Tom Curran’s Patriots Talk Podcast

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Oct 24, 2023 • 35min

How the Patriots can pull a Miami miracle vs. Dolphins

Bring on the Dolphins! Tom Curran talks with Omar Kelly to get a Miami perspective on Sunday’s matchup. Later, Phil Perry joins to discuss how the Patriots’ win over the Bills changes the season. 3:00-Omar Kelly on Dolphins’ mentality coming off a loss to the Eagles 4:30-How will Bill Belichick slow down Miami’s offense? 8:00-Can the Patriots offense get to 20 against Miami? 22:00-How can Mac Jones build off his last performance? Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/i4-hTa1OMDgDownload the 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 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Oct 22, 2023 • 19min

Six reasons the Patriots pulled an upset over the Bills

Tom Curran and Phil Perry react to the Patriots’ 29-25 win over the Buffalo Bills. What are the top reasons they won? How sustainable is this performance? Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/SW1HvWhzq8c 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.
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Oct 19, 2023 • 31min

A GM’s perspective on the thorny questions facing the Patriots

The NFL trade deadline is approaching, and the Patriots are looking at a possible 1-7. What should the Patriots do at the trade deadline? Tom Curran and Phil Perry talk with former NFL GM Rick Spielman to discuss what’s next for the Patriots. 1:00-Rick Spielman on how a GM decides what to do at the trade deadline 9:00-How the Patriots should move forward with Mac Jones 16:00-Could the Patriots target a QB in the draft? 22:00-Should Malik Cunningham get playing time? Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/r4HO2gSxNVk 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.
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Oct 17, 2023 • 25min

Do the Patriots have a core they can count on for the future?

After three straight losses, Tom Curran and Phil Perry debate what’s next for the Patriots. What’s the future for Mac Jones? Is there a core the Patriots can build off in 2024? 2:00-Did the Patriots do all they could to maximize Mac Jones? 9:30-What's the QB plan going forward? 15:00-How much blame does Bill Belichick put on himself? 18:30-Do the Patriots have a core they can count on for the future? Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/Tzr0KXrx8E4Download 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 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Oct 16, 2023 • 33min

After the Patriots loss to Raiders, is the reality of a lost season sinking in?

Tom Curran and Phil Perry break down the Patriots loss to the Raiders. What’s next for the Patriots after losing three straight games? Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/F4d4wpvvjVEDownload 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 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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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 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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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 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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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 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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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 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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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 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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