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.
- 46 minutes 50 secondsFree agent preview and a taste of Phil’s film session with Scar
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
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6 March 2025, 9:08 pm - 39 minutes 43 secondsSoooooo... what are the Patriots' Options B, C and D in free agency?
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?
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4 March 2025, 7:14 pm - 34 minutes 40 secondsCombine Phil on Patriots' final say, Tee Higgins and tortured movie quotes
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?
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27 February 2025, 9:54 pm - 29 minutes 36 secondsMike Vrabel talks free agency “aggression” at the combine
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?
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25 February 2025, 11:10 pm - 31 minutes 53 secondsDo the Patriots need more bang for their buck from running back room?
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?
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18 February 2025, 10:12 pm - 27 minutes 26 secondsRanking the Patriots as a free agent landing spot
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
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13 February 2025, 10:04 pm - 58 minutes 48 secondsRevisiting Brady vs. Mahomes, and a deep-dive on the MVP vote with Mike Sando
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
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11 February 2025, 11:07 pm - 18 minutes 7 secondsPatriots 'got the right guy' hiring Josh McDaniels, Exclusive with Kyle Van Noy and Kyle Hamilton
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
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7 February 2025, 6:33 pm - 19 minutes 19 secondsDianna Russini describes how Mike Vrabel's approach may change with Patriots
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?
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6 February 2025, 10:52 pm - 27 minutes 45 secondsTitans writer explains what went wrong for Mike Vrabel in Tennessee
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
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6 February 2025, 1:01 am - 41 minutes 10 secondsMike Florio: NFL is 'sleepwalking' into a major conflict of interest with Tom Brady
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?
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