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Tom Curran’s Patriots Talk Podcast

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

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

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INSTANT REACTION to NFL Draft Day 2: Patriots offense gets a lot more athletic and explosive!

4/26/2025
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

Duration:00:27:31

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INSTANT REACTION to the Pats drafting LSU left tackle Will Campbell 4th overall

4/24/2025
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

Duration:00:29:57

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Matt Cassel weighs in on whether LT is the way to go for the Patriots in Round 1

4/22/2025
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

Duration:00:22:55

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Shedeur or Carter? Giants reporter breaks down thought-process in New York on what to do 3rd overall

4/17/2025
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

Duration:00:32:05

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Did Mike Vrabel tip Patriots’ hand in pre-draft press conference?

4/15/2025
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

Duration:00:17:37

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Tyler Warren on the prospect of playing for the Patriots

4/11/2025
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

Duration:00:29:07

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Help on the way? Offensive options for the Patriots in round 2 or later

4/10/2025
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

Duration:00:32:50

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Athletic reporter breaks down why Travis Hunter is truly an 'ELITE' 'RARE' talent

4/8/2025
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

Duration:00:27:06

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What we gleaned from Patriots trade of Joe Milton III, McDaniels presser

4/4/2025
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

Duration:00:34:25

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Robert Kraft bubbles over with optimism at NFL owners meetings

4/1/2025
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

Duration:00:30:04

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Mike Vrabel weighs in on the state of the Patriots, Diggs, top draft prospects

3/31/2025
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

Duration:00:13:53

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Going deep on Diggs signing; how does this affect Patriots move at No. 4?

3/26/2025
Tom E. Curran and Phil Perry share their thoughts on the Patriots’ 3-year, $69M deal with Stefon Diggs. They dive into how this move influences the team’s No. 4 draft pick and what would define a successful season for Diggs in the year ahead. 2:00 - How does Diggs signing impact the Patriots' draft strategy? 11:00 - What would a successful season look like for Diggs? 14:00 - Concern level for Diggs' in the huddle 27:00 - Why signing Diggs was the right move WATCH every episode of the Patriots Talk podcast on YouTube Follow NBC Sports Boston: NBCSportsBoston.com X @NBCSpatriots Facebook Instagram TikTok

Duration:00:39:28

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Bill O’Brien on BC’s prospects and what non-QB position he’d build on first

3/25/2025
Bill O’Brien joins Tom Curran and Phil Perry to discuss the Patriots attending Boston College’s Pro Day in advance of the NFL draft. Which players from B.C. are realistic targets for the Patriots in the draft? 1:00-Bill O’Brien on the Patriots' presence at Boston College Pro Day 2:30-The importance of a strong offensive line in the NFL 5:30-O’Brien’s assessment of Ozzy Trapilo and Drew Kendall 8:00-What are the keys to a successful rebuild of a football team? 15:30-Non-QB position Bill would build on first WATCH every episode of the Patriots Talk podcast on YouTube Follow NBC Sports Boston: NBCSportsBoston.com X @NBCSpatriots Facebook Instagram TikTok

Duration:00:21:25

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Brian Hoyer says Patriots’ choice at No. 4 is EASY if it’s LT vs. WR

3/20/2025
Tom Curran and Phil Perry talk with Brian Hoyer to get his opinion on how the Patriots can build their offense for success under Drake Maye. 1:00-Hoyer's pick on what a QB wants more, tackle or WR? 7:00-What position has the bigger potential of being a bust at No.4 11:00-How much can the offense improve under Josh McDaniels? 13:00-Making the case for Stefon Diggs 23:00-Potential of Joe Milton WATCH every episode of the Patriots Talk podcast on YouTube Follow NBC Sports Boston: NBCSportsBoston.com X @NBCSpatriots Facebook Instagram TikTok

Duration:00:41:03

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Devin McCourty on free agency, David Andrews, Travis Hunter and a “sad” day in Patriots history

3/18/2025
Devin McCourty joined Phil Perry and Tom E. Curran to talk about everything related to the Patriots offseason. There are still many glaring holes on the roster, but McCourty still thinks the team has improved in free agency. He also offers his take on how the Patriots can fill those holes as the offseason progresses. Plus, McCourty weighs in on the direction the Patriots should go with the No. 4 pick in the 20245 NFL draft. 4:46 - What does Devin McCourty think about the Patriots prioritizing culture instead of winning now in free agency? 9:04 - What do the Patriots lose leadership-wise with losses of Jonathan Jones, Deatrich Wise and David Andrews? 11:01 - Devin McCourty says it should have been a “no brainer” to keep David Andrews on the roster through training camp 15:36 - Devin McCourty says there’s “no doubt” the Patriots got better this free agency, especially on defense 18:12 - Tom E. Curran thinks the Patriots HAVE TO fix the hole at left tackle with the No. 4 pick 22:45 - How would Travis Hunter fit with the Patriots if he falls to 4 in the draft? 27:40 - Jakobi Meyers reunion in New England?? 32:05 - Devin McCourty’s reaction to the anniversary of Tom Brady’s announcement he will not be returning to the Patriots WATCH every episode of the Patriots Talk podcast on YouTube Follow NBC Sports Boston: NBCSportsBoston.com X @NBCSpatriots Facebook Instagram TikTok

Duration:00:41:03

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What do Andrews release and Patriots FA adds say about team's direction?

3/13/2025
Tom Curran and Phil Perry react to the news of the Patriots moving on from David Andrews. They also give their takeaways from the Patriots’ availability on Thursday. 1:00 - Reaction to the Patriots releasing David Andrews 9:00 - Examining Eliot Wolf’s role 12:30 - Mike Vrabel wants free agents that want to come here 21:00 - Reacting to Andrews' farewell social media post WATCH every episode of the Patriots Talk podcast on YouTube Follow NBC Sports Boston: NBCSportsBoston.com X @NBCSpatriots Facebook Instagram TikTok

Duration:00:26:43

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NFL tampering period begins: Patriots get their guys... just not the ones we were expecting

3/10/2025
The NFL tampering period is finally here and the Patriots are busy making moves... just not the ones we were expecting. Tom Curran and Phil Perry break down everything we've seen from the team and around the league over the last 24 hours. 1:00- Was it a net benefit that the Patriots pivoted to shoring up the defense to start free agency? 6:00- Breaking down the 'culture adds' that Mike Vrabel and company have signed so far 10:55- Why Milton Williams, Harold Landry, Morgan Moses and Carlton Davis are solid additions 23:30- Where does the team look now at wide receiver? 27:20- Why the Justin Fields and Sam Darnold signings are great news for Patriots fans WATCH every episode of the Patriots Talk podcast on YouTube Follow NBC Sports Boston: NBCSportsBoston.com X @NBCSpatriots Facebook Instagram TikTok

Duration:00:29:34

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Pats reportedly snag Harold Landry, but DK, Davante and Stanley won’t be coming

3/9/2025
Tom Curran and Phil Perry give immediate reaction to the moves around the NFL and discuss how it impacts the Patriots' offseason plans. 1:00-What are the Patriots getting in Harold Landry? 5:00-Impact of not being able to get Ronnie Stanley 14:00-Reaction to DK Metcalf and Davante Adams WATCH every episode of the Patriots Talk podcast on YouTube Follow NBC Sports Boston: NBCSportsBoston.com X @NBCSpatriots Facebook Instagram TikTok

Duration:00:29:58

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Free agent preview and a taste of Phil’s film session with Scar

3/6/2025
Tom Curran talks with Phil Perry about the latest intel he’s got regarding Will Campbell playing tackle in the NFL. Later, they rank the Patriots needs and debate who they could target in free agency. 1:00-Can Will Campbell play tackle at the next level in the NFL? 19:00-Ranking the Patriots’ biggest needs 24:00-Possible tackle help in free agency 26:00-Exploring WR options in free agency WATCH every episode of the Patriots Talk podcast on YouTube Follow NBC Sports Boston: NBCSportsBoston.com X @NBCSpatriots Facebook Instagram TikTok

Duration:00:46:50

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Soooooo... what are the Patriots' Options B, C and D in free agency?

3/4/2025
With NFL free agency a week away, Tom Curran and Phil Perry take a look at where the Patriots stand with some of the big names potentially hitting the market and where the team should look if it strikes out on some of its ‘Option A’ signings. 7:00- With the Bengals placing the franchise tag on Tee Higgins, what’re the next best options for the Pats at receiver? 19:40- If free agency leaves the Patriots without a left tackle, is Will Campbell the right move at fourth overall? 29:30- Or is Travis Hunter too good to pass up on, even if you still need a left tackle? 34:15- Would a contender give you a serious haul to move up to take Hunter? WATCH every episode of the Patriots Talk podcast on YouTube Follow NBC Sports Boston: NBCSportsBoston.com X @NBCSpatriots Facebook Instagram TikTok

Duration:00:39:43