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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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Tom Curran and Albert Breer discuss the differences in how the Patriots and Commanders handled their rookie QB. What can the Patriots do to get the most out of Drake Maye.1:00-Comparing the handling of Drake Maye to Jayden Daniels6:00-Can the Patriots learn from what the Commanders did with Daniels?13:00-Is Jerod Mayo off the hot seat? 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' 24-21 loss to the Buffalo Bills. New England got off to a quick 14-0 lead, but bad turnovers and questionable decision-making cost the team late in a winnable game... so what do we make of it? 1:00- What should our takeaway be after the Patriots kept it close, but came up short against one of the best teams in the NFL? Did the coaching staff do enough to earn a vote of confidence for next season?9:20- What do you make of some of the questionable coaching decisions?13:25- Was the fumbled screen pass for a TD inside New England’s 15-yard line on Drake Maye or Alex Van Pelt?20:20- Is it fair that the media gives Drake Maye more leeway than they do Jerod Mayo right now?31:00- Stock Watch for Week 16 WATCH every episode of the Patriots Talk podcast on YouTubeFollow NBC Sports Boston:NBCSportsBoston.comX @NBCSpatriotsFacebookInstagramTikTok
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
The Patriots undoubtedly have an asset in Drake Maye, so how do they maximize his potential? Tom Curran and Phil Perry debate how the Patriots’ offensive scheme can adapt to benefit their rookie QB. Also, of course we preview the Patriots matchup against the Dolphins on Sunday. 1:00-Should the Patriots design more run opportunities for Drake Maye?4:00-Better NFL comp for Maye: Justin Herbert or Josh Allen?11:30-Examining the Patriots’ early-game success on offense16:30-Just how much has the draft hurt the Patriots?20:00-Patriots-Dolphins preview WATCH every episode of the Patriots Talk podcast on YouTubeFollow NBC Sports Boston:NBCSportsBoston.comX @NBCSpatriotsFacebookInstagramTikTok
Tom Curran talks with Ben Baldwin who runs the Computer Cowboy account on X to get his opinion on what the numbers say about the protection Drake Maye is getting and whether the Patriots should be more aggressive on 4th down going forward. Later, we catch up with Joe Cardona for another round of irrelevant questions.1:30-Ben Baldwin explains how the Patriots pass protection stacks up against the rest of the NFL6:00-Should the Patriots let Drake Maye run more?13:30-Maximizing Maye being on a rookie contract18:15-Irrelevant questions with Joe Cardona WATCH every episode of the Patriots Talk podcast on YouTubeFollow NBC Sports Boston:NBCSportsBoston.comX @NBCSpatriotsFacebookInstagramTikTok
Tom E. Curran and Phil Perry react to the Patriots' 28-22 loss to the Rams. New England had several costly mistakes, including Drake Maye's game-ending interception, and "11 minutes from hell" for the defense in the middle of the game that saw the unit allow four touchdowns on five drives. 6:00- Phil breaks down why that 11 minutes cost the team the win10:05- What happened on Ja'Lynn Polk's 4th down false start penalty late in the game?12:35- Dissecting some of the coaching staff's questionable decision-making27:40- Reacting to Sean McVay's praise for Christian Gonzalez and Drake Maye after the game29:20- Stock Watch for Week 11 WATCH every episode of the Patriots Talk podcast on YouTubeFollow NBC Sports Boston:NBCSportsBoston.comX @NBCSpatriotsFacebookInstagramTikTok
How do the Patriots maximize the talent of Drake Maye? Tom Curran and Phil Perry debate that and the future of Alex Van Pelt. Later, Chris Long joins to discuss how important culture is in today’s NFL and what his experience has been like working with Bill Belichick.1:30-Would it be counterproductive to move on from Alex Van Pelt?12:00-What can the Patriots learn from the Rams’ team building?22:30-Chris Long on what type of coach works in today’s NFL40:00-What's it like working with Bill Belichick the TV personality?YT: https://youtu.be/Kx_Nj2TQX_kCheck out Chris Long's podcast: https://greenlightpodcast.org/ WATCH every episode of the Patriots Talk podcast on YouTubeFollow NBC Sports Boston:NBCSportsBoston.comX @NBCSpatriotsFacebookInstagramTikTok
The Patriots get back on track with a win over the Bears; how much will it impact their confidence going forward? Tom Curran and Brian Hoyer debate that and discuss what they’ve seen in the leadership from Drake Maye and his potential to be a franchise QB.1:00-Was the win over the Bears validation for Jerod Mayo?5:45-Where is Drake Maye on the franchise QB curve?9:00-Assessing the offense being installed by Alex Van Pelt15:30-In what areas are the Patriots better than last year? WATCH every episode of the Patriots Talk podcast on YouTubeFollow NBC Sports Boston:NBCSportsBoston.comX @NBCSpatriotsFacebookInstagramTikTok
Tom E. Curran and Phil Perry react to a surprisingly dominant, all-around 19-3 Patriots’ win over the Bears. The guys discuss whether the win is a sign the team is finally on the upswing and react to an impressive performance by Drake Maye on and off the field.3:10- Phil shares his thoughts on a ‘jubilant’ Patriots locker room, and a ‘tumultuous’ Bears team7:00- Does this win mean the Patriots are finally on the upswing?14:45- How impressed were you with Drake Maye’s performance?18:55- Drake Maye’s leadership ability is starting to come into focus24:00- Stock Watch for Week 10 WATCH every episode of the Patriots Talk podcast on YouTubeFollow NBC Sports Boston:NBCSportsBoston.comX @NBCSpatriotsFacebookInstagramTikTok
NBC Sports’ Chris Simms joins Tom Curran to share why he’s been pleasantly surprised by what he’s seen from Drake Maye so far this year after having him ranked sixth among the QBs in last year’s draft. 2:20- Chris Simms breaks down what’s impressed him about Drake Maye’s development so far in his rookie year and what the QB still needs to work on6:55- How hampered is Maye by the lack of offensive talent around him?8:25- How do you feel about Alex Van Pelt and his offensive scheme? Are outside players going to want to come here next year?10:00- What do you make of the majority of the first round QBs having success as rookies?14:00- What do you expect to see in Patriots-Bears on Sunday? WATCH every episode of the Patriots Talk podcast on YouTubeFollow NBC Sports Boston:NBCSportsBoston.comX @NBCSpatriotsFacebookInstagramTikTok
CBS Sports commentator and former Patriot Jason McCourty joins Tom Curran to share his thoughts on Jerod Mayo’s first season as head coach and why the team has ‘a guy’ in Drake Maye at QB. 1:00- What would Jason tell Jerod Mayo about coaching a team that isn’t competing for a playoff spot?6:45- How hard is it as a player to keep your focus when your team isn’t playing well and is out of the playoff hunt early?7:55- Is resetting following Bill Belichick going to be harder than the team expected?10:55- Jason shares his thoughts on Drake Maye so far in his rookie season13:00- Are you surprised all three of the top rookie QBs looks like they can play? Did the Patriots get the best QB for them in Maye? WATCH every episode of the Patriots Talk podcast on YouTubeFollow NBC Sports Boston:NBCSportsBoston.comX @NBCSpatriotsFacebookInstagramTikTok
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Mark Scholz

this episode is cringe worthy with the amount of lipstick you put on Mayo. we all know you had a podcast together. CALL IT HOW IT IS TOM!!

Dec 7th
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Tim Langlois

He 100 percent called bill a mentor. Curran only hears what he wants to hear.

Jan 18th
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Rhodes Rants & John Matrixx

Great shows guys

Sep 7th
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Tim Langlois

Geeze Tom, we get it. Brady good Belichick bad 🙄. Get over it.

Sep 22nd
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Thomas Alan Rugg

Terrible Ad Placement...Hire people?

Sep 25th
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fledge2k

Great football talk, info and guests.

Sep 10th
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Andre Brown

Great interview Tom E.! Providing nice insight into what makes Edelman so great. Lookin' forward to the draft.

Apr 10th
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Gerry Hickey

Great sports talk. So sick of most shows that spend most of the show about drama instead of sports

Apr 18th
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