Tom Curran’s Patriots Talk Podcast

1:00 What is the biggest reason Tom Brady is getting hit so much? 5:00 Jerod Mayo tells story of going up against Logan Mankins during practice when he was a rookie 8:00 Jerod Mayo on Patriots defense improving on Thursday Night, but still showing signs of weakness in areas. 14:00 What type of schemes will Patriots use against the Jets? 17:00 Jerod Mayo on how much players actually listen and pay...

Tom Curran had the chance to talk to a special guest in this bonus episode of "Quick Slants The Podcast", as comedian Bill Burr checked-in. The Canton native talks about the wonderful world of social media, plus his podcast and animated series for Netflix "F is for Family". Tom and Bill also get into an epic rant on "Deflategate", and how teams like the Giants and Colts are not punished when they...

1:00 Regardless of how good it looked, Patriots thrilled to just get the win 4:00 Should Patriots fans be encouraged about Patriots getting a run game going? 7:00 Will the hits that Brady has been taking catch up with him? 13:00 How did Dwayne Allen have 0 impact with Grokowski out? 15:00 Was the Patriots secondary motivated to prove the doubters wrong? 18:00 Can the Patriots defense build off thi...

Jerod Mayo talks with Tom E. Curran about what problems he is seeing the Patriots defense have on the field, and what can be done to fix it by Thursday. (1:30) Jerod Mayo on how the Patriots defense needs to turn the page on poor start to season. (5:00) Jerod breaks down the Panthers touchdowns, and what went wrong on the Patriots defense. (10:00) Is communication the Patriots biggest problem on d...

3:00 What went wrong for the Panthers against the Saints? 5:00 What has been the reason for Cam Newton's decline? 6:30 Is Christian McCaffrey built for the NFL? 11:00 What injuries besides Greg Olsen will impact Panthers on Sunday? 14:00 Is Cam Newton a threat to run against the Patriots? 17:00 Can the Panthers defense get to Tom Brady? WATCH every episode of the Patriots Talk podcast on YouTube F...

Tom E. Curran, Phil Perry and Jerod Mayo have an open and insightful discussion on the anthem protests this weekend, and how the groups of players in NFL locker rooms are so reflective of society. (1:30) Jerod Mayo gives his impressions on some Patriots players kneeling during the anthem, and what happens in a locker room when something like this is happening. (13:00) What was Jerod’s reaction to...

Tom E. Curran and Phil Perry discuss the Patriots win in New Orleans, and the developing situation with Malcolm Butler. Plus, a breakdown of Phil's report card. 2:00 - Is there tension between the Patriots and Malcolm Butler? 6:30 - Would the Patriots choose to phase out Malcolm Butler? 8:30 - Does it make sense for the Patriots to really explore trading Malcolm Butler? 12:00 - Which player made T...

2:00 Jerod Mayo gives his reaction to the Patriots loss to the Chiefs, and breaks down what Kansas City did to shut down the Patriots offense. 7:00 Jerod Mayo explains why he was disappointed in the Patriots run game against the Chiefs, and what they can do to improve going forward. 10:00 Final takeaways from the Patriots-Chiefs game 13:00 Are the Patriots missing Jamie Collins? Why type of defens...

3:05 - Tom Curran and Phil Perry preview the Chiefs-Patriots matchup and discuss any concerns they may have in the season opener. 6:24 - A look at the injury report and who will be playing and who will be sitting it out. 8:38 - Jerod Mayo joins to give his thoughts on the matchup vs. the Chiefs 25:42- Mayo describes losing to the Chiefs in the 2014 season. 28:56 - Thoughts on trading Jacoby Brisse...

Phil Perry sits down with Andy Benoit of Sports Illustrated and the MMQB to discuss his recent article on how teams can scheme to better their chance to beat the New England Patriots. He breaks down what the Houston Texans did to slow down Tom Brady and the Patriots offense last season, and go in depth on how other teams in the NFL can use this strategy. WATCH every episode of the Patriots Talk po...

Jerod Mayo sits down with Phil Perry and Mike Giardi to discuss the fallout of Edelman being done for the season. (3:30) Will the Patriots be able to replace Julian Edelman, or just re-adjust their offense? (6:00) Mike Giardi is Bill Belichick, what’s the move? (10:00) Is Allen progressing well so far? (13:30) 53 man roster projection (24:00) Will the Patriots keep Jacoby Brissett? (35:30) Jerod M...

Tom E. Curran talks with Scott Hanson from NFL Red Zone about his start in broadcasting, being a walk-on at Syracuse, and his unique job in broadcasting. Mike Giardi catches up with former Patriots left tackle Matt Light on Tom Brady turning 40, how much longer he thinks Brady will play, and a great raffle to support the Light Foundation. For more info visit lighthouseraffle.org. WATCH every episo...

3:00 Dont’a Hightower returning to Patriots off the PUP list, will he be ready to be ‘all systems go’ going forward. 6:20 Was the eclipse worth all the hype? 10:40 Should the Patriots poor offensive line performance against Houston worry fans? 15:50 What were our impressions of Cyrus Jones against Texans 19:00 impressions of Jimmy Garoppolo so far during preseason 20:00 Which players are in danger...

Phil Perry reports back from the Patriots-Texans joint practice sessions at The Greenbrier in West Virginia. Tom E. Curran and Perry discuss Dont’a Hightower’s status, the abundance or receivers, Curran’s basketball skills. The two try to work out a 53-man roster. WATCH every episode of the Patriots Talk podcast on YouTube Follow NBC Sports Boston: NBCSportsBoston.com X @NBCSpatriots Facebook Inst...

Tom E. Curran and Phil Perry talk about the first couple of weeks of Patriots Training Camp, including who has looked good and bad, plus the joint practices with the Jacksonville Jaguars. They also discuss what to look for in Thursday's preseason opener against the Jags. The Ringer's Kevin Clark published a story this week on how the 2007 Patriots changed football forever. Tom talks with him about...

In this week's edition of "Quick Slants The Podcast", Tom E. Curran and Phil Perry discuss Tom Brady turning 40 years-old on Thursday, and Curran tells a bunch of really great stories on the early days of his career, his extremely fiery demeanor, contract negotiations, and last year's coverage of his relationship with then-Presidential candidate Donald Trump. Also, Phil talks about what...

Former Patriots defensive captain Jerod Mayo joins Tom E. Curran and Phill Perry to give a peak behind the curtain of the Patriots operation run by Bill Belichick. Mayo talks about becoming a captain, how New England differs from other NFL franchises, what impact Belichick had on not only his career , but life, and how good the defense can be this season. WATCH every episode of the Patriots Talk p...

In Part 1 of this week's "Quick Slants The Podcast", Tom E. Curran, Phil Perry and Jerod Mayo discuss the New York Times story on a recently released CTE report from Boston University on the high frequency of CTE in found in donated brains of football players. Mayo also talks about what can be done on the field, and how the best prevention is players taking care of each other when there...

Phil Perry and guest host Mike Giardi discuss Jimmy Garoppolo’s calf and whether his missing a day of mini camp is a story. Perry also speaks with Dr. John Sullivan about the mental side of sports. 1:20 Jimmy Garoppolo’s calf 22:48 Dr. John Sullivan interview WATCH every episode of the Patriots Talk podcast on YouTube Follow NBC Sports Boston: NBCSportsBoston.com X @NBCSpatriots Facebook Instagram...

Tom E. Curran and Phil Perry discuss Tom Brady’s offseason, which has seen a spike in interviews, being named as the cover player for the Madden video game, his wife’s interview with Charlie Rose, and more. It draws the question: has the fifth Super Bowl title has changed his approach? The Brady conversation begins at the 12:10 mark. Curran and Perry also discuss the addition of Lawrence Guy, and...

Phil Perry’s interview with Arkansas head coach Bret Bielema, who has funneled his college players — James White, Trey Flowers, and others — to the Patriots. The interview explores his connection to Bill Belichick, why his players are attractive to the Patriots, and more. Perry and Tom E. Curran also debate which receiver was better for the Patriots: Wes Welker or Julian Edelman. WATCH every episo...

Phil Perry speaks with Judy Battista, columnist for NFL.com, about the statement released by Don Yee regarding Tom Brady’s history with alleged concussions. Perry also answers listener questions regarding the Patriots. WATCH every episode of the Patriots Talk podcast on YouTube Follow NBC Sports Boston: NBCSportsBoston.com X @NBCSpatriots Facebook Instagram TikTok Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz...

Tom E. Curran and Phil Perry discuss the looming decision about the futures of the two quarterbacks. Curran’s Boston Sports Tonight interview with Michael Lombardi is featured. WATCH every episode of the Patriots Talk podcast on YouTube Follow NBC Sports Boston: NBCSportsBoston.com X @NBCSpatriots Facebook Instagram TikTok Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for informati...

Tom E. Curran and Phil Perry runs through their ideal Patriots selections with their six slots. WATCH every episode of the Patriots Talk podcast on YouTube Follow NBC Sports Boston: NBCSportsBoston.com X @NBCSpatriots Facebook Instagram TikTok Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Tom E. Curran and Phil Perry discuss the newly-released Patriots 2017 schedule. Rotoworld and NBC Sports draft expert Josh Norris joins the podcast to discuss prospects and some Patriots-related themes. The podcast ruminates over a very negative review. And a quick swing through the news of the week. WATCH every episode of the Patriots Talk podcast on YouTube Follow NBC Sports Boston: NBCSportsBos...