Tom Curran’s Patriots Talk Podcast

As the 2022 NFL Draft looms, Tom Curran and Phil Perry are breaking down what the Patriots should do in the first three rounds and discussing whether they'll try to trade up. Plus, Mike Florio of Pro Football Talk joins Tom to talk about his book, why he thinks the NFL Draft needs to change and how chaotic the first round could be this year. 1:00 - Looking ahead to the NFL Draft, could the Patriot...

Tom Curran talks with Chris Simms about how Bill Belichick's legacy will be impacted by his post-Brady career. They also discuss what WR weapons the Patriots could get in the draft to help maximize Mac Jones in Year 2. 2:30-What impact will Belichick’s post-Brady career have on his legacy? 6:30-Concerns for Mac Jones' development after Josh McDaniels departure 9:00-Does Mac have enough weapons on...

Tom Curran and Phil Perry talk with Mike Rodak from AL.com about which Alabama players in the draft would be good fits for the Patriots. Will the Patriots draft offense or defense with their first-round pick? 1:00-Put your money where your mouth is! Will Patriots draft offense or defense at 21? 6:30-Mike Rodak breaks down how LB Christian Harris would fit into the Patriots' defense 8:30-WR debate:...

Tom Curran talks with Jeff Howe about his recent health battle. They also debate who deserves to be inducted into the Patriots Hall of Fame, and evaluate the Patriots' biggest needs heading into the draft. 1:00-Howe details his recent health battle 18:30-Patriots Hall of Fame nominee debate: Making the case for Welker and Parcells 32:00-Evaluating the Patriots' biggest need heading into the draft...

Tom Curran talks with Andrew Callahan of the Boston Herald about the three things we cannot stop worrying about with this Patriots team. Callahan also breaks down the Patriots' biggest position needs, and which players he loves in the draft. 1:30-Three reasons the Patriots might be better than we think 8:00-Three things we can’t stop worrying about with the Patriots 11:30-Do the Patriots have anyo...

Tom Curran and Phil Perry break down how the addition of DeVante Parker will impact the Patriots future plans. Also, Mike Tannenbaum discusses the potential of Parker, and whether the Patriots or the Dolphins have a brighter future. 1:00-How adding DeVante Parker impacts future Patriots plans 11:00-Ranking the Patriots biggest needs 17:45-Mike Tannenbaum on the potential of Parker 21:00-Who has th...

Tom E. Curran and Phil Perry are sharing their thoughts on Bruce Arian's retirement, the role Tom Brady may have played in it and whether Robert Kraft is playing a dangerous game with Bill Belichick. They also react to Rich Ohrnberger's comments on the Brady-Arians situation. 1:00 - Thoughts on the timeline of the Tom Brady return/ Bruce Arians retirement in Tampa 9:30 - What caused the supposed r...

Robert Kraft keeps the heat turned up at NFL owners meetings Tom Curran and Phil Perry react to Robert Kraft's comments from his media availability. How bothered is he by the Patriots not winning a playoff game in three years? Does he believe the Patriots can be true contenders this season? 1:00-Does Robert Kraft have high expectations for this season? 3:30-Highlights from Kraft's media availabili...

Tom Curran and Phil Perry react to Bill Belichick's first time meeting with the media this offseason. Does Bill Belichick think the Patriots have improved this offseason? What's the plan with the coaching staff? 1:00-Does Bill Belichick believe the Patriots have gotten better since last year? 4:00-Coaching staff plans following the loss of Josh McDaniels 11:30-What are the Patriots working on now?...

The band is back together! Tom Curran, Phil Perry and Matt Cassel discuss where the Patriots rank in the AFC East now that the Dolphins have acquired Tyreek Hill. 1:00-Where do the Patriots stack up in the AFC East post-Tyreek Hill? 3:00-Weighing the advantage of having Bill Belichick 12:00-Evaluating the concern for Mac Jones' development in 2022 17:00-Do the Patriots need to draft a CB to get fa...

Tom Curran talks with former Vikings GM, Rick Spielman, about the team-building approaches around the NFL. He discusses the lack of activity by the Patriots in free agency, and why he expects a Year 2 leap from last year's additions. 2:00-Is there a philosophical change around the NFL? Are draft picks less valued and salary cap less feared? 7:00-Should we expect a Year 2 improvement from last seas...

Tom Curran talks with PFF's Steve Palazzolo, who gives his winners and losers in free agency. Later, Phil Perry joins to break down which Patriots fits are still available in free agency. 4:00-Steve Palazzolo on winners and losers in free agency 7:00-The impact of Von Miller going to the Bills 4:00-What's the future for Deshaun Watson and Baker Mayfield? 14:30-How do the Patriots get more out of J...

Tom Curran and Phil Perry break down the Patriots' biggest needs in free agency and give their "wish list" for the Patriots. Which position is a higher priority, WR or CB? 1:00-Devin McCourty is back and it's the right move! 4:00-Realistic WR options in free agency for the Patriots 7:00-Would JuJu Smith-Schuster be a good fit for the Patriots? 9:00-Is CB a bigger need than WR for the Patriots? 23:...

Tom Curran and Phil Perry react to Tom Brady deciding to unretire and return to the Buccaneers next season. Does Brady deserve criticism for changing his mind? 1:00-Brady's return...we ALL knew it was coming! 5:30-Is there a chance Brady plays somewhere other than Tampa? 11:30-Was this Brady's plan all along? 14:30-Are the Bucs a Super Bowl contender now that Brady is back? Watch on YouTube: https...

Tom Curran talks with Brian Schottenheimer about how the loss of Josh McDaniels might impact Mac Jones’ development in Year 2. They also discuss how Russel Wilson and Carson Wentz will fit in with their new teams. 2:00-How will Russel Wilson fit in with the Broncos? 5:30-Is Carson Wentz salvageable in Washington? 10:30-What’s stopping Jimmy Garoppolo from being a top 10 QB? 16:30-What was the most...

Tom Curran and Phil Perry discuss how the release of Kyle Van Noy will impact the Patriots' defense next season. Which young players will step up and become leaders of this team? Also, would Robby Anderson be a good fit or should they target a WR in the draft? 3:00-The impact of losing Kyle Van Noy 6:00-Which young players will step up and be leaders on this team? 14:30-Making the case to bring ba...

Tom Curran is joined by two of the up-and-coming reporters on the Patriots beat, Henry McKenna of USA Today and Boston.com’s Khari Thompson, to discuss all the latest on the Patriots offseason front, including how big a roll Bill Belichick will play in coaching the offense next season and the importance of the team re-signing Devin McCourty. 1:00- Henry and Khari share how they got into the busine...

Tom Curran and Phil Perry discuss the future of J.C. Jackson with the Patriots, should the team place the franchise tag on the cornerback or can they afford to let him walk? Also, the two break down some of the potential wide receivers the Patriots may decide to draft this year, and what on earth is going on with the coaching staff. 1:00- Is J.C. Jackson a luxury item at $17M a year? 8:20- How do...

Tom Curran and Phil Perry talk about the state of the Patriots’ offensive line. The Athletic’s Bob Sturm breaks down his “2022 NFL Super Bowl era franchise rankings.” Lastly, JT The Brick discusses Raider Nation’s reaction to Josh McDaniels. 1:00-Assessing the state of the Patriots’ offensive line 12:30-Enough with the “Patriots need a new QB” talk! 16:00-Bob Sturm’s 2022 NFL Super Bowl era franch...

Tom Curran and Phil Perry debate what's next for the Patriots coaching staff. If Bill O'Brien is not the next offensive coordinator, who will it be? Also, did the Super Bowl teach us that Mac Jones needs a new weapon? 2:00-What did Patriots fans learn from the Super Bowl? 6:30-What's Belichick's plan as the Patriots' coaching staff attrition continues? 12:30-If the Patriots don’t get Bill O’Brien,...

Tom E. Curran sits down with former Patriots wide receiver Julian Edelman in Beverly Hills while out at the Super Bowl in Los Angeles. Edelman talks about life after football, Tom Brady's recent retirement, and the current state of the Patriots. :45 Edelman talks about how tough it is to repeat, and whether he fully appreciated all of the special moments 4:00 What life after football has been like...

Tom Curran is joined by Patriots linebackers coach Jerod Mayo to discuss his experience interviewing for head coaching openings and what the team’s defense needs to do to stop the league’s elite quarterbacks. Mayo also responds to, and pushes back on Rodney Harrison’s comments that the Patriots defense wasn’t toughen enough last season. 2:15- Mayo responds to Rodney Harrison’s comments about the P...

Tom Curran is joined by Mike Florio of Pro Football Talk and NBC Sports to discuss his new book, “Playmakers: How the NFL Really Works (and Doesn’t)”. Florio shares some previously unknown information about the league’s ‘Deflategate’ investigation as well as offering his thoughts on Brian Flores’ lawsuit against the NFL. 3:10- Florio shares new details on the origins of ‘Deflategate’, including th...

Tom Curran is joined by Rodney Harrison to discuss Mac Jones’ rookie season, what the Patriots need to do to improve on defense and Tom Brady’s ‘snub’ of the Patriots in his retirement announcement. Rodney also shares his thoughts on Brian Flores’ decision to sue the NFL and how the league needs to address the issue. 1:00- Rodney shares his thoughts on Mac Jones and what he needs to do to improve...

Tom Curran and Phil Perry pod by the pool down in L.A. They talk the latest about the Patriots OC search, and preview what’s to come from a busy week down at the Super Bowl. 1:00-Tom’s favorite stories from the trip to L.A. 4:30-Reaction to Mac Jones Pro Bowl performance 6:30-Is there a dark horse candidate for the OC position? 16:00-Tom Brady…the owner?! WATCH every episode of the Patriots Talk p...