Tom Curran’s Patriots Talk Podcast

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Aug 22, 2025 • 25min

Preseason wrap-up: How will the Patriots improve their roster ahead of Week 1?

Tom E. Curran and Phil Perry break down the Patriots roster following their preseason finale against the Giants. They analyze Mike Vrabel’s comments on roster improvements, discuss the futures of players like Javon Baker and Kyle Dugger, and highlight which position groups showed the most progress during training camp1:00 - How will Patriots improve their roster before Week 1?9:00 - Is Keion White in trouble? What will Pats do with Javon Baker?15:00 - Which position group Improved most throughout camp? WATCH every episode of the Patriots Talk podcast on YouTubeFollow NBC Sports Boston:NBCSportsBoston.comX @NBCSpatriotsFacebookInstagramTikTok
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Aug 20, 2025 • 27min

Vince Wilfork says this is when it will CLICK for Drake Maye

Patriots legend Vince Wilfork joins Tom E. Curran to discuss Drake Maye's development as a leader, why Mike Vrabel is the ideal head coach for the team and how the defensive line will look. He also talks about GHI 75, his new BBQ sauce.1:00 - Vince Wilfork talks about his new line of BBQ sauce, GHI 7510:50 - When Drake Maye could emerge as a leader of the team 15:40 - Vince shares his thoughts on how the defensive line will perform this season21:30 - Is Drake Maye THE guy? WATCH every episode of the Patriots Talk podcast on YouTubeFollow NBC Sports Boston:NBCSportsBoston.comX @NBCSpatriotsFacebookInstagramTikTok
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Aug 19, 2025 • 31min

Julian Edelman takes the 2025 Patriots test

Julian Edelman joins Tom E. Curran on the Patriots Talk Podcast to discuss the expectations surrounding Drake Maye, standout rookie Tre'Veyon Henderson, the timeline for the Patriots' rebuild under Mike Vrabel and his partnership with Unisom. For more information, please visit Unisom.com to grab your SleepTabs®. 0:30 - Are the Patriots trying to shortcut their way to mediocrity? 16:00 - Edelman on whether people have premature expectations for Drake Maye 22:30 - Edelman on how long the rebuild under Mike Vrabel will take 28:00 - Does Efton Chism remind Edelman of himself? Unisom® partnered with Julian Edelman, former professional football wide receiver to help share his top Sleeper Pickz and dream fantasy football draft advice so that everyone can rest easier this season. WATCH every episode of the Patriots Talk podcast on YouTubeFollow NBC Sports Boston:NBCSportsBoston.comX @NBCSpatriotsFacebookInstagramTikTok
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Aug 16, 2025 • 42min

Patriots-Vikings Takeaways: Another EXPLOSIVE preseason game from TreVeyon Henderson and Efton Chism

Tom Curran welcomes in Phil Perry, live from Minneapolis, to offer instant reaction and analysis to the Patriots’ 20-12 preseason win over the Vikings. 1:00- Tom offers his initial thoughts on the game – is this the end for Kyle Dugger -- and the start for Efton Chism -- in New England?14:35- Reacting to an up and down day from Drake Maye24:35- TreVeyon Henderson is already one of the team’s best offensive weapons27:05- Did Efton Chism III just make the team as the sixth receiver?28:55- A rough day for Javon Baker, a solid one for Will Campbell37:20- Are we going to see Stefon Diggs at all in the preseason? WATCH every episode of the Patriots Talk podcast on YouTubeFollow NBC Sports Boston:NBCSportsBoston.comX @NBCSpatriotsFacebookInstagramTikTok
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Aug 15, 2025 • 33min

Patriots SHAKY offensive line giving rise to Drake Maye concerns?

Tom Curran and Phil Perry react to an important 10-day stretch for the 2025 Patriots as the team comes off joint practices against the Washington Commanders and the Minnesota Vikings. 1:30- Does a bad final joint practice on Thursday cancel out all the good from the previous nine days?4:10- Phil shares why the wide receivers have shown some encouraging development... but still have a long way to go9:00- The offensive line is still the biggest concern for New England13:10- Are you concerned that the offensive line issues will lead to bad habits from Drake Maye?21:00- What's the situation with the interior offensive line? Is Jared Wilson getting demoted?27:20- Expectations for the second preseason game WATCH every episode of the Patriots Talk podcast on YouTubeFollow NBC Sports Boston:NBCSportsBoston.comX @NBCSpatriotsFacebookInstagramTikTok
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Aug 14, 2025 • 28min

Breaking down a WILD Day 1 for Patriots in Minnesota

Tom E. Curran and Phil Perry break down the Patriots first day of joint practices with the Vikings. Phil offers his overall impressions, as he was in Minnesota to witness the whole thing. He then breaks down the offense and defense, and he explains what he saw from Drake Maye. Finally, the guys hit on Stefon Diggs' arc and what Patriots fans can expect from him.0:33 - Phil Perry breaks down what he saw from the Patriots offense in joint practice against the Vikings3:06 - Drake Maye’s numbers from practice5:23 - Phil Perry breaks down the Patriots defense7:11 - Mike Vrabel and Drake Maye speak more about Maye’s leadership15:13 - How has Mike Vrabel as the Patriots are now a few weeks into training camp?20:52 - How did everyone else look?23:11 - What kind of trajectory is Stefon Diggs on? WATCH every episode of the Patriots Talk podcast on YouTubeFollow NBC Sports Boston:NBCSportsBoston.comX @NBCSpatriotsFacebookInstagramTikTok
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Aug 11, 2025 • 25min

Drake Maye’s ball-security issues par for course or cause for CONCERN?!

The Patriots wrapped up their last practice before they head to Minnesota for joint practices with the Vikings. Tom E. Curran and Phil Perry offer their takeaways from today’s practice. You’ll hear from Josh McDaniels and Mike Vrabel regarding Drake Maye and their philosophies in coaching up the second-year quarterback. Was his fumble from Friday’s preseason game a sign that his ball-security issues are still a problem, or are they just par for the course.Phil Perry also gives his storylines of the week, as the Patriots’ second preseason game is right around the corner.3:24 - How concerning are Drake Maye’s turnovers, and how long will it take him to figure it out?8:07 - How Mike Vrabel is getting the most out of Drake Maye’s leadership11:10 - Breaking down the Patriots offense during today’s practice: They struggled mightily15:55 - Is this a good week for the Patriots to try to overcome their struggles? WATCH every episode of the Patriots Talk podcast on YouTubeFollow NBC Sports Boston:NBCSportsBoston.comX @NBCSpatriotsFacebookInstagramTikTok
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Aug 9, 2025 • 30min

Patriots-Commanders takeaways: TreVeyon Henderson has electric preseason debut

Tom E. Curran and Phil Perry are sharing their instant reaction after the Patriots' first preseason game vs. the Commanders. They discuss how  bought-in the Patriots offense looks to Josh McDaniels' system, the running back room standing out, and Drake Maye's fumble. We also hear from head coach Mike Vrabel.   1:00: Biggest takeaways from Patriots' night vs. Commanders5:40: Mike Vrabel's noteworthy comments on Javon Baker, and his role on special teams9:00: Drake Maye addresses his turnover, Tom and Phil discuss whether they are concerned17:00: Breaking down Henderson's big night19:30: Ja'Lynn Polk leaves field with injury, what his injury could mean for WR room WATCH every episode of the Patriots Talk podcast on YouTubeFollow NBC Sports Boston:NBCSportsBoston.comX @NBCSpatriotsFacebookInstagramTikTok
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Aug 6, 2025 • 28min

Drake Maye & Patriots offense a 'well-oiled machine' in joint practice vs. Commanders, Vrabel breaks up fight

Tom E. Curran and Phil Perry are back LIVE for a new Patriots Talk Podcast after the Patriots' joint practice vs. the Washington Commanders. They discuss the brawl Mike Vrabel broke up, Drake Maye vs. Jayden Daniels, and Pop Douglas emerging as hub of the Patriots offense.1:50: Discussing the fight Mike Vrabel broke up and his bloody face08:00: Drake Maye vs. Jayden Daniels 15:00: DeMario Douglas emerging as the hub of the offense21:30: Christian Barmore's best day of camp WATCH every episode of the Patriots Talk podcast on YouTubeFollow NBC Sports Boston:NBCSportsBoston.comX @NBCSpatriotsFacebookInstagramTikTok
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Aug 5, 2025 • 27min

Patriots camp observations: Is the Kendrick Bourne era over? Plus, TreVeyon Henderson hype

Tom E. Curran and Phil Perry break down the Patriots' offensive struggles heading into joint practices. They talk about which player has the most to prove vs. the Commanders, if Kendrick Bourne’s time in New England is running out, and whether TreVeyon Henderson might already be the team’s top running back5:00 - Breaking down Patriots' offensive "struggles" 10:00 - Which player has the most at stake against the Commanders? 17:00 - Is the Kendrick Bourne era coming to an end? 23:00 - Is TreVeyon Henderson the Patriots' best RB? WATCH every episode of the Patriots Talk podcast on YouTubeFollow NBC Sports Boston:NBCSportsBoston.comX @NBCSpatriotsFacebookInstagramTikTok

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