Tom Curran’s Patriots Talk Podcast

Tom Curran and Phil Perry are joined by Jets writer Bob Glauber and Dolphins writer Armando Salguero to get an idea of what the Patriots will be up against in the AFC East this season.2:55 - Bob Glauber of Newsday in New York joins Tom and Phil and addresses how the Jets can launch their rebuild with a new head coach and rookie quarterback Zach Wilson at the helm.9:45 - What are the strong points and the weak points on the Jets roster?18:13 - Does new head coach Robert Saleh have what it takes to succeed in his first season?21:00 - Armando Salguero of the Miami Herald joins the podcast to talk about why the Dolphins roster has so many fresh faces on it and what that means for Tua Tagovailoa.30:25 - Does Armando think the Patriots can recapture the AFC East this season? The trio discuss the link between Tagovailoa and Mac Jones. 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.

Former Patriots quarterback Matt Cassel joins Tom Curran and Phil Perry to give his take on New England selecting Mac Jones at No. 15 in the draft. The three discuss what exactly it will take for Jones to surpass Cam Newton as the starting quarterback in Foxboro.2:50 - Tom asks Matt and Phil at what point in the season they think Mac Jones will take over the starting QB role.11:40 - Matt gives his insight on where Jones will have to make adjustments as a rookie quarterback when it comes to pre-snap and run game play calling.22:22 - Addressing Mike Lombardi's comments about how Belichick will approach the QB battle.31:05 - Why are people criticizing the pick? Tom, Matt and Phil discuss Jones' skillset and compare him to other mid-first-round quarterbacks from the past.39:27 - Recalling stories about Belichick's mysterious advisor Ernie Adams after it was announced this was his final draft working with the Patriots. 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 give their grades for the Patriots’ 2021 NFL Draft. What would they have liked the Patriots to do differently? Has the 3.0 version of the Patriots dynasty taken shape?4:00-Grades for the Patriots drafting Mac Jones16:30-Execution, player, and fit grades for Christian Barmore21:00-Should the Patriots have picked another position at #96?26:00-What could the Patriots have done differently?33:00-Which players are likely to be dealt this offseason?Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/RcDmR3CkpnU 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 Patriots selecting DT Christian Barmore and DE Ronnie Perkins during day 2 of the 2021 NFL Draft. How much has the Patriots’ defense improved this offseason?1:00-How much has the Patriots’ front-seven improved?2:30-What can we expect from Christian Barmore in year 1?5:30-Why taking a swing on Barmore is a good move by the Patriots7:30-What role will Ronnie Perkins have?11:00-What will the Patriots do on day 3 of the draft?Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8V1vjzGDFBY 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 Patriots selecting Mac Jones with the 15th overall pick in the NFL Draft. Did the Patriots prefer Jones over Fields? Also, what are the Patriots’ needs in the next rounds?1:00-Like, love, or hate the Mac Jones pick?4:00-Will the Patriots regret not moving up for Justin Fields?9:00-Jim Nagy compares Mac Jones to Tom Brady11:30-Did the Patriots think they had a shot at Mac Jones at #15?16:00-Is Mac Jones the Week 1 starter?18:00-What are the Patriots needs in rounds 2 & 3?Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/mNatT6wD_fg 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 is joined by Patriots Hall of Famer Rodney Harrison to discuss New England's strategy heading into the draft. After that, Tom talks with Raynham, Mass. product and Northwestern University linebacker Blake Gallagher to talk about the challenges of his senior year and his expectations for the draft.2:10 - Rodney Harrison joins the podcast to circle back to his past take on Cam Newton. He also explains why the Patriots' priority should be acquiring Jimmy Garoppolo.5:10 - Harrison talks about some of his favorite players on both sides of the ball in the upcoming draft.8:50 - Does Rodney think Julian Edelman belongs in the Hall of Fame?12:16 - Tom is joined by Massachusetts native Blake Gallagher, who played linebacker all four seasons at Northwestern University. Gallagher discusses what the past year of his life has been like as a senior college football player.21:30 - Gallagher talks about the local support he's had from his Raynham community and spotlights some of the key players who stand out to him as the draft approaches.Watch every episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/krPRDLPEomg 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 former NFL GM Thomas Dimitroff about the Patriots’ draft approach and whether the Patriots will be willing to pay the price to move up for a QB.1:15 - Thomas Dimitroff on how the Patriots build their draft board5:00 - Why Patriots' draft picks don't always match national grades and 'Big Boards'10:00 - Will five QBs really be selected in the Top 10 picks?13:45 - How will the Patriots approach their pick and can they trade up from the 15th pick?19:45 - What the final 24 hours are like for a GM on draft day 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 gives an in-depth explanation of Bill Belichick and the Patriots' 'stacks' drafting system. Later, he's joined by Phil Perry to discuss the depth of this year's draft class, New England's past picks and what optional OTAs might look like this season.0:40 - After hearing some draft comments from Michael Lombardi, Tom recalls and unpacks a past discussion with Bill Belichick about the Patriots unique draft strategy.11:51 - Phil Perry joins Tom to talk about Lombardi's comments about the Patriots strategy.20:45 - What are the 1A and 1B groups of top-tier players in the upcoming NFL Draft?25:00 - Tom looks back at where prominent Patriots players were taken in mock drafts compared to where they were drafted in the real thing.28:56 - Will players use the pandemic as an excuse to skip voluntary OTAs this season? Tom and Phil discuss the potential repercussions if this does occur.Watch every episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/bcPSKMrUZ9Y 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 press conference, and break down what his answers might mean for the Patriots draft strategy. 1:00-After listening to Belichick, is Trey Lance a realistic option?3:00-Are the Patriots willing to adapt their style for a new QB?8:00-Would Belichick rather have Justin Fields or Mac Jones?10:30-How does Bill feel about the price tag of moving up in the draft?20:30-Belichick on the difficulty of scouting this yearWatch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/qt6Z_o4bic4 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 Julian Edelman retiring and discuss some of their favorite moments from his career. How will the Patriots be able to fill his void on offense?2:00-Why Julian Edelman decided to retire now6:00-Highlighting some of the best moments from Edelman21:30-Who replaces Edelman’s role on the offense?35:00-Will the Patriots draft defense at 15?46:00-Tom & Phil fight over whether Patriots should move up in the draft for a QBWatch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/1xDh6vniIs0 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.