

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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Sep 15, 2020 • 55min
Great start for Cam Newton, now can the Patriots keep it up?
Tom E. Curran and Phil Perry debate just how much the Patriots will be able to use Cam Newton as a runner this season. Chris Simms joins the podcast to react to the Patriots’ win over the Dolphins, and debate whether the offense can keep it up. 1:30-Will the Patriots be able to sustain running with Cam?5:30-How different does Patriots’ offense look without Cam running?17:40-Chris Simms on why he had Cam #10 in his QB rankings before signing with Patriots20:30-Simms on the potential of the Patriots’ offense23:35-Is everyone overreacting to Brady’s first game with the Bucs?Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/efG3ofg1rAw
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Sep 14, 2020 • 26min
Who gets more credit for the Patriots’ first win, offense or defense?
Tom E. Curran and Phil Perry give their postgame breakdown of the Patriots’ 21-11 win over the Dolphins.1:00-Patriots show they plan to use Cam Newton as a runner3:50-Biggest takeaways from the Patriots’ defense9:30-Phil Perry on being in a fan-less Gillette Stadium11:00-What to make of Jarrett Stidham being inactive21:30-Will this offense work against the rest of the NFL?Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/cCK0iOReWWU
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Sep 10, 2020 • 48min
Matt Cassel gives his slant on the real impact of Cam Newton
Tom Curran, Phil Perry and Matt Cassel break down just how different this Patriots’ offense will look under Cam Newton. Will Josh McDaniels and Bill Belichick take advantage of the element of surprise on offense? Also, the guys give their 2020 bold predictions for the Patriots.2:30- Cassel on why Belichick will love having an element of surprise on offense7:00-How creative will Josh McDaniels be with Cam Newton? 9:00-How should the Patriots attack the Dolphins’ defense?12:40-2020 bold predictions for the Patriots23:50-Can Devin Asiasi have a better rookie season than Rob Gronkowski?Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/PUmGdbit4rs
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Sep 9, 2020 • 51min
Josh McDaniels and the element of offensive surprise
Tom Curran & Phil Perry discuss how Josh McDaniels can use the element of surprise to the Patriots’ advantage. Could the Patriots’ offense actually be better than last season? Last but not least! Curran’s 2020 NFL predictions.3:30-Do Patriots’ fans have the belly for a rebuild?12:45-How can Josh McDaniels use the element of surprise to Patriots’ advantage?19:30-Why the Patriots’ offense could actually be better than last season 23:30-How often will the Patriots run with Cam?36:30-2020 Foresight: Curran’s NFL predictionsWatch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/kgX8zmcnizk
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Sep 3, 2020 • 59min
Mohamed Sanu release illustrates Pats futility at WR | State of the AFC East
Tom Curran and Phil Perry react to the Patriots releasing Mohamed Sanu, who steps up with Sanu gone? We also talk with writers from each team in the AFC East to discuss their level of confidence heading into the season. 1:30-Patriots release Mohamed Sanu, are they better off without him?7:30-Which WR on the roster steps up with Sanu out?26:30-Omar Kelly of the South Florida Sun-Sentinel, is Miami finally ready to challenge the Patriots?37:30-Manish Mehta, can the Jets break their playoff drought?47:00-Matthew Fairburn from the Athletic breaks down the confidence in Josh Allen in BuffaloWatch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/7TuHbMAh63g
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Aug 31, 2020 • 56min
Behind the scenes with Jeff Benedict, author of newly-released book The Dynasty
Tom E. Curran and Michael Holley talk with author Jeff Benedict. Jeff details his new book, The Dynasty, that gives the definitive inside story of the New England Patriots-the greatest sports dynasty of the 21st century. 2:00-Jeff details the ending scenes of the book, including meeting at Kraft’s house where Brady explained he was not returning8:00-Is Belichick misunderstood or mischaracterized? 19:50-Did Kraft & Brady’s relationship get in the way of how Belichick does business?39:45- Benedict on the ‘gentleman’s agreement’ made in 2010 for Brady50:45-Is the Patriots Dynasty the ultimate ‘underdog story?’Watch on YouTube:https://youtu.be/YgTHuUcDYY4
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Aug 28, 2020 • 40min
McCourtys battle feelings of 'hopelessness' after Kenosha shooting
Tom Curran addresses Patriots fans in an episode focused on both football and something much bigger than the sport. Devin and Jason McCourty both express how they're feeling in the aftermath of the shooting of Jacob Blake. Cam Newton talks about his role as a leader on the Patriots and Tom runs through who popped in the most recent practice.0:59 - Tom talks about the historic week in sports, as professional athletes continue to speak out about social justice in the United States and prove to be some of the most important voices in the nation.8:34 - Devin McCourty talks about the 'heartbreaking' events that unfolded in Kenosha, WI earlier in the week and how he's struggled to figure out what the right thing to do is: to play or not to play.12:29 - Jason McCourty also opens up and discusses his mixed feelings about practicing this week and how helpless he feels about the nation's inability to find an answer for its current problems.19:05 - Cam Newton talks about establishing himself as a leader on the Patriots as Tom breaks down the QB's week at practice.30:51 - Who popped and who dropped this week at practice? Tom talks about the performance of Damien Harris, N'Keal Harry and Deatrich Wise.
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Aug 26, 2020 • 55min
Patriots can’t keep playing the waiting game with N’Keal Harry
Tom E. Curran and Phil Perry debate how long the Patriots can wait on N’Keal Harry to show what he is capable of. They also break down the good & bad of Cam Newton’s recent practices, and debate whether the Patriots should pursue Earl Thomas. 1:00-Why the Patriots can’t keep playing the waiting game with N’Keal Harry19:30-QB competition is over right? Was it ever a competition?28:00-Good & Bad of Cam Newton’s last few practices34:00-Should the Patriots pursue Earl Thomas?Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/xzivlFM3Piw
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Aug 21, 2020 • 33min
Does Stidham’s injury make Cam the winner in the QB race?
8:00-What does Stidham’s injury mean for Cam Newton?15:30-How costly is N’Keal Harry missing 3 practices?19:00-Tom & Phil bet on which TE has more catches this season22:30-Belichick praises Gunner Olszewski, can he really make an impact?Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/OQQ9CI1f-io
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Aug 19, 2020 • 32min
Patriots QB Race-Why Not Use Both??
1:30-3 things that stood out in the first 3 Patriots practices4:00-Good & bad from Newton and Stidham 12:00-How will Belichick divvy up the QB reps?15:30-Is a Patriots QB platoon scheme feasible?21:00-Popping and dropping, who has looked good at camp?Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/n3n_VNKTBsU
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