Tom Curran’s Patriots Talk Podcast

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May 17, 2022 • 22min

Patriots coaching plan of attack should be a concern for Mac Jones

Tom Curran and Phil Perry try to make sense of the Patriots' unclear coaching staff situation. What roles will Joe Judge and Matt Patricia have? Are the Patriots putting Mac Jones in a position to succeed?1:00-Reaction to Patriots' unclear coaching staff situation4:30-Are the Patriots putting Mac Jones in a position to succeed?9:30-Predicting who will call the plays on offense14:00-Will Belichick regret not giving out titles?Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/F43uQdFeygo 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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May 13, 2022 • 32min

Fred Gaudelli weighs in on Tom Brady's booth potential, plus reacting to the Patriots 2022 schedule

Tom Curran is joined by Thursday Night Football executive producer Fred Gaudelli to discuss the recent announcement that Tom Brady will join FOX Sports after he retires, the impact of the ongoing announcer frenzy on viewership and what new innovations Fred thinks are on the horizon to enhance the fan viewing experience. Then, Tom and Phil Perry break down the just released Patriots 2022 schedule. 1:00- Fred shares his reaction to the Tom Brady-FOX Sports news and explains why he’d be “very surprised” if Brady isn’t good as a commentator eventually6:35- Will these huge announcer/ commentator deals move the needle on viewership at all?8:25- What new innovations are on the horizon to make the viewing experience better?11:40- Is the 2022 season, in terms of storylines, the best the league has had in decades?13:50- Tom and Phil break down the Patriots 2022 schedule and make their ‘way-too-early’ predictions for the team’s final recordWatch the full episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/zMuXCmHHv0I 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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May 10, 2022 • 43min

Ranking the best 2022 road trips for Patriots fans

Tom Curran and Phil Perry react to the news that Tom Brady will join Fox Sports as their lead analyst after his playing career is over before diving into Nelson Agholor’s comments on being more comfortable in the Patriots system in year 2 and ranking their top trip destinations for Patriots fans looking to see the team on the road in 2022. 1:00- Reacting to the Tom Brady-Fox Sports deal. What does it mean and will Brady be any good at it?14:30- Can Nelson Agholor really make a leap in the Patriots system in year 2?18:50- Do the Patriots have too many wide receivers? Who’s on the losing end of targets from Mac Jones next season?22:35- Tom and Phil rank their top trip destinations for Patriots fans based on the team’s 2022 road scheduleWatch the full episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/E6noqLnwqaA 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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May 5, 2022 • 31min

Who should the Patriots consider from the current crop of free agents?

Tom Curran and Phil Perry debate who the Patriots should consider adding in free agency. What would be the best route to clear cap space? Also, are we starting to feel better about the Tyquan Thornton pick?5:00-Ranking possible free agent fits at the Edge/DL position13:00-Do you have confidence in Cole Strange being a Week 1 starter?18:00-Should the Patriots be shopping for a linebacker?24:00-Best way to clear cap in one fell swoop would be trading Nelson Aghlolor28:30-Starting to feel better about the Tyquan Thornton pickFollow the podcast here: https://link.chtbl.com/I4lb7Oey 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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May 3, 2022 • 36min

Kay Adams: Leave Cole Strange alone!

Tom Curran and Phil Perry recap the Patriots' draft and break down the reasoning behind each pick. Later, Kay Adams explains why she is a HUGE fan of the Patriots drafting Cole Strange. 1:00-Phil Perry gives the WHY on each Patriots draft pick11:30-How many draft picks will make significant contributions in 2022?15:00-Projecting the Patriots' depth chart22:00-Kay Adams: Leave Cole Strange alone!Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/EBfaRnUlQ2M 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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Apr 30, 2022 • 22min

Patriots keep swinging on day 2 of the NFL Draft and may have hit a home run

Tom Curran and Phil Perry break down the Patriots second and third round selections in the NFL Draft. What can the Patriots expect from WR Tyquan Thornton and CB Marcus Jones? :30-Getting to know Tyquan Thornton 4:00-Could the Patriots have got Thornton on day 3?11:30-Why Marcus Jones is good Patriots fit17:00-What do we want to see the Patriots do on day 3?Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/amPuKI1ZwBs 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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Apr 29, 2022 • 29min

Trying to make sense of the Patriots STRANGE first round pick

Tom Curran and Phil Perry react to the Patriots selecting Cole Strange with the 29th overall pick in the 2022 NFL draft.:30-Did the Patriots reach for Cole Strange?2:30-Were the Patriots actually targeting a player that went from #21-28?6:00-What’s the ceiling for Strange?19:00-Grading the picks from the rest of the AFC21:00-What to expect from the Patriots in the second roundWatch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/XNbJyaxL4-E 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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Apr 26, 2022 • 35min

What the Patriots should do in a 'can't miss' draft

As the 2022 NFL Draft looms, Tom Curran and Phil Perry are breaking down what the Patriots should do in the first three rounds and discussing whether they'll try to trade up. Plus, Mike Florio of Pro Football Talk joins Tom to talk about his book, why he thinks the NFL Draft needs to change and how chaotic the first round could be this year.1:00 - Looking ahead to the NFL Draft, could the Patriots trade up?4:45 - What SHOULD the Patriots do in the first three rounds of the draft?20:30 - Mike Florio joins the podcast23:00 - Will there ever be a change in the way players are drafted to NFL teams?27:00 - How chaotic could the first round of the NFL Draft be this year? 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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Apr 19, 2022 • 16min

Chris Simms on Belichick's legacy and WRs for Patriots in the draft

Tom Curran talks with Chris Simms about how Bill Belichick's legacy will be impacted by his post-Brady career. They also discuss what WR weapons the Patriots could get in the draft to help maximize Mac Jones in Year 2.2:30-What impact will Belichick’s post-Brady career have on his legacy?6:30-Concerns for Mac Jones' development after Josh McDaniels departure9:00-Does Mac have enough weapons on offense? Who can they add in the draft?11:45-How does the future of Baker Mayfield and Jimmy G impact teams drafting a QB in the draft?Follow the podcast here: https://youtu.be/kkWuAJNBBtY 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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Apr 14, 2022 • 17min

Going deep on the Alabama products who could be Patriots

Tom Curran and Phil Perry talk with Mike Rodak from AL.com about which Alabama players in the draft would be good fits for the Patriots. Will the Patriots draft offense or defense with their first-round pick? 1:00-Put your money where your mouth is! Will Patriots draft offense or defense at 21?6:30-Mike Rodak breaks down how LB Christian Harris would fit into the Patriots' defense8:30-WR debate: John Metchie or Slade Bolden?11:00-What would the Patriots be getting in DB Jalyn Armour-Davis?13:00-Why didn't the Patriots go after Bill O'Brien for OC?Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/bcz6jKOSCkk 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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