Tom Curran’s Patriots Talk Podcast
NBC Sports Boston insiders Tom E. Curran and Phil Perry host this podcast dedicated to the New England Patriots and the NFL. Each episode offers analysis and insider perspectives on the team's performance, news, and the wider league. New episodes are released after each Patriots game, along with regular Tuesday and Thursday installments.
Episodes
Patriots’ aggressive identity isn’t a passing thing
The Patriots have not been shy and have been AGGRESSIVE the past two weeks, are they finding their identity? Tom Curran and Phil Perry discuss how they see the Patriots building off the past two wins. Do the have the depth to overcome the barrage of injuries they are dealing with? 00:00 Are the Patriots finding their identity? 03:00 What has led to Drake Maye’s improvement in the last tw
Drake Maye leads Patriots as they FORGE AN IDENTITY in dominant win over Raiders
Tom and Phil break down Drake Maye and the Patriots’ dominant 45-17 win over the Las Vegas Raiders. They discuss Maye’s incredible performance, how the receivers look, when it’s time to start worrying about the growing list of injuries, and much more.00:00 - Breaking down Drake Maye's impressive day11:00 - How did the receivers look?22:00 - Was Mike Vrabel happy after the win?
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Can the Patriots Keep Rolling vs. Raiders? | Week 5 Preview & Tommy DeVito Irrelevant questions
How can the Patriots carry the momentum of a win over Buffalo into their showdown with Kirk Cousins and the Raiders? Tom Curran talks with Sam Warren of The Athletic to get an inside view of Las Vegas’ early success and the keys to the Patriots getting a win on Sunday. Lastly, we catch up with Tommy DeVito for some Irrelevant Questions!00:00 Patriots injury report 03:00 Mike Vrabel on Raiders
Can Drake Maye & Patriots Keep Momentum After Upset Win Over Bills?
The Patriots beat the Bills on Sunday and are riding high! But how do they keep the momentum going? What areas can Drake Maye improve on? Do the Patriots have a depth problem at WR? Tom Curran and Phil Perry discuss all this and more! 00:00 Corner turned by the Patriots? 11:00 Giving credit to the Patriots’ defense 16:00 C.J. Gardner-Johnson takes jab at Efton Chism III 17:45
Have the Patriots ARRIVED after upset win over Bills?
Tom E. Curran is joined by Phil Perry to break down the Patriots 29-26 upset win over the Bills. They dive deep into Drake Maye’s day. They discuss what went well, and what Maye could improve on. They also look at the other side of the ball in Josh Allen, and they talk about how the Patriots were able to stop him. They also wonder if Josh Allen’s style of play influences younger quarterbacks, like
What can Drake Maye LEARN from Josh Allen? | Pats vs. Bills preview
Drake Maye and the Patriots look to get back on track when they take on the Bills on Sunday. It will be a tall task for New England. Phil Perry joins Tom E. Curran to give a brief preview: The challenge that Buffalo brings, Drake Maye’s struggles, and injuries to the defense.Tim Graham from the Athletic, a former writer for the Bills, also joins Curran to give his perspective on Drake Maye and Sun
Why there’s no quick fix for Drake Maye’s disastrous start
Is Drake Maye turning into a pumpkin? What do the Patriots need to do to get Drake back on track? Tom Curran and Phil Perry break down the rough start for Drake and what the Patriots can do to help fix it. 00:00 Drake Maye turning into a pumpkin? 05:00 How does Drake get back on track? 13:00 What the Patriots can help Drake 24:00 How will this start impact contract negotiation
THE AFTERMATH: Drake Maye’s Alarming Week 3 Performance Has Patriots in HOT WATER
Tom E. Curran and Phil Perry break down Drake Maye’s rough performance in the Patriots’ 35-6 loss to the Jaguars. They discuss how Maye has become a liability, Mike Vrabel’s reaction to the performance, and how this type of setback could impact Maye’s growth as a leader.00:00 - Breaking down Drake Maye's rough performance10:00 - How will this impact Drake's ability to be a leader?
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Drake Maye film breakdown: Why Matt Cassel isn’t concerned + Patriots-Jaguars preview
How can Drake Maye improve from the first two games of the season? Tom Curran talks to former Patriots QB Matt Cassel to get his assessment of areas of improvement for Maye. Later, we ask Elijah Ponder some Irrelevant Questions and preview Sunday’s matchup against the Jaguars. 00:00 Level of concern for Drake Maye? 01:30 Matt Cassel on Drake’s first two games 05:30 How can Josh McDa
Drake Maye’s day ‘NOT AS CONCERNING’ as we first thought in win vs. Steelers
Drake Maye’s day ‘NOT AS CONCERNING’ as we first thought in win vs. SteelersThey're going to beat up a lot of bad teams and have their hands full with the good ones. Sunday was a case in point. Tom Curran and Phil Perry go deep on Maye's day which wasn't as concerning as I felt on first watch. It's rhythm baby! We'll also discuss what to make of the Patriots defense, before we whip around the
Patriots defense grinds out win vs. Steelers: Is this their true identity?
Tom E. Curran and Phil Perry break down the Patriots’ first win of the regular season, a 20-3 victory over Aaron Rodgers and the Pittsburgh Steelers. They discuss whether a gritty defensive performance is the team’s true identity, why Drake Maye has looked so uncomfortable through the first two games and how more brutal injuries could impact the team. 00:00 - Breaking down the Patriots' defen
Patriots vs. Steelers Week Preview + Mike Florio on Drake Maye vs. Caleb Williams
Tom Curran and Phil Perry preview the Patriots' upcoming matchup against the Steelers on Sunday. How does the offensive scheme change with no A.J. Brown? Tom also talks with Mike Florio to figure out which QB he would rather build a team around: Drake Maye or Caleb Williams. Lastly, we catch up with safety Craig Woodson for some irrelevant questions. 00:00 What Josh McDaniels wants from Drake
Navigating Life Without A.J. Brown: Can Romeo Doubs Step Up?
Tom Curran and Phil Perry break down all the big stories from opening week of the 2026-2027 NFL season. What have we learned about the Patriots offense and defense so far? How can they adjust to the loss of A.J. Brown, can Doubs fill his role? And who is the team to watch out for the in AFC? The guys break down all the week 1 action. 00:00 - Welcome / Mike Vrabel Postgame 03:20 - Patriot
Mini Pod: NFL writer NOT WORRIED about Drake Maye after Week 1 performance
ESPN’s Kevin Clark joined Tom E. Curran for an interview where he gave his thoughts on the Patriots 13-10 loss to the Seahawks in the season opener. Clark explained he’s not concerned with Drake Maye’s Week 1 performance and why he thinks the AFC is still wide open.
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THE AFTERMATH: Drake Maye's 'SUPERHERO SWITCH' costs Patriots in season-opening loss to Seahawks
Tom E. Curran and Phil Perry react to a tough, TOUGH loss for Drake Maye and the New England Patriots against the Seattle Seahawks in the opening game of the 2026 NFL season. New England, driving with a chance to win or at least tie in the final seconds, lost on Drake Maye’s third interception of the game in the end zone. The guys debate what to make of the QB’s performance and discuss a rough nig
Christian Gonzalez Secures RECORD-BREAKING $135M Extension! + Patriots vs. Seahawks Preview
Christian Gonzalez is locked in! Tom E. Curran and Phil Perry analyze his massive new extension and its immediate impact on the NFL Opener. Plus, Mike Sando of The Athletic drops by to preview Patriots vs. Seahawks and give his national outlook. 00:00 - Christian Gonzalez Signs 4-Yr, $135M Extension 08:00 - Offensive Lessons From SB LX 14:00 - Wednesday Night X-Factors 16:30 -
Curran NOT WORRIED about Gonzalez situation | A season preview with Devin McCourty
Tom E. Curran addresses the flurry of reporting on Christian Gonzalez’s contract situation over the last week, and he says wake him when it’s over. He says he’s not worried about the deal not getting done, and he’s not worried about Gonzalez not playing Week 1 against the Seahawks. He also addresses the latest news around Bill Belichick and UNC. Reports allege possible drug use and sexual miscondu
Bold Predictions and Final Roster Moves | The Push to Week 1!
Sheil Kapadia joins Tom Curran to break down the Patriots offseason, as well as his controversial take on the Patriots upcoming season. Phil Perry breaks down the current state of the position groups and helps crunch the numbers on the Christian Gonzalez Contract Negotiations. And we can finally start to look forward to Week 1 vs the Seahawks!
0:00 - Curran Welcome / Pats Hard Schedule
03:25 - Wel
POSTGAME POD: Patriots end preseason slate as contract talks with Gonzalez seem to be turning 'UGLY'
Tom Curran and Phil Perry offer instant reaction to the Patriots’ 37-13 loss to the Cleveland Browns in the third and final preseason game of the year, as well as breaking down the latest reports surrounding the team’s contract talks with cornerback Christian Gonzalez.
0:00- Tom and Phil join Mike Felger and Michael Holley on Boston Sports Tonight to react to the latest reports from Adam Sc
Christian Gonzalez seems to be COOLING on contract talks as frustration grows
Tom E. Curran and Phil Perry react to the latest comments from Christian Gonzalez and Eliot Wolf surrounding the ongoing contract dispute. They discuss Gonzalez’s growing frustration, what Wolf meant by his comment about cash budgets, and whether a deal can get done before the start of the regular season. Plus, they break down the Kayshon Boutte trade.
00:00 - Christian Gonzalez admits growing fru
POSTGAME POD: Biggest takeaways from the Patriots’ preseason win over the Eagles
Tom E. Curran and Phil Perry break down everything they saw from the Patriots’ 24-21 preseason win over the Eagles. They discuss some of Mike Vrabel’s most interesting postgame comments, the decision to have QB Behren Morton punt, the tackle situation and much more.
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Julian Edelman predicts HUGE year for AJ Brown
Tom Curran sits down with Patriots legend Julian Edelman to get his thoughts/expectations heading into the 2026 season. He explains his confidence in Josh McDaniels to get a star wideout like A.J. Brown the ball, and discusses where the Patriots stand in the landscape of the AFC.
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What We Learned from Patriots vs. Eagles Joint Practices
Tom Curran and Phil Perry share their key takeaways and observations from the Patriots' two joint practices with the Philadelphia Eagles.
00:00 Takeaways from 2 days with Eagles
03:45 Pete Kendall’s observation from training camp
08:00 Impressions of Patriots’ defense
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Patriots vs. Eagles Joint Practice Recap: Drake Maye & AJ Brown steal the show
Tom Curran and Phil Perry report from Gillette after day 1 of joint practices between the Patriots and the Eagles. How good did the Patriots offense and A.J. Brown look? Plus other takeaways from Wednesday’s practice
00:00 Patriots offense has strong showing vs. Eagles
2:00 A.J. Brown was “Star of the day”
04:00 Takeaways from day 1 of joint practice
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The Maye-A.J. Brown connection keeps growing, Vrabel talks Gonzo’s absence
Tom Curran and Phil Perry report live from Gillette Stadium following Monday’s training camp practice. They discuss how the Drake Maye to A.J. Brown connection keeps growing, Mike Vrabel’s update on Christian Gonzalez, and key takeaways from Monday’s session.
00:00 Observations from Monday’s practice
02:00 Mike Vrabel discusses Christian Gonzalez not practicing
04:30 Kayshon Boutte remains product
Kevin Byard on Drake Maye, Christian Gonzalez, and his growing urgency to win a Super Bowl
Patriots safety Kevin Byard joins Tom E. Curran on the Patriots Talk Podcast to discuss his role on the team, what’s impressed him about Drake Maye and Christian Gonzalez, and his growing urgency to win a Super Bowl. Plus, Kevin answers some Irrelevant Questions.
00:00 - Kevin's growing urgency to win a Super Bowl
5:00 - What's impressed Kevin about Drake Maye
14:00 - What has Kevin learned about
POSTGAME POD: Everything we learned from the Patriots’ preseason opener
Patriots football is BACK! Tom E. Curran and Phil Perry react to the biggest takeaways from the preseason opener, including whether Tommy DeVito made a strong case for himself, the rookies making their NFL debuts, and the latest on Christian Gonzalez.
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Patriots’ ‘embarrassment of riches’ at WR on full display as they host Colts for joint practice
Tom E. Curran and Phil Perry break down the Patriots’ joint practice with the Colts. They discuss Christian Gonzalez’s absence, the Patriots’ deep wide receiver group and some of the team’s potential weak points heading into the season.
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Hunter Henry lands two-year extension — is a market-setting deal for Christian Gonzalez next?
Tom E. Curran and Phil Perry break down another day of training camp, discussing what they saw from Romeo Doubs and Caleb Lomu and previewing joint practices with the Colts and Eagles. Later, they discuss Hunter Henry’s contract extension and why the Christian Gonzalez contract situation continues to drag on.
00:00 - Camp observations
6:00 - Caleb Lomu continues to practice at left tackle
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A.J. Brown Talks Battles vs. Gonzo, Vrabel on Kyle Williams & Rookie Scouting
Tom Curran and Phil Perry report live from Gillette Stadium following Friday’s training camp practice. A.J. Brown breaks down his heated 1-on-1 battles with Christian Gonzalez, Mike Vrabel shares why he's optimistic about Kyle Williams' role, and the guys share their top camp observations of the rookie class.
00:00 A.J. Brown talks camp battles with Christian Gonzalez
03:00 Friday training camp ta
Ugly Offensive Finish & Heated Battles Between A.J. Brown and Christian Gonzalez
Tom Curran and Phil Perry report from Gillette Stadium following Thursday’s training camp practice. An ugly finish from the offense ends the day, Kayshon Boutte jumps in to separate A.J. Brown and Christian Gonzalez, plus key notes from the injury report.
00:00 Takeaways from Thursday’s training camp
05:30 Boutte jumps in to separate A.J. Brown from Christian Gonzalez
06:30 Latest on Gonzalez cont
Tuesday takeaways: Offense slow to get in gear, run game mentality, and benefits of trash talk
Tom E. Curran and Phil Perry report from Gillette Stadium about what they saw at Tuesday’s Patriots training camp. How can the Patriots find consistency in the run game this season? What are the benefits of trash-talking during camp?
00:00 Takeaways from Tuesday’s training camp
05:30 How will Bijan Robinson’s new deal impact Christian Gonzalez?
07:00 Finding consistency in the run game this season
Patriots Training Camp: A.J. Brown Injury Scare & Physical Bubble Practice Takeaways
Tom Curran and Phil Perry report from Foxborough following a competitive Patriots practice in the bubble. A.J. Brown suffers a brief thumb dislocation before returning to action. What did we see from the backfield? How has the O-line held up so far? Tom and Phil break down everything you need to know.
00:00 Patriots hold physical competitive session on Monday
02:30 A.J. Brown dislocates thumb, ret
Drake Maye keeps ROLLING as Gabe Jacas debuts at training camp
Phil Perry is flying solo on today's Patriots Talk Podcast. He breaks down another efficient day from Drake Maye, discusses Gabe Jacas' training camp debut, and provides the latest update on Christian Gonzalez's contract situation.
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Patriots' offense CLICKING as training camp rolls on
Tom E. Curran and Phil Perry are back with another edition of the Patriots Talk Podcast from training camp. They discuss the growing connection between Drake Maye and A.J. Brown, how Maye is distributing the ball across the offense and why Eli Raridon continues to turn heads.
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Pats Practice Takeaways: Gonzalez participation, Maye-Brown Connection & Boutte's Future
Tom Curran and Phil Perry report from Foxboro on Thursday to break down Christian Gonzalez’s full participation at the first padded practice. Is the Drake Maye to A.J. Brown connection already starting to grow? Plus, Kayshon Boutte opens up about his mindset as his future in New England remains uncertain.
00:00 Christian a full participant on Thursday
02:00 A.J. Brown and Romeo Doubs observations
Will Gonzo Get Paid? + Drake Maye & Offense Practice Takeaways
Christian Gonzalez met with the media on Tuesday to discuss the status of his contract negotiations with the Patriots. How close are both sides to a deal? Tom E. Curran and Phil Perry debate the timeline and break down how Drake Maye, A.J. Brown, and Kayshon Boutte looked on the field at training camp.
00:00 Christian Gonzalez talks status of contract negotiations
03:00 Is there a chance Gonzo d
A.J. Brown on Building Chemistry with Drake Maye + 3 Camp Takeaways
Direct from Gillette Stadium! Tom Curran and Phil Perry break down all the action from Patriots training camp. We dive into Gabe Jacas signing his rookie deal, A.J. Brown on adjusting his game for Drake Maye, and the top 3 takeaways from camp so far.
00:00 Details on Gabe Jacas contract
04:00 A.J. Brown on his relationship with Drake Maye
07:30 Three things we’ve learned so far at training camp
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Kayshon Boutte with the catch of the day... again! Reporting from Day 2 of Patriots' training camp
Tom E. Curran and Phil Perry are back reporting from Gillette after Day 2 of Patriots' training camp. Kayshon Boutte makes the catch of the day for the second day in a row, and Christian Gonzalez is back out on the field after Robert Kraft gets candid about his contract offer. We hear from Dre'Mont Jones, Wil Campbell and Kevin Byard.
1:00: Defense won the day at Day 2 of training camp
02:43: Chr
A deal is ON THE TABLE for Christian Gonzalez | An EVENTFUL Day 1 of Patriots training camp
It was an eventful day at Patriots training camp, and Tom E. Curran is joined by Phil Perry to break everything down for Day 1. The biggest storyline: Robert Kraft said that the Patriots have offered Christian Gonzalez a deal that would make him the highest paid cornerback in the NFL. Gonzalez was also a full participant in Day 1 of training camp. Where do things go from here regarding his contrac
Vrabel Speaks: DHop Visit, Unsigned Jacas, and Gonzalez’s Return
Tom Curran and Phil Perry break down what Mike Vrabel had to say to the media on Friday down at Gillette. What’s the latest with Gabe Jacas and Christian Gonzalez? What’s DeAndre Hopkins doing down at Gillette?
00:00 DeAndre Hopkins visits Patriots while weighing coaching
07:30 Vrabel addresses Gabe Jacas remaining unsigned heading into camp
11:40 Vrabel: Christian Gonzalez is here, I expect him
Training Camp Preview: Expectations for Drake Maye, Christian Gonzalez contract update & more
Tom Curran and Phil Perry are back to preview the start of Patriots training camp. What are the expectations for Drake Maye? What's the latest on Gabe Jacas? Will Christian Gonzalez get a new contract? They cover it all.
0:00 - Curran and Phil's Summer vacation
06:43 - Drake Maye training camp expectations
12:40 - Christian Gonzalez contract update
18:05 - Who is to blame for the Gabe Jacas situat
Patriots wrap up minicamp with growing Drake Maye-A.J. Brown connection
Tom Curran and Phil Perry report from the Patriots final day of mandatory offseason minicamp. Who showed out, and who didn't show up? What impact has A.J. Brown already made on the Patriots offense, and what's it been like seeing him work with Drake Maye? What positions have the biggest need to address this offseason? We hear from A.J. Brown, Zak Kuhr, and Mike Vrabel
00:00 - Day 3 Camp Reaction
Diving deep into Drake Maye’s performance from Day 2 of minicamp
Tom E. Curran and Phil Perry break down Drake Maye’s performance and more from Day 2 of Patriots minicamp. Drake Maye also spoke to the media, so they take a look at some of his comments. Maye talked about his excitement to play with A.J. Brown, and Tom and Phil give some thoughts on the receiver room. They also take a look at ways Drake Maye has improved since Year 2.
0:00 - Day 2 of Patriots min
Christian Gonzalez 'WITHHOLDING IN' a potentially ominous start to Patriots minicamp
Tom Curran and Phil Perry break down the Patriots first day of mandatory minicamp. We hear from Mike Vrabel and Christian Gonzalez on his desire for a long-term contract extension. Who stood out today, and which of the new players are already making an impression at camp. Also, an update on the absence of draft pick Gabe Jacas.
00:00 - Sound from Camp
03:25 - Gonzalez seeking a large contract ext
A.J. Brown is officially a Patriot — and he couldn't be happier
A.J. Brown has arrived in New England. Tom and Phil break down everything that came out of Foxboro today, including Brown’s clear excitement about becoming a Patriot. They discuss whether Mike Vrabel has any concerns about Brown’s reputation as a demanding personality, the surprising comp Josh McDaniels made for Brown and how he looked in his first official practice with the team.
00:00 - A.J. B
The A.J. Brown Trade Show!
The AJ Brown trade is complete so Tom Curran and Phil Perry break down the Patriots big move. What did the team give up in return, and what should we expect the offense to look like with a true WR1?
00:00 Patriots Trade for AJ Brown
05:30 What does AJ Brown have left in the tank?
09:40 Will Brown want a new contract?
19:20 Are the Eagles happy with the deal?
27:30 What's the Pats offense look lik
Breaking down every storyline from Day 1 of Patriots OTAs
The New England Patriots kicked off OTAs for the 2026 season, and Tom E. Curran and Phil Perry broke down all of the major storylines from Day 1. Mike Vrabel spoke to the media and answered some questions regarding his offseason controversy. Players addressed the rumors surrounding A.J. Brown and what it would mean for the Patriots if they acquired the star wide receiver. Tom & Phil also break dow
A.J. Brown trade chatter an attempt to create last-minute leverage?
Tom E. Curran and Phil Perry break down the recent trade rumors surrounding A.J. Brown and whether there's interest from other teams around the league. They also discuss expectations for Brown if he were to land in New England, what to make of Kayshon Boutte missing voluntary workouts and Bill Belichick’s recent comments about Tom Brady.
00:00 - Thoughts on chatter around the league about A.J. Bro
Patriots 2026 schedule release: Reactions, predictions & season outlook
Phil Perry, Tom Giles and Albert Breer break down the Patriots’ 2026 schedule immediately after its release. How difficult does this season look for the Patriots? They discuss predictions, challenging road games and how this season could differ from last year.
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Patriots offseason roundup | Latest on Mike Vrabel, Stefon Diggs & A.J. Brown!
Tom E. Curran and Phil Perry get together to discuss all of the offseason stories that surround the New England Patriots. They hit on the latest from the Mike Vrabel-Dianna Russini story after more videos were released of them two together on a boat. They wonder where this story ends, and could it end with Mike Vrabel not coaching for the Patriots in 2026. Stefon Diggs was also found not guilty on
The 33rd Team’s Take: Patriots Draft Review & The A.J. Brown Impact
Tom Curran is joined by Steve Palazzolo of The 33rd Team to break down the New England Patriots' 2026 NFL Draft class. Which picks did Steve love, and where did the front office take a gamble? Plus, we dive into the AJ Brown trade rumors and how adding a true WR1 changes the ceiling for this offense, Finally, we look around the AFC to see which rivals got stronger and debate the power dynamic betw
What will Caleb Lomu’s impact be for Patriots? | Draft superlatives with Phil Perry
Phil Perry joined Tom E. Curran to evaluate the Patriots 2026 draft class. They dive into some of New England’s early picks, like OT Caleb Lomu, EDGE Gabe Jacas and TE Eli Raridon. They wonder if Lomu was the “best player available” at No. 28, like Mike Vrabel said he wanted. They answer who they expect to have the most impact in 2026. Did this feel like a Vrabel draft or an Eliot Wolf draft, and
Patriots remain AGGRESSIVE on Day 2 of NFL Draft, trade up for Jacas and land Raridon
Tom Curran, Phil Perry, and Albert Breer react to the Patriots’ moves on Day 2 of the NFL Draft, including the decision to trade up for Gabe Jacas, selecting tight end Eli Raridon in the third round and what Day 3 could look like without Mike Vrabel.
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Patriots TRADE UP for OT Caleb Lomu in the first round of the NFL Draft
Phil Perry, Tom Curran, Albert Breer, and Tom Giles react to the Patriots trading up to draft OT Caleb Lomu out of Utah. They break down what they like about the move, what Lomu brings to the team and what it could mean for Will Campbell’s future. Plus, they cover the latest on Mike Vrabel and what the next two days could hold for New England.
00:00 Reaction to drafting Caleb Lomu
08:00 The latest
Vrabel addresses Russini photos, and the price for AJ Brown
Tom E. Curran and Phil Perry break down Mike Vrabel's first meeting with the media since the Diana Russini story broke. Plus, with reports swirling that AJ Brown is "likely to be a Patriot," the guys discuss if New England is overcommitting to the star WR. Who holds the leverage: the Eagles or the Patriots? And if a deal gets done, who is the odd man out in the wide receiver room?
00:00 Mike Vrabe
What History Says About Picks 31 & 63: Patriots Draft Preview
After a quick detour to start the pod, Tom and Phil dive into the football talk! They discuss the latest in the A.J. Brown saga and what history tells us about the potential haul for the Patriots at picks No. 31 and No. 63. Plus, which prospects would Phil "run the card up" for if he were in the war room?
00:00 Random non-football talk
02:40 The latest in the A.J. Brown saga
03:30 Does taking a WR
Taking the pre-draft pulse on Vrabel and this year’s draft class depth
Tom E. Curran and Phil Perry discuss the latest headlines surrounding Mike Vrabel and whether they could impact his coaching. They also react to Eliot Wolf’s pre-draft comments on the strength of this year’s draft class, the Patriots’ depth issues and A.J. Brown.
00:00 - Will recent Mike Vrabel headlines impact his coaching ability?
11:00 - Is it possible the Patriots get a good player with the
Decoding the Patriots' 30 Visits: What it Means for the Draft
Tom Curran and Phil Perry discuss what the Patriots’ 30 visits tell us about their strategy for the NFL Draft. They also debate what the top five storylines are for the team and discuss the logjam at the Patriots HOF.
00:00 Setting the table / Welcome Phil Perry
2:00 Patriots Top 30 Visits
13:55 Offensive Linemen
22:15 Wide Receivers
37:00 Curran's Top 5 Storylines
42:10 Patriots Hall of Fame No
Bert Breer on Roster Building and the Looming Contract Situation of Christian Gonzalez
Tom Curran sits down with Albert Breer to discuss the evolution of the Patriots Draft strategy under Eliot Wolf, as well as A.J. Brown and the contract of Christian Gonzalez. How do the Patriots currently matchup with the rest of the AFC?
00:00 Setting the table / Welcome Albert Breer
01:00 Eliot Wolf's Impact on the Patriots' Draft Strategy
09:00 The A.J. Brown Situation
12:00 A.J. Brown's In
Everything Mike Vrabel said about A.J. Brown, the NFL Draft and more at league meetings
Mike Vrabel spoke on a wide range of topics at the NFL Annual League Meetings, and Tom E. Curran and Phil Perry break down everything he had to say. They discuss his comments on A.J. Brown, the draft, the wide receiver room and much more.
00:00 - What can we take from Mike Vrabel's comments on A.J. Brown?
7:00 - Breaking down Mike Vrabel's comments on the WR room
10:00 - Are Patriots drafting for
A.J. Brown, contract extensions & more | Robert Kraft speaks at NFL League Meeting
Tom E. Curran breaks down Robert Kraft’s comments from the NFL League Meeting on Monday. Kraft took a look back at how he thought the Patriots did last season, and he took a look ahead to expectations for next season. He also discussed eventual contract extensions for Drake Maye and Christian Gonzalez, and he addressed the NFL’s push for 18-game seasons. Eliot Wolf also had a little tidbit on A.J.
Solving the Patriots’ roster holes in the 2026 NFL Draft
We are less than a month away from the 2026 NFL Draft. Tom Curran and Phil Perry discuss the most pressing draft needs and break down some possible options for the Patriots.
00:00 Draft isn’t loaded with stars, but it’s loaded with starters!
02:00 Is Edge/Linebacker the Patriots’ biggest need?
13:00 How should the Patriots address the offensive line?
22:00 Tom is all in on the idea of drafting
Mike Florio: Is the AFC Wide Open? Plus A.J. Brown Rumors & the 18-Game Season Push
Tom Curran sits down with Mike Florio to break down a "wide-open" AFC—which team actually deserves to be the preseason favorite? Florio also shares the latest intel on the A.J. Brown trade rumors and whether the Patriots are the frontrunners to land him after June 1st. Finally, they dive into the logistics of an 18-game season and what it would take for the players to sign off.
00:00 Mike Florio
Jason McCourty on Drake Maye's motivation, A.J. Brown & Patriots offseason moves
Former Patriot Jason McCourty joins Tom to discuss how Drake Maye and the Patriots will handle higher expectations this season, why Kevin Byard and Romeo Doubs are strong additions and whether New England needs A.J. Brown to be a Super Bowl contender.
2:10 - How hard will it be for Patriots to deal with increased expectations?
7:00 - What will Kevin Byard and Romeo Doubs bring to New England?
12:0
Eliot Wolf 'leaving the light on' for A.J. Brown? Ranking the Patriots' free agent signings
Tom E. Curran and Phil Perry react to Eliot Wolf's press conference following the start of NFL free agency. They rank the Patriots' free agent signings so far, and they wonder if New England is leaving the light on for A.J. Brown.
00:00 Kevin Byard says it was New England or Chicago.
7:12 Tom and Phil rank the Patriots' free agency signings
10:46 Curran things the Patriots need a better running ba
Patriots putting all eggs in A.J. Brown basket?
NFL’s free agent legal tampering period is underway, Tom Curran and Phil Perry react to the news and debate what moves the Patriots can make. Is the WR room good enough? What’s the plan if they don’t land A.J. Brown?
00:00 What's the plan at WR for the Patriots?
3:30 Is it A.J. Brown or bust?
07:30 Is the WR room good enough?
10:00 Debating other options at WR that are available
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How will the Patriots replace Stefon Diggs?
Tom E. Curran and Phil Perry react to the report that the Patriots plan to release Stefon Diggs after just one season in New England. They break down the Patriots’ strategy to replace him in the offense, explore potential free-agent and trade targets and discuss what the team might do with their own players entering free agency.
00:00 - Reaction to the Stefon Diggs news
13:00 - Who are the Patrio
Going deep with Ty Law on the player side of NFL business
Ty Law joins Tom E. Curran for an in-depth conversation about the player side of the NFL business. They discuss what it was like negotiating contracts with Bill Belichick, the future of Stefon Diggs and Christian Gonzalez in New England and how Mike Vrabel will handle those conversations while keeping the team successful. Plus, Ty talks about his Corvus Vodka line.
00:00 - Ty discusses the new fla
Reacting to Patriots report card and Diggs vs. A.J. Brown... who you got?!
Phil Perry is back from the NFL combine and joins Tom E. Curran for a new episode of the Patriots Talk Podcast. They discuss recently released NFLPA reports, offseason rumors and more.
00:40: Patriots make some major improvement on NFLPA report card
6:40: Will the Patriots bring back Stefon Diggs? Tom and Phil discuss what they've heard
15:40: Should the Patriots pursue A.J. Brown and what it woul
Patriots’ offseason strategy comes into clear focus at Combine
Tom Curran talks with Phil Perry who is down in Indianapolis for the NFL Combine. They discuss Eliot Wolf’s comments on Tuesday and what that means for the Patriots’ offseason strategy.
0:00 Vrabel’s offseason approach
4:00 Eliot Wolf on whether team is still in rebuilding mode
13:00 How much will the Patriots spend?
17:30 The future of Stefon Diggs and Christian Barmore
28:30 Hints the Patriots
Patriots offseason reset… Where do they start?
Tom E. Curran and Phil Perry take a look at the Patriots’ offseason outlook. They discuss the team’s cap space, pending free agents and the upcoming draft. They also take a look at extension eligible players, most notably Christian Gonzalez. They wonder how much money the Pro Bowl corner will command and whether it’s even worth it for the Patriots to pay him. They also look at some interesting nam
Super Bowl Aftermath: Vrabel stands by his LT
Tom Curran and Phil Perry discuss what Mike Vrabel, Drake Maye, and Will Campbell had to say at their season-ending press conferences. 00:00 Drake Maye: Super Bowl loss was a “learning experience” 02:45 Mike Vrabel stands by Will Campbell at Left Tackle 14:00 Reaction to Maye’s press conference19:30 How tough will it be to part ways with players?
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Patriots ‘played young,’ ‘turned into a pumpkin’ in Super Bowl LX loss to Seahawks
Tom E. Curran, Phil Perry, Brian Hoyer, David Andrews, Ted Johnson and Michael Holley break down the Patriots’ 29-13 Super Bowl loss to the Seahawks. They discuss what went wrong for Drake Maye, the offensive line’s struggles and how the team’s inexperience may have finally caught up to them.
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Drake Maye must be AGGRESSIVE if the Patriots want to win the Super Bowl
One final Patriots Talk Podcast before the Patriots-Seahawks Super Bowl matchup. Tom and Phil are joined by Brian Hoyer to break down how aggressive Drake Maye needs to be and how the Patriots should game-plan for Jaxon Smith-Njigba. Plus, Tedy Bruschi and Cris Collinsworth stop by. 00:00 - The mindset the Patriots have to have offensively 11:00 - Which approach should Pats take covering JSN? 23:0
What the Patriots need to do to WIN Super Bowl LX
It’s Super Bowl Week. Tom E. Curran and Phil Perry are in Santa Clara and have you covered. They break down the key to winning the Patriots–Seahawks matchup, whether the Seahawks are widely viewed as the better team and share some of the best sound from Opening Night. Later, Chris Simms joins the podcast to discuss Josh McDaniels’ impact this season, the offensive X-factor in the game and much mor
Inside the Belichick HOF snub and Matt Light on the Pats chances
Tom Curran talks with Armando Salguero who presented Bill Belichick to the HOF committee explains how Spygate cost him a first ballot vote. Later, we catch up with former Patriot Matt Light to get his reaction to the Patriots making the Super Bowl,and discuss his expectations from the game. 00:00 Armando Salguero says Spygate cost Belichick HOF8:30 Will HOF committee make Tom Brady wait?11:30 Matt
Up in arms about Drake Maye’s shoulder?! And a Seattle look ahead
Is it too early to be concerned about Drake Maye’s shoulder? Tom Curran and Phil Perry discuss the latest with Drake and look ahead to how the Patriots match up against the Seattle Seahawks. 00:00 How concerned should we be about Drake Maye’s shoulder? 9:00 Getting to know the Seattle Seahawks 12:30 scouting report for Sam Darnold this season 19:00 Top 5 storylines heading into the Super Bowl
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The Aftermath: Patriots pull off a HISTORIC turnaround, punch their ticket to the Super Bowl
The Patriots are heading to the Super Bowl. Tom E. Curran and Phil Perry break down the team’s amazing turnaround this season, talk Drake Maye’s performance and discuss how the defense handled the Broncos. 00:00 - Patriots perform one of the greatest turnarounds in NFL History 10:00 - Breaking down Drake Maye’s performance 16:00 - Discussing Broncos’ decision to go for it on 4th and 1 29:00 - How
AFC Championship Preview: Jarrett Stidham stands between the Patriots and the Super Bowl
The Patriots are one win away from a trip to the Super Bowl. Tom and Phil preview the upcoming AFC Championship Game between New England and Denver, discussing Drake Maye’s approach, what to expect from Jarrett Stidham and how the environment in Denver could impact the Patriots. Plus, 9News sports reporter Mike Klis joins the podcast to share insight on the Broncos ahead of their matchup with the
