Tom Curran’s Patriots Talk Podcast
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NBC Sports Boston Insiders Tom E. Curran and Phil Perry talk about the New England Patriots and the NFL. New episodes drop every Tuesday and Thursday.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.
- 36 minutes 35 secondsAre the Patriots truly better than last year? Yes, and here are six reasons why
There is optimism surrounding the Patriots heading into the 2025 NFL season. Is it warranted, or too early to tell? Tom Curran lays out his six reasons the Patriots will be better in 2025. Phil Perry joins to give his take on how optimistic Patriots fans should be.
5:00 - Reasons to be optimistic? Or is it too early to tell?
7:30 - Six reasons the Patriots are truly better than last year
12:30 - Impact of the defensive front-seven
19:00 - Can the Patriots have a shutdown secondary?
22:30 - Patriots got a breezy schedule
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18 June 2025, 7:40 pm - 41 minutes 27 secondsPatriots offseason grades: Which positions improved? Which didn’t?
Tom Curran and Phil Perry go position by position and give their offseason grades spot by spot.
1:30-QB grades
3:30-RB grades
6:00-TE grades
9:00-WR grades
12:30-Tackle grades
14:40-Guard/Center grades
19:00-Defensive grades
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12 June 2025, 10:31 pm - 27 minutes 28 secondsStefon Diggs responds to viral boat video, Gonzalez and Chism continue to standout at mini-camp
Tom E. Curran and Phil Perry are bringing you the latest from the second day of Patriots mini-camp. We hear from Stefon Diggs about his viral video over memorial day weekend. Plus Mike Vrabel has a lot of good things to say about undrafted rookie Efton Chism.
00:32: Stefon Diggs addresses viral boat video in Miami over memorial day weekend
4:30: Should Patriots be concerned about Stefon Diggs being a distraction this season?
7:20: Stefon Diggs 'making it clear' that he's ready to do a lot.
12:30: Defense had a day at mini-camp! Phil Perry recounts Christian Gonzalez's play of the day (or even the Spring).
13:30: Uneven day for Drake Maye and the Patriots offense
20:10: Why Phil Perry would make a trade for Terry McLaurin
25:30: Early predictions: Efton Chism will make the Patriots roster
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10 June 2025, 10:42 pm - 16 minutes 1 secondDrake Maye discusses the year two leadership jump
Tom Curran and Phil Perry report live from Day 1 of Patriots mandatory minicamp. They discuss whether Drake Maye is ready to be the vocal leader the Patriots need this season, and debate what the expectations should be for the QB in his second season.
1:00-Is Drake Maye ready to be the vocal leader for the Patriots
5:30-What should be the expectations for Drake?
8:45-Takeaways from Day 1 of minicamp practice
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9 June 2025, 9:32 pm - 44 minutes 16 secondsChris Simms is OPTIMISTIC Drake Maye can take it to the next level in 2025
Tom Curran welcomes in Chris Simms of NBC Sports to debate his recent QB tier rankings ahead of the 2025 NFL season and share his thoughts on Drake Maye ahead of his sophomore year. Then, Phil Perry joins to react to Simms’ QB rankings and discuss the potential for breakout years from Ja’Lynn Polk and Cole Strange.
4:10- Chris Simms explains his reasoning for ranking Drake Maye in the bottom half of his list
10:50- Why Simms is optimistic Maye will take a leap in development this year
17:50- How great will the impact of Josh McDaniels be on Maye’s development?
24:20- Phil reacts to Simms’ Drake Maye ranking
28:20- Tom and Phil discuss the chances Ja’Lynn Polk and Cole Strange break out in 2025
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5 June 2025, 7:36 pm - 21 minutes 19 secondsStefon Diggs makes impactful return to Patriots OTAs, Maye has best outing yet
Tom E. Curran and Phil Perry are back out at Patriots OTAs, and so is Stefon Diggs! Curran shares why he believes there will be 'no tangible fallout' for Diggs, and the odds of him being active in Week 1. Later we hear from Josh McDaniels on Diggs and Drake Maye's learning curve in the new system. Finally, Tom and Phil share injury update on Jahlani Tavai.
00:30: "No tangible fallout" based on MDW incident with Stefon Diggs.
4:00: Looks like Diggs would start season on active roster based on what Tom E. Curran saw today.
7:30: Best outing for Drake Maye with media present
11:00: Josh McDaniels says Drake Maye is a quick study, generally doesn't make the same mistake twice
14:00: Jahlani Tavai goes on with what seemed like a serious injury at practice
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2 June 2025, 8:12 pm - 17 minutes 58 secondsAn UNEVEN offensive performance at Patriots OTAs
Tom E. Curran and Phil Perry are down at Gillete for Wednesday's OTA. They react to Mike Vrabel’s comments from the day, and they talk about what they saw from the players. They also touch on the recent controversy surrounding Stefon Diggs and a viral video showing him holding an unknown substance while partying.
0:47 - 1 word to describe Patriots OTA
5:24 - Mike Vrabel making expectations clear to Javon Baker
9:44 - Hitting on Stefon Diggs’ viral video with unknown substance on a yacht
13:51 - Popped and dropped
14:04 - Josh Dobbs had a rough day at Wednesday’s OTA
16:57 - Curran doesn’t think Mike Onwenu will be ready “for a minute”
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28 May 2025, 10:35 pm - 27 minutes 10 secondsMike Vrabel brings the intensity EARLY in Patriots OTAs, first look at No. 4 pick Will Campbell
Tom E. Curran and Phil Perry are back at Gillette Stadium! They share their first impression after day 1 of OTA's open to the media. We hear from head coach Mike Vrabel, DeMario Douglas, and Hunter Henry. Later, Tom and Phil discuss Drake Maye's four picks at practice, and encouraging signs from Christian Barmore.
1:15: Tom and Phil give their 3 Impressions from first day of OTA's
6:00: DeMario Douglas' talks early days of the Josh McDaniels' offense and how he hopes to succeed as a slot receiver.
7:40: Breaking down Drake Maye's 4 picks
13:43: Early look at rookie Will Campbell and how his size looks compared to the other offensive linemen.
18:45: Tom E. Curran impressed by Christian Barmore's conditioning and speed
22:00: Phil Perry impressed with the undrafted rookie, Efton Chism
25:00 Who was missing and who was limited during OTA's
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20 May 2025, 10:42 pm - 42 minutes 48 secondsInstant reaction to the Patriots’ 2025 schedule, and expectations are soooaring!
Tom Curran and Phil Perry go through the Patriots’ 2025 schedule game by game to give their predictions for the upcoming season. They break down why fans should be excited about the first four games, and give win-loss predictions for each game.
1:00-Breaking down the first four games for the Patriots
3:30-Win/loss predictions for the full schedule
8:00-Pats face a stretch going against rookie QBs
17:15-What games will the Patriots be favorites in?
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15 May 2025, 4:39 pm - 43 minutes 47 secondsGreater urgency at Pats rookie camp and does Belichick have an NFL future?
Phil Perry joins Tom Curran’s Patriots Talk Podcast to discuss his main takeaways from Patriots rookie minicamp over the weekend. He gives his initial reaction to Mike Vrabel as head coach, as well as several rookies. Plus, they wonder if Bill Belichick’s chances of coaching in the NFL are over after all the drama surrounding him recently.
0:45 - Initial reaction to Jayson Tatum tearing his Achilles
3:15 - Phil Perry gives his impressions of Patriots rookie minicamp
17:08 - Phil Perry gives his take on Mike Vrabel through Patriots minicamp
21:30 - Reaction to Milton Williams getting called out by Mike Vrabel
24:26 - Phil Perry hits on WR Kyle Williams
26:41 - Why Stefon Diggs will make a positive impact on Kyle Williams
28:06 - What Phil Perry saw from OL Jack Conley
30:53 - Phil Perry hits on Efton Chism and Lan Larison
35:25 - Tom Curran thinks Bill Belichick’s chances of coaching in the NFL again are next to zero
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13 May 2025, 11:42 pm - 39 minutes 57 secondsDrake Maye's leadership and Stefon Diggs' attitude are exactly what the Patriots NEED in 2025
Tom Curran and Phil Perry react to the latest drama surrounding Bill Belichick before discussing the potential of Drake Maye's leadership growth entering Year 2, and why Stefon Diggs' attitude may be exactly what the team needs in 2025.
1:00- Tom and Phil share their thoughts on the latest drama surrounding Bill Belichick
16:15- Dissecting Eliot Wolf's comments about Drake Maye needing to make a leap as a leader this year... and are the QB's comments on Thursday making it clear that's already happening?
25:40- Is Stefon Diggs' attitude exactly what the receivers' group and the team needs this year?
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