston-mobile-app-is-here/534513/ WATCH every episode of the Patriots Talk podcast on YouTube Follow NBC Sports Boston: | |||
| Patriots preach patience as offense tries to find footing | 26 Jul 2024 | 00:21:18 | |
Day 3 of Patriots training camp is complete! Tom E. Curran and Phil Perry discuss what they saw from Drake Maye and the offense. They also react to Davon Godchaux's comments on his contract situation. 1:30 - Breaking down Drake Maye's Day 3 7:45 - How did the offensive line look today? 12:00 - Reacting to Davon Godchaux's frustration with contract situation WATCH every episode of the Patriots Talk podcast on YouTube Follow NBC Sports Boston: | |||
| Legal expert explains why case against Jack Jones was easy to defend | 06 Sep 2023 | 00:11:37 | |
Legal analyst Greg Henning joins Tom E. Curran for an emergency Patriots Talk Podcast after gun charges against CB Jack Jones were dropped. Greg breaks down why this was likely an easy case to defend and explains that cases like this are more common than most people realize. 1:30 - Greg breaks down why the Suffolk DA likely dropped the charges 7:30 - How often do cases like this happen? WATCH every episode of the Patriots Talk podcast on YouTube Follow NBC Sports Boston: | |||
| AFC East roundtable: Where do Mac, BB and Pats rank in the division in rivals' eyes? | 05 Sep 2023 | 00:29:14 | |
We go around the AFC East to find out what the division rivals are saying about the Patriots. Sal Maiorana tells us all about the Bills, Rich Cimini talks Aaron Rodgers and the Jets, and Omar Kelly gives us a Dolphins perspective. 2:00-Is anyone in the AFC afraid of the Patriots? 4:00-Ranking the QBs 7:00-Is Belichick still the best coach in the AFC East? 17:00-Biggest concerns for each AFC team 27:30-Irrelevant questions with Mike Gesicki Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/2Droyvg-Mc4 WATCH every episode of the Patriots Talk podcast on YouTube Follow NBC Sports Boston: | |||
| Panthers insider explains why QB Matt Corral was available to Patriots | 31 Aug 2023 | 00:11:31 | |
Tom E. Curran is joined by The Athletic's Joe Person to discuss the Patriots' newest QB, Matt Corral. He explains why Corral was available to the Pats and how good of a player he is right now. 00:30 - Why was Matt Corral available? 2:30 - How good of a player is he? 6:00 - Could Corral ascend enough to one day make Mac Jones superfluous? 9:15 - What was the pitch to Corral? WATCH every episode of the Patriots Talk podcast on YouTube Follow NBC Sports Boston: | |||
| Matt Light weighs in on prospects for the Patriots and Mac Jones in ‘23 | 31 Aug 2023 | 00:45:31 | |
Tom Curran talks with Matt Light to get his assessment of the 2023 Patriots. How can Bill Belichick adapt to win in today’s NFL? 1:00-How Patriots’ locker room has changed 15:30-How Bill Belichick has changed throughout the years 20:30-Light's assessment of the 2023 Patriots 25:00-Can Belichick adapt to win in today’s NFL? 35:00-Thoughts on Mac Jones’ antics from last year
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| Patriots waive Zappe, so who backs up Mac? | 29 Aug 2023 | 00:09:43 | |
Tom Curran and Phil Perry react to the roster moves by the Patriots at Tuesday’s deadline. Why did the team release Bailey Zappe and what is the plan?
:30-Why release Bailey Zappe and what’s the plan? 4:00-Could the Patriots trade for a backup QB? Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/S9-JkJ5Xw9c Download the NEW NBC Sports Boston app: https://www.nbcsportsboston.com/news/the-new-nbc-sports-boston-mobile-app-is-here/534513/ WATCH every episode of the Patriots Talk podcast on YouTube Follow NBC Sports Boston: | |||
| Should Patriots sound the backup alarm on Bailey Zappe? | 26 Aug 2023 | 00:36:13 | |
Tom Curran and Phil Perry give their takeaways from the Patriots final preseason game. Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/trWg5AONu5k Download the NEW NBC Sports Boston app: https://www.nbcsportsboston.com/news/the-new-nbc-sports-boston-mobile-app-is-here/534513/ WATCH every episode of the Patriots Talk podcast on YouTube Follow NBC Sports Boston: | |||
| Devin McCourty talks Christian Gonzalez potential; why he sees a BIG year for Kendrick Bourne | 23 Aug 2023 | 00:14:52 | |
Phil Perry talks with Devin McCourty to discuss his expectations for the Patriots heading into the 2023 season. How does he feel about the Patriots offense? What are his first impressions of Christian Gonzalez?
2:30-Devin McCourty panic meter for the offensive line 4:30-Is Devin encouraged by what he’s seen from the offense? 6:30- Big year for Kendrick Bourne? 12:00-Impressions of Christian Gonzalez Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/IgJ2fbUTa8k Download the NEW NBC Sports Boston app: https://www.nbcsportsboston.com/news/the-new-nbc-sports-boston-mobile-app-is-here/534513/ WATCH every episode of the Patriots Talk podcast on YouTube Follow NBC Sports Boston: | |||
| Postgame reaction to Isaiah Bolden’s serious injury and the good and bad from Patriots-Packers | 20 Aug 2023 | 00:28:35 | |
Tom Curran and Phil Perry break down what we learned from the Patriots' second preseason game, which was suspended early in the fourth quarter after rookie Isaiah Bolden was stretchered off due to injury. Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/d8LZTJJKCFY Download the NEW NBC Sports Boston app: https://www.nbcsportsboston.com/news/the-new-nbc-sports-boston-mobile-app-is-here/534513/ WATCH every episode of the Patriots Talk podcast on YouTube Follow NBC Sports Boston: | |||
| Patriots sizzle on day 2 of joint practices; who sizzled the most? | 17 Aug 2023 | 00:33:41 | |
Tom Curran and Taylor Kyles of CLNS give you a post-practice breakdown of what they saw between the Patriots and the Packers. Later, Phil Perry joins to discuss how the team can build off the positive signs from Thursday.
1:00-What have we seen from the Patriots offense? 4:30-Ezekiel Elliott heavily involved 9:00-Did the Patriots get their swagger back a little? 12:30-Fights break out! 18:30-The value of Jabrill Peppers Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/wiSw4fsYbSc Download the NEW NBC Sports Boston app: https://www.nbcsportsboston.com/news/the-new-nbc-sports-boston-mobile-app-is-here/534513/ WATCH every episode of the Patriots Talk podcast on YouTube Follow NBC Sports Boston: | |||
| Zeke, Malik and a huge week in Green Bay | 15 Aug 2023 | 00:23:22 | |
Tom Curran and Andrew Callahan come to you live from outside of Lambeau Field to preview the Patriots upcoming joint practices with the Green Bay Packers. Later, we catch up with Jabrill Peppers for some irrelevant questions.
1:00-Impact of Ezekiel Elliott 5:00-Why move on from Damien Harris? 7:00-TE depth concerns with Mike Gesicki injury? 8:30-What to do with Malik Cunningham 17:30-Irrelevant questions with Jabrill Peppers Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/PE9YflF-bpo Download the NEW NBC Sports Boston app: https://www.nbcsportsboston.com/news/the-new-nbc-sports-boston-mobile-app-is-here/534513/ WATCH every episode of the Patriots Talk podcast on YouTube Follow NBC Sports Boston: | |||
| Too-early impression of Patriots offense from camp? Sluggish. | 25 Jul 2024 | 00:21:29 | |
Tom and Phil break down everything they saw on Day 2 of Patriots training camp. They discuss the sluggish offense, initial impressions of Ja'Lynn Polk and what they saw from Drake Maye. 1:00 - Breaking down a tough day of training camp for the offense 4:30 - What is the QB plan if Jacoby Brissett gets hurt? 13:00 - First impressions of Ja'Lynn Polk and the WR group WATCH every episode of the Patriots Talk podcast on YouTube Follow NBC Sports Boston: | |||
| Malik Cunningham steals show, what does it mean? | 11 Aug 2023 | 00:20:15 | |
Football is back! Tom Curran and Phil Perry break down what we learned from the Patriots first preseason game. 1:30-Having a responsible Malik Cunningham conversation 4:30-The future of Bailey Zappe 7:30-Time to build around a mobile QB? 16:00-Concerns about the RB room 17:30-Rapid fire impressions Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/G3uLD5RWN8Y Download the NEW NBC Sports Boston app: https://www.nbcsportsboston.com/news/the-new-nbc-sports-boston-mobile-app-is-here/534513/ WATCH every episode of the Patriots Talk podcast on YouTube Follow NBC Sports Boston: | |||
| Patriots ahead of schedule heading into preseason opener? | 08 Aug 2023 | 00:14:54 | |
Tom Curran and Phil Perry break down the state of the New England Patriots as they prepare for their first preseason game against the Houston Texans. Which players are we looking forward to seeing on Thursday? Later, we catch up with Kendrick Bourne for some “irrelevant questions”
:30-Bailey Zappe says Patriots offense is about ‘80 percent’ installed 4:30-Reaction to Patriots signing Trey Flowers 6:30-Texans-Patriots preseason preview 15:00-Irrelevant questions with Kendrick Bourne Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/zrZRKeEMHbE WATCH every episode of the Patriots Talk podcast on YouTube Follow NBC Sports Boston: | |||
| Jack Jones makes an unplanned exit from Patriots practice | 03 Aug 2023 | 00:30:03 | |
Tom Curran and Phil Perry break down the latest from Patriots training camp. What caused Jack Jones’ abrupt departure from practice? What positive signs are we seeing from the offense?
1:00-Making sense of Jack Jones’ departure 9:00-Offensive improvements evident in past two practices 16:00-No signs of a QB competition 21:30-Where have we seen the influence of Bill O'Brien? 24:30-WR stock up, stock down Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/fvj8-i_JxFU Download the NEW NBC Sports Boston app: https://www.nbcsportsboston.com/news/the-new-nbc-sports-boston-mobile-app-is-here/534513/ WATCH every episode of the Patriots Talk podcast on YouTube Follow NBC Sports Boston: | |||
| Depth concerns already deepening for Patriots offense | 31 Jul 2023 | 00:50:06 | |
Tom Curran and Phil Perry break down what they saw in the Patriots first padded practice at training camp. How much does Cole Strange’s injury highlight the depth concerns on this team? How interested should the Patriots be in Ezekiel Elliott? 3:00-Cole Strange suffers apparent leg injury 4:30-Cause for concern with OL depth? 13:30-Making the case to go get Ezekiel Elliott 19:30-Other training camp observations Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/HBlgQhmxDs4 Download the NBC Sports Boston app here: https://www.nbcsportsboston.com/news/the-new-nbc-sports-boston-mobile-app-is-here/534513/ WATCH every episode of the Patriots Talk podcast on YouTube Follow NBC Sports Boston: | |||
| Patriots spending decisions have become impossible to explain | 27 Jul 2023 | 00:36:57 | |
Day 2 of training camp is in the books! Tom Curran and Phil Perry break down what they saw from Mac Jones and the offense. They also debate why the Patriots didn’t go all in on DeAndre Hopkins, and how interested they are in Dalvin Cook.
1:00-Impact of a ‘no drama’ camp 5:00-Impressions of the offense on day 2 14:00-Patriots spending decisions have become impossible to explain 23:30-Lawrence Guy explains his absence from minicamp 25:30-What did we see from JuJu? Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/Ult-drVFDEM Download the NBC Sports app: https://www.nbcsportsboston.com/news/the-new-nbc-sports-boston-mobile-app-is-here/534513/ WATCH every episode of the Patriots Talk podcast on YouTube Follow NBC Sports Boston: | |||
| A Patriots Training Camp Preview | 25 Jul 2023 | 00:21:43 | |
Patriots players reported for Training Camp on Tuesday, and Tom E. Curran and Phil Perry discuss the storylines going into the new season and their reaction to what head coach Bill Belichick said during his first press conference. (1:30) What to expect as training camp begins. The intensity, schedule, etc. (4:15) Reaction to Belichick's "no comment" on the Jack Jones arrest for gun charges at Logan Airport in June (7:00) Belichick on Lawrence Guy, and his unhappiness with his contract (10:00) What to make of the wide receivers in camp after not signing DeAndre Hopkins. Also, could the Patriots bring in Leonard Fournette? (14:45) Phil wonders if the Patriots are "in it" before the NFL trade deadline, could they take a big swing? Phil is keeping his eye on a certain Las Vegas receiver... (18:25) What will Tom & Phil be looking for with Mac Jones on the field with new offensive coordinator Bill O'Brien (20:15) How important is it for 1st-round pick Christian Gonzalez to be "thrown into the fire"? WATCH every episode of the Patriots Talk podcast on YouTube Follow NBC Sports Boston: | |||
| Audience participation pod! 18 looming questions heading into Patriots training camp | 06 Jul 2023 | 01:02:03 | |
Tom Curran and Cerrone Battle answer YOUR biggest questions heading into Patriots training camp. Will DeAndre Hopkins or Dalvin Cook be on the team? Was the Patriots’ defense REALLY that good in 2022?
3:00-Cerrone's journey to being a member of the media 19:30-What are the odds the Patriots sign Hopkins or Cook? 24:00-Did we overrate the 2022 Patriots’ defense? 30:00-Who will be the breakthrough player next season? 34:00-Should the Patriots lock up Kyle Dugger long-term? Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/3xySq9QJKk0 Download the NEW NBC Sports Boston app: https://www.nbcsportsboston.com/news/the-new-nbc-sports-boston-mobile-app-is-here/534513/ WATCH every episode of the Patriots Talk podcast on YouTube Follow NBC Sports Boston: | |||
| How should the Patriots proceed with Jack Jones? | 21 Jun 2023 | 00:24:41 | |
Patriots CB Jack Jones pleads not guilty to nine gun charges, and his lawyer claims he was ‘almost fired’ due to social media response to his arrest. How should the Patriots proceed? Tom Curran and Phil Perry debate what’s next. 1:30-What's the next step for the Patriots? 13:00-Are players not taking Bill Belichick seriously? 20:00-How do current players feel about the situation? Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/0GHfkhiOJmE Download the NEW NBC Sports Boston app here: https://www.nbcsportsboston.com/news/the-new-nbc-sports-boston-mobile-app-is-here/534513/ WATCH every episode of the Patriots Talk podcast on YouTube Follow NBC Sports Boston: | |||
| Offensive tackle is a growing concern for Patriots | 13 Jun 2023 | 00:34:26 | |
Tom Curran and Phil Perry report from Day 2 of Patriots minicamp. We got to see Trent Brown but not for long. How concerning is the tackle position? How good can this defense be? 2:00-Trent Brown sighting! 3:30-Dicey proposition at tackle once again 14:00-What did we see from Calvin Anderson? 15:30-The upside of the 2023 Patriots’ defense Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/BOh2R6Ex3Lg Download the new NBC Sport Boston app: https://www.nbcsportsboston.com/news/the-new-nbc-sports-boston-mobile-app-is-here/534513/ WATCH every episode of the Patriots Talk podcast on YouTube Follow NBC Sports Boston: | |||
| Slim pickings at WR as Patriots begin minicamp | 12 Jun 2023 | 00:32:17 | |
Tom Curran and Phil Perry report from Day 1 of Patriots minicamp. Who was missing and why? What did Mac Jones and Bill Belichick have to say about DeAndre Hopkins?
1:30-Who didn’t make it and why? 8:30-The reason the Patriots are kicking tires on wideouts is becoming obvious 13:00-Bill Belichick and Mac Jones on DeAndre Hopkins 19:30-Examing the Mac-Belichick relationship Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/x3ew_T6dt8w WATCH every episode of the Patriots Talk podcast on YouTube Follow NBC Sports Boston: | |||
| Judon lets loose on contract, how will Patriots respond? | 24 Jul 2024 | 00:18:40 | |
Matthew Judon gets candid about his contract dispute with the Patriots. How will the team respond? Plus, Tom and Phil share their biggest takeaways from Day 1 of training camp. 1:45 - Breaking down Matthew Judon's candid comments on contract situation 10:15 - What did Tom and Phil see from Drake Maye and Jacoby Brissett today? 13:00 - How did the rest of the offense look on Day 1? WATCH every episode of the Patriots Talk podcast on YouTube Follow NBC Sports Boston: | |||
| The perfect DeAndre Hopkins sales pitch from the Patriots | 09 Jun 2023 | 00:33:25 | |
Tom Curran and Phil Perry recap the Patriots’ final OTA practice. They also debate what the perfect sales pitch would be for DeAndre Hopkins. 1:00-Kendrick Bourne is too honest for his own good! 5:00-Is the slate clean heading into 2023? 10:30-What’s your pitch to DeAndre Hopkins? 16:45-Examining potential chemistry between Hopkins and Mac Jones Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/zbH8_7rDFwc WATCH every episode of the Patriots Talk podcast on YouTube Follow NBC Sports Boston: | |||
| Fist flies at Patriots’ OTA! | 06 Jun 2023 | 00:31:22 | |
Things get chippy at Tuesday’s OTAs! Tom Curran and Phil Perry break down what they saw and give their biggest takeaways.
2:00-Fist flies at Patriots’ OTA 14:00-WR absences becoming concerning 16:30-First impressions of Christian Gonzalez 19:30-What are the expectations for Kyle Dugger and Josh Uche? Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/gp7rjJjFN1w WATCH every episode of the Patriots Talk podcast on YouTube Follow NBC Sports Boston: | |||
| Easy to tell who’s running the offense at Patriots’ OTA | 31 May 2023 | 00:21:51 | |
Tom Curran gives his takeaways from the Patriots’ first open OTA practice. Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/HkX06HofHFM WATCH every episode of the Patriots Talk podcast on YouTube Follow NBC Sports Boston: | |||