

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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Jan 12, 2021 • 47min
Pat McAfee joins to talk Belichick, Deshaun, and ‘Bama prospects
Pat McAfee joins the podcast to discuss who impressed him in the National Championship Game, Deshaun Watson drama, and Bill Belichick declining the Presidential Medal of Freedom.2:00-Reaction to Bill Belichick declining Presidential Medal of Freedom offer from Trump10:00-Is Mac Jones worthy of a first-round pick for the Patriots?30:00-Pat McAfee on who impressed him the most in the National Championship game42:00-McAfee on a punters’ role when stomping opponents logosWatch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/H6vPSdBV7as
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Jan 7, 2021 • 33min
Deshaun Watson trade: Real or fantasy land?
Matt Cassel joins Tom Curran and Phil Perry to discuss Nick Caserio joining the Houston Texans and rumors of Deshaun Watson wanting out.2:30-Matt Cassel reacts to Nick Caserio joining the Texans5:30-Will the Patriots have trouble attracting a free agent QB?9:00-No way the Texans trade Deshaun Watson, right?!19:30-Ranking the best & worst from this Patriots’ seasonWatch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/oPDyo0dCVe4
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Jan 6, 2021 • 27min
Caserio fallout: Why he’s gone and why his loss comes at a bad time
Tom Curran and Phil Perry react to the Texans hiring Nick Caserio. Will Josh McDaniels be the next person to leave the Patriots?1:00-Caserio is gone, is Josh McDaniels next?3:00-Why did the Texans want Caserio?12:00-What happens to the offseason? Who’s in charge?19:00-Who else goes from the Patriots to the Texans?Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/OphyLtGEPrw
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Jan 5, 2021 • 49min
If these two things happened, would Brady still be a Patriot?
Tom Curran and Phil Perry debate whether the Patriots’ decline has little to do with their ‘aggressiveness’. Also, could these two things have changed Brady’s mind about leaving?1:30-Patriots’ decline has little to do with past ‘aggressiveness’17:00-If these 2 things happen last year, would Brady still be a Patriot?19:30-Phil Perry’s NFL mock draft33:00-Is it surprising Josh McDaniels isn’t in the mix for HC jobs around the NFL?40:00-Albert Breer on best HC jobs in the NFLWatch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/B0JLFwpLDwI
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Dec 31, 2020 • 43min
Was the Patriots decline simply personnel? Or was it personal?
Matt Cassel joins Tom Curran and Phil Perry to debate whether the Patriots’ offense can adapt to what is working around the NFL in 2021.3:00-What are the biggest factors in the Patriots being a 6-9 team?13:30-Can the Patriots’ offense adapt to what’s working around the NFL?20:30-Will Belichick/McDaniels trust a rookie QB to start in 2021?27:00-Are the Patriots better off finding a QB via free agency?34:00-Jets are a cautionary tale for the Patriots of how NOT to rebuildWatch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/RIwpxW08bjo
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Dec 29, 2020 • 50min
An eyes-wide-open look at where the Patriots are right now
Tom Curran and Phil Perry do a deep dive on what the future holds for the New England Patriots. Aaron Schatz of Football Outsiders breaks down what the analytics tell us about the best teams in the NFL. 2:30-Have the Patriots hit rock bottom?5:00-Did the Bills give the Patriots a blueprint on how to rebuild?23:30-Will any free agents want to come to New England?29:00-Will other teams want Josh McDaniels as their head coach?35:00-Aaron Schatz of Football OutsidersWatch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/PU5BDT3H9Og
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Dec 23, 2020 • 60min
Dissecting the draft's top quarterbacks and best Patriots fits with Bruce Feldman
Tom Curran and Phil Perry discuss Bill Belichick’s growing frustrations with the media regarding QB questions. The Athletic’s Bruce Feldman joins to break down the upcoming QB draft class.2:00-Bill Belichick is fed up with the QB questions10:00-What’s the motivation behind keeping Cam the starter?20:00-Have the Patriots changed what they are looking for in their next QB?31:00-Reaction to Jedd Fisch becoming Arizona Wildcats head coach36:45-Bruce Feldman breaks down the best options at QB in the draftWatch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/QtDBDPijK3A
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Dec 21, 2020 • 46min
Patriots are now left to face some hard truths
With the path to the playoffs gone, Tom Curran and Phil Perry debate how far away the Patriots are to being competitive in the AFC next season. Will Belichick change his strategy in 2021?2:00-Reality is setting in on how far away the Patriots are12:00-Perry: Patriots could have made moves to be more competitive this season16:00-Will Belichick change the strategy he’s had in the past going into 2021?24:30-This should be a wrap with the Patriots experiment with Cam Newton41:00-How will Stephon Gilmore’s injury impact his future?Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/eSvlHwJkVY0
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Dec 18, 2020 • 30min
How does Patriots’ offense change if Josh McDaniels leaves?
Matt Cassel joins Tom Curran and Phil Perry to discuss how different the Patriots offense could look next season if Josh McDaniels leaves. 1:00-Matt Cassel on the impact of Josh McDaniels4:00-What do the Patriots gain if Jedd Fisch becomes OC?7:00-Has Belichick already transitioned to a QB friendly offense?10:00-Which QBs in the draft would be a good fit for next Patriots QB?13:20-Celtics Talk podcast host Chris Forsberg joins to preview the upcoming seasonWatch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/9Ujw8SiC1bE
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Dec 17, 2020 • 43min
Do the Patriots need to follow Miami’s blueprint to get back on track?
Matt Cassel joins Tom Curran and Phil Perry to debate whether using the Dolphins’ blueprint is the best way for Patriots to get back to playoff contention next season.1:00-Is the Dolphins franchise where the Patriots want to be?8:00-Are the Patriots one QB away from being good again?14:30-What other teams can the Patriots model their rebuild after?19:00-Should James White and Julian Edelman be a part of the future?24:00-Is the key to have N’Keal Harry play more physical?Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/c6IPQDLqxoY
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