

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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Jan 30, 2020 • 36min
Tom Brady speculation hijacks Super Bowl: Chargers out?
Tom Brady speculation has hijacked the Super Bowl. Tom E. Curran and Phil Perry are down in Miami to get the latest surrounding where Tom Brady will end up. They talk with former Charger Nick Hardwick on why Brady going to the Chargers is not likely. 1:00 - Just how much has ‘Brady watch’ taken over radio row at the Super Bowl?6:00 - Scott Pioli discusses how he would feel if Tom Brady played for another team, and explains what he wants most for Tom.6:45 - Cam Heyward gives explains why he wants Tom Brady to leave because ‘he’s terrorized the AFC enough’9:30 - Tom explains why the ‘Tom Brady brand’ does not matter in where he ends up going.11:00 - How long can the Patriots hold out and what for Tom to make a decision?12:30 - Former San Diego Charger center, Nick Hardwick joins the podcast and explains why he doesn’t think there’s a chance that Tom Brady chooses to join the Chargers16:00 - Could Brady end up disappointed with his options if he chooses not to return to the Patriots?19:30 - Willie McGinest gives his opinion on if he thinks Bill Belichick already has his mind made up about the Patriots QB position.21:30 - Willie explains why he expects Tom Brady to make the best decision for his family & brand.26:30 - Kyle Shanahan opens up about how the deal went down when the Patriots traded away Jimmy Garoppolo31:30 - Was Belichick being a ‘nice guy’ by setting up Garoppolo with a good team? 32:30 - Will Belichick ever ‘come clean’ on why he traded Jimmy G where he did?
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Jan 28, 2020 • 28min
Jacoby Brissett, was it a blessing or a curse to share QB room with Brady & Jimmy G?
2:00 - Tom Curran & Phil Perry ‘set the table’ for what’s to come from their content this week from Miami at the Super Bowl.8:00 - Today marks the 20th anniversary of Bill Belichick becoming the Patriots head coach. Looking back on the decision that changed the history of the team. 10:00 - Charlie Weis reflects back on the decision to hire Bill Belichick, and how it ultimately changed the Patriots for good.12:00 - Tom talks with Jacoby Brissett, Jacoby explains how proud he is to see Jimmy Garoppolo in the Super Bowl.14:30 - Does Jacoby think it was a blessing or a curse to play with Tom Brady and Jimmy G?17:00 - How hard was Tom Brady on Jimmy & Jacoby during their time with the Patriots?21:00 - Brissett reflects back on how shocked he was to be traded by the Patriots
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Jan 21, 2020 • 44min
A Patriots reboot worked in 2010. Will it work now?
1:25 - Tom Curran goes back to the 2009 Patriots season, analyzing what led to the team's failure and how the 2019 team failed in a similar way.10:09 - Tom takes a look at what the team looked like in 2010 and reviews the Patriots' draft selections from 2008 though 2012, many of which contributed to the team's second dynasty.16:48 - Phil Perry joins Tom to talk about the biggest issue that faces the Patriots as they attempt their current reboot: age. The 2020 Patriots will likely have the oldest roster in the NFL.20:55 - Tom and Phil compare the draft selections from 2008 through 2012 to those from 2015-2018.31:53 - What do the next few months look like for the Patriots as a pivotal draft approaches? And how does Tom's Brady's situation affect their draft strategy?
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Jan 16, 2020 • 53min
What exactly are the Patriots up to right now? | Mike Camerlengo on his viral breakdown videos
1:16 - Tom and Phil discuss what it means that Patriots scouting director Monti Ossenfort is interviewing for the open Browns GM position.6:10 - How will Bill Belichick approach Nick Caserio's decision making if Caserio could be gone after this season?9:46 - The silver lining of the Patriots being eliminated from the playoffs so early: more time to prepare. Tom and Phil discuss how important it is for the Patriots to use this time efficiently.24:19 - Tom and Phil give their predictions for this weekend's upcoming AFC and NFC Championship Games.32:22 - Tom is joined by Massachusetts native, comedy writer and creator of 60 Second Classics Mike Camerlengo. The two discuss Mike's background, his work and the Patriots 2019 season.
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Jan 14, 2020 • 44min
Why McDaniels in Cleveland didn't happen | No house in CT for Brady, what's he up to?
3:32 - Tom Curran and Phil Perry discuss why Josh McDaniels didn't end up in Cleveland. Will the decision by the Browns prove to be yet another terrible one that could continue to bury the franchise?8:04 - Now that we know McDaniels is staying in New England, how will he address the Patriots offense? He still has the same weapons he had in 2019 and is facing the possibility of Tom Brady not returning.15:41 - Tom and Phil discuss whether or not it's better for Josh McDaniels' future success if Tom Brady returns to the Patriots in 2020.24:31 - Greg Bedard from Boston Sports Journal has mentioned that it's a possibility that Bill Belichick walks this season. Tom give his take on whether or not there's even a chance that happens.27:44 - Now that we've really seen what Jimmy Garoppolo can do on a bigger stage, should the Patriots have seller's remorse? Tom has one criticism of the situation.36:58 - Tom and Phil discuss what Tom Brady is likely doing in the weeks leading up to his pending free agency.
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Jan 9, 2020 • 42min
Solving the Tom Brady contract puzzle. Is it even possible?
1:48 - Tom Curran and Phil Perry discuss what seems like an impossible problem for the Patriots: How to retain Tom Brady, make sure he's happy with his contract and still put the team in a position to win.11:29 - Over the past few seasons it appears that Tom Brady has been less and less involved in the Patriots plans. Tom explains how the team does this with players as they approach the end of their time in New England. How does that affect what the Patriots decide to pay him?20:41 - Since Tom Brady's Instagram post essentially confirmed he won't be retiring, so what teams are likely to reach out to TB12 and make him their quarterback?24:57 - Phil ranks his top-five Patriot free agents and discusses with Tom how important (or not) it is for the Pats to keep them in New England. 36:35 - Josh McDaniels has his interview with the Browns Friday and while he has an opportunity to be in charge of his own squad, is Cleveland really the right spot for him?
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Jan 7, 2020 • 44min
What did Tom Brady mean by 'hopefully unlikely' to retire?
Tom Curran breaks down the fallout of the Patriots loss in the Wild Card round against the Tennessee Titans, addressing where Josh McDaniels might end up, the Patriots inability to effectively supplement their offense and what Tom Brady plans on doing in 2020.1:15 - Tom sets the table, explaining the situation Josh McDaniels has found himself in after the Giants and Panthers both chose other head coaching candidates over him.3:51 - Phil Perry joins Tom to give his opinion on the McDaniels situation, thinking that he should stay in New England. Tom disagrees, thinking that it's time for him to move on.12:20 - What about the rest of the Patriots coaching staff? Joe Judge has taken the head coach position in New York and the Pats still don't technically have a defensive coordinator.16:38 - So did McDaniels actually have a good 2019 season? Tom gives the Patriots a grade on how they did bringing in personnel this year.32:05 - Tom Brady said he it was "hopefully unlikely" that he retires this offseason. What could he have meant by that and what is he looking for from the Patriots?
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Jan 2, 2020 • 45min
Digging deep on Tom Brady's presser prior to tilt with Titans
Tom Curran and Phil Perry analyze some of Tom Brady's answers from his press conference leading up to the Patriots first-round showdown with the Tennessee Titans.1:18 - Is Brady nostalgic about this possibly being his last game with the Patriots and at Gillette Stadium? TB12 is laser-focused on the game.8:34 - How confident does Brady feel in his team's ability to pull out a win against the Titans?11:48 - Has he been working on his mechanics since the Pats' loss to the Dolphins?18:04 - It could be more than just Brady heading out of town at the conclusion of this season. How does he feel about that?20:45 - Josh McDaniels will likely be the head coach of another organization next season. Tom and Phil discuss how we've seen this before, where McDaniels might end up and what he should be looking for himself.32:24 - Breaking down New England's matchup with the Titans: Tom and Phil explain who has the advantage in each phase of the game and they make their final predictions.
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Jan 1, 2020 • 55min
Best Patriots sound bites of the 2010s
Tom Curran takes us through the decade in Patriots history, one sound bite at a time.2:14 - Early 2010s: Wes Welker teasing Rex Ryan, Tedy Bruschi going at Ochocinco, Bill Belichick addressing the Aaron Hernandez situation and more.10:29 - 2014 Season: Drafting Jimmy Garoppolo, "On to Cincinnati," the run the Super Bowl 49 and more.17:36 - Deflategate: The Famed "Mona Lisa Vito" presser, Ted Wells on his report, Robert Kraft losing trust in the league and more.32:13 - Mid-to-late 2010s Drama: Jimmy G. traded, Malcolm Butler benched, and Josh McDaniels snubs the Colts.44:00 - Decade closes: Fallout from the Super Bowl 52 loss, Brady angry and unappreciated, Gronk's final seasons and more.
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Dec 31, 2019 • 37min
New decade, different Patriots as the playoffs approach
1:06 - Tom Curran gives an update on the state of the Patriots and Tom Brady as they prepare for their first-round matchup with the Tennessee Titans.6:00 - Tom explains his opinion on why Bill Belichick didn't use his timeouts at the end of the first half vs. the Dolphins.9:42 - Matt Cassel joins Tom to discuss what the Patriot can expect to see from the Titans offense.14:06 - The Titans young receivers have proven themselves this season. So why can't the Patriots get the same production out of their young drafted receivers?19:42 - Matt explains what the Titans defense does well and how Mike Vrabel and Dean Pees' familiarity with the Patriots will benefit Tennessee. Also, where do the Patriots have an advantage?25:40 - Why did Tom Brady look so great against the Bills and then struggle against the Dolphins?31:02 - Matt gives his thoughts on Belichick's decision not to use the timeouts against the Dolphins. Tom wonders if the decision was damaging to the offense's confidence.
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