

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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Jan 29, 2024 • 54min
Mac Jones’ QB coach explains what went wrong with Patriots
Tom Curran talks with QB coach Joe Dickinson, who has worked with Mac Jones for 14 years. How did a good player turn so bad? What’s the future for Mac? 6:00-What led to the decline in play from Mac? 14:30-What stood out on Mac’s interceptions last season? 25:30-How much did coaching contribute to his struggles? 28:30-Why didn’t it work better with Bill O’Brien? 36:00-Mac's relationship with Bill Belichick Watch on YT: https://youtu.be/tIw7v9QQ6Ns
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Jan 25, 2024 • 50min
Former NFL GM Mark Dominik weighs in on Patriots’ power structure, OC search
What are the next steps for the Patriots and how urgently do they need to act? Tom Curran talks with former Buccaneers GM Mark Dominik about the priorities for Jerod Mayo and the Patriots. 1:00-What the Patriots need to do to set Jerod Mayo up for success 22:30-Why does Atlanta have cold feet with Belichick? 26:30-Mark Dominik on the next steps for Mayo and the Patriots 39:30-How important is it for one person to have final say? Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/6NtU3M4H0yE
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Jan 23, 2024 • 46min
Josh Uche weighs in on Mayo hiring, future with Patriots
Tom Curran and Phil Perry react to Jerod Mayo saying the Patriots are ready to ‘burn some cash’ in free agency. Who can they target? Later, we go 1-on-1 with Josh Uche about his mindset about going into free agency, and why he wants to stay with the Patriots. 1:00-Jerod Mayo says Patriots are ready to spend! 8:00-What should the Patriots be looking for in their new OC? 16:00-If you could have any QB in the draft, who would it be and why? 33:30-Josh Uche 1-on-1 Watch on YT: https://youtu.be/iJja1tgnj94
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Jan 18, 2024 • 34min
Jerod Mayo intro goes heavy on culture, light on football
The Patriots officially have a new head coach in Jerod Mayo. Tom Curran and Phil Perry break down what we learned from the introductory press conference. Later, Phil Perry goes 1-on-1 with Jerod. 2:00-Jerod Mayo makes it clear he doesn’t want to be Bill Belichick 11:00-Who will have final say in Foxboro? 15:30-What role will Robyn Glaser have? 25:30-Jerod Mayo 1-on-1 Watch on YT: https://youtu.be/FDD-Atb4vqg
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Jan 16, 2024 • 25min
What’s Jerod Mayo’s to-do list 1-5?
What should Jerod Mayo’s biggest priority be? Tom Curran and Phil Perry discuss his to-do list and how quickly things need to happen. 1:00-What should be Jerod Mayo’s biggest priority? 8:00-Analyzing the second priority for Mayo 22:30-Likely landing spots for Bill Belichick Watch on YT: https://youtu.be/rFrO9n-0tQA
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Jan 12, 2024 • 37min
A surreal day for Patriots as Belichick era ends
The Bill Belichick era in New England is officially over. Tom Curran and Phil Perry discuss what they saw and heard from Robert Kraft and Belichick on Thursday. 2:30-Bill Belichick’s opening statement 17:45-Mac Jones WAS Bill Belichick’s pick after all? 22:30-Robert Kraft on why it was time to part ways Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/2RSpblZ8ANs
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Jan 10, 2024 • 21min
Will Mike Vrabel alter the Patriots succession plan for Belichick?
Does Mike Vrabel throw a wrench in the Jerod Mayo succession plan? How long until we find out Bill Belichick’s fate? Tom Curran and Phil Perry discuss that and much more! 1:00-Will the Patriots be interested in Mike Vrabel? 2:00-Why the Bill Belichick decision could be taking longer than expected 8:30-Belichick makes it clear he has a contract, and he’s not scared to use it! 18:00-Why the Falcons make the most sense for BelichickWatch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/_M7u9K66v_8
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Jan 8, 2024 • 30min
A long look at the end game for the Patriots
Tom Curran and Phil Perry debate what’s next for Bill Belichick and the Patriots. 1:00-Looking back at what went wrong for Bill Belichick and the Patriots 9:00-Phil Perry talks about the atmosphere at Gillette 12:00-Bill Belichick’s comments when asked about his future 17:30-Why was Mac Jones the third-string QB? Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/55oO2POnRCE
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Jan 4, 2024 • 46min
Devin McCourty goes deep on Patriots at crossroads
Tom Curran talks with Devin McCourty about the state of the Patriots as they head into the final game of the regular season. They discuss the possibility that Sunday is Bill Belichick’s last game as Patriots head coach, Jerod Mayo the leader, and why tanking in Week 18 is not an option for Belichick and his team. 1:30-Has Belichick shown enough to get another chance? 8:30-What we learned from the development of Mac Jones 22:00-Can Jerod Mayo fix the offense? 27:30-Why Mayo is ready to be a head coach in the NFL 42:00-Dev's take on tanking Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/UUSz1N0PM2A
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Jan 2, 2024 • 33min
Hot start to a wild week for the Patriots
Welcome to a weird week! Draft positioning. Mess of players who have contracts expiring. Direction of the franchise. And Bill Belichick’s future. Tom Curran and Phil Perry get you prepped for it all. 4:30-Can Bill talk Robert Kraft into giving him another shot? 15:30-Has this team indicated it’s on the cusp of being competent? 22:30-Jerod Mayo reacts to reports that he’s rubbed people the wrong way Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/RkO-AAyiKmo
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