

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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May 25, 2021 • 44min
Julio Jones watch and what to expect at Patriots OTA’s
Tom Curran and Phil Perry break down what it would cost the Patriots to acquire Julio Jones, and how he would fit in New England. Also, they breakdown what to expect at Patriots OTA’s.5:00-What to expect from OTA’s?13:00-Why Julio Jones makes all the sense in the world for the Patriots19:30-How would Julio Jones fit in the Patriots’ offense?26:00-If Patriots acquire Julio, is Cam the right guy to be QB?36:00-How similar is the Aaron Rodgers situation to Brady and the Patriots?Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/HuzHTm7VxFk
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May 21, 2021 • 54min
NBC’s Fred Gaudelli on whether the Patriots are still a primetime draw
Tom Curran talks with Fred Gaudelli, Executive Producer of Sunday Night Football, about their ‘Decade of Sunday Nights’ bracket challenge. How many Patriots games made the list? Later, Phil Perry joins to discuss 15 Patriots questions that need answers.1:00-Fred Gaudelli on SNF’s ‘Decade of Sunday Nights’ bracket challenge6:00-Breaking down the Patriots’ plays from the last decade that made the list 21:00-Have the Patriots lost the interest of the nation with Brady gone?26:30-Gaudelli shares amazing story of famous player he caddied for at age 1529:30-15 Patriots questions that need answersWatch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/_bx1a2WHzY0
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May 18, 2021 • 34min
What does Brian Hoyer signing mean for Cam Newton and Mac Jones?
Tom Curran and Phil Perry debate how the signing of Brian Hoyer will impact the New England Patriots’ QB depth chart. Also, should we overanalyze Robert Kraft’s comments regarding Bill Belichick’s salary?1:30-Patriots re-sign Brian Hoyer; what does it mean for Mac Jones?5:30-Will Hoyer act as a QB coach for Mac Jones?9:30-Does this move put Cam or Stidham on the hot seat?19:30-What to make of Robert Kraft’s comments regarding Bill Belichick’s salaryWatch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/4dc_Dfs3GfI
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May 13, 2021 • 43min
Chad Pennington: ‘Ideally’ Mac Jones follows the Patrick Mahomes plan
Tom Curran talks with Chad Pennington about how he thinks the Patriots should handle the development of Mac Jones. Later, Phil Perry joins to give a game-by-game breakdown of the Patriots’ 2021 schedule.1:00-Chad Pennington on Mac Jones being compared to him4:30-Pennington on playing with Randy Moss in college; did it make him a better NFL QB?10:40-Pennington on the importance of developing a young NFL QB15:50-Pennington says Jones should follow Mahomes plan20:45-Curran and Perry break down the Patriots’ 2021 schedule, giving their wins and lossesWatch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/JfspFlAhmY8
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May 11, 2021 • 28min
Slow and steady wins the race? Patriots offense not built for speed
Tom E. Curran and Phil Perry get into the Patriots need for speed and discuss if it's actually that important. They also continue the Cam Newton vs Mac Jones debate and talk about when the best time for the Patriots vs Bucs game is.2:00 - This Patriots offense is not fast... but do they care?11:00 - Is this offense a good fit for Mac Jones? 15:00 - Do the Patriots have the wide receiver talent they need to win?19:00 - Is this offense set up for Cam Newton to be the long-term quarterback?24:00 - When is the ideal time for the Patriots to face Tom Brady & the Bucs this season?
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May 6, 2021 • 34min
Jets and Dolphins insiders on what the Patriots will face in AFC East
Tom Curran and Phil Perry are joined by Jets writer Bob Glauber and Dolphins writer Armando Salguero to get an idea of what the Patriots will be up against in the AFC East this season.2:55 - Bob Glauber of Newsday in New York joins Tom and Phil and addresses how the Jets can launch their rebuild with a new head coach and rookie quarterback Zach Wilson at the helm.9:45 - What are the strong points and the weak points on the Jets roster?18:13 - Does new head coach Robert Saleh have what it takes to succeed in his first season?21:00 - Armando Salguero of the Miami Herald joins the podcast to talk about why the Dolphins roster has so many fresh faces on it and what that means for Tua Tagovailoa.30:25 - Does Armando think the Patriots can recapture the AFC East this season? The trio discuss the link between Tagovailoa and Mac Jones.
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May 4, 2021 • 46min
Matt Cassel on the Mac Jones vs. Cam Newton quarterback competition
Former Patriots quarterback Matt Cassel joins Tom Curran and Phil Perry to give his take on New England selecting Mac Jones at No. 15 in the draft. The three discuss what exactly it will take for Jones to surpass Cam Newton as the starting quarterback in Foxboro.2:50 - Tom asks Matt and Phil at what point in the season they think Mac Jones will take over the starting QB role.11:40 - Matt gives his insight on where Jones will have to make adjustments as a rookie quarterback when it comes to pre-snap and run game play calling.22:22 - Addressing Mike Lombardi's comments about how Belichick will approach the QB battle.31:05 - Why are people criticizing the pick? Tom, Matt and Phil discuss Jones' skillset and compare him to other mid-first-round quarterbacks from the past.39:27 - Recalling stories about Belichick's mysterious advisor Ernie Adams after it was announced this was his final draft working with the Patriots.
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May 3, 2021 • 42min
Grading the Patriots 2021 NFL Draft class; is the dynasty back on?!
Tom Curran and Phil Perry give their grades for the Patriots’ 2021 NFL Draft. What would they have liked the Patriots to do differently? Has the 3.0 version of the Patriots dynasty taken shape?4:00-Grades for the Patriots drafting Mac Jones16:30-Execution, player, and fit grades for Christian Barmore21:00-Should the Patriots have picked another position at #96?26:00-What could the Patriots have done differently?33:00-Which players are likely to be dealt this offseason?Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/RcDmR3CkpnU
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May 1, 2021 • 14min
Pats strengthen their front-seven adding Barmore and Perkins in NFL Draft
Tom Curran and Phil Perry react to the Patriots selecting DT Christian Barmore and DE Ronnie Perkins during day 2 of the 2021 NFL Draft. How much has the Patriots’ defense improved this offseason?1:00-How much has the Patriots’ front-seven improved?2:30-What can we expect from Christian Barmore in year 1?5:30-Why taking a swing on Barmore is a good move by the Patriots7:30-What role will Ronnie Perkins have?11:00-What will the Patriots do on day 3 of the draft?Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8V1vjzGDFBY
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Apr 30, 2021 • 24min
Can Mac Jones beat out Cam Newton to be the Week 1 starter?
Tom Curran and Phil Perry react to the Patriots selecting Mac Jones with the 15th overall pick in the NFL Draft. Did the Patriots prefer Jones over Fields? Also, what are the Patriots’ needs in the next rounds?1:00-Like, love, or hate the Mac Jones pick?4:00-Will the Patriots regret not moving up for Justin Fields?9:00-Jim Nagy compares Mac Jones to Tom Brady11:30-Did the Patriots think they had a shot at Mac Jones at #15?16:00-Is Mac Jones the Week 1 starter?18:00-What are the Patriots needs in rounds 2 & 3?Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/mNatT6wD_fg
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