

Tom Curran’s Patriots Talk Podcast
NBC Sports Boston
NBC Sports Boston Insiders Tom E. Curran and Phil Perry talk about the New England Patriots and the NFL. New episodes drop after each game and every Tuesday and Thursday.
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Nov 9, 2021 • 50min
Hot button Tuesday: Who will be Bill Belichick’s successor?
Tom Curran and Phil Perry coming at ya with a “hot button Tuesday” pod! Who would you like to see eventually succeed Bill Belichick as head coach?2:30-Quick Slants poll: Who would you like to see eventually succeed Bill Belichick as head coach?13:00-Mac Jones offers explanation for “dirty” play 19:30-What should the Patriots do about the looming J.C. Jackson situation?24:00-Bill Belichick fires back at Stephon Gilmore 39:30-Kyle Van Noy on win over Panthers, mindset facing the Browns Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/v_iJ4vBGO5s
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Nov 8, 2021 • 44min
Aftermath: Patriots’ win over Panthers sparks optimism and concerns
Tom Curran and Phil Perry break down the Patriots’ 24-6 win over the Panthers. What has been the key to the defensive success? Does Mac Jones deserve the heat he’s getting for twisting Brian Burns’ ankle?1:00-Curran: Patriots proved they can beat teams with only one engine4:00-Perry: Patriots’ ability to adapt on defense has led to success22:00-What to make of Mac Jones’ up-and-down day25:30-Debating whether Mac Jones twisting Brian Burns’ ankle was a dirty play 30:00-AFC East is open for business!Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/35-GhBlAiEQ
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Nov 4, 2021 • 39min
Attack or avoid? How should Patriots deal with Stephon Gilmore?
Tom Curran, Phil Perry, and Matt Cassel preview the Patriots-Panthers matchup; how much will Stephon Gilmore impact the game? Also, the debut of your new favorite segment “King in the Cassel”.1:30 - Attack or avoid? How should Patriots deal with Gilmore?6:30 - Does this have the potential to be a let-down game for the Patriots?8:30 - Why has Sam Darnold struggled in his NFL career?15:30 - Reaction to Aaron Rodgers missing Sunday’s game due to COVID23:00 - Any concern Mac Jones is hitting the rookie wall?29:30 - Debut of “King in the Cassel”Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/YERVZP7B0As
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Nov 2, 2021 • 33min
Patriots standing pat at trade deadline sends a message
Tom Curran and Phil Perry react to the Patriots making no moves at the trade deadline. What message does that send about the confidence in their team? Also, Kyle Van Noy stops by to discuss the win over Chargers and facing Stephon Gilmore.1:00-What does the Patriots inactivity at the deadline tell you about their confidence in their team?4:30-Will the Patriots regret not trading for a cornerback?7:00-Reaction to Deshaun Watson not being traded17:20-Assessing the contenders in the AFC, does anybody scare you?24:00-Kyle Van Noy on win over Chargers, and facing Stephon GilmoreWatch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/-6bs2mJHNiU
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Nov 1, 2021 • 35min
How the Patriots changed the story of their season
Tom Curran and Phil Perry break down the Patriots’ big 27-24 win over the Chargers. How can the Patriots build off this momentum?1:00-Curran: The Patriots are what they said they were6:00-What should Bill Belichick be most optimistic about after this win?8:30-Perry: Patriots have proven the ability to have a good game plan on defense 19:00-Second-guessing some of the Patriots’ decisions26:00-Which Patriots player’s stock is on the rise?Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/qfunYlt0Wlc
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Oct 28, 2021 • 29min
Should Chargers outcome determine Patriots trade deadline approach?
Tom Curran, Phil Perry and Matt Cassel break down the Patriots upcoming matchup against the Chargers. Is this a must win game? Will a loss impact whether the Patriots are buyers or sellers at the trade deadline?1:00-How good is Justin Herbert? Why was Tua drafted ahead of him?8:00-Re-draft: would you take Herbert over Burrow?11:30-Assessing how the Patriots match up against the Chargers16:30-Is this a must-win game? Or is the path still intact with a loss?22:00-Should the Patriots be buyers at the trade deadline?Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/FbcaGn5ZSos
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Oct 26, 2021 • 48min
Patriots ID in focus and why trading Stephon Gilmore still makes sense
Tom Curran and Phil Perry debate whether there are leadership issues on the Patriots. Also, Kyle Van Noy breaks down what fueled the Patriots’ defensive performance against the Jets. 1:30-Are there leadership issues in Foxboro?15:00-How much credit does Josh McDaniels get for Mac Jones’ development?23:30-Realistic trade targets for help at cornerback30:30-Assessing the contenders and pretenders in the AFC38:20-Kyle Van Noy on what fueled the Patriots’ defense on SundayWatch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/k00ZM4RpIsQ
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Oct 25, 2021 • 38min
The Aftermath: Protection propels Patriots’ “Mac attack”
Tom Curran and Phil Perry break down the Patriots’ 54-13 win over the Jets. How can the Patriots carry the offensive momentum into next game? How will losing Jonathan Jones for the season impact the defense?2:20-Offensive line protection propels “Mac attack” 6:00-Will Josh McDaniels draw head coaching interest from teams around the NFL?12:00-Jonathan Jones out for the season; how will it impact the defense?16:00-Will the Patriots regret trading Stephon Gilmore?26:30-Making the case for Mac Jones being the NFL Offensive ROY over Ja’Marr Chase
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Oct 21, 2021 • 41min
It is what it's not? Slow-starting Patriots keep saying their time will come
Tom Curran, Phil Perry and Matt Cassel discuss whether or not they think the Patriots are a “good” 2-4 team. Also, they give their picks on what other QBs in the league they would rather have over Mac Jones.1:00-Daily affirmations from Foxboro: Are the Patriots a good 2-4 team?8:00-Do the Patriots have a problem with players that are "situationally dumb?"11:30-Perry: These five players need to step up now for the Patriots14:00-Cassel reflects on his time playing with Jonnu Smith, and why he hasn’t been utilized better in New England24:30-FUN GAME: Which other QBs would you rather have than Mac Jones?Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/iV_07DQ2WwY
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Oct 19, 2021 • 44min
Josh McDaniels puts fourth down decisions in focus
Tom Curran and Phil Perry react to Josh McDaniels’ comments regarding the Patriots decision to punt on fourth-and-3. Also, Kyle Van Noy discusses the OT loss and the positive progress the Patriots are making.1:30-We’re still talking fourth-and-3, because we aren’t over it9:20-Making the case for the Patriots’ offense to throw the ball more13:30-Josh McDaniels addresses the decision not to go for it34:20-Kyle Van Noy on loss to Cowboys, Patriots mindset moving forward
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