Tom Curran’s Patriots Talk Podcast

Tom Curran and Phil Perry discuss Bill Belichick's pursuit to take over North Carolina Tar Heels football. They talk about why Belichick might want this opportunity and whether it would be the right decision at this point in his career. They also get into Jerod Mayo's future in New England1:00 - Breaking down Belichick's interest in becoming UNC coach 12:00 - Would this be the right move for Belichick? 28:30 - Examining Jerod Mayo's future with the Patriots 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 Jerod Mayo to discuss a variety of topics around his first year as head coach of the New England Patriots. 1:00-Has the job been harder than you expected it to be?6:00-Has the media scrutiny been tough to deal with?10:40-What conversations with ownership have been like this year12:25-Rapid fire questions for Mayo  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' 25-24 loss to the Indianapolis Colts to fall to 3-10 heading into the BYE. Mental mistakes, unaggressive coaching and a 19-play TD drive by Anthony Richardson and Indy's offense in the final minutes of the game doomed New England. 5:50- Did the Patriots give this game away with costly mistakes?8:20- Is cautious coaching the real issue with this team?15:45- Was sending Joey Slye out there to attempt a 68-yard field goal in the final seconds the right move?18:50- Does this defensive performance do anything to get DeMarcus Covington off the hot seat?29:25- Phil breaks down what caused some of the biggest mistakes for New England in the loss36:15- Stock Watch for Week 13 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.

How much is pass-protection holding back Drake Maye? Tom Curran and Phil Perry examine how the Patriots addressed their offensive line this offseason, and whether ownership and fans have confidence they can fix it going forward. 1:00-Is the Patriots offensive line holding them hostage?6:00-How much leash does Eliot Wolf deserve?16:00-What's your confidence the Patriots will fix the issues that plagued them against the Dolphins?18:30-Patriots-Colts preview 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.

After a discouraging loss to the Miami Dolphins, Tom Curran and Phil Perry discuss the team's lack of progress, the failures of the organization and the team's sense of urgency twelve weeks into the season.1:00 - What was the mood in the locker room after the Miami loss?6:00 - Breaking down the Patriots' lack of identity and organizational failures 20:00 - Have the players lost their sense of urgency this season?      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.

The Patriots undoubtedly have an asset in Drake Maye, so how do they maximize his potential? Tom Curran and Phil Perry debate how the Patriots’ offensive scheme can adapt to benefit their rookie QB. Also, of course we preview the Patriots matchup against the Dolphins on Sunday. 1:00-Should the Patriots design more run opportunities for Drake Maye?4:00-Better NFL comp for Maye: Justin Herbert or Josh Allen?11:30-Examining the Patriots’ early-game success on offense16:30-Just how much has the draft hurt the Patriots?20:00-Patriots-Dolphins preview 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 Ben Baldwin who runs the Computer Cowboy account on X to get his opinion on what the numbers say about the protection Drake Maye is getting and whether the Patriots should be more aggressive on 4th down going forward. Later, we catch up with Joe Cardona for another round of irrelevant questions.1:30-Ben Baldwin explains how the Patriots pass protection stacks up against the rest of the NFL6:00-Should the Patriots let Drake Maye run more?13:30-Maximizing Maye being on a rookie contract18:15-Irrelevant questions with Joe Cardona 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 E. Curran and Phil Perry react to the Patriots' 28-22 loss to the Rams. New England had several costly mistakes, including Drake Maye's game-ending interception, and "11 minutes from hell" for the defense in the middle of the game that saw the unit allow four touchdowns on five drives. 6:00- Phil breaks down why that 11 minutes cost the team the win10:05- What happened on Ja'Lynn Polk's 4th down false start penalty late in the game?12:35- Dissecting some of the coaching staff's questionable decision-making27:40- Reacting to Sean McVay's praise for Christian Gonzalez and Drake Maye after the game29:20- Stock Watch for Week 11 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.

How do the Patriots maximize the talent of Drake Maye? Tom Curran and Phil Perry debate that and the future of Alex Van Pelt. Later, Chris Long joins to discuss how important culture is in today’s NFL and what his experience has been like working with Bill Belichick.1:30-Would it be counterproductive to move on from Alex Van Pelt?12:00-What can the Patriots learn from the Rams’ team building?22:30-Chris Long on what type of coach works in today’s NFL40:00-What's it like working with Bill Belichick the TV personality?YT: https://youtu.be/Kx_Nj2TQX_kCheck out Chris Long's podcast: https://greenlightpodcast.org/ 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.

The Patriots get back on track with a win over the Bears; how much will it impact their confidence going forward? Tom Curran and Brian Hoyer debate that and discuss what they’ve seen in the leadership from Drake Maye and his potential to be a franchise QB.1:00-Was the win over the Bears validation for Jerod Mayo?5:45-Where is Drake Maye on the franchise QB curve?9:00-Assessing the offense being installed by Alex Van Pelt15:30-In what areas are the Patriots better than last year? 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.