Tom Curran’s Patriots Talk Podcast

1:00- Phil Perry and Tom Curran break down why signing Cam Newton is a win-win for the Patriots7:30- Darin Gantt of ProFootball Talk breaks down the potential of Cam Newton with the Patriots20:00- Is the offer the Patriots made for Cam insulting?23:00- Chris Simms of PFT explains why he had Cam Newton as his #10 QB before Patriots acquired him29:00- Simms ‘Patriots are built better to play Cam Newton style of football than Tom Brady style”32:30- Does Stidham have a shot at being Cam out for starter role? 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.

2:30- Darren Urban, ArizonaCardinals.com, on what to expect from Damiere Byrd9:00- Is Adrian Phillips the most likely free agent to make an impact next year for the Patriots?10:30- Jeff Miller of the LA Times on potential of Adrian Phillips17:00- Rick Stroud of the Tampa Bay Times on Danny Vitale and Beau Allen24:00- Stroud: Gronkowski family ‘shocked’ he returned to play 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.

2:00- How did relationships between the Krafts and Mass. General Hospital help get the New England Revolution back on the field?5:00- New England Revolution Goalkeeper Matt Turner discusses the team getting back to practice6:00- How nervous was Matt to return to the field? 8:00-Matt explains what steps each player takes before taking the field10:30- How did time off impact the Revolution players conditioning? 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- Tom Currran discusses his column ‘I’m done looking for excuses to stay silent’8:00- Benjamin Watson admits he is ‘searching for answers’ following the killing of George Floyd13:00- Watson, ‘We need people to speak out, only when they have something productive to say’18:40- Will NFL players be unified in their signs of demonstration of protest, and will NFL & owners be more receptive? 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 and Phil Perry go around the NFL to get perspectives on where the rest of the league stands and what opponents think about the current state of the Patriots. Reporters covering the Browns, Steelers, Titans, Texans and Lions offer their insight as teams get ready for the 2020 season.1:15 – Mary Kay Cabot joins Tom to discuss the Cleveland Browns. Topics include: how close the team was to hiring Josh McDaniels and if the Odell Beckham Jr.-to-New England rumors are dead.11:08 – Ed Bouchette joins Tom to discuss the Pittsburgh Steelers. Topics include: the excitement level in Pittsburgh now that Tom Brady has left New England and whether Ben Roethlisberger can return to an elite level.22:46 – Joe Rexrode joins Phil to discuss the Tennessee Titans. Topics include: the reasons for Mike Vrabel’s coaching success and if the team was right to choose Ryan Tannehill over Tom Brady this offseason.30:11 – John McClain joins Tom to discuss the Houston Texans. Topics include: what John thinks of Jarrett Stidham after watching him at Baylor and why Bill O’Brien traded DeAndre Hopkins.39:32 – Justin Rogers joins Phil to discuss the Detroit Lions. Topics include: if Matt Patricia is on the ‘hot seat’ as head coach and the odds Matthew Stafford ends his career outside of Detroit. 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 breaks down the failing grade he gave to the Patriots for their offseason before being joined by NFL Network's Judy Battista. The two discuss how the league will deal with the early stages of a reopen, the possible inequities that teams may face and how the season schedule could be impacted.1:13 - Tom explains why he gave the Patriots an 'F' for their offseason grade.9:16 - Judy Battista of the NFL Network and NFL.com jumps on to discuss the details of the NFL's first steps for a reopen. How will teams operate their facilities and deal with staff and media?20:06 - Tom and Judy discuss how certain teams could be at a disadvantage because of their geography and how hard their region was hit by COVID-19.25:22 - How will the NFL's reopening procedures compare to those of different major sports leagues?31:31 - Finally, Tom and Judy talk about how the season schedule could be impacted and what the league is prepared to do to avoid delays. 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 and Phil Perry discuss the financial reason why the Patriots are happy to be rid of an elite quarterback. The two later support Tom Brady's 2019 campaign in a round of "Wanna fight about it?!" Finally, a trio of reporters covering other teams (Giants, Lions and 49ers) join Tom and Phil to discuss a variety of topics.2:30 - Tom and Phil discuss why the Patriots are happy to be out of the elite QB game and how cap hits at the position affect teams differently.27:45 - It's the debut of "Wanna fight about it?!" Tom, Phil, Jeff "Cap" Capotosto, and DJ Bean get into a heated debate about how much blame Tom Brady deserves for the 2019 season.39:15 - Justin Rogers of The Detroit News joins Phil to talk about how the "Patriot way" has crept into the Lions organization since Matt Patricia arrived.46:15 - Tom is joined by Bob Glauber, Giants reporter for Newsday, to talk about what he expects from Joe Judge in his first season as Giants head coach.56:10 - Phil is joined by NBC Sports Bay Area 49ers insider Matt Maiocco to discuss how close the 49ers were to landing Tom Brady this offseason and what that means for Jimmy Garoppolo. 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.

1:30-Phil Perry joins to break down the Patriots schedule15:20- If COVID-19 impacts regular season, how would it impact Patriots schedule?19:30- How much will lost offseason stunt Jarrett Stidham’s growth?26:00-Sam Mellinger of the Kansas City Star: without Brady on Patriots, is it all Chiefs and Ravens in AFC?37:45- Armando Salguero of the Miami Herald: Did the Dolphins win the offseason? How will it translate in the regular season? 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 goes through the results of a Twitter poll he posted meant to gauge Patriots fans' post-Brady sentiments. He also touches on the passing of Don Shula and the legendary coach's relationship with Bill Belichick. Phil Perry jumps on to talk Kyle Dugger and the departure of Monti Ossenfort. Finally, Tom catches up with Manish Mehta and Tim Graham to get Patriots opposing views.1:24 - Tom breaks down the results of his Twitter poll, which asked the following: Tom Brady now plays for the Buccaneers. How does your relationship with him proceed?7:19 - Tom shares a handful of past quotes from Don Shula on the Patriots to get a glimpse at how the hall-of-fame coach's relationship with Bill Belichick changed over time.14:26 - Phil Perry joins Tom to discuss what he learned about Kyle Dugger from Lenoir-Rhyne defensive coordinator Joel Taylor. Tom and Phil also talk about how Patriots college scouting director Monti Ossenfort's departure will affect the organization.38:00 - Manish Mehta of the New York Daily News joins Tom for the Jets opposing view on the quarterbacks in the AFC East, the Patriots potentially losing the division crown and who the Jets next head coach should be.44:44 - Tim Graham of the Athletic in Buffalo is next, giving the Bills opposing view on becoming a playoff contender, a new mentality inside the organization and the hopeful evolution of Josh Allen. 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.

2:30 - Tom Curran explains why Patriots fans will forever keep Bill Parcells out of the Patriots Hall of Fame, regardless of if that's right.10:00 - With Andy Dalton being released by the Bengals and the Patriots looking for some stability at QB, are the two a match? Tom says no way.15:00 - Phil Perry joins Tom to discuss the Patriots roster after the dust has settled following the draft and a handful of free agents were signed by the team.29:07 - Tom gives a quick sendoff to James Develin before him and Phil discuss the state of the Patriots defense. 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.