Podcasts by Tom Curran’s Patriots Talk Podcast

Patriots win, Zappe shines; does this change any trajectories? from 2023-12-08T18:54:24

The Patriots defeated the Steelers 21-18 on “Thursday Night Football”, but what does it all mean?! Tom Curran and Phil Perry break down the win and how it impacts the future of the team.  Listen

Patriots have holes everywhere, not just quarterback from 2023-12-05T21:17:52

Is there any chance Bill Belichick will be fired mid-season? How in the world can the Patriots’ offense be fixed by next season? Tom Curran and Phil Perry discuss that and much more.  

Did the Patriots get any ‘Bailey bump’ vs Chargers? from 2023-12-04T00:26:18

Tom Curran and Phil Perry react to the Patriots’ 6-0 loss to the Chargers. Did Bailey Zappe give the offense a better chance than Mac Jones? 

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Trading Bill Belichick? It’s a lot more complicated than you think from 2023-11-30T19:57:04

Bill Belichick, the future head coach of the Chargers? NOT SO FAST! Tom Curran and Phil Perry debate how Belichick's departure will go down. Later, we discuss how Bailey Zappe and Malik Cunningh...

Bill O’Brien goes deep on what’s ailing Mac and who should take blame from 2023-11-28T22:24:54

Bill O’Brien spoke with reporters on Tuesday and went into detail on the struggles of the Patriots’ offense this season. Tom Curran and Phil Perry discuss what we learned, and O’Brien’s future w...

Patriots give off disengaged vibe in loss to Giants from 2023-11-27T01:14:14

The Patriots bench Mac Jones for Bailey Zappe in their loss to the New York Giants. Tom Curran and Phil Perry break down where the Patriots go from here. 

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Bill Belichick’s QB strategy seems to be “embrace the chaos” from 2023-11-22T00:36:51

Tom Curran and Phil Perry try to make sense of who will start at QB against the Giants on Sunday. Where will the team find motivation for the rest of the season? 

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What’s the Patriots’ next move at QB? from 2023-11-16T19:41:07

Tom Curran and Phil Perry try to make sense of who Bill Belichick will start following the bye week. How much blame does Bill deserve for the Patriots’ QB conundrum we are in? 

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Jason McCourty: ‘I don't see how you go back to Mac Jones’ from 2023-11-14T20:35:46

Jason McCourty had a front row seat in Germany to watch the Patriots lose to the Colts. Tom Curran talks with the former Patriot to get his take on what’s next for Bill Belichick and Mac Jo...

Was Sunday Mac’s last dance as Patriots QB? from 2023-11-13T16:54:08

Tom Curran and Phil Perry react to the Patriots’ loss to the Colts in Germany. Have the Patriots hit rock bottom? 

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HOF Exec Bill Polian pushes back on Belichick’s exit being ‘inevitable’ from 2023-11-09T20:01:37

Tom Curran talks with Bill Polian to get his perspective on the state of the New England Patriots. Is it really inevitable that Bill Belichick is fired?  

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Kevin Clark on the ‘heartbreaking’ state of the Patriots from 2023-11-07T22:10:17

Tom Curran and Phil Perry talk with Kevin Clark to get a national perspective of what’s going 

on with the Patriots. Is it becoming clear Belichick should not be coaching the team nex...

Another home loss for the Patriots and feeling of doom deepens from 2023-11-06T00:14:53

Mac Jones' late interception sealed the Patriots stunning loss to the Washington Commanders. Tom Curran and Phil Perry break down the loss and what’s next for the Patriots. 

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How do the Patriots play the course for 2024 at head coach and quarterback? from 2023-11-02T18:29:12

Tom Curran talks with Domonique Foxworth about the national perspective of Bill Belichick and the Patriots. Later, Phil Perry joins to debate whether Josh McDaniels would return to New England, ...

Trade deadline passes quietly for Patriots; maybe too quiet... from 2023-10-31T23:06:27

The Patriots stood pat at the trade deadline... so what does it mean? Tom E. Curran and Phil Perry break it all down. Plus, what does the future look like for Bill Belichick?

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Patriots outsmarted and outclassed by Tua and Dolphins from 2023-10-30T11:34:54

Tom Curran and Phil Perry break down the Patriots’ 31-17 loss to the Miami Dolphins. How will this game impact what the team does at the trade deadline? 

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Can the Patriots stand up to Tua and the Miami heat? from 2023-10-26T16:48:40

Coming off their biggest win of the season, can the Patriots pull off another upset on Sunday? Tom Curran, Phil Perry and Mike Kadlick of WEEI break down what it’s going to take for the Patriots...

How the Patriots can pull a Miami miracle vs. Dolphins from 2023-10-24T19:06:17

Bring on the Dolphins! Tom Curran talks with Omar Kelly to get a Miami perspective on Sunday’s matchup. Later, Phil Perry joins to discuss how the Patriots’ win over the Bills changes the season...

Six reasons the Patriots pulled an upset over the Bills from 2023-10-22T23:24:13

Tom Curran and Phil Perry react to the Patriots’ 29-25 win over the Buffalo Bills. What are the top reasons they won? How sustainable is this performance? 

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A GM’s perspective on the thorny questions facing the Patriots from 2023-10-19T20:15:50

The NFL trade deadline is approaching, and the Patriots are looking at a possible 1-7. What should the Patriots do at the trade deadline? Tom Curran and Phil Perry talk with former NFL GM Rick S...

Do the Patriots have a core they can count on for the future? from 2023-10-17T17:15:46

After three straight losses, Tom Curran and Phil Perry debate what’s next for the Patriots. What’s the future for Mac Jones? Is there a core the Patriots can build off in 2024? 

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After the Patriots loss to Raiders, is the reality of a lost season sinking in? from 2023-10-16T03:01:58

Tom Curran and Phil Perry break down the Patriots loss to the Raiders. What’s next for the Patriots after losing three straight games? 

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Do the Patriots have enough to actually fix Mac Jones? from 2023-10-12T20:58:08

Phil Perry joins Tom Curran to look deeper into the root causes of Mac Jones’ struggles and if the Patriots even have the pieces in place to fix those issues. Then, Tom welcomes in Mike Florio t...

Jakobi Meyers is symbolic of where Bill Belichick and the Patriots have gone wrong from 2023-10-10T20:11:14

Tom Curran explains why the decision to move on from Jakobi Meyers is symbolic of where Bill Belichick and the Patriots have gone wrong over the last few seasons. Then, Curran welcomes in Phil P...

Time to sit Mac Jones? from 2023-10-08T23:47:23

Tom Curran and Phil Perry debate what’s next for the Patriots after their 34-0 loss to the Saints. 

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How does Mac Jones turn the page and where are the Patriots two years from now? from 2023-10-05T19:53:16

Tom Curran welcomes in Andrew Callahan to dive deep into what went wrong for Mac Jones on Sunday vs. the Cowboys and if the problems we’ve seen over the past three seasons with him are fixable o...

For Mac Jones, the path back to Belichick's favor? First, do no harm from 2023-10-03T17:49:04

Where do the Patriots go from here? Tom Curran talks with Taylor Kyles of CLNS to break down what went wrong against the Cowboys. Later, Rich Eisen gives a national perspective of the blowout lo...

Patriots are at an organization-wide crossroads after loss to Cowboys from 2023-10-02T02:53:19

Tom Curran breaks down the Patriots’ loss to the Cowboys. Who is to blame for the lack of offense? How can Mac Jones bounce back from being benched? 

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How the Patriots can flip the script vs. Cowboys, plus Keegan Bradley on Pats, Ryder Cup snub from 2023-09-28T16:51:13

Tom Curran and Phil Perry break down the Patriots’ upcoming matchup against the Cowboys. Can the Patriots adapt on offense to put up more points? Later, Tom talks with PGA professional Keegan Br...

Would the Patriots be scared of facing their own offense? from 2023-09-26T18:10:19

Tom Curran and Phil Perry debate how the Patriots’ defense would feel about facing their own offense. Later, Tom talks with Todd Archer of ESPN to get a Dallas perspective of the Cowboys’ start ...

Patriots escape NY with win they had to have from 2023-09-24T23:56:54

The Patriots held off the Jets to earn their first victory of the year. Tom Curran and Phil Perry break down the game and discuss how the Patriots can build off the win. 

Chris Long says elements are there for Patriots to get right in ‘23 from 2023-09-21T17:18:34

Tom Curran talks with Chris Long about his impressions of the Patriots through their first two games. Should Patriots fans be more optimistic? What will it take to keep Bill off the hot seat?&nb...

Patriots face a sticky challenge in must-win vs Jets from 2023-09-19T16:41:13

What will it take for the Patriots to get their first win? Tom Curran and Phil Perry preview the upcoming Week 3 matchup against the Jets. Later, Colin Cowherd gives a national perspective of Bi...

Patriots’ self-inflicted wounds doom them vs. Dolphins from 2023-09-18T15:39:43

Tom Curran and Phil Perry give their takeaways from the Patriots’ 24-17 loss to the Miami Dolphins. 

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Inside the numbers on Mac Jones vs. Tua Tagovailoa with Mike Sando from 2023-09-14T19:00:09

Which QB would you rather have, Tua or Mac? Tom Curran talks with Mike Sando of The Athletic to break down the numbers on which QB has the brighter NFL future. Also, we break down the landscape ...

Taking stock of radical changes in AFC East from 2023-09-12T17:17

Tom E. Curran and Phil Perry react to Aaron Rodgers' injury and discuss how this changes the landscape of the AFC East. They also preview the Patriots' Week 2 matchup against the Dolphins.

There’s so much upside in Patriots season-opening loss to the Eagles from 2023-09-11T03:09:51

The Patriots lost to the Eagles 25-20 in their first game of the 2023 season. Tom Curran and Phil Perry give their takeaways from the game and discuss how the Patriots can build off the positive...

What do the Patriots have to do to upset the Eagles? from 2023-09-07T16:50:44

Tom Curran and Phil Perry talk with Dave Zangaro of NBC Sports Philadelphia to preview the upcoming Eagles vs. Patriots matchup. Do the Eagles have a weakness that the Patriots can exploit? ...

Legal expert explains why case against Jack Jones was easy to defend from 2023-09-06T01:03:07

Legal analyst Greg Henning joins Tom E. Curran for an emergency Patriots Talk Podcast after gun charges against CB Jack Jones were dropped. Greg breaks down why this was likely an easy case to d...

AFC East roundtable: Where do Mac, BB and Pats rank in the division in rivals' eyes? from 2023-09-05T22:51:23

We go around the AFC East to find out what the division rivals are saying about the Patriots. Sal Maiorana tells us all about the Bills, Rich Cimini talks Aaron Rodgers and the Jets, and O...

Panthers insider explains why QB Matt Corral was available to Patriots from 2023-08-31T21:28:14

Tom E. Curran is joined by The Athletic's Joe Person to discuss the Patriots' newest QB, Matt Corral. He explains why Corral was available to the Pats and how good of a player he is right now. Listen

Matt Light weighs in on prospects for the Patriots and Mac Jones in ‘23 from 2023-08-31T18:25:40

Tom Curran talks with Matt Light to get his assessment of the 2023 Patriots. How can Bill Belichick adapt to win in today’s NFL?  

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Patriots waive Zappe, so who backs up Mac? from 2023-08-29T21:50:49

Tom Curran and Phil Perry react to the roster moves by the Patriots at Tuesday’s deadline. Why did the team release Bailey Zappe and what is the plan? 

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Should Patriots sound the backup alarm on Bailey Zappe? from 2023-08-26T05:55:54

Tom Curran and Phil Perry give their takeaways from the Patriots final preseason game. 

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Devin McCourty talks Christian Gonzalez potential; why he sees a BIG year for Kendrick Bourne from 2023-08-23T12:00

Phil Perry talks with Devin McCourty to discuss his expectations for the Patriots heading into the 2023 season. How does he feel about the Patriots offense? What are his first impressions of Chr...

Postgame reaction to Isaiah Bolden’s serious injury and the good and bad from Patriots-Packers from 2023-08-20T05:33:10

Tom Curran and Phil Perry break down what we learned from the Patriots' second preseason game, which was suspended early in the fourth quarter after rookie Isaiah Bolden was stretchered off due ...

Patriots sizzleon day 2 of joint practices; who sizzled the most? from 2023-08-17T23:16:51

Tom Curran and Taylor Kyles of CLNS give you a post-practice breakdown of what they saw between the Patriots and the Packers. Later, Phil Perry joins to discuss how the team can build off the po...

Zeke, Malik and a huge week in Green Bay from 2023-08-15T23:28:58

Tom Curran and Andrew Callahan come to you live from outside of Lambeau Field to preview the Patriots upcoming joint practices with the Green Bay Packers. Later, we catch up with Jabrill Peppers...

Malik Cunningham steals show, what does it mean? from 2023-08-11T04:51:12

Football is back! Tom Curran and Phil Perry break down what we learned from the Patriots first preseason game. 

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Patriots ahead of schedule heading into preseason opener? from 2023-08-08T22:50:33

Tom Curran and Phil Perry break down the state of the New England Patriots as they prepare for their first preseason game against the Houston Texans. Which players are we looking forward to seei...

Jack Jones makes an unplanned exit from Patriots practice from 2023-08-03T22:04:23

Tom Curran and Phil Perry break down the latest from Patriots training camp. What caused Jack Jones’ abrupt departure from practice? What positive signs are we seeing from the offense? 

Depth concerns already deepening for Patriots offense from 2023-07-31T23:24:17

Tom Curran and Phil Perry break down what they saw in the Patriots first padded practice at training camp. How much does Cole Strange’s injury highlight the depth concerns on this team? How inte...

Patriots spending decisions have become impossible to explain from 2023-07-27T22:45:55

Day 2 of training camp is in the books! Tom Curran and Phil Perry break down what they saw from Mac Jones and the offense. They also debate why the Patriots didn’t go all in on DeAndre Hopkins, ...

A Patriots Training Camp Preview from 2023-07-25T17:31:22

Patriots players reported for Training Camp on Tuesday, and Tom E. Curran and Phil Perry discuss the storylines going into the new season and their reaction to what head coach Bill Belichick sai...

Audience participation pod! 18 looming questions heading into Patriots training camp from 2023-07-06T12:00

Tom Curran and Cerrone Battle answer YOUR biggest questions heading into Patriots training camp.  Will DeAndre Hopkins or Dalvin Cook be on the team? Was the Patriots’ defense REALLY that g...

How should the Patriots proceed with Jack Jones? from 2023-06-21T17:22:17

Patriots CB Jack Jones pleads not guilty to nine gun charges, and his lawyer claims he was ‘almost fired’ due to social media response to his arrest. How should the Patriots proceed? Tom Curran ...

Offensive tackle is a growing concern for Patriots from 2023-06-13T23:39:34

Tom Curran and Phil Perry report from Day 2 of Patriots minicamp. We got to see Trent Brown but not for long. How concerning is the tackle position? How good can this defense be? 

Slim pickings at WR as Patriots begin minicamp from 2023-06-12T21:53:34

Tom Curran and Phil Perry report from Day 1 of Patriots minicamp. Who was missing and why? What did Mac Jones and Bill Belichick have to say about DeAndre Hopkins? 

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The perfect DeAndre Hopkins sales pitch from the Patriots from 2023-06-09T21:25

Tom Curran and Phil Perry recap the Patriots’ final OTA practice. They also debate what the perfect sales pitch would be for DeAndre Hopkins. 

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Fist flies at Patriots’ OTA! from 2023-06-06T21:11:38

Things get chippy at Tuesday’s OTAs! Tom Curran and Phil Perry break down what they saw and give their biggest takeaways. 

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Easy to tell who’s running the offense at Patriots’ OTA from 2023-05-31T22:35:10

Tom Curran gives his takeaways from the Patriots’ first open OTA practice. 

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Who will be the Patriots’ OTA ‘star’ of 2023? from 2023-05-24T20:06:22

Tom Curran is joined by Phil Perry, Mike Giardi and Andrew Callahan to preview the Patriots’ upcoming OTAs. What three things are we most interested in seeing? Who will be the ‘star’? ...

James White on advice for Mac Jones, the Patriots’ need for a third-down back and MORE! from 2023-05-16T18:42:57

Tom Curran talks with former New England Patriots running back and current Miami Heat fan James White. How does he feel about the Heat’s chances against the Celtics? What would his one word of a...

Ranking the QBs the Patriots will face in ‘23 with Matt Cassel from 2023-05-10T22:42:44

The gang is back together! Tom Curran, Phil Perry and Matt Cassel look ahead to the upcoming NFL schedule release. How would you rank the Patriots’ opposing QBs? Plus, Matt Cassel talks about wh...

The hits, misses and unfulfilled wishes from the Patriots’ 2023 draft from 2023-05-01T21:10:19

The Patriots 2023 Draft is in the books! What picks did we like, and which did we not? Tom Curran and Phil Perry break it all down. 

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Patriots NFL Draft Day 2: Loving the picks but hating the strategy from 2023-04-29T04:10:25

Tom Curran and Phil Perry react to the Patriots drafting Keion White and Marte Mapu in the second round of the 2023 NFL Draft. 

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Picking Christian Gonzalez 17th overall in the 2023 NFL Draft is DREAM SCENARIO for Patriots from 2023-04-28T04:23:28

Tom Curran and Phil Perry react to the Patriots drafting Christian Gonzalez with the 17th pick in the 2023 NFL Draft. 

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Patriots need to be aggressive Thursday; Greg Cosell gives his top Patriots picks from 2023-04-25T21:22:54

The draft is almost here! What will the Patriots do at #14? Tom Curran breaks down what he wants to see from the Patriots. Later, Greg Cosell breaks down the 2023 NFL Draft and po...

Going deep on 2023 NFL Draft with former NFL executive Thomas Dimitroff from 2023-04-20T15:26:19

Tom Curran talks with Thomas Dimitroff about how an NFL team prepares for the draft. What’s the draft room like? Which players does Dimitroff like for the Patriots at #14? 

Patriots coaches trumpeting ‘fresh start’ from 2023-04-18T22:01:29

Patriots coaches met with the media on Tuesday, Tom Curran and Phil Perry give their biggest takeaways from the day. 

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EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: Josh Uche on his breakout season; Patriots offseason from 2023-04-13T16:08:08

Tom E. Curran and Phil Perry had the opportunity to chat with Patriots linebacker Josh Uche in this week's episode of "Tom Curran's Patriots Talk Podcast".

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Look ahead to next year to see who the Patriots will take in the 2023 NFL Draft from 2023-04-11T19:35:09

What will the Patriots do with the 14th overall pick in the NFL Draft? Tom Curran and Phil Perry break down the options and try to make sense of which position the Patriots will target. &nb...

Can the Patriots stop 2022 from affecting 2023? from 2023-04-06T18:34:38

Tom Curran and Phil Perry discuss the latest on the Bill Belichick-Mac Jones drama. What will Mac’s demeanor be this season? Is there a chance for a happily ever after?  

Mike Florio discusses his report on the Patriots shopping Mac Jones from 2023-04-04T19:43:12

Tom Curran and Phil Perry talk with Mike Florio about his report that Bill Belichick has shopped Mac Jones this offseason. Does this mean the Mac Jones era in New England is over? 

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Can the Patriots win AFC East? This expert says definitely yes from 2023-03-30T19:41:37

Former NFL QB Jim Miller explains why he thinks the Patriots could actually win the AFC East. Later, Tom Curran talks with beat writers from around the AFC East to get the la...

Judging the Patriots future after Robert Kraft and Bill Belichick NFL owners meetings comments from 2023-03-28T20:53:41

Robert Kraft and Bill Belichick met with reporters on Monday at the NFL owners meetings. What did we learn? Tom Curran breaks it all down. 

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Why the Patriots are in a perfect spot in this year’s NFL Draft with PFF’s Steve Palazzolo from 2023-03-23T16:22:25

Tom Curran talks with Steve Palazzolo of Pro Football Focus about his most recent mock draft. How will the early run on QBs benefit the Patriots? Is the best way for the Patriots to improve thei...

1-on-1 with Devin McCourty; How much better have the Patriots become this offseason? from 2023-03-21T21:29:20

Since the end of the season, have the Patriots’ additions and subtractions made them a better team? Tom Curran debates that question and gives his take on what moves need to be next. Devin McCou...

JuJu Smith-Schuster in, Jakobi Meyers out. Have Patriots improved? from 2023-03-16T22:19:44

Tom Curran and Phil Perry react to the Patriots signing JuJu Smith-Schuster, is he an upgrade over Jakobi Meyers? What is Bill Belichick’s philosophy as he tries to improve the offense?2:00-Why ...

An airing of Jakobi Meyers' grievances from 2023-03-14T22:01:02

On the latest Patriots Talk Podcast, Tom E. Curran and Phil Perry react to Jakobi Meyers signing a 3-year, $33M deal with the Las Vegas Raiders. They try to make sense of the Patriots' decision ...

Should Patriots chase DeAndre Hopkins; Free agency look ahead from 2023-03-10T20:20:17

Tom Curran and Phil Perry debate whether the Patriots should go after DeAndre Hopkins. Do you NEED a big-name WR to win in today’s NFL? Plus, a deep dive into upcoming free agency. 

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A deep look at the NFL’s muddled quarterback landscape from 2023-03-07T21:57:45

Tom Curran and Phil Perry react to all the news and rumors around the NFL. Will Josh McDaniels try to reunite with Mac Jones? Could Tom Brady come out of retirement to join the Dolphins?  Listen

Will NFLPA survey results impact Patriots in free agency? from 2023-03-02T22:06:07

Tom Curran talks with Pete Kendall and Michael McCann about some of the realities the Patriots will have to confront as they enter free agency. How will taxes, facilities and chances of winning ...

Is the cap really "crap"? Andrew Brandt makes his case from 2023-03-01T00:46:48

Tom Curran and Phil Perry welcome in former Green Bay Packers executive Andrew Brandt to break down why claims you can’t build long-term around a top of the market QB are bogus and how the Patri...

A position-by-position deep dive on the Patriots offense from 2023-02-21T03:34:12

Tom Curran and Phil Perry go position by position and break down the Patriots’ current roster on offense. What positions are set for the foreseeable future and where should the team look to make...

Are the Kansas City Chiefs a dynasty? Are you high? from 2023-02-14T20:02:50

Tom Curran and Phil Perry react to the Chiefs beating the Eagles 38-35 in Super Bowl LVII. What will it take for the Chiefs to be considered a dynasty? How much credit does Andy Reid deserve?&nb...

Adam Vinatieri, 50-plus underwear model? And so much more! from 2023-02-09T19:44:36

Tom Curran chats with Adam Vinatieri about the mindset that led to him becoming one of the most-clutch kickers in NFL history, why he feels he’ll always be a Patriot, and if he ever thinks about...

Making the most of Mac Jones with Greg Cosell and Mike Lombardi from 2023-02-09T00:14:35

Tom Curran and Phil Perry talk with former NFL executive Mike Lombardi about how the Patriots have gone about fixing their offensive system this offseason and whether or not the team will get th...

Peter King, Thomas Dimitroff talk Mac, Brady and ranking Super Bowls from 2023-02-07T20:38:59

Tom E. Curran is joined by NBC Sports' Peter King and former Patriots executive Thomas Dimitroff from radio row in Phoenix. Dimitroff talks about Mac Jones' future in New England and how the tea...

Do the Patriots remain a national brand? Plus, reaction to the Adrian Klemm hire from 2023-02-07T00:59:05

Tom Curran and Phil Perry react to reports that Adrian Klemm will be the Patriots next offensive line coach, as well as other offseason team news. Then, Pro Football Talk’s Mike Florio joins Tom...

Why asking Tom Brady to “retire as a Patriot” is an awful idea from 2023-02-02T21:22:51

Tom Curran and Phil Perry debate what the proper Tom Brady tribute in New England should look like. Should it be a day? A parade? A statue? Just not a one-day contract! 

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Going deep on what Patriots should do with their pass catchers from 2023-01-31T20:54:26

What can the Patriots do to get Mac Jones a weapon next season? Tom Curran and Phil Perry debate the best way to upgrade the offense this offseason. Later, Alex Barth of the Sports Hub gives an ...

How bad was it behind the scenes for the ‘22 Patriots? from 2023-01-26T21:24:02

Tom Curran and Phil Perry react to the Boston Herald’s article detailing the dysfunction within the Patriots last season. Just how bad did things get behind the scenes? Will there be any lingeri...

Devin McCourty goes deep on Patriots’ hire of Bill O’Brien from 2023-01-24T19:39:52

The wait is over! The Patriots hire Bill O’Brien as their offensive coordinator. Tom Curran and Phil Perry talk with Devin McCourty about why he’s a fan of the hire and how it will impact Mac Jo...

Patriots’ looming decision on Jakobi Meyers is a bellwether for their off-season from 2023-01-19T20:32:20

What will the Patriots do with Jakobi Meyers? Tom Curran and Phil Perry debate the options the Patriots have. Can they bring in a big-name WR while also keeping Meyers? What does the ideal ...

Patriots seem to be charting a new course for ‘23 from 2023-01-17T18:51:59

Tom Curran and Phil Perry break down the next steps in the Patriots’ quest for an offensive coordinator. How soon will we have updates? Also, after seeing the games this weekend, should Patriots...

What’s the biggest draw of the Patriots’ OC job? from 2023-01-12T19:45:40

Tom Curran, Phil Perry and Matt Cassel discuss the end-of-year meeting between Robert Kraft and Bill Belichick. What changes will be made heading into next season? Also, they give their picks fo...

Does Bill Belichick feel urgency to upgrade his Patriots staff? from 2023-01-10T23:03:32

Tom Curran and Phil Perry break down what we learned from Bill Belichick’s meeting with the media on Monday. Does Belichick owe fans/media an explanation for his decisions this season? Will the ...

Patriots once again find a way to fall vs. Bills. Where do they go from here? from 2023-01-09T02:21:52

Tom Curran and Phil Perry break down the Patriots’ 35-23 loss to the Buffalo Bills. They discuss what we learned about the Patriots this season, and debate where the team goes from here.

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Patriots’ strong leaders will be front-and-center this week from 2023-01-05T19:41:47

Tom Curran, Phil Perry and Matt Cassel discuss the positive update from the Bills regarding Damar Hamlin. How will Bill Belichick prepare the Patriots for the Bills? Could this possibly be ...

Perspective on the Damar Hamlin situation from 2023-01-03T19:21:19

Tom Curran and Phil Perry discuss Damar Hamlin's cardiac arrest during Bills-Bengals and how it will impact the rest of the NFL

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Patriots find a way vs Dolphins to keep hope alive from 2023-01-02T01:45:06

The Patriots playoff hopes are still alive after beating the Dolphins, 23-21. Tom Curran and Phil Perry discuss the good and the bad from the win.

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Will Robert Kraft take a hard-line stance with Belichick this offseason? Experts weigh in from 2022-12-29T18:08:56

Tom Curran talks with Mike Sando of The Athletic about his recent article, “Robert Kraft’s Hall of Fame credentials and what’s next.” They also discuss how Kraft will address Bill Belichick at t...

Sentiment rises that Patriots don’t “deserve” playoffs…how’s that happen? from 2022-12-27T19:02:23

The Patriots control their own destiny…yet some think they don’t deserve it. Tom Curran and Michael Hurley discuss how we got here and play a game of “Mac-ternatives” where they debate who could...

5 reasons for cautious optimism as Patriots stagger down the stretch from 2022-12-22T21:48:52

Tom Curran welcomes in Phil Perry and Matt Cassel to take one last look at the Patriots’ absurd finish against the Raiders; how does a team respond following a loss like that, and are we at the ...

Trust issues have infected the Patriots from 2022-12-20T18:47:34

Tom Curran and Phil Perry try to identify the root cause of the Patriots’ issues this season. What’s the biggest reason for New England not improving as the season goes on? Can the team right th...

Processing the Patriots’ mind numbing-loss to the Raiders from 2022-12-19T15:39:44

Tom Curran and Phil Perry break down the Patriots’ crazy last-second loss to the Raiders. Who is to blame for the final play?

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Can the Patriots clean it up for playoff push? from 2022-12-15T21:15:18

Tom Curran, Phil Perry and Matt Cassel preview the Patriots-Raiders matchup. Will Mac Jones’ frustration with the play-calling linger into this game? Later, NFL Red Zone’s Scott Hanson joins to ...

Patriots steal a very necessary win vs. Cardinals from 2022-12-13T17:10:34

It wasn’t the prettiest of wins, but the Patriots get the job done against the Cardinals. Tom Curran and Phil Perry break down the game and discuss some positive takeaways from the win.

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Patriots are truly facing a must-win against the Cardinals from 2022-12-08T18:31:33

Tom Curran, Phil Perry and Matt Cassel debate just how much the offensive line issues have limited the Patriots offense this season. How can those issues be fixed? Lastly, they break down the Pa...

How much patience will Robert Kraft have for regressing Patriots? from 2022-12-06T20:46:26

Tom Curran welcomes in Phil Perry and Pro Football Talk’s Mike Florio to take a big picture look at where the Patriots are after 13 weeks and where they’re likely headed the rest of the season a...

Exasperation reigns as Patriots fall timidly vs. Bills from 2022-12-02T20:33:37

The Patriots were faced with their biggest test of the season and they failed. Are there any signs that things can be fixed? Tom Curran and Phil Perry break it all down.

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Can Patriots show they’ve narrowed gap on Bills? from 2022-11-29T19:06:17

Tom Curran and Phil Perry debate just how much the Patriots changed their defense to combat the Bills. Tyler Dunne of GoLongTD.com discusses why the Patriots might be catching the Bills at a goo...

Patriots’ chance at upset crushed under avalanche of errors from 2022-11-25T19:13:09

The Patriots lose to the Vikings 33-26, Tom Curran and Phil Perry break down the game and discuss how turnovers and negative plays once again cost the Patriots.

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It’s showtime for the Patriots vs. the Vikings from 2022-11-22T19:02:16

Tom Curran and Phil Perry preview the Patriots-Vikings matchup and discuss the crucial stretch coming up for the Patriots. Later, Jonnu Smith stops in for some irrelevant questions.  <...

Patriots smother the Jets offense and win at the buzzer from 2022-11-21T01:37:27

The Patriots offense stumbles again, but they walk off with the win against the Jets. Tom Curran and Phil Perry break it all down and discuss the positives Patriots fans can take from the game.&...

Can the Patriots figure out what they do well on offense? from 2022-11-17T20:31:54

Tom Curran and Phil Perry discuss the changes they would like to see the Patriots make coming off the bye week. Can the Patriots find success against the Jets again? Also, J.T. The Brick breaks ...

How the next eight games can alter the Patriots future from 2022-11-15T20:41:04

Tom Curran and Phil Perry break down the tough schedule the Patriots face coming off the bye week. Will the Patriots be able to keep their playoff spot? How much different could the offense look...

Can the Patriots cure their predictability problem? Plus, handing out BYE-week awards! from 2022-11-10T22:24:54

Tom E. Curran welcomes in Phil Perry and Matt Cassel to discuss the offense’s issues with tipping off defenses to their play-calls, is it possible for the team to turn things around during the B...

Concerns are now reality with Patriots’ offensive ugliness from 2022-11-08T18:04:47

As the Patriots head into their bye week, Tom Curran and Phil Perry break down what we know about the Patriots through the first nine games. Will the Patriots be able to fix their offensive issu...

Patriots head to bye with a W but with lots to resolve from 2022-11-07T01:52:12

Tom Curran and Phil Perry break down the Patriots’ 26-3 win over the Indianapolis Colts. What can the Patriots work heading into the bye week to make their offense more explosive?

Chris Long goes deep on time with Patriots and life in general from 2022-11-03T17:49:16

Tom Curran talks with former Patriot Chris Long about his time in New England. They also discuss his foundation and the projects being done by the Waterboys. Lastly, we fire off some irrelevant ...

Patriots QB coach Joe Judge praises Mac Jones for decision-making vs. Jets from 2022-11-01T22:14:13

Tom Curran and Phil Perry react to the Patriots making no moves at the trade deadline. They also discuss what Joe Judge’s recent comments say about the relationship between the Patriots and Mac ...

Mac Jones’ triumphant return to the Patriots? Kinda from 2022-10-31T00:17:43

The Patriots improved to 4-4 on the season with a 22-17 win over the Jets. Tom Curran and Phil Perry break down what we learned from the win.

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Is Mac Jones entering a make-or-break stretch with the Patriots? from 2022-10-27T19:51:11

Tom Curran, Phil Perry and Matt Cassel debate how crucial this week is for Mac Jones. What can Mac do to reestablish himself as the leader of this team? Also, we preview the Patriots upcoming ma...

Figuring out the ‘why’ of Belichick’s quarterback shuffling from 2022-10-25T19:59:44

Tom Curran and Phil Perry break down the Patriots’ 33-14 loss to the Chicago Bears. They also debate why Bill Belichick chose to play both quarterbacks and how that will be handled going forward...

Will Mac Jones be looking over his shoulder in his return? from 2022-10-20T19:37:09

Tom Curran, Phil Perry and Matt Cassel discuss the debate around the NFL on whether the Patriots should roll with Bailey Zappe or Mac Jones. They also break down the Patriots-Bears matchup and d...

Has the start to Patriots' season been an unqualified success? from 2022-10-18T18:04:36

Tom Curran and Phil Perry recap what we’ve learned about the Patriots in the first six games. Are the Patriots an average team playing well…or are they good? Also, we catch up with Deatrich Wise...

Patriots win again and Zappe fever grips Hub from 2022-10-17T01:09:07

Tom Curran and Phil Perry break down the Patriots’ 38-15 win over the Cleveland Browns. Zappe fever strikes again! But is there really any debate who will start when Mac Jones returns?

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Should the Patriots rush to get Mac Jones back? And a big Browns preview from 2022-10-13T20:34:49

Tom Curran welcomes in Phil Perry and Matt Cassel to discuss all the latest with Mac Jones and Bailey Zappe. How quickly should the team look to get Mac back on the field, and is there any serio...

How much staying power will the Patriots' improvements have? from 2022-10-11T19:07:47

Tom Curran and Phil Perry take one last look at the Patriots’ win over the Lions to debate which signs of improvement from the team will have staying power going forward this season before takin...

THE AFTERMATH: The climb begins? Patriots blow out Lions behind Bailey Zappe from 2022-10-09T23:08:06

Tom E. Curran and Phil Perry discuss the Patriots' 29-0 shutout of the Detroit Lions, who came into the game averaging 35 points per game.

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How can the Patriots expand their offense? from 2022-10-06T19:32:50

Tom Curran and Phil Perry talk with Seth Walder about ESPN’s new receiver tracking metrics and what it tells us about the Patriots’ receiving corps. Later, Matt Cassel previews Lions-Patriots an...

Can adversity help Patriots rediscover their mystique? from 2022-10-04T18:25:36

Four games down, at the quarter pole. Tom Curran and Phil Perry make their assessments about what we know about this Patriots team. Could Mac Jones’ injury be an ‘obstacle is the way’ situation ...

Aftermath: Moral victory? You betcha! from 2022-10-03T14:23:26

The Patriots lose in OT to the Packers 27-24, but there are plenty of positives to take from the loss. Tom Curran, Phil Perry and Michael Holley break down their biggest takeaways from the game....

Can Brian Hoyer lift the Patriots in Mac Jones absence? from 2022-09-29T22:01:14

Tom E. Curran is joined by Phil Perry and Matt Cassel to react to the way the Patriots have handled Mac Jones’ injury this week and what impact it will have on his development in Year 2. Then, t...

Setback for Mac Jones puts Patriots in precarious spot from 2022-09-27T18:42:23

Tom Curran talks with former NFL lineman Pete Kendall about the impact of Mac Jones’ injury on the offense. Later, Phil Perry joins to debate whether we should be encouraged or discouraged by wh...

AFTERMATH: Mac Jones adds injury to insult as Patriots lose sloppy to Ravens from 2022-09-26T00:41:30

Tom Curran and Phil Perry break down the Patriots’ 37-26 loss to the Baltimore Ravens. What’s the latest on Mac Jones injured ankle?

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Did the Patriots blow it when passing on Lamar Jackson? from 2022-09-22T19:59:55

Tom Curran, Phil Perry and Matt Cassel debate whether the concern over Mac Jones’ start is warranted. Also, they debate what would have been if the Patriots drafted Lamar Jackson instead of Sony...

Patriots grades and a Tampa Tom Brady wellness check from 2022-09-20T19:41:51

Tom Curran talks with Phil Perry, who hands out grades for the Patriots from their win over the Steelers. Brent Harris of WBAL joins to talk what went wrong for the Ravens against the Dolphins, ...

The Aftermath: Patriots, Patricia get some vindication in Pittsburgh from 2022-09-18T23:04:58

Tom Curran and Phil Perry break down the Patriots’ 17-14 win over the Pittsburgh Steelers. What can the team build off of from this win?

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A five-point plan to fix the Patriots’ offense from 2022-09-15T19:39:25

Tom Curran, Phil Perry and Matt Cassel break down their five-point plan for fixing the Patriots offense. What changes can be made to give the Patriots a better chance of beating the Steelers on ...

Heat is turning up on the Patriots’ offense already from 2022-09-13T17:02:45

Tom Curran talks with former NFL lineman Pete Kendall about what he saw go wrong for the Patriots in their season opener against the Dolphins. Are the problems on the offensive line fixable? Lat...

The Aftermath: Patriots, Mac Jones get banged up in Miami from 2022-09-11T23:53:48

Tom Curran and Phil Perry break down the Patriots’ 20-7 loss to the Miami Dolphins. How bad is Mac Jones’ back injury? Who is to blame for the struggles on offense?

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Will blitz-happy Dolphins get to Mac Jones in Miami? from 2022-09-08T19:07

Football is back! Tom Curran is joined by Matt Cassel and Phil Perry to preview the Patriots’ season-opener against the Dolphins and to discuss just how important Mac Jones is to the team’s succ...

NFL ironman Pete Kendall wonders if the Patriots are playing possum from 2022-09-06T19:24:58

Tom Curran and Phil Perry talk with former NFL guard, Pete Kendall, about what he has seen from the Patriots this preseason. Have the Patriots been playing possum? How hard will it be for Matt P...

Season preview: just how much patience is necessary in ‘22 from 2022-09-01T18:42:46

Tom E. Curran and Phil Perry are giving a full season preview ahead of Week 1. They discuss Bill Belichick's 'patience' strategy, causes for optimism and Mac Jones' positive outlook on the seaso...

Cutdown day and how the Patriots’ offense could improve from 2022-08-30T22:57:21

Tom Curran and Phil Perry react to 53-man roster cuts by the Patriots. Were there any surprises? Also, they debate how the Patriots’ offense could improve before the season opener against the Do...

Patriots flounder in preseason finale against Raiders from 2022-08-27T14:29:51

Tom Curran and Phil Perry break down the Patriots’ final preseason game against the Raiders. What’s the biggest issue with the offense? Should we be concerned with Mac Jones getting frustrated?<...

"Patience" is the slogan for '22 Patriots from 2022-08-25T21:20:22

Tom Curran and Phil Perry break down what we’ve learned from the Patriots' week of joint practices with the Raiders. What are the top three things we want to see in the game on Friday?

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Patriots' offense sputters in Las Vegas from 2022-08-23T23:29:06

Tom Curran talks with Phil Perry who is in Las Vegas for the Patriots-Raiders joint practices. Why did the Patriots struggle on the first day? How did the defense stack up against Josh McDa...

Preseason Game 2 breakdown: Plenty of ups for the Patriots from 2022-08-20T14:27:32

Tom Curran and Phil Perry break down the Patriots’ second preseason game against the Carolina Panthers. What positive signs can we take from the game? Is it clear Matt Patricia will be calling t...

Fighting through Patriots camp superlatives from 2022-08-18T18:12:56

Tom Curran and Phil Perry break down what they saw from Patriots-Panthers joint practices this week. Later, they hand out their camp superlatives

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Patriots’ offense gets some traction in fight-marred practice with Panthers from 2022-08-16T20:29:50

Tom Curran and Phil Perry give their takeaways from the Patriots first joint practice with the Carolina Panthers. Should we be more optimistic about the offense? Who stood out on defense?

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What’s the end goal of the Patriots playing ‘process’? from 2022-08-12T18:29:07

Tom Curran and Phil Perry give their takeaways from the Patriots preseason opener. What did we learn about the play calling? Who popped and who dropped?

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Mac Jones pledges 'buy-in' as Patriots offense tries to find footing from 2022-08-09T22:54:50

On this episode of the Patriots Talk Podcast, Tom E. Curran and Phil Perry react to comments from Bill Belichick and Mac Jones, discuss the offensive line's tough performance at practice and pre...

Does Bill Belichick concern himself with 'buy-in?' Yes, he does from 2022-08-04T20:32:16

Tom Curran and Phil Perry break down the latest from training camp with the Patriots. How soon does this 'new offense' need to click? Later, Jake Bailey answers some irrelevant questions. <...

Tom Brady's dalliance with Dolphins leaves a dent on Patriots legacy from 2022-08-02T19:57:54

Tom Curran and Phil Perry react to the news that the Dolphins tampered with Tom Brady while he was with the Patriots. They also break down what they saw from training camp, and discuss Mac Jones...

Patriots D rises up on Day 2 of camp from 2022-07-28T20:00:41

Tom Curran and Phil Perry give you their Day 2 impressions from Patriots training camp. Later, Peter King joins to discuss the similarities between Mac Jones and a young Tom Brady, and the press...

Belichick gushes about Mac Jones' dramatic improvement. Why? from 2022-07-26T21:24:14

Tom Curran and Phil Perry react to Bill Belichick’s praise of Mac Jones and what it means for expectations of the second-year QB. They also break down what to expect from the first few days of t...

A behind-the-scenes look at what happens when training camp begins from 2022-07-25T20:01:04

Tom Curran and Phil Perry talk with Matt Cassel to get an inside look at what life is like for a Patriots player during training camp. Cassel breaks down how the Patriots will handle Mac Jones, ...

Patriots comfortable with putting it all on Mac Jones from 2022-06-09T20:42:37

Tom Curran and Phil Perry give their biggest takeaways from Patriots' minicamp. Do the Patriots have a good problem with their WR depth? Also, they discuss Mac Jones landing at No. 18 in Chris S...

Shades of ‘Shanahan offense’ for Patriots? from 2022-06-07T22:12:33

Tom Curran and Phil Perry discuss Day 1 of Patriots’ minicamp. What did we learn about who will be calling the plays on offense? Would using the ‘Shanahan offense’ benefit Mac Jones?

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Is it time to take the Jets seriously? from 2022-06-02T18:50:55

Tom Curran and Phil Perry talk with the New York Daily News' Jets beat reporter, DJ Bien-Aime. Should Patriots fans be taking the Jets seriously? Will Zach Wilson make a leap in Year 2?  Listen

Should the Patriots consider moving on from Isaiah Wynn? from 2022-05-31T22:12:49

Tom Curran and Phil Perry share their observations from Tuesday’s OTAs before debating whether or not the Patriots should consider trading Isaiah Wynn and breaking down Bill Belichick’s comments...

Patriots offensive coaching plan takes shape. Kinda. from 2022-05-24T20:53:29

Tom Curran and Phil Perry give their first Patriots OTA observations and break down what we've learned about the Patriots offensive coaching plans. 

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Has negativity of Patriots coverage become a negative or is it all warranted? from 2022-05-19T17:24:29

Tom Curran talks with Erik Scalavino of Patriots.com about his 16-year career with the Patriots. They discuss whether the concerns over coaching titles is being overblown, and give their best im...

Patriots coaching plan of attack should be a concern for Mac Jones from 2022-05-17T20:13:23

Tom Curran and Phil Perry try to make sense of the Patriots' unclear coaching staff situation. What roles will Joe Judge and Matt Patricia have? Are the Patriots putting Mac Jones in a position ...

Fred Gaudelli weighs in on Tom Brady's booth potential, plus reacting to the Patriots 2022 schedule from 2022-05-13T00:39:29

Tom Curran is joined by Thursday Night Football executive producer Fred Gaudelli to discuss the recent announcement that Tom Brady will join FOX Sports after he retires, the impact of the o...

Ranking the best 2022 road trips for Patriots fans from 2022-05-10T21:44:48

Tom Curran and Phil Perry react to the news that Tom Brady will join Fox Sports as their lead analyst after his playing career is over before diving into Nelson Agholor’s comments on being more ...

Who should the Patriots consider from the current crop of free agents? from 2022-05-05T19:59:49

Tom Curran and Phil Perry debate who the Patriots should consider adding in free agency. What would be the best route to clear cap space? Also, are we starting to feel better about the Tyquan Th...

Kay Adams: Leave Cole Strange alone! from 2022-05-03T18:03:05

Tom Curran and Phil Perry recap the Patriots' draft and break down the reasoning behind each pick. Later, Kay Adams explains why she is a HUGE fan of the Patriots drafting Cole Strange.  Listen

Patriots keep swinging on day 2 of the NFL Draft and may have hit a home run from 2022-04-30T14:47:47

Tom Curran and Phil Perry break down the Patriots second and third round selections in the NFL Draft. What can the Patriots expect from WR Tyquan Thornton and CB Marcus Jones? 

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Trying to make sense of the Patriots STRANGE first round pick from 2022-04-29T05:15:45

Tom Curran and Phil Perry react to the Patriots selecting Cole Strange with the 29th overall pick in the 2022 NFL draft.

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What the Patriots should do in a 'can't miss' draft from 2022-04-26T20:22:44

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 o...

Chris Simms on Belichick's legacy and WRs for Patriots in the draft from 2022-04-19T16:14:23

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 maxim...

Going deep on the Alabama products who could be Patriots from 2022-04-14T20:58:48

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 fir...

Talking life, health, and Patriots with Jeff Howe of The Athletic from 2022-04-12T19:42:07

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...

A 28-minute blizzard of rapid fire Patriots pre-draft analysis from 2022-04-07T18:19:39

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 ...

How adding DeVante Parker impacts future Patriots plans from 2022-04-05T20:55:25

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 o...

Is Tom Brady the bad guy for flexing muscles in Tampa? from 2022-03-31T22:32:08

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 Belic...

Robert Kraft keeps the heat turned up at NFL owners meetings from 2022-03-29T21:19:59

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 ...

Have the Patriots improved this offseason? Bill Belichick tells all from 2022-03-28T20:36:27

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 th...

Where do the Patriots stack up in the AFC East post-Tyreek Hill? from 2022-03-24T18:37:50

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. 

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Former NFL GM Rick Spielman gives his take on what the Patriots plan is from 2022-03-22T19:31:53

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 ...

Free agency winners and losers with PFF's Steve Palazzolo from 2022-03-17T18:52:31

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. <...

Which tall WRs and plug-and-play corners are the Patriots chasing? from 2022-03-14T20:10:55

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? 

Tom Brady orders up one more round! from 2022-03-14T17:58:15

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? 

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Schottenheimer says don't underestimate OC importance for Mac Jones from 2022-03-10T19:24:13

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 wi...

Patriots seem to be clearing the way for young leadership from 2022-03-08T20:22:44

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 Rob...

How important is it for the Patriots to keep Devin McCourty in 2022? from 2022-03-03T19:46:51

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 f...

Is J.C. Jackson a must-have for the Patriots or a luxury item? from 2022-03-01T17:50:40

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 ...

How dire is the Patriots situation at offensive tackle? from 2022-02-17T20:16:18

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 discus...

Patriots coaching staff attrition continues. What's the plan? from 2022-02-15T16:37:07

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 Jo...

Julian Edelman wouldn't be surprised by a Tom Brady comeback from 2022-02-10T13:59:41

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...

Jerod Mayo responds to Rodney Harrison's comments about the Patriots defense from 2022-02-09T21:54:44

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...

The poison of DEFLATEGATE still lives in the NFL's system from 2022-02-08T19:26:30

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 infor...

Rodney Harrison laments the softness of the Patriots defense from 2022-02-07T22:39:46

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 announcem...

Touchdown in L.A. Setting the stage for Super Bowl week from 2022-02-07T06:21:40

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.

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Snubgate Day 3: Belichick enters the statement arena from 2022-02-03T21:49:12

Tom Curran and Phil Perry react to Bill Belichick’s statement on Brady, and Brady’s newest video tribute to his teammates. Will Patriots fans ever forgive Brady for not mentioning him sooner? Al...

Tom Brady conquered Father Time from 2022-02-01T18:21:53

Tom Curran, Phil Perry and Matt Cassel react to Tom Brady's official retirement announcement Should Patriots fans be upset there was no mention of New England in the statement? Also, how will th...

EMERGENCY POD: Tom Brady retiring! Or is he??? from 2022-01-29T23:52:18

Tom Curran and Phil Perry react to the news of Tom Brady retiring….or not retiring? BE THAT AS IT MAY, we break down the news…what it means…and pay our respects to the GOAT.

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Going deep on Patriots wideout concerns from 2022-01-27T21:33:55

Tom Curran and Phil Perry break down the landscape of the Patriots' WRs. How much do the Patriots need to upgrade at the WR position? Also, Bill Belichick has been the Patriots' head coach for 2...

Gauging Brady retirement talk and Tom House talks Mac Jones from 2022-01-25T20:58:57

Tom Curran and Phil Perry discuss whether they believe Tom Brady will retire. What do the Patriots need to do to catch up to the other offenses in the AFC? Lastly, throwing coach Tom House break...

The Ringer's Kevin Clark helps perform our Patriots 2021 autopsy from 2022-01-20T21:37:39

Tom Curran talks with Kevin Clark of The Ringer about the national perspective of the Patriots after their blowout loss to the Bills. They also discuss Clark's article on how "The NFL keeps fail...

Our 3-point plan for the Patriots early offseason from 2022-01-18T22:12:40

Tom Curran breaks down his 3-point action plan for the New England Patriots in the offseason. Phil Perry gives his thoughts on the plans and explains what moves he would like to see.

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Does beating by Bills undo the Patriots' positives from '21? from 2022-01-16T18:09:10

Tom Curran and Phil Perry break down the Patriots 47-17 loss to the Buffalo Bills. How concerning was the Patriots' defensive performance? How can the Patriots upgrade the talent around Mac?

Can Mac Jones flip his late-season script? Don't bet on it from 2022-01-13T21:06:28

Tom Curran, Phil Perry and Matt Cassel break down Mac Jones' recent struggles and how it will impact his confidence heading into the playoffs. Also, they preview the Patriots-Bills matchup and g...

Why has Mac Jones been staggering to the finish line? from 2022-01-11T23:41:56

Tom Curran and Phil Perry debate what factors have led to Mac Jones’ decline in production down the stretch. Are the lack of weapons holding him back, or is he hitting the rookie wall? Also, Kyl...

How the Patriots train got derailed in Miami from 2022-01-10T21:39:04

Tom Curran and Phil Perry break down the Patriots' 33-24 loss to the Miami Dolphins. How will this loss impact the Patriots’ confidence heading into the playoffs?

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Should the Patriots treat Miami as a playoff game? We say yes! from 2022-01-06T20:49:46

Tom Curran and Phil Perry explain why the Patriots should treat Sunday’s game vs. Miami like a playoff game. Also, Steve Palazzolo of PFF joins to explain why Tom Brady should win the NFL MVP an...

Debating Mac Jones’ case for Offensive Rookie of the Year from 2022-01-05T00:11:48

Tom Curran and Phil Perry give their picks for NFL regular season awards. Has Mac Jones done enough to beat out Ja’Marr Chase for Offensive Rookie of the Year? Also, Kyle Van Noy discusses the P...

Why the Patriots’ beat down of Jacksonville was very necessary from 2022-01-03T18:08:57

Tom Curran and Phil Perry break down the Patriots’ 50-10 win over the Jaguars. How will this “get right” win impact the Patriots’ confidence heading into the playoffs? Also, what role with Krist...

The key 2021 moments in Patriots' rapid rebuild from 2021-12-30T19:14:04

Tom Curran, Phil Perry and Matt Cassel debate whether wins are a quarterback stat, and break down Mac Jones vs. Trevor Lawrence. Also, they recap the top moments from the Patriots' 2021 rebuild....

How can the Patriots pull out of their downward spiral? from 2021-12-28T23:30:44

Should the Patriots be panicking following the last two losses, or be more optimistic? Tom Curran and Phil Perry debate and give their keys to turning things around. Also, Kyle Van Noy discusses...

The Aftermath: Are the Patriots coming apart at the seams? from 2021-12-27T20:57:16

Tom Curran and Phil Perry break down the Patriots’ 33-21 loss to the Bills. Are the Patriots coming undone? Did the Bills prove they are the better team?

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Patriots-Bills and a very verified Christmas with Matt Cassel from 2021-12-23T19:39:50

Tom Curran is joined by Matt Cassel to celebrate Cassel finally getting verified on Twitter and reminisce about Cassel’s favorite Christmastime memories while playing in the NFL. The two also di...

Why’s the NFL analytics debate so angry? from 2021-12-21T23:58:11

Tom E. Curran shares some final thoughts on the Patriots’ loss to the Colts and where the team goes from here before welcoming in Phil Perry, Aaron Schatz of Football Outsiders and Frank Frigo o...

Aftermath: Patriots&Mac Jones take an L, were they due or are they doomed? from 2021-12-19T16:19:23

Tom Curran and Phil Perry break down the Patriots’ 27-17 loss against the Colts. Was this a sign of things to come or just an aberration?

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Pros and cons of Jaguars coaching job for Josh McDaniels from 2021-12-16T20:49:14

Tom Curran, Phil Perry and Matt Cassel discuss the firing of Urban Meyer and whether Josh McDaniels would be a good fit for that job. They also preview the Patriots' BIG matchup against the Colt...

Is Patriots-Colts rivalry back on? Could be! from 2021-12-15T13:00

On this episode of the Patriots Talk Podcast, Tom E. Curran and Phil Perry are joined by Stephen Holder, Senior Writer at the Athletic covering the NFL & the Colts. The guys discuss just how...

SI’s Jon Wertheim discusses why Tom Brady is Everyman from 2021-12-14T20:32:06

Tom Curran talks with Sports Illustrated’s John Wertheim about his story on Tom Brady being named the 2021 Sportsperson of the Year. They discuss Brady’s evolution in Tampa and why he is still p...

Bill Belichick, Tom Brady and a separate peace from 2021-12-09T20:39:37

Tom Curran, Phil Perry and Matt Cassel discuss how Bill Belichick and Tom Brady's relationship has evolved this year. How much has their teams' success helped mend their relationship? Also, revi...

The Aftermath: Patriots strike a blow to Bills’ psyche from 2021-12-07T17:11:20

Tom Curran and Phil Perry react to the Patriots’ 14-10 win over the Bills. What message did the Patriots send to the rest of the league with that win?

3:00-Curran: Three-throw night for Ma...

Has Buffalo's window of AFC East dominance already closed? from 2021-12-02T19:58:07

Tom Curran, Phil Perry and Matt Cassel preview the Patriots' BIG game against the Bills. How much will the noise from the 'Bills Mafia' impact the game?  

1:00-How much will the ...

Maclash! The rush is on to find Mac Jones’ Achilles heel from 2021-11-30T21:54:24

Tom Curran and Phil Perry debate whether critics are being too tough on Mac Jones’ performance against the Titans. Also, Kyle Van Noy discusses the Patriots’ mindset after winning six straight.&...

Have the Patriots proven they are the best team in the AFC? from 2021-11-29T19:10:33

Tom Curran and Phil Perry break down the Patriots’ 36-13 win over the Titans. Have the Patriots proven they are the best team in the AFC?

1:00-Curran: The Patriots say what they’ll do and ...

Titans' unraveling coming at perfect time for Patriots from 2021-11-24T20:31:08

Tom Curran, Phil Perry and Matt Cassel break down the keys to the Patriots getting a win over the Tennessee Titans on Sunday. Also, Cassel shares some of his favorite stories about playing with ...

CHAOS IN THE AFC! Who’s dead? Who’s just sleeping? from 2021-11-23T21:43:16

Tom Curran and Phil Perry try to make sense of the chaos in the AFC, which teams are for real? Also, Tom sounds off on how fed up he is with Thanksgiving food takes.

1:00-Curran vs Phil: S...

The Aftermath: Patriots put the clamps on the Falcons from 2021-11-19T16:47:22

Tom Curran and Phil Perry break down the Patriots’ 25-0 blowout win over the Atlanta Falcons. Just how dominant can the Patriots’ defense be? What do the Patriots need to clean up before facing ...

Is this Belichick’s best yet? Did luck or design land Mac in New England? from 2021-11-16T21:15:22

Tom Curran and Phil Perry preview the Patriots-Falcons matchup, is there any concern the Falcons can steal a win on a short week? Also, where does this season rank in Bill Belichick’s best seaso...

How a Patriots defensive tweak set stage for Mac Jones’ attack from 2021-11-15T19:43:48

Tom Curran and Phil Perry break down the Patriots’ 45-7 win over the Browns. How was the Patriots’ defense able to shut down Baker Mayfield and the Browns’ offense? Mac Jones continues to impres...

What will be the Patriots’ Achilles' heel in 2021? from 2021-11-11T19:38:54

Tom Curran, Phil Perry and Matt Cassel preview the Browns-Patriots matchup. They also debate what will be the Patriots' Achilles' heel in 2021. Matt Cassel also shares stories of some of the sca...

Hot button Tuesday: Who will be Bill Belichick’s successor? from 2021-11-09T21:27:49

Tom Curran and Phil Perry coming at ya with a “hot button Tuesday” pod! Who would you like to see eventually succeed Bill Belichick as head coach?

2:30-Quick Slants poll: Who wo...

Aftermath: Patriots’ win over Panthers sparks optimism and concerns from 2021-11-08T21:23:54

Tom Curran and Phil Perry break down the Patriots’ 24-6 win over the Panthers. What has been the key to the defensive success? Does Mac Jones deserve the heat he’s getting for twisting Brian Bur...

Attack or avoid? How should Patriots deal with Stephon Gilmore? from 2021-11-04T15:35:16

Tom Curran, Phil Perry, and Matt Cassel preview the Patriots-Panthers matchup; how much will Stephon Gilmore impact the game? Also, the debut of your new favorite segment “King in the Cassel”. Listen

Patriots standing pat at trade deadline sends a message from 2021-11-02T22:35:14

Tom Curran and Phil Perry react to the Patriots making no moves at the trade deadline. What message does that send about the confidence in their team? Also, Kyle Van Noy stops by to discuss the ...

How the Patriots changed the story of their season from 2021-11-01T18:48:39

Tom Curran and Phil Perry break down the Patriots’ big 27-24 win over the Chargers. How can the Patriots build off this momentum?

1:00-Curran: The Patriots are what they said they were

Should Chargers outcome determine Patriots trade deadline approach? from 2021-10-28T18:42:49

Tom Curran, Phil Perry and Matt Cassel break down the Patriots upcoming matchup against the Chargers. Is this a must win game? Will a loss impact whether the Patriots are buyers or sellers at th...

Patriots ID in focus and why trading Stephon Gilmore still makes sense from 2021-10-26T21:19:20

Tom Curran and Phil Perry debate whether there are leadership issues on the Patriots. Also, Kyle Van Noy breaks down what fueled the Patriots’ defensive performance against the Jets. 

The Aftermath: Protection propels Patriots’ “Mac attack” from 2021-10-25T19:06:45

Tom Curran and Phil Perry break down the Patriots’ 54-13 win over the Jets. How can the Patriots carry the offensive momentum into next game? How will losing Jonathan Jones for the season impact...

It is what it's not? Slow-starting Patriots keep saying their time will come from 2021-10-21T20:29:31

Tom Curran, Phil Perry and Matt Cassel discuss whether or not they think the Patriots are a “good” 2-4 team. Also, they give their picks on what other QBs in the league they would rather have ov...

Josh McDaniels puts fourth down decisions in focus from 2021-10-19T21:01:08

Tom Curran and Phil Perry react to Josh McDaniels’ comments regarding the Patriots decision to punt on fourth-and-3. Also, Kyle Van Noy discusses the OT loss and the positive progress the Patrio...

Patriots coaching staff has to figure out who their team really is from 2021-10-18T18:49:22

Tom Curran and Phil Perry break down the Patriots’ 35-29 OT loss to the Cowboys. Which plays should be second-guessed? Should the Patriots put more trust in Mac Jones?

1:00-Perry: The offe...

Pats-Cowboys puts Kraft-Jones in spotlight from 2021-10-14T18:56:46

Tom E. Curran, Phil Perry and Matt Cassel are discussing the tangled legacies of Robert Kraft and Jerry Jones, plus they're breaking down the Patriots-Cowboys matchup

1:00 – Examining the ...

How much faith do you have in the Patriots fixing their problems? from 2021-10-12T20:57:05

Tom E. Curran and Phil Perry discuss Sunday’s comeback win over the Houston Texans, hear some interesting comments from Josh McDaniels and Jerod Mayo, react to Darrelle Revis saying he didn’t li...

Narrow win vs. Texans? Why aren't Patriots getting better from 2021-10-11T19:41:40

Tom E. Curran and Phil Perry are breaking down the win over the Texans. They discuss why the Patriots are making so many uncharacteristic mistakes on the field, the issues with the CB position a...

Going deep on the Stephon Gilmore deal, and could there be trouble in Texas? from 2021-10-07T20:26:29

Tom Curran, Phil Perry and Matt Cassel react to the Patriots trading Stephon Gilmore to the Panthers. Could the Patriots have got more in return? Also, they break down the Patriots-Texans matchu...

Mac Jones shouldn’t have to carry the load from 2021-10-05T20:47:52

Tom Curran and Phil Perry try to make sense of the Patriots’ running game woes. How can the Patriots get their run game back on track and take some pressure off Mac Jones?

1:00-...

The Aftermath: The night Tom Brady officially became an ex-Patriot from 2021-10-04T20:13:21

Tom Curran and Phil Perry break down the Patriots’ 19-17 loss to the Buccaneers. How can the Patriots build off their improvements and eliminate their mistakes?

2:30-The night T...

Love In! To get into Brady's head, Patriots need to go through his heart from 2021-09-30T20:49:17

Tom Curran, Phil Perry and Matt Cassel preview the Patriots-Buccaneers matchup. Is pulling on Brady's heart strings the best way for the Patriots to gain an advantage on Sunday?

1:50-Is Be...

The inside story of Tom Brady’s first humble New England home from 2021-09-29T20:13:16

Tom Curran talks with Tom Brady’s former roommates, David Nugent and Chris Eitzmann, about the condo they shared in 2000. What was the mindset of a young Tom Brady, and did his roommates think h...

How much will the heat of Brady spotlight impact Mac Jones? from 2021-09-28T20:44:02

Tom Curran and Phil Perry debate how Mac Jones will handle the return of Tom Brady this Sunday. Also, Charlie Weis reflects on Tom Brady replacing Drew Bledsoe, and his early impressions of Mac....

With Tom Brady returning, it’s a bad time for the Patriots to be a bad team from 2021-09-27T20:15:27

Tom Curran and Phil Perry break down what went wrong for the Patriots against the Saints, and whether it can be fixed. Later, Scott Pioli discusses his time with Tom Brady and the Patriots.

Matt Cassel: No reason to sweat Mac Jones lack of deep throws from 2021-09-23T22:33:31

Tom Curran, Phil Perry and Matt Cassel break down the Patriots-Saints matchup, do the Patriots have the clear upper hand? Also, Alex Guererro explains the methods he uses to keep Tom Brady perfo...

Does Tom Brady Senior feel vindication? “Damn right” from 2021-09-21T21:43

Tom Curran talks with Tom Brady Sr about Tom’s return to New England, and how he feels about how his son’s departure went down. Later, Phil Perry on when Mac Jones will stretch the ball down the...

The Aftermath: Good, bad, and the ugly from Patriots’ win over Jets from 2021-09-20T19:51:01

Tom Curran and Phil Perry break down the good, bad and the ugly from the Patriots’ 25-6 win over the New York Jets.

1:00-Why you should be optimistic about the Patriots fixing their errors...

Matt Cassel goes deep on Mac Jones’ toughness factor from 2021-09-16T20:30:26

Tom Curran and Phil Perry talk with Matt Cassel to get his takeaways of Mac Jones’ Week 1 performance. They also break down how the Patriots can take advantage of the Jets’ defense on Sunday.&nb...

How much freedom does Mac Jones have? Josh McDaniels reveals the answer from 2021-09-14T23:14:41

Tom Curran and Phil Perry dissect Mac Jones’ first NFL start, and debate how much freedom he will be given with the Patriots’ offense this season. Later, Kyle Van Noy breaks down the loss to the...

The Aftermath: Mac Jones wows in NFL debut, but is he built to last? from 2021-09-13T19:06:51

Tom Curran and Phil Perry break down the Patriots’ 17-16 loss to the Dolphins. 

Mac Jones impresses, but can he continue to take the pressure he faced on Sunday?

1:00...

Mac Jones and the Tom Brady shadow from 2021-09-09T19:20:32

Tom Curran, Phil Perry and Matt Cassel preview the Patriots' Week 1 matchup against the Miami Dolphins. 

How will Mac Jones handle the shadow of Tom Brady?

1:00-How m...

What to expect from Mac Jones in 2021, plus Kyle Van Noy 1-on-1 from 2021-09-07T21:13:05

Tom Curran and Phil Perry try to predict Mac Jones’ stats for 2021. Also Kyle Van Noy talks about returning to the Patriots and facing his former team in Week 1. 

2:00-Pred...

Why it’s OK to compare Mac Jones to Tom Brady from 2021-09-02T20:37:41

Tom Curran and Phil Perry discuss why it’s OK to compare Mac Jones to Tom Brady….just a specific Tom Brady. Also, what should be the goal for Mac Jones in Year 1?

2:45-Why it’s OK to compa...

It’s not hard to understand why Mac Jones is in and Cam Newton is out from 2021-08-31T20:57:03

Tom Curran and Phil Perry react to the Patriots releasing Cam Newton and making Mac Jones their starting QB. Also, they discuss Stephon Gilmore starting the season on the PUP list, and the Patri...

It’s obvious to everyone. Cam is the Patriots’ starter. Unless he isn’t. from 2021-08-30T23:12:19

Does Cam Newton’s experience trump Mac Jones’ dynamite summer? Tom Curran and Phil Perry debate who will start against the Dolphins. 

1:30-All the signs point to _________ ...

Mac Jones rests his case from 2021-08-26T23:54:54

Tom Curran and Phil Perry debate whether the QB competition between Cam Newton and Mac Jones is over. Also, former Giant Shaun O’Hara explains why he thinks Mac Jones is comparable to Eli Mannin...

Cam Newton damaged his case this week. How much is TBD from 2021-08-24T22:48:58

Tom Curran and Phil Perry discuss Cam Newton being out until Thursday due to a COVID-19 violation. Does Mac Jones have an opportunity to win the starting job with Cam sidelined?

Could Cam Newton just be the Pats version of a Trojan Horse? from 2021-08-20T23:43:40

Tom E. Curran and Phil Perry break down encouraging performances by both Mac Jones and Cam Newton in their second preseason game. They discuss what they liked/didn't like from each of them, when...

City of Brotherly Shove! Patriots QB competition heats up in Philly from 2021-08-18T00:29:48

Tom Curran and Phil Perry break down the Patriots joint practice sessions with the Eagles in Philadelphia, and debate where the QB competition between Cam Newton and Mac Jones stands heading int...

Patriots’ switch from Cam Newton to Mac Jones creeps even closer from 2021-08-13T18:11:56

Tom Curran and Phil Perry break down Cam Newton and Mac Jones’ performances in the Patriots’ first preseason game against Washington. Is it becoming clear that the Patriots will eventually hand ...

Has Cam Newton fallen off enough to give Mac Jones a shot? from 2021-08-10T16:58:46

Tom Curran and Phil Perry debate whether Mac Jones has shown enough to earn a shot to play early in the season. They also give their five offensive and defensive all-stars from camp. 

Why are the Patriots giving so much work to Mac Jones? from 2021-08-05T23:03:58

Tom Curran and Phil Perry break down the reps between Cam Newton and Mac Jones after 2 weeks of training camp. Are there signs that the Patriots plan to use Jones early in the season?

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What has Cam Newton done to be anointed the starter? from 2021-08-04T00:01:16

Tom Curran and Phil Perry break down the Patriots first padded practice. Did an impressive day from Cam Newton put him clearly ahead of Mac Jones?

2:00-Cam Newton has impressive...

The QB contrast between Cam and Mac shines through on Day 2 from 2021-07-29T23:57:42

Tom Curran and Phil Perry break down the good, bad, and the ugly from the Patriots QB competition. Also, which young players are on the rise? 

2:30-The good, bad, and ugly from Mac Jo...

The Cam Newton-Mac Jones battle begins and there’s a leader already from 2021-07-28T22:43:52

Tom Curran and Phil Perry break down what they saw during the Patriots’ first day of training camp. Is Mac Jones already ahead of Cam Newton?

1:00-Is Mac Jones already ahead of ...

Patriots training camp preview from 2021-07-27T22:59:44

Tom Curran and Phil Perry preview the Patriots upcoming training camp. Is there any chance Mac Jones becomes the week 1 starter?

1:00-Now it’s time for Bill Belichick’s rebuttal to Tom Bra...

Top 50 Patriots under Bill Belichick: Ranking 21-50 from 2021-07-02T14:58:09

Tom Curran has unveiled his “Top 50 Patriots under Bill Belichick” list. Phil Perry joins the podcast to debate 21-50 on Curran’s list and discuss how Tom came to his final decisions.

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Top 50 Patriots under Bill Belichick: Ranking the top 20 from 2021-06-29T16:47:33

Tom Curran has unveiled picks 1-20 on his “Top 50 Patriots under Bill Belichick” list. Phil Perry joins the podcast to debate Curran's more controversial choices and discuss how Tom came to his ...

Top 50 of the Belichick era debate: Rob Gronkowski presents a dilemma from 2021-06-25T13:27:57

Tom Curran talks with Christian Fauria and Ted Johnson to debate whether Rob Gronkowski’s departure from New England should impact where he ranks on the top 50 of the Belichick era list.  Listen

Top 50 of the Belichick era debate: 2000-2010 vs. 2010-2020 from 2021-06-24T17:55:07

Which version of the Patriots’ dynasty was better, 2000s or 2010s? Tom Curran talks with Devin McCourty, Christian Fauria, Karen Guregian, Dan Koppen, and Deion Branch to figure out which versio...

Top 50 of the Belichick era debate: Kevin Faulk vs. James White from 2021-06-23T16:37:22

Is James White or Kevin Faulk the better all-time Patriot? Tom Curran talks with Devin McCourty, Christian Fauria, Ted Johnson, Scott Zolak, and Karen Guregian to figure out which player should ...

Top 50 of the Belichick era debate: Julian Edelman vs. Troy Brown from 2021-06-22T16:17:17

In a duel of perfect Patriots, is it Julian Edelman or Troy Brown? Tom Curran talks with Devin McCourty, Christian Fauria, Ted Johnson, Scott Zolak, and Karen Guregian to figure out which player...

Top 50 of the Belichick era debate: Dont’a Hightower vs. Willie McGinest from 2021-06-21T19:34:17

Who ya got all-time: Hightower or McGinest? Tom Curran talks with Deion Branch, Scott Zolak, Christian Fauria, and Devin McCourty to figure out which player should be ranked higher in his 2021 “...

Time to revisit the top 50 Patriots under Bill Belichick from 2021-06-18T20:00

Tom Curran and Phil Perry look back at Curran’s original list from 2015 of the Top 50 Patriots of the Belichick era. Tom and Phil dissect the list. Which players might move up? Which players mig...

Did Cam Newton’s final minicamp practice ease the Patriots minds? from 2021-06-17T21:24:46

Tom Curran and Phil Perry debate how Cam Newton’s impressive practice on Wednesday will impact the QB competition. Also, Tom tries out his new favorite game “Fair or unfair” where he rocks a Bos...

Mac Jones on the rise? How does that sit with Cam Newton? from 2021-06-15T22:58:05

Tom Curran and Phil Perry break down the latest from Patriots minicamp. How will Cam Newton deal with Mac Jones getting more reps? Who has the leverage, Gilmore or the Patriots?

Mac Jones: “There’s a lot going on in my brain” Plus, Frank Edelman! from 2021-06-10T19:54:07

Tom Curran breaks down what he saw from the Patriots Thursday practice. Also, Frank Edelman joins to discuss his expectations for the Patriots this season, and what led to Julian’s decision to r...

Deion Branch goes deep on Julio Jones, Cam Newton from 2021-06-08T21:40:23

Tom Curran talks with Deion Branch about why Julio Jones would not have been a good fit in the Patriots offense, and why he expects Cam Newton to be a much better QB in 2021.

1:45-Why the ...

Emergency OTA pod: Cam Newton leaves practice with injury from 2021-06-04T19:07:34

Tom Curran and Phil Perry break down Friday’s session of OTA’s for the Patriots. Cam Newton leaves practice with an injury to his throwing hand, how will the injury impact his preparation for th...

Josh McDaniels goes deep on Mac Jones, Cam Newton and the learning curve from 2021-06-03T23:23:23

Tom Curran and Phil Perry react to Josh McDaniels’ comments regarding Mac Jones, Cam Newton and the learning curve it will take for the Patriots to get ready for the season.

1:45-With all ...

Is the Patriots QB room with Cam Newton and Mac Jones…good? from 2021-06-01T19:18:52

Tom Curran and Phil Perry debate whether the Patriots are in a ‘good spot’ at QB. Also, what would it take for Mac Jones to start over Cam Newton in Week 1?

2:20-Are the Patriots in a ‘goo...

A little look at Mac Jones and the Patriots at OTAs from 2021-05-27T21:12:05

Tom Curran and Phil Perry break down their day 1 observations from Patriots OTA’s. Which players impressed the most?

3:00-First impressions of Mac Jones at OTA’s

5:15-How impressive ...

Julio Jones watch and what to expect at Patriots OTA’s from 2021-05-25T20:41:44

Tom Curran and Phil Perry break down what it would cost the Patriots to acquire Julio Jones, and how he would fit in New England. Also, they breakdown what to expect at Patriots OTA’s.

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NBC’s Fred Gaudelli on whether the Patriots are still a primetime draw from 2021-05-21T00:18:05

Tom Curran talks with Fred Gaudelli, Executive Producer of Sunday Night Football, about their ‘Decade of Sunday Nights’ bracket challenge. How many Patriots games made the list? Later, Phil Perr...

What does Brian Hoyer signing mean for Cam Newton and Mac Jones? from 2021-05-18T21:39:46

Tom Curran and Phil Perry debate how the signing of Brian Hoyer will impact the New England Patriots’ QB depth chart. Also, should we overanalyze Robert Kraft’s comments regarding Bill Belichick...

Chad Pennington: ‘Ideally’ Mac Jones follows the Patrick Mahomes plan from 2021-05-13T21:16:03

Tom Curran talks with Chad Pennington about how he thinks the Patriots should handle the development of Mac Jones. Later, Phil Perry joins to give a game-by-game breakdown of the Patriots’ 2021 ...

Slow and steady wins the race? Patriots offense not built for speed from 2021-05-11T19:05:38

Tom E. Curran and Phil Perry get into the Patriots need for speed and discuss if it's actually that important. They also continue the Cam Newton vs Mac Jones debate and talk about when the best ...

Jets and Dolphins insiders on what the Patriots will face in AFC East from 2021-05-06T23:56:51

Tom Curran and Phil Perry are joined by Jets writer Bob Glauber and Dolphins writer Armando Salguero to get an idea of what the Patriots will be up against in the AFC East this season.

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Matt Cassel on the Mac Jones vs. Cam Newton quarterback competition from 2021-05-04T19:00:07

Former Patriots quarterback Matt Cassel joins Tom Curran and Phil Perry to give his take on New England selecting Mac Jones at No. 15 in the draft. The three discuss what exactly it will take fo...

Grading the Patriots 2021 NFL Draft class; is the dynasty back on?! from 2021-05-03T03:11:38

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?<...

Pats strengthen their front-seven adding Barmore and Perkins in NFL Draft from 2021-05-01T05:17:56

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 offseaso...

Can Mac Jones beat out Cam Newton to be the Week 1 starter? from 2021-04-30T04:27:19

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 ...

Has Rodney Harrison changed his mind on past Cam Newton fortunes? from 2021-04-27T21:15

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 Univer...

Thomas Dimitroff goes deep on the ’21 draft class and Patriots' approach from 2021-04-22T19:24:22

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 Dimitro...

A deep dive into Bill Belichick's draft strategy from 2021-04-20T21:36:47

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 Engla...

Belichick: The Patriots don’t really have a QB “type” from 2021-04-15T23:40:56

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, i...

The intellectual dishonesty of the anti-Edelman argument from 2021-04-13T21:30:20

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 J...

Throwing guru Tom House says “Cam will be better” in ’21 from 2021-04-08T19:51:10

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 accur...

Making the case for Teddy Bridgewater to be the next Patriots QB from 2021-04-06T20:52:37

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 Panther...

A blow-by-blow breakdown of Robert Kraft’s State of the Patriots address from 2021-04-01T19:27:33

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 luck...

Jimmy G holds the leverage in San Fran. What's that mean for the Patriots? from 2021-03-30T21:00:03

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 qua...

Patriots don’t have to apologize for winning 2021 offseason from 2021-03-25T19:39:36

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...

Podcast brouhaha! Battle erupts over Patriots spending splurge from 2021-03-23T20:55:11

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...

How Bill Belichick got his mojo back from 2021-03-18T19:35:20

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 Patr...

What factors led to the Patriots spending spree? from 2021-03-17T00:07:04

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? Listen

NFL free agency: Patriots spend big early, but is it the right move? from 2021-03-15T21:51:42

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 ...

Emergency Pod: Cam Newton returning to the Patriots on a one-year deal from 2021-03-12T15:42:35

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?

4:0...

Jordan Palmer says don’t sleep on Jarrett Stidham from 2021-03-11T21:48:55

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 NF...

Does Trent Brown make the Patriots better in 2021? from 2021-03-09T19:17:26

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 T...

Bucky Brooks on how the Patriots should solve their QB conundrum from 2021-03-04T20:06:58

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.

Let's debate: Should Patriots bother with first-round quarterback? from 2021-03-02T21:46:11

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 - Ph...

Why Jimmy G. returning to the Patriots makes sense, 1-on-1 with David Andrews from 2021-02-25T19:26:08

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 wit...

Would anything really change if Cam Newton returned to the Patriots? from 2021-02-23T21:44:22

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-sig...

Do the Patriots need to lock up J.C. Jackson before another team swoops in? from 2021-02-11T22:23:30

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 ...

How did Super Bowl 55 change things for Tom Brady and Bill Belichick? from 2021-02-09T21:36:48

Tom Curran and Phil Perry debate what Tom Brady’s success in Tampa means for Bill Belichick and the Patriots going forward. Mike Florio joins to explain how Brady’s time with Bucs will change ho...

Devin McCourty goes deep on where the Patriots are headed in ’21 from 2021-02-05T17:00:32

Devin McCourty joins to discuss which players he expects back on the Patriots next season, and where the team is headed in 2021. Jenny Vrentas of SI details her article the ‘Gap Years’ Patriots:...

Rodney Harrison on why Belichick should have expected Tom Brady’s Tampa success from 2021-02-02T22:26:29

Rodney Harrison explains why he is taking Tom Brady and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers to win Super Bowl LV. He also breaks down the best options at QB for the Patriots next season, and why Stafford w...

Colin Cowherd on whether Chiefs can claim to be Patriots’ successors from 2021-01-28T23:03:28

Colin Cowherd of Fox Sports Radio joins Tom Curran to debate what it would take for the Chiefs to be considered a dynasty. Ira Kaufman of JoeBucsFan.com gives a Tampa perspective of Tom Brady’s ...

Tom Brady Sr. understands why there’s Brady fatigue from 2021-01-26T22:31:08

Tom Brady Sr. talks with Tom E. Curran about his son making his 10th Super Bowl appearance. Phil Perry joins to debate whether Matthew Stafford would be a perfect fit for the Patriots. 

McDaniels stays put, Conference Championship predictions and the great Kay Adams from 2021-01-21T22:09:02

Tom E. Curran breaks down what Josh McDaniels staying in New England means for his future, discusses Philip Rivers retirement, the Pro Football Hall of Fame vote and this weekend's Conference Ch...

McDaniels’ Quandary: Is he better off in Philly or sticking with Patriots? from 2021-01-19T22:15:46

Tom Curran and Phil Perry debate what the best move is for Josh McDaniels, and who will be the next Patriots OC if he leaves. 

1:00-What’s the best move for Josh McDaniels, stay or go...

NFL coaching landscape and the Houston Texans mess from 2021-01-14T21:45:46

Tom Curran talks with Jonathan Jones from CBS Sports on the likelihood that Jerod Mayo becomes a HC in the NFL. Stephanie Stradley, contributor to the Houston Chronicle, lays out just how bad th...

Pat McAfee joins to talk Belichick, Deshaun, and ‘Bama prospects from 2021-01-12T22:27:59

Pat McAfee joins the podcast to discuss who impressed him in the National Championship Game, Deshaun Watson drama, and Bill Belichick declining the Presidential Medal of Freedom.

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Deshaun Watson trade: Real or fantasy land? from 2021-01-07T20:38:36

Matt Cassel joins Tom Curran and Phil Perry to discuss Nick Caserio joining the Houston Texans and rumors of Deshaun Watson wanting out.

2:30-Matt Cassel reacts to Nick Caserio joining the...

Caserio fallout: Why he’s gone and why his loss comes at a bad time from 2021-01-06T20:22:29

Tom Curran and Phil Perry react to the Texans hiring Nick Caserio. Will Josh McDaniels be the next person to leave the Patriots?

1:00-Caserio is gone, is Josh McDaniels next?

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If these two things happened, would Brady still be a Patriot? from 2021-01-05T23:25:19

Tom Curran and Phil Perry debate whether the Patriots’ decline has little to do with their ‘aggressiveness’. Also, could these two things have changed Brady’s mind about leaving?

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Was the Patriots decline simply personnel? Or was it personal? from 2020-12-31T20:42:10

Matt Cassel joins Tom Curran and Phil Perry to debate whether the Patriots’ offense can adapt to what is working around the NFL in 2021.

3:00-What are the biggest factors in the Patriots b...

An eyes-wide-open look at where the Patriots are right now from 2020-12-29T22:58:39

Tom Curran and Phil Perry do a deep dive on what the future holds for the New England Patriots. Aaron Schatz of Football Outsiders breaks down what the analytics tell us about the best teams in ...

Dissecting the draft's top quarterbacks and best Patriots fits with Bruce Feldman from 2020-12-23T23:40:30

Tom Curran and Phil Perry discuss Bill Belichick’s growing frustrations with the media regarding QB questions. The Athletic’s Bruce Feldman joins to break down the upcoming QB draft class.

Patriots are now left to face some hard truths from 2020-12-21T21:08:44

With the path to the playoffs gone, Tom Curran and Phil Perry debate how far away the Patriots are to being competitive in the AFC next season. Will Belichick change his strategy in 2021?

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How does Patriots’ offense change if Josh McDaniels leaves? from 2020-12-18T19:36:38

Matt Cassel joins Tom Curran and Phil Perry to discuss how different the Patriots offense could look next season if Josh McDaniels leaves.

1:00-Matt Cassel on the impact of Jo...

Do the Patriots need to follow Miami’s blueprint to get back on track? from 2020-12-17T21:27:03

Matt Cassel joins Tom Curran and Phil Perry to debate whether using the Dolphins’ blueprint is the best way for Patriots to get back to playoff contention next season.

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The straight poop on why Jarrett Stidham isn’t starting from 2020-12-15T22:07:46

Tom Curran and Phil Perry discuss why Jarrett Stidham will not be starting for the Patriots.

Armando Salguero of the Miami Herald joins to discuss how the Dolphins went from tanking to con...

Wrestling with the Cam Newton dilemma from 2020-12-11T21:37:58

Is Cam Newton getting too much heat for the beatdown against the Rams? Matt Cassel joins Tom Curran and Phil Perry to debate who is to blame for the Patriots’ offensive struggles.

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Can Patriots repeat their SBLIII mastery against the Rams? from 2020-12-08T21:17:34

Tom Curran and Phil Perry preview the Patriots Thursday night matchup against the Rams. 

Steve Palazzolo of PFF joins to discuss whether the Patriots can repeat their game plan from S...

The Aftermath: Bill Belichick, Coach of the Year candidate? from 2020-12-07T22:35:15

Tom Curran and Phil Perry recap the Patriots’ blowout win over the Chargers. Should Bill Belichick be in the running for Coach of the Year?

2:00-Cam Newton showed why he must be the Patrio...

Warren Sharp highlights Patriots-Chargers coaching mismatch in critical game from 2020-12-03T23:51:37

Matt Cassel joins Tom Curran and Phil Perry to break down the keys to the Patriots getting a win on Sunday. Warren Sharp discusses just how big of an advantage the Patriots’ coaching staff has o...

Why fearless Kyle Dugger deserves our appreciation from 2020-12-01T23:31:39

Tom Curran and Phil Perry break down the impressive play of Kyle Dugger, and how key he will be to the Patriots’ future. Rick Stroud from the Tampa Bay times joins to discuss the criticism aroun...

Why the Patriots should move on from Cam Newton after this season from 2020-11-30T22:34:40

Tom Curran and Phil Perry break down the Patriots’ 20-17 win over the Arizona Cardinals. Should the Patriots move on from Cam Newton next season? Should Bill Belichick experiment with a platoon ...

Does Bill Belichick have a plan to contain Kyler Murray? from 2020-11-25T23:19:43

Matt Cassel joins Tom Curran and Phil Perry to preview Patriots-Cardinals. Does Bill Belichick have something up his sleeve to slow down the Cardinals’ offense?

1:00-Debate: Does Kyler Mur...

The Aftermath: Has the Patriots’ rebuild even begun? from 2020-11-23T22:31:27

Tom Curran and Phil Perry break down the Patriots’ 27-20 loss to the Houston Texans. Who deserves the blame for the loss, and has the Patriots’ rebuild even begun?

2:30-Is the Patriots’ d...

Can Cam Newton be a top-10 guy? Is JC Jackson a No.1? from 2020-11-19T21:50:43

Matt Cassel joins Tom Curran and Phil Perry to break down the Patriots-Texans matchup. They also debate whether Cam Newton can be a top-10 guy and if JC Jackson is a No. 1.

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Who are the Patriots top 7 building blocks? from 2020-11-17T21:20:58

Tom Curran and Phil Perry give their picks for the Patriots’ top 7 building blocks. John McClain from the Houston Chronicle discusses Belichick’s comments on Jack Easterby and previews Patriots-...

The Aftermath: Was Patriots win over the Ravens a one-off? from 2020-11-16T20:29:31

Tom Curran and Phil Perry react to the Patriots upsetting the Ravens. Does this win prove the Patriots have what it takes to be a legit playoff contender?

2:00-Does a win over the Ravens p...

Lamar Jackson is the one that got away so don’t lose Cam Newton from 2020-11-12T23:05:46

Matt Cassel joins Tom Curran and Phil Perry to debate whether the Patriots made a mistake not drafting Lamar Jackson in 2018 and if that should be a factor in what they decide to do with Cam New...

Patriots may have missed their chance to tank from 2020-11-10T21:52:56

Tom Curran and Phil Perry discuss the Patriots' thrilling 30-27 win over the New York Jets. Should we even be happy with the result? Later, Tom is joined by Pete Thamel of Yahoo Sports to talk a...

Patriots problems can all be traced to planning from 2020-11-05T22:18:23

Matt Cassel joins Tom Curran and Phil Perry to preview the Patriots-Jets matchup and debate whether Sam Darnold would be a good fit for the Patriots. Tony Dungy joins to discuss the Patriots’ st...

Did the Patriots blow it at the trade deadline? from 2020-11-04T00:31:53

Tom Curran and Phil Perry react to the Patriots not making any major moves at the trade deadline. Bert Breer from MMQB breaks down all the moves around the NFL.

2:00-Could Isaiah Ford end ...

Why the Patriots are better off sticking with Cam Newton over Jarrett Stidham from 2020-11-02T21:02:29

Tom Curran explains why starting ‘Stid is simply the wrong idea for the Patriots right now. Phil Perry gives his reasoning on the Patriots trying to accumulate as many picks as they can.

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Instant reaction to Edelman surgery. Is this it for Jules in New England? from 2020-10-29T20:23:39

Matt Cassel joins Tom Curran and Phil Perry to react to the news that Julian Edelman has had surgery and will miss time. Matthew Fairburn of The Athletic gives a Buffalo Bills perspective headin...

GROUNDED! Patriots awful grades from Pro Football Focus show where things are headed from 2020-10-27T22:18:05

Tom Curran and Phil Perry debate how Bill Belichick can get the Patriots back to their winning ways. Steve Palazzolo of Pro Football Focus breaks down his eye-opening grades for the Patriots.&nb...

The Aftermath: We are seeing what Tom Brady warned everyone about from 2020-10-26T19:57:12

Tom Curran and Phil Perry debate whether Cam Newton has the yips. With the Patriots’ weaknesses becoming more evident each week, what can they do to find success on the field?

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Should the Patriots fear Jimmy G? from 2020-10-22T22:28:58

Matt Cassel joins Tom Curran and Phil Perry to debate why Jimmy G is not living up to expectations. Also, Garoppolo talks to NBC Sports Bay Area about his time in New England. 

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Should the Patriots even want Jimmy Garoppolo back if he becomes available? from 2020-10-20T23:50:26

Tom Curran and Phil Perry discuss whether defenses are developing a blueprint on how to stop Cam Newton. Matt Maiocco of NBC Sports Bay Area joins to preview the matchup on Sunday, and discuss t...

The Aftermath: Who is to blame for the Patriots loss to the Broncos? from 2020-10-19T19:21:33

Tom Curran and Phil Perry break down the good, the bad, and the really bad from the Patriots loss to the Broncos. Can the Patriots be contenders with the team they have?

3:00-Can the Patri...

Why the Patriots should be buyers at the trade deadline from 2020-10-15T20:56:30

Matt Cassel joins Tom Curran and Phil Perry to discuss why the Patriots should be buyers at the trade deadline. Also, how will the layoff impact the Patriots on the field on Sunday?

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Patriots take their health and wellness into their own hands from 2020-10-12T21:52:59

Tom E. Curran and Phil Perry recap a long week for the Patriots, and react to the Patriots-Broncos game being postponed until next Sunday. Does the NFL have the Patriots’ best interests at heart...

Covering every angle of a bizarre week for Patriots from 2020-10-08T21:29:52

Matt Cassel joins Tom Curran and Phil Perry to discuss every angle of the bizarre week for the Patriots. Judy Battista from NFL.com talks about the cautious optimism around the NFL regarding com...

The Patriots should have started Jarrett Stidham from 2020-10-06T04:56:56

Tom Curran and Phil Perry react to the Patriots’ 26-10 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs. Did Jarrett Stidham prove he should be the Patriots’ #2 QB?

1:30-Perry on why Bill Belichick showed h...

NFL out on a limb by having Patriots play Chiefs on Monday from 2020-10-04T19:32

Tom Curran and Phil Perry react to the NFL scheduling the Patriots to face the Chiefs on Monday after Cam Newton tested positive for COVID-19. Is the NFL being irresponsible?

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How the heck can the Patriots match Mahomes' supercharged Chiefs? from 2020-10-01T20:58:34

Tom E. Curran, Phil Perry and former Patriots quarterback Matt Cassel preview the Patriots' Week 4 with the Kansas City Chiefs and discuss Kansas City's potency on offense. Tom is also joined by...

Cam Newton's personality is the real deal, and so are the Chiefs from 2020-09-29T20:12:22

Tom Curran and Phil Perry discuss the Patriots upcoming challenge: a Sunday night showdown with the Kansas City Chiefs. Tom is joined by Darin Gantt of ProFootballTalk to talk about how we perce...

Patriots prove they can win even when Cam Newton isn’t Superman from 2020-09-28T01:04:14

Tom E. Curran and Phil Perry break down the Patriots’ 36-20 win over the Raiders. They give their picks for ‘Best & worst’ from the win and debate what motived Sony Michel to breakout. ...

How seriously should we be taking Derek Carr and the Raiders? from 2020-09-24T22:04:30

Tom Curran, Phil Perry and Matt Cassel debate how seriously the Patriots should be taking Derek Carr and the Raiders. Also, is Cam Newton a better fit for the team than Tom Brady?

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Is it time for the Patriots to look long-term with Cam Newton? from 2020-09-22T22:10:09

Tom Curran and Phil Perry discuss whether the Patriots should look into investing long-term with Cam Newton. Rick Stroud of the Tampa Bay Times joins to discuss the early impressions of Brady &a...

Patriots take big loss to Seahawks, but also a big step forward from 2020-09-21T05:56:33

Tom Curran and Phil Perry react to the Patriots’ 35-30 loss to the Seahawks. Should fans be second-guessing the final play? How “ahead of schedule” is the Patriots’ offense?

1:00-Why Patri...

Another Patriots-Seahawks epic in the offing? from 2020-09-17T23:24:33

Matt Cassel joins Tom Curran and Phil Perry to break down the Patriots-Seahawks matchup on Sunday. How can Cam Newton and the Patriots offense attack Seattle’s defense?

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Great start for Cam Newton, now can the Patriots keep it up? from 2020-09-15T21:35:33

Tom E. Curran and Phil Perry debate just how much the Patriots will be able to use Cam Newton as a runner this season. Chris Simms joins the podcast to react to the Patriots’ win over the Dolphi...

Who gets more credit for the Patriots’ first win, offense or defense? from 2020-09-14T00:39:31

Tom E. Curran and Phil Perry give their postgame breakdown of the Patriots’ 21-11 win over the Dolphins.

1:00-Patriots show they plan to use Cam Newton as a runner

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Matt Cassel gives his slant on the real impact of Cam Newton from 2020-09-10T20:54:23

Tom Curran, Phil Perry and Matt Cassel break down just how different this Patriots’ offense will look under Cam Newton. Will Josh McDaniels and Bill Belichick take advantage of the element of su...

Josh McDaniels and the element of offensive surprise from 2020-09-09T00:33:06

Tom Curran & Phil Perry discuss how Josh McDaniels can use the element of surprise to the Patriots’ advantage. Could the Patriots’ offense actually be better than last season? Last but not l...

Mohamed Sanu release illustrates Pats futility at WR | State of the AFC East from 2020-09-03T21:31:03

Tom Curran and Phil Perry react to the Patriots releasing Mohamed Sanu, who steps up with Sanu gone? We also talk with writers from each team in the AFC East to discuss their level of confidence...

Behind the scenes with Jeff Benedict, author of newly-released book The Dynasty from 2020-08-31T22:18:28

Tom E. Curran and Michael Holley talk with author Jeff Benedict. Jeff details his new book, The Dynasty, that gives the definitive inside story of the New England Patriots-the greatest sports dy...

McCourtys battle feelings of 'hopelessness' after Kenosha shooting from 2020-08-28T00:07:05

Tom Curran addresses Patriots fans in an episode focused on both football and something much bigger than the sport. Devin and Jason McCourty both express how they're feeling in the aftermath of ...

Patriots can’t keep playing the waiting game with N’Keal Harry from 2020-08-26T01:50:53

Tom E. Curran and Phil Perry debate how long the Patriots can wait on N’Keal Harry to show what he is capable of. They also break down the good & bad of Cam Newton’s recent practices...