Tom Curran’s Patriots Talk Podcast

Tom Curran and Phil Perry preview the Patriots’ upcoming matchup against Josh Allen and the Bills on Sunday. Later, they debate whether the Patriots should target a ‘football overlord’ this offseason.2:00-Our wish list for the Patriots on Sunday9:00-Getting Jerod Mayo and Alex Van Pelt on the same page15:00-Should the Patriots hire a ‘football overlord’ this offseason? WATCH every episode of the Patriots Talk podcast on YouTubeFollow NBC Sports Boston:NBCSportsBoston.comX @NBCSpatriotsFacebookInstagramTikTok

Tom Curran talks with Scott Pioli to get an inside perspective of how the Patriots evaluate their organization at the end of the season and what changes may need to be made with their staff and roster. Later, we get Scott’s reaction to Bill Belichick joining UNC. 3:00-What was Scott Pioli’s experience with the Krafts?12:00-What would Pioli’s plan be for the Patriots?27:00- Reaction to Bill Belichick coaching at UNC30:30-Should the Patriots draft Travis Hunter? WATCH every episode of the Patriots Talk podcast on YouTubeFollow NBC Sports Boston:NBCSportsBoston.comX @NBCSpatriotsFacebookInstagramTikTok

Tom Curran and Phil Perry break down the Patriots 30-17 loss to the Arizona Cardinals. How concerning is the frustration with Alex Van Pelt’s play calling? They also discuss Jerod Mayo’s postgame comments after the loss. 1:00-Initial reactions to the loss3:00-Frustration boiling with Alex Van Pelt’s play calls?23:00-Who deserves the blame? WATCH every episode of the Patriots Talk podcast on YouTubeFollow NBC Sports Boston:NBCSportsBoston.comX @NBCSpatriotsFacebookInstagramTikTok

Boston College head coach Bill O'Brien joins Tom Curran to discuss Bill Belichick's surprising move to college football. They discuss how Belichick will impact the ACC and how he will change as a coach. O'Brien also previews his team's upcoming appearance in The Pinstripe Bowl. 1:00 - Looking ahead to BC vs. Nebraska in The Pinstripe Bowl5:30 - Is O'Brien surprised by Belichick's move? 10:30 - How will Belichick change as a coach? WATCH every episode of the Patriots Talk podcast on YouTubeFollow NBC Sports Boston:NBCSportsBoston.comX @NBCSpatriotsFacebookInstagramTikTok

Tom Curran and Mike Giardi discuss Drake Maye’s comments on Wednesday about being motivated to get the Patriots back to the playoffs next season. And is Jerod Mayo really coaching for his job in the next four games?   1:00-Drake Maye’s urgency to make the Patriots a playoff team next year  8:00-Expecations for the final four games  10:00-Is Jerod Mayo really coaching for his job?  20:00-Is Mike Vrabel the best option to replace Mayo?    WATCH every episode of the Patriots Talk podcast on YouTubeFollow NBC Sports Boston:NBCSportsBoston.comX @NBCSpatriotsFacebookInstagramTikTok

Tom Curran and Phil Perry discuss Bill Belichick's pursuit to take over North Carolina Tar Heels football. They talk about why Belichick might want this opportunity and whether it would be the right decision at this point in his career. They also get into Jerod Mayo's future in New England1:00 - Breaking down Belichick's interest in becoming UNC coach 12:00 - Would this be the right move for Belichick? 28:30 - Examining Jerod Mayo's future with the Patriots WATCH every episode of the Patriots Talk podcast on YouTubeFollow NBC Sports Boston:NBCSportsBoston.comX @NBCSpatriotsFacebookInstagramTikTok

Tom Curran sits down with Jerod Mayo to discuss a variety of topics around his first year as head coach of the New England Patriots. 1:00-Has the job been harder than you expected it to be?6:00-Has the media scrutiny been tough to deal with?10:40-What conversations with ownership have been like this year12:25-Rapid fire questions for Mayo  WATCH every episode of the Patriots Talk podcast on YouTubeFollow NBC Sports Boston:NBCSportsBoston.comX @NBCSpatriotsFacebookInstagramTikTok

Tom Curran and Phil Perry react to the Patriots' 25-24 loss to the Indianapolis Colts to fall to 3-10 heading into the BYE. Mental mistakes, unaggressive coaching and a 19-play TD drive by Anthony Richardson and Indy's offense in the final minutes of the game doomed New England. 5:50- Did the Patriots give this game away with costly mistakes?8:20- Is cautious coaching the real issue with this team?15:45- Was sending Joey Slye out there to attempt a 68-yard field goal in the final seconds the right move?18:50- Does this defensive performance do anything to get DeMarcus Covington off the hot seat?29:25- Phil breaks down what caused some of the biggest mistakes for New England in the loss36:15- Stock Watch for Week 13 WATCH every episode of the Patriots Talk podcast on YouTubeFollow NBC Sports Boston:NBCSportsBoston.comX @NBCSpatriotsFacebookInstagramTikTok

How much is pass-protection holding back Drake Maye? Tom Curran and Phil Perry examine how the Patriots addressed their offensive line this offseason, and whether ownership and fans have confidence they can fix it going forward. 1:00-Is the Patriots offensive line holding them hostage?6:00-How much leash does Eliot Wolf deserve?16:00-What's your confidence the Patriots will fix the issues that plagued them against the Dolphins?18:30-Patriots-Colts preview WATCH every episode of the Patriots Talk podcast on YouTubeFollow NBC Sports Boston:NBCSportsBoston.comX @NBCSpatriotsFacebookInstagramTikTok

After a discouraging loss to the Miami Dolphins, Tom Curran and Phil Perry discuss the team's lack of progress, the failures of the organization and the team's sense of urgency twelve weeks into the season.1:00 - What was the mood in the locker room after the Miami loss?6:00 - Breaking down the Patriots' lack of identity and organizational failures 20:00 - Have the players lost their sense of urgency this season?      WATCH every episode of the Patriots Talk podcast on YouTubeFollow NBC Sports Boston:NBCSportsBoston.comX @NBCSpatriotsFacebookInstagramTikTok