Tom Curran’s Patriots Talk Podcast

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Nov 25, 2022 • 28min

Patriots’ chance at upset crushed under avalanche of errors

The Patriots lose to the Vikings 33-26, Tom Curran and Phil Perry break down the game and discuss how turnovers and negative plays once again cost the Patriots.2:00-What’s with the situational stupidity?!5:30-Grading the defensive effort vs Vikings12:30-Can the Patriots slow down the elite WRs they will face?15:30-Has Mac Jones silenced the haters?23:00-NEW SEGMENT: Moments of glee and agitation if you’re a Patriots fan 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.
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Nov 22, 2022 • 29min

It’s showtime for the Patriots vs. the Vikings

Tom Curran and Phil Perry preview the Patriots-Vikings matchup and discuss the crucial stretch coming up for the Patriots. Later, Jonnu Smith stops in for some irrelevant questions. 2:00-Getting to know the Vikings5:00-How will the Patriots slow down Justin Jefferson?10:30-Just how crucial is this stretch for the Patriots?14:00-Is Kirk Cousins still a good comp for Mac Jones?21:00-Irrelevant questions with Jonnu Smith Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/i2a6vnHtkZk 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.
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Nov 21, 2022 • 31min

Patriots smother the Jets offense and win at the buzzer

The Patriots offense stumbles again, but they walk off with the win against the Jets. Tom Curran and Phil Perry break it all down and discuss the positives Patriots fans can take from the game. 1:00-Finding the positives from the game7:30-Can this defense keep up this level of play?13:00-What did we see different from the Patriots’ offense?28:00-What was the locker room like after the game?Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/fqrk19egwnk 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.
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Nov 17, 2022 • 34min

Can the Patriots figure out what they do well on offense?

Tom Curran and Phil Perry discuss the changes they would like to see the Patriots make coming off the bye week. Can the Patriots find success against the Jets again? Also, J.T. The Brick breaks down what’s going on in Las Vegas with Josh McDaniels and the Raiders. 1:00-How much different can the Patriots offense be coming off a bye week? 6:00-Can the Patriots pivot from being a zone run team? 13:00-How much will ‘cleaning up their mistakes’ help the Patriots? 17:30-J.T. The Brick breaks down what’s up with Josh McDaniels in Vegas Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/ci89TlH-4lA 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.
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Nov 15, 2022 • 32min

How the next eight games can alter the Patriots future

Tom Curran and Phil Perry break down the tough schedule the Patriots face coming off the bye week. Will the Patriots be able to keep their playoff spot? How much different could the offense look?1:00-Has this been a ‘good year’ in Robert Kraft’s eyes?10:00-Can the Patriots keep their playoff spot with the tough schedule ahead?18:00- Will we see more RPO coming out of the bye week?22:00-Is Belichick’s job safe if the Patriots miss the playoffs?27:00-Why has the Jonnu Smith experiment failed?Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/zPnp8XI03Qo 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.
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Nov 10, 2022 • 34min

Can the Patriots cure their predictability problem? Plus, handing out BYE-week awards!

Tom E. Curran welcomes in Phil Perry and Matt Cassel to discuss the offense’s issues with tipping off defenses to their play-calls, is it possible for the team to turn things around during the BYE week? Then, the guys hand out their BYE-week awards and superlatives following the first nine games of the year.1:00- Cassel explains whether or not it’s common for defensive players to be able to pick up on what play the offense is calling before the snap and if the Patriots’ simplified offense this season is at all to blame6:40- What do we make of Dante Scarnecchia calling the team’s offensive running plays “very simple”? How much of the issues with the offense go back to the o-line and how much is on the play-calling?15:50- How drastic can the changes made during the BYE week really be ahead of the second half of the season?20:55- Curran, Phil and Cassel hand out their BYE-week awards, including offensive and defensive MVPs, most pleasant surprise, biggest disappointment, and best and worst offensive play through nine games33:29- The guys make their second-half prediction: will the Patriots make the playoffs?Watch the full episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/tYVzgJml6U8 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.
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Nov 8, 2022 • 36min

Concerns are now reality with Patriots’ offensive ugliness

As the Patriots head into their bye week, Tom Curran and Phil Perry break down what we know about the Patriots through the first nine games. Will the Patriots be able to fix their offensive issues after the bye week? 1:00-Has Belichick been getting a pass on being criticized?16:30-Why the offense may not be fixable in 202222:00-NMF! It’s not Mac’s fault!31:00-How can the Patriots improve the offensive line in-season?Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/Ls7UaZ-ePSQ 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.
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Nov 7, 2022 • 28min

Patriots head to bye with a W but with lots to resolve

Tom Curran and Phil Perry break down the Patriots’ 26-3 win over the Indianapolis Colts. What can the Patriots work heading into the bye week to make their offense more explosive?2:30-Offensive line continues to be a problem…is there a fix?9:30-What's holding Mac Jones back from having success in the red zone?17:30-What’s up with Jake Bailey?!25:30-Assessing the play of the Patriots’ defenseWatch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/U60iB4uUpdY 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.
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Nov 3, 2022 • 37min

Chris Long goes deep on time with Patriots and life in general

Tom Curran talks with former Patriot Chris Long about his time in New England. They also discuss his foundation and the projects being done by the Waterboys. Lastly, we fire off some irrelevant questions! 1:30-Chris Long reflects on his time with the Patriots6:00-How the Chris helps raise money for the Waterboys mission20:00-How Chris almost joined the Falcons instead of the Patriots23:30-Debunking the rumor that playing in New England isn’t fun24:30-Irrelevant questionsWatch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/Farri1c3Pcs 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.
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Nov 1, 2022 • 23min

Patriots QB coach Joe Judge praises Mac Jones for decision-making vs. Jets

Tom Curran and Phil Perry react to the Patriots making no moves at the trade deadline. They also discuss what Joe Judge’s recent comments say about the relationship between the Patriots and Mac Jones.1:00-Patriots make no moves at the trade deadline…was that the right move?5:00-Joe Judge praises Mac Jones for decision-making11:00-Is the “rocky” part of the Patriots-Mac relationship over?19:00-Early Colts-Patriots previewWatch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/EwQ9s4TnUds 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.

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