Tom Curran’s Patriots Talk Podcast

Tom E. Curran and Phil Perry break down encouraging performances by both Mac Jones and Cam Newton in their second preseason game. They discuss what they liked/didn't like from each of them, when Bill Belichick will make the call of who the starter is and if there should be concern for Mac Jones if he's named the starter Week 1.5:00 - Do we need to grade the Patriots on a curve after their game in Philly?9:45 - Breaking down Cam Newton & Mac Jones' performances vs. the Eagles17:45 - Will Belichick really wait until the end of preseason to announce a starting QB?25:00 - Should there be concern for Mac Jones mentally if they decide to start him Week 1 and he's not ready? 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 joint practice sessions with the Eagles in Philadelphia, and debate where the QB competition between Cam Newton and Mac Jones stands heading into the team’s second preseason game. Plus the two are joined by NBC Sports Philly’s Reuben Frank and Dave Zangaro to discuss everything of note from this week. 1:10 - Big picture thoughts from Patriots-Eagles joint practices5:27 - Are we putting too much emphasis on the QB competition?10:50 - Breaking down how the Patriots offensive groups looked during joint practices17:00 - Talkin’ shop with NBC Sports Philadelphia’s Reuben Frank and Dave ZangaroWatch on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/jJ-_9slQ_gw 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 Cam Newton and Mac Jones’ performances in the Patriots’ first preseason game against Washington. Is it becoming clear that the Patriots will eventually hand the keys to Mac Jones?3:30-Curran: Patriots’ switch from Newton to Jones creeps even closer8:30-Cam calls Jones ‘pristine’ in his preparation15:30-Three reasons why you can’t make the switch now25:45-What other Patriots players impressed in preseason Week 1?Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/EWVk-4B_fxo 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 whether Mac Jones has shown enough to earn a shot to play early in the season. They also give their five offensive and defensive all-stars from camp. 4:00-Breaking down the latest from the QB competition23:30-Five offensive all-stars from camp26:30-Five defensive all-stars from camp32:00-When will the Patriots and Stephon Gilmore find common ground?37:00-How concerning is Hunter Henry’s injury history?Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/58wiEqcHW98 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 reps between Cam Newton and Mac Jones after 2 weeks of training camp. Are there signs that the Patriots plan to use Jones early in the season?1:00-If Cam Newton is the starter, why the increase of reps for Mac Jones?5:00-Which QB has improved more during training camp?11:00-If they had to do it again, would the Patriots have waited until pick #15 to draft Jones?19:30-Am I a loon if I suggest a platoon?!23:00-Which players stock is up during training camp?Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/vW5nXZSig2Y 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 first padded practice. Did an impressive day from Cam Newton put him clearly ahead of Mac Jones?2:00-Cam Newton has impressive throwing day on Tuesday9:00-What if, hear me out, they platoon at QB?14:00-Has Cam proven that he can play consistently well?23:45-Does Mac Jones have to win by knockout to become the starter?26:00-What other players had a good practice on Tuesday?Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/a6SxG7zyhUg 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 good, bad, and the ugly from the Patriots QB competition. Also, which young players are on the rise? 2:30-The good, bad, and ugly from Mac Jones7:30-The good, bad and ugly from Cam Newton13:00-Young guns: Which players are on the rise?17:00-Do the Patriots have too many RBs?19:00-What’s the ceiling for Jakobi Meyers?Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/uVcZJx7ddrU 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 what they saw during the Patriots’ first day of training camp. Is Mac Jones already ahead of Cam Newton?1:00-Is Mac Jones already ahead of Cam Newton after Day 1?9:30-Which play from Mac stood out the most?20:00-Bold predictions for the QB position22:00-First impressions of N’Keal Harry from Day 1Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/2idwdifAGPA 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 preview the Patriots upcoming training camp. Is there any chance Mac Jones becomes the week 1 starter?1:00-Now it’s time for Bill Belichick’s rebuttal to Tom Brady6:30-Is Mac Jones a life preserver for Belichick?10:00-If the competition is close, would you rather Cam or Mac?16:30-Will there be an open competition for starting QB during training camp?24:00-Is the Stephon Gilmore situation heading in the right direction?Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/x-vSSHfVNv8 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 has unveiled his “Top 50 Patriots under Bill Belichick” list. Phil Perry joins the podcast to debate 21-50 on Curran’s list and discuss how Tom came to his final decisions.1:30-Which players earned the 20-25 spots?5:30-Changes from 2015 list: Randy Moss drops, Ted Johnson on the rise14:00-Where should Danny Amendola rank in the top 50?16:00-How much weight do we put on Malcolm Butler’s interception?21:00-Breaking down who made the final 10 spots31:00-Players that were just outside the top 50Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/4obWeE3KsZwRead Tom's full list here: https://www.nbcsports.com/boston/currans50 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.