Tom Curran’s Patriots Talk Podcast

Tom Curran and Phil Perry react to Tom Brady deciding to unretire and return to the Buccaneers next season. Does Brady deserve criticism for changing his mind? 1:00-Brady's return...we ALL knew it was coming!5:30-Is there a chance Brady plays somewhere other than Tampa?11:30-Was this Brady's plan all along?14:30-Are the Bucs a Super Bowl contender now that Brady is back?Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/9sSYz-E_7MY 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 Brian Schottenheimer about how the loss of Josh McDaniels might impact Mac Jones’ development in Year 2. They also discuss how Russel Wilson and Carson Wentz will fit in with their new teams. 2:00-How will Russel Wilson fit in with the Broncos?5:30-Is Carson Wentz salvageable in Washington?10:30-What’s stopping Jimmy Garoppolo from being a top 10 QB?16:30-What was the most impressive part of Mac’s rookie season?20:30-Don't underestimate OC importance for Mac Jones27:30-How important is it for there to be one voice calling the plays for Mac?Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/Z5nlvktT878 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 discuss how the release of Kyle Van Noy will impact the Patriots' defense next season. Which young players will step up and become leaders of this team? Also, would Robby Anderson be a good fit or should they target a WR in the draft?3:00-The impact of losing Kyle Van Noy6:00-Which young players will step up and be leaders on this team?14:30-Making the case to bring back James White17:30-Could Bill Belichick call the offensive plays?24:00-Can Patriots transition from a man defense to zone?30:00-What to make of the Patriots interest in Robby Anderson35:00-Would Arkansas WR Treylon Burks be a good pick at 21? 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 is joined by two of the up-and-coming reporters on the Patriots beat, Henry McKenna of USA Today and Boston.com’s Khari Thompson, to discuss all the latest on the Patriots offseason front, including how big a roll Bill Belichick will play in coaching the offense next season and the importance of the team re-signing Devin McCourty.1:00- Henry and Khari share how they got into the business and covering the Patriots6:10- How concerning is the Patriots’ offensive coaching situation and how big a role will Bill Belichick have in Mac Jones’ development next year?18:05- Breaking down the potential outcomes of the J.C. Jackson situation26:00- How important is it for the Patriots to bring back Devin McCourty in 2022?33:30- What is going on with the Patriots and the top wide receivers in this year’s draft? Are they planning to draft a big name for Mac?Watch the full episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/BwYcRds2b_8 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 discuss the future of J.C. Jackson with the Patriots, should the team place the franchise tag on the cornerback or can they afford to let him walk? Also, the two break down some of the potential wide receivers the Patriots may decide to draft this year, and what on earth is going on with the coaching staff. 1:00- Is J.C. Jackson a luxury item at $17M a year?8:20- How do they replace Jackson if he leaves?14:30- How good is this year’s wide receiver draft class?19:05- Breaking down the Patriots’ limited contingent at the NFL Combine, and is this really their final coaching staff for next season?Watch the full episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/lLmoqXpKgus 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 about the state of the Patriots’ offensive line. The Athletic’s Bob Sturm breaks down his “2022 NFL Super Bowl era franchise rankings.” Lastly, JT The Brick discusses Raider Nation’s reaction to Josh McDaniels. 1:00-Assessing the state of the Patriots’ offensive line12:30-Enough with the “Patriots need a new QB” talk!16:00-Bob Sturm’s 2022 NFL Super Bowl era franchise rankings25:00-Where does Tom Brady rank as his own franchise?42:00-JT the Brick on Raiders reaction to Josh McDanielsWatch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/VKapmcfHrg4 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 debate what's next for the Patriots coaching staff. If Bill O'Brien is not the next offensive coordinator, who will it be? Also, did the Super Bowl teach us that Mac Jones needs a new weapon?2:00-What did Patriots fans learn from the Super Bowl?6:30-What's Belichick's plan as the Patriots' coaching staff attrition continues?12:30-If the Patriots don’t get Bill O’Brien, what’s the plan?15:00-Should we be worried about Belichick's lack of a clear plan?19:30-Super Bowl taught us that Mac needs a new weaponWatch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/AauxCPDAHyQ 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 sits down with former Patriots wide receiver Julian Edelman in Beverly Hills while out at the Super Bowl in Los Angeles. Edelman talks about life after football, Tom Brady's recent retirement, and the current state of the Patriots.:45 Edelman talks about how tough it is to repeat, and whether he fully appreciated all of the special moments4:00 What life after football has been like, and his transition to television on "Inside the NFL", plus how much does he miss playing?8:10 Was Edelman surprised by Tom Brady's retirement?10:30 Was there a consideration to play in Tampa Bay with Brady & Gronk?12:00 Julian speculates on whether he feels Brady is truly retired, or may we see a comeback13:30 His view of the Patriots, Jakobi Meyers, and Mac Jones leading the next generationWATCH on YOUTUBE 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 is joined by Patriots linebackers coach Jerod Mayo to discuss his experience interviewing for head coaching openings and what the team’s defense needs to do to stop the league’s elite quarterbacks. Mayo also responds to, and pushes back on Rodney Harrison’s comments that the Patriots defense wasn’t toughen enough last season. 2:15- Mayo responds to Rodney Harrison’s comments about the Patriots defense 7:25- What role do coaches play in making sure a player is ‘ready’ for a game?9:50- Mayo shares his experience interviewing for head coaching positions and his thoughts on the frustrations of Black coaches12:15- Who is actually in charge of the Patriots defense?13:15- What do the Patriots need to do defensively to stack up against the NFL’s elite QBs and offenses? Watch the full episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/TLzaZk-aigI 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 is joined by Mike Florio of Pro Football Talk and NBC Sports to discuss his new book, “Playmakers: How the NFL Really Works (and Doesn’t)”. Florio shares some previously unknown information about the league’s ‘Deflategate’ investigation as well as offering his thoughts on Brian Flores’ lawsuit against the NFL. 3:10- Florio shares new details on the origins of ‘Deflategate’, including the source of the infamous “11 of 12 footballs…” report9:20- What ever happened to the data the NFL collected on football PSI levels during the 2015 season?15:25- Grading Roger Goodell’s tenure as NFL commissioner19:50- Florio shares his thoughts on the Brian Flores’ lawsuit and how he’d solve the issues with NFL ownership and governorship Watch the full episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/ujIwEPRMm6s 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.