Tom Curran’s Patriots Talk Podcast

Julian Edelman joins Tom Curran ahead of Super Bowl LIX to discuss the Chiefs-Patriots debate, Tom Brady vs. Patrick Mahomes and Drake Maye teaming up with Josh McDaniels next season4:00 - Edelman weighs in on the Brady-Mahomes debate, Eagles-Chiefs Super Bowl matchup 13:30 - What does Edelman think of decision to fire Mayo and hire Vrabel? 18:30 - How will Drake Maye look after working with Josh McDaniels? 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 Curran and Phil Perry discuss the Patriots hiringDC Terrell Williams and OC Josh McDaniels. Were these the right choices to get the Patriots back on track? Later, they debate how tough it will be to rebuild on both sides of the ball.1:00-Getting to know Terrell Williams6:00-Bringing back Josh McDaniels14:00-Easier to rebuild: offense or defense?20:00-Will McDaniels let Drake Maye run more next season?27:30-Which free agents should the Patriots target? 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.

*Today's podcast was recorded before reports that the Patriots have hired Josh McDaniels as their next OC came out.*Tom E. Curran sits down with Phil Perry to discuss the Patriots next offensive coordinator, and what their priorities should be in free agency and the NFL Draft. Later, Tom sits down with Brian Hoyer to discuss the key qualities that make up a great offensive coordinator. Plus, Tom and Brian discuss the final four teams left in the NFL Playoffs and what separates them from the rest of the league.  00:10: Tom E. Curran details latest report that the Patriots have hired Josh McDaniels as their next OC.____________________________________________________________________2:00: Tom and Phil weigh in on the Patriots top 5 offensive coordinator candidates, including the leading candidate, Josh McDaniels7:30: What position should the Patriots go after with the No. 4 pick19:30: Brian Hoyer Interview: 3 qualities that make a great offensive coordinator35:00: Common denominator for the final 4 NFL teams left in the playoffs39:00: Are the Commanders a good comp for the Patriots right now?  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 Curran and Phil Perry discuss whether Bill Belichick will return to the NFL, and debate what the focus should be for the Patriots when it comes to improving their roster. Later, we go tier by tier to see where the Patriots rank when it comes to coach-QB combo.  1:30-Could Bill Belichick really return to the NFL? 8:00-Evaluating the priorities for the Patriots’ defense 18:15-Who is the best fit to be the next OC? 22:30-Ranking the best coach-QB combos YT: https://youtu.be/VdvbB95jAis 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 Curran sits down with the 16th head coach in Patriots franchise history, Mike Vrabel, before welcoming in Phil Perry to break down all we learned from the head coach's introductory press conference.  0:35- Tom talks with Mike Vrabel in an exclusive 1-on-1 interview 7:00- Tom and Phil share their thoughts on Vrabel's introductory press conference and predict who might make up his coaching staff 11:15- What kind of working relationship will Vrabel and Eliot Wolf have this year? What kind of offense does Vrabel want to build?14:30- What did Vrabel mean by the Patriots "need to be good enough to take advantage of bad football"? Are we getting 'call-backs' to Bill Belichick with comments like these? 21:50- How many players on the current roster will bristle with Vrabel's coaching style? 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 Curran talks with Matt Cassel to get his reaction to the Patriots hiring Mike Vrabel. Why is this the right move by the Patriots?1:00-Matt Cassel on his time playing with Mike Vrabel3:30-Any concern with hiring a defensive coach?7:30-How much control will Vrabel have? 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 Curran and Phil Perry react to the Patriots hiring Mike Vrabel as their next head coach.  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 Curran and Phil Perry discuss the latest news surrounding the Patriots’ search for a new head coach. What should they be looking for in an offensive coordinator? How will Patriots players react to Mike Vrabel? 2:00-Breaking down the OC candidates12:00-When will the backbiting stop with the Patriots?21:30-What if it’s not Mike Vrabel or Ben Johnson?24:00-How will players react to Vrabel?  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.

Robert Kraft met with the media on Monday to address his decision to fire Jerod Mayo. Tom Curran and Phil Perry discuss their takeaways from the press conference and debate what’s next for the team. 1:00- Takeaways from Robert Kraft’s meeting with the media7:00- Who is more to blame, coaching or Patriots personnel?15:00- Examining Eliot Wolf’s role going forward 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 Curran, Phil Perry, Ted Johnson and Michael Holley react to the firing of head coach Jerod Mayo after just one season. They discuss why the Krafts made the decision, Mike Vrabel and losing out on the No. 1 pick.1:00 - Initial reaction to Patriots firing Mayo 17:00 - Why did the Patriots fire Mayo? 25:00 - Patriots lose out on No. 1 pick with win over Bills 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.