Tom Curran’s Patriots Talk Podcast

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Oct 12, 2023 • 45min

Do the Patriots have enough to actually fix Mac Jones?

Phil Perry joins Tom Curran to look deeper into the root causes of Mac Jones’ struggles and if the Patriots even have the pieces in place to fix those issues. Then, Tom welcomes in Mike Florio to discuss the dysfunction in Foxboro and where things are headed for Bill Belichick and Robert Kraft.2:46 – Phil and Tom break down Mac’s issues and how solvable, if at all, they are this season15:05- How do the Pats slow down Maxx Crosby on Sunday?18:45- Are the Raiders issues on offense caused by the same thing impacting the Patriots – an outdated scheme?27:00- Mike Florio explains why he ranked the Patriots last in the NFL in this week’s power rankings and discusses the overall dysfunction in New England31:50- Is the writing on the wall for the end of the Belichick era in New England? How many teams would be interested in him if he became available?Watch the full episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/xeGYwKZEHHUPresented by FanDuel Sportsbook WATCH every episode of the Patriots Talk podcast on YouTubeFollow NBC Sports Boston:NBCSportsBoston.comX @NBCSpatriotsFacebookInstagramTikTok
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Oct 10, 2023 • 31min

Jakobi Meyers is symbolic of where Bill Belichick and the Patriots have gone wrong

Tom Curran explains why the decision to move on from Jakobi Meyers is symbolic of where Bill Belichick and the Patriots have gone wrong over the last few seasons. Then, Curran welcomes in Phil Perry to discuss where the team stands as they look to ‘start all over’ after their shutout loss against the Saints. 1:00- The decision to move on from Jakobi Meyers is symbolic of where the Patriots have gone wrong in recent seasons5:50- Tom and Phil break down why Belichick’s inability, or unwillingness, to be able to identify a good offensive player at this point in his career is the root cause of the team’s problems8:30- What does it actually mean to ‘start all over’ mid-way through the season?16:50- What changes can realistically be made to save this season?23:35- What should Robert Kraft do? How should the team handle the rest of the season and going forward beyond that?Watch the full episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/DDKDGDmv3h8Sponsored by FanDuel Sportsbook WATCH every episode of the Patriots Talk podcast on YouTubeFollow NBC Sports Boston:NBCSportsBoston.comX @NBCSpatriotsFacebookInstagramTikTok
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Oct 8, 2023 • 18min

Time to sit Mac Jones?

Tom Curran and Phil Perry debate what’s next for the Patriots after their 34-0 loss to the Saints. Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/wcC3-LW6Lb0 WATCH every episode of the Patriots Talk podcast on YouTubeFollow NBC Sports Boston:NBCSportsBoston.comX @NBCSpatriotsFacebookInstagramTikTok
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Oct 5, 2023 • 32min

How does Mac Jones turn the page and where are the Patriots two years from now?

Tom Curran welcomes in Andrew Callahan to dive deep into what went wrong for Mac Jones on Sunday vs. the Cowboys and if the problems we’ve seen over the past three seasons with him are fixable or not. Then, the two look into their crystal balls and discuss what has to happen for Mac, Bill Belichick or neither to be with the team in 2025. 3:10- Curran and Callahan discuss what is going on with Mac and if Sunday’s performance was an aberration6:15- How much of this is on the quarterback and how much is on how Belichick has built this offense the past three years?13:15- -Why those still suffering from ‘Zappe fever’ shouldn’t be looking at Sunday as an opportunity for a victory lap18:21- Is it still only a matter of time before Bill O’Brien and the offense figure things out, or is this a lost cause?23:23- Looking into the crystal ball: what has to happen over the next two years for Mac, Belichick, or neither to still be in New England in 2025?Watch the full episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/1xCIaG0xsHQPresented by FanDuel Sportsbook WATCH every episode of the Patriots Talk podcast on YouTubeFollow NBC Sports Boston:NBCSportsBoston.comX @NBCSpatriotsFacebookInstagramTikTok
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Oct 3, 2023 • 46min

For Mac Jones, the path back to Belichick's favor? First, do no harm

Where do the Patriots go from here? Tom Curran talks with Taylor Kyles of CLNS to break down what went wrong against the Cowboys. Later, Rich Eisen gives a national perspective of the blowout loss. 3:30-Breaking down what went wrong for Mac Jones against Dallas 9:30-What will it take for Mac to bounce back? 14:30-Bad loss or is this who the Patriots are? 35:00-Interview with Rich Eisen Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/LMknelEiPSwDownload the NEW NBC Sports Boston app: https://www.nbcsportsboston.com/news/the-new-nbc-sports-boston-mobile-app-is-here/534513/ WATCH every episode of the Patriots Talk podcast on YouTubeFollow NBC Sports Boston:NBCSportsBoston.comX @NBCSpatriotsFacebookInstagramTikTok
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Oct 2, 2023 • 27min

Patriots are at an organization-wide crossroads after loss to Cowboys

Tom Curran breaks down the Patriots’ loss to the Cowboys. Who is to blame for the lack of offense? How can Mac Jones bounce back from being benched? Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/PRhyCRMIXx0 WATCH every episode of the Patriots Talk podcast on YouTubeFollow NBC Sports Boston:NBCSportsBoston.comX @NBCSpatriotsFacebookInstagramTikTok
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Sep 28, 2023 • 45min

How the Patriots can flip the script vs. Cowboys, plus Keegan Bradley on Pats, Ryder Cup snub

Tom Curran and Phil Perry break down the Patriots’ upcoming matchup against the Cowboys. Can the Patriots adapt on offense to put up more points? Later, Tom talks with PGA professional Keegan Bradley about being a die-hard Patriots fan. 2:00-Can the Patriots’ offense adapt? 9:00-How the Patriots should use Zeke and Stevenson 15:30-How beatable are the Cowboys? 19:00-Interview with Keegan Bradley 24:00-Keegan urges fans to give Belichick a break! Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/CqTrB-psGoYDownload the NEW NBC Sports Boston app: https://www.nbcsportsboston.com/news/the-new-nbc-sports-boston-mobile-app-is-here/534513/ WATCH every episode of the Patriots Talk podcast on YouTubeFollow NBC Sports Boston:NBCSportsBoston.comX @NBCSpatriotsFacebookInstagramTikTok
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Sep 26, 2023 • 27min

Would the Patriots be scared of facing their own offense?

Tom Curran and Phil Perry debate how the Patriots’ defense would feel about facing their own offense. Later, Tom talks with Todd Archer of ESPN to get a Dallas perspective of the Cowboys’ start to their season. 7:30- Are the Patriots facing the same defenses? Two high-safeties? Or are teams just not scared? 11:00- How can the Patriots get faster on offense? 13:00-Would the Patriots be scared of facing their own offense? 17:00-Todd Archer on the Cowboys Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/Gxt9JAqjWuEDownload the NEW NBC Sports Boston app: https://www.nbcsportsboston.com/news/the-new-nbc-sports-boston-mobile-app-is-here/534513/ WATCH every episode of the Patriots Talk podcast on YouTubeFollow NBC Sports Boston:NBCSportsBoston.comX @NBCSpatriotsFacebookInstagramTikTok
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Sep 24, 2023 • 26min

Patriots escape NY with win they had to have

The Patriots held off the Jets to earn their first victory of the year. Tom Curran and Phil Perry break down the game and discuss how the Patriots can build off the win. 4:30-How relieved was the locker room after the win? 6:45-Was this game closer than necessary? 9:00-Dominant performance by the Patriots’ defense 17:00-Who should be the go-to guy on offense? Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/Pz9ZfYZLdeoDownload the NEW NBC Sports Boston app: https://www.nbcsportsboston.com/news/the-new-nbc-sports-boston-mobile-app-is-here/534513/ WATCH every episode of the Patriots Talk podcast on YouTubeFollow NBC Sports Boston:NBCSportsBoston.comX @NBCSpatriotsFacebookInstagramTikTok
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Sep 21, 2023 • 30min

Chris Long says elements are there for Patriots to get right in ‘23

Tom Curran talks with Chris Long about his impressions of the Patriots through their first two games. Should Patriots fans be more optimistic? What will it take to keep Bill off the hot seat? 1:30-Chris Long a big fan of Keion White 4:30-Has the offense improved since last season? 9:00-Should Bill Belichick be on the hot seat? 18:30-Mentality of a locker room after an 0-2 start Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/ikN2NiHH-0kDownload the NEW NBC Sports Boston app: https://www.nbcsportsboston.com/news/the-new-nbc-sports-boston-mobile-app-is-here/534513/ WATCH every episode of the Patriots Talk podcast on YouTubeFollow NBC Sports Boston:NBCSportsBoston.comX @NBCSpatriotsFacebookInstagramTikTok

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