

Tom Curran’s Patriots Talk Podcast
NBC Sports Boston
NBC Sports Boston Insiders Tom E. Curran and Phil Perry talk about the New England Patriots and the NFL. New episodes drop after each game and every Tuesday and Thursday.
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Jan 13, 2022 • 24min
Can Mac Jones flip his late-season script? Don't bet on it
Tom Curran, Phil Perry and Matt Cassel break down Mac Jones' recent struggles and how it will impact his confidence heading into the playoffs. Also, they preview the Patriots-Bills matchup and give their predictions. 1:00-Does Matt Cassel agree with Kurt Warner’s assessment of Mac Jones “making decisions too quickly?”7:00-Does Josh McDaniels scheme up plays to give Mac confidence early vs. Bills?9:00-Is there concern Mac might not be “the guy” for the Patriots?11:30-Patriots-Bills preview13:00-Will the weather benefit the Patriots?Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/rF4SWEi4tH0Watch the full Next Pats interview with Kurt Warner here: https://youtu.be/n0ldHKbgp8s
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Jan 11, 2022 • 47min
Why has Mac Jones been staggering to the finish line?
Tom Curran and Phil Perry debate what factors have led to Mac Jones’ decline in production down the stretch. Are the lack of weapons holding him back, or is he hitting the rookie wall? Also, Kyle Van Noy discusses the Patriots' mindset heading into their matchup against the Bills. 1:00-What has happened to Mac Jones down the stretch?6:30-How much does the lack of offensive weapons hold Mac back?10:00-Is the "rookie wall" to blame?19:00-Belichick’s confidence in his team fixing its mistakes26:00-Is Brian Flores firing a cautionary tale for McDaniels and Mayo?39:30-Kyle Van Noy 1-on-1Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/_jstyMCc2gM
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Jan 10, 2022 • 19min
How the Patriots train got derailed in Miami
Tom Curran and Phil Perry break down the Patriots' 33-24 loss to the Miami Dolphins. How will this loss impact the Patriots’ confidence heading into the playoffs?1:00-Were we duped by the potential of this Patriots team?6:00-Assessing Mac Jones' recent struggles8:30-What was the deal with the fourth-and-1 at the 50?!10:30-How much blame does the defense deserve?15:00-Is there a mental toughness problem with this team?Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/S6cc63dBBHU
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Jan 6, 2022 • 23min
Should the Patriots treat Miami as a playoff game? We say yes!
Tom Curran and Phil Perry explain why the Patriots should treat Sunday’s game vs. Miami like a playoff game. Also, Steve Palazzolo of PFF joins to explain why Tom Brady should win the NFL MVP and All-Pro awards over Aaron Rodgers.1:00-Should the Patriots treat Miami as a playoff game? We say yes!2:45-When is the last time the Patriots beat a "good" team?5:00-If the Patriots lose in the playoffs, will it be because they were "not ready?"8:00-Should we be scared of the Chiefs, or are they chokers?10:00-Ranking the worst matchups for the Patriots in the playoffs12:30-Steve Palazzolo on Brady vs. RodgersWatch on youTube: https://youtu.be/kYqkO8V0FBY
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Jan 5, 2022 • 34min
Debating Mac Jones’ case for Offensive Rookie of the Year
Tom Curran and Phil Perry give their picks for NFL regular season awards. Has Mac Jones done enough to beat out Ja’Marr Chase for Offensive Rookie of the Year? Also, Kyle Van Noy discusses the Patriots’ mindset heading into the last game of the regular season.1:00-Who deserves to be Offensive ROY, Ja’Marr Chase or Mac Jones?8:30-MVP: Aaron Rodgers or Tom Brady?10:30-Is Mike Vrabel the clear favorite for Coach of the Year?24:00-Devin McCourty on Patriots preparation for playoffs27:00-Kyle Van Noy 1-on-1Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/qVEU1GOj3DU
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Jan 3, 2022 • 26min
Why the Patriots’ beat down of Jacksonville was very necessary
Tom Curran and Phil Perry break down the Patriots’ 50-10 win over the Jaguars. How will this “get right” win impact the Patriots’ confidence heading into the playoffs? Also, what role with Kristian Wilkerson have going forward?1:00-What can we take away from the dominant win over the Jaguars?7:00-Breaking down what’s at stake in the final week of the season9:00-Kristian Wilkerson shines in win; what is his role going forward?21:00-AFC is wide open; who do you want the Patriots to face in the playoffs?Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/8lFEcD9W9xU
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Dec 30, 2021 • 31min
The key 2021 moments in Patriots' rapid rebuild
Tom Curran, Phil Perry and Matt Cassel debate whether wins are a quarterback stat, and break down Mac Jones vs. Trevor Lawrence. Also, they recap the top moments from the Patriots' 2021 rebuild. 1:00: Debate of the day: Are wins a quarterback stat?7:00-Cassel on whether Trevor Lawrence is better than what we are seeing in his first year12:30-Was Mac Jones a better fit for the Patriots than Lawrence would have been?16:30-Recapping the top moments from the Patriots' 2021 rebuild Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/ToJTBmXO3BQ
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Dec 28, 2021 • 35min
How can the Patriots pull out of their downward spiral?
Should the Patriots be panicking following the last two losses, or be more optimistic? Tom Curran and Phil Perry debate and give their keys to turning things around. Also, Kyle Van Noy discusses the Patriots recent issues. 1:00-Matthew Slater on the urgency the Patriots need to turn things around7:00-Is there reason for panic? Or should the team be more optimistic? 12:00-Is this team more like the 2018 or 2019 Patriots?16:00-Will the QB gap be the Achilles heel for the Patriots in the playoffs?20:30-Would McDaniels even want the Jaguars job?28:00-Kyle Van Noy 1-on-1Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/MIBVlfQu8KU
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Dec 27, 2021 • 35min
The Aftermath: Are the Patriots coming apart at the seams?
Tom Curran and Phil Perry break down the Patriots’ 33-21 loss to the Bills. Are the Patriots coming undone? Did the Bills prove they are the better team?2:00-Curran: Are the Patriots coming undone?4:00-Uncharacteristic lack of effort and focus from the Patriots8:30-Are you getting 2019 vibes from this Patriots defense?10:30-Is Mac Jones starting to hit the rookie wall?15:00-What's with all the mistakes?!31:30-Are the Patriots coming apart at the seams?Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/BfvbdBYD0r0
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Dec 23, 2021 • 26min
Patriots-Bills and a very verified Christmas with Matt Cassel
Tom Curran is joined by Matt Cassel to celebrate Cassel finally getting verified on Twitter and reminisce about Cassel’s favorite Christmastime memories while playing in the NFL. The two also discuss the Patriots’ playoff scenarios entering Week 16, what New England needs to do to beat the Bills for the second time in three weeks and why they need a strong day from Mac Jones to make it happen. 1:00- Celebrating Cassel’s recent Twitter verification and his very Christmastime memories7:35- Discussing the Patriots’ playoff odds and whether or not the loss to the Colts is a concerning sign of things to come11:30- How do the Patriots shut down Josh Allen and the Bills offense?20:15- Cassel explains why Mac Jones needs to continue to speak up, despite being a rookie, and why New England needs a big day from him to win on Sunday22:40- Are Sean McDermott’s sideline blowups something that could negatively impact his team’s performance?Watch the show on YouTube: https://youtu.be/SR5SO7mjopQ
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