Tom Curran’s Patriots Talk Podcast

Tom Curran and Phil Perry recap what we’ve learned about the Patriots in the first six games. Are the Patriots an average team playing well…or are they good? Also, we catch up with Deatrich Wise for some irrelevant questions.1:30-Are the Patriots an average team playing well…or are they good?9:00-How much credit does Belichick deserve for the last two wins?16:30-Should Patriots roll with Bailey Zappe if Mac Jones is cleared to play?23:00-Looking ahead to the Bears28:30-Irrelevant questions with Deatrich WiseWatch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/oRINnCmj-bE 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’ 38-15 win over the Cleveland Browns. Zappe fever strikes again! But is there really any debate who will start when Mac Jones returns?1:00-Everyone has Zappe fever, and he’s earned it4:00-Why there should be no competition when Mac returns10:00-Are we expecting Mac Jones to play against the Bears?Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/CZWBN0IN-m8 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 welcomes in Phil Perry and Matt Cassel to discuss all the latest with Mac Jones and Bailey Zappe. How quickly should the team look to get Mac back on the field, and is there any serious potential for a QB controversy in New England? Plus, the guys preview Sunday’s matchup with the Cleveland Browns.1:00- Curran explains why there should be no debate about who starts at QB once Mac Jones returns from injury5:30- How likely is it that Mac Jones plays this weekend? Cassel explains how the coaching and training staff will judge his progress this week15:30- Previewing Sunday’s matchup with the Browns, can the Patriots slow down this offense?20:10- Who replaces Damien Harris behind Rhamondre Stevenson on Sunday?24:05- The guys debate whether or not the Patriots *should* beat the Browns on Sunday Watch the full episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/wb66FdWtIao 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 take one last look at the Patriots’ win over the Lions to debate which signs of improvement from the team will have staying power going forward this season before taking a look ahead to this weekend’s matchup against the Cleveland Browns. Then, Tom catches up with Adrian Phillips for another round of ‘irrelevant questions’.1:00- Tom and Phil discuss how Bill Belichick talks to the media and what leads him to drop the ‘curmudgeon’ attitude on occasion and talk in-depth on a given topic7:50- Tom and Phil look at several key areas of success in Sunday’s win and debate how much we should view them as building blocks for the future20:22- Can Mac Jones really learn anything from how Bailey Zappe has handled the offense and offensive coaching staff?25:08- Looking ahead to the Cleveland Browns, should we expect a similar game plan as the one the Patriots used against the Lions?28:00- ‘Irrelevant Questions’ with Adrian PhillipsWatch the full episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/9WY8QqxYi3Q 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 and Phil Perry discuss the Patriots' 29-0 shutout of the Detroit Lions, who came into the game averaging 35 points per game. Tom and Phil discuss Bailey Zappe's impressive first NFL start, including the poise he's shown, and some strong praise from Bill Belichick. Is a quarterback controversy brewing? Tom and Phil discuss.And finally, we talk about the dominant performance of the defense, including stopping Detroit on all six 4th down conversions they attempted. 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 talk with Seth Walder about ESPN’s new receiver tracking metrics and what it tells us about the Patriots’ receiving corps. Later, Matt Cassel previews Lions-Patriots and why this game is important for the buy-in from Patriots’ players.3:00-Seth Walder explains ESPN’s new receiver tracking metrics and how the Patriots’ WRs rank12:00-Do the numbers show the Patriots should use Kendrick Bourne more?14:30-Will the Patriots implement more RPOs when Mac Jones returns?19:30-Why this game is important for buy-in from Patriots’ playersWatch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/g71L-9182os 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.

Four games down, at the quarter pole. Tom Curran and Phil Perry make their assessments about what we know about this Patriots team. Could Mac Jones’ injury be an ‘obstacle is the way’ situation that helps the Patriots rediscover their mystique? 7:00-At the quarter pole in the season, how do we feel about the offense?11:30-Assessing the development of Mac Jones14:30-Have the defensive changes worked?21:00-Can adversity help the Patriots rediscover their mystique?28:30-Irrevelant questions with Josh UcheWatch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/jejhxwfo0io 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 lose in OT to the Packers 27-24, but there are plenty of positives to take from the loss. Tom Curran, Phil Perry and Michael Holley break down their biggest takeaways from the game.1:30-Reflecting on the moral victories that helped build the Patriots franchise4:00-Reasons to be optimistic after the loss6:00-If Mac Jones can’t play, do you want Hoyer or Zappe?8:30- Moral victory? You betcha!16:00-Could Mac play against the Lions?Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/8UhDKIQ0gv8 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 is joined by Phil Perry and Matt Cassel to react to the way the Patriots have handled Mac Jones’ injury this week and what impact it will have on his development in Year 2. Then, the guys react to former Patriots executive Michael Lombardi’s comments criticizing Mac Jones – is there an ulterior motive behind the comments?4:10- How significantly has Mac Jones’ ankle injury and overall start to the season hurt his development?7:50- How much does the lack of transparency around Mac’s injury negatively impact his ability to do what’s best for his health and long-term career aspirations?12:11- How much has the offensive coaching situation factored into Mac’s decision-making on how quickly he wants to get back on the field?14:10- Cassel breaks down what it’s like as the veteran backup when the starting QB goes down with an injury18:40- The guys react to former Patriots executive Michael Lombardi’s comments criticizing Mac Jones’ play this seasonWatch the full episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/FlgasJLiXH4 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 NFL lineman Pete Kendall about the impact of Mac Jones’ injury on the offense. Later, Phil Perry joins to debate whether we should be encouraged or discouraged by what we’ve seen from the Patriots offense through three weeks.2:00-Is Mac Jones getting the support he needs?9:00-How critical is this juncture of Mac’s career?11:00-Will there be pressure to bring back Mac too soon?17:30-How does the offense change with Brian Hoyer at QB?21:30-Is Phil Perry encouraged or discouraged by the offensive progress?Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/ZuOf6-eKqio 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.