Tom Curran’s Patriots Talk Podcast

NBC Sports Boston
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Jun 2, 2022 • 22min

Is it time to take the Jets seriously?

Tom Curran and Phil Perry talk with the New York Daily News' Jets beat reporter, DJ Bien-Aime. Should Patriots fans be taking the Jets seriously? Will Zach Wilson make a leap in Year 2? 2:30-Can Zach Wilson make a leap in Year 2?9:00-Have the Jets built their offense for success?13:30-Would Jets fans rather have Mac over Zach?19:30-Bien-Aime’s first impressions of Sauce GardnerWatch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/ecrP9XFfKxM 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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May 31, 2022 • 37min

Should the Patriots consider moving on from Isaiah Wynn?

Tom Curran and Phil Perry share their observations from Tuesday’s OTAs before debating whether or not the Patriots should consider trading Isaiah Wynn and breaking down Bill Belichick’s comments on how what the team looks for in different position groups has changed in his time as head coach. 2:50- What do we make of Bill Belichick spending most of the practice working with Joe Judge and the QBs?8:10- Does Judge or Matt Patricia seem to have the inside track to be the offensive play-caller?13:15- Should the Patriots consider trading Isaiah Wynn? How much could they get for him?24:50- Breaking down Bill Belichick’s answer to how scouting and player profiles have changed during his time as a head coach29:55- Why Tyquan Thornton is one of the most interesting Patriots’ draft picks in yearsWatch the full episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/k-1L-08bfV0 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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May 24, 2022 • 23min

Patriots offensive coaching plan takes shape. Kinda.

Tom Curran and Phil Perry give their first Patriots OTA observations and break down what we've learned about the Patriots offensive coaching plans. 1:00-Bill Belichick's comments on play calling duties6:30-Does it make the most sense to have Belichick run the offense?11:00-Is there still an audition for OC going on?15:30-First impressions of Mac Jones17:30-What stood out on the defensive side at OTAs?Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/0nSf0RTSMCw 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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May 19, 2022 • 44min

Has negativity of Patriots coverage become a negative or is it all warranted?

Tom Curran talks with Erik Scalavino of Patriots.com about his 16-year career with the Patriots. They discuss whether the concerns over coaching titles is being overblown, and give their best impressions of Patriots players throughout the years. 1:00-Erik details his 16-year career with the Patriots13:30-Has negativity of Patriots coverage become a negative or is it all warranted?30:00-Were the penalties in 2021 due to bad coaching or bad talent?33:00-Ranking the five-best players under 30 on the Patriots36:30-Erik gives his best impressions of Patriots playersWatch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/YiPFvRBiQw0 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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May 17, 2022 • 22min

Patriots coaching plan of attack should be a concern for Mac Jones

Tom Curran and Phil Perry try to make sense of the Patriots' unclear coaching staff situation. What roles will Joe Judge and Matt Patricia have? Are the Patriots putting Mac Jones in a position to succeed?1:00-Reaction to Patriots' unclear coaching staff situation4:30-Are the Patriots putting Mac Jones in a position to succeed?9:30-Predicting who will call the plays on offense14:00-Will Belichick regret not giving out titles?Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/F43uQdFeygo 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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May 13, 2022 • 32min

Fred Gaudelli weighs in on Tom Brady's booth potential, plus reacting to the Patriots 2022 schedule

Tom Curran is joined by Thursday Night Football executive producer Fred Gaudelli to discuss the recent announcement that Tom Brady will join FOX Sports after he retires, the impact of the ongoing announcer frenzy on viewership and what new innovations Fred thinks are on the horizon to enhance the fan viewing experience. Then, Tom and Phil Perry break down the just released Patriots 2022 schedule. 1:00- Fred shares his reaction to the Tom Brady-FOX Sports news and explains why he’d be “very surprised” if Brady isn’t good as a commentator eventually6:35- Will these huge announcer/ commentator deals move the needle on viewership at all?8:25- What new innovations are on the horizon to make the viewing experience better?11:40- Is the 2022 season, in terms of storylines, the best the league has had in decades?13:50- Tom and Phil break down the Patriots 2022 schedule and make their ‘way-too-early’ predictions for the team’s final recordWatch the full episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/zMuXCmHHv0I 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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May 10, 2022 • 43min

Ranking the best 2022 road trips for Patriots fans

Tom Curran and Phil Perry react to the news that Tom Brady will join Fox Sports as their lead analyst after his playing career is over before diving into Nelson Agholor’s comments on being more comfortable in the Patriots system in year 2 and ranking their top trip destinations for Patriots fans looking to see the team on the road in 2022. 1:00- Reacting to the Tom Brady-Fox Sports deal. What does it mean and will Brady be any good at it?14:30- Can Nelson Agholor really make a leap in the Patriots system in year 2?18:50- Do the Patriots have too many wide receivers? Who’s on the losing end of targets from Mac Jones next season?22:35- Tom and Phil rank their top trip destinations for Patriots fans based on the team’s 2022 road scheduleWatch the full episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/E6noqLnwqaA 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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May 5, 2022 • 31min

Who should the Patriots consider from the current crop of free agents?

Tom Curran and Phil Perry debate who the Patriots should consider adding in free agency. What would be the best route to clear cap space? Also, are we starting to feel better about the Tyquan Thornton pick?5:00-Ranking possible free agent fits at the Edge/DL position13:00-Do you have confidence in Cole Strange being a Week 1 starter?18:00-Should the Patriots be shopping for a linebacker?24:00-Best way to clear cap in one fell swoop would be trading Nelson Aghlolor28:30-Starting to feel better about the Tyquan Thornton pickFollow the podcast here: https://link.chtbl.com/I4lb7Oey 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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May 3, 2022 • 36min

Kay Adams: Leave Cole Strange alone!

Tom Curran and Phil Perry recap the Patriots' draft and break down the reasoning behind each pick. Later, Kay Adams explains why she is a HUGE fan of the Patriots drafting Cole Strange. 1:00-Phil Perry gives the WHY on each Patriots draft pick11:30-How many draft picks will make significant contributions in 2022?15:00-Projecting the Patriots' depth chart22:00-Kay Adams: Leave Cole Strange alone!Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/EBfaRnUlQ2M 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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Apr 30, 2022 • 22min

Patriots keep swinging on day 2 of the NFL Draft and may have hit a home run

Tom Curran and Phil Perry break down the Patriots second and third round selections in the NFL Draft. What can the Patriots expect from WR Tyquan Thornton and CB Marcus Jones? :30-Getting to know Tyquan Thornton 4:00-Could the Patriots have got Thornton on day 3?11:30-Why Marcus Jones is good Patriots fit17:00-What do we want to see the Patriots do on day 3?Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/amPuKI1ZwBs 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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