Tom Curran’s Patriots Talk Podcast

3:42 - FIRST QUARTER - With roster cuts coming on Saturday, Tom Curran and Phil Perry discuss the moves made so far by the Patriots, including the trade of Duke Dawson to the Broncos. Do the Pats have an issue evaluating talent in the second round?17:35 - SECOND QUARTER - Phil and Tom review who popped and who dropped in the Patriots' preseason finale vs. the Giants. With Demaryius Thomas having a huge night, what can we expect out of the receiving corps in New England?26:07 - THIRD QUARTER - It appears that the backup quarterback job is safely in the hands of Jarrett Stidham. What does this mean for Tom Brady's future with the team?30:24 - FOURTH QUARTER - Week 1 is quickly approaching and the Steelers will be visiting Foxboro on banner night at Gillette Stadium. Tom and Phil take a very brief look at what to expect from Ben Roethlisberger and the depleted Pittsburgh offense.You can leave a question or comment for Tom or Phil on Twitter (@tomecurran - @PhilAPerry), by leaving us a review on Apple podcasts, or by leaving us a voice mail to use in the show by calling 781-214-0753. WATCH every episode of the Patriots Talk podcast on YouTubeFollow NBC Sports Boston:NBCSportsBoston.comX @NBCSpatriotsFacebookInstagramTikTok Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

1:33 - FIRST QUARTER - Tom Curran and Phil Perry discuss Rob Gronkowski announcing that he'll be partnering with CBDMedic and what it means for his future, on or off the football field.10:55 - SECOND QUARTER - With Andrew Luck retiring much earlier than anyone anticipated, Tom and Phil react to Josh McDaniels' comments on the QB's decision and what could have been in Indianapolis. Tom goes on a rant on people complaining about the 'boos' Luck received.22:58 - HALFTIME - Tom catches up with Tom Brady to ask the QB what piece of equipment he's superstitious about and why and hits us with a trivia question on 33-year-old receivers.27:14 - THIRD QUARTER - Phil breaks down some of his roster cuts, including what to do with some receivers, defensive linemen, linebackers and cornerbacks.34:42 - FOURTH QUARTER - With Carli Lloyd from the U.S. Women's National Soccer Team kicking a 55-yard field goal over the weekend, there are some who think she should try out for an NFL team. Tom disagrees, but not for why you might think. And we get the answer to our trivia question.You can leave a question or comment for Tom or Phil on Twitter (@tomecurran - @PhilAPerry), by leaving us a review on Apple podcasts, or by leaving us a voice mail to use in the show by calling 781-214-0753. WATCH every episode of the Patriots Talk podcast on YouTubeFollow NBC Sports Boston:NBCSportsBoston.comX @NBCSpatriotsFacebookInstagramTikTok Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

0:56 - Tom Curran and Phil Perry break down the Patriots 10-3 win over the Panthers in the third preseason game. We finally got a look at Tom Brady, but him and Jakobi Meyers weren't able to get on the same page. Brady speaks to how important it is for him to trust his receivers.13:36 - Popped and Dropped - Phil explains why Michael Bennet and Ryan Izzo popped vs. the Panthers and why the second offensive line unit and the field goal team dropped.20:13 - Dig Deep - How have the officials been doing so far with the pass interference ruling and reviews? Tom and Phil talk about how it's affecting the game. Also, Phil explains why Jarrett Stidham has won a roster spot over Brian Hoyer.30:46 - Very Superstitious - Tom joins offensive lineman James Ferentz to talk about what item of his he's superstitious about.33:50 - Tom and Phil answer some voicemail and Twitter questions to close out the episode. WATCH every episode of the Patriots Talk podcast on YouTubeFollow NBC Sports Boston:NBCSportsBoston.comX @NBCSpatriotsFacebookInstagramTikTok Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

1:34 - Hot off the Press - Tom Curran and Phil Perry react to the latest Patriots news, from the returns of Josh Gordon, Julian Edelman and Demaryius Thomas to the release of Ryan Allen.12:00 - Tom catches up with Matthew Slater to talk about his relationship with Ryan Allen and the reality of the business side of the game.16:37 - Phil goes over his roster cuts following the second preseason game and the wide receiver group filling out. Phillip Dorsett and Brian Hoyer could be on the outside looking in when the regular season starts.20:01 - Deep Dive - NBC Sports Bay Area 49ers insider Matt Maiocco joins Tom to talk about the poor performance of Jimmy Garoppolo in his return to game action after tearing his ACL last season. Should 49ers fans be concerned?You can leave a question or comment for Tom or Phil on Twitter (@tomecurran - @PhilAPerry), by leaving us a review on Apple podcasts, or by leaving us a voice mail to use in the show by calling 781-214-0753. WATCH every episode of the Patriots Talk podcast on YouTubeFollow NBC Sports Boston:NBCSportsBoston.comX @NBCSpatriotsFacebookInstagramTikTok Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

1:44 - With a scrap breaking out between Stephon Gilmore and A.J. Brown in practice on Thursday, Tom E. Curran joins Phil Perry to talk about how things are heating up down in Nashville.4:22 - Three first-round receivers on the Patriots roster (Phillip Dorsett, N'Keal Harry and Demaryius Thomas) are down and Tom Brady has to figure out how to drive the offense without them. Brady talks about the group's progression.12:32 - Watching Marcus Mariota and the Titans offense operate (poorly), Tom realizes how lucky the Patriots are to have Tom Brady, but will Brady decided to stay in New England, or could he join longtime friend Mike Vrabel in Tennessee next season? 20:23 - Brady's pretty confident that he'll play in the Patriots preseason game on Saturday, and talks about doing what's best for the team.23:32 - If Brady has to one day move on from the Patriots so does Bill Belichick. So who's next in line to be head coach in New England? Tom thinks that Jerod Mayo has a pretty good shot in the future despite only being on the coaching staff for a few months. WATCH every episode of the Patriots Talk podcast on YouTubeFollow NBC Sports Boston:NBCSportsBoston.comX @NBCSpatriotsFacebookInstagramTikTok Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

2:47 - Deep Dive - Phil Perry and Tom E. Curran get into what to expect from the Patriots joint practices with the Titans down in Nashville. They agree that the biggest reason the Pats won Super Bowl LIII was because they stayed healthy and that trend will have to continue.8:22 - Phil and Tom hit on a couple of players who could have a huge impact in their first season with the Pats: Isaiah Wynn (comeback player of the year?) and N'Keal Harry.11:33 - Tom catches up with Phillip Dorsett to talk about the way New England's receiving corps is constructed and how he stays motivated when the team has such a versatile group. Tom and Phil discuss where Dorsett fits into the system and how Brady trusts him.20:53 - With tight end Matt LaCosse going down with an ankle injury, do the Patriots have the worst situation in the league at that position? Who will prevail as the Patriots punter? (Tom is joined by Ryan Allen) And has Tom Brady really given any indication that he won't stick around in New England? WATCH every episode of the Patriots Talk podcast on YouTubeFollow NBC Sports Boston:NBCSportsBoston.comX @NBCSpatriotsFacebookInstagramTikTok Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

0:45 - Tom Curran and Phil Perry give their biggest takeaways from the Patriots' 31-3 win over the Detroit Lions in their first preseason game.2:33 - Popped and Dropped - Tom and Phil take a look at who had shining performances in the game (N'Keal Harry, Chase Winovich, the entire outside linebacker unit and Braxton Berrios) and who had a rough game (Maurice Harris, Joejuan Williams, James Ferentz and Stephen Gostkowski).13:32 - Bubble Vets - Tom and Phil discuss which veteran players are 'on the bubble' when it comes to making the regular season roster (Ryan Allen, Phillip Dorsett, Elandon Roberts and Duron Harmon).24:16 - Dig Deep - Tom and Phil zero in on some key topics, including Jarrett Stidham's poise in his big game and if his performance impacts Tom Brady in any way; (29:52) Should the Patriots have taken N'keal Harry out of the game earlier; (31:55) Will Jerod Mayo have a bigger role on the coaching staff? WATCH every episode of the Patriots Talk podcast on YouTubeFollow NBC Sports Boston:NBCSportsBoston.comX @NBCSpatriotsFacebookInstagramTikTok Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

1:49 - Hot off the press - Tom Curran breaks down the big Tom Brady news from the past few days: the restructuring of his contract and him and Gisele putting their Brookline, MA home on the market. The way Tom sees it, there's a few ways it'll go down with Brady at the end of the 2019-20 season and one of them could be a shock to Pats fans.13:01 - Popped and Dropped - Phil Perry checks in from the Patriots' joint practice with the Lions out in Detroit. He goes through the good and the bad of the week so far, including the subpar play of Tom Brady and the tight end group and the success of the defense.25:13 - Deep Dive - While in Canton for Ty Law's Hall of Fame induction, Tom caught up with Bills reporter and Hall of Fame voter Vic Carucci to talk about the lack of Patriots in the Hall and how voters deal with aging candidates. WATCH every episode of the Patriots Talk podcast on YouTubeFollow NBC Sports Boston:NBCSportsBoston.comX @NBCSpatriotsFacebookInstagramTikTok Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

1:52 - Tom Curran explains how Ty Law was the "anti-Patriot" because of how he focused on himself and didn't adhere to what is now known as "the Patriot way." Curran argues that while Law's personality got in the way of him staying in New England, he was able to be successful with the Patriots because if it.9:30 - Ty Law joins Tom following Rodney Harrison's induction into the Patriots Hall of Fame and talks about how he hopes he "opens the floodgates" for more of his teammates to join him in the big Hall.15:59 - Phil Perry breaks down the second week of training camp from Gillette, discussing the good and bad days for the receiver corps and his top performers so far.21:35 - Phil answers a handful of Twitter fan questions on training camp housing, updates on specific players, player comparisons and more. WATCH every episode of the Patriots Talk podcast on YouTubeFollow NBC Sports Boston:NBCSportsBoston.comX @NBCSpatriotsFacebookInstagramTikTok Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Tom Curran and Phil Perry give their reactions to Rodney Harrison's induction into the Patriots Hall of Fame and their early projections of New England's roster.1:14 - Hot off the Press - Tom asks an important question: Is there a bias against Patriots players being voted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame? While Harrison is the newest inductee for New England's hall, it could be an uphill battle for him to get into the big hall.10:26 - Popped and Dropped - Phil runs through his first projection for the Patriots roster. The tight end position is an enormous question mark, the secondary is solid, Jakobi Meyers and Maurice Harris pop at wide receiver and there's a ton of depth at linebacker.16:43 - Dig Deep - Tom is joined by former Patriots vice president of player personnel Scott Pioli to talk about Rodney Harrison, the construction of the Pats dynastic roster, the exit of Lawyer Milloy and the continued success of the Patriots. WATCH every episode of the Patriots Talk podcast on YouTubeFollow NBC Sports Boston:NBCSportsBoston.comX @NBCSpatriotsFacebookInstagramTikTok Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Rodney Harrison speaks with the media on Friday afternoon after getting fitted for his red jacket, as he get's ready to be inducted to the Patriots Hall of Fame on Monday.Harrison talks about this honor, expectations for this year's team - with some shade thrown at the Colts and Chiefs, Tom Brady's future, and Ty Law being selected for the Pro Football Hall of Fame in a couple weeks. WATCH every episode of the Patriots Talk podcast on YouTubeFollow NBC Sports Boston:NBCSportsBoston.comX @NBCSpatriotsFacebookInstagramTikTok Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

1:11 - Phil Perry and Tom Curran react to the first two days of Patriots training camp and wait for things to ramp up after a slow-paced, pass-heavy start. (Tom isn't pleased with a pair of interruptions).3:12 - News of the Day: They guys note the absences of David Andrews and Michael Bennett and get into a very heated debate about how whether or not Danny Etling can actually contribute to the Patriots offense as a receiver.11:33 - Hot and Cold: Jakobi Meyers, Jerod Mayo, N'Keal Harry and Jonathan Jones looked good on day one. Braxton Berrios, Danny Etling and Brian Hoyer - not so much.18:40 - Dig Deep: The Packers apparently showed interest in trading defensive tackle Mike Daniels to the Patriots, but it didn't happen. How would he have fit into the Patriots defense? 23:36 - Also, Bill Belichick was asked about Nick Caserio's role in the organization. Should the Patriots have him deeply involved in team decisions if he's likely to leave after this season? WATCH every episode of the Patriots Talk podcast on YouTubeFollow NBC Sports Boston:NBCSportsBoston.comX @NBCSpatriotsFacebookInstagramTikTok Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

With training camp right around the corner, Tom E. Curran and Phil Perry tell us what we can expect from the Patriots these next few weeks. They also break down the latest information surrounding the Tom Brady contract extension. (1:42) Tom Brady is heading into his walk year and he has yet to sign an extension, Tom and Phil discuss what this means for the Patriots and what this says about the dynamic between Tom Brady, Bill Belichick and Robert Kraft. (12:06) What would it look like next year for the Patriots if they decided to franchise Tom Brady. (17:01) What would it take from Tom Brady's end to get the extension done ? (20:47) Phil and Tom pick discuss hot and cold spots on this Patriots team as they head into training camp. WATCH every episode of the Patriots Talk podcast on YouTubeFollow NBC Sports Boston:NBCSportsBoston.comX @NBCSpatriotsFacebookInstagramTikTok Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

(3:00) Chris Simms breaks down why he ranked Tom Brady as the 9th best QB in the NFL right now. (4:00) Why is Patrick Mahomes ranked higher than Tom Brady? (8:30) Tom and Chris debate whether it is Bill Belichick that makes the Patriots successful, or Tom Brady. (10:00) How is Matt Ryan ahead of Brady in Simms’ list? WATCH every episode of the Patriots Talk podcast on YouTubeFollow NBC Sports Boston:NBCSportsBoston.comX @NBCSpatriotsFacebookInstagramTikTok Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

(1:00) Tom E. Curran breaks down the events that led to the Patriots filing tampering charges against the Texans. (5:00) Going over the history the Patriots have had with tampering charges since the start of their franchise. (9:00) Why would Nick Caserio want to leave his position with the Patriots? (11:00) If Nick Caserio gets blocked from going to the Texans, could he return to the Patriots? (14:00) Phil Perry joins Curran to discuss how recent coaching departures have shown that New England is a tough place to work (21:30) What conversations happened within the Patriots before deciding to file tampering charges? (26:00) Who was it that was tampering on the Texans side? (30:00) How much would the loss of Caserio impact the Patriots this season? WATCH every episode of the Patriots Talk podcast on YouTubeFollow NBC Sports Boston:NBCSportsBoston.comX @NBCSpatriotsFacebookInstagramTikTok Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

(3:00) Tom Brady explain his reason for wanting ‘Tom Terrific’ trademark (5:00) Tom E. Curran attempts to get Tom Brady to talk about his contract (7:00) Phil and Tom break down how Tom Brady looked during minicamp(10:00) minicamp observations of N’Keal Harry (13:00) How much will the leadership in the Patriots locker room be able to benefit N’Keal Harry? (16:00) Other impressions of Patriots rookies this week (21:00) How has Isaiah Wynn looked this week coming back from his achilles injury? (23:00) First impressions of Coach Jerod Mayo (former Quick Slants Podcast star) (29:00) Patriots alumni appeared this week at minicamp, how much does that impact the current team? WATCH every episode of the Patriots Talk podcast on YouTubeFollow NBC Sports Boston:NBCSportsBoston.comX @NBCSpatriotsFacebookInstagramTikTok Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

1:42 - Tom Curran is joined by 2019 Patriots Hall of Fame Inductee Rodney Harrison to talk about his time with the Patriots3:12 - Rodney recalls his first meeting with Bill Belichick, immediately understanding the football culture in New England and how the Patriots head coach let him be himself on the field.5:29 - After being released by the Chargers and picked up by the Patriots, Harrison focused on earning the respect of his teammates, even if it meant being extra aggressive.8:02 - Rodney gets into detail about the situation with Lawyer Milloy, how he felt replacing the longtime Patriots safety and what lessons he took from it.10:42 - Tom asks Rodney how he feels about Tom Brady skipping OTAs and if he thinks mental health is become more and more important for football players.14:39 - With Julian Edelman signing a two-year contract extension with the Patriots, Tom looks back at the evolution of No. 11's career in New England. WATCH every episode of the Patriots Talk podcast on YouTubeFollow NBC Sports Boston:NBCSportsBoston.comX @NBCSpatriotsFacebookInstagramTikTok Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

1:14 - With the launching of the Quick Slants Hotline, Tom Curran and Phil Perry respond to their first voicemail, with the caller asking about the status of Josh Gordon and if/how he could be used by the Patriots this coming season.5:30 - Tom is excited to bring back the News, Go! segment, where him and Phil give their takes on bits of news around New England and the NFL including: The addition of Dontrelle Inman, the health of Demaryius Thomas, how the Patriots will utilize Isaiah Wynn, the addition of Ben Watson, replay review for pass interference, the Robert Kraft situation and the status of the Patriots coaching staff.16:45 - Tom and Phil respond to their second voicemail question, which asked about the likelihood of the Patriots acquiring a No. 2 receiver via trade. Phil brings up the chance of the Pats trading for Kyle Rudolph.20:57 - Josh McDaniels talks about the integration of both Jarrett Stidham and N'Keal Harry into the Patriots offense. WATCH every episode of the Patriots Talk podcast on YouTubeFollow NBC Sports Boston:NBCSportsBoston.comX @NBCSpatriotsFacebookInstagramTikTok Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

2:05 - Tom E. Curran welcomes on NFL Draft Analyst for The Athletic Dane Brugler, who begins by discussing his own post-draft process and self-evaluation after months and months of speculation.4:10 - Brugler breaks down each of the Patriots 10 draft picks, starting with wide receiver N'Keal Harry. Joejuan Williams (6:35) Yodny Cajuste (7:54) Damien Harris (10:05) Chase Winovich (11:26) Hjalte Froholdt (13:33) Jarrett Stidham (14:49) Byron Cowart (16:27) Ken Webster (18:40) 19:33 - Tom and Dane go through the rest of the AFC East to react to how the Bills, Dolphins and Jets all did in the draft. WATCH every episode of the Patriots Talk podcast on YouTubeFollow NBC Sports Boston:NBCSportsBoston.comX @NBCSpatriotsFacebookInstagramTikTok Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Tom E. Curran is joined by Phil Perry for the final episode of Quick Slants The Podcast before Thursday's NFL Draft begins, and we debate how important it is for New England to come away with players that will make an impact in the coming years among the 12 picks the teams starts out with.The discussion shifts from the importance of the Draft to the particular areas of need - Wide Receiver and Quarterback. (11:00) Phil talks about receiver's that are fits in the Patriots system, and which prospects will be able to pick up the more complex NFL playbook. (20:00) Could the Patriots find an heir apparent to Tom Brady on Day 3? Phil talks about the intangibles for Brett Rypien and Ryan Finley, and how he would steer clear of West Virginia's Will Grier. WATCH every episode of the Patriots Talk podcast on YouTubeFollow NBC Sports Boston:NBCSportsBoston.comX @NBCSpatriotsFacebookInstagramTikTok Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

1:24 - Tom E. Curran is joined by General Manager of the Atlanta Falcons Thomas Dimitroff, who talks about his impressions of Bill Belichick following the NFL meetings in March. 9:55 - Before letting him go, Tom gets Dimitroff's thoughts on the batch of receivers in the upcoming draft.13:58 - Tom breaks down each and every matchup of the Patriots 2019 schedule, from their Week 1 opener vs. the Steelers, to their tough Week 5-through-9 stretch (18:31), to an interesting December with games against the Texans and Chiefs (23:55). WATCH every episode of the Patriots Talk podcast on YouTubeFollow NBC Sports Boston:NBCSportsBoston.comX @NBCSpatriotsFacebookInstagramTikTok Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

(1:00) Tom E. Curran reacts to the Patriots signing Demaryius Thomas, will he actually be able to help the Patriots? Or will the help need to come from the draft? (3:00) Josh Norris breaks down whether the Patriots can find a Rob Gronkowski replacement at pick #32 in the draft. (9:00) What are the best WR options in the draft that fits the Patriots style? (9:00) Josh Norris on the depth of the 2019 draft (14:00) Is there no perfect prospect at CB or WR in this draft? (17:00) Mathew Slater talks 1-on-1 with Tom E. Curran. Slater discusses getting ready for the next season, impact of Brady and Belichick, and Rob Gronkowski retiring. WATCH every episode of the Patriots Talk podcast on YouTubeFollow NBC Sports Boston:NBCSportsBoston.comX @NBCSpatriotsFacebookInstagramTikTok Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

1:27 - Bruce Feldman from The Athletic joins Tom Curran to take a deep dive into one of his most recent columns on the rise in importance of slot receivers in the NFL.5:32 - What it is that makes a player a good slot receiver?8:13 - In his column, Bruce describes Julian Edelman as 'sudden.' How does that trait make him so great and what else separates him from other receivers in the league?13:10 - Is there another Julian Edelman in this upcoming draft and if not, who comes close? Bruce explains why there might never be another Edelman.17:13 - How much does the QB throwing to him impact a slot receiver's success? Edelman has benefited from playing with Tom Brady, but other quarterbacks might not have used him as effectively.20:41 - Tom brings up the talk of Julian Edelman's Hall of Fame consideration and gets Bruce's take on the receiver's candidacy. WATCH every episode of the Patriots Talk podcast on YouTubeFollow NBC Sports Boston:NBCSportsBoston.comX @NBCSpatriotsFacebookInstagramTikTok Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Anna Liotta of Resultance Inc. talks with Tom Curran about the perception differences among the various generations responding to the Robert Kraft case.(2:00) Anna Liotta joins Tom E. Curran to discuss how different generations perspectives of the world, and how that relates to the Robert Kraft case. (9:00) Is the best way to remove drama for Robert Kraft to just come clean? (9:30) Has Robert Kraft ‘extended the story’ by not addressing the issue? (13:30) Has Robert Kraft ‘asked’ for his situation to go viral? WATCH every episode of the Patriots Talk podcast on YouTubeFollow NBC Sports Boston:NBCSportsBoston.comX @NBCSpatriotsFacebookInstagramTikTok Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Tom E. Curran and Phil Perry discuss Sports Illustrated column by Andrew Brandt, and debate whether Rob Gronkowski was given any ‘free pass’ from fans and media. Phil Perry also breaks down his best options for replacing Rob Gronkowski, whether through the draft or free agency. (1:00) Tom E. Curran discusses his run in with Rob Gronkowski on the streets of South Boston. (3:45) How did Gronkowski react to being asked if he would return mid-season? (7:00) Just how hard of a year did Rob Gronkowski have? Should we be giving him more space following his decision? (11:00) Reacting to Sports Illustrated’s Andrew Brandt column that Rob Gronkowski ‘get’s a free pass’ for his behavior. (14:00) Did Rob Gronkowski’s lifestyle off the field impact how long he was able to play? (16:00) Is Rob Gronkowski not the big partier everyone makes him out to be? (22:00) How will the Patriots be able to replace Gronk? Phil Perry gives his picks on the best options the Patriots have. WATCH every episode of the Patriots Talk podcast on YouTubeFollow NBC Sports Boston:NBCSportsBoston.comX @NBCSpatriotsFacebookInstagramTikTok Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

1:09 - Tom Curran and Phil Perry reminisce about their time with Jerod Mayo on the podcast after it was announced that the former Patriots linebacker will join the team this season as the linebackers coach.10:37 - With Robert Kraft opting for a jury trial in the Florida prostitution case against him, NFL commissioner Roger Goodell has said that he'll wait for all of the details before making a decision on punishment for violating the league's personal conduct policy.15:25 - Curran gets into a story about Jonathan Kraft yelling at him about his coverage of the case and it involves someone you wouldn't expect.21:32 - Tom and Phil discuss the rumors that the Patriots are interested in trading for Cardinals quarterback Josh Rosen. Does the value of a player increase when it becomes known that the Patriots are interested in them?25:54 - A quick discussion on the audio released of Antonio Brown and his agent talking about a possible deal with the Patriots.28:43 - Quickly hitting on Rob Gronkowski's retirement and how the Patriots might have been able to acquire offensive targets if they knew about his decision earlier.30:48 - Tom and Phil finish up with a break down of the rule changes the NFL has adopted, the most divisive of which is the pass interference rule. Will the NFL turn into a league of floppers because of these changes? WATCH every episode of the Patriots Talk podcast on YouTubeFollow NBC Sports Boston:NBCSportsBoston.comX @NBCSpatriotsFacebookInstagramTikTok Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Tom E. Curran and Phil Perry react to the news that Rob Gronkowski has decided to retire. What was the biggest factor in Rob Gronkowski deciding to retire? How will the Patriots fill the void that Gronk leaves? Is there any chance that Rob Gronkowski returns mid-season? WATCH every episode of the Patriots Talk podcast on YouTubeFollow NBC Sports Boston:NBCSportsBoston.comX @NBCSpatriotsFacebookInstagramTikTok Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Tom E. Curran and Phil Perry discuss the latest with the Patriots. Including whether they expect Robert Kraft to take the plea deal, and what WR options they like for the Patriots. (1:00) Will Robert Kraft take the plea deal that he was offered? (8:00) Biggest reasons Robert Kraft would NOT take the plea deal. (10:00) How would taking the plea deal impact the way the NFL disciplines Kraft? (13:00) What do we think about the Patriots signings so far? Which players can make an impact? (20:00) Should the Patriots look for receivers in the draft or in free agency? (22:00) Tom E. Curran goes over possible free agents the Patriots could target at WR (30:00) Tom E. Curran answers questions from Twitter WATCH every episode of the Patriots Talk podcast on YouTubeFollow NBC Sports Boston:NBCSportsBoston.comX @NBCSpatriotsFacebookInstagramTikTok Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Tom E. Curran checks in around the NFL after the first few days of free-agency, with a ton of players changing teams. (4:00) The Ringer's Kevin Clark talks about the Patriots being relatively quiet to start free-agency, and what types of players they're looking to add. Plus, what would the Patriots equivalent of an Odell Beckham, Jr. trade proposal been? (13:37) NBC Sports Bay Area's Scott Bair talks about the Raiders move to bring in Antonio Brown and former Patriots LT Trent Brown. What will ultimately hold Gruden and the Raiders back from competing? (20:48) Mary Kay Cabot of Cleveland.com/The Plain Dealer joins Tom to chat about the multitude of big moves for the Browns on both sides of the ball. Where do they stand in the AFC Power Rankings? Cabot also thinkgs GM John Dorsey isn't nearly done making moves.Finally, Tom reads some of the GLOWING listener reviews. Keep 'em coming! WATCH every episode of the Patriots Talk podcast on YouTubeFollow NBC Sports Boston:NBCSportsBoston.comX @NBCSpatriotsFacebookInstagramTikTok Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

(1:00) Tom E. Curran and Phil Perry discuss the Patriots losing Trey Flowers and Trent Brown. (3:00) Trey Flowers was pretty much ‘the perfect Patriot’ why would the Patriots not do more to keep him? (7:00) What’s the plan to replace Trey Flowers? (9:30) How do we feel about Michael Bennett adapting to the Patriots way? (15:00) Who can the Patriots bring in to replace Flowers? (17:00) Reaction to Trent Brown going to the Raiders (24:00) Will Rob Gronkowski return? Should Patriots look for TE in the draft? WATCH every episode of the Patriots Talk podcast on YouTubeFollow NBC Sports Boston:NBCSportsBoston.comX @NBCSpatriotsFacebookInstagramTikTok Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

1:18 - Tom Curran and Phil Perry discuss the Patriots not giving out any franchise tags before Tuesday afternoon's deadline and wonder if the move makes sense for New England.2:59 - Now that he's a free agent, what will the market for Trey Flowers look like and what does his future hold? 7:23 - Left tackle Trent Brown is another player who will test free agency and will leave a hole in the Patriots offensive line. Phil and Tom discuss who could slide into that spot and wonder if Isaiah Wynn be ready for the role.12:20 - "If you're in a situation where you might be dealing with a different kicker and a different punter, that's too much change." Phil and Tom talk about how the Patriots should try to re-sign both Stephen Gostkowski and Ryan Allen.15:10 - Eric Rowe, Cordarrelle Patterson, Chris Hogan and Jason McCourty are some more players that might not return to New England. Which one's should the Patriots try to retain?19:14 - Tom is joined by Patriots salary cap guru Miguel to discuss the current cap amount and if it is high enough for the Pats to make any significant moves once free agency begins.26:59 - Miguel explains how he would structure a new contract from Rob Gronkowski if he decided to return to the Patriots in 2019. Tom also asks Miguel how the Patriots should deal with the key players they chose not to give franchise tags to. WATCH every episode of the Patriots Talk podcast on YouTubeFollow NBC Sports Boston:NBCSportsBoston.comX @NBCSpatriotsFacebookInstagramTikTok Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

1:50 - Devin McCourty on why he decided to not retire. He says he still likes playing and enjoys mentoring the young players in the locker room.3:53 - Jason McCourty is a free agent. He says he would love to be back in New England but he realizes the NFL is a business.4:47 - Jason McCourty doesn't have any expectations for free agency but would like to make a decision before April.6:12 - Devin on how fast his NFL career has been going by and that it's important to remember your life outside of football.7:27 - How and when the McCourty twins realized you could make an impact off of the field and do more in the community.9:40 - The experiences Devin and Jason had with Greg Schiano at Rutgers. They say he is a very tough coach and big on discipline but he can fit right into the New England mold.11:08 - Greg Schiano’s style of calling defenses - Very aggressive, blitzing all of the time.12:05 - How much Brian Flores will be missed - Great leader who was a stable part of the organization. 13:22 - Jason says he is used to the coaching change over more so than Devin. How veteran players can help with the adjustment of losing several coaches on the staff.14:08 - What Steve Belichick has been like as a safeties coach.17:20 - How the Patriots approach distractions off the field - Robert Kraft now involved.18:55 - Was it weird for Jason to get the inside perspective on the Patriots after years on other teams?20:33 - How Devin and Jason recover from playing a full season of football and prepare for the next year.21:45 - Tom Brady not being at OTAs last season. Devin says people don’t realize how many games and offseason programs he has been in. WATCH every episode of the Patriots Talk podcast on YouTubeFollow NBC Sports Boston:NBCSportsBoston.comX @NBCSpatriotsFacebookInstagramTikTok Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

1:49 - Who's staying and who's leaving? With the offseason underway, Tom Curran breaks down the Patriots' current coaching situation and talks about why a coach might want to leave New England.4:26 - Tom wonders how the defense under the new defensive coordinator Greg Schiano will affect the way the offense operates.6:29 - "So much of what happened at the latter half of 2018 created an ability for them to embrace the chaos, embrace the change and move on ." How much did this team's ability to overcome adversity shape them? 8:47 - Looking ahead to next season already, Tom goes over some of the potential roster moves the Pats could make.11:47 - We go into this offseason with the exact opposite attitude from a year ago: optimistic. Tom shares why he's so positive about the team moving forward.17:16 - Jerod Mayo joins Tom to give his take on the Patriots 13-3 victory over the Rams in Super Bowl LIII, focusing mainly on the Rams mistakes.13:04 - "How much does how a season ends impact the next one?" Jerod answers. WATCH every episode of the Patriots Talk podcast on YouTubeFollow NBC Sports Boston:NBCSportsBoston.comX @NBCSpatriotsFacebookInstagramTikTok Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Tom E. Curran and Phil Perry discuss the latest on the 6X SUPER BOWL CHAMPION NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS (2:00) Just how epic is the Patriots Super Bowl run been? (3:00) Was 2018 Bill Belichick’s most impressive coaching job in his career? (6:00) How was the coaching staff able to get over the Malcolm Butler drama from last Super Bowl? (9:30) Did Sean McVay get exposed in the Super Bowl? (12:00) How was the Rams offense that bad? What did the Patriots do to completely shut them down? (13:30) Patriots unsung heroes of the Super Bowl (16:00) What was the best stuff from the Mic’d up Super Bowl coverage? (19:00) Was that the most clutch catch of Gronkowski’s career? (22:00) How will Brian Flores do in Miami? (24:30) How will loss of coaches impact the 2019 Patriots? (28:00) Which upcoming free agents should the Patriots make sure to bring back? WATCH every episode of the Patriots Talk podcast on YouTubeFollow NBC Sports Boston:NBCSportsBoston.comX @NBCSpatriotsFacebookInstagramTikTok Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this special episode of Quick Slants The Podcast, Tom E. Curran talks with three members of the national media - The Ringers Kevin Clark, Mike Florio and Jim Rome, plus Patriots Hall of Famer Tedy bruschi about the legacy of Tom Brady as an American Icon in the world of sports and society. He's gone from unheralded Cinderella to being labeled as a cheater. From 3rd string backup to one of the most famous people in the world with an equally famous supermodel wife. WATCH every episode of the Patriots Talk podcast on YouTubeFollow NBC Sports Boston:NBCSportsBoston.comX @NBCSpatriotsFacebookInstagramTikTok Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Tom Brady talks exclusively with Tom E. Curran for this episode of Quick Slants The Podcast.Jerod Mayo breaks down the match-ups going into the Rams game, including how to defend Brandin Cooks, and is he comparable to Tyreek Hill. Plus, how impactful will Jared Goof be in his first Super Bowl. (4:10) Bill Belichick has appeared to be relaxed this week…Jerod thinks that’s bad news for the Rams. (4:45) Jerod talks about what’s going through Rob Gronkowski’s head in terms of possibly retiring this offseason. (8:10) Curran talks exclusively with Tom Brady about the appearance that he’s really enjoyed this season more than last. (9:30) Brady also talks about feeling like he’s the same guy he has been during his entire career. (10:35) Brady talks about how important his kids and family are to him, and the balance between work and life. WATCH every episode of the Patriots Talk podcast on YouTubeFollow NBC Sports Boston:NBCSportsBoston.comX @NBCSpatriotsFacebookInstagramTikTok Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Patriots owners Robert and Jonathan Kraft sit down with Tom E. Curran to discuss a variety of Patriots topics heading into Super Bowl LLIII.(2:00) Robert and Jonathan talk about how it feels to go from underdogs 17 years ago, to being the most hated team in the NFL (4:30) The conversation transitions to the relationship between Tom Brady and Bill Belichick. The two talk about the future of the team’s ownership, head coaching and quarterback. (11:55) The Krafts address the media coverage of the Patriots this season and how the team used that negatively to fuel their success (14:15) Robert Kraft shares how he met Philadelphia rapper Meek Mill while in prison. The visit had Robert up all night which eventually led to their involvement in prison reform. (20:15) Josh Gordon and the topic of addiction comes up and the Kraft’s share their perspective on Gordon’s leave of absence from the team (23:30) the Krafts discuss the rumors of Rob Gronkowski and Devin McCourty possibly retiring WATCH every episode of the Patriots Talk podcast on YouTubeFollow NBC Sports Boston:NBCSportsBoston.comX @NBCSpatriotsFacebookInstagramTikTok Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

(2:30 )Jerod Mayo breaks down who he thought had standout performances for the Patriots in the AFC Championship (5:00) Jerod Mayo explains how much Tom Brady’s ‘We get no respect’ theme can be hugely successful in motivating teammates (9:00) How much has lack of Brady/Belichick drama this season led to the Patriots success? (11:00) Jerod Mayo thinks Sean McVay will plan to exploit the Patriots run defense in the Super Bowl (12:30) Jerod Mayo gives a player perspective on just how bad Dee Ford’s offside mistake was for the Chiefs (14:00) Jerod Mayo dishes on whether Refs give players a heads up if they are offside. (16:00) Should pass interference be review able? (19:00) Tom E. Curran thinks Andy Reid should be ‘embarrassed’ for saying the refs should have told Dee Ford he was offside (23:00) Just how brutal has Andy Reid’s career been due to the Patriots? (23:30) Why in the world did Andy Reid not use his timeouts? (25:00) Just how badly does Tom Brady’s ‘death by a thousand paper cuts’ offense kill the moral of the defense? Jerod Mayo shares stories of how opposing offenses have deflated morale (27:00) Is Jared Goff the key to the Rams success in the Super Bowl? WATCH every episode of the Patriots Talk podcast on YouTubeFollow NBC Sports Boston:NBCSportsBoston.comX @NBCSpatriotsFacebookInstagramTikTok Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

3:10 - Patriots were able to beat up on the Chargers. The defense blitzed Philip Rivers and got him off his spot.4:20 - Both Tom Brady and Philip Rivers are pocket passers. Why were the Patriots able to get pressure but Chargers weren’t?5:30 - Patriots won’t be able to play the same way against the Chiefs.7:00 - Why didn’t the Chargers change up their scheme after having trouble stopping Tom Brady and the offense?8:15 - Patriots offensive line was tremendous against the Chargers. Dante Scarnecchia is one of the best offensive line coaches in the NFL.12:20 - Patriots will change up their scheme against the Chiefs and will have something different from when they met last in Week 6.16:35 - How will the Patriots be able to slow down Tyreek Hill? Chiefs have so many weapons. Patriots need to use the running game to keep Kansas City off the field.19:35 - Patriots had a lot of success stopping the run against the Chargers.21:35 - Jerod Mayo explains why the grass at Arrowhead Stadium can be a problem for the Patriots defense.23:45 - Breaking down Andy Reid’s offenses and how he likes to script out the start of games.25:50 - How tough will it be for Tom Brady to communicate to the offense before the snap in Arrowhead?30:30 - Philip Rivers composure against the Patriots and how it affected the Chargers performance.31:40 - How much does experience impact performances in the AFC Championship game? WATCH every episode of the Patriots Talk podcast on YouTubeFollow NBC Sports Boston:NBCSportsBoston.comX @NBCSpatriotsFacebookInstagramTikTok Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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(4:00) Steve Palazzolo of Pro Football Focus to discuss which offensive players they think should make the All-Pro team (12:00) Which defensive players deserve to be an All-Pro this season? (13:20) Who deserves to be Coach of the year? (18:00) Who deserves to be the NFL MVP, Patrick Mahomes or Drew Bree’s? (21:00) Tom talks with Jason McCourty to find out the backstory behind him wearing #30 for the Patriots (25:00) Phil Perry joins to discuss the latest in the interest around the NFL in Josh McDaniels and Brian Flores. (31:00) Will Patriots have an advantage if they know who their opponent is Saturday night? WATCH every episode of the Patriots Talk podcast on YouTubeFollow NBC Sports Boston:NBCSportsBoston.comX @NBCSpatriotsFacebookInstagramTikTok Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this week's episode, Tom E. Curran dissects the NFL MVP debate between Patrick Mahomes and Drew Brees from three different angles. First up, Tom checks-in with Nick Underhill, Saints reporter from the New Orleans Advocate. Second, we welcome Kansas City Star columnist Sam Mellinger to make the case for the Chiefs phenom. Finally, Tom talks with Pro Football Focus Senior Analyst Steve Palazzolo to discuss the analytical breakdown of the two-man race.Curran wraps-up the pod by looking at the Patriots season finale against the New York Jets, and what the Patriots will look to accomplish this Sunday. Also, with a number of head coaching positions about to open up, where does Josh McDaniels fit, and has this season of playcalling been amongst his best. WATCH every episode of the Patriots Talk podcast on YouTubeFollow NBC Sports Boston:NBCSportsBoston.comX @NBCSpatriotsFacebookInstagramTikTok Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Josh Gordon stepped away from the New England Patriots Thursday morning after he was returned to the Reserve/Commissioner Suspended list for violating the league's substance abuse policy. Tom E. Curran talks with Sports Illustrated's Ben Baskin, who profiled Gordon a year-ago as he prepared to return to the NFL with the Cleveland Browns. Baskin talks about the many issues Gordon faced growing up, landing with the Browns, and how he is very concerned with Gordon's future without the structure of football.NBC Sports Boston's Phil Perry then joins Tom to talk about the impact of Gordon's departure on the field, and how much of an impact the offense will truly face in the final two weeks and into the playoffs. WATCH every episode of the Patriots Talk podcast on YouTubeFollow NBC Sports Boston:NBCSportsBoston.comX @NBCSpatriotsFacebookInstagramTikTok Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

1:30 - Review of the Patriots lose to Steelers. Game was called tight by the refs. Dependability by players becoming an issue?3:09 - Josh Gordon was not in on the final play of the game. Hear from Josh McDaniels on why Cordarrelle Patterson was in the game over him.5:45 - What’s was going on with Tom Brady’s throwing while falling away on the final set of downs in the Steelers game?8:40 - James White has not been getting the ball recently. Listen to McDaniels explain why this has been the case.10:10 - Bill Belichick defended Tom Brady decision-making on the throws he made in the final few plays of the game.13:20 - Is the play calling getting stale for the Patriots?16:00 - Patriots are what they are at this point. But is it possible for them to improve, especially with stopping the run?20:00 - Level of confidence for the Patriots playing at home vs. on the road.22:00 - Mayo: There is nothing you can say as a captain to get teammates to play better23:45 - Comparing the 2009 team to this current Patriots team27:55 - What is the current attitude of Patriots players? WATCH every episode of the Patriots Talk podcast on YouTubeFollow NBC Sports Boston:NBCSportsBoston.comX @NBCSpatriotsFacebookInstagramTikTok Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Mike Florio talks with Tom E. Curran about the latest around the NFL.(3:30) Why is Mike Tomlin not getting more blame for the Steelers struggles? (9:00) Just how wide open is the AFC? Is there a clear favorite? (10:00) Who has been the MVP in the NFL so far this season? (12:30) How impressive was Mahomes no-look pass? Will more QB’s be trying this move now? (15:20) Will Colin Kaepernick win his collusion case against the NFL? (21:30) What do we make of Bill Belichick’s comments following devastating loss to Dolphins? WATCH every episode of the Patriots Talk podcast on YouTubeFollow NBC Sports Boston:NBCSportsBoston.comX @NBCSpatriotsFacebookInstagramTikTok Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jerod Mayo talks with Tom E. Curran about what it’s like being a player on the Patriots following a devastating loss. He also relates his decision to retire to what Rob Gronkowski could be debating. (1:30) Jerod Mayo weighs in on who’s to blame for Dolphins miracle final play (5:30) Jerod gives player perspective on what locker room is like following a loss like that (10:30) Why did the Patriots run game struggle against the Dolphins? (17:00) Jerod Mayo relates his decision to retire to what Rob Gronkowski could be debating WATCH every episode of the Patriots Talk podcast on YouTubeFollow NBC Sports Boston:NBCSportsBoston.comX @NBCSpatriotsFacebookInstagramTikTok Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Tom E. Curran and Jerod Mayo break down the Patriots win over the Vikings, can their defense sustain their good play going forward? Also Jerod Mayo explains why if he was Josh McDaniels, he would take the Browns head coaching job. (1:30) Jerod Mayo breaks down why the Patriots defense was so successful against the Vikings. Is this something they can consistently do? (5:30) Can the Patriots defense be the reason the Patriots win a Super Bowl? (13:00) Did Aaron Rodgers relationship with Mike McCarthy deter Josh McDaniels from taking the job? (16:00) Jerod Mayo explains why if he was Josh McDaniels he would take the Browns coaching job. (18:30) Tom E. Curran’s dog joins the podcast, he doesn’t talk, he’s just there, and Tom talks about him. (21:00) Why do the Patriots have a tough time playing in Miami? WATCH every episode of the Patriots Talk podcast on YouTubeFollow NBC Sports Boston:NBCSportsBoston.comX @NBCSpatriotsFacebookInstagramTikTok Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jerod Mayo and Tom E. Curran discuss everything Patriots, including why Jerod thinks this weekend will be the true test on whether the Patriots run game can sustain going forward. He also gives his opinion on Cordarrelle Patterson’s groin grab against the Jets. (3:30) How sustainable is the Patriots running game? Will it be the key to the Patriots success going forward? (11:00) Jerod Mayo reacts to Cordarrelle Patterson’s groin grab on Sunday. (17:00) What can we expect from the return of Rex Burkhead? (21:00) Is Tom Brady’s arm starting to show his age? (24:00) Jerod Mayo explains why the Patriots defense struggling early against bad teams is actually a calculated move. (27:00) Tom E. Curran answers fans questions from Twitter. WATCH every episode of the Patriots Talk podcast on YouTubeFollow NBC Sports Boston:NBCSportsBoston.comX @NBCSpatriotsFacebookInstagramTikTok Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

1:45 - Patriots are at the end of the second run of their dynasty. Tom E. Curran explains how the 2.0 version of the dynasty is starting to come to an end.5:05 - What will this group look like when the Patriots have to rebuild?6:40 - Is this situation what the Patriots and Tom Brady wanted and expected?9:30 - Going forward, Patriots have some tough decisions to make on several players.10:51 - Twitter feedback on Curran’s column about the Patriots dynasty 13:10 - Manish Mehta from the NY Daily News joins Quick Slants the Podcast to discuss his column where he said it is all but over for Gronk and his days are numbered with New England.16:50 - Mehta on Gronk's injuries: "His body is toast"19:15 - Mehta says that Gronk will not be playing on the Patriots next season.21:05 - Where does Gronk rank as an all-time iconic NFL player?23:55 - Which quarterback would the Patriots rather see on Sunday - Sam Darnold or Josh McCown?26:00 - Mehta on if the Jets will fire Todd Bowles after the season.29:31 - Any chance Josh McDaniels goes to the Jets? WATCH every episode of the Patriots Talk podcast on YouTubeFollow NBC Sports Boston:NBCSportsBoston.comX @NBCSpatriotsFacebookInstagramTikTok Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Tom Curran and Jerod Mayo break down what went wrong in the Patriots 34-10 loss to the Tennessee Titans and they look ahead to how the team can improve during the bye week.1:38 - Jerod's number one reason why the Patriots lost: They couldn't establish the run game.6:58 - "You could tell Vrabel hyped this team up." Tom and Jerod discuss if the revenge factor was underrated leading up to this game and also hit on if the Patriots 7-2 record coming into Week 10 really reflected how they had been playing.11:57 - Jerod talks about how the Patriots defense needs to improve during the bye week and how they clearly aren't playing like a championship-caliber unit.19:09 - Jerod says that the bye week couldn't come at a better time and that it's a good chance for the Patriots to do some self-scouting as they look ahead to the Jets.25:31 - Tom asks if it's more important to remember that the team had won six games in a row than worry about the loss to the Titans. WATCH every episode of the Patriots Talk podcast on YouTubeFollow NBC Sports Boston:NBCSportsBoston.comX @NBCSpatriotsFacebookInstagramTikTok Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.