

Tom Curran’s Patriots Talk Podcast
NBC Sports Boston
NBC Sports Boston Insiders Tom E. Curran and Phil Perry talk about the New England Patriots and the NFL. New episodes drop after each game and every Tuesday and Thursday.
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Apr 4, 2024 • 58min
How motivated are Patriots to swing a big WR trade? What’s Washington thinking at No. 2?
Tom Curran and Phil Perry discuss ways for the Patriots to land a stud WR and debate what it would take for the Patriots to trade down. J.P. Finlay gives us the latest news on what the Washington Commanders might do with the No. 2 pick. Later, Joe Person of the Athletic talks about the characteristics of Drake Maye. 1:30-Reaction to the Stefon Diggs trade 5:00-How can the Patriots land a stud WR? 14:30-What would it take for the Patriots to trade down? 34:00-J.P. Finlay on who Washington may target at No. 2 overall 43:30-Joe Person on the character of Drake Maye Watch on YT: https://youtu.be/0gQfhM3FSkM
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Apr 2, 2024 • 36min
Is J.J. McCarthy now the object of Patriots desire?
Is Eliot Wolf pushing hard for the Patriots to draft J.J. McCarthy with the No. 3 pick in the NFL draft? Tom Curran talks with Tony Pauline to find out what he has heard. Later, Phil Perry joins to discuss players in the draft that could be fits at WR for the Patriots. 4:30-Tony Pauline on the Patriots drafting J.J. with the third pick 8:00-How much can the Patriots get if they trade back? 12:30-Pauline on the WR talent in the draft 28:30-Phil Perry’s prototypical WRs for the Patriots Watch on YT: https://youtu.be/qx2qqYya9HY
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Mar 28, 2024 • 45min
What “bag” is the right “bag” for Patriots to trade down?
Where do the Patriots stand in their decision on what to do with the No. 3 pick in the NFL draft? Tom Curran and Phil Perry discuss the latest as the top QBs in the draft participate in their pro days. 3:00-How collaborative will the draft decisions be? 10:30-Stop setting up expectations for playoffs. Underestimate and overperform! 16:00-Reaction to pro days 21:30- What “bag” is the right “bag” for Patriots to trade down? 28:00-HEATED DEBATE: Do you need the QB?! Watch on YT: https://youtu.be/p8BjQCfv-X0
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Mar 26, 2024 • 46min
NFL owners meetings wrap: Things are getting interesting for Patriots at No. 3
Tom Curran and Phil Perry discuss their takeaways from Robert Kraft’s meeting with the media on Tuesday. Later, Dianna Russini of The Athletic talks about what the rest of the league is saying about the No. 3 pick. 1:00-Reaction to the NFL rule changes 9:00-Three takeaways from Robert Kraft’s comments 17 :00-How do you make players want to play for the Patriots? 21:00-How do the Patriots balance patience and urgency? 38:00-Interview with Dianna Russini Watch on YT: https://youtu.be/mcYYI36u9_w
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Mar 25, 2024 • 14min
Jerod Mayo preaches patience and talks options for Patriots at No. 3
Jerod Mayo spoke with the media in Orlando at the NFL Owner’s Meetings. Tom Curran reacts to what we heard from Jerod and discusses why Patriots fans should be patient in this rebuild. Watch on YT: https://youtu.be/IF5RkHfvbYU
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Mar 21, 2024 • 37min
The rest of the Patriots’ decade will likely be shaped by Drake Maye vs. trade down decision
Tom Curran and Phil Perry have differing opinions about drafting Drake Maye at No.3 overall. What’s the right move for the Patriots? 1:00-The case for and against drafting Drake Maye No. 3 overall 11:00-What changed Phil’s mind on Maye? 21:00-The importance of developing the QB you draft 24:00-Why trading for a top-end WR is not a good idea Watch on YT: https://youtu.be/oE631EycUHM
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Mar 20, 2024 • 45min
Patriots should be building in this draft and not looking for a savior
Tom Curran thinks it takes “guts and brains” for the Patriots to trade the third overall pick, what does Phil Perry think? Later, Vikings beat writer Alec Lewis discusses K.J. Osborn’s game and whether Minnesota will try to move up to third overall. 1:00-Why Eliot Wolf should not play it safe in his first draft with Patriots 7:00-Are the Patriots in a critically bad situation? 33:30-Alec Lewis talks about K.J. Osborn 39:30-How desperate are the Vikings to draft a QB? Watch on YT: https://youtu.be/bae53Y3pf8w
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Mar 16, 2024 • 25min
Dynastic postgame show: Reaction to the final two episodes of The Dynasty
Tom Curran, Phil Perry, Michael Holley and Brian Hoyer discuss the final two episodes of Apple TV+ The Dynasty.
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Mar 14, 2024 • 51min
Were the Patriots smart to push away from the table on Calvin Ridley?
Tom Curran and Phil Perry give their grades for the Patriots in free agency. What’s the next move after missing out on Calvin Ridley? Later, NFL Draft analyst Thor Nystrom explains why J.J. McCarthy should be worthy of the third overall pick. 1:00-What grade do the Patriots deserve for their free agency so far? 10:30-Should they trade down after not landing a WR? 14:00-Other free agent WRs the Patriots can target 19:30-Thor on the potential of J.J. McCarthy Watch on YT: https://youtu.be/F6YJ3R8OtSs
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Mar 12, 2024 • 25min
Patriots just toe-dipping in free agency so far
Tom Curran and Phil Perry react to the moves the Patriots have made in free agency. What other moves do we want to see them make? 1:30-Should the Patriots be getting more credit for the necessary moves they have made? 6:00-Will the Patriots regret not doing more? 14:00-Where's the urgency?!? 17:00-Have the Patriots locked themselves into drafting a QB third overall? Watch on YT: https://youtu.be/bnh2uU-vdSs
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