Tom Curran’s Patriots Talk Podcast

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NBC Sports Boston Insiders Tom E. Curran and Phil Perry talk about the New England Patriots and the NFL. New episodes drop after each game and every Tuesday and Thursday.

You can leave a question or comment for Tom or Phil on Twitter (@tomecurran - @PhilAPerry), or by leaving us a review on Apple podcasts.

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Tom Curran's Patriots Talk Podcast is all football all the time. The high-energy sports podcast offers comprehensive coverage of the New England Patriots. Fans get pre- and postgame analysis of the Patriots in particular. The Patriots are among the most famous NFL teams and one of the world's most valuable sports teams. This podcast gives them coverage befitting their status. Fans of the Patriots and football could find an entertaining and informative listen here. Episodes feature discussions between football experts and insiders.

Podcast hosts Phil Perry and Tom Curran talk to different people all across the NFL. Both men have been covering the Patriots for years and have worked together on many shows. Curran started reporting on the New England Patriots in 1997. He has appeared in many TV and radio sports shows, including Fox Sports Radio and NFL Films. Cohost Perry reports on the Patriots for NBC Boston. He hosts Monday Night Patriots for the TV station. He appears on several Patriots-related shows, including Quick Slants (hosted by Curran).

The NFL insiders offer thorough analysis and commentary on games and teams. Curran and Perry discuss everything from preseason openers and matchups to team realignment. They explore football and everything related to it in detail. Popular discussion topics include game results, predictions, fixtures, and controversies. The show closely examines every on-pitch and off-pitch maneuver. The duo's joviality, football know-how, and exciting guest panel make the podcast worthwhile.

A wide selection of guests join the hosts on Tom Curran's Patriots Talk Podcast. They include current and former Patriots, coaches, officials, and sports reporters. Many guests are Patriots fans or football enthusiasts and commentators. Former Patriots Chris Long and Devin McCourty have both been on the podcast. Sports reporters Mike Sando and Omar Kelly were also guests on the show. Several episodes of the podcast are available each week.

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Trade down seems like remote possibility for the Patriots

Trade down seems like remote possibility for the Patriots

The 2024 NFL Draft is almost here! Tom Curran and Phil Perry discuss the latest news and rumors regarding what the Patriots will do with the No. 3 pick. Can the Patriots also trade for an elite WR? Later, Brian Hoyer breaks down the tape of the top four QBs in the draft. 2:30-What the Patriots WILL do vs. what they SHOULD do 12:30-Trade offers and Jonathan Kraft's involvement 19:00-How can the Patriots make a trade for an elite WR? 24:30-Brian Hoyer breaks down the top QBs in the draft YT: https://youtu.be/KkcBekLEn34See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Trade down seems like remote possibility for the Patriots

Trade down seems like remote possibility for the Patriots

The 2024 NFL Draft is almost here! Tom Curran and Phil Perry discuss the latest news and rumors regarding what the Patriots will do with the No. 3 pick. Can the Patriots also trade for an elite WR? Later, Brian Hoyer breaks down the tape of the top four QBs in the draft. 2:30-What the Patriots WILL do vs. what they SHOULD do 12:30-Trade offers and Jonathan Kraft's involvement 19:00-How can the Patriots make a trade for an elite WR? 24:30-Brian Hoyer breaks down the top QBs in the draft YT: https://youtu.be/KkcBekLEn34See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Eliot Wolf reaction: Patriots will take a quarterback, but will it be at No. 3?

Eliot Wolf reaction: Patriots will take a quarterback, but will it be at No. 3?

Eliot Wolf met with the media on Thursday morning; Tom Curran and Phil Perry give their biggest takeaways from Wolf. What are the odds the Patriots don’t end up drafting a QB with the third-overall pick? 1:00-Takeaways from Eliot Wolf’s press conference 4:00-Which QBs are the Patriots comfortable drafting? 6:30-How ‘open for business’ are the Patriots? 15:30-How involved will ownership be in the draft? YT: https://youtu.be/E7Wzx_XmS9sSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Michigan HC Sherrone Moore scoffs at J.J. McCarthy doubters

Michigan HC Sherrone Moore scoffs at J.J. McCarthy doubters

Tom Curran talks with Michigan head coach Sherrone Moore about how J.J. McCarthy would fit with the Patriots if they select him in the 2024 NFL Draft. Later, Phil Perry joins to discuss the latest news and rumors about what the Patriots will do with the No. 3 pick. 2:00-Sherrone Moore on the character of J.J. McCarthy 7:00-How would McCarthy deal with the current state of the Patriots? 13:30-The latest on the possibility of trading down 19:30-Trade down options for Patriots YT: https://youtu.be/saRTW7QsUrISee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Pros and cons of J.J. McCarthy, Drake Maye and Jayden Daniels for the Patriots

Pros and cons of J.J. McCarthy, Drake Maye and Jayden Daniels for the Patriots

Tom Curran, Phil Perry and Albert Breer give their pros and cons for J.J. McCarthy, Drake Maye and Jayden Daniels. Which QB would be the best fit for the Patriots? 1:00-Pros for McCarthy 6:30-Pros for Maye 13:30-Pros for Daniels 19:30-Cons for McCarthy 30:30-Cons for Maye 39:00-Cons for Daniels Watch on YT: https://youtu.be/UT0dIOE_MHwSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Merril Hoge on the quarterbacks; Hunter Henry on unfinished business in Foxboro

Merril Hoge on the quarterbacks; Hunter Henry on unfinished business in Foxboro

Tom Curran and Phil Perry discuss the latest news surrounding the Patriots and the 2024 NFL Draft. We catch up with Hunter Henry. Later, Merril Hoge joins to give his take on the top QBs in the draft. 1:00-Let's fight over an online Quick Slants poll 7:30-What to make of the latest J.J. McCarthy hype 17:45-Hunter Henry 1-on-1 24:00-Merril Hoge on the QBs in the draft Watch on YT: https://youtu.be/fkV57KEbb5cSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

How motivated are Patriots to swing a big WR trade? What’s Washington thinking at No. 2?

How motivated are Patriots to swing a big WR trade? What’s Washington thinking at No. 2?

Tom Curran and Phil Perry discuss ways for the Patriots to land a stud WR and debate what it would take for the Patriots to trade down. J.P. Finlay gives us the latest news on what the Washington Commanders might do with the No. 2 pick. Later, Joe Person of the Athletic talks about the characteristics of Drake Maye. 1:30-Reaction to the Stefon Diggs trade 5:00-How can the Patriots land a stud WR? 14:30-What would it take for the Patriots to trade down? 34:00-J.P. Finlay on who Washington may target at No. 2 overall 43:30-Joe Person on the character of Drake Maye Watch on YT: https://youtu.be/0gQfhM3FSkMSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Is J.J. McCarthy now the object of Patriots desire?

Is J.J. McCarthy now the object of Patriots desire?

Is Eliot Wolf pushing hard for the Patriots to draft J.J. McCarthy with the No. 3 pick in the NFL draft? Tom Curran talks with Tony Pauline to find out what he has heard. Later, Phil Perry joins to discuss players in the draft that could be fits at WR for the Patriots. 4:30-Tony Pauline on the Patriots drafting J.J. with the third pick 8:00-How much can the Patriots get if they trade back? 12:30-Pauline on the WR talent in the draft 28:30-Phil Perry’s prototypical WRs for the Patriots Watch on YT: https://youtu.be/qx2qqYya9HYSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

What “bag” is the right “bag” for Patriots to trade down?

What “bag” is the right “bag” for Patriots to trade down?

Where do the Patriots stand in their decision on what to do with the No. 3 pick in the NFL draft? Tom Curran and Phil Perry discuss the latest as the top QBs in the draft participate in their pro days. 3:00-How collaborative will the draft decisions be? 10:30-Stop setting up expectations for playoffs. Underestimate and overperform! 16:00-Reaction to pro days 21:30- What “bag” is the right “bag” for Patriots to trade down? 28:00-HEATED DEBATE: Do you need the QB?! Watch on YT: https://youtu.be/p8BjQCfv-X0See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

NFL owners meetings wrap: Things are getting interesting for Patriots at No. 3

NFL owners meetings wrap: Things are getting interesting for Patriots at No. 3

Tom Curran and Phil Perry discuss their takeaways from Robert Kraft’s meeting with the media on Tuesday. Later, Dianna Russini of The Athletic talks about what the rest of the league is saying about the No. 3 pick. 1:00-Reaction to the NFL rule changes 9:00-Three takeaways from Robert Kraft’s comments 17 :00-How do you make players want to play for the Patriots? 21:00-How do the Patriots balance patience and urgency? 38:00-Interview with Dianna Russini Watch on YT: https://youtu.be/mcYYI36u9_wSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jerod Mayo preaches patience and talks options for Patriots at No. 3

Jerod Mayo preaches patience and talks options for Patriots at No. 3

Jerod Mayo spoke with the media in Orlando at the NFL Owner’s Meetings. Tom Curran reacts to what we heard from Jerod and discusses why Patriots fans should be patient in this rebuild. Watch on YT: https://youtu.be/IF5RkHfvbYUSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The rest of the Patriots’ decade will likely be shaped by Drake Maye vs. trade down decision

The rest of the Patriots’ decade will likely be shaped by Drake Maye vs. trade down decision

Tom Curran and Phil Perry have differing opinions about drafting Drake Maye at No.3 overall. What’s the right move for the Patriots? 1:00-The case for and against drafting Drake Maye No. 3 overall 11:00-What changed Phil’s mind on Maye? 21:00-The importance of developing the QB you draft 24:00-Why trading for a top-end WR is not a good idea Watch on YT: https://youtu.be/oE631EycUHMSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Patriots should be building in this draft and not looking for a savior

Patriots should be building in this draft and not looking for a savior

Tom Curran thinks it takes “guts and brains” for the Patriots to trade the third overall pick, what does Phil Perry think? Later, Vikings beat writer Alec Lewis discusses K.J. Osborn’s game and whether Minnesota will try to move up to third overall. 1:00-Why Eliot Wolf should not play it safe in his first draft with Patriots 7:00-Are the Patriots in a critically bad situation? 33:30-Alec Lewis talks about K.J. Osborn 39:30-How desperate are the Vikings to draft a QB? Watch on YT: https://youtu.be/bae53Y3pf8wSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Dynastic postgame show: Reaction to the final two episodes of The Dynasty

Dynastic postgame show: Reaction to the final two episodes of The Dynasty

Tom Curran, Phil Perry, Michael Holley and Brian Hoyer discuss the final two episodes of Apple TV+ The Dynasty. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Were the Patriots smart to push away from the table on Calvin Ridley?

Were the Patriots smart to push away from the table on Calvin Ridley?

Tom Curran and Phil Perry give their grades for the Patriots in free agency. What’s the next move after missing out on Calvin Ridley? Later, NFL Draft analyst Thor Nystrom explains why J.J. McCarthy should be worthy of the third overall pick. 1:00-What grade do the Patriots deserve for their free agency so far? 10:30-Should they trade down after not landing a WR? 14:00-Other free agent WRs the Patriots can target 19:30-Thor on the potential of J.J. McCarthy Watch on YT: https://youtu.be/F6YJ3R8OtSsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Patriots just toe-dipping in free agency so far

Patriots just toe-dipping in free agency so far

Tom Curran and Phil Perry react to the moves the Patriots have made in free agency. What other moves do we want to see them make? 1:30-Should the Patriots be getting more credit for the necessary moves they have made? 6:00-Will the Patriots regret not doing more? 14:00-Where's the urgency?!? 17:00-Have the Patriots locked themselves into drafting a QB third overall? Watch on YT: https://youtu.be/bnh2uU-vdSsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Dynastic postgame show: Takeaways from episodes 7 and 8

Dynastic postgame show: Takeaways from episodes 7 and 8

Tom Curran, Phil Perry and Michael Holley break down episodes 7 and 8 of the Dynasty. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Does the situation make the QB work or vice versa?

Does the situation make the QB work or vice versa?

Which factor is more important to winning a Super Bowl, the situation or the QB? Tom Curran and Phil Perry debate whether the Patriot should draft Drake Maye with the third overall pick or trade back. 1:00-Situations win Super Bowls not QBs! 6:30-Is Mac Jones more of a finished product than Drake Maye? 12:00-Trade down if Maye is your option at #3 25:00-Ranking the Patriots offseason position priorities Watch on YT: https://youtu.be/kPeD3UFXJUoSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Are the Patriots talking themselves into Drake Maye at #3?

Are the Patriots talking themselves into Drake Maye at #3?

Tom Curran and Phil Perry react to the Patriots using the transition tag on Kyle Dugger and debate whether the Patriots should be confident in drafting Drake Maye. Is there too much pressure for them not to draft a QB with the third overall pick? :30-Patriots use the transition tag on Kyle Dugger 5:00- Are the Patriots talking themselves into Drake Maye at #3? 17:00-Is the pressure too big to pass on a QB? 31:00-Possible free agent candidates for the Patriots Watch on YT: https://youtu.be/A1GFuH8n8psSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Dynastic postgame show: Reaction to episodes 5 and 6 of the Dynasty

Dynastic postgame show: Reaction to episodes 5 and 6 of the Dynasty

Tom Curran, Michael Holley and Matt Cassel break down episodes 5 and 6 of the Dynasty. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Brian Hoyer on what Patriots should do at QB and what went wrong with the ‘22 offensive switch

Brian Hoyer on what Patriots should do at QB and what went wrong with the ‘22 offensive switch

Tom Curran talks with Brian Hoyer to discuss what went wrong for the Patriots’ offense in 2022. How can the Patriots learn from that season? Which QB in the draft would be a good fit for New England? 5:30-Hoyer on why the 2022 season went sideways for the Patriots’ offense 10:30-How much more complex was the offense under Tom Brady? 12:30-Hoyer's relationship with Mac Jones 16:00-Should the Patriots move on from Mac? 27:00-Which QB in the draft is the best fit for New England? Watch on YT: https://youtu.be/hmxhL6dOMe8See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.