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.
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 need or do they want the best player available?
19:00 - Mike Vrabel on need to improve in...
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. Brown on the Up And Adams Show. There’s not a lot of news regarding Brown, but no news isn’t necessarily a bad thing.
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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 a TE
35:30 Target a WR with the first-round pick?
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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 joins the pod
01:30 Power Ranking the AFC: Who is the true favorite?
07:00 The latest intel on A.J. Brown
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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?
12:00 - Do the Patriots NEED A.J. Brown?
19:30 - Reaction to a possible 18-game regular season
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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 back to be a 'next level' offense
16:30 Do the Patriots have any true game-changers?
20:18 When will the Patriots stop considering...
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
13:00- Impact of losing Khyiris Tonga
21:00 Can’t have a worse roster, with a toug...
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 Patriots more likely to land: A.J. Brown or Alec Pierce?
23:00 - What will the Patriots do with their own free agents?
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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 flavors in his Corvus Vodka line.
9:00 - What was it like negotiating contracts with Bill Belichick?
15:00 - Ty talks about the contract situations involving Stefon Diggs and...
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 would take to get him
21:05: Eliot Wolf sound: Does he feels the Patriots are a move or two away from a super bowl return?
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 will add on defense?
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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 names in trade talks. Plus, the team is opening up their defensive coordinator position.
0:00 Offseason outlook
3:12 Look at the upcoming draft
5:37 A toughe...
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 conference
19:30 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?
23:00 - Tedy Bruschi joins the pod
35:00 - Cris Collinsworth joins the pod
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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 more.
00:00 - Sights and sounds from Opening Night of Super Bowl week
3:00 - Key to winning the Super Bowl?
9:00 - Is this the start of a n...
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 HOF
8:30 Will HOF committee make Tom Brady wait?
11:30 Matt Light on the excitement of Patriots being back in the Super Bowl
14:00 Light on his relationship with Mike Vrabel
18:30 Why Light is a...
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 the Patriots looked defensively
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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 Pats.
00:00 - Patriots’ offensive approach with Drake Maye vs. Denver
11:00 - How the Patriots plan to defend Jarrett Stidham
28:00 - Mike Klis joins to discus...
Where does this Patriots season fit among all-time turnarounds? It’s getting close to the top.
The Patriots are one win away from heading to Super Bowl LX. How can the Patriots keep this historic turnaround going? Can Jarrett Stidham step in and help the Broncos pull off the upset? Tom Curran and Phil Perry debate all that and much more!
00:00 Where does this one-season improvement rank in NFL history?
3:00 Biggest reasons for Patriots historic turnaround
11:00 Should Patriots fans be upset they aren’t 19-0?
15:00 Sean Payton says Jarrett Stidham will be ‘ready for the moment’
22:00 Assessing the Broncos’ defense
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The Aftermath: Patriots' DEFENSIVE SHUTDOWN vs. Texans proof-positive of Vrabel's plan for this team
Tom Curran and Phil Perry react to the Patriots' 28-16 win over the Houston Texans to advance to their first AFC Championship Game since the 2018 season.
0:00- Patriots beat Texans 28-16 to advance to the AFC Championship Game against the Broncos
1:00- Were you surprised at all about the way this game played out?
4:45- Patriots come up with another masterstroke defensive gameplan to slow down C.J. Stroud and Houston's offense
11:50- Texans defense was "as advertised" against New England's offense
17:30- Drake Maye's sloppy play cause for...
The Path to the AFC Championship: Texans-Patriots Deep Dive
Tom Curran and Phil Perry break down all the key factors heading into the Texans-Patriots game. Can the Patriots offense make big plays vs the Texans defense? How big of an impact could the loss of Nico Collins be?
00:00 Joe Buck’s comp to Drake Maye
4:00 Mike Vrabel talks importance of Maye’s ball security
10:00 Can the Patriots offense make big plays vs Texans?
12:00 How should the Patriots attack C.J. Stroud?
16:00 Impact of Texans possibly not having Nico Collins
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Will Patriots offense look to get 'WEIRD' to score on Texans' AFC-best defense?
Tom Curran and Phil Perry react to the Texans’ Wild Card Round win over the Steelers and preview how Houston will stack up against the Patriots in the Divisional Round.
0:00- Patriots will host the Texans in the Divisional Round
1:00- C.J. Stroud struggles vs. the Steelers – can the Patriots defense do more of the same?
11:45- How much of a problem will the Texans defense be for Drake Maye and the Patriots offense?
24:00- Who is coming out of the Divisional Round to meet in the AFC Champ...
The Aftermath: Defense delivers ‘championship-caliber’ effort in Patriots’ wild-card win
Tom E. Curran and Phil Perry break down the Patriots’ 16–3 wild-card win over the Chargers. They discuss the defense’s incredible performance, Drake Maye’s showing in his first playoff game and which opponent New England might hope to face in the divisional round.
00:00 - Takeaways from the win
15:00 - How was Drake Maye's night?
24:00 - Do you have concerns about the Patriots offensive line?
30:00 - Which opponent gives the Patriots a better chance to get to the AFC championship?
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Why Drake Maye and the Patriots could have the edge over the Chargers in the Wild Card matchup
Tom Curran and Phil Perry preview the Patriots-Chargers Wild Card matchup. They break down the advantages Drake Maye and the Patriots have over the Chargers, what the Patriots’ defense should expect and why Robert Spillane will play a key role. Later, Kevin Cole of Unexpected Points joins the podcast to discuss Drake Maye’s MVP bid and how the Patriots match up statistically with the Chargers.
00:00 - What advantage do the Patriots have over the Chargers?
15:00 - Should the Patriots be threatened by the Chargers’ receivers?
24:30 - Kevin Cole on what separates Drake Maye t...
For Maye, Patriots, legacy building begins now
Resumes are made in regular season. Legacies are created in the postseason. Tom Curran and Phil Perry get you ready for the Patriots’ Wildcard matchup against the Los Angeles Chargers.
00:00 Legacy building begins now
3:30 Will Campbell “I don’t want to ever play for anybody else”
9:00 Scouting report for the Chargers
14:30 Does the weather and time of game favor the Chargers?
17:00-Who deserves to be MVP?
26:00 Wild card weekend predictions
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THE AFTERMATH: Pats win to close out HISTORIC regular season... can they keep it up in the playoffs?
Tom E. Curran and Phil Perry react to the New England Patriots' 38-10 blowout win over the Dolphins in Week 18 before looking ahead to their Wild Card matchup next Sunday against the Los Angeles Chargers.
0:00- Patriots blow out the Dolphins in Week 18 to close out an incredible 14-3 regular season turnaround; will face Chargers in Wild Card Round
3:20- Does the easy schedule mean the Pats are at risk of being exposed in the playoffs? Have we seen anything from this team that makes you think 'the moment' could be too big for...
Reacting to charges against Diggs; Maye favorite for MVP; another Patriots’ reign on the horizon?
Tom Curran and Phil Perry discuss the news of Stefon Diggs facing assault charges. How will it impact the team? They also make Drake Maye's chances for MVP and whether winning can be sustainable for the Patriots going into next season
00:00 Reaction to Stefon Diggs facing assault charges
9:00 Drake Maye now MVP favorite after Matthew Stafford’s poor MNF outing
16:00 Are the Chargers trying to face the Patriots?
22:00 Is this a standard for the Patriots or lightning in a bottle?
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The Aftermath: Drake Maye strengthens MVP case with DOMINANT performance in blowout win over Jets
Tom E. Curran and Phil Perry break down the Patriots' 42-10 win over the Jets. They discuss the Patriots' emerging identity, Drake Maye's continued rapid ascent and where he is in the MVP conversation.
00:00 - What is the Patriots' identity?
11:00 - Patriots pull off a blowout despite key injuries
23:30 - Should Drake Maye win MVP?
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Fear Factor: Who’s scared of the Patriots now?
Tom Curran and Phil Perry break down what the win over the Ravens means for this Patriots team. Are the Patriots feared by other teams in the NFL? Was this their best win? All that and much more!
00:00 Are the Patriots getting the credit they deserve?
7:00 Are there any coaches you would trade Mike Vrabel for?
9:00 Who’s scared of the Patriots now?
15:30 Was this the Patriots’ best win of the season?
29:00 Are we seeing a changing of the guard in the NFL?
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The Aftermath: Drake Maye, Pats show REMARKABLE resilience in comeback win, clinch playoff spot
Tom E. Curran and Phil Perry break down the Patriots' thrilling fourth-quarter comeback win in Baltimore. They discuss Drake Maye's standout performance, the team's resilience and the impact of defensive injuries
00:00 - Breaking down Drake Maye's performance
14:00 - Why Patriots' resiliency is so impressive
19:00 - Do the Patriots have a good WR room?
25:00 - How are defensive injuries impacting Patriots?
29:00 - Breaking down frustrating officiating
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How much does the Patriots-Ravens SNF matchup REALLY matter??
Tom E. Curran and Phil Perry preview the upcoming Patriots-Ravens SNF matchup. They discuss how much the game truly matters for the Patriots, whether there should be concern about Stefon Diggs’ production and react to playcalling comments from Mike Vrabel. Plus, Kyle Williams joins Tom E. Curran for Irrelevant Questions.
0:00 - How much does the Patriots-Ravens game matter?
12:00 - Breaking down the Patriots’ run game
15:00 - Are you concerned about Diggs’ decline in production?
21:00 - Reacting to Mike Vrabel’s playcalling comments
32:30 - Irrelevant Questions with Kyle Williams
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Vrabel says “trust” is key to Patriots’ second-half play-calling
Tom Curran and Phil Perry break down what went wrong for the Patriots in their loss to the Bills. Who deserves more blame: the offense or the defense? How much did the weather impact Drake Maye?
:30-Vrabel: “Any mistakes that you make get magnified against an excellent quarterback”
4:30-Does Josh McDaniels deserve criticism for play calls?
15:30-How much did the weather impact Drake Maye?
19:00-Patriots-Ravens preview
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The Patriots get "Josh Allen'd" in second-half collapse to the Bills
Tom E. Curran and Phil Perry are back with a Patriots Talk postgame podcast after the Patriots fall short and lose to the Bills 35-31. Tom says the Patriots got "Josh Allen'd" and explains why the loss felt part of the process for them. Later, they break down Drake Maye's game and what specific plays they felt prevented the Patriots from coming back in the second half.
2:19: Is this loss all part of the process for the Patriots to get back to the top?
7:43: Mike Vrabel's reaction to loss and inevitability of Josh Allen
Patriots-Bills showdown: Can the underdogs claim the division?
Tom E. Curran and Phil Perry preview Sunday’s highly anticipated matchup between the Bills and the Patriots. They discuss Drake Maye’s confident approach, ongoing comparisons to Josh Allen, and the Patriots’ position as underdogs. Plus, TreVeyon Henderson joins Tom for another round of Irrelevant Questions
1:00 - Thoughts on Drake Maye’s comments about winning the division
5:00 - Drake Maye vs. Josh Allen comparisons
12:00 - How can the Patriots beat Buffalo?
15:00 - Phil Perry is dangerous?!
25:30 - Irrelevant Questions with TreVeyon Henderson
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Patriots-Bills showdown: Can the underdogs claim the division?
Tom E. Curran and Phil Perry preview Sunday’s highly anticipated matchup between the Bills and the Patriots. They discuss Drake Maye’s confident approach, ongoing comparisons to Josh Allen, and the Patriots’ position as underdogs. Plus, TreVeyon Henderson joins Tom for another round of Irrelevant Questions
1:00 - Thoughts on Drake Maye’s comments about winning the division
5:00 - Drake Maye vs. Josh Allen comparisons
12:00 - How can the Patriots beat Buffalo?
15:00 - Phil Perry is dangerous?!
25:30 - Irrelevant Questions with TreVeyon Henderson
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Vrabel word choice signals the bar has been raised...Chaos in the AFC!
Mike Vrabel has started using words like “champions” and “championship” in the past week, is that a sign of the bar being raised for the Patriots? Tom Curran and Phil Perry debate that, discuss the latest with the AFC, and give their down the stretch predictions.
1:00-Vrabel word choice signals the bar has been raised
5:00-Any concern the Patriots team has imposter syndrome?
7:00-It's CHAOS in the AFC
20:00-Down the stretch predictions
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Dan Orlovsky weighs in on Patriots as AFC’s best team; Florio goes OFF on Belichick’s HOF candidacy
Dan Orlovsky tells Tom Curran why he thinks the Patriots are the best team in the AFC, and how Drake Maye and the Patriots coaching staff have improved each week. Later, Mike Florio joins to discuss Robert Kraft and Bill Belichick's candidacies to make the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
1:30-Where does Dan Orlovsky rank the Patriots?
5:00-Orlovsky on Drake Maye’s drastic improvement
11:45-Mike Florio on Kraft and Belichick’s HOF chances
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The Aftermath: Patriots handle the Giants, move to 11-2. Are they the BEST TEAM in the NFL?!
Tom E. Curran and Phil Perry break down the Patriots’ 33–15 win over the Giants. They discuss another impressive night from Drake Maye, whether the Patriots have proven they’re the best team in the NFL, and react to the latest on Will Campbell’s MCL sprain.
1:00 - What part does human nature play in this win over the Giants?
7:30 - What was the most impressive part of Drake Maye’s night?
20:00 - Are the Patriots the best team in the NFL?
29:00 - An update on Will Campbell’s injury
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