

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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May 11, 2024 • 15min
Deep dive on our first look at Drake Maye at Patriots' rookie minicamp
Tom Curran gives his takeaways from the Patriots' rookie minicamp. Watch on YT: https://youtu.be/79--ksKypg4
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May 9, 2024 • 29min
Have the Patriots run afoul of the league with GM search?
Tom Curran talks with Pro Football Talk’s Mike Florio to get his take on the Patriots’ GM search, the tension between Robert Kraft and Bill Belichick, and how private equity could impact the landscape of the NFL. 8:00-Mike Florio on the Patriots’ GM search 15:00-Tension between Kraft and Belichick 27:00- How private equity could impact the landscape of the NFL Watch on YT: https://youtu.be/0QIXmY6FF3s
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May 7, 2024 • 28min
Patriots have opened their head-scratching GM search
The Patriots are moving forward in their search for a top personnel executive, but what does it all mean? Tom Curran and Phil Perry discuss that and preview the Patriots' upcoming rookie minicamp. Later, we go into the archives to find words of wisdom from Jerod Mayo back when he was a co-host of this podcast. 1:00-The latest on the Patriots’ search for a GM 10:00-Reaction to Tom Brady roast 19:00-Rookie minicamp preview 22:00-Into the archives when Jerod Mayo was a co-host Watch on YT: https://youtu.be/LaPdwOW7I2k
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May 1, 2024 • 42min
Devin McCourty on Drake Maye’s development and what he liked about the Patriots’ draft
Tom Curran talks catches up with former Quick Slants co-host Devin McCourty to get his takeaways from the Patriots’ 2024 draft. Is Ja’Lynn Polk the right fit for the team? How should the Patriots handle Drake Maye’s rookie season? 1:00-Devin McCourty on what makes a good rookie in the NFL 6:00-Why Ja’Lynn Polk will be a good locker room fit 13:00-How the Patriots should handle Drake Maye’s rookie season 29:00-Dev's favorite Patriots picks in the draft Watch on YT: https://youtu.be/tDxM5E0RTVw
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Apr 30, 2024 • 35min
Second-guessing the Patriots draft? Maye be we will!
Tom Curran talks with Taylor Kyles and Brian Hines to get their takeaways from the Patriots’ 2024 NFL Draft. Was Drake Maye the clear home run pick? What can Patriots fans expect from Ja’Lynn Polk? 1:00-Curran's takeaways from the draft 9:00-What was the underlying message of the draft? 12:30-Thoughts on sitting Drake Maye next season 16:30-Why Ja’Lynn Polk and Javon Baker are the right calls at WR Watch on YT: https://youtu.be/1La-_Omq7aQ
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Apr 27, 2024 • 16min
Patriots draft Washington WR Ja’Lynn Polk with the 37th pick in the 2024 NFL Draft
Tom Curran, Phil Perry, Bert Breer and James White react to the Patriots drafting Ja’Lynn Polk. YT: https://youtu.be/h65DuOu4oD0
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Apr 26, 2024 • 50min
Reaction to the Patriots drafting Drake Maye with the No. 3 pick in the 2024 NFL draft
Our entire Patriots crew reacts to the Patriots selecting Drake Maye with the third overall pick. Eliot Wolf and Jerod Mayo discuss the process behind the selection. Later, Drake Maye talks about being a Patriot. 1:00-NBC Sports Boston reaction to the pick 16:00-Eliot Wolf and Jerod Mayo on Drake Maye 29:00-Drake Maye on being a Patriot Watch on YT: https://youtu.be/uitr-yYmEQ8
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Apr 23, 2024 • 41min
Trade down seems like remote possibility for the Patriots
The 2024 NFL Draft is almost here! Tom Curran and Phil Perry discuss the latest news and rumors regarding what the Patriots will do with the No. 3 pick. Can the Patriots also trade for an elite WR? Later, Brian Hoyer breaks down the tape of the top four QBs in the draft. 2:30-What the Patriots WILL do vs. what they SHOULD do 12:30-Trade offers and Jonathan Kraft's involvement 19:00-How can the Patriots make a trade for an elite WR? 24:30-Brian Hoyer breaks down the top QBs in the draft YT: https://youtu.be/KkcBekLEn34
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Apr 18, 2024 • 27min
Eliot Wolf reaction: Patriots will take a quarterback, but will it be at No. 3?
Eliot Wolf met with the media on Thursday morning; Tom Curran and Phil Perry give their biggest takeaways from Wolf. What are the odds the Patriots don’t end up drafting a QB with the third-overall pick? 1:00-Takeaways from Eliot Wolf’s press conference 4:00-Which QBs are the Patriots comfortable drafting? 6:30-How ‘open for business’ are the Patriots? 15:30-How involved will ownership be in the draft? YT: https://youtu.be/E7Wzx_XmS9s
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Apr 16, 2024 • 33min
Michigan HC Sherrone Moore scoffs at J.J. McCarthy doubters
Tom Curran talks with Michigan head coach Sherrone Moore about how J.J. McCarthy would fit with the Patriots if they select him in the 2024 NFL Draft. Later, Phil Perry joins to discuss the latest news and rumors about what the Patriots will do with the No. 3 pick. 2:00-Sherrone Moore on the character of J.J. McCarthy 7:00-How would McCarthy deal with the current state of the Patriots? 13:30-The latest on the possibility of trading down 19:30-Trade down options for Patriots YT: https://youtu.be/saRTW7QsUrI
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