Tom Curran’s Patriots Talk Podcast

Tom Curran, Phil Perry and Matt Cassel debate whether wins are a quarterback stat, and break down Mac Jones vs. Trevor Lawrence. Also, they recap the top moments from the Patriots' 2021 rebuild. 1:00: Debate of the day: Are wins a quarterback stat?7:00-Cassel on whether Trevor Lawrence is better than what we are seeing in his first year12:30-Was Mac Jones a better fit for the Patriots than Lawrence would have been?16:30-Recapping the top moments from the Patriots' 2021 rebuild Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/ToJTBmXO3BQ 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.

Should the Patriots be panicking following the last two losses, or be more optimistic? Tom Curran and Phil Perry debate and give their keys to turning things around. Also, Kyle Van Noy discusses the Patriots recent issues. 1:00-Matthew Slater on the urgency the Patriots need to turn things around7:00-Is there reason for panic? Or should the team be more optimistic? 12:00-Is this team more like the 2018 or 2019 Patriots?16:00-Will the QB gap be the Achilles heel for the Patriots in the playoffs?20:30-Would McDaniels even want the Jaguars job?28:00-Kyle Van Noy 1-on-1Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/MIBVlfQu8KU 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’ 33-21 loss to the Bills. Are the Patriots coming undone? Did the Bills prove they are the better team?2:00-Curran: Are the Patriots coming undone?4:00-Uncharacteristic lack of effort and focus from the Patriots8:30-Are you getting 2019 vibes from this Patriots defense?10:30-Is Mac Jones starting to hit the rookie wall?15:00-What's with all the mistakes?!31:30-Are the Patriots coming apart at the seams?Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/BfvbdBYD0r0 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 is joined by Matt Cassel to celebrate Cassel finally getting verified on Twitter and reminisce about Cassel’s favorite Christmastime memories while playing in the NFL. The two also discuss the Patriots’ playoff scenarios entering Week 16, what New England needs to do to beat the Bills for the second time in three weeks and why they need a strong day from Mac Jones to make it happen. 1:00- Celebrating Cassel’s recent Twitter verification and his very Christmastime memories7:35- Discussing the Patriots’ playoff odds and whether or not the loss to the Colts is a concerning sign of things to come11:30- How do the Patriots shut down Josh Allen and the Bills offense?20:15- Cassel explains why Mac Jones needs to continue to speak up, despite being a rookie, and why New England needs a big day from him to win on Sunday22:40- Are Sean McDermott’s sideline blowups something that could negatively impact his team’s performance?Watch the show on YouTube: https://youtu.be/SR5SO7mjopQ 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 shares some final thoughts on the Patriots’ loss to the Colts and where the team goes from here before welcoming in Phil Perry, Aaron Schatz of Football Outsiders and Frank Frigo of Champion Gaming and EdjSports to discuss the status of NFL analytics and some of the more controversial coaching decisions this season. Finally, Tom is joined by Kyle Van Noy to discuss the loss in Indianapolis and the coming AFC East showdown against the Bills. 0:40- Tom shares some final thoughts on Patriots-Colts and discusses where the team stands headed into their game against the Bills12:40- What caused the analytics debate to become so angry of late?20:55- Breaking down what numbers and stats go into creating the major analytic models26:48- Debating whether or not Bill Belichick was wrong to kick the field goal on 4th-and-7 during the 4th quarter against the Colts37:50- Debating some of the most controversial calls in the league this season, including: having Nick Folk attempt a 56-yard field goal vs. the Buccaneers and John Harbaugh’s decision to attempt a 2-point conversion in the final minute of Sunday’s loss to the Packers (45:40)54:22- Kyle Van Noy joins to discuss the disappointing loss to the Colts, getting ready for the Bills and balancing family time with football obligations during the holiday seasonWatch the full episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/qp0Gwnh0Xi4 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’ 27-17 loss against the Colts. Was this a sign of things to come or just an aberration?3:00-Mac Jones and Bill Belichick show their frustration following the loss7:00-Was this a sign of things to come or just an aberration?13:30-How big of a problem is the Patriots’ run defense?16:00-Mac Jones responded to adversity, but it was too late22:00-Can the Patriots beat a team that can stop the run?26:00-How much should we read into Mac Jones’ performance?Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/XFjYQ0X3rG8 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 firing of Urban Meyer and whether Josh McDaniels would be a good fit for that job. They also preview the Patriots' BIG matchup against the Colts.2:00-Reaction to Urban Meyer firing9:00-How much will the Indianapolis situation impact Josh McDaniels’ chances?12:00-Is McDaniels a good fit for the Jaguars job?15:00-Will Josh McDaniels stick around to be the successor to Bill Belichick?20:00-How Bobby Okereke's comments could fuel the Patriots 21:30-Keys to Patriots-ColtsWatch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/m5aIQqZAngE 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.

On this episode of the Patriots Talk Podcast, Tom E. Curran and Phil Perry are joined by Stephen Holder, Senior Writer at the Athletic covering the NFL & the Colts. The guys discuss just how good this Colts team is, what we could see from the Patriots offense on Saturday night and the similar arcs of these two teams over the past few years. Plus, Tom is joined by Kyle Van Noy to discuss the upcoming matchup and the passing of his friend & former teammate, Demaryius Thomas1:00 - Comparing the 2021 Patriots to the 2019 Patriots4:00 - Are the Colts a good team?11:30 - How will the Patriots attack the Colts offensively on Saturday night?17:00 - How similar are the Colts and the Patriots?19:45 - Kyle Van Noy joins Tom to discuss scoreboard watching, the upcoming matchup with the Colts and the passing of his friend & former teammate, Demaryius Thomas 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 Sports Illustrated’s John Wertheim about his story on Tom Brady being named the 2021 Sportsperson of the Year. They discuss Brady’s evolution in Tampa and why he is still protective of his first family, the Patriots. 2:00-How did Wertheim find a new angle to avoid ‘Brady fatigue?’4:00-Wertheim details his sit-down interview with Brady7:30-Why is Brady more willing to share his secrets to playing longer now?9:30-Would Brady have had the same success with a team other than Tampa Bay?12:00-Brady is still protective of his first family, the Patriots26:00-Wertheim on why Tom Brady is EverymanWatch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/b1-BzNOJBFYCheck out Wertheim's article here: https://www.si.com/sportsperson/2021/12/08/tom-brady-wins-sports-illustrated-sportsperson-of-the-year-daily-cover 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 how Bill Belichick and Tom Brady's relationship has evolved this year. How much has their teams' success helped mend their relationship? Also, revisiting preseason predictions and making the case for Matt Judon for DPOY.1:00-What was the conversation like between Tom Brady and Bill Belichick following their game on October 3rd?5:00-How much has the success of their teams helped mend Belichick and Brady's relationship?14:30-Revisiting Tom & Phil’s preseason predictions. Why are we surprised they are 9-4?19:00-Making the case for Matt Judon for Defensive Player of the Year30:00-Heading into bye week, what’s the Patriots’ biggest weakness?Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/LVrbr9yy4xk 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.