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.

  • 23 minutes 38 seconds
    Would a ‘football overlord’ be a solution for reeling Patriots brain trust?

    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?

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    19 December 2024, 5:35 pm
  • 35 minutes 6 seconds
    Scott Pioli weighs in on how Patriots' process should proceed

    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?

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    17 December 2024, 7:12 pm
  • 33 minutes 47 seconds
    Patriots go from bad on the field to worse in postgame

    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?

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    16 December 2024, 3:54 am
  • 19 minutes 20 seconds
    BC head coach Bill O'Brien weighs in on Belichick's STUNNING move to UNC

    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?

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    13 December 2024, 6:42 pm
  • 43 minutes 43 seconds
    Drake Maye’s urgency, Jerod Mayo’s future and Belichick’s move to UNC with Mike Giardi

    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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    12 December 2024, 6:29 pm
  • 36 minutes 43 seconds
    Weighing the cause and effect of Bill Belichick's back-to-school moment

    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

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    10 December 2024, 8:56 pm
  • 20 minutes 53 seconds
    Exclusive interview: Jerod Mayo sits down to discuss first season as Patriots head coach

    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 

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    5 December 2024, 1:00 pm
  • 40 minutes 6 seconds
    The Aftermath: 'Cautious' Patriots continue to coach not to lose in maddening loss to Colts

    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

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    2 December 2024, 1:41 am
  • 24 minutes 18 seconds
    Patriots' personnel department has given no proof it's on the verge of getting it right

    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

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    27 November 2024, 8:23 pm
  • 29 minutes 1 second
    Patriots faceplant in Miami signals progress hasn't been made

    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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    25 November 2024, 9:36 pm
  • 32 minutes 32 seconds
    Maximizing Drake Maye means Patriots NEED to use his legs

    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

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    21 November 2024, 6:40 pm
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