Tom Curran’s Patriots Talk Podcast

Tom Curran is joined by Rodney Harrison to discuss Mac Jones’ rookie season, what the Patriots need to do to improve on defense and Tom Brady’s ‘snub’ of the Patriots in his retirement announcement. Rodney also shares his thoughts on Brian Flores’ decision to sue the NFL and how the league needs to address the issue.1:00- Rodney shares his thoughts on Mac Jones and what he needs to do to improve entering year two2:55- What do the Patriots need to do to toughen up on defense?6:25- Rodney shares his thoughts on the Brian Flores situation and how the league needs to address it directly, starting at the ownership level12:35- Rodney pushes back on Patriots fans who feel slighted by Tom Brady not mentioning them or the Patriots in his retirement announcement15:35- Rodney explains why the lack of Black head coaches and executives in the NFL is so hurtful and upsettingWatch the full episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/m8opk1GQMHQ 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 pod by the pool down in L.A. They talk the latest about the Patriots OC search, and preview what’s to come from a busy week down at the Super Bowl.1:00-Tom’s favorite stories from the trip to L.A.4:30-Reaction to Mac Jones Pro Bowl performance6:30-Is there a dark horse candidate for the OC position?16:00-Tom Brady…the owner?! 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 Bill Belichick’s statement on Brady, and Brady’s newest video tribute to his teammates. Will Patriots fans ever forgive Brady for not mentioning him sooner? Also, how Brian Flores' lawsuit will impact the future of the NFL.:30-Snubgate Day 3: What to make of the most recent statements from Brady and Belichick2:30-Does Tom Brady hold a grudge for the Patriots not letting him retire here?7:00-Was Brady pressured to release a video recognizing the Patriots?13:00-Latest on Brian Flores' lawsuit against the NFL 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 react to Tom Brady's official retirement announcement Should Patriots fans be upset there was no mention of New England in the statement? Also, how will the departure of Josh McDaniels impact the development of Mac Jones?1:00-Reaction to Tom Brady’s retirement5:45-What should we make of Brady not mentioning the Patriots in his statement?7:45-Is there a chance Brady signs a one-day contract to retire a Patriot?10:00-How departure of Josh McDaniels will impact Mac JonesWatch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/Wv50uV6JHQ8 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 news of Tom Brady retiring….or not retiring? BE THAT AS IT MAY, we break down the news…what it means…and pay our respects to the GOAT.:30-Reacting to the chaos around the news of Tom Brady retiring3:30-What to make of Don Yee’s statement7:00-Is Brady the only athlete to actually beat Father Time?9:00-Did the Buccaneers fading impact Brady’s decision?11:00-Reflecting back on the Patriots moving on from Brady Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/1zwCcr1J9hs 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 landscape of the Patriots' WRs. How much do the Patriots need to upgrade at the WR position? Also, Bill Belichick has been the Patriots' head coach for 22 years; how long will he continue?1:30-How much do the Patriots need to upgrade at WR position?3:00-Should the Patriots cut ties with Nelson Agholor?9:30-What should the Patriots do with Jakobi Meyers?12:30-Do the Patriots need to target another slot WR?19:30 - Was 2021 Belichick's worst coaching season with the Patriots?23:00 - Tom shares his theory on how long Belichick will continue to coach this teamWatch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/4ZPxRYggOjM 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 whether they believe Tom Brady will retire. What do the Patriots need to do to catch up to the other offenses in the AFC? Lastly, throwing coach Tom House breaks down how Mac Jones can improve his arm strength in the offseason.1:00-Tom Brady retirement talk, are we buying that he might be done?15:00-Where does the Chiefs-Bills game rank among all-time best games?20:00-How far away are the Patriots from the offensive talent of the Chiefs and Bills?25:00-Throwing coach Tom House breaks down how Mac Jones can improve his arm strengthWatch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/orNeufjTcfcCheck out Tom House's website here: https://teammstrd.com/ 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 Kevin Clark of The Ringer about the national perspective of the Patriots after their blowout loss to the Bills. They also discuss Clark's article on how "The NFL keeps failing at hiring 101"2:00-What's the national perspective of the Patriots after their blowout loss to the Bills?6:00-What's the bigger problem, the coaches or the players?9:00-What changes does Bill Belichick need to make to his coaching staff?14:00-Clark on his article "The NFL keeps failing hiring 101"20:30-Divisional round playoff picksWatch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/6tx3xWbSqmU 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 breaks down his 3-point action plan for the New England Patriots in the offseason. Phil Perry gives his thoughts on the plans and explains what moves he would like to see.1:00-Why the Patriots should keep tweaking the staff8:30-Go get the go-to player, is it a slot WR or WR1?13:00-Make the hard decisions; you may have to get dumber on defense 21:00-Can Mac Jones make the same leap as Joe Burrow in year 2?27:00-Is franchising J.C. Jackson the right move?Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/E-ycwBdYFxU 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 47-17 loss to the Buffalo Bills. How concerning was the Patriots' defensive performance? How can the Patriots upgrade the talent around Mac?2:30-Is the Patriots’ defense this bad, or is Josh Allen this good?6:00-Big picture: how concerning is the Patriots’ defense?10:00-What’s the best way for the Patriots to keep up with the rest of the AFC?13:00-How can the Patriots upgrade the talent around Mac?19:00-Do the Patriots need to re-think their philosophy?Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/3uFFUI4XrV4 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.