Tom Curran’s Patriots Talk Podcast

Tom Curran and Phil Perry give their grades for the Patriots’ 2021 NFL Draft. What would they have liked the Patriots to do differently? Has the 3.0 version of the Patriots dynasty taken shape? 4:00-Grades for the Patriots drafting Mac Jones 16:30-Execution, player, and fit grades for Christian Barmore 21:00-Should the Patriots have picked another position at #96? 26:00-What could the Patriots hav...

Tom Curran and Phil Perry react to the Patriots selecting DT Christian Barmore and DE Ronnie Perkins during day 2 of the 2021 NFL Draft. How much has the Patriots’ defense improved this offseason? 1:00-How much has the Patriots’ front-seven improved? 2:30-What can we expect from Christian Barmore in year 1? 5:30-Why taking a swing on Barmore is a good move by the Patriots 7:30-What role will Ronni...

Tom Curran and Phil Perry react to the Patriots selecting Mac Jones with the 15th overall pick in the NFL Draft. Did the Patriots prefer Jones over Fields? Also, what are the Patriots’ needs in the next rounds? 1:00-Like, love, or hate the Mac Jones pick? 4:00-Will the Patriots regret not moving up for Justin Fields? 9:00-Jim Nagy compares Mac Jones to Tom Brady 11:30-Did the Patriots think they h...

Tom Curran is joined by Patriots Hall of Famer Rodney Harrison to discuss New England's strategy heading into the draft. After that, Tom talks with Raynham, Mass. product and Northwestern University linebacker Blake Gallagher to talk about the challenges of his senior year and his expectations for the draft. 2:10 - Rodney Harrison joins the podcast to circle back to his past take on Cam Newton. He...

Tom Curran talks with former NFL GM Thomas Dimitroff about the Patriots’ draft approach and whether the Patriots will be willing to pay the price to move up for a QB. 1:15 - Thomas Dimitroff on how the Patriots build their draft board 5:00 - Why Patriots' draft picks don't always match national grades and 'Big Boards' 10:00 - Will five QBs really be selected in the Top 10 picks? 13:45 - How will t...

Tom Curran gives an in-depth explanation of Bill Belichick and the Patriots' 'stacks' drafting system. Later, he's joined by Phil Perry to discuss the depth of this year's draft class, New England's past picks and what optional OTAs might look like this season. 0:40 - After hearing some draft comments from Michael Lombardi, Tom recalls and unpacks a past discussion with Bill Belichick about the Pa...

Tom Curran and Phil Perry react to Bill Belichick’s press conference, and break down what his answers might mean for the Patriots draft strategy. 1:00-After listening to Belichick, is Trey Lance a realistic option? 3:00-Are the Patriots willing to adapt their style for a new QB? 8:00-Would Belichick rather have Justin Fields or Mac Jones? 10:30-How does Bill feel about the price tag of moving up i...

Tom Curran and Phil Perry react to Julian Edelman retiring and discuss some of their favorite moments from his career. How will the Patriots be able to fill his void on offense? 2:00-Why Julian Edelman decided to retire now 6:00-Highlighting some of the best moments from Edelman 21:30-Who replaces Edelman’s role on the offense? 35:00-Will the Patriots draft defense at 15? 46:00-Tom & Phil fight ov...

Tom Curran and Phil Perry discuss why it’s unlikely the Patriots move up in the draft for a QB. Also, legendary NFL throwing coach Tom House explains why he expects Cam Newton to be a more accurate passer this season. 1:00-Would the Patriots really move up to get Fields or Lance at #4? 13:30-Interview with QB throwing coach Tom House 17:30-Can passing accuracy be taught? 20:00-House on why he expe...

Tom Curran and Phil Perry debate whether the Patriots should make Teddy Bridgewater their starting QB next season. Joe Person, Panthers Insider for The Athletic, joins to explain why the Panthers chose Darnold over Teddy. 2:00-Joe Person on why the Panthers moved on from Teddy Bridgewater 7:30-Is Teddy Bridgewater better than Jimmy G? 15:30-Would Teddy Bridgewater be a good fit for the Patriots? 2...

Tom Curran and Phil Perry react to Robert Kraft’s conference call where he addressed the Patriots free agency spending, and his optimism for the upcoming season. 2:00-Are the Patriots lucky for bottoming out last season? 7:00-Robert Kraft makes it clear you can’t build a team every year in free agency 11:00-What did Kraft mean by saying he’s seen a different approach to the draft this year? 20:00-...

Tom Curran and Phil Perry break down the 49ers' reaction to trading up in the draft, leaving the fate of Jimmy Garoppolo in question. They discuss what the move means for the Patriots at the quarterback position as well as what New England should do with Stephan Gilmore. 0:35 - Tom and Phil touch on the move the San Francisco 49ers made to move up to No. 3 in the upcoming draft. Would a similar mo...

Tom Curran explains why he doesn’t want the Patriots to apologize for winning the 2021 offseason. Jessica Gelman, CEO of the Kraft Analytics group, joins the podcast to discuss how her career is helping lead the way for future women in the sports industry. 1:00-Patriots don’t have to apologize for winning 2021 offseason 5:30-Will Patriots make any other moves at the QB position? 9:00-Kyle Van Noy...

Tom Curran and Phil Perry are taking a closer look at the flurry of free agent signings the Patriots made last week and rank them. Later, they're joined by George Chahrouri of Pro Football Focus Forecast to settle the debate: Did the Patriots overspend on their unprecedented haul? 2:10 - Ranking the Patriots free agent signings. Which additions stand to help the team more? 12:10 - After filling so...

Did Bill get his mojo back? Tom Curran and Phil Perry react to Mike Lombardi’s article in The Athletic about Belichick. Bill Polian joins to discuss why Belichick is still doing things “the Patriot Way” 1:00-Breaking down Mike Lombardi’s article on Bill Belichick 8:00-Have the Patriots addressed all their needs? 20:00-Patrick Chung departs, Kyle Van Noy returns 30:00-Bill Polian 1-on-1 35:00-Polia...

Tom Curran and Phil Perry react to the Patriots signing Hunter Henry, and debate what could be next. Will the Patriots remain aggressive? 1:30-Why is Belichick changing his ways in 2021? 15:00-Will the Patriots remain aggressive at QB? 17:00-Is this Cam Newton’s football team? 21:00-Is moving up in the draft for a QB the next move? 28:00-How will Patriots use Jonnu Smith and Hunter Henry? Watch on...

Tom Curran and Phil Perry react to the Patriots’ spending spree as the NFL’s tampering period opened up. Which new addition will benefit the Patriots the most in 2021? 1:00-Patriots being aggressive…is that good or bad? 4:30-Does Jonnu Smith fit exactly what the Patriots need? 11:30-How the addition of LB Matt Judon impacts the defense 16:00-What role will Davon Godchaux play? 26:00-Are the Patrio...

Tom Curran and Phil Perry react to news that Cam Newton will be returning to the Patriots on a one-year deal. Can Cam Newton have better success in 2021? 1:00-Why bring Cam back? 4:00-Will better weapons help Cam Newton? 6:00-Rodney Harrison warned that re-signing Cam would be a mistake Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/ZypnH9sVMM0 WATCH every episode of the Patriots Talk podcast on YouTube Follo...

Tom Curran talks with QB consultant Jordan Palmer about what makes a player succeed at the QB position in the NFL. Jordan also breaks down why Jarrett Stidham’s transition from college to the NFL was so difficult, and his potential for the 2021 season. 2:30-Has Stidham proved the Patriots can’t trust him? 5:00-Jordan Palmer on what makes a good NFL QB 10:00-Palmer says people are ‘dead wrong’ abou...

Tom Curran and Phil Perry react to the Patriots acquiring Trent Brown and how much that improves their offense. They also break down their Patriots free agency wish list. 1:00-Does Trent Brown make the Patriots better in 2021? 5:30-What type of player the Patriots are getting in Trent Brown? 10:00-Breaking down the options of shuffling the offensive line 20:00-Tom and Phil's free agent wish lists...

Tom Curran and Phil Perry discuss the Patriots lack of urgency at the QB position this offseason. Bucky Brooks joins to debate whether the Patriots can find their answer at QB in the draft. 1:00-How concerning is the Patriots lack of urgency at the QB position? 6:30-Should the Patriots bring back Kyle Van Noy? 14:45-Bucky Brooks on whether the Patriots answer at QB is in the draft 21:30-Can Mac Jo...

Tom Curran and Phil Perry engage in an in-depth discussion about whether or not the Patriots should draft a quarterback with the 15th pick in the 2021 NFL Draft. 0:50 - Phil makes his argument for drafting a QB at No. 15: "If you don't play the game, you can't win." 9:28 - Tom and Phil discuss the element of luck when it comes to drafting. 13:12 - Tom makes his argument for not drafting a QB at No...

Tom E. Curran explains why the only fitting ending may be Jimmy G. coming back to the Patriots. Plus an exclusive 1-on-1 with David Andrews 1:00- The only fitting ending? Jimmy G. Back with the Patriots 6:30-Interview with David Andrews 9:30-Andrews on the difficulty of playing in 2020 16:30-Reaction to Brady & Gronk’s success in Tampa 19:30-Will Andrews stay with the Patriots? Watch on YouTube: h...

Tom Curran and Phil Perry break down Cam Newton’s appearance on the ‘I Am Athlete’ podcast. Was Cam Newton asking for his job back with the Patriots? Does it make sense for New England to re-sign him? 1:00-Did Cam talk his way back to the Patriots? 4:00-In what scenario does it make sense to bring back Cam? 11:00-Is there any way to make Cam a ‘good fit’ for the Patriots offense? 17:30-Would new o...

Tom Curran and Phil Perry debate whether the Patriots need to lock up J.C. Jackson. Sam Farmer of the LA Times details his 1-on-1 interview with Bruce Arians following the Buccaneers Super Bowl win. 2:30-Is going ‘cheap’ at QB the best move for the Patriots? 13:00-Should the Patriots give J.C. Jackson an extension? 18:00-Five building blocks on the Patriots defense 25:00-Sam Farmer on his 1-on-1 w...