

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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Nov 1, 2021 • 35min
How the Patriots changed the story of their season
Tom Curran and Phil Perry break down the Patriots’ big 27-24 win over the Chargers. How can the Patriots build off this momentum?1:00-Curran: The Patriots are what they said they were6:00-What should Bill Belichick be most optimistic about after this win?8:30-Perry: Patriots have proven the ability to have a good game plan on defense 19:00-Second-guessing some of the Patriots’ decisions26:00-Which Patriots player’s stock is on the rise?Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/qfunYlt0Wlc
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Oct 28, 2021 • 29min
Should Chargers outcome determine Patriots trade deadline approach?
Tom Curran, Phil Perry and Matt Cassel break down the Patriots upcoming matchup against the Chargers. Is this a must win game? Will a loss impact whether the Patriots are buyers or sellers at the trade deadline?1:00-How good is Justin Herbert? Why was Tua drafted ahead of him?8:00-Re-draft: would you take Herbert over Burrow?11:30-Assessing how the Patriots match up against the Chargers16:30-Is this a must-win game? Or is the path still intact with a loss?22:00-Should the Patriots be buyers at the trade deadline?Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/FbcaGn5ZSos
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Oct 26, 2021 • 48min
Patriots ID in focus and why trading Stephon Gilmore still makes sense
Tom Curran and Phil Perry debate whether there are leadership issues on the Patriots. Also, Kyle Van Noy breaks down what fueled the Patriots’ defensive performance against the Jets. 1:30-Are there leadership issues in Foxboro?15:00-How much credit does Josh McDaniels get for Mac Jones’ development?23:30-Realistic trade targets for help at cornerback30:30-Assessing the contenders and pretenders in the AFC38:20-Kyle Van Noy on what fueled the Patriots’ defense on SundayWatch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/k00ZM4RpIsQ
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Oct 25, 2021 • 38min
The Aftermath: Protection propels Patriots’ “Mac attack”
Tom Curran and Phil Perry break down the Patriots’ 54-13 win over the Jets. How can the Patriots carry the offensive momentum into next game? How will losing Jonathan Jones for the season impact the defense?2:20-Offensive line protection propels “Mac attack” 6:00-Will Josh McDaniels draw head coaching interest from teams around the NFL?12:00-Jonathan Jones out for the season; how will it impact the defense?16:00-Will the Patriots regret trading Stephon Gilmore?26:30-Making the case for Mac Jones being the NFL Offensive ROY over Ja’Marr Chase
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Oct 21, 2021 • 41min
It is what it's not? Slow-starting Patriots keep saying their time will come
Tom Curran, Phil Perry and Matt Cassel discuss whether or not they think the Patriots are a “good” 2-4 team. Also, they give their picks on what other QBs in the league they would rather have over Mac Jones.1:00-Daily affirmations from Foxboro: Are the Patriots a good 2-4 team?8:00-Do the Patriots have a problem with players that are "situationally dumb?"11:30-Perry: These five players need to step up now for the Patriots14:00-Cassel reflects on his time playing with Jonnu Smith, and why he hasn’t been utilized better in New England24:30-FUN GAME: Which other QBs would you rather have than Mac Jones?Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/iV_07DQ2WwY
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Oct 19, 2021 • 44min
Josh McDaniels puts fourth down decisions in focus
Tom Curran and Phil Perry react to Josh McDaniels’ comments regarding the Patriots decision to punt on fourth-and-3. Also, Kyle Van Noy discusses the OT loss and the positive progress the Patriots are making.1:30-We’re still talking fourth-and-3, because we aren’t over it9:20-Making the case for the Patriots’ offense to throw the ball more13:30-Josh McDaniels addresses the decision not to go for it34:20-Kyle Van Noy on loss to Cowboys, Patriots mindset moving forward
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Oct 18, 2021 • 36min
Patriots coaching staff has to figure out who their team really is
Tom Curran and Phil Perry break down the Patriots’ 35-29 OT loss to the Cowboys. Which plays should be second-guessed? Should the Patriots put more trust in Mac Jones?1:00-Perry: The offense let the Patriots down against the Cowboys4:00-Curran: Patriots need to take the training wheels off of Mac Jones6:00-Patriots coaching staff has to figure out who their team really is9:30-Second-guessing the Patriots decision not to go for it on fourth-and-316:00-How much has the absence of Stephon Gilmore hurt the Patriots defense?Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/LIMq_xLyPE0
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Oct 14, 2021 • 43min
Pats-Cowboys puts Kraft-Jones in spotlight
Tom E. Curran, Phil Perry and Matt Cassel are discussing the tangled legacies of Robert Kraft and Jerry Jones, plus they're breaking down the Patriots-Cowboys matchup1:00 – Examining the intertwined legacies of Robert Kraft and Jerry Jones13:30 – How do the Cowboys look as the Patriots prepare to face them?18:00 – Are the Patriots good enough to play man defense?25:00 – Breaking down Patriots' inability to push the ball downfield30:30 – At what point to the Patriots “cut bait” on certain offensive plays
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Oct 12, 2021 • 42min
How much faith do you have in the Patriots fixing their problems?
Tom E. Curran and Phil Perry discuss Sunday’s comeback win over the Houston Texans, hear some interesting comments from Josh McDaniels and Jerod Mayo, react to Darrelle Revis saying he didn’t like playing for the Patriots (despite winning a ring), and Kyle Van Noy looks ahead to Sunday’s tough match-up against the Dallas Cowboys.4:30 Josh McDaniels is asked about his playcalling, and the offense in general12:15 Jerod Mayo on whether defensive breakdowns can be fixed17:00 Has Belichick’s coaching style changed over the years?23:45 Mayo on the challenges the Cowboys present on offense28:30 Tom & Phil react to comments from Darrelle Revis about not enjoying his time in New England32:15 Kyle Van Noy joins Tom on Quick Slants to talk about the team’s slow starts36:35 Van Noy weighs in on Revis’ comments40:30 Van Noy on Dallas
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Oct 11, 2021 • 32min
Narrow win vs. Texans? Why aren't Patriots getting better
Tom E. Curran and Phil Perry are breaking down the win over the Texans. They discuss why the Patriots are making so many uncharacteristic mistakes on the field, the issues with the CB position and how Mac Jones fared in Week 51:00 - Are the Patriots just not a good team anymore?6:30 - Why are the Patriots making so many uncharacteristic mistakes?18:00 - Why Phil's biggest concern right now is the CB position25:00 - How did Mac Jones do vs. Texans?
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