Tom Curran’s Patriots Talk Podcast
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.
Episodes
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...
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-Ex...
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...
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
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
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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
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 wo...
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
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...
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 D...
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 Di...
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 ...
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
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 - W...
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
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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...
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
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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
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...
Phil Perry joins Tom Curran from the NFL Combine to share his insights from the week. They discuss Eliot Wolf's comments about having final say on the Patriots' roster decisions, as well as the team's plans for spending in free agency. They also addressed reports that the Patriots are not targeting wide receiver Tee Higgins in the offseason
1:00 - Breaking down Eliot Wolf's comments on the roster and Ja'Lynn Polk
15:00 - Reacting to...
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