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Tom Curran’s Patriots Talk Podcast

Tom Curran’s Patriots Talk Podcast

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Ep 863Would a ‘football overlord’ be a solution for reeling Patriots brain trust?

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Tom Curran and Phil Perry preview the Patriots’ upcoming matchup against Josh Allen and the Bills on Sunday. Later, they debate whether the Patriots should target a ‘football overlord’ this offseason.2:00-Our wish list for the Patriots on Sunday9:00-Getting Jerod Mayo and Alex Van Pelt on the same page15:00-Should the Patriots hire a ‘football overlord’ this offseason? 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.

Dec 19, 202423 min

Ep 862Scott Pioli weighs in on how Patriots' process should proceed

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Tom Curran talks with Scott Pioli to get an inside perspective of how the Patriots evaluate their organization at the end of the season and what changes may need to be made with their staff and roster. Later, we get Scott’s reaction to Bill Belichick joining UNC. 3:00-What was Scott Pioli’s experience with the Krafts?12:00-What would Pioli’s plan be for the Patriots?27:00- Reaction to Bill Belichick coaching at UNC30:30-Should the Patriots draft Travis Hunter? 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.

Dec 17, 202435 min

Ep 861Patriots go from bad on the field to worse in postgame

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Tom Curran and Phil Perry break down the Patriots 30-17 loss to the Arizona Cardinals. How concerning is the frustration with Alex Van Pelt’s play calling? They also discuss Jerod Mayo’s postgame comments after the loss. 1:00-Initial reactions to the loss3:00-Frustration boiling with Alex Van Pelt’s play calls?23:00-Who deserves the blame? 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.

Dec 16, 202433 min

Ep 860BC head coach Bill O'Brien weighs in on Belichick's STUNNING move to UNC

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Boston College head coach Bill O'Brien joins Tom Curran to discuss Bill Belichick's surprising move to college football. They discuss how Belichick will impact the ACC and how he will change as a coach. O'Brien also previews his team's upcoming appearance in The Pinstripe Bowl. 1:00 - Looking ahead to BC vs. Nebraska in The Pinstripe Bowl5:30 - Is O'Brien surprised by Belichick's move? 10:30 - How will Belichick change as a coach? 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.

Dec 13, 202419 min

Ep 859Drake Maye’s urgency, Jerod Mayo’s future and Belichick’s move to UNC with Mike Giardi

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Tom Curran and Mike Giardi discuss Drake Maye’s comments on Wednesday about being motivated to get the Patriots back to the playoffs next season. And is Jerod Mayo really coaching for his job in the next four games? 1:00-Drake Maye’s urgency to make the Patriots a playoff team next year 8:00-Expecations for the final four games 10:00-Is Jerod Mayo really coaching for his job? 20:00-Is Mike Vrabel the best option to replace Mayo? 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.

Dec 12, 202443 min

Ep 858Weighing the cause and effect of Bill Belichick's back-to-school moment

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Tom Curran and Phil Perry discuss Bill Belichick's pursuit to take over North Carolina Tar Heels football. They talk about why Belichick might want this opportunity and whether it would be the right decision at this point in his career. They also get into Jerod Mayo's future in New England1:00 - Breaking down Belichick's interest in becoming UNC coach 12:00 - Would this be the right move for Belichick? 28:30 - Examining Jerod Mayo's future with 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.

Dec 10, 202436 min

Ep 857Exclusive interview: Jerod Mayo sits down to discuss first season as Patriots head coach

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Tom Curran sits down with Jerod Mayo to discuss a variety of topics around his first year as head coach of the New England Patriots. 1:00-Has the job been harder than you expected it to be?6:00-Has the media scrutiny been tough to deal with?10:40-What conversations with ownership have been like this year12:25-Rapid fire questions for Mayo 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.

Dec 5, 202420 min

Ep 856The Aftermath: 'Cautious' Patriots continue to coach not to lose in maddening loss to Colts

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Tom Curran and Phil Perry react to the Patriots' 25-24 loss to the Indianapolis Colts to fall to 3-10 heading into the BYE. Mental mistakes, unaggressive coaching and a 19-play TD drive by Anthony Richardson and Indy's offense in the final minutes of the game doomed New England. 5:50- Did the Patriots give this game away with costly mistakes?8:20- Is cautious coaching the real issue with this team?15:45- Was sending Joey Slye out there to attempt a 68-yard field goal in the final seconds the right move?18:50- Does this defensive performance do anything to get DeMarcus Covington off the hot seat?29:25- Phil breaks down what caused some of the biggest mistakes for New England in the loss36:15- Stock Watch for Week 13 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.

Dec 2, 202440 min

Ep 855Patriots' personnel department has given no proof it's on the verge of getting it right

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How much is pass-protection holding back Drake Maye? Tom Curran and Phil Perry examine how the Patriots addressed their offensive line this offseason, and whether ownership and fans have confidence they can fix it going forward. 1:00-Is the Patriots offensive line holding them hostage?6:00-How much leash does Eliot Wolf deserve?16:00-What's your confidence the Patriots will fix the issues that plagued them against the Dolphins?18:30-Patriots-Colts preview 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.

Nov 27, 202424 min

Ep 854Patriots faceplant in Miami signals progress hasn't been made

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After a discouraging loss to the Miami Dolphins, Tom Curran and Phil Perry discuss the team's lack of progress, the failures of the organization and the team's sense of urgency twelve weeks into the season.1:00 - What was the mood in the locker room after the Miami loss?6:00 - Breaking down the Patriots' lack of identity and organizational failures 20:00 - Have the players lost their sense of urgency 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.

Nov 25, 202429 min

Ep 853Maximizing Drake Maye means Patriots NEED to use his legs

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The Patriots undoubtedly have an asset in Drake Maye, so how do they maximize his potential? Tom Curran and Phil Perry debate how the Patriots’ offensive scheme can adapt to benefit their rookie QB. Also, of course we preview the Patriots matchup against the Dolphins on Sunday. 1:00-Should the Patriots design more run opportunities for Drake Maye?4:00-Better NFL comp for Maye: Justin Herbert or Josh Allen?11:30-Examining the Patriots’ early-game success on offense16:30-Just how much has the draft hurt the Patriots?20:00-Patriots-Dolphins preview 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.

Nov 21, 202432 min

Ep 852Behind the numbers on Drake Maye’s hot NFL start

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Tom Curran talks with Ben Baldwin who runs the Computer Cowboy account on X to get his opinion on what the numbers say about the protection Drake Maye is getting and whether the Patriots should be more aggressive on 4th down going forward. Later, we catch up with Joe Cardona for another round of irrelevant questions.1:30-Ben Baldwin explains how the Patriots pass protection stacks up against the rest of the NFL6:00-Should the Patriots let Drake Maye run more?13:30-Maximizing Maye being on a rookie contract18:15-Irrelevant questions with Joe Cardona 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.

Nov 19, 202421 min

Ep 851The Aftermath: "11 minutes from hell" for Pats defense the difference in loss to Rams

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Tom E. Curran and Phil Perry react to the Patriots' 28-22 loss to the Rams. New England had several costly mistakes, including Drake Maye's game-ending interception, and "11 minutes from hell" for the defense in the middle of the game that saw the unit allow four touchdowns on five drives. 6:00- Phil breaks down why that 11 minutes cost the team the win10:05- What happened on Ja'Lynn Polk's 4th down false start penalty late in the game?12:35- Dissecting some of the coaching staff's questionable decision-making27:40- Reacting to Sean McVay's praise for Christian Gonzalez and Drake Maye after the game29:20- Stock Watch for Week 11 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.

Nov 18, 202431 min

Ep 850Chris Long talks Patriots culture, working with Bill Belichick and Bill's possible return to NFL

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How do the Patriots maximize the talent of Drake Maye? Tom Curran and Phil Perry debate that and the future of Alex Van Pelt. Later, Chris Long joins to discuss how important culture is in today’s NFL and what his experience has been like working with Bill Belichick.1:30-Would it be counterproductive to move on from Alex Van Pelt?12:00-What can the Patriots learn from the Rams’ team building?22:30-Chris Long on what type of coach works in today’s NFL40:00-What's it like working with Bill Belichick the TV personality?YT: https://youtu.be/Kx_Nj2TQX_kCheck out Chris Long's podcast: https://greenlightpodcast.org/ 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.

Nov 14, 20241h 1m

Ep 849Brian Hoyer discusses Drake Maye taking the next step as Patriots’ franchise QB

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The Patriots get back on track with a win over the Bears; how much will it impact their confidence going forward? Tom Curran and Brian Hoyer debate that and discuss what they’ve seen in the leadership from Drake Maye and his potential to be a franchise QB.1:00-Was the win over the Bears validation for Jerod Mayo?5:45-Where is Drake Maye on the franchise QB curve?9:00-Assessing the offense being installed by Alex Van Pelt15:30-In what areas are the Patriots better than last year? 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.

Nov 12, 202429 min

Ep 848The Aftermath: 'Hopeful', 'jubilant' Patriots come away with all-around win vs. Bears

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Tom E. Curran and Phil Perry react to a surprisingly dominant, all-around 19-3 Patriots’ win over the Bears. The guys discuss whether the win is a sign the team is finally on the upswing and react to an impressive performance by Drake Maye on and off the field.3:10- Phil shares his thoughts on a ‘jubilant’ Patriots locker room, and a ‘tumultuous’ Bears team7:00- Does this win mean the Patriots are finally on the upswing?14:45- How impressed were you with Drake Maye’s performance?18:55- Drake Maye’s leadership ability is starting to come into focus24:00- Stock Watch for Week 10 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.

Nov 11, 202425 min

Ep 847Chris Simms pleasantly surprised by Drake Maye's fast development

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NBC Sports’ Chris Simms joins Tom Curran to share why he’s been pleasantly surprised by what he’s seen from Drake Maye so far this year after having him ranked sixth among the QBs in last year’s draft. 2:20- Chris Simms breaks down what’s impressed him about Drake Maye’s development so far in his rookie year and what the QB still needs to work on6:55- How hampered is Maye by the lack of offensive talent around him?8:25- How do you feel about Alex Van Pelt and his offensive scheme? Are outside players going to want to come here next year?10:00- What do you make of the majority of the first round QBs having success as rookies?14:00- What do you expect to see in Patriots-Bears on Sunday? 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.

Nov 7, 202417 min

Ep 846Jason McCourty urges Pats players to "shut the hell up" if they like Jerod Mayo

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CBS Sports commentator and former Patriot Jason McCourty joins Tom Curran to share his thoughts on Jerod Mayo’s first season as head coach and why the team has ‘a guy’ in Drake Maye at QB. 1:00- What would Jason tell Jerod Mayo about coaching a team that isn’t competing for a playoff spot?6:45- How hard is it as a player to keep your focus when your team isn’t playing well and is out of the playoff hunt early?7:55- Is resetting following Bill Belichick going to be harder than the team expected?10:55- Jason shares his thoughts on Drake Maye so far in his rookie season13:00- Are you surprised all three of the top rookie QBs looks like they can play? Did the Patriots get the best QB for them in Maye? 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.

Nov 5, 202419 min

Ep 845Maye's performance in loss to Titans shows the future is now for Patriots

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1:00 - What was mood in locker room after loss?10:00 - Why the Patriots need to have "unbelievable" offseason16:00 - Breaking down Drake Maye's performance25:00 - Are continued penalties taking a toll on Jerod mayo? 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.

Nov 4, 202434 min

Ep 844Will the Patriots take a step back if Maye can’t play vs Titans?

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Does Drake Maye have a real chance to play against the Titans on Sunday? Tom Curran and Phil Perry discuss the latest regarding Maye being in concussion protocol. They also debate the similarities between the Titans and Patriots, and what the Patriots should do at the trade deadline. :30-What are the chances Drake Maye plays on Sunday?3:30-How similar are the Patriots and Titans?10:30-Making sense of the WR struggles this season16:00-Should the Patriots be dealing players at the deadline? 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.

Oct 31, 202422 min

Ep 843Midseason awards and where do the Pats add next in rebuild with Steve Palazzolo

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Tom Curran shares his thoughts on why he’s found this Patriots season frustrating so far before welcoming in The 33rd Team’s Steve Palazzolo to break down what the numbers say about Drake Maye and the Patriots wide receivers through eight weeks, and share their midseason NFL awards picks. 6:25- Steve Palazzolo breaks down what he’s seen from the Pats receivers so far this year11:40- How impressed have you been with Drake Maye through three starts?14:50- How afraid are you that offensive line issues are going to ‘ruin’ Maye?17:05- Would you stick with Alex Van Pelt at offensive coordinator after this season?19:45- How should the Patriots go about adding more talent to this roster?21:50- Steve shares his surprises, disappointments, and picks for NFL awards at midseason 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.

Oct 29, 202428 min

Ep 842The Aftermath: Pats pull off comeback win vs Jets - what does it mean going forward?

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Tom Curran and Phil Perry react to the Patriots’ comeback win against the Jets to improve to 2-6 on the year. After a week with a lot of behind-the-scenes drama, is this win enough to right the ship? And what does the loss of Drake Maye mean for the team’s success in the near-term? 1:00- What does this win mean for the Patriots going forward this season?5:00- What do we make of another bad afternoon from the receivers’ group?8:22- Did Jerod Mayo earn any ‘redemption’ with this win after calling the team “soft” last week?16:15- Reacting to Drake Maye’s concussion20:30- What to make of the Jets and Aaron Rodgers after another disastrous loss 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.

Oct 28, 202427 min

Ep 841Drake Maye faces challenge with Patriots’ crop of young WRs

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How do the Patriots maximize Drake Maye in 2024? Tom Curran and Phil Perry debate that and discuss how the Patriots respond to Jerod Mayo’s “soft” comments?:30-How do the Patriots maximize Drake Maye in 2024?8:30-How to fix the WR issues17:30-How will the team respond to Mayo’s “soft” comments?Watch on YT: https://youtu.be/n0jOj0mVxAA 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.

Oct 24, 202432 min

Ep 840The Big O joins to assess the mess with the Patriots

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Tom Curran and Glenn Ordway discuss the state of the Patriots and debate where they go from here. Are they in a better or worse spot than last season? If Drake Maye is the “perfect” fit for this team, how do the Patriots maximize his potential? 1:00-What can we learn from Patriots teams of the past?5:00-Glenn Ordway on the state of the Patriots9:00-Are the Patriots in a better or worse spot than last season?15:00-Why Drake Maye is the perfect fit for this teamWatch on YT: https://youtu.be/OAvj7eevOi4 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.

Oct 22, 202435 min

Ep 839The Aftermath: 'Bottom falls out' for Pats as they unravel on and off the field in loss to Jaguars

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Tom Curran and Phil Perry react to another tough loss for the Patriots, both on the field, and then off, as the team seemingly starts pointing fingers at each other’s effort and commitment after the game. 1:00- Tom and Phil react in real time to comments from both Jerod Mayo and players calling out the ‘soft’ play from the team during their loss to the Jaguars in London10:40- What’s going one with the Patriots defense’s continued issues against the run?13:40- What do you make of Alex Van Pelt taking the ball out of Drake Maye’s hands in order to establish the run after a strong start form the passing game?20:50- Penalty and poor clock management issues continue30:15- What’d you see from Drake Maye in his second start? 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.

Oct 20, 202432 min

Ep 838Despite the rebuild, are Patriots maintaining urgency in 2024?

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Tom Curran welcomes in WEEI’s Meghan Ottolini to take a big picture look at how Jerod Mayo and the Patriots are grappling with a rebuilding season on and off the field. 2:00- What does it say about the team’s sense of urgency that they didn’t even consider trading for Davante Adams or Amari Cooper? Is it the right move or is the team being too ‘accepting’ of losing?10:00- What to make of the team’s continued issues with penalties this season – are they signaling disfunction behind the scenes?15:15- Evaluating this year’s first-round QB class’s success after sub-par results the last few seasons20:50- Comparing Drake Maye’s level of resiliency to Mac Jones’ in his time with the Patriots27:00- Total Insight: Tom and Meghan make their picks on some over/under bets for Sunday’s Patriots-Jaguars 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.

Oct 17, 202428 min

Ep 837Despite the Drake Maye bright spot, Patriots are barely on the road to ‘good’

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The Drake Maye era has begun! What do people around the league think of the potential of Drake Maye? Tom Curran and Phil Perry discuss that and how the other holes on the Patriots’ roster will impact their future.1:30-What did Louis Riddick think of Drake Maye’s first start?7:00-Jerod Mayo on the state of the rebuild14:00-Should the Patriots buy at the trade deadline?22:30-How winnable is Sunday’s game for the Patriots?28:30-Robert Kraft explains why he fired Bill Belichick 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.

Oct 16, 202435 min

Ep 836Big day for Maye-niacs as Pats rookie goes off in first start

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Drake Maye had an encouraging first start with the Patriots. Tom Curran and Phil Perry break down the rookie's impressive performance and discuss Alex Van Pelt's playcalling. Plus, hear from Boston College football head coach Bill O'Brien. 2:00 - Did the Patriots wait too long to start Drake Maye? 9:00 - How was Van Pelt's playcalling for Maye? 19:00 - What's going on with the defense? Why do penalties continue to be an issue? 33:00 - Bill O'Brien on Drake Maye, Jerod Mayo and BC football 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.

Oct 14, 202447 min

Ep 835Will Alex Van Pelt, Patriots give Drake Maye the green light to create?

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Tom Curran and Phil Perry react to Patriots offensive coordinator Alex Van Pelt’s press conference on Thursday morning, and more about the team’s decision to make the move to Drake Maye at quarterback. 1:05- Tom and Phil offer immediate reaction to Alex Van Pelt’s press conference and the decision to go to Drake Maye at QB3:05- Why the team feels confident about Maye’s chances of success against the Texans pass rush6:25- Is Alex Van Pelt going to be okay with Maye playing ‘off-script’ in this offense?7:35- How much of an issue is it that the news came out before Jerod Mayo was ready to share it?10:45- Is there any chance of an upset vs. the Texans? 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.

Oct 10, 202412 min

Ep 834Instant reaction to the Patriots making move to Drake Maye

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The Drake Maye era has begun. Tom Curran and Phil Perry provide instant reaction to news that the Patriots plan to start Drake Maye on Sunday vs. the Texans. Plus, Pro Football Talk's Mike Florio stops by to discuss the situation in New England, the Jets firing Robert Saleh and Bill Belichick's various media gigs. 1:00 - Tom and Phil react to news that Drake Maye will start vs. Texans 11:00 - Does the Patriots locker room believe Maye is ready? 25:30 - Mike Florio shares his thoughts on Maye decision, Robert Saleh firing 35:00 - What does the league think of Bill Belichick right now? 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.

Oct 8, 202440 min

Ep 833The Aftermath: Patriots pick the worst time for sloppy performance

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Tom Curran and Phil Perry react to another tough loss for the New England Patriots in Week 5 vs. the Miami Dolphins. 1:00- Tom breaks down why the refs made the correct call overturning Ja’Lynn Polk’s TD catch, and reacts to the team’s completely undisciplined play in the loss8:00- Phil shares what the energy in the locker room was like after the game – where is this team’s lack of discipline coming from?17:50- Are Jerod Mayo and Alex Van Pelt on the same page?28:40- Is it time for Drake Maye?34:35- Tom and Phil share their ‘Stock Watch’ picks for Week 5 – who’s up and who’s down? 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.

Oct 7, 202441 min

Ep 832Hits keep coming for the Patriots, can they keep it together?

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David Andrews will undergo surgery on his shoulder that could end his 2024 season. How will the Patriots fill the void? Will this impact when Drake Maye plays? Tom Curran and Phil Perry discuss that and much more!3:00-Is the Patriots' rebuild on track?7:00-How will the David Andrews injury impact the offensive line?12:00-Has the Patriots' plan for Drake Maye changed?23:30-Dolphins-Patriots preview 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.

Oct 3, 202431 min

Ep 831How do the Patriots steer out of this downward spiral?

Tom Curran has given Phil Perry the day off so in his place Tom’s welcoming in a couple of stalwarts on the Patriots beat, Andrew Callahan and Evan Lazar to break down the macro and the micro of what to make of the Patriots’ struggles this season.1:00- Tom and Andrew Callahan rehash whether or not the Patriots made the wrong choice in drafting Drake Maye over maximizing the value of the pick?5:25- Did the Krafts make a mistake by only replacing Bill Belichick last offseason? Does Eliot Wolf deserve more time to build the team he envisions?11:10- Is the team beginning to teeter after struggling the last three weeks?20:55- Evan Lazar breaks down how the Patriots defense is getting so outflanked in recent weeks29:30- Is there any way the offense can have success without figuring out the deep passing game?35:25- Is it time for the Patriots to make the move to Drake Maye? 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.

Oct 1, 202440 min

Ep 830Would going to Drake Maye be a panic move by the Patriots?

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Tom Curran breaks down the Patriots’ loss to the 49ers. Would Drake Maye have had better success than Jacoby Brissett? Later, Phil Perry joins from San Francisco to discuss what’s next for the Patriots.1:30-Niners take advantage of Patriots’ offensive line6:30-Would going to Drake be a panic move?17:00-Phil Perry on what’s next for 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.

Sep 30, 202424 min

Ep 829For the Patriots to mimic the San Fran offense, one man must be empowered

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Tom Curran talks with Matt Maiocco of NBC Sports Bay Area to get a 49ers perspective heading into Sunday’s game. What will be the challenges of adapting the “Shanahan offense” in New England? What will it take for the Patriots to pull off the upset? 1:00-Difficulties the Patriots will face adapting the "Shanahan offense” 10:00-How's Brock Purdy looked so far this season? 12:00-Are the 49ers ripe for an upset? 13:00-Can the Patriots protect Brissett? Watch on YT: https://youtu.be/Wx2wqDdvWwo 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.

Sep 26, 202423 min

Ep 828Dante Scarnecchia weighs in on how Pats can fix the offensive line

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Phil Perry joins Tom Curran to discuss QB play both on the Patriots and around the NFL and what it means for Drake Maye. Then, Tom welcomes in former Patriots offensive line coach Dante Scarnecchia to get his thoughts on the team’s struggles at the position and how they should address it going forward.1:50- Is Jacoby Brissett too cautious with where to throw the ball or is it a result of the offensive scheme?4:40- Would Jayden Daniels be playing right now if he was on the Patriots? 9:40- Which QB will be in a better position in three years? Daniels or Drake Maye?21:05- Dante Scarnecchia breaks down what went wrong for the Patriots against the Jets and what the #1 priority is when trying to address the issues with the offensive line28:30- What does Scar think about the approach the team is taking with Drake Maye?Watch the full episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/rnlPtAqFdzk 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.

Sep 25, 202437 min

Ep 827Patriots crash to Earth vs. Jets; how do they pick up the pieces?

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The Patriots fell to the New York Jets, 24-3 on Thursday Night. Tom Curran and Phil Perry break down the game and give their opinion on where the Patriots go from here. 1:00-Dissecting what went wrong in New York 4:30-Credit to the toughness of Jacoby Brissett 6:30-Time for Drake Maye? 12:30-What was the locker room like after the game? Watch on YT: https://youtu.be/gcSRavoGWl8 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.

Sep 20, 202424 min

Ep 826Can the Patriots make life miserable for Aaron Rodgers and the Jets?

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Tom Curran welcomes in SNY’s Connor Hughes to break down what he’s seen from Aaron Rodgers and the Jets this season and preview Thursday night’s matchup with the Patriots.1:00- How have Aaron Rodgers and the Jets offense looked through two weeks?5:00- Connor breaks down why the Jets running game is even better than advertised7:20- Does the Jets defense have any areas that New England’s offense can exploit on Thursday night?9:25- With all that’s happened with young Jets QBs, are the Patriots making the right choice slow-rolling Drake Maye?12:15- Tom shares why it’s inevitable that Drake Maye plays this season – and why it might be before the team wants him toWatch the full episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/JxkBGacTdlc 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.

Sep 17, 202417 min

Ep 825The Aftermath: Little mistakes cost Patriots big in loss to Seahawks

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It's the aftermath pod. Tom E. Curran and Phil Perry break down the Patriots' overtime loss to the Seattle Seahawks. They discuss the little mistakes that cost the Pats, issues with the passing game and Jerod Mayo's clock management. 1:00 - Breaking down the little mistakes & talent gap10:30 - Why weren't the WRs more involved?19:00 - How was Mayo's clock management?28:00 - Stock up/Stock down 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.

Sep 16, 202434 min

Ep 824Can Patriots take to the air if Seattle squelches the run game?

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Tom Curran and Phil Perry preview the Patriots-Seahawks game before digging into the brouhaha over Robert Kraft’s quest to make the Hall of Fame, and share their predictions for Sunday’s matchup.2:00- Can the Patriots be an efficient passing offense if team’s start shutting down their run game?8:35- Breaking down what to expect from the Seahawks offense13:35- Can the Patriots offense move the ball against a strong Seattle secondary and pass rush?18:05- What’s really behind Robert Kraft’s failed effort to be inducted into the Hall of Fame?31:00- Tom and Phil make their picks in this week’s “Total Insight”Watch the full episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/u8KV4PKPu0k 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.

Sep 12, 202434 min

Ep 823James White goes deep on Pats win over Cincy

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Tom Curran welcomes in former Patriots running back James White to react to the Patriots’ upset win over the Bengals and break down what he saw from the team on Sunday.1:00- James White on what impressed him the most about the offense in Week 13:35- What have you seen from the team in the way they’re responding to Jerod Mayo?6:45- What’re the next steps in the evolution of this offense?10:50- Curran explains why the team’s reaction after the win is a great sign of what Mayo is building going forward16:50- Why Christian Gonzalez has the ability to be the difference-maker for the Patriots this seasonWatch the full episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/LVzUf3gi0Ys 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.

Sep 10, 202418 min

Ep 822The Aftermath: Patriots stun Bengals in Week 1 - How'd it happen?!

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Tom Curran reacts to the Patriots’ 16-10 upset win over the Bengals in Week 1 before welcoming in Phil Perry to break down all of the major storylines from the game.5:40- Phil details the emotional reaction from the team in the locker room afterwards9:40- Does this win validate their QB and offseason plan?15:50- What happened at left tackle with Chukwuma Okorafor? And why was the team still able to be successful running the ball?19:45- Where does the team still need to focus on to become more ‘daunting’ on offense for opposing defenses?23:05- Phil and Tom share their ‘stock up, and stock down’ picks for Week 1Watch the full episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/msUvAwrZW3Y 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.

Sep 9, 202427 min

Ep 821Could the Bengals be vulnerable to the Patriots’ run game?

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Football is back! Tom Curran and Phil Perry set the table for the Patriots’ upcoming season and preview Sunday’s matchup against Cincinnati. Later, Senior writer for Bengals.com Geoff Hobson details the latest with the Bengals and discuss what it would take for the Patriots to pull off the upset. 1:00-Tom and Phil preview Patriots-Bengals 10:00-Geoff Hobson on the state of the Bengals 15:00-Can the Patriots follow the Bengals blueprint of building their 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.

Sep 5, 202423 min

Ep 820Will the Patriots stink? Devin McCourty weighs in

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Tom E. Curran and Phil Perry react to all the Patriots’ news over the holiday weekend before welcoming in Devin McCourty to discuss the upcoming season.1:00- Phil and Tom discuss why the Patriots may be better than expected this season6:05- The latest on the offensive line situation entering Week 110:10- Reacting to Jerod Mayo saying he has “no regrets” about how he handled the announcement of the starting QB16:40- Devin McCourty shares his thoughts on Mayo’s first summer as head coach24:05- Devin explains why the Patriots are making the right choice in sitting Drake Maye to start the year29:30- Is the Patriots offense still a unit that can’t be the one to ‘win a game’?34:00- Any chance Bill Belichick has so much fun doing media that he decides to retire on his own from coaching?Watch the full episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/V5u4FmdeUCU 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.

Sep 3, 202439 min

Ep 819Brian Hoyer goes deep on Patriots QB decision to start Jacoby Brissett over Drake Maye

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Jerod Mayo has confirmed that Jacoby Brissett will start at QB in Week 1. Tom Curran, Phil Perry and former Patriots QB Brian Hoyer discuss the decision and debate whether the Patriots made the decision harder than it needed to be. What harm could the Patriots do to Maye by starting him too early? 3:30-Did the Patriots make this decision more difficult than it needed to be? 7:40-Hoyer on why starting Brissett is the right move 9:20- The harm of starting Drake Maye too early 17:05- Has Maye’s development been overblown? 29:35- Reasons why the Patriots will be better than last yearWatch the full episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/B-Q18JEJS30 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.

Aug 29, 202437 min

Ep 818Instant reaction to Patriots cutdown day

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Tom Curran and Phil Perry react to cutdown day around the NFL and discuss the biggest names being released by the Patriots. Is there any chance the team can improve on the waiver wire, and was it a mistake to focus on quarterback over the offensive line last spring?1:00- Breaking down the biggest names being released by the Patriots on cutdown day5:05- Any promising names available on the waiver wire? Any chance it can help the offensive line?7:00- Was it a mistake to draft a QB over fixing the rest of the offense first?14:40- How much confidence do you have in Eliot Wolf and the front office to fine-tune this roster before the start of the season?18:25- Irrelevant Questions with Pop Douglas!Watch the full episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/IquM9HuK1IE 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.

Aug 27, 202423 min

Ep 817The Aftermath: "Embarrassingly inadequate" O-line play once again holding Pats hostage

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Tom Curran and Phil Perry offer instant reaction following the Patriots’ preseason finale vs. the Commanders. Are the team’s issues at offensive line once again going to negatively impact the growth of a promising young QB?1:00- Breaking down the positive: Drake Maye continues to impress5:20- Breaking down the bad: Another “atrocious” outing from the offensive line – can anything be done to fix it in the short-term?12:25- Is Jerod Mayo going to be able to ignore the preference of his locker room to start the rookie at QB?Watch the full episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/uDKvvCy_trQ 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.

Aug 26, 202424 min

Ep 816Pats OC Alex Van Pelt make it clear who his QB preference is right now

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Tom Curran flies solo and breaks down everything we learned from offensive coordinator Alex Van Pelt about the status of the QB competition ahead of the preseason finale vs. the Commanders.1:00- Tom reacts to Van Pelt’s comments on Thursday and explains why the development of Drake Maye is ahead of schedule7:40- Tom makes the case for why the team is right to go with Jacoby Brissett to start the season (assuming they do!)13:10- Tom shares his thoughts on roster cutdowns and what to expect in the final preseason gameWatch the full episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/_lXzTszmiXM 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.

Aug 23, 202417 min

Ep 815Patriots GM Eliot Wolf tries to alter offensive line reality

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Tom Curran and Phil Perry take a look at where things stand for the Patriots as training camp officially ends and the team looks ahead to its final preseason tune-up vs. the Commanders on Sunday.1:00- Breaking down the latest in the QB competition between Drake Maye and Jacoby Brissett8:00- What will it take for Maye to win the starting job outright?18:50- How much of an indictment on Eliot Wolf and the Patriots front office are the Patriots’ issues at offensive line?31:50- Taking a closer look at the status of the wide receiver group’s developmentWatch the full episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/sFj1uKPSMoA 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.

Aug 20, 202438 min

Ep 814The Aftermath: Is it time for the Patriots to fast-track Drake Maye's development?

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Tom Curran and Phil Perry react to the Patriots’ matchup against the Philadelphia Eagles in Week 2 of the preseason. The guys discuss whether or not Drake Maye’s performance was enough to get the team to fast-track his development, and break down what they saw from the rest of the team as well.1:00- Is it time for the Patriots coaching staff to fast-track Drake Maye as the team’s future at QB?17:40- How’d the receivers and running backs look in Week 2?22:20- Phil breaks down Keion White and the defensive line’s impressive night vs. the Eagles25:35- No, it’s not time to get on the ‘is Christian Gonzalez good?’ train28:00- What’s the latest with the kicker competition?Watch the full episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/MJvIsL4ADE0 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.

Aug 16, 202430 min