Tom Curran’s Patriots Talk Podcast

Tom Curran and Phil Perry report from the Patriots final day of mandatory offseason minicamp. Who showed out, and who didn't show up? What impact has A.J. Brown already made on the Patriots offense, and what's it been like seeing him work with Drake Maye? What positions have the biggest need to address this offseason? We hear from A.J. Brown, Zak Kuhr, and Mike Vrabel  00:00 - Day 3 Camp Reaction ...

Tom E. Curran and Phil Perry break down Drake Maye’s performance and more from Day 2 of Patriots minicamp. Drake Maye also spoke to the media, so they take a look at some of his comments. Maye talked about his excitement to play with A.J. Brown, and Tom and Phil give some thoughts on the receiver room. They also take a look at ways Drake Maye has improved since Year 2. 0:00 - Day 2 of Patriots min...

Tom Curran and Phil Perry break down the Patriots first day of mandatory minicamp. We hear from Mike Vrabel and Christian Gonzalez on his desire for a long-term contract extension. Who stood out today, and which of the new players are already making an impression at camp. Also, an update on the absence of draft pick Gabe Jacas.  00:00 - Sound from Camp 03:25 - Gonzalez seeking a large contract ext...

A.J. Brown has arrived in New England. Tom and Phil break down everything that came out of Foxboro today, including Brown’s clear excitement about becoming a Patriot. They discuss whether Mike Vrabel has any concerns about Brown’s reputation as a demanding personality, the surprising comp Josh McDaniels made for Brown and how he looked in his first official practice with the team.   00:00 - A.J. B...

The AJ Brown trade is complete so Tom Curran and Phil Perry break down the Patriots big move. What did the team give up in return, and what should we expect the offense to look like with a true WR1?  00:00 Patriots Trade for AJ Brown 05:30 What does AJ Brown have left in the tank? 09:40 Will Brown want a new contract? 19:20 Are the Eagles happy with the deal? 27:30 What's the Pats offense look lik...

The New England Patriots kicked off OTAs for the 2026 season, and Tom E. Curran and Phil Perry broke down all of the major storylines from Day 1. Mike Vrabel spoke to the media and answered some questions regarding his offseason controversy. Players addressed the rumors surrounding A.J. Brown and what it would mean for the Patriots if they acquired the star wide receiver. Tom & Phil also break dow...

Tom E. Curran and Phil Perry break down the recent trade rumors surrounding A.J. Brown and whether there's interest from other teams around the league. They also discuss expectations for Brown if he were to land in New England, what to make of Kayshon Boutte missing voluntary workouts and Bill Belichick’s recent comments about Tom Brady. 00:00 - Thoughts on chatter around the league about A.J. Bro...

Phil Perry, Tom Giles and Albert Breer break down the Patriots’ 2026 schedule immediately after its release. How difficult does this season look for the Patriots? They discuss predictions, challenging road games and how this season could differ from last year. WATCH every episode of the Patriots Talk podcast on YouTube Follow NBC Sports Boston: NBCSportsBoston.com X @NBCSpatriots Facebook Instagra...

Tom E. Curran and Phil Perry get together to discuss all of the offseason stories that surround the New England Patriots. They hit on the latest from the Mike Vrabel-Dianna Russini story after more videos were released of them two together on a boat. They wonder where this story ends, and could it end with Mike Vrabel not coaching for the Patriots in 2026. Stefon Diggs was also found not guilty on...

Tom Curran is joined by Steve Palazzolo of The 33rd Team to break down the New England Patriots' 2026 NFL Draft class. Which picks did Steve love, and where did the front office take a gamble? Plus, we dive into the AJ Brown trade rumors and how adding a true WR1 changes the ceiling for this offense, Finally, we look around the AFC to see which rivals got stronger and debate the power dynamic betw...

Phil Perry joined Tom E. Curran to evaluate the Patriots 2026 draft class. They dive into some of New England’s early picks, like OT Caleb Lomu, EDGE Gabe Jacas and TE Eli Raridon. They wonder if Lomu was the “best player available” at No. 28, like Mike Vrabel said he wanted. They answer who they expect to have the most impact in 2026. Did this feel like a Vrabel draft or an Eliot Wolf draft, and...

Tom Curran, Phil Perry, and Albert Breer react to the Patriots’ moves on Day 2 of the NFL Draft, including the decision to trade up for Gabe Jacas, selecting tight end Eli Raridon in the third round and what Day 3 could look like without Mike Vrabel. WATCH every episode of the Patriots Talk podcast on YouTube Follow NBC Sports Boston: NBCSportsBoston.com X @NBCSpatriots Facebook Instagram TikTok H...

Phil Perry, Tom Curran, Albert Breer, and Tom Giles react to the Patriots trading up to draft OT Caleb Lomu out of Utah. They break down what they like about the move, what Lomu brings to the team and what it could mean for Will Campbell’s future. Plus, they cover the latest on Mike Vrabel and what the next two days could hold for New England. 00:00 Reaction to drafting Caleb Lomu 08:00 The latest...

Tom E. Curran and Phil Perry break down Mike Vrabel's first meeting with the media since the Diana Russini story broke. Plus, with reports swirling that AJ Brown is "likely to be a Patriot," the guys discuss if New England is overcommitting to the star WR. Who holds the leverage: the Eagles or the Patriots? And if a deal gets done, who is the odd man out in the wide receiver room? 00:00 Mike Vrabe...

After a quick detour to start the pod, Tom and Phil dive into the football talk! They discuss the latest in the A.J. Brown saga and what history tells us about the potential haul for the Patriots at picks No. 31 and No. 63. Plus, which prospects would Phil "run the card up" for if he were in the war room? 00:00 Random non-football talk 02:40 The latest in the A.J. Brown saga 03:30 Does taking a WR...

Tom E. Curran and Phil Perry discuss the latest headlines surrounding Mike Vrabel and whether they could impact his coaching. They also react to Eliot Wolf’s pre-draft comments on the strength of this year’s draft class, the Patriots’ depth issues and A.J. Brown. 00:00 - Will recent Mike Vrabel headlines impact his coaching ability?  11:00 - Is it possible the Patriots get a good player with the N...

Tom Curran and Phil Perry discuss what the Patriots’ 30 visits tell us about their strategy for the NFL Draft. They also debate what the top five storylines are for the team and discuss the logjam at the Patriots HOF. 00:00 Setting the table / Welcome Phil Perry 2:00  Patriots Top 30 Visits 13:55  Offensive Linemen 22:15 Wide Receivers 37:00 Curran's Top 5 Storylines 42:10 Patriots Hall of Fame No...

Tom Curran sits down with Albert Breer to discuss the evolution of the Patriots Draft strategy under Eliot Wolf,  as well as A.J. Brown and the contract of Christian Gonzalez. How do the Patriots currently matchup with the rest of the AFC? 00:00 Setting the table / Welcome Albert Breer  01:00 Eliot Wolf's Impact on the Patriots' Draft Strategy  09:00 The A.J. Brown Situation  12:00 A.J. Brown's In...

Mike Vrabel spoke on a wide range of topics at the NFL Annual League Meetings, and Tom E. Curran and Phil Perry break down everything he had to say. They discuss his comments on A.J. Brown, the draft, the wide receiver room and much more. 00:00 - What can we take from Mike Vrabel's comments on A.J. Brown? 7:00 - Breaking down Mike Vrabel's comments on the WR room 10:00 - Are Patriots drafting for...

Tom E. Curran breaks down Robert Kraft’s comments from the NFL League Meeting on Monday. Kraft took a look back at how he thought the Patriots did last season, and he took a look ahead to expectations for next season. He also discussed eventual contract extensions for Drake Maye and Christian Gonzalez, and he addressed the NFL’s push for 18-game seasons. Eliot Wolf also had a little tidbit on A.J....

We are less than a month away from the 2026 NFL Draft. Tom Curran and Phil Perry discuss the most pressing draft needs and break down some possible options for the Patriots.    00:00 Draft isn’t loaded with stars, but it’s loaded with starters! 02:00 Is Edge/Linebacker the Patriots’ biggest need? 13:00 How should the Patriots address the offensive line? 22:00 Tom is all in on the idea of drafting...

Tom Curran sits down with Mike Florio to break down a "wide-open" AFC—which team actually deserves to be the preseason favorite? Florio also shares the latest intel on the A.J. Brown trade rumors and whether the Patriots are the frontrunners to land him after June 1st. Finally, they dive into the logistics of an 18-game season and what it would take for the players to sign off.   00:00 Mike Florio...

Former Patriot Jason McCourty joins Tom to discuss how Drake Maye and the Patriots will handle higher expectations this season, why Kevin Byard and Romeo Doubs are strong additions and whether New England needs A.J. Brown to be a Super Bowl contender. 2:10 - How hard will it be for Patriots to deal with increased expectations? 7:00 - What will Kevin Byard and Romeo Doubs bring to New England? 12:0...

Tom E. Curran and Phil Perry react to Eliot Wolf's press conference following the start of NFL free agency. They rank the Patriots' free agent signings so far, and they wonder if New England is leaving the light on for A.J. Brown. 00:00 Kevin Byard says it was New England or Chicago. 7:12 Tom and Phil rank the Patriots' free agency signings 10:46 Curran things the Patriots need a better running ba...

NFL’s free agent legal tampering period is underway, Tom Curran and Phil Perry react to the news and debate what moves the Patriots can make. Is the WR room good enough? What’s the plan if they don’t land A.J. Brown?   00:00 What's the plan at WR for the Patriots? 3:30 Is it A.J. Brown or bust? 07:30 Is the WR room good enough?  10:00 Debating other options at WR that are available  13:00- Impact...