Tom Curran’s Patriots Talk Podcast

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Tom E. Curran and Phil Perry break down the burning questions surrounding the Patriots as they begin training camp, and give their BOLD predictions for the 2020 season.1:00-Breaking down the burning questions surrounding the Patriots4:00-Phil explains why the Patriots should explore using the triple option9:00-How concerned should fans be about the Patriots LB core?15:00-Bold predictions for 2020 season28:45:Training camp position battles to watchWatch on Youtube: https://youtu.be/A1Epwj4_ooQ 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.

5:50-Don Yee on NCAA valuing money over players10:30-Is an NFL G-League a possibility?14:55-Don Yee explains the concept of Hub football23:00-Why Malcolm Butler is the perfect example of who can benefit from Hub football40:50-How NCAA players ‘finding their voice’ will influence changesWatch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/kGCxClLE2yA 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.

1:00- More than 60 players opt-out, no team more affected than the Patriots4:00- How much different will the Patriots defense be next season?10:30-Power rankings in the AFC East following opt-outs18:10- Debate: Will the Patriots offense be “fun to watch?”21:210-Takeaways from Tom Brady introductory press conference30:00- Perry on why Brady may struggle with the BucsWatch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/9lr4QbLfEd8 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.

1:00- Patriots gain over $9M in cap space, what will they do with it?8:00- With new cap space, does Cam Newton deserve a raise?13:00- Devin McCourty unhappy with NFL for changing opt-out deadline19:50- How many Patriots will decide to opt out?23:20- Will NFL have similar issues as MLB?Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/MK9B_NXZ0nU 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 Phil Perry to discuss the Patriots cap space situation in the wake of a handful of players opting out of the 2020 season. The two also discuss the holes left in the roster as well as who was snubbed from the NFL Top 100 list?2:55 - What should the Patriots do with the roughly $25 million in cap space made available after multiple players announced they were opting out of the 2020 season?5:58 - Tom and Phil select a few players they think the Patriots should pursue if they were to spend that cap money now.11:08 - Could this team withstand any more opt outs? Tom and Phil talk about the motivations behind guys choosing not to play this season.17:07 - There's only one Patriot on the player-curated NFL Top 100 list. Did any Pats get snubbed, and what does the lack of New England players on the list mean?Watch the full episode on YouTube! - https://youtu.be/USOoZs0MYGg 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 E. Curran and Phil Perry react to the news that 6 players on the New England Patriots have opted out of the 2020 NFL season. What options do the Patriots have for replacing the players that have opted out?1:00- 6 Patriots have opted out of the 2020 season, will there be more?6:30- Why have the Patriots had the most players to opt out?9:57-Perry explains why it will ‘be impossible to replace Dont’a Hightower’13:00- Who steps up to fill the void of Marcus Cannon?Watch the podcast on YouTube: https://youtu.be/xVWjyHM-rLA 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 Phil Perry to talk about the Patriots whittling down their roster size before getting deep into the ranking of each of New England's positional groups.1:10 - Off the top, Tom and Phil discuss what happens when a player tests positive for Covid-19 during training camp.4:20 - The Patriots cut 10 players over the weekend. Which cuts make sense and which ones are tough to see? Tom and Phil also touch on who should be returning punts in 2020.13:00 - Tom and Phil go through the positional group rankings, starting with positions that are 'highly suspect.'18:40 - Which positional groups fall under 'could be good, probably won't be' and 'could be good, might not be?'29:05 - Getting down to the better positional groups, Tom and Phil discuss the 'OK to good', 'should be really good, but...' and 'elite' bunches.Watch the Podcast on Youtube! - https://youtu.be/TSaBRVrZFQ8 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 E. Curran and Phil Perry discuss some of the key dates for the Patriots returning to training camp, winners and losers if the preseason is eliminated, and whether Belichick can benefit from the 2020 NFL chaos.1:00- Breaking down the key dates of the Patriots returning to camp8:30- Will the NFL and NFLPA be able to figure out the money issues?15:40- Patriots winners & losers if NFL preseason is eliminated27:00-Can Bill Belichick benefit from the 2020 NFL chaos?31:50- Will Belichick treat Cam differently than Brady?Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/XNIOudfW2sQ 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 Safety Will Blackmon about player concerns in returning to play, and whether New England is ready to embrace a player like Cam Newton.8:00- For NFL, NFLPA the hard part still looms-figuring out the money9:30- Is Will Blackmon confident in the players’ safety returning to play?17:00- How will lack of preseason impact teams? 22:30- Will Blackmon on Cam’s motivation to show everyone he is #1 again30:30-Is New England ready to embrace Cam Newton?Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/7LMqvpIYAlw 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.