Tom Curran’s Patriots Talk Podcast

Mike Vrabel spoke on a wide range of topics at the NFL Annual League Meetings, and Tom E. Curran and Phil Perry break down everything he had to say. They discuss his comments on A.J. Brown, the draft, the wide receiver room and much more. 00:00 - What can we take from Mike Vrabel's comments on A.J. Brown? 7:00 - Breaking down Mike Vrabel's comments on the WR room 10:00 - Are Patriots drafting for need or do they want the best player available? 19:00 - Mike Vrabel on need to improve in the run game WATCH every episode of the Patriots Talk podcast on YouTubeFollow NBC Sports Boston:NBCSportsBoston.comX @NBCSpatriotsFacebookInstagramTikTok Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Tom E. Curran breaks down Robert Kraft’s comments from the NFL League Meeting on Monday. Kraft took a look back at how he thought the Patriots did last season, and he took a look ahead to expectations for next season. He also discussed eventual contract extensions for Drake Maye and Christian Gonzalez, and he addressed the NFL’s push for 18-game seasons. Eliot Wolf also had a little tidbit on A.J. Brown on the Up And Adams Show. There’s not a lot of news regarding Brown, but no news isn’t necessarily a bad thing. 0:00 - Tom E. Curran on the latest news regarding A.J. Brown 4:06 - Looking back at last season & expectations for next season 6:58 - Drake Maye & Christian Gonzalez extension talk 8:36 - Talks about an 18-game NFL season WATCH every episode of the Patriots Talk podcast on YouTubeFollow NBC Sports Boston:NBCSportsBoston.comX @NBCSpatriotsFacebookInstagramTikTok Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

We are less than a month away from the 2026 NFL Draft. Tom Curran and Phil Perry discuss the most pressing draft needs and break down some possible options for the Patriots.    00:00 Draft isn’t loaded with stars, but it’s loaded with starters! 02:00 Is Edge/Linebacker the Patriots’ biggest need? 13:00 How should the Patriots address the offensive line? 22:00 Tom is all in on the idea of drafting a TE 35:30 Target a WR with the first-round pick? WATCH every episode of the Patriots Talk podcast on YouTubeFollow NBC Sports Boston:NBCSportsBoston.comX @NBCSpatriotsFacebookInstagramTikTok Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Tom Curran sits down with Mike Florio to break down a "wide-open" AFC—which team actually deserves to be the preseason favorite? Florio also shares the latest intel on the A.J. Brown trade rumors and whether the Patriots are the frontrunners to land him after June 1st. Finally, they dive into the logistics of an 18-game season and what it would take for the players to sign off.   00:00 Mike Florio joins the pod 01:30 Power Ranking the AFC: Who is the true favorite? 07:00 The latest intel on A.J. Brown 09:30 Are the Patriots the last team standing for A.J. Brown? 15:00 3 storylines to watch ahead of the NFL Owners' Meetings 23:00 How owners can sell players on an 18-game season WATCH every episode of the Patriots Talk podcast on YouTubeFollow NBC Sports Boston:NBCSportsBoston.comX @NBCSpatriotsFacebookInstagramTikTok Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Former Patriot Jason McCourty joins Tom to discuss how Drake Maye and the Patriots will handle higher expectations this season, why Kevin Byard and Romeo Doubs are strong additions and whether New England needs A.J. Brown to be a Super Bowl contender. 2:10 - How hard will it be for Patriots to deal with increased expectations? 7:00 - What will Kevin Byard and Romeo Doubs bring to New England? 12:00 - Do the Patriots NEED A.J. Brown? 19:30 - Reaction to a possible 18-game regular season WATCH every episode of the Patriots Talk podcast on YouTubeFollow NBC Sports Boston:NBCSportsBoston.comX @NBCSpatriotsFacebookInstagramTikTok Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Tom E. Curran and Phil Perry react to Eliot Wolf's press conference following the start of NFL free agency. They rank the Patriots' free agent signings so far, and they wonder if New England is leaving the light on for A.J. Brown. 00:00 Kevin Byard says it was New England or Chicago. 7:12 Tom and Phil rank the Patriots' free agency signings 10:46 Curran things the Patriots need a better running back to be a 'next level' offense 16:30 Do the Patriots have any true game-changers? 20:18 When will the Patriots stop considering trades? Eliot Wolf implies they're leaving the light on for A.J. Brown  28:00 Eliot Wolf was asked about Christian Gonzalez' status with the Patriots - Tom and Phil break down the Patriots' approach to his contract WATCH every episode of the Patriots Talk podcast on YouTubeFollow NBC Sports Boston:NBCSportsBoston.comX @NBCSpatriotsFacebookInstagramTikTok Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

NFL’s free agent legal tampering period is underway, Tom Curran and Phil Perry react to the news and debate what moves the Patriots can make. Is the WR room good enough? What’s the plan if they don’t land A.J. Brown?   00:00 What's the plan at WR for the Patriots? 3:30 Is it A.J. Brown or bust? 07:30 Is the WR room good enough?  10:00 Debating other options at WR that are available  13:00- Impact of losing Khyiris Tonga 21:00 Can’t have a worse roster, with a tougher schedule! 30:00 Is the offensive line good enough right now? WATCH every episode of the Patriots Talk podcast on YouTubeFollow NBC Sports Boston:NBCSportsBoston.comX @NBCSpatriotsFacebookInstagramTikTok Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Tom E. Curran and Phil Perry react to the report that the Patriots plan to release Stefon Diggs after just one season in New England. They break down the Patriots’ strategy to replace him in the offense, explore potential free-agent and trade targets and discuss what the team might do with their own players entering free agency. 00:00 - Reaction to the Stefon Diggs news  13:00 - Who are the Patriots more likely to land: A.J. Brown or Alec Pierce?  23:00 - What will the Patriots do with their own free agents? WATCH every episode of the Patriots Talk podcast on YouTubeFollow NBC Sports Boston:NBCSportsBoston.comX @NBCSpatriotsFacebookInstagramTikTok Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Ty Law joins Tom E. Curran for an in-depth conversation about the player side of the NFL business. They discuss what it was like negotiating contracts with Bill Belichick, the future of Stefon Diggs and Christian Gonzalez in New England and how Mike Vrabel will handle those conversations while keeping the team successful. Plus, Ty talks about his Corvus Vodka line. 00:00 - Ty discusses the new flavors in his Corvus Vodka line. 9:00 - What was it like negotiating contracts with Bill Belichick? 15:00 - Ty talks about the contract situations involving Stefon Diggs and Christian Gonzalez. 28:00 - How does Ty think Mike Vrabel will keep the team successful while negotiating with players?     WATCH every episode of the Patriots Talk podcast on YouTubeFollow NBC Sports Boston:NBCSportsBoston.comX @NBCSpatriotsFacebookInstagramTikTok Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Hosts react to a new NFLPA report card and how upgraded facilities and travel could change player perception. They debate Stefon Diggs' contract timeline and chances to return. The conversation shifts to whether A.J. Brown would fit New England and what a trade would cost. A short clip considers if the roster is a move or two away from contention.