Tom Curran’s Patriots Talk Podcast

Tom Curran welcomes in WEEI’s Meghan Ottolini to take a big picture look at how Jerod Mayo and the Patriots are grappling with a rebuilding season on and off the field. 2:00- What does it say about the team’s sense of urgency that they didn’t even consider trading for Davante Adams or Amari Cooper? Is it the right move or is the team being too ‘accepting’ of losing?10:00- What to make of the team’s continued issues with penalties this season – are they signaling disfunction behind the scenes?15:15- Evaluating this year’s first-round QB class’s success after sub-par results the last few seasons20:50- Comparing Drake Maye’s level of resiliency to Mac Jones’ in his time with the Patriots27:00- Total Insight: Tom and Meghan make their picks on some over/under bets for Sunday’s Patriots-Jaguars game 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 Drake Maye era has begun! What do people around the league think of the potential of Drake Maye? Tom Curran and Phil Perry discuss that and how the other holes on the Patriots’ roster will impact their future.1:30-What did Louis Riddick think of Drake Maye’s first start?7:00-Jerod Mayo on the state of the rebuild14:00-Should the Patriots buy at the trade deadline?22:30-How winnable is Sunday’s game for the Patriots?28:30-Robert Kraft explains why he fired Bill Belichick 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.

Drake Maye had an encouraging first start with the Patriots. Tom Curran and Phil Perry break down the rookie's impressive performance and discuss Alex Van Pelt's playcalling. Plus, hear from Boston College football head coach Bill O'Brien. 2:00 - Did the Patriots wait too long to start Drake Maye? 9:00 - How was Van Pelt's playcalling for Maye? 19:00 - What's going on with the defense? Why do penalties continue to be an issue? 33:00 - Bill O'Brien on Drake Maye, Jerod Mayo and BC football 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 Patriots offensive coordinator Alex Van Pelt’s press conference on Thursday morning, and more about the team’s decision to make the move to Drake Maye at quarterback. 1:05- Tom and Phil offer immediate reaction to Alex Van Pelt’s press conference and the decision to go to Drake Maye at QB3:05- Why the team feels confident about Maye’s chances of success against the Texans pass rush6:25- Is Alex Van Pelt going to be okay with Maye playing ‘off-script’ in this offense?7:35- How much of an issue is it that the news came out before Jerod Mayo was ready to share it?10:45- Is there any chance of an upset vs. the Texans? 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 Drake Maye era has begun. Tom Curran and Phil Perry provide instant reaction to news that the Patriots plan to start Drake Maye on Sunday vs. the Texans. Plus, Pro Football Talk's Mike Florio stops by to discuss the situation in New England, the Jets firing Robert Saleh and Bill Belichick's various media gigs. 1:00 - Tom and Phil react to news that Drake Maye will start vs. Texans 11:00 - Does the Patriots locker room believe Maye is ready? 25:30 - Mike Florio shares his thoughts on Maye decision, Robert Saleh firing 35:00 - What does the league think of Bill Belichick 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 react to another tough loss for the New England Patriots in Week 5 vs. the Miami Dolphins. 1:00- Tom breaks down why the refs made the correct call overturning Ja’Lynn Polk’s TD catch, and reacts to the team’s completely undisciplined play in the loss8:00- Phil shares what the energy in the locker room was like after the game – where is this team’s lack of discipline coming from?17:50- Are Jerod Mayo and Alex Van Pelt on the same page?28:40- Is it time for Drake Maye?34:35- Tom and Phil share their ‘Stock Watch’ picks for Week 5 – who’s up and who’s down? 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.

David Andrews will undergo surgery on his shoulder that could end his 2024 season. How will the Patriots fill the void? Will this impact when Drake Maye plays? Tom Curran and Phil Perry discuss that and much more!3:00-Is the Patriots' rebuild on track?7:00-How will the David Andrews injury impact the offensive line?12:00-Has the Patriots' plan for Drake Maye changed?23:30-Dolphins-Patriots 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 has given Phil Perry the day off so in his place Tom’s welcoming in a couple of stalwarts on the Patriots beat, Andrew Callahan and Evan Lazar to break down the macro and the micro of what to make of the Patriots’ struggles this season.1:00- Tom and Andrew Callahan rehash whether or not the Patriots made the wrong choice in drafting Drake Maye over maximizing the value of the pick?5:25- Did the Krafts make a mistake by only replacing Bill Belichick last offseason? Does Eliot Wolf deserve more time to build the team he envisions?11:10- Is the team beginning to teeter after struggling the last three weeks?20:55- Evan Lazar breaks down how the Patriots defense is getting so outflanked in recent weeks29:30- Is there any way the offense can have success without figuring out the deep passing game?35:25- Is it time for the Patriots to make the move to Drake Maye? 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 breaks down the Patriots’ loss to the 49ers. Would Drake Maye have had better success than Jacoby Brissett? Later, Phil Perry joins from San Francisco to discuss what’s next for the Patriots.1:30-Niners take advantage of Patriots’ offensive line6:30-Would going to Drake be a panic move?17:00-Phil Perry on what’s next for 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 talks with Matt Maiocco of NBC Sports Bay Area to get a 49ers perspective heading into Sunday’s game. What will be the challenges of adapting the “Shanahan offense” in New England? What will it take for the Patriots to pull off the upset? 1:00-Difficulties the Patriots will face adapting the "Shanahan offense” 10:00-How's Brock Purdy looked so far this season? 12:00-Are the 49ers ripe for an upset? 13:00-Can the Patriots protect Brissett? Watch on YT: https://youtu.be/Wx2wqDdvWwo 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.