

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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Oct 10, 2023 • 31min
Jakobi Meyers is symbolic of where Bill Belichick and the Patriots have gone wrong
Tom Curran explains why the decision to move on from Jakobi Meyers is symbolic of where Bill Belichick and the Patriots have gone wrong over the last few seasons. Then, Curran welcomes in Phil Perry to discuss where the team stands as they look to ‘start all over’ after their shutout loss against the Saints. 1:00- The decision to move on from Jakobi Meyers is symbolic of where the Patriots have gone wrong in recent seasons5:50- Tom and Phil break down why Belichick’s inability, or unwillingness, to be able to identify a good offensive player at this point in his career is the root cause of the team’s problems8:30- What does it actually mean to ‘start all over’ mid-way through the season?16:50- What changes can realistically be made to save this season?23:35- What should Robert Kraft do? How should the team handle the rest of the season and going forward beyond that?Watch the full episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/DDKDGDmv3h8Sponsored by FanDuel Sportsbook
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Oct 8, 2023 • 18min
Time to sit Mac Jones?
Tom Curran and Phil Perry debate what’s next for the Patriots after their 34-0 loss to the Saints. Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/wcC3-LW6Lb0
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Oct 5, 2023 • 32min
How does Mac Jones turn the page and where are the Patriots two years from now?
Tom Curran welcomes in Andrew Callahan to dive deep into what went wrong for Mac Jones on Sunday vs. the Cowboys and if the problems we’ve seen over the past three seasons with him are fixable or not. Then, the two look into their crystal balls and discuss what has to happen for Mac, Bill Belichick or neither to be with the team in 2025. 3:10- Curran and Callahan discuss what is going on with Mac and if Sunday’s performance was an aberration6:15- How much of this is on the quarterback and how much is on how Belichick has built this offense the past three years?13:15- -Why those still suffering from ‘Zappe fever’ shouldn’t be looking at Sunday as an opportunity for a victory lap18:21- Is it still only a matter of time before Bill O’Brien and the offense figure things out, or is this a lost cause?23:23- Looking into the crystal ball: what has to happen over the next two years for Mac, Belichick, or neither to still be in New England in 2025?Watch the full episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/1xCIaG0xsHQPresented by FanDuel Sportsbook
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Oct 3, 2023 • 46min
For Mac Jones, the path back to Belichick's favor? First, do no harm
Where do the Patriots go from here? Tom Curran talks with Taylor Kyles of CLNS to break down what went wrong against the Cowboys. Later, Rich Eisen gives a national perspective of the blowout loss. 3:30-Breaking down what went wrong for Mac Jones against Dallas 9:30-What will it take for Mac to bounce back? 14:30-Bad loss or is this who the Patriots are? 35:00-Interview with Rich Eisen Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/LMknelEiPSwDownload the NEW NBC Sports Boston app: https://www.nbcsportsboston.com/news/the-new-nbc-sports-boston-mobile-app-is-here/534513/
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Oct 2, 2023 • 27min
Patriots are at an organization-wide crossroads after loss to Cowboys
Tom Curran breaks down the Patriots’ loss to the Cowboys. Who is to blame for the lack of offense? How can Mac Jones bounce back from being benched? Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/PRhyCRMIXx0
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Sep 28, 2023 • 45min
How the Patriots can flip the script vs. Cowboys, plus Keegan Bradley on Pats, Ryder Cup snub
Tom Curran and Phil Perry break down the Patriots’ upcoming matchup against the Cowboys. Can the Patriots adapt on offense to put up more points? Later, Tom talks with PGA professional Keegan Bradley about being a die-hard Patriots fan. 2:00-Can the Patriots’ offense adapt? 9:00-How the Patriots should use Zeke and Stevenson 15:30-How beatable are the Cowboys? 19:00-Interview with Keegan Bradley 24:00-Keegan urges fans to give Belichick a break! Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/CqTrB-psGoYDownload the NEW NBC Sports Boston app: https://www.nbcsportsboston.com/news/the-new-nbc-sports-boston-mobile-app-is-here/534513/
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Sep 26, 2023 • 27min
Would the Patriots be scared of facing their own offense?
Tom Curran and Phil Perry debate how the Patriots’ defense would feel about facing their own offense. Later, Tom talks with Todd Archer of ESPN to get a Dallas perspective of the Cowboys’ start to their season. 7:30- Are the Patriots facing the same defenses? Two high-safeties? Or are teams just not scared? 11:00- How can the Patriots get faster on offense? 13:00-Would the Patriots be scared of facing their own offense? 17:00-Todd Archer on the Cowboys Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/Gxt9JAqjWuEDownload the NEW NBC Sports Boston app: https://www.nbcsportsboston.com/news/the-new-nbc-sports-boston-mobile-app-is-here/534513/
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Sep 24, 2023 • 26min
Patriots escape NY with win they had to have
The Patriots held off the Jets to earn their first victory of the year. Tom Curran and Phil Perry break down the game and discuss how the Patriots can build off the win. 4:30-How relieved was the locker room after the win? 6:45-Was this game closer than necessary? 9:00-Dominant performance by the Patriots’ defense 17:00-Who should be the go-to guy on offense? Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/Pz9ZfYZLdeoDownload the NEW NBC Sports Boston app: https://www.nbcsportsboston.com/news/the-new-nbc-sports-boston-mobile-app-is-here/534513/
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Sep 21, 2023 • 30min
Chris Long says elements are there for Patriots to get right in ‘23
Tom Curran talks with Chris Long about his impressions of the Patriots through their first two games. Should Patriots fans be more optimistic? What will it take to keep Bill off the hot seat? 1:30-Chris Long a big fan of Keion White 4:30-Has the offense improved since last season? 9:00-Should Bill Belichick be on the hot seat? 18:30-Mentality of a locker room after an 0-2 start Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/ikN2NiHH-0kDownload the NEW NBC Sports Boston app: https://www.nbcsportsboston.com/news/the-new-nbc-sports-boston-mobile-app-is-here/534513/
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Sep 19, 2023 • 29min
Patriots face a sticky challenge in must-win vs Jets
What will it take for the Patriots to get their first win? Tom Curran and Phil Perry preview the upcoming Week 3 matchup against the Jets. Later, Colin Cowherd gives a national perspective of Bill Belichick and the Patriots. 4:00-Don’t count the Jets as a layup! 8:30-Patriots need to lean into the hurry-up offense 15:00-What will it take to go on a run? 21:00-Colin Cowherd on the national view of the Patriots Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/8nwmBXuircMDownload the NEW NBC Sports Boston app: https://www.nbcsportsboston.com/news/the-new-nbc-sports-boston-mobile-app-is-here/534513/
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