Tom Curran’s Patriots Talk Podcast

Phil Perry speaks with Patriots safety Devin McCourty about race, not visiting the Trump White House, his brother’s new status as a free agent, Malcolm Butler, 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 E. Curran and Phil Perry discuss the possible fit of Richard Sherman with the New England Patriots, should the team trade for him. Perry and Steve Palazzolo of Pro Football Focus preview the upcoming NFL Draft, including what players the Patriots could target should they receive the No. 32 pick in a Malcolm Butler trade with the Saints. And Curran shares his theory on the reason behind Adrian Peterson’s recent visit with the Patriots. 3:04 Richard Sherman discussion 26:21 Palazzolo interview 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 has Dan Wetzel of Yahoo Sports as a guest to discuss the Aaron Hernandez double homicide trial. Wetzel has been in the courtroom, and wrote this piece about the day Hernandez’s former friend Alexander Bradley testified in court: http://sports.yahoo.com/news/fractured-friendship-of-aaron-hernandez-and-a-gangster-played-out-in-bone-chilling-court-scene-012208774.html After speaking with Wetzel, Curran has Tim Rohan of MMQB.com on to discuss his day with ESPN NFL Insider Adam Schefter. That piece is found here: http://mmqb.si.com/mmqb/2017/03/23/adam-schefter-espn-2017-free-agency-opening Quick Slants The Podcast is presented by Papa Gino’s. 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 shares tales of NFL owners meetings past, and previews the upcoming session with Phil Perry. The two also discuss the Malcolm Butler situation, which has yet to find its resolution. 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 break down the options that Malcolm Butler has, and how we have gotten to where we are in the Patriots offseason landscape. 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 Chris Gasper to debate whether the Patriots are doing the right thing by playing hardball with Malcolm Butler over his contract. 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 were giving their first impressions from the Patriots first day of free agency and new broke AS THEY WERE RECORDING that the Patriots acquired Brandin Cooks from the Saints. Our guys took a second to catch their breath and broke down what they think Brandin Cooks brings to the Patriots offense and what the next move from the Patriots may be. 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 hold tryouts for the podcast’s introduction. They then run through their doomsday scenarios for Patriots free agency losses. The Brandin Cook trade rumor is discussed. And Mike Giardi joins the podcast for more free agency talk. 2:04 Boston Sports Tonight discussion 7:22 Free agency doomsday scenarios 19:00 Adrian Peterson 36:34 Brandin Cooks trade possibility 44:27 The Mike Giardi Minutes (more free agency discussion) 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 speak with Mary Kay Cabot, who covers the Browns, about Cleveland being a possible destination for Jimmy Garoppolo, and what the Browns would be willing to give up for him. Mike Giardi joins the podcast to discuss Patriots free agents, including Dont’a Hightower, who was not designated with the franchise tag. 24:41 Mary Kay Cabot 53: 40 Dont’a Hightower free agency discussion 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 of "Quick Slants The Podcast" presented by Papa Gino's, Tom E. Curran and Phil Perry discuss Patriots players and coaches that could be either coming or going. Also, former offensive lineman and current sports radio host Rich Ohrnberger is this week's guest to talk about his years with the team, including some great stories on O-Line coach Dante Scarnecchia. Here's this week's rundown: (3:10) Can Cyrus Jones recover next year, and does he need to with the potential loss of Logan Ryan? (9:54) What to expect the end result to be for free-agent Dont'a Hightower. Is the franchise tag acceptable for both parties? (20:30) Is Jimmy Garoppolo here to stay...(25:30) and how does Jacoby Brissett's development answer that question. (30:58) The loss of tight end coach Brian Daboll to Alabama (42:28) Interview with Rich Ohrnberger (1:04:22) Michigan's Jabrill Peppers on the Patriots draft board 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.

Following Super Bowl LI, Patriots quarterback Tom Brady posted something on social media with the hashtag #ROS. This stands for "Religion of Sports", a TV show from director Gotham Chopra where Brady (and Michael Strahan) served as executive producers. Tom E. Curran and Phil Perry spoke with Chopra in this week's episode of "Quick Slants The Podcast". Chopra has become a friend of Brady, and he discusses the Patriots quarterback's tie to this project and way of thinking. Lots of other good conversations in this week's episode...here's the rundown: (3:30) Various Super Bowl leftover thoughts (6:10) Malcolm Mitchell is pretty good, huh? (10:00) Danny Amendola with a big game when it counts (15:35) Free agent forecast - Jabaal Sheard returning? (27:00) Interview with Gotham Chopra (46:00) Was Super Bowl LI Tom Brady's greatest game? (51:20) If it wasn't SBLI, what is Brady's best game? Make sure to subscribe to the "Quick Slants The Podcast" feed, and leave us a rating, review, or question! 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 Super Bowl LI, and the actions that allowed the Patriots to come back from down 28-3 to win in over time. 5:17 Taking issue with the comeback statistics 11:20 Patriots complicit in helping Falcons melt down 19:55 Atlanta’s conditioning cost them; paid off for Patriots 26:48 Malcolm Mitchell’s pre-game confidence boost from Tom Brady 29:01 Some nuggets upon second viewing of the game 39:15 Reviews 43: 01 Greatest Super Bowl ever? 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 bring a Super Super Bowl edition of "Quick Slants The Podcast". Here's this week's rundown: (2:00) Agent Don Yee, Jimmy Garoppolo's future (8:10) Tom's story on the health of Tom Brady's mother (15:05) Roger Goodell press conference (19:54) Barstool Sports ban; Pat McAfee leaving the Colts (22:00) Patriots use of floatation therapy (31:25) The scene in Houston (35:35) Keyshawn Johnson's comments on Patriots receivers (40:00) NEWS, GO! (47:00) Marcus Cannon vs Vic Beasley 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 edition of "Quick Slants The Podcast" presented by Papa Gino's, Tom E. Curran and Phil Perry hit on several topics after the Patriots steamrolled the Steelers in the AFC Championship. Here's this week's rundown: (3:42) How a win would effect the Patriots legacy in NFL history and professional sports? (16:21) First Look at the Falcons (tune-in just for the on-the-spot theme song Tom creates (41:00) Getting ready for next week's events (46:30) Beyond the Patriots, and maybe the Raiders, where is the AFC headed NEXT season? Is it crumbling before our eyes? 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 talks with a handful of Patriots players about how they structure their pre-game routines. Rob Ninkovich, Devin McCourty, Dont’a Hightower, Nate Solder, Alan Branch share their rituals. 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 aftermath of Antonio Brown’s Facebook Live video. Curran interview Matt Light ahead of the AFC Championship. They dissect the press conferences of Tom Brady and Bill Belichick, and look at how to beat the Steelers. 2:29 Antonio Brown’s Facebook Live aftermath 13:14 Stopping Le’Veon Bell 27:16 heywassyonumba? with Patrick Chung and Kyle Van Noy 32:30 Injury report updates for AFC Championship 36:51 Brady and Belichick’s press conferences 44:50 Matt Light interview 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 try to predict how Bill O’Brien will design Houston’s attack. They also dig into Phil’s reporting about Trey Flowers, who’s had an impactful season rushing the passer. “heyHeyWhat’sYoNumba?” makes a strong comeback. And Tom regales the crowd with some stories from Mike Vrabel’s playing days. 1:18 How will the Texans offense approach the New England defense? 10:55 Discussion on Trey Flowers 22:20 “heyHeyWhat’sYoNumba?” with Trey Flowers, Alan Branch, and Stephen Gostkowski (with a Ryan Allen cameo) 28:05 Reviews 31:42 Mike Vrabel’s head coaching candidacy 37:57 Mike Vrabel stories from his playing days 41:30 Patricia, McDaniels coaching jobs update 50:40 NEW SEGMENT!!!!!!! “Fake News” 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 rank the head coaching vacancies, as Matt Patricia and Josh McDaniels prepare to interview. Curran shares some stories from his days of covering Ty Law, his is in the final 15 for the Pro Football Hall of Fame. And a glance at the end-of-season awards. 3:50 Bye week rumination 7:10 Ranking NFL head coaching vacancies and judging fit for Patricia and McDaniels 43:45 Garoppolo talk 53:20 Ty Law story time 104:16 Awards 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 of Quick Slants The Podcast presented by Papa Gino's, Tom E. Curran and Phil Perry discuss the controversial pick-up of Michael Floyd. It seems like an expensive gamble to make at this point, according the the guys. This topic leads into a discussion about "The Patriot Way" (12:57). What is it, and does a move like this go against it? Other issues covered this week: (19:30) A look at the Patriots Pro Bowl selections (30:00) Curran defends himself against a Twitter follower (38:15) 'What's Your Number?!?" with Dion Lewis & Jacoby Brissett (40:50) Quick look ahead to Jets game (42:15) Several painful minutes of Christmas caroling. Several. 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.

Following a big win by the Patriots against the Ravens, Tom E. Curran and Phil Perry talk about where New England currently stands in the AFC in this week's episode of "Quick Slants the Podcast", presented by Papa Gino's. Here is a rundown of Episode 81 of "Quick Slants The Podcast": (2:10) Good reviews on iTunes (4:35) Signature win over Baltimore Ravens (7:00) Buying into the improved defense (14:00) No Gronk, no problem...so far (17:57) Top 5 Most Important Offensive players (besides Tom Brady) (24:15) More reviews (25:55) Breaking down the level of suck of Cyrus Jones (31:05) Dak over TB12 for MVP? (36:10) News, GO! (41:35) Preview of Sunday in Denver Make sure and leave a rating and/or review of Quick Slants The Podcast, as we will probably end up reading it during an upcoming 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.

The New England Patriots head into their final four games of the regular season against the team that has been in the crosshairs during the Bill Belichick era, the Baltimore Ravens. Will Tom Brady and company look for revenge against the team that started the Deflategate saga? The game on Monday will be a critical outcome to the seedings in the AFC. Tom Curran talks about a not-so-friendly run-in he had with John Harbaugh. Also, with Rob Gronkowski gone for the year and Martellus Bennett less than 100%, would it be in the teams' best interest to sit Bennett for a game or two to get ready for the postseason? Plus, a couple of Tom Brady topics - the extremely popular "What's your number?" segment, and which of his 201 wins was the best one. "Quick Slants" the podcast is presented by Papa Gino's. 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 Curran’s interview with Drew Bledsoe, which can be heard on this podcast. Rob Gronkowski’s usage and future is another topic. This podcast was recorded before news of his impending back surgery. After ‘News: Go!’ Curran talks Jeff Fisher, head coach of the Rams. 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 preview Sunday’s match up with the Jets. Curran, Perry, and Mike Giardi highlights some points from the Jerod Mayo episode. And a look at what happened to Darrelle Revis since leaving 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.

A special episode of Quick Slants the podcast with guest Jerod Mayo, who talks with Tom E. Curran and Phil Perry about Alan Branch, Jabaal Sheard, the new generation of NFL players and their focus on social media, 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 E. Curran and Phil Perry look at if there’s a leadership void on the Patriots defense. Martellus Bennett’s fit with the Patriots is discussed. And Bennett, Julian Edelman, and Malcolm Mitchell are featured in ‘Hey! What’s Your Number?’ 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 assess a post-election Patriots media session that saw Bill Belichick and Tom Brady addressing their support for President-Elect Donald Trump. In ‘News Go,’ Curran and Perry run through the news of the week as it pertains to the Patriots. And one of the hosts is celebrating a birthday. 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 sort through the post-Jamie Collins trade news cycle, including deciphering reaction from Bill Belichick and Collins himself. Malcolm Butler offers his number history in ‘Hey, What’s Ya Number?’ And Perry gets a music education from Curran. 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.