Tom Curran’s Patriots Talk Podcast

NBC Sports Boston
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Sep 26, 2022 • 30min

AFTERMATH: Mac Jones adds injury to insult as Patriots lose sloppy to Ravens

Tom Curran and Phil Perry break down the Patriots’ 37-26 loss to the Baltimore Ravens. What’s the latest on Mac Jones injured ankle? 1:00-Latest on Mac Jones injury, how bad is it?6:30-Can the offensive line continue to protect Mac?8:00-Grading Mac’s performance against the Ravens13:30-How much has the “Patriot” way of football changed?27:00-Takeaways from the Patriots defensive performance Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/UDM0vjbSfkA 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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Sep 22, 2022 • 29min

Did the Patriots blow it when passing on Lamar Jackson?

Tom Curran, Phil Perry and Matt Cassel debate whether the concern over Mac Jones’ start is warranted. Also, they debate what would have been if the Patriots drafted Lamar Jackson instead of Sony Michel in 2018.1:00-Is concern over Mac Jones’ start warranted?3:00-Will Mac be better at the end of 2022 than he was in 2021? 8:30-How much confidence does Mac have in the plays that are being called?18:00-Did the Patriots blow it when passing on Lamar Jackson? 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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Sep 20, 2022 • 26min

Patriots grades and a Tampa Tom Brady wellness check

Tom Curran talks with Phil Perry, who hands out grades for the Patriots from their win over the Steelers. Brent Harris of WBAL joins to talk what went wrong for the Ravens against the Dolphins, and how they will respond. Lastly, we do a Tom Brady wellness check with Rick Stroud.1:00-Phil Perry hands out his grades for the Patriots’ performance against the Steelers10:00-Will the Patriots be throwing it deep more?13:00-Brent Harris on what went wrong for Ravens against the Dolphins, and how will they respond?17:00-Tampa Tom wellness check with Rick StroudWatch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/KxJYVXxvt9M 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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Sep 18, 2022 • 14min

The Aftermath: Patriots, Patricia get some vindication in Pittsburgh

Tom Curran and Phil Perry break down the Patriots’ 17-14 win over the Pittsburgh Steelers. What can the team build off of from this win? :30-Patriots show some promise with wide-zone runs against Steelers2:00-What can the Patriots offense build off of from this win?5:30-Giving credit to the Patriots defense 9:00-Are we surprised with who is getting the targets on offense? 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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Sep 15, 2022 • 22min

A five-point plan to fix the Patriots’ offense

Tom Curran, Phil Perry and Matt Cassel break down their five-point plan for fixing the Patriots offense. What changes can be made to give the Patriots a better chance of beating the Steelers on Sunday?1:00-Matt Patricia explains the in-game communication between coaches and Mac Jones3:30-Former Patriots executive Mike Lombardi on the challenges Belichick is facing6:00-Five-point plan to fix the Patriots’ offense 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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Sep 13, 2022 • 33min

Heat is turning up on the Patriots’ offense already

Tom Curran talks with former NFL lineman Pete Kendall about what he saw go wrong for the Patriots in their season opener against the Dolphins. Are the problems on the offensive line fixable? Later, Mark Kaboly of The Athletic previews the Patriots-Steelers matchup. 1:30-Dan Orlovsky rips Patriots for being unprepared against the Dolphins3:00-Pete Kendall breaks down the protection issues that plagued the Patriots against the Dolphins16:30-Will there be pressure to play Kendrick Bourne more against the Steelers?25:30-Mark Kaboly on Steelers being 1-0, cautious optimism from the fan base30:00-Can Brian Flores exploit the Patriots’ offense?Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/bOgKcravOT4 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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Sep 11, 2022 • 24min

The Aftermath: Patriots, Mac Jones get banged up in Miami

Tom Curran and Phil Perry break down the Patriots’ 20-7 loss to the Miami Dolphins. How bad is Mac Jones’ back injury? Who is to blame for the struggles on offense? 1:30-Latest on Mac Jones back injury5:30-Offense looks good early, what went wrong?11:30-Who is to blame for the mistakes?15:00-Reasons for Belichick’s optimism following the loss17:30-What’s the deal with Kendrick Bourne?Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/PWYzVEyTJjc 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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Sep 8, 2022 • 19min

Will blitz-happy Dolphins get to Mac Jones in Miami?

Football is back! Tom Curran is joined by Matt Cassel and Phil Perry to preview the Patriots’ season-opener against the Dolphins and to discuss just how important Mac Jones is to the team’s success this year.1:00- Cassel breaks down the process that goes into preparing for the season opener5:30- How concerned should we be about the offense’s ability to adjust entering Week 1?7:35- How vital is Mac’s buy-in going to be for this team’s success this year?11:45- “Storm the Cassel” Q&A for Matt Cassel, including his most memorable opener, what Belichick is like headed into Week 1, and more! Watch the full episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/NZZS_V5YUMs 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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Sep 6, 2022 • 26min

NFL ironman Pete Kendall wonders if the Patriots are playing possum

Tom Curran and Phil Perry talk with former NFL guard, Pete Kendall, about what he has seen from the Patriots this preseason. Have the Patriots been playing possum? How hard will it be for Matt Patricia to be play-caller and OL coach?1:00-Pete Kendall breaks down the play that flummoxed him this preseason5:30-Are the Patriots playing possum by not audibling out of bad plays?8:30- How hard will it be for Matt Patricia to be OC/play-caller and OL coach?14:00-Is there too much on the plate of Cole Strange?21:30-Biggest concerns for Mac Jones heading into the regular seasonWatch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/08BqKOP0pmA 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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Sep 1, 2022 • 41min

Season preview: just how much patience is necessary in ‘22

Tom E. Curran and Phil Perry are giving a full season preview ahead of Week 1. They discuss Bill Belichick's 'patience' strategy, causes for optimism and Mac Jones' positive outlook on the season. Plus, The Athletic's Tim Graham joins to talk all things Buffalo Bills1:00 - Belichick preaching patience… is everyone buying in? 8:00 - What will the season look like if patience pays off?12:00 - Causes for optimism and reasons for cynicism 21:00 - Is Mac Jones genuinely optimistic about this Patriots team?28:00 Tim on the Buffalo Bills and their history with the Patriots 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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