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*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.
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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?
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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
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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?
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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?
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Tom Curran and Phil Perry react to the Patriots hiring Mike Vrabel as their next head coach.
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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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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
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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
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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
1:00 - Why the Patriots should sit Drake Maye in season finale
13:00 - Does Alex Van Pelt deserve to be fired?
23:30 - How do Patriots form a new identity?
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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?
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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?
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