Tom Curran’s Patriots Talk Podcast

Dianna Russini, a seasoned NFL reporter for The Athletic and host of the Scoop City podcast, shares her insights on Mike Vrabel's potential impact on the Patriots' future. She discusses how Vrabel's leadership style may reshape the team dynamics and the challenges they face in landing high-profile free agents. The conversation blends a hopeful outlook with strategic considerations, highlighting the complexities of team building in the NFL and the excitement brewing around upcoming opportunities.

Jim Wyatt, a seasoned writer for the Tennessean, provides insider analysis on Mike Vrabel's tumultuous time with the Titans. He discusses what went wrong in the last 24 games, including whether players tuned out Vrabel's tough coaching style. Former cornerback Logan Ryan shares insights from his playing days under Vrabel and reveals the type of player Vrabel will target in New England. They touch on the challenges of player consistency, Jerod Mayo's struggles, and the potential impact of injuries on team dynamics.

Live from radio row at the Super Bowl in New Orleans, Tom Curran welcomes in Mike Florio of Pro Football Talk to discuss the biggest stories around the league. Then, former NFL GM and SumerSports CEO Thomas Dimitroff joins Tom and Phil Perry to share his thoughts on Bill Belichick’s move to college and the best ways for New England to get back to championship contention. 5:50- How concerning should Tom Brady’s conflict of interest be for other NFL owners?11:40- How likely is it the Browns give in to Myles Garrett’s trade demand? 23:30- Thomas Dimitroff shares his reaction to Bill Belichick accepting the UNC head coaching position29:20- What should the Patriots do with the 4th overall pick?37:10- Should the Patriots do whatever it takes to sign a receiver like Tee Higgins? WATCH every episode of the Patriots Talk podcast on YouTubeFollow NBC Sports Boston:NBCSportsBoston.comX @NBCSpatriotsFacebookInstagramTikTok

Tom Curran and Phil Perry are live from Radio Row ahead of Super Bowl LIX in New Orleans. The guys discuss the news that Myles Garrett has requested a trade and whether or not the Patriots should look to add him. Then, Chris Simms of NBC Sports joins Tom to discuss Brady vs. Mahomes, why Mike Vrabel is a great hire for New England, and explain why he's now a believer in Drake Maye.  2:15- Are the Patriots "back" in the eyes of the NFL with the hiring of Mike Vrabel?4:05- Why the Patriots should make their best trade offer for Myles Garrett12:50- Chris Simms reveals who he's taking in a winner-take-all game: Brady or Mahomes18:35- Why Chris is pumped for the Mike Vrabel era in New England20:35- Why Simms is impressed with the 'drastic' improvement Drake Maye made in Year 1  WATCH every episode of the Patriots Talk podcast on YouTubeFollow NBC Sports Boston:NBCSportsBoston.comX @NBCSpatriotsFacebookInstagramTikTok

The conversation dives into potential trade targets for the Patriots, spotlighting names like Micah Parsons and Kyle Pitts. Challenges with attracting top talent in a competitive market are discussed, along with the impact of rising salaries. The importance of balancing immediate roster improvements with future draft strategies is highlighted. Meanwhile, the legacy of Joe Tooney is examined, alongside insights about team dynamics and coaching impacts on player relationships. The chat concludes with reflections on Belichick's connections and a preview of the Super Bowl.

Julian Edelman joins Tom Curran ahead of Super Bowl LIX to discuss the Chiefs-Patriots debate, Tom Brady vs. Patrick Mahomes and Drake Maye teaming up with Josh McDaniels next season4:00 - Edelman weighs in on the Brady-Mahomes debate, Eagles-Chiefs Super Bowl matchup 13:30 - What does Edelman think of decision to fire Mayo and hire Vrabel? 18:30 - How will Drake Maye look after working with Josh McDaniels? WATCH every episode of the Patriots Talk podcast on YouTubeFollow NBC Sports Boston:NBCSportsBoston.comX @NBCSpatriotsFacebookInstagramTikTok

Tom Curran and Phil Perry discuss the Patriots hiringDC Terrell Williams and OC Josh McDaniels. Were these the right choices to get the Patriots back on track? Later, they debate how tough it will be to rebuild on both sides of the ball.1:00-Getting to know Terrell Williams6:00-Bringing back Josh McDaniels14:00-Easier to rebuild: offense or defense?20:00-Will McDaniels let Drake Maye run more next season?27:30-Which free agents should the Patriots target? WATCH every episode of the Patriots Talk podcast on YouTubeFollow NBC Sports Boston:NBCSportsBoston.comX @NBCSpatriotsFacebookInstagramTikTok

*Today's podcast was recorded before reports that the Patriots have hired Josh McDaniels as their next OC came out.*Tom E. Curran sits down with Phil Perry to discuss the Patriots next offensive coordinator, and what their priorities should be in free agency and the NFL Draft. Later, Tom sits down with Brian Hoyer to discuss the key qualities that make up a great offensive coordinator. Plus, Tom and Brian discuss the final four teams left in the NFL Playoffs and what separates them from the rest of the league.  00:10: Tom E. Curran details latest report that the Patriots have hired Josh McDaniels as their next OC.____________________________________________________________________2:00: Tom and Phil weigh in on the Patriots top 5 offensive coordinator candidates, including the leading candidate, Josh McDaniels7:30: What position should the Patriots go after with the No. 4 pick19:30: Brian Hoyer Interview: 3 qualities that make a great offensive coordinator35:00: Common denominator for the final 4 NFL teams left in the playoffs39:00: Are the Commanders a good comp for the Patriots right now?  WATCH every episode of the Patriots Talk podcast on YouTubeFollow NBC Sports Boston:NBCSportsBoston.comX @NBCSpatriotsFacebookInstagramTikTok

Tom Curran and Phil Perry discuss whether Bill Belichick will return to the NFL, and debate what the focus should be for the Patriots when it comes to improving their roster. Later, we go tier by tier to see where the Patriots rank when it comes to coach-QB combo.  1:30-Could Bill Belichick really return to the NFL? 8:00-Evaluating the priorities for the Patriots’ defense 18:15-Who is the best fit to be the next OC? 22:30-Ranking the best coach-QB combos YT: https://youtu.be/VdvbB95jAis WATCH every episode of the Patriots Talk podcast on YouTubeFollow NBC Sports Boston:NBCSportsBoston.comX @NBCSpatriotsFacebookInstagramTikTok

Tom Curran sits down with the 16th head coach in Patriots franchise history, Mike Vrabel, before welcoming in Phil Perry to break down all we learned from the head coach's introductory press conference.  0:35- Tom talks with Mike Vrabel in an exclusive 1-on-1 interview 7:00- Tom and Phil share their thoughts on Vrabel's introductory press conference and predict who might make up his coaching staff 11:15- What kind of working relationship will Vrabel and Eliot Wolf have this year? What kind of offense does Vrabel want to build?14:30- What did Vrabel mean by the Patriots "need to be good enough to take advantage of bad football"? Are we getting 'call-backs' to Bill Belichick with comments like these? 21:50- How many players on the current roster will bristle with Vrabel's coaching style? WATCH every episode of the Patriots Talk podcast on YouTubeFollow NBC Sports Boston:NBCSportsBoston.comX @NBCSpatriotsFacebookInstagramTikTok