

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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Feb 23, 2021 • 45min
Would anything really change if Cam Newton returned to the Patriots?
Tom Curran and Phil Perry break down Cam Newton’s appearance on the ‘I Am Athlete’ podcast. Was Cam Newton asking for his job back with the Patriots? Does it make sense for New England to re-sign him?1:00-Did Cam talk his way back to the Patriots?4:00-In what scenario does it make sense to bring back Cam?11:00-Is there any way to make Cam a ‘good fit’ for the Patriots offense?17:30-Would new offensive weapons really help Cam?34:30-Will Adam Butler and David Andrews be back next year?Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/SECx0P3ruwk
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Feb 11, 2021 • 45min
Do the Patriots need to lock up J.C. Jackson before another team swoops in?
Tom Curran and Phil Perry debate whether the Patriots need to lock up J.C. Jackson. Sam Farmer of the LA Times details his 1-on-1 interview with Bruce Arians following the Buccaneers Super Bowl win.2:30-Is going ‘cheap’ at QB the best move for the Patriots? 13:00-Should the Patriots give J.C. Jackson an extension?18:00-Five building blocks on the Patriots defense25:00-Sam Farmer on his 1-on-1 with Bruce AriansWatch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/2n5DoV3yB_U
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Feb 9, 2021 • 46min
How did Super Bowl 55 change things for Tom Brady and Bill Belichick?
Tom Curran and Phil Perry debate what Tom Brady’s success in Tampa means for Bill Belichick and the Patriots going forward. Mike Florio joins to explain how Brady’s time with Bucs will change how elite QBs are used going forward.1:00-Is everyone giving Tom Brady enough credit?9:00-Is Tom Brady the greatest football player of all time?15:30-Will Patriots fans now question Bill Belichick’s judgment at QB?28:00-Does Belichick need to change his ‘No days off’ mentality?33:30-Mike Florio on how Brady’s win with Bucs will change the way elite QBs are involved in their organizationsWatch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/2o-xZLqGXVM
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Feb 5, 2021 • 56min
Devin McCourty goes deep on where the Patriots are headed in ’21
Devin McCourty joins to discuss which players he expects back on the Patriots next season, and where the team is headed in 2021. Jenny Vrentas of SI details her article the ‘Gap Years’ Patriots: Those who played for Brady-Belichick but never won a Super Bowl1:30-Devin McCourty on being nominated for the Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year9:30-McCourty on how last season showed how spoiled the Patriots have been12:00-Which Patriots opt-outs to expect back next season21:30-Jenny Vrentas on the ‘Gap Years’ PatriotsWatch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/s_M3yODc554
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Feb 2, 2021 • 43min
Rodney Harrison on why Belichick should have expected Tom Brady’s Tampa success
Rodney Harrison explains why he is taking Tom Brady and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers to win Super Bowl LV. He also breaks down the best options at QB for the Patriots next season, and why Stafford wasn’t the right guy for New England anyway. 3:00-Rodney Harrison on why he is taking Brady on Sunday5:30-Belichick should have expected Tom Brady’s Tampa success9:00-Is Jimmy G the best option for the Patriots next season?11:00-Rodney: Cam Newton can’t play QB in the NFL anymore21:00-Perry on how much Patriots should give up for JimmyWatch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/-FP6jjYGw4k
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Jan 28, 2021 • 34min
Colin Cowherd on whether Chiefs can claim to be Patriots’ successors
Colin Cowherd of Fox Sports Radio joins Tom Curran to debate what it would take for the Chiefs to be considered a dynasty. Ira Kaufman of JoeBucsFan.com gives a Tampa perspective of Tom Brady’s 10th SB appearance. 2:00-Cowherd on whether Chiefs are a dynasty if they win6:00-Cowherd: Why no one will miss the Patriots dynasty7:30-Brady’s success in Tampa has proven there is a systemic problem with Patriots16:00-Ira Kaufman of JoeBucsFan on the difference Brady has made for the Buccaneers24:00-Is Brady the main reason the Buccaneers are in the Super Bowl?Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/dWtCj5S9dsg
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Jan 26, 2021 • 37min
Tom Brady Sr. understands why there’s Brady fatigue
Tom Brady Sr. talks with Tom E. Curran about his son making his 10th Super Bowl appearance. Phil Perry joins to debate whether Matthew Stafford would be a perfect fit for the Patriots. 1:00-Curran rant: How idiotic is it that Brady isn’t here?6:30-THE OTB, Original Tom Brady joins the podcast8:00-Tom Brady Sr. on his son’s departure from Patriots12:00-Tom Brady Sr. understands why there’s Brady fatigue26:00-Would Matthew Stafford be a perfect fit for the Patriots?Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/FfMCfAoFTYc
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Jan 21, 2021 • 39min
McDaniels stays put, Conference Championship predictions and the great Kay Adams
Tom E. Curran breaks down what Josh McDaniels staying in New England means for his future, discusses Philip Rivers retirement, the Pro Football Hall of Fame vote and this weekend's Conference Championship games. He's later joined by his old Quick Slants co-host, Good Morning Football's Kay Adams.1:14 - Tom reacts to the news of Josh McDaniels not getting the Eagles head coaching job. Is this the best-case scenario for the Patriots for 2021 and beyond?5:00 - With Philip Rivers announcing his retirement, Tom explains his change of heart when it comes to his respect for the QB.10:00 - Tom gives his case for Robert Kraft belonging in the Pro Football Hall of Fame and quickly gets into his Conference Championship predictions.16:22 - Former Quick Slants co-host and host of Good Morning Football Kay Adams joins Tom to catch up, reminisce about old times and talk about being outgoing introverts.27:45 - On the back half of the interview, Kay explains why she's rooting for some fan bases of the remaining NFL playoff teams more than others. Tom asks five random questions lightning-round style.Watch the full episode HERE - https://youtu.be/4CsJpMEElBc
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Jan 19, 2021 • 34min
McDaniels’ Quandary: Is he better off in Philly or sticking with Patriots?
Tom Curran and Phil Perry debate what the best move is for Josh McDaniels, and who will be the next Patriots OC if he leaves. 1:00-What’s the best move for Josh McDaniels, stay or go?7:00-For the Patriots, losing Josh McDaniels would be _______?10:30-Who replaces Josh McDaniels if he goes?20:30-Will Patriots actually benefit from a lower 2021 salary cap?24:30-Do the Patriots have enough to get Deshaun Watson?Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/ntBy1yKhmls
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Jan 14, 2021 • 50min
NFL coaching landscape and the Houston Texans mess
Tom Curran talks with Jonathan Jones from CBS Sports on the likelihood that Jerod Mayo becomes a HC in the NFL. Stephanie Stradley, contributor to the Houston Chronicle, lays out just how bad things are with the Texans.2:00-Will Jerod Mayo leave the Patriots to be HC for the Eagles?10:30-Jonathan Jones on whether Urban Meyer would have joined the Jaguars if they didn’t have the #1 pick24:00-Will Cam Newton be a starter in the NFL next year?31:30-Stephanie Stradley on how bad things are with the Texans right nowWatch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/OA9yILCrYyo
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