Tom Curran’s Patriots Talk Podcast

Tom E. Curran talks with Scott Hanson from NFL Red Zone about his start in broadcasting, being a walk-on at Syracuse, and his unique job in broadcasting. Mike Giardi catches up with former Patriots left tackle Matt Light on Tom Brady turning 40, how much longer he thinks Brady will play, and a great raffle to support the Light Foundation. For more info visit lighthouseraffle.org. 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.

3:00 Dont’a Hightower returning to Patriots off the PUP list, will he be ready to be ‘all systems go’ going forward. 6:20 Was the eclipse worth all the hype? 10:40 Should the Patriots poor offensive line performance against Houston worry fans? 15:50 What were our impressions of Cyrus Jones against Texans 19:00 impressions of Jimmy Garoppolo so far during preseason 20:00 Which players are in danger of being cut? 36:00 Jerod Mayo tells Tom E. Curran that he needs to meditate 38:30 Jerod weighs in on whether the hit on Odell Beckham was a ‘dirty hit’ 42:30 Does Jerod think that the 2013 TJ Ward hit on Rob Gronkowski was a ‘dirty hit’ 43:30 Should there be an etiquette for how physical preseason games should be in the NFL? 47:00 Jerod breaks down how Bill Belichick does a different technique that most NFL teams during the draft, and how it has paid off. 51:00 Who was the most talented roster the patriots had while Jerod Mayo was playing? 54:00 Will the NFL ever turn back into the ‘old style’ of football? 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.

Phil Perry reports back from the Patriots-Texans joint practice sessions at The Greenbrier in West Virginia. Tom E. Curran and Perry discuss Dont’a Hightower’s status, the abundance or receivers, Curran’s basketball skills. The two try to work out a 53-man roster. 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 and Phil Perry talk about the first couple of weeks of Patriots Training Camp, including who has looked good and bad, plus the joint practices with the Jacksonville Jaguars. They also discuss what to look for in Thursday's preseason opener against the Jags. The Ringer's Kevin Clark published a story this week on how the 2007 Patriots changed football forever. Tom talks with him about his story, comparing that team to this year's roster, and whether that team will always be under appreciated because of the loss to the Giants in the Super Bowl. Phil and Tom then wrap up this week's episode with a preview of some of the storylines in a book Curran has been working on encapsulating Julian Edelman's life. "Relentless" is available for pre-order, and will be released October 24th. 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.

In this week's edition of "Quick Slants The Podcast", Tom E. Curran and Phil Perry discuss Tom Brady turning 40 years-old on Thursday, and Curran tells a bunch of really great stories on the early days of his career, his extremely fiery demeanor, contract negotiations, and last year's coverage of his relationship with then-Presidential candidate Donald Trump. Also, Phil talks about what he's seen at the first week of camp, including some very up and down play from Jimmy Garoppolo. Is it anything to be concerned about? 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.

Former Patriots defensive captain Jerod Mayo joins Tom E. Curran and Phill Perry to give a peak behind the curtain of the Patriots operation run by Bill Belichick. Mayo talks about becoming a captain, how New England differs from other NFL franchises, what impact Belichick had on not only his career , but life, and how good the defense can be this season. 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.

In Part 1 of this week's "Quick Slants The Podcast", Tom E. Curran, Phil Perry and Jerod Mayo discuss the New York Times story on a recently released CTE report from Boston University on the high frequency of CTE in found in donated brains of football players. Mayo also talks about what can be done on the field, and how the best prevention is players taking care of each other when there are signs of a concussion. 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.

Phil Perry and guest host Mike Giardi discuss Jimmy Garoppolo’s calf and whether his missing a day of mini camp is a story. Perry also speaks with Dr. John Sullivan about the mental side of sports. 1:20 Jimmy Garoppolo’s calf 22:48 Dr. John Sullivan interview 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 and Phil Perry discuss Tom Brady’s offseason, which has seen a spike in interviews, being named as the cover player for the Madden video game, his wife’s interview with Charlie Rose, and more. It draws the question: has the fifth Super Bowl title has changed his approach? The Brady conversation begins at the 12:10 mark. Curran and Perry also discuss the addition of Lawrence Guy, and other Patriots-centric tidbits. 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.

Phil Perry’s interview with Arkansas head coach Bret Bielema, who has funneled his college players — James White, Trey Flowers, and others — to the Patriots. The interview explores his connection to Bill Belichick, why his players are attractive to the Patriots, and more. Perry and Tom E. Curran also debate which receiver was better for the Patriots: Wes Welker or Julian Edelman. 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.