Tom Curran’s Patriots Talk Podcast

The Patriots improved to 4-4 on the season with a 22-17 win over the Jets. Tom Curran and Phil Perry break down what we learned from the win. 1:00-What did we learn from the win?4:30-Is the Mac Jones vs Bailey Zappe debate over?8:30-Breaking down Mac’s performance14:00-What's the Patriots’ identity?Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/vf2K6SnghC4 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 how crucial this week is for Mac Jones. What can Mac do to reestablish himself as the leader of this team? Also, we preview the Patriots upcoming matchup against the Jets. 1:00- Is Mac Jones entering a make-or-break stretch with the Patriots?3:30-What can Mac do to reestablish himself as the leader?12:30-Can a pocket passer win in today’s NFL?21:30-Patriots-Jets preview Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/QkyOU0L1Dmw 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’ 33-14 loss to the Chicago Bears. They also debate why Bill Belichick chose to play both quarterbacks and how that will be handled going forward. 2:00-Analyzing Belichick’s decision to play two QBs3:30-Do all signs point to Belichick not believing in Mac Jones?8:00-Why let Mac play in the first place?16:00-Assessing Mac Jones’ regression20:30-Why is the offense run differently under Bailey Zappe?Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/OLNfpxXdr6E 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 discuss the debate around the NFL on whether the Patriots should roll with Bailey Zappe or Mac Jones. They also break down the Patriots-Bears matchup and debate if there is any reason to fear Chicago.1:00-Bailey Zappe or Mac Jones? People around the NFL disagree!6:30-Will Mac be on a shorter leash if he’s named the starter?10:00-Cassel on what it’s like to be in a QB competition with a teammate14:00-Bears-Patriots previewWatch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/weuHXbQDzF0 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 recap what we’ve learned about the Patriots in the first six games. Are the Patriots an average team playing well…or are they good? Also, we catch up with Deatrich Wise for some irrelevant questions.1:30-Are the Patriots an average team playing well…or are they good?9:00-How much credit does Belichick deserve for the last two wins?16:30-Should Patriots roll with Bailey Zappe if Mac Jones is cleared to play?23:00-Looking ahead to the Bears28:30-Irrelevant questions with Deatrich WiseWatch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/oRINnCmj-bE 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’ 38-15 win over the Cleveland Browns. Zappe fever strikes again! But is there really any debate who will start when Mac Jones returns?1:00-Everyone has Zappe fever, and he’s earned it4:00-Why there should be no competition when Mac returns10:00-Are we expecting Mac Jones to play against the Bears?Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/CZWBN0IN-m8 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 discuss all the latest with Mac Jones and Bailey Zappe. How quickly should the team look to get Mac back on the field, and is there any serious potential for a QB controversy in New England? Plus, the guys preview Sunday’s matchup with the Cleveland Browns.1:00- Curran explains why there should be no debate about who starts at QB once Mac Jones returns from injury5:30- How likely is it that Mac Jones plays this weekend? Cassel explains how the coaching and training staff will judge his progress this week15:30- Previewing Sunday’s matchup with the Browns, can the Patriots slow down this offense?20:10- Who replaces Damien Harris behind Rhamondre Stevenson on Sunday?24:05- The guys debate whether or not the Patriots *should* beat the Browns on Sunday Watch the full episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/wb66FdWtIao 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 take one last look at the Patriots’ win over the Lions to debate which signs of improvement from the team will have staying power going forward this season before taking a look ahead to this weekend’s matchup against the Cleveland Browns. Then, Tom catches up with Adrian Phillips for another round of ‘irrelevant questions’.1:00- Tom and Phil discuss how Bill Belichick talks to the media and what leads him to drop the ‘curmudgeon’ attitude on occasion and talk in-depth on a given topic7:50- Tom and Phil look at several key areas of success in Sunday’s win and debate how much we should view them as building blocks for the future20:22- Can Mac Jones really learn anything from how Bailey Zappe has handled the offense and offensive coaching staff?25:08- Looking ahead to the Cleveland Browns, should we expect a similar game plan as the one the Patriots used against the Lions?28:00- ‘Irrelevant Questions’ with Adrian PhillipsWatch the full episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/9WY8QqxYi3Q 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 discuss the Patriots' 29-0 shutout of the Detroit Lions, who came into the game averaging 35 points per game. Tom and Phil discuss Bailey Zappe's impressive first NFL start, including the poise he's shown, and some strong praise from Bill Belichick. Is a quarterback controversy brewing? Tom and Phil discuss.And finally, we talk about the dominant performance of the defense, including stopping Detroit on all six 4th down conversions they attempted. 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 talk with Seth Walder about ESPN’s new receiver tracking metrics and what it tells us about the Patriots’ receiving corps. Later, Matt Cassel previews Lions-Patriots and why this game is important for the buy-in from Patriots’ players.3:00-Seth Walder explains ESPN’s new receiver tracking metrics and how the Patriots’ WRs rank12:00-Do the numbers show the Patriots should use Kendrick Bourne more?14:30-Will the Patriots implement more RPOs when Mac Jones returns?19:30-Why this game is important for buy-in from Patriots’ playersWatch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/g71L-9182os 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.