Tom Curran’s Patriots Talk Podcast

Tom Curran welcomes in Chris Simms of NBC Sports to debate his recent QB tier rankings ahead of the 2025 NFL season and share his thoughts on Drake Maye ahead of his sophomore year. Then, Phil Perry joins to react to Simms’ QB rankings and discuss the potential for breakout years from Ja’Lynn Polk and Cole Strange. 4:10- Chris Simms explains his reasoning for ranking Drake Maye in the bottom half of his list 10:50- Why Simms is optimistic Maye will take a leap in development this year 17:50- How great will the impact of Josh McDaniels be on Maye’s development? 24:20- Phil reacts to Simms’ Drake Maye ranking 28:20- Tom and Phil discuss the chances Ja’Lynn Polk and Cole Strange break out in 2025 WATCH every episode of the Patriots Talk podcast on YouTube Follow NBC Sports Boston: NBCSportsBoston.com X @NBCSpatriots Facebook Instagram TikTok

Tom E. Curran and Phil Perry are back out at Patriots OTAs, and so is Stefon Diggs! Curran shares why he believes there will be 'no tangible fallout' for Diggs, and the odds of him being active in Week 1. Later we hear from Josh McDaniels on Diggs and Drake Maye's learning curve in the new system. Finally, Tom and Phil share injury update on Jahlani Tavai. 00:30: "No tangible fallout" based on MDW incident with Stefon Diggs. 4:00: Looks like Diggs would start season on active roster based on what Tom E. Curran saw today. 7:30: Best outing for Drake Maye with media present 11:00: Josh McDaniels says Drake Maye is a quick study, generally doesn't make the same mistake twice 14:00: Jahlani Tavai goes on with what seemed like a serious injury at practice WATCH every episode of the Patriots Talk podcast on YouTube Follow NBC Sports Boston: NBCSportsBoston.com X @NBCSpatriots Facebook Instagram TikTok

Tom E. Curran and Phil Perry are down at Gillete for Wednesday's OTA. They react to Mike Vrabel’s comments from the day, and they talk about what they saw from the players. They also touch on the recent controversy surrounding Stefon Diggs and a viral video showing him holding an unknown substance while partying. 0:47 - 1 word to describe Patriots OTA 5:24 - Mike Vrabel making expectations clear to Javon Baker 9:44 - Hitting on Stefon Diggs’ viral video with unknown substance on a yacht 13:51 - Popped and dropped 14:04 - Josh Dobbs had a rough day at Wednesday’s OTA 16:57 - Curran doesn’t think Mike Onwenu will be ready “for a minute” WATCH every episode of the Patriots Talk podcast on YouTube Follow NBC Sports Boston: NBCSportsBoston.com X @NBCSpatriots Facebook Instagram TikTok

Tom E. Curran and Phil Perry are back at Gillette Stadium! They share their first impression after day 1 of OTA's open to the media. We hear from head coach Mike Vrabel, DeMario Douglas, and Hunter Henry. Later, Tom and Phil discuss Drake Maye's four picks at practice, and encouraging signs from Christian Barmore. 1:15: Tom and Phil give their 3 Impressions from first day of OTA's 6:00: DeMario Douglas' talks early days of the Josh McDaniels' offense and how he hopes to succeed as a slot receiver. 7:40: Breaking down Drake Maye's 4 picks 13:43: Early look at rookie Will Campbell and how his size looks compared to the other offensive linemen. 18:45: Tom E. Curran impressed by Christian Barmore's conditioning and speed 22:00: Phil Perry impressed with the undrafted rookie, Efton Chism 25:00 Who was missing and who was limited during OTA's WATCH every episode of the Patriots Talk podcast on YouTube Follow NBC Sports Boston: NBCSportsBoston.com X @NBCSpatriots Facebook Instagram TikTok

Tom Curran and Phil Perry go through the Patriots’ 2025 schedule game by game to give their predictions for the upcoming season. They break down why fans should be excited about the first four games, and give win-loss predictions for each game. 1:00-Breaking down the first four games for the Patriots 3:30-Win/loss predictions for the full schedule 8:00-Pats face a stretch going against rookie QBs 17:15-What games will the Patriots be favorites in? WATCH every episode of the Patriots Talk podcast on YouTube Follow NBC Sports Boston: NBCSportsBoston.com X @NBCSpatriots Facebook Instagram TikTok

Phil Perry joins Tom Curran’s Patriots Talk Podcast to discuss his main takeaways from Patriots rookie minicamp over the weekend. He gives his initial reaction to Mike Vrabel as head coach, as well as several rookies. Plus, they wonder if Bill Belichick’s chances of coaching in the NFL are over after all the drama surrounding him recently. 0:45 - Initial reaction to Jayson Tatum tearing his Achilles 3:15 - Phil Perry gives his impressions of Patriots rookie minicamp 17:08 - Phil Perry gives his take on Mike Vrabel through Patriots minicamp 21:30 - Reaction to Milton Williams getting called out by Mike Vrabel 24:26 - Phil Perry hits on WR Kyle Williams 26:41 - Why Stefon Diggs will make a positive impact on Kyle Williams 28:06 - What Phil Perry saw from OL Jack Conley 30:53 - Phil Perry hits on Efton Chism and Lan Larison 35:25 - Tom Curran thinks Bill Belichick’s chances of coaching in the NFL again are next to zero WATCH every episode of the Patriots Talk podcast on YouTube Follow NBC Sports Boston: NBCSportsBoston.com X @NBCSpatriots Facebook Instagram TikTok

Tom Curran and Phil Perry react to the latest drama surrounding Bill Belichick before discussing the potential of Drake Maye's leadership growth entering Year 2, and why Stefon Diggs' attitude may be exactly what the team needs in 2025. 1:00- Tom and Phil share their thoughts on the latest drama surrounding Bill Belichick 16:15- Dissecting Eliot Wolf's comments about Drake Maye needing to make a leap as a leader this year... and are the QB's comments on Thursday making it clear that's already happening? 25:40- Is Stefon Diggs' attitude exactly what the receivers' group and the team needs this year? WATCH every episode of the Patriots Talk podcast on YouTube Follow NBC Sports Boston: NBCSportsBoston.com X @NBCSpatriots Facebook Instagram TikTok

The 2025 Draft is in the books, and experts around the NFL have weighed in on the grade they would give the Patriots for their draft. Tom Curran discusses that and talks with Bruce Feldman to get his opinion on which players were great picks by the Patriots. 1:00-National reaction to the Patriots’ 2025 Draft 7:00-Bruce Feldman on what he liked about the Patriots’ draft 11:00-What's the ceiling for WR Kyle Williams? 12:00-Efton Chism III the next Julian Edelman?! WATCH every episode of the Patriots Talk podcast on YouTube Follow NBC Sports Boston: NBCSportsBoston.com X @NBCSpatriots Facebook Instagram TikTok

Tom Curran and Phil Perry give their complete recap of the Patriots’ 2025 NFL Draft. How well did the Patriots execute a game plan to address all their roster needs? 1:00- Patriots draft for value in the first five rounds 11:10- Breaking down the roster fits for each of the team's draft picks 32:30- Which pick made you wince the most? 36:00- What was your favorite pick? 37:15- Live reaction to the Patriots drafting a long snapper (Phil was not happy) 42:45- What happened with Shedeur Sanders? 51:20- Live reaction to the Patriots' final pick of the draft WATCH every episode of the Patriots Talk podcast on YouTube Follow NBC Sports Boston: NBCSportsBoston.com X @NBCSpatriots Facebook Instagram TikTok

A best-of selection from NBC Sports Boston’s ‘On the Clock’ coverage of night two of the 2025 NFL Draft, featuring Tom Curran, Phil Perry and Albert Breer reacting to the Patriots’ round two and three picks. 1:00- Tom and Phil offer instant reaction and analysis to the Patriots’ second-round pick, TreVeyon Henderson, running back out of Ohio State 11:40- Former NFL QB Matt Cassel breaks down what he saw from Henderson in college 13:15- Tom and Phil welcome in Albert Breer to react to the Henderson pick and whether or not this means the team is looking to move on from Rhamondre Stevenson Brian Hoyer breaks down the tape on Patriots’ third-round pick Kyle Williams, wide receiver out of Washington State, before the guys react to the selection Presented by John’s Sewer and Drain Cleaning WATCH every episode of the Patriots Talk podcast on YouTube Follow NBC Sports Boston: NBCSportsBoston.com X @NBCSpatriots Facebook Instagram TikTok

A best-of selection from NBC Sports Boston’s ‘On the Clock’ coverage of night one of the 2025 NFL Draft, featuring Tom Curran, Phil Perry, Albert Breer, Brian Hoyer, BC Eagles head coach Bill O’Brien, and more! 1:00- Tom Curran, Phil Perry, Brian Hoyer and Albert Breer join Tom Giles to offer instant reaction and analysis to the selection 12:00- Mike Vrabel and Will Campbell speak following the pick 13:20- Bill O’Brien joins to break down the pick and why he thinks Campbell will be a success in New England 17:45- Mike Felger and Michael Holley join Phil and Hoyer for a heated debate on Campbell’s measurements and how much they will matter 24:00- Curran, Phil and Breer look ahead to Day 2 and which position groups the Patriots should target next Presented by John’s Sewer and Drain Cleaning WATCH every episode of the Patriots Talk podcast on YouTube Follow NBC Sports Boston: NBCSportsBoston.com X @NBCSpatriots Facebook Instagram TikTok

Tom Curran talks with our good friend Matt Cassel to get his insight on what position he thinks the Patriots should draft with the No. 4 pick. He also gives intel on many other college players he got to watch last season, and discusses what types of players Mike Vrabel and Josh McDaniels are looking for. 2:30-Matt Cassel talks his ‘Lots to Say’ podcast with Bobby Bones 3:30-Who would Matt Cassel take for the Patriots at No. 4? 8:45-Exploring the cost of moving up 12:00-The wish list of Mike Vrabel and Josh McDaniels 16:30-Cassel’s scouting report on the RBs in the draft WATCH every episode of the Patriots Talk podcast on YouTube Follow NBC Sports Boston: NBCSportsBoston.com X @NBCSpatriots Facebook Instagram TikTok

Tom Curran welcomes in Dan Duggan, Sr. Writer for The Athletic, to get a better feel for where the Giants are leaning with the third overall pick – is there any chance they take Shedeur Sanders? Then, Tom asks a cavalcade of Patriots beat reporters for their predictions on what the team does 4th overall next week. 1:25- How much is the failure with Daniel Jones playing into New York’s decision-making this year? 8:45- Any chance they’d pass on Abdul Carter since they already have multiple high-level pass rushers on the roster? 11:30- Would the Giants be open to trading back at all? 20:20- Tom asks Patriots reporters who they want the team to take, and who they think the team will draft with the 4th pick WATCH every episode of the Patriots Talk podcast on YouTube Follow NBC Sports Boston: NBCSportsBoston.com X @NBCSpatriots Facebook Instagram TikTok

Tom Curran and Phil Perry react to what we heard from Mike Vrabel as his press conference on Tuesday. What did we learn about how the Patriots will handle the No. 4 pick in the NFL Draft? 1:00-Mike Vrabel sees starting LTs in the draft 8:00-Vrabel on how aggressive the Patriots will be in the draft 9:00-Which players would the Patriots take at No. 4? 11:45-You can’t win with a bunch of ‘good’ dudes WATCH every episode of the Patriots Talk podcast on YouTube Follow NBC Sports Boston: NBCSportsBoston.com X @NBCSpatriots Facebook Instagram TikTok

Penn State tight end Tyler Warren joins Tom E. Curran to share which players he models his game after, the idea of playing for the Patriots, and his take on Drake Maye. Later, Boise State running back Ashton Jeanty joins Phil Perry to reflect on his college career and weigh in on the Emmitt Smith comparisons. 3:00 - Tyler Warren interview 14:00 - Ashton Jeanty interview WATCH every episode of the Patriots Talk podcast on YouTube Follow NBC Sports Boston: NBCSportsBoston.com X @NBCSpatriots Facebook Instagram TikTok

Tom Curran and Phil Perry talk with Thor Nystrom to pick his brain about the best offensive options in the 2025 NFL Draft for the Patriots. 1:00-Thor Nystrom loves J.J. McCarthy more than Tom Curran does 6:45-Is there OL depth behind Will Campbell and Armand Membou? 9:30-Thor's picks for the Patriots in his mock draft 15:00-NFL comps for players in the draft 18:00-WR options in the draft WATCH every episode of the Patriots Talk podcast on YouTube Follow NBC Sports Boston: NBCSportsBoston.com X @NBCSpatriots Facebook Instagram TikTok

Tom Curran and Phil Perry welcome in The Athletic’s Bruce Feldman to discuss his NFL mock draft, which players are the best options for the Patriots at 4th overall, and… some good ole fashion northeast weather talk? 6:15- Why Travis Hunter is truly an elite talent -- regardless of which year he’s being drafted 10:30- Why Abdul Carter is a freak athletic talent on par with Von Miller 13:40- Breaking down whether or not the Patriots would be lampooned for taking Tyler Warren or Tet McMillan 4th overall 20:50- What about Will Campbell or Jalon Carter if New England stays put? 23:45- Would either Josh Conerly or Josh Simmons be worth trading back into the latter portion of the first round late to take? WATCH every episode of the Patriots Talk podcast on YouTube Follow NBC Sports Boston: NBCSportsBoston.com X @NBCSpatriots Facebook Instagram TikTok

Tom Curran and Phil Perry share their reactions to the Patriots' trade of QB Joe Milton III. They also discuss Eliot Wolf's perspective on the team's recent moves and explore what the offense might look like under Josh McDaniels. 00:30 - Joe Milton III trade reaction 7:00 - Is Eliot Wolf on thin ice? 13:30 - What will the offense look like under Josh McDaniels 26:00 - Discussing the Patriots Hall of Fame WATCH every episode of the Patriots Talk podcast on YouTube Follow NBC Sports Boston: NBCSportsBoston.com X @NBCSpatriots Facebook Instagram TikTok

Tom Curran and Phil Perry react to what they heard from Mike Vrabel and Robert Kraft this week. Are the hopes for playoffs this season realistic? Also, they debate whether we have a better idea of what position the Patriots will target at No. 4. 2:00- Are Robert Kraft’s hopes for playoffs realistic? 7:45-What did we learn about who has final say at the draft? 12:00-Debating which position the Patriots should target at No. 4 17:30-Kraft talks succession plans WATCH every episode of the Patriots Talk podcast on YouTube Follow NBC Sports Boston: NBCSportsBoston.com X @NBCSpatriots Facebook Instagram TikTok

Mike Vrabel met with the media on Monday at the NFL owner’s meetings. Tom Curran gives his biggest takeaways from the sit-down, and discusses what Vrabel’s comments mean for the Patriots. 1:00-Mike Vrabel on the goal to win the division 3:45-Vrabel on the importance of the draft 5:00-Vrabel has no concerns Will Campbell can play LT in the NFL 6:30-What position would the Patriots have Travis Hunter play? 9:45-The addition of Stefon Diggs WATCH every episode of the Patriots Talk podcast on YouTube Follow NBC Sports Boston: NBCSportsBoston.com X @NBCSpatriots Facebook Instagram TikTok