

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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Sep 16, 2025 • 34min
Can Drake Maye and the Patriots SUSTAIN this level of play?
Tom E. Curran and Phil Perry break down the Patriots’ win in Miami, discussing whether Drake Maye can sustain that level of play, how the 2025 draft class performed, and the best plan for Christian Gonzalez’s return. 1:00 - Can Drake Maye & the Pats keep up that level of play? 12:00 - How did the 2025 draft class look? 18:30 - Breaking down the defensive struggles 22:00 - How should the Patriots handle Christian Gonzalez’s return?
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Sep 15, 2025 • 31min
The Aftermath: Drake Maye leads resilient Patriots past Dolphins
Tom E. Curran and Phil Perry break down the Patriots' gritty win over the Miami Dolphins. They dive into Drake Maye's impressive performance and discuss how the team pulled off the victory despite a few costly mistakes.1:00 - Breaking down Drake Maye's performance14:00 - Patriot still making costly mistakes22:00 - How has Will Campbell looked through the first two weeks
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Sep 11, 2025 • 43min
Is Sunday a CROSSROADS MATCHUP for the Patriots and Dolphins in Miami?
Tom Curran reacts to the latest comments from Drake Maye and Josh McDaniels about whether or not the team is putting too much on the second year QB’s plate to begin the season. Then, Tom welcomes in ESPN’s Marcel Louis-Jacques to break down what’s going on from the Dolphins and what the Patriots should expect in Miami on Sunday. 1:00- The Patriots need to continue showing urgency, but not panic, when it comes to developing Drake Maye9:30- What should we make of the Dolphins’ disastrous performance in Week 1 against the Colts – and the team’s comments in the days since?19:15- How much blame does Tua Tagovailoa deserve for the team’s situation?25:15- What to make of the latest off-the-field controversy surrounding Tyreek Hill28:00- Are the Dolphins still the explosive offense of year’s past?32:30- Irrelevant Questions with K’Lavon Chaisson
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Sep 9, 2025 • 30min
Digging deep into the 'black box' of Sunday's loss... is it too early to PANIC about Drake Maye?
Tom Curran and Phil Perry are still digging into the Patriots’ Week 1 loss to the Raiders. How do Mike Vrabel, Josh McDaniels and company get Drake Maye more comfortable ahead of Sunday’s game in Miami vs. the Dolphins? 1:00- How can the Patriots get Drake Maye to slow down physically and mentally on the field? How much of this is related to his inexperience?11:30- Breaking down the good and the bad from the offensive line in Week 112:55- Are the Patriots not as good as expected on defense?17:20- Is there tension brewing between Vrabel and McDaniels in how best to gameplan the offense?14:05- What’s going on in Miami? Are the Dolphins already self-combusting?
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Sep 8, 2025 • 38min
The Aftermath: Mistake-filled football once again cost the Patriots... how much is the QB to BLAME?
As in recent years, The Patriots were unable to take advantage of mistakes -- and made too many of their own in the second half to pull out the win at home, falling to the Raiders 20-13. How much of that falls on the QB? Tom Curran and Phil Perry debate what to make of another frustrating outing from Drake Maye and the offense. 1:00- Tom breaks down the stretch of play during the second half that ultimately cost the Patriots the game9:20- Solving Drake Maye's 'jumpy' reactions in key moments continues to be the decisive factor in whether or not New England finds success long-term15:25- Reacting to the good and bad from the rest of the offense and defense20:00- Phil shares his thoughts on Drake Maye's performance vs. the Raiders26:20- Why was the team not able to do more with DeMario Douglas in the passing game? 30:40- How much does it matter if Drake Maye's mechanics and fundamentals backslide this year?
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Sep 4, 2025 • 39min
JT the Brick joins for every Patriots-Raiders storyline you can imagine!
Tom Curran talks with JT the Brick to get a Raider perspective heading into Week 1. How different are the Raiders this year? What’s the Raider’s weak spot? How has Pete Carroll and Tom Brady changed the vibe down in Las Vegas? Lastly, irrelevant questions withGarrett Bradbury.2:45-How confident are Raider fans heading into Week 1?5:00-What's the Raiders weak spot?16:00-Las Vegas offensive scouting report20:00-How Pete Carroll and Tom Brady are impacting Raider culture28:30-Will the Raiders trade Jakobi Meyers?32:25-Irrelevant questions with Garrett Bradbury
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Sep 2, 2025 • 48min
Patriots anoint new leadership corps, plus Mike Florio gives a national view of New England
Tom Curran and Phil Perry discuss the Patriots' mindset heading into Week 1 of the season. What should we make of the new captains? Will Christian Gonzalez be ready to play? Later, Mike Florio joins to discuss his new book, “Big Shield,” and give a national perspective on the Patriots.1:00 - What's Mike Vrabel’s mindset heading into Week 1? 3:00 - Will Christian Gonzalez be ready to play on Sunday? 10:00 - Vrabel on his decision to release Jabrill Peppers 13:30 - Patriots anoint new leadership corps 20:30 - Mike Florio on his new book “Big Shield” and a national view of the PatriotsSubscribe to the QUICK SNAP podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-quick-snap-with-david-andrews-brian-hoyer/id1766572407 Get Mike Florio's "Big Shield" -https://www.amazon.com/Big-Shield-Mike-Florio-ebook/dp/B0FGH43V6D
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Aug 28, 2025 • 35min
Playing the Patriots’ percentage: How much better?
Tom Curran and Phil Perry react to Mike Vrabel saying the Patriots “have to go to great lengths to improve this team” Also, they debate how much the Patriots offensive line has improved and discuss what it would take to acquire Jakobi Meyers. Lastly, Tom catches up with Austin Hooper for some irrelevant questions.1:30 - Vrabel says “I think that we have to go to great lengths to improve this team” 6:00 - How much have the Patriots improved their offensive line? 11:00 - Assessing the WR improvements from last season 14:00 - Would you trade Stefon Diggs for Jakobi Meyers? 28:00 - Irrelevant questions with Austin Hooper
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Aug 26, 2025 • 32min
Digging deep on the Patriots roster cuts and keeps
The roster is set. Tom E. Curran and Phil Perry react to the Patriots 53-man roster, breaking down the biggest cuts and makes. They also look at the crowded WR room and whether a trade for Jakobi Meyers makes sense.1:00 - Instant reaction to 53-man roster13:00 - Evaluating the Patriots' WR room and the case for a Jakobi Meyers trade
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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?
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