Tom Curran’s Patriots Talk Podcast

Tom Curran and Phil Perry are taking a closer look at the flurry of free agent signings the Patriots made last week and rank them. Later, they're joined by George Chahrouri of Pro Football Focus Forecast to settle the debate: Did the Patriots overspend on their unprecedented haul?2:10 - Ranking the Patriots free agent signings. Which additions stand to help the team more?12:10 - After filling some of the gaps on offense, how will Cam Newton and Jarrett Stidham respond? And is Mac Jones still in the picture?17:43 - Phil explains why he's passing on some of the top wide receivers in the draft.25:30 - George Chahrouri from Pro Football Focus Forecast jumps on the pod to put Bill Belichick's recent spending spree into perspective, and things get heated.38:12 - Regardless of whether or not the Patriots overspent, will they be better this season and if so, how much better?Watch the full episode here: https://youtu.be/Q7DewT8ojJ4 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.

Did Bill get his mojo back? Tom Curran and Phil Perry react to Mike Lombardi’s article in The Athletic about Belichick. Bill Polian joins to discuss why Belichick is still doing things “the Patriot Way”1:00-Breaking down Mike Lombardi’s article on Bill Belichick8:00-Have the Patriots addressed all their needs?20:00-Patrick Chung departs, Kyle Van Noy returns30:00-Bill Polian 1-on-135:00-Polian on why Belichick is still doing things the Patriot WayWatch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/YvpK2LXM0E8 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 react to the Patriots signing Hunter Henry, and debate what could be next. Will the Patriots remain aggressive?1:30-Why is Belichick changing his ways in 2021?15:00-Will the Patriots remain aggressive at QB?17:00-Is this Cam Newton’s football team?21:00-Is moving up in the draft for a QB the next move?28:00-How will Patriots use Jonnu Smith and Hunter Henry?Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/c0iVOYo_DGo 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 react to the Patriots’ spending spree as the NFL’s tampering period opened up. Which new addition will benefit the Patriots the most in 2021?1:00-Patriots being aggressive…is that good or bad?4:30-Does Jonnu Smith fit exactly what the Patriots need?11:30-How the addition of LB Matt Judon impacts the defense16:00-What role will Davon Godchaux play?26:00-Are the Patriots done adding at the QB position?Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/7krGt67Oj80 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 react to news that Cam Newton will be returning to the Patriots on a one-year deal. Can Cam Newton have better success in 2021?1:00-Why bring Cam back?4:00-Will better weapons help Cam Newton?6:00-Rodney Harrison warned that re-signing Cam would be a mistakeWatch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/ZypnH9sVMM0 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 QB consultant Jordan Palmer about what makes a player succeed at the QB position in the NFL. Jordan also breaks down why Jarrett Stidham’s transition from college to the NFL was so difficult, and his potential for the 2021 season.2:30-Has Stidham proved the Patriots can’t trust him?5:00-Jordan Palmer on what makes a good NFL QB10:00-Palmer says people are ‘dead wrong’ about Sam Darnold14:30-Palmer on potential of Jarrett Stidham16:30-Palmer details why Stidham’s transition to Patriots offense was so difficult Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/Jsg2EFAIZx4 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 react to the Patriots acquiring Trent Brown and how much that improves their offense. They also break down their Patriots free agency wish list. 1:00-Does Trent Brown make the Patriots better in 2021?5:30-What type of player the Patriots are getting in Trent Brown?10:00-Breaking down the options of shuffling the offensive line20:00-Tom and Phil's free agent wish lists28:30-Reaction to Dak Prescott’s new contractWatch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/9OoKYFiaBqM 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 the Patriots lack of urgency at the QB position this offseason. Bucky Brooks joins to debate whether the Patriots can find their answer at QB in the draft.1:00-How concerning is the Patriots lack of urgency at the QB position?6:30-Should the Patriots bring back Kyle Van Noy?14:45-Bucky Brooks on whether the Patriots answer at QB is in the draft21:30-Can Mac Jones have success in the NFL?25:00-Bucky explains why he has the Patriots taking Micah ParsonsWatch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/h8td-xVleyY 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 engage in an in-depth discussion about whether or not the Patriots should draft a quarterback with the 15th pick in the 2021 NFL Draft.0:50 - Phil makes his argument for drafting a QB at No. 15: "If you don't play the game, you can't win."9:28 - Tom and Phil discuss the element of luck when it comes to drafting.13:12 - Tom makes his argument for not drafting a QB at No. 15: "The Patriots are not a good enough team right now to take the fifth best quarterback in the draft."17:49 - How does Bill Belichick approach drafting QBs?30:54 - Tom and Phil discuss the fates of pending Patriots free agents David Andrews and Joe Thuney.Watch the full episode here: https://youtu.be/2oLU7fQyyC4 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 explains why the only fitting ending may be Jimmy G. coming back to the Patriots. Plus an exclusive 1-on-1 with David Andrews1:00- The only fitting ending? Jimmy G. Back with the Patriots6:30-Interview with David Andrews9:30-Andrews on the difficulty of playing in 202016:30-Reaction to Brady & Gronk’s success in Tampa19:30-Will Andrews stay with the Patriots?Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/Uv7Mm0-1JaE 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.