Tom Curran’s Patriots Talk Podcast

Tom Curran and Phil Perry react to Mike Vrabel’s press conference down at the NFL Combine in Indianapolis.  3:00-How close are the Patriots to being at ground zero? 9:30-Vrabel talks free agency “aggression” 14:30-Who is making the decisions? WATCH every episode of the Patriots Talk podcast on YouTube Follow NBC Sports Boston: NBCSportsBoston.com X @NBCSpatriots Facebook Instagram TikTok Hosted by...

Tom Curran and Phil Perry debate ALL the options for the Patriots at RB next season.  2:00-Is the Tee Higgins dream dead? 5:00-RB a sneaky offseason priority for the Patriots 12:30-Is drafting a RB the right move? 23:30-Need for a third QB? WATCH every episode of the Patriots Talk podcast on YouTube Follow NBC Sports Boston: NBCSportsBoston.com X @NBCSpatriots Facebook Instagram TikTok Hosted by S...

Tom Curran and Phil Perry take turns making their picks for which AFC QB situation 2025 free agents would want to play with. How do the Patriots convince free agents to come here? Later, STICK AROUND for Tom vs. Phil competing in a variety of events down at Super Bowl radio row...you may even see Matt Cassel! 2:00-AFC QB/situation draft: Who do you want to play with in 2025 in you’re a FA? 11:30-H...

Tom Curran and Phil Perry react to the Eagles’ dominance in Super Bowl LIX and what the Patriots can learn for Philly’s roster building, plus why the QB GOAT debate is dead. Then, Tom is joined by The Athletic’s Mike Sando to debate who deserved to win NFL MVP this year: Josh Allen or Lamar Jackson.   1:00- What lessons should the Patriots learn from how the Eagles and Chiefs played in Super Bowl...

That's a wrap down in New Orleans! Tom E. Curran and Phil Perry are bringing you a final episode of the Patriots Talks Podcast from Super Bowl LIX. They discuss some of their interview highlights from the week and preview the Patriots' upcoming season. Later, Tom is joined by Kyle Van Noy and Kyle Hamilton to discuss this year's Super Bowl, Van Noy's long career and answer a few questions from the...

Dianna Russini of The Athletic joins Tom Curran and Phil Perry from radio row to discuss Mike Vrabel's leadership style, the potential direction of the team, and whether the Patriots have a realistic shot at landing any high-profile free agents this offseason 1:00 - Dianna Russini on the direction Mike Vrabel could take this Patriots team  12:30 - Will the Patriots be able to land big-name free ag...

Tom E. Curran is live from radio row at the Super Bowl in New Orleans with a pair of fresh interviews. First, Tom welcomes Titans senior writer Jim Wyatt to get his perspective on Mike Vrabel's time in Tennessee. Then, former Patriots cornerback Logan Ryan joins Tom to share his thoughts on playing for Mike Vrabel, Drake Maye, Jerod Mayo, and more!   2:40- How quickly can Mike Vrabel turn things a...

Live from radio row at the Super Bowl in New Orleans, Tom Curran welcomes in Mike Florio of Pro Football Talk to discuss the biggest stories around the league. Then, former NFL GM and SumerSports CEO Thomas Dimitroff joins Tom and Phil Perry to share his thoughts on Bill Belichick’s move to college and the best ways for New England to get back to championship contention.   5:50- How concerning sho...

Tom Curran and Phil Perry are live from Radio Row ahead of Super Bowl LIX in New Orleans. The guys discuss the news that Myles Garrett has requested a trade and whether or not the Patriots should look to add him. Then, Chris Simms of NBC Sports joins Tom to discuss Brady vs. Mahomes, why Mike Vrabel is a great hire for New England, and explain why he's now a believer in Drake Maye.    2:15- Are th...

The Patriots offseason makeover continues! Tom Curran and Phil Perry debate MULTIPLE scenarios for the Patriots this offseason, which big names could they target? 1:00-Which players could the Patriots acquire via trade? 7:00-How do the Patriots convince players to come here? 11:00-The insanity of the WR market 24:00-Andy Reid vs. Bill Belichick debate WATCH every episode of the Patriots Talk podca...

Julian Edelman joins Tom Curran ahead of Super Bowl LIX to discuss the Chiefs-Patriots debate, Tom Brady vs. Patrick Mahomes and Drake Maye teaming up with Josh McDaniels next season 4:00 - Edelman weighs in on the Brady-Mahomes debate, Eagles-Chiefs Super Bowl matchup  13:30 - What does Edelman think of decision to fire Mayo and hire Vrabel?  18:30 - How will Drake Maye look after working with Jo...

Tom Curran and Phil Perry discuss the Patriots hiringDC Terrell Williams and OC Josh McDaniels. Were these the right choices to get the Patriots back on track? Later, they debate how tough it will be to rebuild on both sides of the ball. 1:00-Getting to know Terrell Williams 6:00-Bringing back Josh McDaniels 14:00-Easier to rebuild: offense or defense? 20:00-Will McDaniels let Drake Maye run more...

*Today's podcast was recorded before reports that the Patriots have hired Josh McDaniels as their next OC came out.* Tom E. Curran sits down with Phil Perry to discuss the Patriots next offensive coordinator, and what their priorities should be in free agency and the NFL Draft. Later, Tom sits down with Brian Hoyer to discuss the key qualities that make up a great offensive coordinator. Plus, Tom...

Tom Curran and Phil Perry discuss whether Bill Belichick will return to the NFL, and debate what the focus should be for the Patriots when it comes to improving their roster. Later, we go tier by tier to see where the Patriots rank when it comes to coach-QB combo.   1:30-Could Bill Belichick really return to the NFL?  8:00-Evaluating the priorities for the Patriots’ defense  18:15-Who is the best...

Tom Curran sits down with the 16th head coach in Patriots franchise history, Mike Vrabel, before welcoming in Phil Perry to break down all we learned from the head coach's introductory press conference.    0:35- Tom talks with Mike Vrabel in an exclusive 1-on-1 interview  7:00- Tom and Phil share their thoughts on Vrabel's introductory press conference and predict who might make up his coaching st...

Tom Curran talks with Matt Cassel to get his reaction to the Patriots hiring Mike Vrabel. Why is this the right move by the Patriots? 1:00-Matt Cassel on his time playing with Mike Vrabel 3:30-Any concern with hiring a defensive coach? 7:30-How much control will Vrabel have? WATCH every episode of the Patriots Talk podcast on YouTube Follow NBC Sports Boston: NBCSportsBoston.com X @NBCSpatriots Fa...

Tom Curran and Phil Perry react to the Patriots hiring Mike Vrabel as their next head coach.  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 Curran and Phil Perry discuss the latest news surrounding the Patriots’ search for a new head coach. What should they be looking for in an offensive coordinator? How will Patriots players react to Mike Vrabel?   2:00-Breaking down the OC candidates 12:00-When will the backbiting stop with the Patriots? 21:30-What if it’s not Mike Vrabel or Ben Johnson? 24:00-How will players react to Vrabel?  ...

Robert Kraft met with the media on Monday to address his decision to fire Jerod Mayo. Tom Curran and Phil Perry discuss their takeaways from the press conference and debate what’s next for the team.   1:00- Takeaways from Robert Kraft’s meeting with the media 7:00- Who is more to blame, coaching or Patriots personnel? 15:00- Examining Eliot Wolf’s role going forward WATCH every episode of the Patr...

Tom Curran, Phil Perry, Ted Johnson and Michael Holley react to the firing of head coach Jerod Mayo after just one season. They discuss why the Krafts made the decision, Mike Vrabel and losing out on the No. 1 pick. 1:00 - Initial reaction to Patriots firing Mayo  17:00 - Why did the Patriots fire Mayo?  25:00 - Patriots lose out on No. 1 pick with win over Bills WATCH every episode of the Patriot...

Tom Curran and Phil Perry discuss how the Patriots should approach their final game of the season, whether Alex Van Pelt deserves to be in the hot seat and how the team can form a new identity next season  1:00 - Why the Patriots should sit Drake Maye in season finale  13:00 - Does Alex Van Pelt deserve to be fired?  23:30 - How do Patriots form a new identity? WATCH every episode of the Patriots...

Tom Curran talks with Brian Hoyer to get his 3-step plan to fix the Patriots’ offense. What can the Patriots do to elevate Drake Maye next season? 1:30-Hoyer's 3-step plan to fix the Patriots’ offense 4:00-3 areas of improvement for Drake Maye 15:00-Cons of replacing Alex Van Pelt 18:00-How do the Patriots attract free agents? WATCH every episode of the Patriots Talk podcast on YouTube Follow NBC...

Tom Curran and Phil Perry break down an embarrassing 40-7 loss to the Chargers. They discuss Jerod Mayo's mixed messaging, concerning play on the field and what the Krafts could do next.  1:00 - Examining unforced errors and bad messaging from Pats coaches  18:00 - Breaking down Patriots' inefficient play in vs. Chargers  29:00 - Should the Krafts make decisions based on negative fan reaction? WAT...

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 Daniels 6:00-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 YouTube...

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 en...