Tom Curran’s Patriots Talk Podcast

Tom Curran and Phil Perry preview the Patriots-Seahawks game before digging into the brouhaha over Robert Kraft’s quest to make the Hall of Fame, and share their predictions for Sunday’s matchup.2:00- Can the Patriots be an efficient passing offense if team’s start shutting down their run game?8:35- Breaking down what to expect from the Seahawks offense13:35- Can the Patriots offense move the ball against a strong Seattle secondary and pass rush?18:05- What’s really behind Robert Kraft’s failed effort to be inducted into the Hall of Fame?31:00- Tom and Phil make their picks in this week’s “Total Insight”Watch the full episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/u8KV4PKPu0k WATCH every episode of the Patriots Talk podcast on YouTubeFollow NBC Sports Boston:NBCSportsBoston.comX @NBCSpatriotsFacebookInstagramTikTok

Tom Curran welcomes in former Patriots running back James White to react to the Patriots’ upset win over the Bengals and break down what he saw from the team on Sunday.1:00- James White on what impressed him the most about the offense in Week 13:35- What have you seen from the team in the way they’re responding to Jerod Mayo?6:45- What’re the next steps in the evolution of this offense?10:50- Curran explains why the team’s reaction after the win is a great sign of what Mayo is building going forward16:50- Why Christian Gonzalez has the ability to be the difference-maker for the Patriots this seasonWatch the full episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/LVzUf3gi0Ys WATCH every episode of the Patriots Talk podcast on YouTubeFollow NBC Sports Boston:NBCSportsBoston.comX @NBCSpatriotsFacebookInstagramTikTok

Tom Curran reacts to the Patriots’ 16-10 upset win over the Bengals in Week 1 before welcoming in Phil Perry to break down all of the major storylines from the game.5:40- Phil details the emotional reaction from the team in the locker room afterwards9:40- Does this win validate their QB and offseason plan?15:50- What happened at left tackle with Chukwuma Okorafor? And why was the team still able to be successful running the ball?19:45- Where does the team still need to focus on to become more ‘daunting’ on offense for opposing defenses?23:05- Phil and Tom share their ‘stock up, and stock down’ picks for Week 1Watch the full episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/msUvAwrZW3Y WATCH every episode of the Patriots Talk podcast on YouTubeFollow NBC Sports Boston:NBCSportsBoston.comX @NBCSpatriotsFacebookInstagramTikTok

Football is back! Tom Curran and Phil Perry set the table for the Patriots’ upcoming season and preview Sunday’s matchup against Cincinnati. Later, Senior writer for Bengals.com Geoff Hobson details the latest with the Bengals and discuss what it would take for the Patriots to pull off the upset. 1:00-Tom and Phil preview Patriots-Bengals 10:00-Geoff Hobson on the state of the Bengals 15:00-Can the Patriots follow the Bengals blueprint of building their team? WATCH every episode of the Patriots Talk podcast on YouTubeFollow NBC Sports Boston:NBCSportsBoston.comX @NBCSpatriotsFacebookInstagramTikTok

Joining the discussion is Devin McCourty, an NFL veteran with deep ties to the Patriots. He shares his insights on the team's potential this season and discusses Jerod Mayo's debut as head coach. Devin emphasizes the need to protect rookie quarterback Drake Maye, while also questioning if the offense can step up to win critical games. The conversation touches on the pressures and expectations of coaching under Bill Belichick's legacy, all while maintaining a hopeful outlook for the team.

Brian Hoyer, a former NFL quarterback celebrated for his tenure with the Patriots, joins the discussion about the decision to start Jacoby Brissett over rookie Drake Maye. Hoyer emphasizes the importance of not rushing Maye into action, arguing it could hinder his development. The talk delves into the strategic challenges of managing young quarterbacks, including the necessity of mentorship. Additionally, Hoyer shares insights on why he believes this decision will contribute to the Patriots performing better than last year.

Tom Curran and Phil Perry react to cutdown day around the NFL and discuss the biggest names being released by the Patriots. Is there any chance the team can improve on the waiver wire, and was it a mistake to focus on quarterback over the offensive line last spring?1:00- Breaking down the biggest names being released by the Patriots on cutdown day5:05- Any promising names available on the waiver wire? Any chance it can help the offensive line?7:00- Was it a mistake to draft a QB over fixing the rest of the offense first?14:40- How much confidence do you have in Eliot Wolf and the front office to fine-tune this roster before the start of the season?18:25- Irrelevant Questions with Pop Douglas!Watch the full episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/IquM9HuK1IE WATCH every episode of the Patriots Talk podcast on YouTubeFollow NBC Sports Boston:NBCSportsBoston.comX @NBCSpatriotsFacebookInstagramTikTok

Tom Curran and Phil Perry offer instant reaction following the Patriots’ preseason finale vs. the Commanders. Are the team’s issues at offensive line once again going to negatively impact the growth of a promising young QB?1:00- Breaking down the positive: Drake Maye continues to impress5:20- Breaking down the bad: Another “atrocious” outing from the offensive line – can anything be done to fix it in the short-term?12:25- Is Jerod Mayo going to be able to ignore the preference of his locker room to start the rookie at QB?Watch the full episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/uDKvvCy_trQ WATCH every episode of the Patriots Talk podcast on YouTubeFollow NBC Sports Boston:NBCSportsBoston.comX @NBCSpatriotsFacebookInstagramTikTok

Tom Curran flies solo and breaks down everything we learned from offensive coordinator Alex Van Pelt about the status of the QB competition ahead of the preseason finale vs. the Commanders.1:00- Tom reacts to Van Pelt’s comments on Thursday and explains why the development of Drake Maye is ahead of schedule7:40- Tom makes the case for why the team is right to go with Jacoby Brissett to start the season (assuming they do!)13:10- Tom shares his thoughts on roster cutdowns and what to expect in the final preseason gameWatch the full episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/_lXzTszmiXM WATCH every episode of the Patriots Talk podcast on YouTubeFollow NBC Sports Boston:NBCSportsBoston.comX @NBCSpatriotsFacebookInstagramTikTok

Tom Curran and Phil Perry take a look at where things stand for the Patriots as training camp officially ends and the team looks ahead to its final preseason tune-up vs. the Commanders on Sunday.1:00- Breaking down the latest in the QB competition between Drake Maye and Jacoby Brissett8:00- What will it take for Maye to win the starting job outright?18:50- How much of an indictment on Eliot Wolf and the Patriots front office are the Patriots’ issues at offensive line?31:50- Taking a closer look at the status of the wide receiver group’s developmentWatch the full episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/sFj1uKPSMoA WATCH every episode of the Patriots Talk podcast on YouTubeFollow NBC Sports Boston:NBCSportsBoston.comX @NBCSpatriotsFacebookInstagramTikTok