

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 1, 2024 • 16min
Too many ‘ifs and buts’ as Patriots busted by Bills
Turnovers prove costly as Patriots suffer their 12th loss of the season. Tom Curran and Phil Perry give their observations from the loss to Buffalo. Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/nV2kKpRsO4E
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Dec 28, 2023 • 31min
A deep dive on Bill Belichick’s case to remain with the Patriots
If Bill Belichick wants to stay with the Patriots, what can he do to make the Kraft’s change their minds? Tom Curran and Phil Perry do a deep dive into all the options. 1:00-Bill Belichick’s case to remain with the Patriots 5:30-How important is it for Belichick to show humility? 10:30- How much can Bill blame Mac Jones for the offensive struggles? 14:30-Will Belichick appeal to the sentiment of Robert Kraft? Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/25exRtCW3ecThis episode is presented by https://www.fanduel.com/
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Dec 26, 2023 • 35min
Resilient Bailey Zappe is making his case for... something
Just how good can Bailey Zappe be after improving to 4-2 as a starter? Tom Curran and Phil Perry break down the Patriots’ win over Denver and what’s next for the team. 1:00-Bailey Zappe is making his case for... something 9:00-How did Zappe’s performance stack up with performances of last two years? 16:30-If you draft a QB, do you want Zappe as the mentor? 24:00-What does it mean that Kraft hasn’t met with Belichick yet? Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/MnjvM90BuukThis episode is presented by https://www.fanduel.com/
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Dec 21, 2023 • 48min
Who are the 20 best Patriots on the current roster?
Tom Curran and Phil Perry do a deep dive on the Patriots roster. Which players do we want back next season? Later, Chris Berman joins to talk about how jarring the Patriots’ struggles have been under Bill Belichick this season. 1:00-Who are the 20 best Patriots on the current roster? 24:00-Patriots-Broncos preview 30:30-Interview with Chris Berman This episode is presented by https://www.fanduel.com/
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Dec 19, 2023 • 34min
Have injuries been the driving cause behind the Patriots' plummet?
Tom Curran and Phil Perry discuss the arguments Bill Belichick could make to explain the team’s struggles this season to Robert Kraft and then debate whether ownership is headed towards a ‘worst case scenario’ with how it handles moving on from Belichick. 1:00- Is Bill setting up injury issues this season as the reason behind the team’s struggles on the field?6:40- Does Belichick deserve credit for player development this year? Can you really say the team is moving in the right direction?10:45- Is Bill Belichick still the best coach in the league? Is strategy and game-planning enough?21:10- Are the Patriots headed towards the worst case scenario with how they move on from their head coach?Watch the full episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/zE7u_MCojKo
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Dec 18, 2023 • 28min
Same old, same old for Patriots in loss to Chiefs
Tom Curran and Phil Perry break down the Patriots’ 27-17 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs. Has Bailey shown enough to be the backup next year? 1:00-Takeaways from the loss 8:00-The case for Bailey Zappe to be backup next season 23:00-Did this game change the future of Bill Belichick? Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/Z0O2RLhR3HgThis episode is presented by https://www.fanduel.com/
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Dec 14, 2023 • 38min
Is the decision to move on from Bill Belichick next season final?
Is it set in stone that Bill Belichick will not be back next season? Is Jerod Mayo the heir apparent? Tom Curran and Phil Perry debate whether winning would change Robert Kraft’s decision. 1:30-Is moving on from Bill Belichick a final decision? What if they keep winning? 9:30-The case for Jerod Mayo to be the heir apparent 24:30-Is Malik Cunningham’s departure indicative of Bill Belichick’s future? 33:30-Chiefs-Patriots preview Watch on YT: https://youtu.be/vH_uU5T-kS8This episode is presented by https://www.fanduel.com/
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Dec 12, 2023 • 47min
Julian Edelman on Mac Jones, Bill Belichick and what’s next for the Patriots
Tom Curran and Phil Perry debate whether Bill Belichick’s “old school” coaching style works with today’s players. Later, we catch up with Julian Edelman to get his thoughts on the current state of the Patriots. 1:30-The Patriots have a top 3 pick. How important to the franchise should the care and feeding of the new QB be? 9:00-Does the “old school” coaching style work with today’s players? 28:30-Julian Edelman interview Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/nvzU2RYibMo
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Dec 8, 2023 • 33min
Patriots win, Zappe shines; does this change any trajectories?
The Patriots defeated the Steelers 21-18 on “Thursday Night Football”, but what does it all mean?! Tom Curran and Phil Perry break down the win and how it impacts the future of the team. :30-The Patriots get the win, but what does it all mean?! 1:30-How does this win change the Bill Belichick conversation? 4:30-Grading Bailey Zappe’s performance 8:00-Why wait to make the switch from Mac to Zappe? 28:00-What do you expect out of the final four games? Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/LPBdOVlFZTM
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Dec 5, 2023 • 32min
Patriots have holes everywhere, not just quarterback
Is there any chance Bill Belichick will be fired mid-season? How in the world can the Patriots’ offense be fixed by next season? Tom Curran and Phil Perry discuss that and much more. 1:30-Pros and cons of firing Bill Belichick mid-season 7:30-Ranking the most chaotic offensive positions 16:30-Should Mac Jones be the backup next season? 21:30-What's the safest position to draft in the top 10? Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/n2DVW3w2mE8
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