

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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Dec 29, 2020 • 50min
An eyes-wide-open look at where the Patriots are right now
Tom Curran and Phil Perry do a deep dive on what the future holds for the New England Patriots. Aaron Schatz of Football Outsiders breaks down what the analytics tell us about the best teams in the NFL. 2:30-Have the Patriots hit rock bottom?5:00-Did the Bills give the Patriots a blueprint on how to rebuild?23:30-Will any free agents want to come to New England?29:00-Will other teams want Josh McDaniels as their head coach?35:00-Aaron Schatz of Football OutsidersWatch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/PU5BDT3H9Og
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Dec 23, 2020 • 60min
Dissecting the draft's top quarterbacks and best Patriots fits with Bruce Feldman
Tom Curran and Phil Perry discuss Bill Belichick’s growing frustrations with the media regarding QB questions. The Athletic’s Bruce Feldman joins to break down the upcoming QB draft class.2:00-Bill Belichick is fed up with the QB questions10:00-What’s the motivation behind keeping Cam the starter?20:00-Have the Patriots changed what they are looking for in their next QB?31:00-Reaction to Jedd Fisch becoming Arizona Wildcats head coach36:45-Bruce Feldman breaks down the best options at QB in the draftWatch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/QtDBDPijK3A
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Dec 21, 2020 • 46min
Patriots are now left to face some hard truths
With the path to the playoffs gone, Tom Curran and Phil Perry debate how far away the Patriots are to being competitive in the AFC next season. Will Belichick change his strategy in 2021?2:00-Reality is setting in on how far away the Patriots are12:00-Perry: Patriots could have made moves to be more competitive this season16:00-Will Belichick change the strategy he’s had in the past going into 2021?24:30-This should be a wrap with the Patriots experiment with Cam Newton41:00-How will Stephon Gilmore’s injury impact his future?Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/eSvlHwJkVY0
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Dec 18, 2020 • 30min
How does Patriots’ offense change if Josh McDaniels leaves?
Matt Cassel joins Tom Curran and Phil Perry to discuss how different the Patriots offense could look next season if Josh McDaniels leaves. 1:00-Matt Cassel on the impact of Josh McDaniels4:00-What do the Patriots gain if Jedd Fisch becomes OC?7:00-Has Belichick already transitioned to a QB friendly offense?10:00-Which QBs in the draft would be a good fit for next Patriots QB?13:20-Celtics Talk podcast host Chris Forsberg joins to preview the upcoming seasonWatch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/9Ujw8SiC1bE
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Dec 17, 2020 • 43min
Do the Patriots need to follow Miami’s blueprint to get back on track?
Matt Cassel joins Tom Curran and Phil Perry to debate whether using the Dolphins’ blueprint is the best way for Patriots to get back to playoff contention next season.1:00-Is the Dolphins franchise where the Patriots want to be?8:00-Are the Patriots one QB away from being good again?14:30-What other teams can the Patriots model their rebuild after?19:00-Should James White and Julian Edelman be a part of the future?24:00-Is the key to have N’Keal Harry play more physical?Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/c6IPQDLqxoY
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Dec 15, 2020 • 39min
The straight poop on why Jarrett Stidham isn’t starting
Tom Curran and Phil Perry discuss why Jarrett Stidham will not be starting for the Patriots.Armando Salguero of the Miami Herald joins to discuss how the Dolphins went from tanking to contending. 5:00-Will Belichick try to use Jarrett Stidham down the stretch?14:00-If there is no future with Stidham, why is he on the roster?19:00-How can the Patriots’ improve their passing game down the stretch?24:30-Which college QBs should Patriots’ fans keep an eye on?28:00-Armando Salguero on how Dolphins went from tanking to contendingWatch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/pZ4yoGGKBYc
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Dec 11, 2020 • 29min
Wrestling with the Cam Newton dilemma
Is Cam Newton getting too much heat for the beatdown against the Rams? Matt Cassel joins Tom Curran and Phil Perry to debate who is to blame for the Patriots’ offensive struggles.2:00-How much is Cam Newton’s limitations impacting the Patriots’ chances of winning?9:00-Does going to Stidham in the 4th show lack of confidence in Cam?12:00-Second-guessing Patriots’ play calls in the red zone17:00-Is Cam to blame? Or is it his offensive weapons?Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/AMJ_sB0I4Jw
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Dec 8, 2020 • 39min
Can Patriots repeat their SBLIII mastery against the Rams?
Tom Curran and Phil Perry preview the Patriots Thursday night matchup against the Rams. Steve Palazzolo of PFF joins to discuss whether the Patriots can repeat their game plan from SBLIII.4:30-Can the Patriots find success with the run against the Rams’ defense?10:00-What matchups can the Patriots exploit on Thursday?21:30-Is putting pressure on Goff the key to slowing down the Rams’ offense?28:30-Steve Palazzolo on growth of rookies on the Patriots34:45:Can Patriots repeat their SBLIII mastery against the Rams?Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/Hl4WzgU-eBA
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Dec 7, 2020 • 31min
The Aftermath: Bill Belichick, Coach of the Year candidate?
Tom Curran and Phil Perry recap the Patriots’ blowout win over the Chargers. Should Bill Belichick be in the running for Coach of the Year?2:00-Cam Newton showed why he must be the Patriots QB going forward10:00-Perry: We are watching the Patriots’ defense evolve before our eyes16:00-Why Bill Belichick has success against rookie QBs18:30-Making the case for Belichick as the Coach of the YearWatch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/fBgXewiQ_lM
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Dec 3, 2020 • 52min
Warren Sharp highlights Patriots-Chargers coaching mismatch in critical game
Matt Cassel joins Tom Curran and Phil Perry to break down the keys to the Patriots getting a win on Sunday. Warren Sharp discusses just how big of an advantage the Patriots’ coaching staff has over the Chargers.2:00-Laying out the Patriots’ path to the playoffs5:30-Why putting pressure on Herbert will be key on Sunday12:00-Matt Cassel ranks QBs around the NFL he would build his team around22:30-How should Patriots’ offense attack the Chargers’ defense?38:50-Warren Sharp on Patriots can benefit from coaching advantage on SundayWatch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/zw-blVHyxWo
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