Tom Curran’s Patriots Talk Podcast

The Patriots control their own destiny…yet some think they don’t deserve it. Tom Curran and Michael Hurley discuss how we got here and play a game of “Mac-ternatives” where they debate who could compete with Mac Jones in 2023.1:00-Patriots once again control their own destiny4:30-Enough with the “they don’t deserve to make the playoffs” talk!9:00-Hurley joins to talk the state of the Patriots14:00-Is Belichick getting any pushback for his decisions?24:00-Mac-ternatives: Who competes with Mac in 2023?Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/ZubC5tF5E3k 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 welcomes in Phil Perry and Matt Cassel to take one last look at the Patriots’ absurd finish against the Raiders; how does a team respond following a loss like that, and are we at the point where Mac Jones’ on-field frustrations are more negative than positive. Then, the guys preview Saturday’s matchup with the Bengals and discuss reasons they’re cautiously optimistic about where this team goes from here.1:00- How does a team respond to a heartbreaking loss like Sunday’s vs. the Raiders?5:16- Are we at the point of diminishing returns with Mac’s visible on-field frustrations? Is there a reasons Bill Belichick hasn’t addressed it more head on?14:34- The guys break down Joe Burrow and the Bengals and why they’re such a tough opponent for this New England team18:47- The guys discuss reasons fans can be cautiously optimistic that the Patriots can turn things around going forwardWatch the full episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/xEIDtm5ORxo 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 and Phil Perry try to identify the root cause of the Patriots’ issues this season. What’s the biggest reason for New England not improving as the season goes on? Can the team right the ship in the next three games?1:00-Did Bill Belichick overestimate Matt Patricia and himself or underestimate Josh McDaniels and Tom Brady?6:00-Trust issues have infected the Patriots16:30-Can the Patriots right the ship this season?24:00-Will ownership look to move on from Mac Jones?Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/wgTfbnM5xmQ 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 and Phil Perry break down the Patriots’ crazy last-second loss to the Raiders. Who is to blame for the final play?1:00-What was the locker room like after the loss?4:00-Should the coaches or players be blamed for the final play?8:00-Grading Mac Jones’ performance12:30-What went wrong on the blocked punt? 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, Phil Perry and Matt Cassel preview the Patriots-Raiders matchup. Will Mac Jones’ frustration with the play-calling linger into this game? Later, NFL Red Zone’s Scott Hanson joins to discuss the national perspective of the Patriots. 2:00-Will Mac Jones’ frustration with play-calling linger into the Raiders game?4:00-What do players mean by wanting to be coached harder?9:00-Why the Raiders are a tougher matchup than you think12:30-Would you rather have Mac Jones or Derek Carr?22:00-Scott Hanson talks Red Zone and national perspective of the PatriotsWatch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/GHW6-c8z47I 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.

It wasn’t the prettiest of wins, but the Patriots get the job done against the Cardinals. Tom Curran and Phil Perry break down the game and discuss some positive takeaways from the win.1:00-What was the locker room like after the win?5:00-Glass half full: what did you like from the offense?7:00-Kendrick Bourne opens up about growth between players and coaches8:00-Is Mac Jones visibly showing frustration on the field a big deal?17:30-Would the Patriots have won if Kyler Murray wasn’t injured?Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/_LFLpd8xSiM 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, Phil Perry and Matt Cassel debate just how much the offensive line issues have limited the Patriots offense this season. How can those issues be fixed? Lastly, they break down the Patriots-Cardinals MNF matchup. 2:00-How do the Patriots find motivation at 6-6?5:30-What to make of Bill Belichick’s comments that he likes his offense11:00-How the offensive line issues have limited the offense18:00-Reaction to Charlie Weis saying the Patriots need a WR125:00-Patriots-Cardinals preview 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 welcomes in Phil Perry and Pro Football Talk’s Mike Florio to take a big picture look at where the Patriots are after 13 weeks and where they’re likely headed the rest of the season and beyond. How much patience will Robert Kraft have if this team continues to regress and would he seriously consider moving on from Bill Belichick in the near future?1:00- Tom lays out the case as to why Bill Belichick may be more on the hot seat than currently thought5:35- Phil and Tom debate how Robert Kraft will react to another underperforming season from Belichick and the Patriots20:25- Tom welcomes in Mike Florio to gets a national perspective on the Belichick-Patriots situation25:25- Florio shares his theory on why Belichick has handled the coaching situation the way he has this season27:45- Florio lays out how he thinks it would go down if Kraft decides to move on from Belichick at some point in the near futureWatch the full episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/aHWaXthkI4Q 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.

The Patriots were faced with their biggest test of the season and they failed. Are there any signs that things can be fixed? Tom Curran and Phil Perry break it all down. 1:00-What’s with the Patriots’ lack of urgency?4:00-Patriots players express frustration with offensive gameplan14:00-Are the Patriots coaching scared on offense?22:30-Is Matt Patricia the long-term offensive coordinator?24:00-Can the Patriots change what they’ve been this season?Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/OvQCTmcHTRM 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 and Phil Perry debate just how much the Patriots changed their defense to combat the Bills. Tyler Dunne of GoLongTD.com discusses why the Patriots might be catching the Bills at a good time. Lastly, Jonathan Jones answers some irrelevant questions. 3:30-Has the Patriots’ defense changed since losing to the Bills last year?8:00-Can this defense slow down the Bills?20:00-Are the Patriots catching the Bills at a good time?26:30-McDermott’s motivation to beat Belichick30:00-Irrelevant questions with Jonathan JonesWatch on YouTube: https://link.chtbl.com/I4lb7OeyCheck out Tyler Dunne's book here: https://www.golongtd.com/p/the-blood-and-guts-how-tight-ends 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.