

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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Sep 16, 2021 • 37min
Matt Cassel goes deep on Mac Jones’ toughness factor
Tom Curran and Phil Perry talk with Matt Cassel to get his takeaways of Mac Jones’ Week 1 performance. They also break down how the Patriots can take advantage of the Jets’ defense on Sunday. 1:00-Has Matt Cassel ever winked at a defensive player?3:45-Who is setup for a better NFL career, Mac Jones or Zach Wilson?11:00-Cassel goes deep on Mac Jones’ toughness17:30-How can the Patriots’ offense exploit the Jets’ defense?24:00-Which AFC East QB will have the longest NFL career?Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/_ot5pG7Kegw
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Sep 14, 2021 • 36min
How much freedom does Mac Jones have? Josh McDaniels reveals the answer
Tom Curran and Phil Perry dissect Mac Jones’ first NFL start, and debate how much freedom he will be given with the Patriots’ offense this season. Later, Kyle Van Noy breaks down the loss to the Dolphins. 4:00-How similar is Mac Jones attitude to a young Tom Brady?6:30-How much freedom will Mac have to adjust plays at the line?15:30-Why did the Patriots’ defense struggle at the start of the game and at halftime against the Dolphins?22:30-Interview with Kyle Van Noy26:30-Van Noy on the potential of Mac JonesWatch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/MDnmGqCpgos
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Sep 13, 2021 • 30min
The Aftermath: Mac Jones wows in NFL debut, but is he built to last?
Tom Curran and Phil Perry break down the Patriots’ 17-16 loss to the Dolphins. Mac Jones impresses, but can he continue to take the pressure he faced on Sunday?1:00-Mac Jones proves he is the real deal, but can the Patriots give him better protection?5:30-Breaking down the good and bad from Mac Jones in Week 111:00-Report card: 3 best, 3 worst from Sunday25:00-Why does Belichick’s former staff continue to have success when facing the Patriots?Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/uWpdpUJsDUs
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Sep 9, 2021 • 33min
Mac Jones and the Tom Brady shadow
Tom Curran, Phil Perry and Matt Cassel preview the Patriots' Week 1 matchup against the Miami Dolphins. How will Mac Jones handle the shadow of Tom Brady?1:00-How much pressure is on Mac Jones to replace Tom Brady?4:00-Mac Jones is not afraid to be a leader, and that's a good sign9:30-What does Cam Newton have to get off his chest on 'Funky Friday?'15:00-Matt Cassel on the difficulties being assertive as a new QB16:30-Cassel tells a great story of arguing with Randy Moss in the huddleWatch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/XDqhV8jH_Qg
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Sep 7, 2021 • 33min
What to expect from Mac Jones in 2021, plus Kyle Van Noy 1-on-1
Tom Curran and Phil Perry try to predict Mac Jones’ stats for 2021. Also Kyle Van Noy talks about returning to the Patriots and facing his former team in Week 1. 2:00-Predicting Mac Jones’ first-year stats4:00-How does Mac compare to Joe Burrow?9:00-Any reason to fear Tua Tagovailoa and the Dolphins?19:30-Kyle Van Noy on facing his former team in Week 130:00-What did Kyle miss most about Massachusetts?Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/y5jwCZW_Fg0
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Sep 2, 2021 • 42min
Why it’s OK to compare Mac Jones to Tom Brady
Tom Curran and Phil Perry discuss why it’s OK to compare Mac Jones to Tom Brady….just a specific Tom Brady. Also, what should be the goal for Mac Jones in Year 1?2:45-Why it’s OK to compare Mac Jones to Tom Brady16:00-What’s the goal for Mac Jones: Jimmy G. or better?20:30-Which other NFL QB does Mac compare to?29:00-Reaction to Bill Belichick’s vaccination comments
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Aug 31, 2021 • 39min
It’s not hard to understand why Mac Jones is in and Cam Newton is out
Tom Curran and Phil Perry react to the Patriots releasing Cam Newton and making Mac Jones their starting QB. Also, they discuss Stephon Gilmore starting the season on the PUP list, and the Patriots sticking with rookie kicker Quinn Nordin.2:00-Were there signs that Belichick was going to move on from Cam and go with Mac?7:30-Did Cam get a fair shot at earning the starting job?10:00-Ranking the reasons the Patriots moved on from Cam15:00-Would the Patriots have been better off keeping Cam?20:00-Are the Patriots fine with Brian Hoyer as the backup?23:00-Reaction to Stephon Gilmore starting the season on the PUP listWatch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/g8K3Y3rCUIM
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Aug 30, 2021 • 35min
It’s obvious to everyone. Cam is the Patriots’ starter. Unless he isn’t.
Does Cam Newton’s experience trump Mac Jones’ dynamite summer? Tom Curran and Phil Perry debate who will start against the Dolphins. 1:30-All the signs point to _________ starting at QB against the Dolphins10:30-Is it fair to question Bill Belichick’s ability to evaluate the QB position?20:00-Tom attempts to explain the QB conundrum with a little league analogy27:30-What did we learn from the preseason finale?Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/NPCbyAdYLac
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Aug 26, 2021 • 27min
Mac Jones rests his case
Tom Curran and Phil Perry debate whether the QB competition between Cam Newton and Mac Jones is over. Also, former Giant Shaun O’Hara explains why he thinks Mac Jones is comparable to Eli Manning. 1:30-Has Mac Jones put the QB competition to bed?6:30-What reasons does Belichick have to not start Mac?10:30-Brian Hoyer praises Mac’s ‘mental capacity’17:00-Reaction to the Patriots trading for CB Shaun Wade21:15-Interview with former Giant Shaun O’HaraWatch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/6sHCltQKEFY
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Aug 24, 2021 • 36min
Cam Newton damaged his case this week. How much is TBD
Tom Curran and Phil Perry discuss Cam Newton being out until Thursday due to a COVID-19 violation. Does Mac Jones have an opportunity to win the starting job with Cam sidelined?1:00-What’s the ripple effect of Cam Newton not being able to practice?4:30-Is not being vaccinated a reason for demotion?12:00-Will this qualify as an excuse if Cam gets beat for the starting job?18:30-Who will be the starting QB vs. the Giants on Sunday?20:00-How did Mac look on Monday & Tuesday?Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/lo7ZZV-iTQM
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