
Tom Curran’s Patriots Talk Podcast
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.
Latest episodes

May 15, 2025 • 43min
Instant reaction to the Patriots’ 2025 schedule, and expectations are soooaring!
Tom Curran and Phil Perry go through the Patriots’ 2025 schedule game by game to give their predictions for the upcoming season. They break down why fans should be excited about the first four games, and give win-loss predictions for each game. 1:00-Breaking down the first four games for the Patriots3:30-Win/loss predictions for the full schedule8:00-Pats face a stretch going against rookie QBs17:15-What games will the Patriots be favorites in?
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May 13, 2025 • 44min
Greater urgency at Pats rookie camp and does Belichick have an NFL future?
Phil Perry joins Tom Curran’s Patriots Talk Podcast to discuss his main takeaways from Patriots rookie minicamp over the weekend. He gives his initial reaction to Mike Vrabel as head coach, as well as several rookies. Plus, they wonder if Bill Belichick’s chances of coaching in the NFL are over after all the drama surrounding him recently.0:45 - Initial reaction to Jayson Tatum tearing his Achilles3:15 - Phil Perry gives his impressions of Patriots rookie minicamp17:08 - Phil Perry gives his take on Mike Vrabel through Patriots minicamp21:30 - Reaction to Milton Williams getting called out by Mike Vrabel24:26 - Phil Perry hits on WR Kyle Williams26:41 - Why Stefon Diggs will make a positive impact on Kyle Williams28:06 - What Phil Perry saw from OL Jack Conley30:53 - Phil Perry hits on Efton Chism and Lan Larison35:25 - Tom Curran thinks Bill Belichick’s chances of coaching in the NFL again are next to zero
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May 1, 2025 • 40min
Drake Maye's leadership and Stefon Diggs' attitude are exactly what the Patriots NEED in 2025
Tom Curran and Phil Perry react to the latest drama surrounding Bill Belichick before discussing the potential of Drake Maye's leadership growth entering Year 2, and why Stefon Diggs' attitude may be exactly what the team needs in 2025. 1:00- Tom and Phil share their thoughts on the latest drama surrounding Bill Belichick16:15- Dissecting Eliot Wolf's comments about Drake Maye needing to make a leap as a leader this year... and are the QB's comments on Thursday making it clear that's already happening?25:40- Is Stefon Diggs' attitude exactly what the receivers' group and the team needs this year?
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Apr 29, 2025 • 17min
Athletic reporter lauds Patriots MAMMOTH draft haul, including his ‘favorite’ player in the draft
The 2025 Draft is in the books, and experts around the NFL have weighed in on the grade they would give the Patriots for their draft. Tom Curran discusses that and talks with Bruce Feldman to get his opinion on which players were great picks by the Patriots.1:00-National reaction to the Patriots’ 2025 Draft7:00-Bruce Feldman on what he liked about the Patriots’ draft11:00-What's the ceiling for WR Kyle Williams?12:00-Efton Chism III the next Julian Edelman?!
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Apr 27, 2025 • 55min
2025 NFL Draft Wrap Up: Patriots smash the value button on Day 3
Tom Curran and Phil Perry give their complete recap of the Patriots’ 2025 NFL Draft. How well did the Patriots execute a game plan to address all their roster needs? 1:00- Patriots draft for value in the first five rounds11:10- Breaking down the roster fits for each of the team's draft picks32:30- Which pick made you wince the most?36:00- What was your favorite pick?37:15- Live reaction to the Patriots drafting a long snapper (Phil was not happy)42:45- What happened with Shedeur Sanders?51:20- Live reaction to the Patriots' final pick of the draft
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Apr 26, 2025 • 28min
INSTANT REACTION to NFL Draft Day 2: Patriots offense gets a lot more athletic and explosive!
A best-of selection from NBC Sports Boston’s ‘On the Clock’ coverage of night two of the 2025 NFL Draft, featuring Tom Curran, Phil Perry and Albert Breer reacting to the Patriots’ round two and three picks. 1:00- Tom and Phil offer instant reaction and analysis to the Patriots’ second-round pick, TreVeyon Henderson, running back out of Ohio State11:40- Former NFL QB Matt Cassel breaks down what he saw from Henderson in college13:15- Tom and Phil welcome in Albert Breer to react to the Henderson pick and whether or not this means the team is looking to move on from Rhamondre StevensonBrian Hoyer breaks down the tape on Patriots’ third-round pick Kyle Williams, wide receiver out of Washington State, before the guys react to the selection Presented by John’s Sewer and Drain Cleaning
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Apr 25, 2025 • 30min
INSTANT REACTION to the Pats drafting LSU left tackle Will Campbell 4th overall
A best-of selection from NBC Sports Boston’s ‘On the Clock’ coverage of night one of the 2025 NFL Draft, featuring Tom Curran, Phil Perry, Albert Breer, Brian Hoyer, BC Eagles head coach Bill O’Brien, and more! 1:00- Tom Curran, Phil Perry, Brian Hoyer and Albert Breer join Tom Giles to offer instant reaction and analysis to the selection12:00- Mike Vrabel and Will Campbell speak following the pick13:20- Bill O’Brien joins to break down the pick and why he thinks Campbell will be a success in New England17:45- Mike Felger and Michael Holley join Phil and Hoyer for a heated debate on Campbell’s measurements and how much they will matter24:00- Curran, Phil and Breer look ahead to Day 2 and which position groups the Patriots should target next Presented by John’s Sewer and Drain Cleaning
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Apr 22, 2025 • 23min
Matt Cassel weighs in on whether LT is the way to go for the Patriots in Round 1
Tom Curran talks with our good friend Matt Cassel to get his insight on what position he thinks the Patriots should draft with the No. 4 pick. He also gives intel on many other college players he got to watch last season, and discusses what types of players Mike Vrabel and Josh McDaniels are looking for.2:30-Matt Cassel talks his ‘Lots to Say’ podcast with Bobby Bones3:30-Who would Matt Cassel take for the Patriots at No. 4?8:45-Exploring the cost of moving up12:00-The wish list of Mike Vrabel and Josh McDaniels16:30-Cassel’s scouting report on the RBs in the draft
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Apr 17, 2025 • 32min
Shedeur or Carter? Giants reporter breaks down thought-process in New York on what to do 3rd overall
Tom Curran welcomes in Dan Duggan, Sr. Writer for The Athletic, to get a better feel for where the Giants are leaning with the third overall pick – is there any chance they take Shedeur Sanders? Then, Tom asks a cavalcade of Patriots beat reporters for their predictions on what the team does 4th overall next week. 1:25- How much is the failure with Daniel Jones playing into New York’s decision-making this year?8:45- Any chance they’d pass on Abdul Carter since they already have multiple high-level pass rushers on the roster?11:30- Would the Giants be open to trading back at all?20:20- Tom asks Patriots reporters who they want the team to take, and who they think the team will draft with the 4th pick
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Apr 15, 2025 • 18min
Did Mike Vrabel tip Patriots’ hand in pre-draft press conference?
Tom Curran and Phil Perry react to what we heard from Mike Vrabel as his press conference on Tuesday. What did we learn about how the Patriots will handle the No. 4 pick in the NFL Draft?1:00-Mike Vrabel sees starting LTs in the draft8:00-Vrabel on how aggressive the Patriots will be in the draft9:00-Which players would the Patriots take at No. 4?11:45-You can’t win with a bunch of ‘good’ dudes
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