Tom Curran’s Patriots Talk Podcast

Tom Curran and Phil Perry react to the Patriots releasing Cam Newton and making Mac Jones their starting QB. Also, they discuss Stephon Gilmore starting the season on the PUP list, and the Patriots sticking with rookie kicker Quinn Nordin.2:00-Were there signs that Belichick was going to move on from Cam and go with Mac?7:30-Did Cam get a fair shot at earning the starting job?10:00-Ranking the reasons the Patriots moved on from Cam15:00-Would the Patriots have been better off keeping Cam?20:00-Are the Patriots fine with Brian Hoyer as the backup?23:00-Reaction to Stephon Gilmore starting the season on the PUP listWatch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/g8K3Y3rCUIM 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.

Does Cam Newton’s experience trump Mac Jones’ dynamite summer? Tom Curran and Phil Perry debate who will start against the Dolphins. 1:30-All the signs point to _________ starting at QB against the Dolphins10:30-Is it fair to question Bill Belichick’s ability to evaluate the QB position?20:00-Tom attempts to explain the QB conundrum with a little league analogy27:30-What did we learn from the preseason finale?Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/NPCbyAdYLac 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 debate whether the QB competition between Cam Newton and Mac Jones is over. Also, former Giant Shaun O’Hara explains why he thinks Mac Jones is comparable to Eli Manning. 1:30-Has Mac Jones put the QB competition to bed?6:30-What reasons does Belichick have to not start Mac?10:30-Brian Hoyer praises Mac’s ‘mental capacity’17:00-Reaction to the Patriots trading for CB Shaun Wade21:15-Interview with former Giant Shaun O’HaraWatch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/6sHCltQKEFY 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 discuss Cam Newton being out until Thursday due to a COVID-19 violation. Does Mac Jones have an opportunity to win the starting job with Cam sidelined?1:00-What’s the ripple effect of Cam Newton not being able to practice?4:30-Is not being vaccinated a reason for demotion?12:00-Will this qualify as an excuse if Cam gets beat for the starting job?18:30-Who will be the starting QB vs. the Giants on Sunday?20:00-How did Mac look on Monday & Tuesday?Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/lo7ZZV-iTQM 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 break down encouraging performances by both Mac Jones and Cam Newton in their second preseason game. They discuss what they liked/didn't like from each of them, when Bill Belichick will make the call of who the starter is and if there should be concern for Mac Jones if he's named the starter Week 1.5:00 - Do we need to grade the Patriots on a curve after their game in Philly?9:45 - Breaking down Cam Newton & Mac Jones' performances vs. the Eagles17:45 - Will Belichick really wait until the end of preseason to announce a starting QB?25:00 - Should there be concern for Mac Jones mentally if they decide to start him Week 1 and he's not ready? 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 joint practice sessions with the Eagles in Philadelphia, and debate where the QB competition between Cam Newton and Mac Jones stands heading into the team’s second preseason game. Plus the two are joined by NBC Sports Philly’s Reuben Frank and Dave Zangaro to discuss everything of note from this week. 1:10 - Big picture thoughts from Patriots-Eagles joint practices5:27 - Are we putting too much emphasis on the QB competition?10:50 - Breaking down how the Patriots offensive groups looked during joint practices17:00 - Talkin’ shop with NBC Sports Philadelphia’s Reuben Frank and Dave ZangaroWatch on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/jJ-_9slQ_gw 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 Cam Newton and Mac Jones’ performances in the Patriots’ first preseason game against Washington. Is it becoming clear that the Patriots will eventually hand the keys to Mac Jones?3:30-Curran: Patriots’ switch from Newton to Jones creeps even closer8:30-Cam calls Jones ‘pristine’ in his preparation15:30-Three reasons why you can’t make the switch now25:45-What other Patriots players impressed in preseason Week 1?Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/EWVk-4B_fxo 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 debate whether Mac Jones has shown enough to earn a shot to play early in the season. They also give their five offensive and defensive all-stars from camp. 4:00-Breaking down the latest from the QB competition23:30-Five offensive all-stars from camp26:30-Five defensive all-stars from camp32:00-When will the Patriots and Stephon Gilmore find common ground?37:00-How concerning is Hunter Henry’s injury history?Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/58wiEqcHW98 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 reps between Cam Newton and Mac Jones after 2 weeks of training camp. Are there signs that the Patriots plan to use Jones early in the season?1:00-If Cam Newton is the starter, why the increase of reps for Mac Jones?5:00-Which QB has improved more during training camp?11:00-If they had to do it again, would the Patriots have waited until pick #15 to draft Jones?19:30-Am I a loon if I suggest a platoon?!23:00-Which players stock is up during training camp?Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/vW5nXZSig2Y 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 first padded practice. Did an impressive day from Cam Newton put him clearly ahead of Mac Jones?2:00-Cam Newton has impressive throwing day on Tuesday9:00-What if, hear me out, they platoon at QB?14:00-Has Cam proven that he can play consistently well?23:45-Does Mac Jones have to win by knockout to become the starter?26:00-What other players had a good practice on Tuesday?Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/a6SxG7zyhUg 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.