Tom Curran’s Patriots Talk Podcast

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Dec 1, 2020 • 46min

Why fearless Kyle Dugger deserves our appreciation

Tom Curran and Phil Perry break down the impressive play of Kyle Dugger, and how key he will be to the Patriots’ future. Rick Stroud from the Tampa Bay times joins to discuss the criticism around Tom Brady with the Buccaneers.4:30-Why fearless Kyle Dugger deserves our appreciation17:30-How important is a strong Safety to a championship team?20:00-Should Belichick give Stidham a start this season?24:00-Should the Patriots try other options at WR?37:30-Rick Stroud of the Tampa Bay Times on Tom Brady’s strugglesWatch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/01B_9w2d6Y8 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.
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Nov 30, 2020 • 32min

Why the Patriots should move on from Cam Newton after this season

Tom Curran and Phil Perry break down the Patriots’ 20-17 win over the Arizona Cardinals. Should the Patriots move on from Cam Newton next season? Should Bill Belichick experiment with a platoon system with Jarrett Stidham for the rest of this season?2:00-Making the case for the Patriots to move on from Cam Newton next season12:00-Perry: Positive signs from young players the Patriots can build around16:00-Should the Patriots try a platoon system with Jarrett Stidham?19:00-What’s the upside of the Patriots’ win over the Cardinals?Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/3va9ZVNyao8 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.
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Nov 25, 2020 • 44min

Does Bill Belichick have a plan to contain Kyler Murray?

Matt Cassel joins Tom Curran and Phil Perry to preview Patriots-Cardinals. Does Bill Belichick have something up his sleeve to slow down the Cardinals’ offense?1:00-Debate: Does Kyler Murray compare to Doug Flutie?6:30-Is the era of the pocket passer over?17:00-Does Bill Belichick have a plan to contain Kyler Murray?25:00-How Doug Flutie overshadowed Matt Cassel’s first NFL TD31:00-Cassel breaks down why Tom Brady is strugglingWatch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/urU3diQhLxY 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.
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Nov 23, 2020 • 34min

The Aftermath: Has the Patriots’ rebuild even begun?

Tom Curran and Phil Perry break down the Patriots’ 27-20 loss to the Houston Texans. Who deserves the blame for the loss, and has the Patriots’ rebuild even begun? 2:30-Is the Patriots’ defense to blame for loss to Texans?7:00-How much blame does Cam Newton get in the loss?10:00-No one fears of the Patriots’ defense15:30-What could Josh McDaniels have done different?25:00-Has the Patriot’s rebuild even begun?Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/l_jT_tU7_5Y 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.
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Nov 19, 2020 • 40min

Can Cam Newton be a top-10 guy? Is JC Jackson a No.1?

Matt Cassel joins Tom Curran and Phil Perry to break down the Patriots-Texans matchup. They also debate whether Cam Newton can be a top-10 guy and if JC Jackson is a No. 1.3:30-This is an opportunity to for Patriots to prove they are legit5:00-How feasible Is it for the Patriots to make the playoffs?12:45-Phil’s analytics corner: Would you build your franchise around Deshaun Watson?14:00-Can Cam be a top-10 guy? Is JC Jackson a No.1?36:30-Patriots-Texans predictionsWatch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/-FVsNqrLMj0 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.
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Nov 17, 2020 • 41min

Who are the Patriots top 7 building blocks?

Tom Curran and Phil Perry give their picks for the Patriots’ top 7 building blocks. John McClain from the Houston Chronicle discusses Belichick’s comments on Jack Easterby and previews Patriots-Texans. 1:30-Phil Perry’s report card for Patriots after win vs Ravens11:20-Who are the Patriots’ top 7 building blocks?19:00-How did this win change fans perspective of the Patriots’ playoff chances?30:00-John McClain from the Houston Chronicle previews Patriots-TexansWatch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=guJOL4Xvj8Y&feature=youtu.be 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.
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Nov 16, 2020 • 32min

The Aftermath: Was Patriots win over the Ravens a one-off?

Tom Curran and Phil Perry react to the Patriots upsetting the Ravens. Does this win prove the Patriots have what it takes to be a legit playoff contender?2:00-Does a win over the Ravens prove the Patriots can be a playoff team?7:00-Perry: Cam Newton showed real improvement vs Ravens9:30-What was the biggest reason for Cam Newton’s production on offense?18:00-Impact of rookies and UDFA’s against BaltimoreWatch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/gw8JwQ9EkT8 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.
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Nov 12, 2020 • 39min

Lamar Jackson is the one that got away so don’t lose Cam Newton

Matt Cassel joins Tom Curran and Phil Perry to debate whether the Patriots made a mistake not drafting Lamar Jackson in 2018 and if that should be a factor in what they decide to do with Cam Newton after this season. The guys also preview Sunday night's Patriots-Ravens matchup.2:25-Should Cam Newton be part of the Patriots' plans beyond this season?12:15-Did the Pats make a mistake not drafting Lamar Jackson in 2018?25:54-Does the Pats defense have any chance of stopping Lamar Jackson and the Ravens offense?34:17-Can Cam Newton and the offense overcome Baltimore's defense?35:55-Patriots-Ravens game predictionsWatch on YouTube:https://youtu.be/_mlLtRHpsuA 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.
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Nov 10, 2020 • 48min

Patriots may have missed their chance to tank

Tom Curran and Phil Perry discuss the Patriots' thrilling 30-27 win over the New York Jets. Should we even be happy with the result? Later, Tom is joined by Pete Thamel of Yahoo Sports to talk about the top quarterbacks in the upcoming NFL Draft.0:48 - Tom and Phil answer the question we really want to know after the Patriots defeated the Jets in Week 9: Would we have rather had them lose?9:05 - Did we learn anything positive about this Patriots team from the win? Tom and Phil get into a heated debate about the skill level of the Pats secondary.22:08 - After Cam Newton's solid performance in the win, have we changed our minds about wanting him in New England next season?30:52 - Tom is joined by Pete Thamel, who covers college football for Yahoo Sports and targets three QBs in the upcoming NFL Draft: Trevor Lawrence, Justin Fields and Trey Lance.40:38 - Pete discusses how the scouting process has been impacted by COVID-19 and how that could make for some interesting draft results next year. 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.
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Nov 5, 2020 • 45min

Patriots problems can all be traced to planning

Matt Cassel joins Tom Curran and Phil Perry to preview the Patriots-Jets matchup and debate whether Sam Darnold would be a good fit for the Patriots. Tony Dungy joins to discuss the Patriots’ struggles and his confidence in their future.1:00-Did the Patriots ever have a real succession plan for Tom Brady?6:30-Did Matt Cassel ruin how the Patriots view quarterbacks?15:30-Is Sam Darnold a good fit for the Patriots?26:00-Is it safe to say Jarrett Stidham is not the future?28:30-Tony Dungy on the state of the Patriots and their futureWatch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/SO5Qk8kS8_8 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.

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