Tom Curran’s Patriots Talk Podcast

Patriots coaches met with the media on Tuesday, Tom Curran and Phil Perry give their biggest takeaways from the day. :30-Bill O’Brien says it’s important to start this year with a clean slate 5:00-What would it take for Bailey Zappe to earn the job? 11:00-What will be the framework of the offense? 15:30-Matt Groh on using O’Brien as a resource for draft prep Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/A1XGyW2umHA WATCH every episode of the Patriots Talk podcast on YouTubeFollow NBC Sports Boston:NBCSportsBoston.comX @NBCSpatriotsFacebookInstagramTikTok

Tom E. Curran and Phil Perry had the opportunity to chat with Patriots linebacker Josh Uche in this week's episode of "Tom Curran's Patriots Talk Podcast".Here are the details of the conversation with Uche...(3:00) Changes to his diet that helped him stay healthy this year(3:45) Going into 2023 in the last year of his contract(6:00) What's the atmosphere around the team heading into offseason activities(8:00) How do you make sure the issues in 2022 don't carry over to this season?(9:00) On Mac Jones trade rumors; lingering issues(11:00) Who's responsible for keeping the Pats' locker room light?(11:40) How he sees himself as a potential part of the young core of leaders?(14:00) How do you replace Devin McCourty, and his impact on him off the field(15:00) Relationship with Bill Belichick(18:00) Favorite place to visit in New England(19:00) Working with Von Miller and other pass-rushers in the offseasonTom Curran's Patriots Talk Podcast is presented by FanDuel Sportsbook. Make Every Moment More. WATCH every episode of the Patriots Talk podcast on YouTubeFollow NBC Sports Boston:NBCSportsBoston.comX @NBCSpatriotsFacebookInstagramTikTok

What will the Patriots do with the 14th overall pick in the NFL Draft? Tom Curran and Phil Perry break down the options and try to make sense of which position the Patriots will target. 1:00-Will expiring contracts impact what the Patriots do at #14? 7:00-Making the case to keep Josh Uche 16:00-Is OT at #14 looking more unlikely? 20:00-Let's talk tight ends in the draft 30:00-Stop trying to debunk the Patriots shopping Mac Jones Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/kogvf0RCIDM WATCH every episode of the Patriots Talk podcast on YouTubeFollow NBC Sports Boston:NBCSportsBoston.comX @NBCSpatriotsFacebookInstagramTikTok

Tom Curran and Phil Perry discuss the latest on the Bill Belichick-Mac Jones drama. What will Mac’s demeanor be this season? Is there a chance for a happily ever after? 1:00-What will Mac Jones’ demeanor be in 2023? 8:30-Belichick has been in the same spot at Mac in his career 19:00-Reflecting on Belichick saying “blame me” if offense fails 21:30-Will Mac have to earn the starting job back? 25:00-Is there a chance for a happily ever after? Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/VpAcHvnLb5I WATCH every episode of the Patriots Talk podcast on YouTubeFollow NBC Sports Boston:NBCSportsBoston.comX @NBCSpatriotsFacebookInstagramTikTok

Tom Curran and Phil Perry talk with Mike Florio about his report that Bill Belichick has shopped Mac Jones this offseason. Does this mean the Mac Jones era in New England is over? 4:30-When did the rift between Mac Jones and Bill Belichick start? 6:30-Does Bill want it public that he’s shopping Mac? 9:30-Why the 49ers could be interested 12:00-Is the Mac Jones era over? 14:30-Is Lamar Jackson back in play? Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/ijCumhfq7uo WATCH every episode of the Patriots Talk podcast on YouTubeFollow NBC Sports Boston:NBCSportsBoston.comX @NBCSpatriotsFacebookInstagramTikTok

Former NFL QB Jim Miller explains why he thinks the Patriots could actually win the AFC East. Later, Tom Curran talks with beat writers from around the AFC East to get the latest on how the Patriots stack up with their competition. 2:00-Jim Miller explains why he thinks the Patriots can win the East 12:00-Is Belichick holding a grudge against Mac Jones? 22:00- Sal Capaccio discusses the state of the Buffalo Bills 30:00- Brian Costello discusses the latest with Aaron Rodgers and the Jets Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/LifJlWhc8Ac WATCH every episode of the Patriots Talk podcast on YouTubeFollow NBC Sports Boston:NBCSportsBoston.comX @NBCSpatriotsFacebookInstagramTikTok

Robert Kraft and Bill Belichick met with reporters on Monday at the NFL owners meetings. What did we learn? Tom Curran breaks it all down. 2:00-How much pressure is on Bill? 5:00-Does everyone believe in Mac Jones? 11:30-What's the plan for Jerod Mayo? 15:30-Kraft says spending ‘will never be the issue’ for Patriots 20:00-Is Lamar Jackson worth the dice roll? Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/sqQmtYt8rg0 WATCH every episode of the Patriots Talk podcast on YouTubeFollow NBC Sports Boston:NBCSportsBoston.comX @NBCSpatriotsFacebookInstagramTikTok

Tom Curran talks with Steve Palazzolo of Pro Football Focus about his most recent mock draft. How will the early run on QBs benefit the Patriots? Is the best way for the Patriots to improve their offense in the draft or in free agency? 2:00-How much will QBs going early in the draft benefit the Patriots? 4:30-PFF's recent mock draft pick for the Patriots 14:00-Making the case for the Patriots to draft a WR early 19:00-You can’t win in today’s NFL without an explosive offense! 23:30-Which free agent WR makes the most sense? Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/l_Soej-VbTk WATCH every episode of the Patriots Talk podcast on YouTubeFollow NBC Sports Boston:NBCSportsBoston.comX @NBCSpatriotsFacebookInstagramTikTok

Since the end of the season, have the Patriots’ additions and subtractions made them a better team? Tom Curran debates that question and gives his take on what moves need to be next. Devin McCourty talks about retirement and what he thinks about the potential of this year’s team. Lastly, Brent Harris of WBAL joins to discuss the Baltimore perspective on Lamar Jackson. 2:30-Are the Patriots better since the end of last season? 10:00-What's left to do for the Patriots? 12:30-Is Lamar Jackson a realistic option? 21:30-Devin McCourty 1-on-1 28:00-Brent Harris talks the latest with Lamar WATCH every episode of the Patriots Talk podcast on YouTubeFollow NBC Sports Boston:NBCSportsBoston.comX @NBCSpatriotsFacebookInstagramTikTok

Tom Curran and Phil Perry react to the Patriots signing JuJu Smith-Schuster, is he an upgrade over Jakobi Meyers? What is Bill Belichick’s philosophy as he tries to improve the offense?2:00-Why is JuJu Smith-Schuster a good signing?4:00-JuJu vs. Jakobi Meyers debate14:00-Trying to figure out Bill Belichick’s philosophy17:00-Is Tyquan Thornton going to be the field stretcher?29:00- Is Bill Belichick not spending because Robert Kraft doesn’t want him to? WATCH every episode of the Patriots Talk podcast on YouTubeFollow NBC Sports Boston:NBCSportsBoston.comX @NBCSpatriotsFacebookInstagramTikTok