

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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Dec 15, 2020 • 39min
The straight poop on why Jarrett Stidham isn’t starting
Tom Curran and Phil Perry discuss why Jarrett Stidham will not be starting for the Patriots.Armando Salguero of the Miami Herald joins to discuss how the Dolphins went from tanking to contending. 5:00-Will Belichick try to use Jarrett Stidham down the stretch?14:00-If there is no future with Stidham, why is he on the roster?19:00-How can the Patriots’ improve their passing game down the stretch?24:30-Which college QBs should Patriots’ fans keep an eye on?28:00-Armando Salguero on how Dolphins went from tanking to contendingWatch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/pZ4yoGGKBYc
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Dec 11, 2020 • 29min
Wrestling with the Cam Newton dilemma
Is Cam Newton getting too much heat for the beatdown against the Rams? Matt Cassel joins Tom Curran and Phil Perry to debate who is to blame for the Patriots’ offensive struggles.2:00-How much is Cam Newton’s limitations impacting the Patriots’ chances of winning?9:00-Does going to Stidham in the 4th show lack of confidence in Cam?12:00-Second-guessing Patriots’ play calls in the red zone17:00-Is Cam to blame? Or is it his offensive weapons?Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/AMJ_sB0I4Jw
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Dec 8, 2020 • 39min
Can Patriots repeat their SBLIII mastery against the Rams?
Tom Curran and Phil Perry preview the Patriots Thursday night matchup against the Rams. Steve Palazzolo of PFF joins to discuss whether the Patriots can repeat their game plan from SBLIII.4:30-Can the Patriots find success with the run against the Rams’ defense?10:00-What matchups can the Patriots exploit on Thursday?21:30-Is putting pressure on Goff the key to slowing down the Rams’ offense?28:30-Steve Palazzolo on growth of rookies on the Patriots34:45:Can Patriots repeat their SBLIII mastery against the Rams?Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/Hl4WzgU-eBA
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Dec 7, 2020 • 31min
The Aftermath: Bill Belichick, Coach of the Year candidate?
Tom Curran and Phil Perry recap the Patriots’ blowout win over the Chargers. Should Bill Belichick be in the running for Coach of the Year?2:00-Cam Newton showed why he must be the Patriots QB going forward10:00-Perry: We are watching the Patriots’ defense evolve before our eyes16:00-Why Bill Belichick has success against rookie QBs18:30-Making the case for Belichick as the Coach of the YearWatch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/fBgXewiQ_lM
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Dec 3, 2020 • 52min
Warren Sharp highlights Patriots-Chargers coaching mismatch in critical game
Matt Cassel joins Tom Curran and Phil Perry to break down the keys to the Patriots getting a win on Sunday. Warren Sharp discusses just how big of an advantage the Patriots’ coaching staff has over the Chargers.2:00-Laying out the Patriots’ path to the playoffs5:30-Why putting pressure on Herbert will be key on Sunday12:00-Matt Cassel ranks QBs around the NFL he would build his team around22:30-How should Patriots’ offense attack the Chargers’ defense?38:50-Warren Sharp on Patriots can benefit from coaching advantage on SundayWatch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/zw-blVHyxWo
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Dec 1, 2020 • 46min
Why fearless Kyle Dugger deserves our appreciation
Tom Curran and Phil Perry break down the impressive play of Kyle Dugger, and how key he will be to the Patriots’ future. Rick Stroud from the Tampa Bay times joins to discuss the criticism around Tom Brady with the Buccaneers.4:30-Why fearless Kyle Dugger deserves our appreciation17:30-How important is a strong Safety to a championship team?20:00-Should Belichick give Stidham a start this season?24:00-Should the Patriots try other options at WR?37:30-Rick Stroud of the Tampa Bay Times on Tom Brady’s strugglesWatch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/01B_9w2d6Y8
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Nov 30, 2020 • 32min
Why the Patriots should move on from Cam Newton after this season
Tom Curran and Phil Perry break down the Patriots’ 20-17 win over the Arizona Cardinals. Should the Patriots move on from Cam Newton next season? Should Bill Belichick experiment with a platoon system with Jarrett Stidham for the rest of this season?2:00-Making the case for the Patriots to move on from Cam Newton next season12:00-Perry: Positive signs from young players the Patriots can build around16:00-Should the Patriots try a platoon system with Jarrett Stidham?19:00-What’s the upside of the Patriots’ win over the Cardinals?Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/3va9ZVNyao8
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Nov 25, 2020 • 44min
Does Bill Belichick have a plan to contain Kyler Murray?
Matt Cassel joins Tom Curran and Phil Perry to preview Patriots-Cardinals. Does Bill Belichick have something up his sleeve to slow down the Cardinals’ offense?1:00-Debate: Does Kyler Murray compare to Doug Flutie?6:30-Is the era of the pocket passer over?17:00-Does Bill Belichick have a plan to contain Kyler Murray?25:00-How Doug Flutie overshadowed Matt Cassel’s first NFL TD31:00-Cassel breaks down why Tom Brady is strugglingWatch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/urU3diQhLxY
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Nov 23, 2020 • 34min
The Aftermath: Has the Patriots’ rebuild even begun?
Tom Curran and Phil Perry break down the Patriots’ 27-20 loss to the Houston Texans. Who deserves the blame for the loss, and has the Patriots’ rebuild even begun? 2:30-Is the Patriots’ defense to blame for loss to Texans?7:00-How much blame does Cam Newton get in the loss?10:00-No one fears of the Patriots’ defense15:30-What could Josh McDaniels have done different?25:00-Has the Patriot’s rebuild even begun?Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/l_jT_tU7_5Y
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Nov 19, 2020 • 40min
Can Cam Newton be a top-10 guy? Is JC Jackson a No.1?
Matt Cassel joins Tom Curran and Phil Perry to break down the Patriots-Texans matchup. They also debate whether Cam Newton can be a top-10 guy and if JC Jackson is a No. 1.3:30-This is an opportunity to for Patriots to prove they are legit5:00-How feasible Is it for the Patriots to make the playoffs?12:45-Phil’s analytics corner: Would you build your franchise around Deshaun Watson?14:00-Can Cam be a top-10 guy? Is JC Jackson a No.1?36:30-Patriots-Texans predictionsWatch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/-FVsNqrLMj0
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