Tom Curran’s Patriots Talk Podcast

Four games down, at the quarter pole. Tom Curran and Phil Perry make their assessments about what we know about this Patriots team. Could Mac Jones’ injury be an ‘obstacle is the way’ situation that helps the Patriots rediscover their mystique? 7:00-At the quarter pole in the season, how do we feel about the offense?11:30-Assessing the development of Mac Jones14:30-Have the defensive changes worked?21:00-Can adversity help the Patriots rediscover their mystique?28:30-Irrevelant questions with Josh UcheWatch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/jejhxwfo0io 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 lose in OT to the Packers 27-24, but there are plenty of positives to take from the loss. Tom Curran, Phil Perry and Michael Holley break down their biggest takeaways from the game.1:30-Reflecting on the moral victories that helped build the Patriots franchise4:00-Reasons to be optimistic after the loss6:00-If Mac Jones can’t play, do you want Hoyer or Zappe?8:30- Moral victory? You betcha!16:00-Could Mac play against the Lions?Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/8UhDKIQ0gv8 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 is joined by Phil Perry and Matt Cassel to react to the way the Patriots have handled Mac Jones’ injury this week and what impact it will have on his development in Year 2. Then, the guys react to former Patriots executive Michael Lombardi’s comments criticizing Mac Jones – is there an ulterior motive behind the comments?4:10- How significantly has Mac Jones’ ankle injury and overall start to the season hurt his development?7:50- How much does the lack of transparency around Mac’s injury negatively impact his ability to do what’s best for his health and long-term career aspirations?12:11- How much has the offensive coaching situation factored into Mac’s decision-making on how quickly he wants to get back on the field?14:10- Cassel breaks down what it’s like as the veteran backup when the starting QB goes down with an injury18:40- The guys react to former Patriots executive Michael Lombardi’s comments criticizing Mac Jones’ play this seasonWatch the full episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/FlgasJLiXH4 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 talks with former NFL lineman Pete Kendall about the impact of Mac Jones’ injury on the offense. Later, Phil Perry joins to debate whether we should be encouraged or discouraged by what we’ve seen from the Patriots offense through three weeks.2:00-Is Mac Jones getting the support he needs?9:00-How critical is this juncture of Mac’s career?11:00-Will there be pressure to bring back Mac too soon?17:30-How does the offense change with Brian Hoyer at QB?21:30-Is Phil Perry encouraged or discouraged by the offensive progress?Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/ZuOf6-eKqio 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’ 37-26 loss to the Baltimore Ravens. What’s the latest on Mac Jones injured ankle? 1:00-Latest on Mac Jones injury, how bad is it?6:30-Can the offensive line continue to protect Mac?8:00-Grading Mac’s performance against the Ravens13:30-How much has the “Patriot” way of football changed?27:00-Takeaways from the Patriots defensive performance Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/UDM0vjbSfkA 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 whether the concern over Mac Jones’ start is warranted. Also, they debate what would have been if the Patriots drafted Lamar Jackson instead of Sony Michel in 2018.1:00-Is concern over Mac Jones’ start warranted?3:00-Will Mac be better at the end of 2022 than he was in 2021? 8:30-How much confidence does Mac have in the plays that are being called?18:00-Did the Patriots blow it when passing on Lamar Jackson? 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 talks with Phil Perry, who hands out grades for the Patriots from their win over the Steelers. Brent Harris of WBAL joins to talk what went wrong for the Ravens against the Dolphins, and how they will respond. Lastly, we do a Tom Brady wellness check with Rick Stroud.1:00-Phil Perry hands out his grades for the Patriots’ performance against the Steelers10:00-Will the Patriots be throwing it deep more?13:00-Brent Harris on what went wrong for Ravens against the Dolphins, and how will they respond?17:00-Tampa Tom wellness check with Rick StroudWatch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/KxJYVXxvt9M 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’ 17-14 win over the Pittsburgh Steelers. What can the team build off of from this win? :30-Patriots show some promise with wide-zone runs against Steelers2:00-What can the Patriots offense build off of from this win?5:30-Giving credit to the Patriots defense 9:00-Are we surprised with who is getting the targets on offense? 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 break down their five-point plan for fixing the Patriots offense. What changes can be made to give the Patriots a better chance of beating the Steelers on Sunday?1:00-Matt Patricia explains the in-game communication between coaches and Mac Jones3:30-Former Patriots executive Mike Lombardi on the challenges Belichick is facing6:00-Five-point plan to fix the Patriots’ offense 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 talks with former NFL lineman Pete Kendall about what he saw go wrong for the Patriots in their season opener against the Dolphins. Are the problems on the offensive line fixable? Later, Mark Kaboly of The Athletic previews the Patriots-Steelers matchup. 1:30-Dan Orlovsky rips Patriots for being unprepared against the Dolphins3:00-Pete Kendall breaks down the protection issues that plagued the Patriots against the Dolphins16:30-Will there be pressure to play Kendrick Bourne more against the Steelers?25:30-Mark Kaboly on Steelers being 1-0, cautious optimism from the fan base30:00-Can Brian Flores exploit the Patriots’ offense?Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/bOgKcravOT4 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.