Tom Curran’s Patriots Talk Podcast

Tom Curran and Phil Perry break down the tough schedule the Patriots face coming off the bye week. Will the Patriots be able to keep their playoff spot? How much different could the offense look?1:00-Has this been a ‘good year’ in Robert Kraft’s eyes?10:00-Can the Patriots keep their playoff spot with the tough schedule ahead?18:00- Will we see more RPO coming out of the bye week?22:00-Is Belichick’s job safe if the Patriots miss the playoffs?27:00-Why has the Jonnu Smith experiment failed?Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/zPnp8XI03Qo 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.

Tom E. Curran welcomes in Phil Perry and Matt Cassel to discuss the offense’s issues with tipping off defenses to their play-calls, is it possible for the team to turn things around during the BYE week? Then, the guys hand out their BYE-week awards and superlatives following the first nine games of the year.1:00- Cassel explains whether or not it’s common for defensive players to be able to pick up on what play the offense is calling before the snap and if the Patriots’ simplified offense this season is at all to blame6:40- What do we make of Dante Scarnecchia calling the team’s offensive running plays “very simple”? How much of the issues with the offense go back to the o-line and how much is on the play-calling?15:50- How drastic can the changes made during the BYE week really be ahead of the second half of the season?20:55- Curran, Phil and Cassel hand out their BYE-week awards, including offensive and defensive MVPs, most pleasant surprise, biggest disappointment, and best and worst offensive play through nine games33:29- The guys make their second-half prediction: will the Patriots make the playoffs?Watch the full episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/tYVzgJml6U8 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.

As the Patriots head into their bye week, Tom Curran and Phil Perry break down what we know about the Patriots through the first nine games. Will the Patriots be able to fix their offensive issues after the bye week? 1:00-Has Belichick been getting a pass on being criticized?16:30-Why the offense may not be fixable in 202222:00-NMF! It’s not Mac’s fault!31:00-How can the Patriots improve the offensive line in-season?Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/Ls7UaZ-ePSQ 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.

Tom Curran and Phil Perry break down the Patriots’ 26-3 win over the Indianapolis Colts. What can the Patriots work heading into the bye week to make their offense more explosive?2:30-Offensive line continues to be a problem…is there a fix?9:30-What's holding Mac Jones back from having success in the red zone?17:30-What’s up with Jake Bailey?!25:30-Assessing the play of the Patriots’ defenseWatch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/U60iB4uUpdY 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.

Tom Curran talks with former Patriot Chris Long about his time in New England. They also discuss his foundation and the projects being done by the Waterboys. Lastly, we fire off some irrelevant questions! 1:30-Chris Long reflects on his time with the Patriots6:00-How the Chris helps raise money for the Waterboys mission20:00-How Chris almost joined the Falcons instead of the Patriots23:30-Debunking the rumor that playing in New England isn’t fun24:30-Irrelevant questionsWatch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/Farri1c3Pcs 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.

Tom Curran and Phil Perry react to the Patriots making no moves at the trade deadline. They also discuss what Joe Judge’s recent comments say about the relationship between the Patriots and Mac Jones.1:00-Patriots make no moves at the trade deadline…was that the right move?5:00-Joe Judge praises Mac Jones for decision-making11:00-Is the “rocky” part of the Patriots-Mac relationship over?19:00-Early Colts-Patriots previewWatch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/EwQ9s4TnUds 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.

The Patriots improved to 4-4 on the season with a 22-17 win over the Jets. Tom Curran and Phil Perry break down what we learned from the win. 1:00-What did we learn from the win?4:30-Is the Mac Jones vs Bailey Zappe debate over?8:30-Breaking down Mac’s performance14:00-What's the Patriots’ identity?Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/vf2K6SnghC4 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.

Tom Curran, Phil Perry and Matt Cassel debate how crucial this week is for Mac Jones. What can Mac do to reestablish himself as the leader of this team? Also, we preview the Patriots upcoming matchup against the Jets. 1:00- Is Mac Jones entering a make-or-break stretch with the Patriots?3:30-What can Mac do to reestablish himself as the leader?12:30-Can a pocket passer win in today’s NFL?21:30-Patriots-Jets preview Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/QkyOU0L1Dmw 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.

Tom Curran and Phil Perry break down the Patriots’ 33-14 loss to the Chicago Bears. They also debate why Bill Belichick chose to play both quarterbacks and how that will be handled going forward. 2:00-Analyzing Belichick’s decision to play two QBs3:30-Do all signs point to Belichick not believing in Mac Jones?8:00-Why let Mac play in the first place?16:00-Assessing Mac Jones’ regression20:30-Why is the offense run differently under Bailey Zappe?Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/OLNfpxXdr6E 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.

Tom Curran, Phil Perry and Matt Cassel discuss the debate around the NFL on whether the Patriots should roll with Bailey Zappe or Mac Jones. They also break down the Patriots-Bears matchup and debate if there is any reason to fear Chicago.1:00-Bailey Zappe or Mac Jones? People around the NFL disagree!6:30-Will Mac be on a shorter leash if he’s named the starter?10:00-Cassel on what it’s like to be in a QB competition with a teammate14:00-Bears-Patriots previewWatch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/weuHXbQDzF0 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.