Tom Curran’s Patriots Talk Podcast

Maximizing Drake Maye means Patriots NEED to use his legs Nov 21, 2024

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 offense

16:30-Just how much has the draft hurt the Patriots?

20:00-Patriots-Dolphins preview

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Behind the numbers on Drake Maye’s hot NFL start Nov 19, 2024

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 NFL

6:00-Should the Patriots let Drake Maye run more?

13:30-Maximizing Maye being on a rookie contract

18:15-Irrelevant questions with Joe Cardona

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The Aftermath: "11 minutes from hell" for Pats defense the difference in loss to Rams Nov 18, 2024

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 win

10:05- 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-making

27:40- Reacting to Sean McVay's praise for Christian Gonzalez and Drake Maye after the game

29:20- Stock Watch for Week 11

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Chris Long talks Patriots culture, working with Bill Belichick and Bill's possible return to NFL Nov 14, 2024

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 NFL

40:00-What's it like working with Bill Belichick the TV personality?

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Brian Hoyer discusses Drake Maye taking the next step as Patriots’ franchise QB Nov 12, 2024

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 Pelt

15:30-In what areas are the Patriots better than last year?

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The Aftermath: 'Hopeful', 'jubilant' Patriots come away with all-around win vs. Bears Nov 11, 2024

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 team

7:00- 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 focus

24:00- Stock Watch for Week 10

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Chris Simms pleasantly surprised by Drake Maye's fast development Nov 07, 2024

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 on

6:55- 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?

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Jason McCourty urges Pats players to "shut the hell up" if they like Jerod Mayo Nov 05, 2024

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 season

13:00- 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?

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Maye's performance in loss to Titans shows the future is now for Patriots Nov 04, 2024

1:00 - What was mood in locker room after loss?

10:00 - Why the Patriots need to have "unbelievable" offseason

16:00 - Breaking down Drake Maye's performance

25:00 - Are continued penalties taking a toll on Jerod mayo?

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Will the Patriots take a step back if Maye can’t play vs Titans? Oct 31, 2024

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 season

16:00-Should the Patriots be dealing players at the deadline?

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Midseason awards and where do the Pats add next in rebuild with Steve Palazzolo Oct 29, 2024

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 year

11:40- 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

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The Aftermath: Pats pull off comeback win vs Jets - what does it mean going forward? Oct 28, 2024

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 concussion

20:30- What to make of the Jets and Aaron Rodgers after another disastrous loss

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Drake Maye faces challenge with Patriots’ crop of young WRs Oct 24, 2024

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 issues

17:30-How will the team respond to Mayo’s “soft” comments?

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The Big O joins to assess the mess with the Patriots Oct 22, 2024

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 Patriots

9:00-Are the Patriots in a better or worse spot than last season?

15:00-Why Drake Maye is the perfect fit for this team

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The Aftermath: 'Bottom falls out' for Pats as they unravel on and off the field in loss to Jaguars Oct 20, 2024

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 London

10:40- 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 continue

30:15- What’d you see from Drake Maye in his second start?

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Despite the rebuild, are Patriots maintaining urgency in 2024? Oct 17, 2024

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 seasons

20:50- Comparing Drake Maye’s level of resiliency to Mac Jones’ in his time with the Patriots

27:00- Total Insight: Tom and Meghan make their picks on some over/under bets for Sunday’s Patriots-Jaguars game

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Despite the Drake Maye bright spot, Patriots are barely on the road to ‘good’ Oct 16, 2024

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 rebuild
14:00-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

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Big day for Maye-niacs as Pats rookie goes off in first start Oct 14, 2024

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

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Will Alex Van Pelt, Patriots give Drake Maye the green light to create? Oct 10, 2024

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 QB

3:05- Why the team feels confident about Maye’s chances of success against the Texans pass rush

6:25- 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?

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Instant reaction to the Patriots making move to Drake Maye Oct 08, 2024

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?

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The Aftermath: Patriots pick the worst time for sloppy performance Oct 07, 2024

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 loss

8:00- 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?

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Hits keep coming for the Patriots, can they keep it together? Oct 03, 2024

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

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How do the Patriots steer out of this downward spiral? Oct 01, 2024

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 weeks

29:30- 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?

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Would going to Drake Maye be a panic move by the Patriots? Sep 30, 2024

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 line

6:30-Would going to Drake be a panic move?

17:00-Phil Perry on what’s next for the Patriots

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For the Patriots to mimic the San Fran offense, one man must be empowered Sep 26, 2024

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?

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Dante Scarnecchia weighs in on how Pats can fix the offensive line Sep 25, 2024

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 line

28:30- What does Scar think about the approach the team is taking with Drake Maye?

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Patriots crash to Earth vs. Jets; how do they pick up the pieces? Sep 20, 2024

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?

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Can the Patriots make life miserable for Aaron Rodgers and the Jets? Sep 17, 2024

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 advertised

7:20- 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 to

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The Aftermath: Little mistakes cost Patriots big in loss to Seahawks Sep 16, 2024

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 gap

10:30 - Why weren't the WRs more involved?

19:00 - How was Mayo's clock management?

28:00 - Stock up/Stock down

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Can Patriots take to the air if Seattle squelches the run game? Sep 12, 2024

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 offense

13:35- 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”

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James White goes deep on Pats win over Cincy Sep 10, 2024

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 1

3:35- 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 forward

16:50- Why Christian Gonzalez has the ability to be the difference-maker for the Patriots this season

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The Aftermath: Patriots stun Bengals in Week 1 - How'd it happen?! Sep 09, 2024

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 afterwards

9:40- 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 1

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Could the Bengals be vulnerable to the Patriots’ run game? Sep 05, 2024

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?

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Will the Patriots stink? Devin McCourty weighs in Sep 03, 2024

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 season

6:05- The latest on the offensive line situation entering Week 1

10:10- Reacting to Jerod Mayo saying he has “no regrets” about how he handled the announcement of the starting QB

16:40- Devin McCourty shares his thoughts on Mayo’s first summer as head coach

24:05- Devin explains why the Patriots are making the right choice in sitting Drake Maye to start the year

29:30- 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?

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Brian Hoyer goes deep on Patriots QB decision to start Jacoby Brissett over Drake Maye Aug 29, 2024

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 year

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Instant reaction to Patriots cutdown day Aug 27, 2024

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 day

5:05- 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!

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The Aftermath: "Embarrassingly inadequate" O-line play once again holding Pats hostage Aug 26, 2024

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 impress

5:20- 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?

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Pats OC Alex Van Pelt make it clear who his QB preference is right now Aug 23, 2024

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 schedule

7:40- 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 game

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Patriots GM Eliot Wolf tries to alter offensive line reality Aug 20, 2024

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 Brissett

8:00- 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 development

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The Aftermath: Is it time for the Patriots to fast-track Drake Maye's development? Aug 16, 2024

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 Eagles

25:35- No, it’s not time to get on the ‘is Christian Gonzalez good?’ train

28:00- What’s the latest with the kicker competition?

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Patriots make a play for future with Matthew Judon deal Aug 14, 2024

The Patriots' contract battle with Matthew Judon has come to an end after multiple reports confirm that the Patriots are trading Judon to the Atlanta Falcons in exchange for a 2025 third-round pick. Tom Curran reacts to the breaking news live on Arbella Early Edition alongside Andy Hart and Tom Giles.

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Patriots struggle mightily on offense in practice vs. Philly Aug 13, 2024

It was a rough day for the offense during a joint practice with the Eagles. Tom and Phil discuss everything they saw from the Patriots this afternoon.

1:00 - Breaking down a sloppy practice for the Patriots

11:30 - How did Drake Maye look?

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Anticlimactic start to the Drake Maye era for Patriots Aug 09, 2024

Tom Curran and Phil Perry share their instant analysis and reaction to the Patriots preseason opener vs. the Panthers. Was it a wasted opportunity to limit Drake Maye? Plus, concerns about the offensive line and Joe Milton's impressive debut.

1:30 - Why did Drake Maye only play one series?

16:00 - Who made the decision to limit Drake Maye?

25:30 - Thoughts on Joe Milton's performance

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What does Patriots' hot pursuit of Aiyuk say about team's direction? Aug 06, 2024

On the latest Patriots Talk Podcast, Tom Curran and Phil Perry share their thoughts on a possible Brandon Aiyuk trade. They also discuss the moves Bill Belichick would've made if he was still here and then preview Thursday night's preseason game vs. Carolina.

00:30 - Thoughts on a potential Brandon Aiyuk trade for the Pats

11:00 - What would Bill Belichick do?

19:30 - Should fans feel encouraged by Pats' offseason moves?

24:30 - What should the QB plan be for first preseason game?

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In a long, hot practice, Patriots QBs show flashes Aug 01, 2024

Tom Curran and Phil Perry talk about what they saw from the QBs on a long day of practice. They also discuss the latest on Matthew Judon and Bill Belichick's latest media venture.

1:00 - QB takeaways on Day 7 of training camp

16:00 - How has Jerod Mayo handled the Matthew Judon situation?

23:00 - Will Bill Belichick stick with a career in media instead of a coaching return?

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Jacoby Brissett stacks another productive day for the Patriots Jul 30, 2024

Tom Curran and Phil Perry react to the latest developments surrounding Matthew Judon and his contract negotiations with the team. Then, the guys share their camp observations from the day before Kay Adams joins to discuss Jerod Mayo, how the league views the Patriots, and more!

1:00- Tom and Phil break down the latest with Matthew Judon

16:00- The guys share a QB update as Jacoby Brissett continues to look like the team’s best option to start, and Drake Maye struggles

20:50- More training camp observations

25:20- Kay Adams joins Tom from Gillette Stadium

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Patriots preach patience as offense tries to find footing Jul 26, 2024

Day 3 of Patriots training camp is complete! Tom E. Curran and Phil Perry discuss what they saw from Drake Maye and the offense. They also react to Davon Godchaux's comments on his contract situation.

1:30 - Breaking down Drake Maye's Day 3

7:45 - How did the offensive line look today?

12:00 - Reacting to Davon Godchaux's frustration with contract situation

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Too-early impression of Patriots offense from camp? Sluggish. Jul 25, 2024

Tom and Phil break down everything they saw on Day 2 of Patriots training camp. They discuss the sluggish offense, initial impressions of Ja'Lynn Polk and what they saw from Drake Maye.

1:00 - Breaking down a tough day of training camp for the offense

4:30 - What is the QB plan if Jacoby Brissett gets hurt?

13:00 - First impressions of Ja'Lynn Polk and the WR group

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Judon lets loose on contract, how will Patriots respond? Jul 24, 2024

Matthew Judon gets candid about his contract dispute with the Patriots. How will the team respond? Plus, Tom and Phil share their biggest takeaways from Day 1 of training camp.

1:45 - Breaking down Matthew Judon's candid comments on contract situation

10:15 - What did Tom and Phil see from Drake Maye and Jacoby Brissett today?

13:00 - How did the rest of the offense look on Day 1?

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Can the Patriots spare the time to get Drake Maye ready for Week 1? Jul 23, 2024

Phil Perry joins Tom Curran to react to Jerod Mayo’s comments this morning the Drake Maye could “absolutely” start Week 1 if he’s the best option after training camp, and preview the official opening of camp on Wednesday.

3:30- Will Drake Maye get the opportunity in training camp to win the Week 1 starting job?

7:10- How similar or different will this QB competition be to Cam Newton vs. Mac Jones in 2021?

15:35- What should we expect from Jacoby Brissett as a ‘bridge’ quarterback?

23:50- What else stood out from Jerod Mayo’s press conference?

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Are OL changes afoot as Patriots end minicamp? And Drake Maye’s day Jun 12, 2024

Tom Curran and Phil Perry break down what they saw during Patriots OTAs on Wednesday. How did Drake Maye look? What changes are the Patriots trying on the offensive line?

1:00-Recapping Drake Maye’s day

4:00-Realistic expectations for when Maye will start

7:30-Are OL changes afoot?

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Patriots minicamp kicks off and Drake Maye keeps impressing Jun 10, 2024

Coming to you from our brand-new podcast studio, Tom and Phil discuss what they saw from Drake Maye and Jacoby Brissett at Patriots minicamp on Monday. They also talk about Tom Brady's Hall of Fame induction ceremony and react to the Celtics 2-0 series lead in the NBA Finals

2:00 - Celtics take 2-0 series lead in NBA Finals

11:30 - Looking forward to Tom Brady's Patriots Hall of Fame induction ceremony?

15:00 - Reaction to Drake Maye's impressive performance on Day 1 of Patriots minicamp

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Maye makes minor leap at choppy Patriots OTAs Jun 04, 2024

Tom E. Curran and Phil Perry share their biggest takeaways from today's Patriots practice. They discuss what they saw from Jacoby Brissett, Drake Maye and the Patriots offense. Plus, they break down Alex Van Pelt's comments on QB reps and what Maye needs to do to earn the starting QB role.

1:00 - Phil Perry shares his five takeaways from practice

8:30 - Tom Curran share his five takeaways from practice

18:00 - Breaking down Alex Van Pelt's QB comments

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Drake Maye, Jacoby Brissett sparkle at Patriots OTA May 29, 2024

Tom Curran and Phil Perry give their takeaways from the Patriots OTAs on Wednesday. How did Drake Maye look? How did the Patriots divide the snaps?

1:00-Jacoby Brissett looking good, feeling good at OTAs

5:00- Best plays of the day

11:00-Evaluating the snaps

16:00-What's Bailey Zappe’s role?

21:00-Tyquan Thornton once again shows up in May

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Brian Hoyer reveals the Tom Brady lessons Drake Maye should learn May 23, 2024

Tom Curran and Phil Perry talk with Brian Hoyer to get his thoughts on the role of Jacoby Brissett and how the Patriots should handle Drake Maye’s rookie season.

1:00-Brian Hoyer on the role of Jacoby Brissett

5:30-Tom Brady lessons Drake Maye should learn

9:00-How much urgency should be put on Drake Maye?

12:30-Hoyer's advice to Maye

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Drake Maye taking third team reps at OTAs... big deal or no? May 21, 2024

Tom Curran and Phil Perry share their observations from Day 1 of Patriots OTAs and break down what they saw from Drake Maye.

1:00- How did Drake Maye look today?

4:50- What should we make of the fact that Bailey Zappe is taking second-team reps?

11:55- Is the team’s ‘default’ plan to sit Maye this year and rely on the veterans?

25:35- Thoughts on the wide receivers? Should we take anything from JuJu Smith-Schuster saying he’s “100%” healthy?

30:20- How valuable is Matthew Judon to this team? Should the Patriots give him a raise despite the age and injury concerns?

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The great Patriots schedule debate: When to unveil the Drake May 16, 2024

The New England Patriots 2024 schedule is out! Tom Curran and Phil Perry give their takeaways and predictions. What week is Drake Maye most likely to start?

2:00-When to unveil the Drake

6:00-The lack of primetime games

12:30-Game-by-game predictions

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Drake Maye is a ball of clay; is Alex Van Pelt an artist? May 14, 2024

Tom Curran and Phil Perry discuss the role of Alex Van Pelt and how he can improve the Patriots’ offense. They also discuss their impressions of Drake Maye at rookie minicamp, and the love for Ja’Lynn Polk from around the NFL.

1:00-The role of Alex Van Pelt

9:30-Is Drake Maye the QB1?

14:00-Impressions of Maye at rookie camp

23:00-Reactions to the schedule so far

31:00-The love for Ja’Lynn Polk

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Deep dive on our first look at Drake Maye at Patriots' rookie minicamp May 11, 2024

Tom Curran gives his takeaways from the Patriots' rookie minicamp.

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Have the Patriots run afoul of the league with GM search? May 09, 2024

Tom Curran talks with Pro Football Talk’s Mike Florio to get his take on the Patriots’ GM search, the tension between Robert Kraft and Bill Belichick, and how private equity could impact the landscape of the NFL.

8:00-Mike Florio on the Patriots’ GM search

15:00-Tension between Kraft and Belichick

27:00- How private equity could impact the landscape of the NFL

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Patriots have opened their head-scratching GM search May 07, 2024

The Patriots are moving forward in their search for a top personnel executive, but what does it all mean? Tom Curran and Phil Perry discuss that and preview the Patriots' upcoming rookie minicamp. Later, we go into the archives to find words of wisdom from Jerod Mayo back when he was a co-host of this podcast.

1:00-The latest on the Patriots’ search for a GM

10:00-Reaction to Tom Brady roast

19:00-Rookie minicamp preview

22:00-Into the archives when Jerod Mayo was a co-host

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Devin McCourty on Drake Maye’s development and what he liked about the Patriots’ draft May 01, 2024

Tom Curran talks catches up with former Quick Slants co-host Devin McCourty to get his takeaways from the Patriots’ 2024 draft. Is Ja’Lynn Polk the right fit for the team? How should the Patriots handle Drake Maye’s rookie season?

1:00-Devin McCourty on what makes a good rookie in the NFL

6:00-Why Ja’Lynn Polk will be a good locker room fit

13:00-How the Patriots should handle Drake Maye’s rookie season

29:00-Dev's favorite Patriots picks in the draft

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Second-guessing the Patriots draft? Maye be we will! Apr 30, 2024

Tom Curran talks with Taylor Kyles and Brian Hines to get their takeaways from the Patriots’ 2024 NFL Draft. Was Drake Maye the clear home run pick? What can Patriots fans expect from Ja’Lynn Polk?

1:00-Curran's takeaways from the draft

9:00-What was the underlying message of the draft?

12:30-Thoughts on sitting Drake Maye next season

16:30-Why Ja’Lynn Polk and Javon Baker are the right calls at WR

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Patriots draft Washington WR Ja’Lynn Polk with the 37th pick in the 2024 NFL Draft Apr 27, 2024

Tom Curran, Phil Perry, Bert Breer and James White react to the Patriots drafting Ja’Lynn Polk.

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Reaction to the Patriots drafting Drake Maye with the No. 3 pick in the 2024 NFL draft Apr 26, 2024

Our entire Patriots crew reacts to the Patriots selecting Drake Maye with the third overall pick. Eliot Wolf and Jerod Mayo discuss the process behind the selection. Later, Drake Maye talks about being a Patriot.

1:00-NBC Sports Boston reaction to the pick

16:00-Eliot Wolf and Jerod Mayo on Drake Maye

29:00-Drake Maye on being a Patriot

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Trade down seems like remote possibility for the Patriots Apr 23, 2024

The 2024 NFL Draft is almost here! Tom Curran and Phil Perry discuss the latest news and rumors regarding what the Patriots will do with the No. 3 pick. Can the Patriots also trade for an elite WR? Later, Brian Hoyer breaks down the tape of the top four QBs in the draft.

2:30-What the Patriots WILL do vs. what they SHOULD do

12:30-Trade offers and Jonathan Kraft's involvement

19:00-How can the Patriots make a trade for an elite WR?

24:30-Brian Hoyer breaks down the top QBs in the draft

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Eliot Wolf reaction: Patriots will take a quarterback, but will it be at No. 3? Apr 18, 2024

Eliot Wolf met with the media on Thursday morning; Tom Curran and Phil Perry give their biggest takeaways from Wolf. What are the odds the Patriots don’t end up drafting a QB with the third-overall pick?

1:00-Takeaways from Eliot Wolf’s press conference

4:00-Which QBs are the Patriots comfortable drafting?

6:30-How ‘open for business’ are the Patriots?

15:30-How involved will ownership be in the draft?

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Michigan HC Sherrone Moore scoffs at J.J. McCarthy doubters Apr 16, 2024

Tom Curran talks with Michigan head coach Sherrone Moore about how J.J. McCarthy would fit with the Patriots if they select him in the 2024 NFL Draft. Later, Phil Perry joins to discuss the latest news and rumors about what the Patriots will do with the No. 3 pick.

2:00-Sherrone Moore on the character of J.J. McCarthy

7:00-How would McCarthy deal with the current state of the Patriots?

13:30-The latest on the possibility of trading down

19:30-Trade down options for Patriots

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Pros and cons of J.J. McCarthy, Drake Maye and Jayden Daniels for the Patriots Apr 11, 2024

Tom Curran, Phil Perry and Albert Breer give their pros and cons for J.J. McCarthy, Drake Maye and Jayden Daniels. Which QB would be the best fit for the Patriots?

1:00-Pros for McCarthy

6:30-Pros for Maye

13:30-Pros for Daniels

19:30-Cons for McCarthy

30:30-Cons for Maye

39:00-Cons for Daniels

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Merril Hoge on the quarterbacks; Hunter Henry on unfinished business in Foxboro Apr 09, 2024

Tom Curran and Phil Perry discuss the latest news surrounding the Patriots and the 2024 NFL Draft. We catch up with Hunter Henry. Later, Merril Hoge joins to give his take on the top QBs in the draft.

1:00-Let's fight over an online Quick Slants poll

7:30-What to make of the latest J.J. McCarthy hype

17:45-Hunter Henry 1-on-1

24:00-Merril Hoge on the QBs in the draft

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How motivated are Patriots to swing a big WR trade? What’s Washington thinking at No. 2? Apr 04, 2024

Tom Curran and Phil Perry discuss ways for the Patriots to land a stud WR and debate what it would take for the Patriots to trade down. J.P. Finlay gives us the latest news on what the Washington Commanders might do with the No. 2 pick. Later, Joe Person of the Athletic talks about the characteristics of Drake Maye.

1:30-Reaction to the Stefon Diggs trade

5:00-How can the Patriots land a stud WR?

14:30-What would it take for the Patriots to trade down?

34:00-J.P. Finlay on who Washington may target at No. 2 overall

43:30-Joe Person on the character of Drake Maye

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Is J.J. McCarthy now the object of Patriots desire? Apr 02, 2024

Is Eliot Wolf pushing hard for the Patriots to draft J.J. McCarthy with the No. 3 pick in the NFL draft? Tom Curran talks with Tony Pauline to find out what he has heard. Later, Phil Perry joins to discuss players in the draft that could be fits at WR for the Patriots.

4:30-Tony Pauline on the Patriots drafting J.J. with the third pick

8:00-How much can the Patriots get if they trade back?

12:30-Pauline on the WR talent in the draft

28:30-Phil Perry’s prototypical WRs for the Patriots

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What “bag” is the right “bag” for Patriots to trade down? Mar 28, 2024

Where do the Patriots stand in their decision on what to do with the No. 3 pick in the NFL draft? Tom Curran and Phil Perry discuss the latest as the top QBs in the draft participate in their pro days.

3:00-How collaborative will the draft decisions be?

10:30-Stop setting up expectations for playoffs. Underestimate and overperform!

16:00-Reaction to pro days

21:30- What “bag” is the right “bag” for Patriots to trade down?

28:00-HEATED DEBATE: Do you need the QB?!

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NFL owners meetings wrap: Things are getting interesting for Patriots at No. 3 Mar 26, 2024

Tom Curran and Phil Perry discuss their takeaways from Robert Kraft’s meeting with the media on Tuesday. Later, Dianna Russini of The Athletic talks about what the rest of the league is saying about the No. 3 pick.

1:00-Reaction to the NFL rule changes

9:00-Three takeaways from Robert Kraft’s comments

17 :00-How do you make players want to play for the Patriots?

21:00-How do the Patriots balance patience and urgency?

38:00-Interview with Dianna Russini

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Jerod Mayo preaches patience and talks options for Patriots at No. 3 Mar 25, 2024

Jerod Mayo spoke with the media in Orlando at the NFL Owner’s Meetings. Tom Curran reacts to what we heard from Jerod and discusses why Patriots fans should be patient in this rebuild.

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The rest of the Patriots’ decade will likely be shaped by Drake Maye vs. trade down decision Mar 21, 2024

Tom Curran and Phil Perry have differing opinions about drafting Drake Maye at No.3 overall. What’s the right move for the Patriots?

1:00-The case for and against drafting Drake Maye No. 3 overall

11:00-What changed Phil’s mind on Maye?

21:00-The importance of developing the QB you draft

24:00-Why trading for a top-end WR is not a good idea

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Patriots should be building in this draft and not looking for a savior Mar 20, 2024

Tom Curran thinks it takes “guts and brains” for the Patriots to trade the third overall pick, what does Phil Perry think? Later, Vikings beat writer Alec Lewis discusses K.J. Osborn’s game and whether Minnesota will try to move up to third overall.

1:00-Why Eliot Wolf should not play it safe in his first draft with Patriots

7:00-Are the Patriots in a critically bad situation?

33:30-Alec Lewis talks about K.J. Osborn

39:30-How desperate are the Vikings to draft a QB?

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Dynastic postgame show: Reaction to the final two episodes of The Dynasty Mar 16, 2024

Tom Curran, Phil Perry, Michael Holley and Brian Hoyer discuss the final two episodes of Apple TV+ The Dynasty.

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Were the Patriots smart to push away from the table on Calvin Ridley? Mar 14, 2024

Tom Curran and Phil Perry give their grades for the Patriots in free agency. What’s the next move after missing out on Calvin Ridley? Later, NFL Draft analyst Thor Nystrom explains why J.J. McCarthy should be worthy of the third overall pick.

1:00-What grade do the Patriots deserve for their free agency so far?

10:30-Should they trade down after not landing a WR?

14:00-Other free agent WRs the Patriots can target

19:30-Thor on the potential of J.J. McCarthy

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Patriots just toe-dipping in free agency so far Mar 12, 2024

Tom Curran and Phil Perry react to the moves the Patriots have made in free agency. What other moves do we want to see them make?

1:30-Should the Patriots be getting more credit for the necessary moves they have made?

6:00-Will the Patriots regret not doing more?

14:00-Where's the urgency?!?

17:00-Have the Patriots locked themselves into drafting a QB third overall?

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Dynastic postgame show: Takeaways from episodes 7 and 8 Mar 09, 2024

Tom Curran, Phil Perry and Michael Holley break down episodes 7 and 8 of the Dynasty.

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Does the situation make the QB work or vice versa? Mar 07, 2024

Which factor is more important to winning a Super Bowl, the situation or the QB? Tom Curran and Phil Perry debate whether the Patriot should draft Drake Maye with the third overall pick or trade back.

1:00-Situations win Super Bowls not QBs!

6:30-Is Mac Jones more of a finished product than Drake Maye?

12:00-Trade down if Maye is your option at #3

25:00-Ranking the Patriots offseason position priorities

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Are the Patriots talking themselves into Drake Maye at #3? Mar 05, 2024

Tom Curran and Phil Perry react to the Patriots using the transition tag on Kyle Dugger and debate whether the Patriots should be confident in drafting Drake Maye. Is there too much pressure for them not to draft a QB with the third overall pick?

:30-Patriots use the transition tag on Kyle Dugger

5:00- Are the Patriots talking themselves into Drake Maye at #3?

17:00-Is the pressure too big to pass on a QB?

31:00-Possible free agent candidates for the Patriots

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Dynastic postgame show: Reaction to episodes 5 and 6 of the Dynasty Mar 02, 2024

Tom Curran, Michael Holley and Matt Cassel break down episodes 5 and 6 of the Dynasty.

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Brian Hoyer on what Patriots should do at QB and what went wrong with the ‘22 offensive switch Feb 29, 2024

Tom Curran talks with Brian Hoyer to discuss what went wrong for the Patriots’ offense in 2022. How can the Patriots learn from that season? Which QB in the draft would be a good fit for New England?

5:30-Hoyer on why the 2022 season went sideways for the Patriots’ offense

10:30-How much more complex was the offense under Tom Brady?

12:30-Hoyer's relationship with Mac Jones

16:00-Should the Patriots move on from Mac?

27:00-Which QB in the draft is the best fit for New England?

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Eliot Wolf reiterates Patriots’ plan for sweeping change at NFL Combine Feb 27, 2024

Patriots head of personnel Eliot Wolf offered several notable insights into how he’ll conduct business in his first press conference Tuesday. Tom Curran and Phil Perry react to what we learned.

1:00-Highlights from Eliot Wolf’s press conference

7:30-Wolf's press conference

24:00-Phil Perry reports from Indianapolis

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Dynastic postgame show: Takeaways from episodes 3 and 4 Feb 24, 2024

Tom Curran, Michael Holley, Phil Perry and director Matt Hamachek discuss episodes 3 and 4 of the Dynasty.

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Dynastic postgame show: Breaking down the first two episodes Feb 17, 2024

Tom Curran, Phil Perry, Michael Holley, and Jeff Benedict break down the first two episodes of Apple TV+’s ‘The Dynasty’

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Dynasty director goes deep on difficulty of Bill Belichick interviews Feb 15, 2024

Tom Curran and Phil Perry talk with Matt Hamacheck, Director of Apple TV’s 10-part series ‘The Dynasty’. What will we learn from the first two episodes that will air Friday?

7:00-Matt Hamacheck on creating ‘The Dynasty’

17:30-How Super Bowl LI changed everything

24:30-How difficult was it to interview Bill Belichick?

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The "FIND THE GUY" vs. "BUILD THE TEAM" argument Feb 14, 2024

What’s the best blueprint for the Patriots to follow? Tom Curran and Phil Perry debate what the right move is.

1:00-Is Brock Purdy enough to win a Super Bowl?

14:00-Can the Patriots follow the Bengals’ blueprint?

25:30-Why waiting another year to draft a QB does not make sense

34:00-Making sense of the Patriots waiting until after the draft to hire a personnel lead

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Edelman on Pats and Belichick: "Sometime things have to come to an end" Feb 09, 2024

Julian Edelman joins Tom Curran to discuss Bill Belichick and the Patriots' QB situation. Later on, Phil and Tom break down Robert Kraft's spending comments and what the team will do with the coaching budget now that Belichick is gone.

1:00 - 1-on-1 with Julian Edelman

5:00 - Breaking down Robert Kraft's spending comments

15:00 - What will happen with the coaching budget?

23:00 - Will the Patriots officially name a GM?

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Mike Lombardi on the Patriots rebuild, Eliot Wolf, and Mac Jones Feb 09, 2024

Tom E. Curran is joined by former NFL executive (including the Patriots from 2014-2016) Mike Lombardi to discuss what went wrong with the Patriots and their path back to contention moving forward.

(1:30) His recap of his Felger & Mazz appearance; talking Brady vs Belichick

(5:55) How long will the rebuild take

(9:50) Thoughts on Eliot Wolf

(10:40) What would he do with the 3rd pick

(11:30) You'll lose the team if you go back to Mac

(14:30) Which veteran QB should the Pats bring in

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Mike Florio on the State of the Patriots Feb 08, 2024

Tom E. Curran sits down with Mike Florio of NBC's Sunday Night Football and Pro Football Talk to discuss the state of the Patriots with their extremely busy offseason so far. Also, a clip from "The Next Pats Podcast" interview with ESPN analyst Dan Orlovsky.

(1:00) Does the NFL miss the "big bad" Patriots?

(2:45) Surprised Bill Belichick remains unemployed

(7:30) What went wrong with Mac Jones

(8:30) How long will the Patriots rebuild take?

(9:30) Should New England trade down from the 3rd pick in the NFL Draft?

(11:00) Where does Belichick go next year?

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It looks like the Patriots are in the hands of Eliot Wolf Feb 08, 2024

Tom E. Curran and Phil Perry discuss Eliot Wolf's role in the Patriots organization. Plus, Gronk stops by and then Tom talks with Boston Marathon bombing survivor, Marc Fucarile.

1:30 - Eliot Wolf's imprint in New England

12:00 - What's the plan at QB?

16:00 - Gronk talks Chiefs dynasty and Bill Belichick

19:30 - Boston Marathon bombing survivor Marc Fucarile shares his message and talks about the MARC Network

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Kendrick Bourne says he wants to stay in New England Feb 07, 2024

Kendrick Bourne joins Tom E. Curran from Radio Row to discuss his future in New England, Jerod Mayo and Mac Jones.

1:30 - Why Kendrick Bourne wants to return to New England

3:30 - How will Jerod Mayo do as head coach?

7:00 - What should the Patriots do at QB?

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The case for the Patriots trading down Feb 06, 2024

Tom Curran and Phil Perry are live from radio row in Las Vegas. The guys welcome in Eric Eager and former NFL GM Thomas Dimitroff, both now of Sumer Sports, to debate whether or not the Patriots should trade down from third overall in this spring’s NFL Draft. Then the guys talk more with Thomas Dimitroff about whether he’d be interested in a return to New England, the value of a football ‘overlord’ for a franchise and if he thinks Bill Belichick will be coaching in 2025.

1:00- Making the case for and against the Patriots trading out of the third overall pick

17:00- Would Thomas Dimitroff have any interest in returning to Foxboro?

18:55- Why Thomas thinks there’s value to a franchise ‘football overlord’ and how it can be done correctly

24:05- How do Jerod Mayo and the Patriots prevent there from being too extreme of a culture change going forward?

27:15- Why didn’t things work out between Bill Belichick and the Falcons? Will Belichick be coaching in 2025?

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Rapid reaction to Patriots hiring Alex Van Pelt as their new offensive coordinator Feb 02, 2024

The Patriots have hired Alex Van Pelt as their new offensive coordinator. Tom Curran and Phil Perry discuss the move and what it means for the offense.

1:00-Getting to know Alex Van Pelt

7:00-How does this change the QB conversation for the Draft?

18:00-What is the role of Eliot Wolf in this?

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Just how long with this Patriots rebuild take? Feb 01, 2024

Are the Patriots not ready to draft a QB third overall? When will we know who the new OC will be? Tom Curran and Phil Perry debate it all!

1:00- Just how long will this Patriots rebuild take?

7:00-Are the Patriots not ready to draft a QB third overall?

22:30-Is it looking likely that Nick Caley will be the new OC?

26:00-Reaction to Bill Belichick not having a coaching job

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Mac Jones’ QB coach explains what went wrong with Patriots Jan 29, 2024

Tom Curran talks with QB coach Joe Dickinson, who has worked with Mac Jones for 14 years. How did a good player turn so bad? What’s the future for Mac?

6:00-What led to the decline in play from Mac?

14:30-What stood out on Mac’s interceptions last season?

25:30-How much did coaching contribute to his struggles?

28:30-Why didn’t it work better with Bill O’Brien?

36:00-Mac's relationship with Bill Belichick

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Former NFL GM Mark Dominik weighs in on Patriots’ power structure, OC search Jan 25, 2024

What are the next steps for the Patriots and how urgently do they need to act? Tom Curran talks with former Buccaneers GM Mark Dominik about the priorities for Jerod Mayo and the Patriots.

1:00-What the Patriots need to do to set Jerod Mayo up for success

22:30-Why does Atlanta have cold feet with Belichick?

26:30-Mark Dominik on the next steps for Mayo and the Patriots

39:30-How important is it for one person to have final say?

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Josh Uche weighs in on Mayo hiring, future with Patriots Jan 23, 2024

Tom Curran and Phil Perry react to Jerod Mayo saying the Patriots are ready to ‘burn some cash’ in free agency. Who can they target? Later, we go 1-on-1 with Josh Uche about his mindset about going into free agency, and why he wants to stay with the Patriots.

1:00-Jerod Mayo says Patriots are ready to spend!

8:00-What should the Patriots be looking for in their new OC?

16:00-If you could have any QB in the draft, who would it be and why?

33:30-Josh Uche 1-on-1

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Jerod Mayo intro goes heavy on culture, light on football Jan 18, 2024

The Patriots officially have a new head coach in Jerod Mayo. Tom Curran and Phil Perry break down what we learned from the introductory press conference. Later, Phil Perry goes 1-on-1 with Jerod.

2:00-Jerod Mayo makes it clear he doesn’t want to be Bill Belichick

11:00-Who will have final say in Foxboro?

15:30-What role will Robyn Glaser have?

25:30-Jerod Mayo 1-on-1

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What’s Jerod Mayo’s to-do list 1-5? Jan 16, 2024

What should Jerod Mayo’s biggest priority be? Tom Curran and Phil Perry discuss his to-do list and how quickly things need to happen.

1:00-What should be Jerod Mayo’s biggest priority?

8:00-Analyzing the second priority for Mayo

22:30-Likely landing spots for Bill Belichick

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A surreal day for Patriots as Belichick era ends Jan 12, 2024

The Bill Belichick era in New England is officially over. Tom Curran and Phil Perry discuss what they saw and heard from Robert Kraft and Belichick on Thursday.

2:30-Bill Belichick’s opening statement

17:45-Mac Jones WAS Bill Belichick’s pick after all?

22:30-Robert Kraft on why it was time to part ways

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Will Mike Vrabel alter the Patriots succession plan for Belichick? Jan 10, 2024

Does Mike Vrabel throw a wrench in the Jerod Mayo succession plan? How long until we find out Bill Belichick’s fate? Tom Curran and Phil Perry discuss that and much more!

1:00-Will the Patriots be interested in Mike Vrabel?

2:00-Why the Bill Belichick decision could be taking longer than expected

8:30-Belichick makes it clear he has a contract, and he’s not scared to use it!

18:00-Why the Falcons make the most sense for Belichick

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A long look at the end game for the Patriots Jan 08, 2024

Tom Curran and Phil Perry debate what’s next for Bill Belichick and the Patriots.

1:00-Looking back at what went wrong for Bill Belichick and the Patriots

9:00-Phil Perry talks about the atmosphere at Gillette

12:00-Bill Belichick’s comments when asked about his future

17:30-Why was Mac Jones the third-string QB?

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Devin McCourty goes deep on Patriots at crossroads Jan 04, 2024

Tom Curran talks with Devin McCourty about the state of the Patriots as they head into the final game of the regular season. They discuss the possibility that Sunday is Bill Belichick’s last game as Patriots head coach, Jerod Mayo the leader, and why tanking in Week 18 is not an option for Belichick and his team.

1:30-Has Belichick shown enough to get another chance?

8:30-What we learned from the development of Mac Jones

22:00-Can Jerod Mayo fix the offense?

27:30-Why Mayo is ready to be a head coach in the NFL

42:00-Dev's take on tanking

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Hot start to a wild week for the Patriots Jan 02, 2024

Welcome to a weird week! Draft positioning. Mess of players who have contracts expiring. Direction of the franchise. And Bill Belichick’s future. Tom Curran and Phil Perry get you prepped for it all.

4:30-Can Bill talk Robert Kraft into giving him another shot?

15:30-Has this team indicated it’s on the cusp of being competent?

22:30-Jerod Mayo reacts to reports that he’s rubbed people the wrong way

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Too many ‘ifs and buts’ as Patriots busted by Bills Jan 01, 2024

Turnovers prove costly as Patriots suffer their 12th loss of the season. Tom Curran and Phil Perry give their observations from the loss to Buffalo.

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A deep dive on Bill Belichick’s case to remain with the Patriots Dec 28, 2023

If Bill Belichick wants to stay with the Patriots, what can he do to make the Kraft’s change their minds? Tom Curran and Phil Perry do a deep dive into all the options.

1:00-Bill Belichick’s case to remain with the Patriots

5:30-How important is it for Belichick to show humility?

10:30- How much can Bill blame Mac Jones for the offensive struggles?

14:30-Will Belichick appeal to the sentiment of Robert Kraft?

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Resilient Bailey Zappe is making his case for... something Dec 26, 2023

Just how good can Bailey Zappe be after improving to 4-2 as a starter? Tom Curran and Phil Perry break down the Patriots’ win over Denver and what’s next for the team.

1:00-Bailey Zappe is making his case for... something

9:00-How did Zappe’s performance stack up with performances of last two years?

16:30-If you draft a QB, do you want Zappe as the mentor?

24:00-What does it mean that Kraft hasn’t met with Belichick yet?

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Who are the 20 best Patriots on the current roster? Dec 21, 2023

Tom Curran and Phil Perry do a deep dive on the Patriots roster. Which players do we want back next season? Later, Chris Berman joins to talk about how jarring the Patriots’ struggles have been under Bill Belichick this season.

1:00-Who are the 20 best Patriots on the current roster?

24:00-Patriots-Broncos preview

30:30-Interview with Chris Berman

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Have injuries been the driving cause behind the Patriots' plummet? Dec 19, 2023

Tom Curran and Phil Perry discuss the arguments Bill Belichick could make to explain the team’s struggles this season to Robert Kraft and then debate whether ownership is headed towards a ‘worst case scenario’ with how it handles moving on from Belichick.

1:00- Is Bill setting up injury issues this season as the reason behind the team’s struggles on the field?

6:40- Does Belichick deserve credit for player development this year? Can you really say the team is moving in the right direction?

10:45- Is Bill Belichick still the best coach in the league? Is strategy and game-planning enough?

21:10- Are the Patriots headed towards the worst case scenario with how they move on from their head coach?

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Same old, same old for Patriots in loss to Chiefs Dec 18, 2023

Tom Curran and Phil Perry break down the Patriots’ 27-17 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs. Has Bailey shown enough to be the backup next year?

1:00-Takeaways from the loss

8:00-The case for Bailey Zappe to be backup next season

23:00-Did this game change the future of Bill Belichick?

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Is the decision to move on from Bill Belichick next season final? Dec 14, 2023

Is it set in stone that Bill Belichick will not be back next season? Is Jerod Mayo the heir apparent? Tom Curran and Phil Perry debate whether winning would change Robert Kraft’s decision.

1:30-Is moving on from Bill Belichick a final decision? What if they keep winning?

9:30-The case for Jerod Mayo to be the heir apparent

24:30-Is Malik Cunningham’s departure indicative of Bill Belichick’s future?

33:30-Chiefs-Patriots preview

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Julian Edelman on Mac Jones, Bill Belichick and what’s next for the Patriots Dec 12, 2023

Tom Curran and Phil Perry debate whether Bill Belichick’s “old school” coaching style works with today’s players. Later, we catch up with Julian Edelman to get his thoughts on the current state of the Patriots.

1:30-The Patriots have a top 3 pick. How important to the franchise should the care and feeding of the new QB be?

9:00-Does the “old school” coaching style work with today’s players?

28:30-Julian Edelman interview

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Patriots win, Zappe shines; does this change any trajectories? Dec 08, 2023

The Patriots defeated the Steelers 21-18 on “Thursday Night Football”, but what does it all mean?! Tom Curran and Phil Perry break down the win and how it impacts the future of the team.

:30-The Patriots get the win, but what does it all mean?!

1:30-How does this win change the Bill Belichick conversation?

4:30-Grading Bailey Zappe’s performance

8:00-Why wait to make the switch from Mac to Zappe?

28:00-What do you expect out of the final four games?

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Patriots have holes everywhere, not just quarterback Dec 05, 2023

Is there any chance Bill Belichick will be fired mid-season? How in the world can the Patriots’ offense be fixed by next season? Tom Curran and Phil Perry discuss that and much more.

1:30-Pros and cons of firing Bill Belichick mid-season

7:30-Ranking the most chaotic offensive positions

16:30-Should Mac Jones be the backup next season?

21:30-What's the safest position to draft in the top 10?

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Did the Patriots get any ‘Bailey bump’ vs Chargers? Dec 04, 2023

Tom Curran and Phil Perry react to the Patriots’ 6-0 loss to the Chargers. Did Bailey Zappe give the offense a better chance than Mac Jones?

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Trading Bill Belichick? It’s a lot more complicated than you think Nov 30, 2023

Bill Belichick, the future head coach of the Chargers? NOT SO FAST! Tom Curran and Phil Perry debate how Belichick's departure will go down. Later, we discuss how Bailey Zappe and Malik Cunningham could be used against the Chargers.

2:30- How will Belichick's departure from the Patriots go down?

10:00-How picky will Belichick be?

18:30-Revisiting Bill Belichick stepping down as coach of the Jets

25:00-What we want to see from Zappe on Sunday

30:00-Will Malik Cunningham get playing time?

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Bill O’Brien goes deep on what’s ailing Mac and who should take blame Nov 28, 2023

Bill O’Brien spoke with reporters on Tuesday and went into detail on the struggles of the Patriots’ offense this season. Tom Curran and Phil Perry discuss what we learned, and O’Brien’s future with the Patriots.

1:00-What will the QB plan be this week?

4:30-Did players know who was starting last week?

18:30-Would Bill O’Brien deem Mac Jones fixable?

23:00-The argument to start Bailey Zappe the rest of the season

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Patriots give off disengaged vibe in loss to Giants Nov 27, 2023

The Patriots bench Mac Jones for Bailey Zappe in their loss to the New York Giants. Tom Curran and Phil Perry break down where the Patriots go from here.

10:00-The Patriots have to be out on Mac Jones....sooner rather than later

13:30-Has Bill Belichick checked out?

23:00-Who starts next week?

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Bill Belichick’s QB strategy seems to be “embrace the chaos” Nov 22, 2023

Tom Curran and Phil Perry try to make sense of who will start at QB against the Giants on Sunday. Where will the team find motivation for the rest of the season?

1:00-The latest on the starting QB

9:00-How do you game plan without a QB decision?

11:00-Finding motivation for the rest of the season

18:30-Looking ahead to QB options in the draft

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What’s the Patriots’ next move at QB? Nov 16, 2023

Tom Curran and Phil Perry try to make sense of who Bill Belichick will start following the bye week. How much blame does Bill deserve for the Patriots’ QB conundrum we are in?

1:00-Reaction to Mac Jones taking first-team reps on Wednesday

3:30-Would it hurt Bill Belichick’s resume to start Bailey Zappe?

9:00-Impact of Mac losing the locker room

19:00-Let's talk 2024 NFL Draft!

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Jason McCourty: ‘I don't see how you go back to Mac Jones’ Nov 14, 2023

Jason McCourty had a front row seat in Germany to watch the Patriots lose to the Colts. Tom Curran talks with the former Patriot to get his take on what’s next for Bill Belichick and Mac Jones.

1:00-Jason McCourty on the state of the Patriots

7:30-Patriots plan for Mac Jones was a ‘recipe for disaster’

19:00-Best defense for Bill Belichick to stay

26:00-No going back to Mac after what happened in Germany

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Was Sunday Mac’s last dance as Patriots QB? Nov 13, 2023

Tom Curran and Phil Perry react to the Patriots’ loss to the Colts in Germany. Have the Patriots hit rock bottom?

1:00-Patriots reach a new low in Germany

4:30-How much blame does Mac Jones deserve?

6:30-Who starts at QB for the rest of the season?

16:30-Why has there been no urgency for change?

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HOF Exec Bill Polian pushes back on Belichick’s exit being ‘inevitable’ Nov 09, 2023

Tom Curran talks with Bill Polian to get his perspective on the state of the New England Patriots. Is it really inevitable that Bill Belichick is fired?

3:30-Bill Polian on the state of the Patriots

9:00-Is Bill Belichick the right guy for a reset?

19:00-Polian on why a Belichick firing is not inevitable

23:00-Making the case to stick with Mac Jones

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Kevin Clark on the ‘heartbreaking’ state of the Patriots Nov 07, 2023

Tom Curran and Phil Perry talk with Kevin Clark to get a national perspective of what’s going

on with the Patriots. Is it becoming clear Belichick should not be coaching the team next season?

1:30-Bill Belichick “running out of ideas” breaks Kevin Clark’s heart

7:00-Is the Brady vs. Belichick debate over?

11:00-Possible landing spots for Belichick

19:00-How can the Patriots innovate their offense?

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Another home loss for the Patriots and feeling of doom deepens Nov 06, 2023

Mac Jones' late interception sealed the Patriots stunning loss to the Washington Commanders. Tom Curran and Phil Perry break down the loss and what’s next for the Patriots.

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How do the Patriots play the course for 2024 at head coach and quarterback? Nov 02, 2023

Tom Curran talks with Domonique Foxworth about the national perspective of Bill Belichick and the Patriots. Later, Phil Perry joins to debate whether Josh McDaniels would return to New England, and whether it’s time for the Patriots move on from their style of offense.

1:00-Should we trust Bill Belichick to rebuild the Patriots?

12:30-Is Mac Jones worth fixing?

20:00-Belichick insists personnel assistants handle bulk of trade deadline work

30:00-What would it take for Josh McDaniels to return?

35:00-Is it time to move on from the Patriots’ style of offense?

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Trade deadline passes quietly for Patriots; maybe too quiet... Oct 31, 2023

The Patriots stood pat at the trade deadline... so what does it mean? Tom E. Curran and Phil Perry break it all down. Plus, what does the future look like for Bill Belichick?

5:30 - Breaking down the Patriots' decision to stand pat at the trade deadline

11:00 - What will the Patriots' 2024 offseason approach be?

16:00 - How much does Robert Kraft care about fans' opinions of the team?

21:00 - Would the Patriots ever trade Bill Belichick?

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Patriots outsmarted and outclassed by Tua and Dolphins Oct 30, 2023

Tom Curran and Phil Perry break down the Patriots’ 31-17 loss to the Miami Dolphins. How will this game impact what the team does at the trade deadline?

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Can the Patriots stand up to Tua and the Miami heat? Oct 26, 2023

Coming off their biggest win of the season, can the Patriots pull off another upset on Sunday? Tom Curran, Phil Perry and Mike Kadlick of WEEI break down what it’s going to take for the Patriots to beat the Dolphins.

3:00-Can Mac Jones repeat last week’s performance?

6:00-Best way to attack the Dolphins’ defense

9:00-Concern with who gets reps at WR?

17:00-How long does the momentum from last week last?

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How the Patriots can pull a Miami miracle vs. Dolphins Oct 24, 2023

Bring on the Dolphins! Tom Curran talks with Omar Kelly to get a Miami perspective on Sunday’s matchup. Later, Phil Perry joins to discuss how the Patriots’ win over the Bills changes the season.

3:00-Omar Kelly on Dolphins’ mentality coming off a loss to the Eagles

4:30-How will Bill Belichick slow down Miami’s offense?

8:00-Can the Patriots offense get to 20 against Miami?

22:00-How can Mac Jones build off his last performance?

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Six reasons the Patriots pulled an upset over the Bills Oct 22, 2023

Tom Curran and Phil Perry react to the Patriots’ 29-25 win over the Buffalo Bills. What are the top reasons they won? How sustainable is this performance?

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A GM’s perspective on the thorny questions facing the Patriots Oct 19, 2023

The NFL trade deadline is approaching, and the Patriots are looking at a possible 1-7. What should the Patriots do at the trade deadline? Tom Curran and Phil Perry talk with former NFL GM Rick Spielman to discuss what’s next for the Patriots.

1:00-Rick Spielman on how a GM decides what to do at the trade deadline

9:00-How the Patriots should move forward with Mac Jones

16:00-Could the Patriots target a QB in the draft?

22:00-Should Malik Cunningham get playing time?

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Do the Patriots have a core they can count on for the future? Oct 17, 2023

After three straight losses, Tom Curran and Phil Perry debate what’s next for the Patriots. What’s the future for Mac Jones? Is there a core the Patriots can build off in 2024?

2:00-Did the Patriots do all they could to maximize Mac Jones?

9:30-What's the QB plan going forward?

15:00-How much blame does Bill Belichick put on himself?

18:30-Do the Patriots have a core they can count on for the future?

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After the Patriots loss to Raiders, is the reality of a lost season sinking in? Oct 16, 2023

Tom Curran and Phil Perry break down the Patriots loss to the Raiders. What’s next for the Patriots after losing three straight games?

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Do the Patriots have enough to actually fix Mac Jones? Oct 12, 2023

Phil Perry joins Tom Curran to look deeper into the root causes of Mac Jones’ struggles and if the Patriots even have the pieces in place to fix those issues. Then, Tom welcomes in Mike Florio to discuss the dysfunction in Foxboro and where things are headed for Bill Belichick and Robert Kraft.

2:46 – Phil and Tom break down Mac’s issues and how solvable, if at all, they are this season

15:05- How do the Pats slow down Maxx Crosby on Sunday?

18:45- Are the Raiders issues on offense caused by the same thing impacting the Patriots – an outdated scheme?

27:00- Mike Florio explains why he ranked the Patriots last in the NFL in this week’s power rankings and discusses the overall dysfunction in New England

31:50- Is the writing on the wall for the end of the Belichick era in New England? How many teams would be interested in him if he became available?

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Jakobi Meyers is symbolic of where Bill Belichick and the Patriots have gone wrong Oct 10, 2023

Tom Curran explains why the decision to move on from Jakobi Meyers is symbolic of where Bill Belichick and the Patriots have gone wrong over the last few seasons. Then, Curran welcomes in Phil Perry to discuss where the team stands as they look to ‘start all over’ after their shutout loss against the Saints.

1:00- The decision to move on from Jakobi Meyers is symbolic of where the Patriots have gone wrong in recent seasons

5:50- Tom and Phil break down why Belichick’s inability, or unwillingness, to be able to identify a good offensive player at this point in his career is the root cause of the team’s problems

8:30- What does it actually mean to ‘start all over’ mid-way through the season?

16:50- What changes can realistically be made to save this season?

23:35- What should Robert Kraft do? How should the team handle the rest of the season and going forward beyond that?

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Time to sit Mac Jones? Oct 08, 2023

Tom Curran and Phil Perry debate what’s next for the Patriots after their 34-0 loss to the Saints.

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How does Mac Jones turn the page and where are the Patriots two years from now? Oct 05, 2023

Tom Curran welcomes in Andrew Callahan to dive deep into what went wrong for Mac Jones on Sunday vs. the Cowboys and if the problems we’ve seen over the past three seasons with him are fixable or not. Then, the two look into their crystal balls and discuss what has to happen for Mac, Bill Belichick or neither to be with the team in 2025.

3:10- Curran and Callahan discuss what is going on with Mac and if Sunday’s performance was an aberration

6:15- How much of this is on the quarterback and how much is on how Belichick has built this offense the past three years?

13:15- -Why those still suffering from ‘Zappe fever’ shouldn’t be looking at Sunday as an opportunity for a victory lap

18:21- Is it still only a matter of time before Bill O’Brien and the offense figure things out, or is this a lost cause?

23:23- Looking into the crystal ball: what has to happen over the next two years for Mac, Belichick, or neither to still be in New England in 2025?

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For Mac Jones, the path back to Belichick's favor? First, do no harm Oct 03, 2023

Where do the Patriots go from here? Tom Curran talks with Taylor Kyles of CLNS to break down what went wrong against the Cowboys. Later, Rich Eisen gives a national perspective of the blowout loss.

3:30-Breaking down what went wrong for Mac Jones against Dallas

9:30-What will it take for Mac to bounce back?

14:30-Bad loss or is this who the Patriots are?

35:00-Interview with Rich Eisen

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Patriots are at an organization-wide crossroads after loss to Cowboys Oct 02, 2023

Tom Curran breaks down the Patriots’ loss to the Cowboys. Who is to blame for the lack of offense? How can Mac Jones bounce back from being benched?

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How the Patriots can flip the script vs. Cowboys, plus Keegan Bradley on Pats, Ryder Cup snub Sep 28, 2023

Tom Curran and Phil Perry break down the Patriots’ upcoming matchup against the Cowboys. Can the Patriots adapt on offense to put up more points? Later, Tom talks with PGA professional Keegan Bradley about being a die-hard Patriots fan.

2:00-Can the Patriots’ offense adapt?

9:00-How the Patriots should use Zeke and Stevenson

15:30-How beatable are the Cowboys?

19:00-Interview with Keegan Bradley

24:00-Keegan urges fans to give Belichick a break!

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Would the Patriots be scared of facing their own offense? Sep 26, 2023

Tom Curran and Phil Perry debate how the Patriots’ defense would feel about facing their own offense. Later, Tom talks with Todd Archer of ESPN to get a Dallas perspective of the Cowboys’ start to their season.

7:30- Are the Patriots facing the same defenses? Two high-safeties? Or are teams just not scared?

11:00- How can the Patriots get faster on offense?

13:00-Would the Patriots be scared of facing their own offense?

17:00-Todd Archer on the Cowboys

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Patriots escape NY with win they had to have Sep 24, 2023

The Patriots held off the Jets to earn their first victory of the year. Tom Curran and Phil Perry break down the game and discuss how the Patriots can build off the win.

4:30-How relieved was the locker room after the win?

6:45-Was this game closer than necessary?

9:00-Dominant performance by the Patriots’ defense

17:00-Who should be the go-to guy on offense?

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Chris Long says elements are there for Patriots to get right in ‘23 Sep 21, 2023

Tom Curran talks with Chris Long about his impressions of the Patriots through their first two games. Should Patriots fans be more optimistic? What will it take to keep Bill off the hot seat?

1:30-Chris Long a big fan of Keion White

4:30-Has the offense improved since last season?

9:00-Should Bill Belichick be on the hot seat?

18:30-Mentality of a locker room after an 0-2 start

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Patriots face a sticky challenge in must-win vs Jets Sep 19, 2023

What will it take for the Patriots to get their first win? Tom Curran and Phil Perry preview the upcoming Week 3 matchup against the Jets. Later, Colin Cowherd gives a national perspective of Bill Belichick and the Patriots.

4:00-Don’t count the Jets as a layup!

8:30-Patriots need to lean into the hurry-up offense

15:00-What will it take to go on a run?

21:00-Colin Cowherd on the national view of the Patriots

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Patriots’ self-inflicted wounds doom them vs. Dolphins Sep 18, 2023

Tom Curran and Phil Perry give their takeaways from the Patriots’ 24-17 loss to the Miami Dolphins.

:30-Revoke the moral victory from Week 1!

6:30-This game shows why you need to invest in talent on offense

13:00-Grading the Patriots’ defensive performance

16:00- Why “bench” Demario Douglas?

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Inside the numbers on Mac Jones vs. Tua Tagovailoa with Mike Sando Sep 14, 2023

Which QB would you rather have, Tua or Mac? Tom Curran talks with Mike Sando of The Athletic to break down the numbers on which QB has the brighter NFL future. Also, we break down the landscape of the AFC after Week 1.

2:00-Which QB would you rather have, Tua or Mac?

8:00-Mike Sando breaks down his QB tier system

20:00-How did the AFC landscape change after Week 1?

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Taking stock of radical changes in AFC East Sep 12, 2023

Tom E. Curran and Phil Perry react to Aaron Rodgers' injury and discuss how this changes the landscape of the AFC East. They also preview the Patriots' Week 2 matchup against the Dolphins.

:30 - How does Aaron Rodgers' injury change things for the Patriots and the rest of the division?

15:00 - Why you should be optimistic about the Patriots moving forward

22:30 - Which team has the scarier offense, Miami or Philly?

26:00 - Grading Mac Jones' Week 1 performance

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There’s so much upside in Patriots season-opening loss to the Eagles Sep 11, 2023

The Patriots lost to the Eagles 25-20 in their first game of the 2023 season. Tom Curran and Phil Perry give their takeaways from the game and discuss how the Patriots can build off the positive.

1:00-The bright side of the loss

6:30-Are the Patriots better than people thought?

9:20-Is Mac being too hard on himself?

18:30-What did we learn from the defense?

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What do the Patriots have to do to upset the Eagles? Sep 07, 2023

Tom Curran and Phil Perry talk with Dave Zangaro of NBC Sports Philadelphia to preview the upcoming Eagles vs. Patriots matchup. Do the Eagles have a weakness that the Patriots can exploit?

2:00-Where are the Eagles vulnerable?

3:30-Is the Eagles pass rush still diabolical?

8:30-Expect the Eagles to stay aggressive on 4th down

13:00-Philly loses this game if...

19:00-Just how good will the Patriots’ defense be?

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Legal expert explains why case against Jack Jones was easy to defend Sep 06, 2023

Legal analyst Greg Henning joins Tom E. Curran for an emergency Patriots Talk Podcast after gun charges against CB Jack Jones were dropped. Greg breaks down why this was likely an easy case to defend and explains that cases like this are more common than most people realize.

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7:30 - How often do cases like this happen?

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AFC East roundtable: Where do Mac, BB and Pats rank in the division in rivals' eyes? Sep 05, 2023

We go around the AFC East to find out what the division rivals are saying about the Patriots. Sal Maiorana tells us all about the Bills, Rich Cimini talks Aaron Rodgers and the Jets, and Omar Kelly gives us a Dolphins perspective.

2:00-Is anyone in the AFC afraid of the Patriots?

4:00-Ranking the QBs

7:00-Is Belichick still the best coach in the AFC East?

17:00-Biggest concerns for each AFC team

27:30-Irrelevant questions with Mike Gesicki

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Panthers insider explains why QB Matt Corral was available to Patriots Aug 31, 2023

Tom E. Curran is joined by The Athletic's Joe Person to discuss the Patriots' newest QB, Matt Corral. He explains why Corral was available to the Pats and how good of a player he is right now.

00:30 - Why was Matt Corral available?

2:30 - How good of a player is he?

6:00 - Could Corral ascend enough to one day make Mac Jones superfluous?

9:15 - What was the pitch to Corral?

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Matt Light weighs in on prospects for the Patriots and Mac Jones in ‘23 Aug 31, 2023

Tom Curran talks with Matt Light to get his assessment of the 2023 Patriots. How can Bill Belichick adapt to win in today’s NFL?

1:00-How Patriots’ locker room has changed

15:30-How Bill Belichick has changed throughout the years

20:30-Light's assessment of the 2023 Patriots

25:00-Can Belichick adapt to win in today’s NFL?

35:00-Thoughts on Mac Jones’ antics from last year

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Patriots waive Zappe, so who backs up Mac? Aug 29, 2023

Tom Curran and Phil Perry react to the roster moves by the Patriots at Tuesday’s deadline. Why did the team release Bailey Zappe and what is the plan?

:30-Why release Bailey Zappe and what’s the plan?

4:00-Could the Patriots trade for a backup QB?

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Should Patriots sound the backup alarm on Bailey Zappe? Aug 26, 2023

Tom Curran and Phil Perry give their takeaways from the Patriots final preseason game.

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Devin McCourty talks Christian Gonzalez potential; why he sees a BIG year for Kendrick Bourne Aug 23, 2023

Phil Perry talks with Devin McCourty to discuss his expectations for the Patriots heading into the 2023 season. How does he feel about the Patriots offense? What are his first impressions of Christian Gonzalez?

2:30-Devin McCourty panic meter for the offensive line

4:30-Is Devin encouraged by what he’s seen from the offense?

6:30- Big year for Kendrick Bourne?

12:00-Impressions of Christian Gonzalez

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Postgame reaction to Isaiah Bolden’s serious injury and the good and bad from Patriots-Packers Aug 20, 2023

Tom Curran and Phil Perry break down what we learned from the Patriots' second preseason game, which was suspended early in the fourth quarter after rookie Isaiah Bolden was stretchered off due to injury.

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Patriots sizzle on day 2 of joint practices; who sizzled the most? Aug 17, 2023

Tom Curran and Taylor Kyles of CLNS give you a post-practice breakdown of what they saw between the Patriots and the Packers. Later, Phil Perry joins to discuss how the team can build off the positive signs from Thursday.

1:00-What have we seen from the Patriots offense?

4:30-Ezekiel Elliott heavily involved

9:00-Did the Patriots get their swagger back a little?

12:30-Fights break out!

18:30-The value of Jabrill Peppers

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Zeke, Malik and a huge week in Green Bay Aug 15, 2023

Tom Curran and Andrew Callahan come to you live from outside of Lambeau Field to preview the Patriots upcoming joint practices with the Green Bay Packers. Later, we catch up with Jabrill Peppers for some irrelevant questions.

1:00-Impact of Ezekiel Elliott

5:00-Why move on from Damien Harris?

7:00-TE depth concerns with Mike Gesicki injury?

8:30-What to do with Malik Cunningham

17:30-Irrelevant questions with Jabrill Peppers

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Malik Cunningham steals show, what does it mean? Aug 11, 2023

Football is back! Tom Curran and Phil Perry break down what we learned from the Patriots first preseason game.

1:30-Having a responsible Malik Cunningham conversation

4:30-The future of Bailey Zappe

7:30-Time to build around a mobile QB?

16:00-Concerns about the RB room

17:30-Rapid fire impressions

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Patriots ahead of schedule heading into preseason opener? Aug 08, 2023

Tom Curran and Phil Perry break down the state of the New England Patriots as they prepare for their first preseason game against the Houston Texans. Which players are we looking forward to seeing on Thursday? Later, we catch up with Kendrick Bourne for some “irrelevant questions”

:30-Bailey Zappe says Patriots offense is about ‘80 percent’ installed

4:30-Reaction to Patriots signing Trey Flowers

6:30-Texans-Patriots preseason preview

15:00-Irrelevant questions with Kendrick Bourne

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Jack Jones makes an unplanned exit from Patriots practice Aug 03, 2023

Tom Curran and Phil Perry break down the latest from Patriots training camp. What caused Jack Jones’ abrupt departure from practice? What positive signs are we seeing from the offense?

1:00-Making sense of Jack Jones’ departure

9:00-Offensive improvements evident in past two practices

16:00-No signs of a QB competition

21:30-Where have we seen the influence of Bill O'Brien?

24:30-WR stock up, stock down

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Depth concerns already deepening for Patriots offense Jul 31, 2023

Tom Curran and Phil Perry break down what they saw in the Patriots first padded practice at training camp. How much does Cole Strange’s injury highlight the depth concerns on this team? How interested should the Patriots be in Ezekiel Elliott?

3:00-Cole Strange suffers apparent leg injury

4:30-Cause for concern with OL depth?

13:30-Making the case to go get Ezekiel Elliott

19:30-Other training camp observations

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Patriots spending decisions have become impossible to explain Jul 27, 2023

Day 2 of training camp is in the books! Tom Curran and Phil Perry break down what they saw from Mac Jones and the offense. They also debate why the Patriots didn’t go all in on DeAndre Hopkins, and how interested they are in Dalvin Cook.

1:00-Impact of a ‘no drama’ camp

5:00-Impressions of the offense on day 2

14:00-Patriots spending decisions have become impossible to explain

23:30-Lawrence Guy explains his absence from minicamp

25:30-What did we see from JuJu?

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A Patriots Training Camp Preview Jul 25, 2023

Patriots players reported for Training Camp on Tuesday, and Tom E. Curran and Phil Perry discuss the storylines going into the new season and their reaction to what head coach Bill Belichick said during his first press conference.

(1:30) What to expect as training camp begins. The intensity, schedule, etc.

(4:15) Reaction to Belichick's "no comment" on the Jack Jones arrest for gun charges at Logan Airport in June

(7:00) Belichick on Lawrence Guy, and his unhappiness with his contract

(10:00) What to make of the wide receivers in camp after not signing DeAndre Hopkins. Also, could the Patriots bring in Leonard Fournette?

(14:45) Phil wonders if the Patriots are "in it" before the NFL trade deadline, could they take a big swing? Phil is keeping his eye on a certain Las Vegas receiver...

(18:25) What will Tom & Phil be looking for with Mac Jones on the field with new offensive coordinator Bill O'Brien

(20:15) How important is it for 1st-round pick Christian Gonzalez to be "thrown into the fire"?

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Audience participation pod! 18 looming questions heading into Patriots training camp Jul 06, 2023

Tom Curran and Cerrone Battle answer YOUR biggest questions heading into Patriots training camp. Will DeAndre Hopkins or Dalvin Cook be on the team? Was the Patriots’ defense REALLY that good in 2022?

3:00-Cerrone's journey to being a member of the media

19:30-What are the odds the Patriots sign Hopkins or Cook?

24:00-Did we overrate the 2022 Patriots’ defense?

30:00-Who will be the breakthrough player next season?

34:00-Should the Patriots lock up Kyle Dugger long-term?

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How should the Patriots proceed with Jack Jones? Jun 21, 2023

Patriots CB Jack Jones pleads not guilty to nine gun charges, and his lawyer claims he was ‘almost fired’ due to social media response to his arrest. How should the Patriots proceed? Tom Curran and Phil Perry debate what’s next.

1:30-What's the next step for the Patriots?

13:00-Are players not taking Bill Belichick seriously?

20:00-How do current players feel about the situation?

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Offensive tackle is a growing concern for Patriots Jun 13, 2023

Tom Curran and Phil Perry report from Day 2 of Patriots minicamp. We got to see Trent Brown but not for long. How concerning is the tackle position? How good can this defense be?

2:00-Trent Brown sighting!

3:30-Dicey proposition at tackle once again

14:00-What did we see from Calvin Anderson?

15:30-The upside of the 2023 Patriots’ defense

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Slim pickings at WR as Patriots begin minicamp Jun 12, 2023

Tom Curran and Phil Perry report from Day 1 of Patriots minicamp. Who was missing and why? What did Mac Jones and Bill Belichick have to say about DeAndre Hopkins?

1:30-Who didn’t make it and why?

8:30-The reason the Patriots are kicking tires on wideouts is becoming obvious

13:00-Bill Belichick and Mac Jones on DeAndre Hopkins

19:30-Examing the Mac-Belichick relationship

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The perfect DeAndre Hopkins sales pitch from the Patriots Jun 09, 2023

Tom Curran and Phil Perry recap the Patriots’ final OTA practice. They also debate what the perfect sales pitch would be for DeAndre Hopkins.

1:00-Kendrick Bourne is too honest for his own good!

5:00-Is the slate clean heading into 2023?

10:30-What’s your pitch to DeAndre Hopkins?

16:45-Examining potential chemistry between Hopkins and Mac Jones

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Fist flies at Patriots’ OTA! Jun 06, 2023

Things get chippy at Tuesday’s OTAs! Tom Curran and Phil Perry break down what they saw and give their biggest takeaways.

2:00-Fist flies at Patriots’ OTA

14:00-WR absences becoming concerning

16:30-First impressions of Christian Gonzalez

19:30-What are the expectations for Kyle Dugger and Josh Uche?

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Easy to tell who’s running the offense at Patriots’ OTA May 31, 2023

Tom Curran gives his takeaways from the Patriots’ first open OTA practice.

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Who will be the Patriots’ OTA ‘star’ of 2023? May 24, 2023

Tom Curran is joined by Phil Perry, Mike Giardi and Andrew Callahan to preview the Patriots’ upcoming OTAs. What three things are we most interested in seeing? Who will be the ‘star’?

1:30-Three things that pique your interest

9:00-Will Bill Belichick leave Bill O’Brien and the offense alone?

13:00-How can the media give an accurate picture of what goes down at OTAs?

21:00-Mac Jones vs Bailey Zappe

30:00-OTA darling 2023 prediction!

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James White on advice for Mac Jones, the Patriots’ need for a third-down back and MORE! May 16, 2023

Tom Curran talks with former New England Patriots running back and current Miami Heat fan James White. How does he feel about the Heat’s chances against the Celtics? What would his one word of advice be to Mac Jones for this season?

1:00-Does James think the Heat can beat the Celtics?

8:30-White's advice for Mac Jones entering this season

11:30-The Patriots’ need for a third-down back

18:00-White on his decision to retire

27:30-Irrelevant questions

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Ranking the QBs the Patriots will face in ‘23 with Matt Cassel May 10, 2023

The gang is back together! Tom Curran, Phil Perry and Matt Cassel look ahead to the upcoming NFL schedule release. How would you rank the Patriots’ opposing QBs? Plus, Matt Cassel talks about what it’s like being a veteran QB welcoming in a rookie QB.

1:00-Matt Cassel shares some fun stories from working with Dante Scarnecchia

20:30-Rank the Patriots’ opposing QBs this season

25:30-What's it like being a veteran QB competing against a rookie?

30:00-Did Cassel really call Tom “Mr. Brady” at the first practice?!

43:00-How much can the offense really change under Bill O’Brien?

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The hits, misses and unfulfilled wishes from the Patriots’ 2023 draft May 01, 2023

The Patriots 2023 Draft is in the books! What picks did we like, and which did we not? Tom Curran and Phil Perry break it all down.

1:00-Takeaways from the Patriots 2023 draft

3:30-Why didn’t the Patriots trade up?

7:30-What does this draft say about the offense?

19:30-Favorite late-round picks

25:30-What’s the future of Nick Folk?

29:00-Players who will be lamented

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Patriots NFL Draft Day 2: Loving the picks but hating the strategy Apr 29, 2023

Tom Curran and Phil Perry react to the Patriots drafting Keion White and Marte Mapu in the second round of the 2023 NFL Draft.

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Picking Christian Gonzalez 17th overall in the 2023 NFL Draft is DREAM SCENARIO for Patriots Apr 28, 2023

Tom Curran and Phil Perry react to the Patriots drafting Christian Gonzalez with the 17th pick in the 2023 NFL Draft.

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Patriots need to be aggressive Thursday; Greg Cosell gives his top Patriots picks Apr 25, 2023

The draft is almost here! What will the Patriots do at #14? Tom Curran breaks down what he wants to see from the Patriots. Later, Greg Cosell breaks down the 2023 NFL Draft and potential picks for the Patriots.

1:00-Urging the Patriots to be aggressive in the draft

5:00-Three things that would not surprise me!

7:00-Will there be many surprises in the first round?

10:30-What’s the safest pick for the Patriots at #14?

16:30-How good can Bijan Robinson be?

23:30-Evaluating the TE class

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Going deep on 2023 NFL Draft with former NFL executive Thomas Dimitroff Apr 20, 2023

Tom Curran talks with Thomas Dimitroff about how an NFL team prepares for the draft. What’s the draft room like? Which players does Dimitroff like for the Patriots at #14?

1:00-Thomas Dimitroff talks about what the Patriots draft room is like

3:00-How has Bill Belichick’s draft philosophy changed over the years?

6:30-Which players does Dimitroff like for the Patriots at 14?

9:30-Thoughts on drafting a developmental QB

15:00-When does a GM have enough information to make a pick?

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Patriots coaches trumpeting ‘fresh start’ Apr 18, 2023

Patriots coaches met with the media on Tuesday, Tom Curran and Phil Perry give their biggest takeaways from the day.

:30-Bill O’Brien says it’s important to start this year with a clean slate

5:00-What would it take for Bailey Zappe to earn the job?

11:00-What will be the framework of the offense?

15:30-Matt Groh on using O’Brien as a resource for draft prep

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EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: Josh Uche on his breakout season; Patriots offseason Apr 13, 2023

Tom E. Curran and Phil Perry had the opportunity to chat with Patriots linebacker Josh Uche in this week's episode of "Tom Curran's Patriots Talk Podcast".

Here are the details of the conversation with Uche...

(3:00) Changes to his diet that helped him stay healthy this year

(3:45) Going into 2023 in the last year of his contract

(6:00) What's the atmosphere around the team heading into offseason activities

(8:00) How do you make sure the issues in 2022 don't carry over to this season?

(9:00) On Mac Jones trade rumors; lingering issues

(11:00) Who's responsible for keeping the Pats' locker room light?

(11:40) How he sees himself as a potential part of the young core of leaders?

(14:00) How do you replace Devin McCourty, and his impact on him off the field

(15:00) Relationship with Bill Belichick

(18:00) Favorite place to visit in New England

(19:00) Working with Von Miller and other pass-rushers in the offseason

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Look ahead to next year to see who the Patriots will take in the 2023 NFL Draft Apr 11, 2023

What will the Patriots do with the 14th overall pick in the NFL Draft? Tom Curran and Phil Perry break down the options and try to make sense of which position the Patriots will target.

1:00-Will expiring contracts impact what the Patriots do at #14?

7:00-Making the case to keep Josh Uche

16:00-Is OT at #14 looking more unlikely?

20:00-Let's talk tight ends in the draft

30:00-Stop trying to debunk the Patriots shopping Mac Jones

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Can the Patriots stop 2022 from affecting 2023? Apr 06, 2023

Tom Curran and Phil Perry discuss the latest on the Bill Belichick-Mac Jones drama. What will Mac’s demeanor be this season? Is there a chance for a happily ever after?

1:00-What will Mac Jones’ demeanor be in 2023?

8:30-Belichick has been in the same spot at Mac in his career

19:00-Reflecting on Belichick saying “blame me” if offense fails

21:30-Will Mac have to earn the starting job back?

25:00-Is there a chance for a happily ever after?

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Mike Florio discusses his report on the Patriots shopping Mac Jones Apr 04, 2023

Tom Curran and Phil Perry talk with Mike Florio about his report that Bill Belichick has shopped Mac Jones this offseason. Does this mean the Mac Jones era in New England is over?

4:30-When did the rift between Mac Jones and Bill Belichick start?

6:30-Does Bill want it public that he’s shopping Mac?

9:30-Why the 49ers could be interested

12:00-Is the Mac Jones era over?

14:30-Is Lamar Jackson back in play?

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Can the Patriots win AFC East? This expert says definitely yes Mar 30, 2023

Former NFL QB Jim Miller explains why he thinks the Patriots could actually win the AFC East. Later, Tom Curran talks with beat writers from around the AFC East to get the latest on how the Patriots stack up with their competition.

2:00-Jim Miller explains why he thinks the Patriots can win the East

12:00-Is Belichick holding a grudge against Mac Jones?

22:00- Sal Capaccio discusses the state of the Buffalo Bills

30:00- Brian Costello discusses the latest with Aaron Rodgers and the Jets

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Judging the Patriots future after Robert Kraft and Bill Belichick NFL owners meetings comments Mar 28, 2023

Robert Kraft and Bill Belichick met with reporters on Monday at the NFL owners meetings. What did we learn? Tom Curran breaks it all down.

2:00-How much pressure is on Bill?

5:00-Does everyone believe in Mac Jones?

11:30-What's the plan for Jerod Mayo?

15:30-Kraft says spending ‘will never be the issue’ for Patriots

20:00-Is Lamar Jackson worth the dice roll?

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Why the Patriots are in a perfect spot in this year’s NFL Draft with PFF’s Steve Palazzolo Mar 23, 2023

Tom Curran talks with Steve Palazzolo of Pro Football Focus about his most recent mock draft. How will the early run on QBs benefit the Patriots? Is the best way for the Patriots to improve their offense in the draft or in free agency?

2:00-How much will QBs going early in the draft benefit the Patriots?

4:30-PFF's recent mock draft pick for the Patriots

14:00-Making the case for the Patriots to draft a WR early

19:00-You can’t win in today’s NFL without an explosive offense!

23:30-Which free agent WR makes the most sense?

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1-on-1 with Devin McCourty; How much better have the Patriots become this offseason? Mar 21, 2023

Since the end of the season, have the Patriots’ additions and subtractions made them a better team? Tom Curran debates that question and gives his take on what moves need to be next. Devin McCourty talks about retirement and what he thinks about the potential of this year’s team. Lastly, Brent Harris of WBAL joins to discuss the Baltimore perspective on Lamar Jackson.

2:30-Are the Patriots better since the end of last season?

10:00-What's left to do for the Patriots?

12:30-Is Lamar Jackson a realistic option?

21:30-Devin McCourty 1-on-1

28:00-Brent Harris talks the latest with Lamar

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JuJu Smith-Schuster in, Jakobi Meyers out. Have Patriots improved? Mar 16, 2023

Tom Curran and Phil Perry react to the Patriots signing JuJu Smith-Schuster, is he an upgrade over Jakobi Meyers? What is Bill Belichick’s philosophy as he tries to improve the offense?2:00-Why is JuJu Smith-Schuster a good signing?

4:00-JuJu vs. Jakobi Meyers debate

14:00-Trying to figure out Bill Belichick’s philosophy

17:00-Is Tyquan Thornton going to be the field stretcher?

29:00- Is Bill Belichick not spending because Robert Kraft doesn’t want him to?

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An airing of Jakobi Meyers' grievances Mar 14, 2023

On the latest Patriots Talk Podcast, Tom E. Curran and Phil Perry react to Jakobi Meyers signing a 3-year, $33M deal with the Las Vegas Raiders. They try to make sense of the Patriots' decision to not sign the WR and discuss what their plan is. They also talk about Lamar Jackson and whether value matters anymore

1:00 - Curran shares what he's hearing about the Jakobi Meyers situation

8:00 - Do the Patriots have a plan?

15:00 - Does value matter anymore?

19:00 - What are the Patriots' goals next year?

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Should Patriots chase DeAndre Hopkins; Free agency look ahead Mar 10, 2023

Tom Curran and Phil Perry debate whether the Patriots should go after DeAndre Hopkins. Do you NEED a big-name WR to win in today’s NFL? Plus, a deep dive into upcoming free agency.

:30-Making the case to go after DeAndre Hopkins

7:00-Do you NEED a big-name WR to be a great offense in 2023?

10:30-How big does the splash in free agency need to be?

13:00-Would Hopkins be excited to come to New England?

16:00-Free agency preview

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A deep look at the NFL’s muddled quarterback landscape Mar 07, 2023

Tom Curran and Phil Perry react to all the news and rumors around the NFL. Will Josh McDaniels try to reunite with Mac Jones? Could Tom Brady come out of retirement to join the Dolphins?

1:00-Could the Dolphins lure Tom Brady out of retirement?

7:00-What to make of the Mac Jones to the Raiders “chatter”

12:00-Did Derek Carr’s move help establish a middle class QB market?

17:00-Are the Ravens making the right move with Lamar Jackson?

25:00-Whose stock is up after the NFL combine?

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Will NFLPA survey results impact Patriots in free agency? Mar 02, 2023

Tom Curran talks with Pete Kendall and Michael McCann about some of the realities the Patriots will have to confront as they enter free agency. How will taxes, facilities and chances of winning impact which players want to come to New England?

:30-Realities the Patriots will have to confront as they pursue free agency

4:00-How will the new millionaire tax rate impact Patriots players?

7:30-Impact of Patriots’ facilities getting ranked 24th out of 32 teams

13:00-How can the NFL make it worthwhile for players to enter the combine?

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Is the cap really "crap"? Andrew Brandt makes his case Mar 01, 2023

Tom Curran and Phil Perry welcome in former Green Bay Packers executive Andrew Brandt to break down why claims you can’t build long-term around a top of the market QB are bogus and how the Patriots should handle the final years of Mac Jones’ rookie contract.

4:42- Andrew explains why it’s overblown to think you can’t build a Super Bowl winner with a $40M QB and what actually gets teams in trouble with the salary cap

13:20- Is having a QB on a rookie deal actually an overrated advantage then when building a roster?

16:10- Andrew breaks down the real issue with QB salaries right now

22:55- Is the cap really “crap” for big market teams?

25:25- What should the Patriots do with Mac Jones?

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A position-by-position deep dive on the Patriots offense Feb 21, 2023

Tom Curran and Phil Perry go position by position and break down the Patriots’ current roster on offense. What positions are set for the foreseeable future and where should the team look to make changes this offseason?

2:15- The future of Mac Jones and Bailey Zappe

11:10- Wide receiver group

15:00- Running backs

17:55- Tight ends

21:45- Offensive line

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Are the Kansas City Chiefs a dynasty? Are you high? Feb 14, 2023

Tom Curran and Phil Perry react to the Chiefs beating the Eagles 38-35 in Super Bowl LVII. What will it take for the Chiefs to be considered a dynasty? How much credit does Andy Reid deserve?

4:00-Chiefs are not a dynasty until they win three!

12:00-How many Super Bowls will Patrick Mahomes end up with?

15:00-Stop comparing Patrick Mahomes to Tom Brady!

23:00-Andy Reid vs Bill Belichick

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Adam Vinatieri, 50-plus underwear model? And so much more! Feb 09, 2023

Tom Curran chats with Adam Vinatieri about the mindset that led to him becoming one of the most-clutch kickers in NFL history, why he feels he’ll always be a Patriot, and if he ever thinks about making the Hall of Fame once he becomes eligible for induction.

0:40- 1-on-1 with Adam Vinatieri

3:20- Vinatieri explains how he became such a good kicker in clutch situations

7:25- Adam shares why he feels he’ll always be a New England Patriot

10:00- Adam on getting back into shape after retiring from the NFL

11:40- Does Adam ever think about making the Hall of Fame?

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Making the most of Mac Jones with Greg Cosell and Mike Lombardi Feb 09, 2023

Tom Curran and Phil Perry talk with former NFL executive Mike Lombardi about how the Patriots have gone about fixing their offensive system this offseason and whether or not the team will get the ‘answer’ on Mac Jones by the end of year 3. Then, Greg Cosell of NFL Films joins Tom to break down what he’s seen from Mac and whether or not he’s the type of quarterback the Patriots can win with going forward.

1:00- Mike Lombardi joins and shares his thoughts on how Bill Belichick has gone about fixing the team’s offensive staff so far this offseason

2:45- Lombardi discusses whether or not the team will get their long-term answer on Mac Jones next season, and why teams get into trouble for overpaying ‘good’, not great players

4:55- Mike explains why fixing the offensive line needs to be the priority for New England this offseason

6:20- Greg Cosell joins to discuss whether the Patriots can win with a QB like Mac Jones

12:40- Greg explains what he like about Bill O’Brien and why Mac can thrive in his system

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Peter King, Thomas Dimitroff talk Mac, Brady and ranking Super Bowls Feb 07, 2023

Tom E. Curran is joined by NBC Sports' Peter King and former Patriots executive Thomas Dimitroff from radio row in Phoenix. Dimitroff talks about Mac Jones' future in New England and how the team can build around him. Peter King then joins to discuss Tom Brady and Bill Belichick's podcast comments. Plus, his reaction to Barry Wilner's Super Bowl rankings

4:00 - Does Thomas Dimitroff believe the Patriots can build around Mac Jones?

9:00 - What will Pats need to see from Mac Jones to pick up fifth-year option?

14:30 - Peter King shares thoughts on Tom Brady & Bill Belichick's podcast comments

21:30 - Peter King reacts to Barry Wilner's Super Bowl rankings

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Do the Patriots remain a national brand? Plus, reaction to the Adrian Klemm hire Feb 07, 2023

Tom Curran and Phil Perry react to reports that Adrian Klemm will be the Patriots next offensive line coach, as well as other offseason team news. Then, Pro Football Talk’s Mike Florio joins Tom from radio row in Phoenix for a wide-ranging conversation on the state of the Patriots and NFL in general a week out from the Super Bowl LVII.

1:00- Phil and Tom react to the Adrian Klemm news and what that means for the offensive line, then they break down the latest on where the team stands ahead of free agency

16:55- Tom and Mike discuss the QB situation around the league heading into 2023 and why Bill Belichick has been non-committal on Mac Jones’s future in New England

25:46- Florio on if Belichick’s legacy has taken a hit after the coaching decisions last season and why he’ll be on the ‘hot seat’ if he can’t turn things around next season

34:10- Florio shares his Super Bowl prediction and why it’s important for Patrick Mahomes to win this year

37:55- Florio explains why he doesn’t see Aaron Rodgers wanting to leave Green Bay for a Super Bowl contender

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Why asking Tom Brady to “retire as a Patriot” is an awful idea Feb 02, 2023

Tom Curran and Phil Perry debate what the proper Tom Brady tribute in New England should look like. Should it be a day? A parade? A statue? Just not a one-day contract!

1:00-What is the proper Tom Brady tribute in New England?

4:30-What iconic Brady moment would make a good statue?

11:30-Would Brady even accept a one-day contract from the Patriots?

21:30-Final decisions on the tribute to Tom Brady

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Going deep on what Patriots should do with their pass catchers Jan 31, 2023

What can the Patriots do to get Mac Jones a weapon next season? Tom Curran and Phil Perry debate the best way to upgrade the offense this offseason. Later, Alex Barth of the Sports Hub gives an update on what he’s seeing with the Patriots’ coaching staff at the Shrine Bowl.

1:00-What do the teams that are left have that the Patriots don’t?

4:30-What type of WR are the Patriots missing?

10:00-Time to get creative with a trade for a WR

24:30-Tom Brady to the Niners?

28:30-Alex Barth reports from the Shrine Bowl

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How bad was it behind the scenes for the ‘22 Patriots? Jan 26, 2023

Tom Curran and Phil Perry react to the Boston Herald’s article detailing the dysfunction within the Patriots last season. Just how bad did things get behind the scenes? Will there be any lingering effects next season?

1:00-What role will Joe Judge have going forward?

4:30-Reaction to Boston Herald’s article on dysfunction

17:00-Will last season impact the trust players have in Bill Belichick?

17:30-Players show frustration with Joe Judge

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Devin McCourty goes deep on Patriots’ hire of Bill O’Brien Jan 24, 2023

The wait is over! The Patriots hire Bill O’Brien as their offensive coordinator. Tom Curran and Phil Perry talk with Devin McCourty about why he’s a fan of the hire and how it will impact Mac Jones and the Patriots’ offense. Also, what’s next for Devin?!

1:00-Reaction to Bill O’Brien hire

7:00-McCourty explains how O’Brien will bring new life to the offense

15:00-Is Devin going to play next season?

17:30-Could we see Devin coach in the NFL or college?

19:30-How culture/leadership will change if Devin and Matthew Slater don’t return

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Patriots’ looming decision on Jakobi Meyers is a bellwether for their off-season Jan 19, 2023

What will the Patriots do with Jakobi Meyers? Tom Curran and Phil Perry debate the options the Patriots have. Can they bring in a big-name WR while also keeping Meyers? What does the ideal offense look like next season?

1:00-What are the Patriots going to do with Jakobi Meyers?

7:00-What will the market be for Jakobi?

8:30-Can the Patriots keep Meyers and still shop for a big-name WR?

17:00-What's an ideal offensive roster for the Patriots next season?

24:30-Should the Patriots build or buy?

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Patriots seem to be charting a new course for ‘23 Jan 17, 2023

Tom Curran and Phil Perry break down the next steps in the Patriots’ quest for an offensive coordinator. How soon will we have updates? Also, after seeing the games this weekend, should Patriots fans feel better about how close they are to being a competitive playoff team?

1:00-What the Patriots did last week was positive and necessary

7:00-Any shot there’s a surprise hire at OC?

17:00-Are the Patriots just a coordinator away from being a competitive playoff team?

22:30-If Bill O’Brien is hired, could Doug Marrone be next?

26:30-Debating the reasoning behind the press release on Jerod Mayo

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What’s the biggest draw of the Patriots’ OC job? Jan 12, 2023

Tom Curran, Phil Perry and Matt Cassel discuss the end-of-year meeting between Robert Kraft and Bill Belichick. What changes will be made heading into next season? Also, they give their picks for NFL awards and this weekend’s playoff matchups.

1:30-How did Belichick’s meeting with Robert Kraft go?

12:30-What's the best style of offense to complement Mac Jones?

14:00-Breaking down what the Patriots need in their next OC

17:45-Is the Patriots job an attractive one for an established coach?

24:30-NFL awards and picks for this weekend

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Does Bill Belichick feel urgency to upgrade his Patriots staff? Jan 10, 2023

Tom Curran and Phil Perry break down what we learned from Bill Belichick’s meeting with the media on Monday. Does Belichick owe fans/media an explanation for his decisions this season? Will the Patriots show some urgency to make changes to the staff?

5:00-Bigger reason for the Patriots decline…players or coaches?

7:30-Does Belichick owe fans/media an explanation for his decisions this season?

10:00-Does Belichick feel urgency to upgrade his Patriots staff?

16:00-Are the Patriots an attractive destination for potential OC’s?

21:30-What to make of Belichick’s comments on spending

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Patriots once again find a way to fall vs. Bills. Where do they go from here? Jan 09, 2023

Tom Curran and Phil Perry break down the Patriots’ 35-23 loss to the Buffalo Bills. They discuss what we learned about the Patriots this season, and debate where the team goes from here.

1:00-What did this game tell us about the Patriots?

9:30-What does leadership look like without Matthew Slater and Devin McCourty?

21:30-How will Bill Belichick adapt after this season?

26:00-What we learned about Mac Jones this season

30:00-Top 3 on field needs

32:30-Trying to make sense of the Jake Bailey situation

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Patriots’ strong leaders will be front-and-center this week Jan 05, 2023

Tom Curran, Phil Perry and Matt Cassel discuss the positive update from the Bills regarding Damar Hamlin. How will Bill Belichick prepare the Patriots for the Bills? Could this possibly be the last game for Matthew Slater and Devin McCourty?

1:00-Buffalo Bills release positive update on Damar Hamlin

4:00-How will Belichick prepare the Patriots to play the Bills?

8:30-Reaction to Kayvon Thibodeaux’s celebration next to Nick Foles

15:00-The leadership impact of Matthew Slater and Devin McCourty

24:30-Patriots-Bills preview

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Perspective on the Damar Hamlin situation Jan 03, 2023

Tom Curran and Phil Perry discuss Damar Hamlin's cardiac arrest during Bills-Bengals and how it will impact the rest of the NFL

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Patriots find a way vs Dolphins to keep hope alive Jan 02, 2023

The Patriots playoff hopes are still alive after beating the Dolphins, 23-21. Tom Curran and Phil Perry discuss the good and the bad from the win.

1:00-Patriots’ locker room feeling hopeful following the win

4:30-Gritty and gutty or better than a bad team sliding?

12:00-Giving credit to Mac Jones’ leadership

16:00-Are the Patriots capable of playing a smart game?

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Will Robert Kraft take a hard-line stance with Belichick this offseason? Experts weigh in Dec 29, 2022

Tom Curran talks with Mike Sando of The Athletic about his recent article, “Robert Kraft’s Hall of Fame credentials and what’s next.” They also discuss how Kraft will address Bill Belichick at the end of the season and whether all signs point to Bill O’Brien returning.

1:00-Mike Sando discusses his article, “Robert Kraft’s Hall of Fame credentials and what’s next”

7:30-How do Spygate and Deflategate impact Kraft’s HOF candidacy?

9:00-How will Kraft address Bill Belichick at the end of the season?

20:00-Do all signs point to Bill O’Brien returning?

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Sentiment rises that Patriots don’t “deserve” playoffs…how’s that happen? Dec 27, 2022

The Patriots control their own destiny…yet some think they don’t deserve it. Tom Curran and Michael Hurley discuss how we got here and play a game of “Mac-ternatives” where they debate who could compete with Mac Jones in 2023.

1:00-Patriots once again control their own destiny

4:30-Enough with the “they don’t deserve to make the playoffs” talk!

9:00-Hurley joins to talk the state of the Patriots

14:00-Is Belichick getting any pushback for his decisions?

24:00-Mac-ternatives: Who competes with Mac in 2023?

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5 reasons for cautious optimism as Patriots stagger down the stretch Dec 22, 2022

Tom Curran welcomes in Phil Perry and Matt Cassel to take one last look at the Patriots’ absurd finish against the Raiders; how does a team respond following a loss like that, and are we at the point where Mac Jones’ on-field frustrations are more negative than positive. Then, the guys preview Saturday’s matchup with the Bengals and discuss reasons they’re cautiously optimistic about where this team goes from here.

1:00- How does a team respond to a heartbreaking loss like Sunday’s vs. the Raiders?

5:16- Are we at the point of diminishing returns with Mac’s visible on-field frustrations? Is there a reasons Bill Belichick hasn’t addressed it more head on?

14:34- The guys break down Joe Burrow and the Bengals and why they’re such a tough opponent for this New England team

18:47- The guys discuss reasons fans can be cautiously optimistic that the Patriots can turn things around going forward

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Trust issues have infected the Patriots Dec 20, 2022

Tom Curran and Phil Perry try to identify the root cause of the Patriots’ issues this season. What’s the biggest reason for New England not improving as the season goes on? Can the team right the ship in the next three games?

1:00-Did Bill Belichick overestimate Matt Patricia and himself or underestimate Josh McDaniels and Tom Brady?

6:00-Trust issues have infected the Patriots

16:30-Can the Patriots right the ship this season?

24:00-Will ownership look to move on from Mac Jones?

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Processing the Patriots’ mind numbing-loss to the Raiders Dec 19, 2022

Tom Curran and Phil Perry break down the Patriots’ crazy last-second loss to the Raiders. Who is to blame for the final play?

1:00-What was the locker room like after the loss?

4:00-Should the coaches or players be blamed for the final play?

8:00-Grading Mac Jones’ performance

12:30-What went wrong on the blocked punt?

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Can the Patriots clean it up for playoff push? Dec 15, 2022

Tom Curran, Phil Perry and Matt Cassel preview the Patriots-Raiders matchup. Will Mac Jones’ frustration with the play-calling linger into this game? Later, NFL Red Zone’s Scott Hanson joins to discuss the national perspective of the Patriots.

2:00-Will Mac Jones’ frustration with play-calling linger into the Raiders game?

4:00-What do players mean by wanting to be coached harder?

9:00-Why the Raiders are a tougher matchup than you think

12:30-Would you rather have Mac Jones or Derek Carr?

22:00-Scott Hanson talks Red Zone and national perspective of the Patriots

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Patriots steal a very necessary win vs. Cardinals Dec 13, 2022

It wasn’t the prettiest of wins, but the Patriots get the job done against the Cardinals. Tom Curran and Phil Perry break down the game and discuss some positive takeaways from the win.

1:00-What was the locker room like after the win?

5:00-Glass half full: what did you like from the offense?

7:00-Kendrick Bourne opens up about growth between players and coaches

8:00-Is Mac Jones visibly showing frustration on the field a big deal?

17:30-Would the Patriots have won if Kyler Murray wasn’t injured?

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Patriots are truly facing a must-win against the Cardinals Dec 08, 2022

Tom Curran, Phil Perry and Matt Cassel debate just how much the offensive line issues have limited the Patriots offense this season. How can those issues be fixed? Lastly, they break down the Patriots-Cardinals MNF matchup.

2:00-How do the Patriots find motivation at 6-6?

5:30-What to make of Bill Belichick’s comments that he likes his offense

11:00-How the offensive line issues have limited the offense

18:00-Reaction to Charlie Weis saying the Patriots need a WR1

25:00-Patriots-Cardinals preview

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How much patience will Robert Kraft have for regressing Patriots? Dec 06, 2022

Tom Curran welcomes in Phil Perry and Pro Football Talk’s Mike Florio to take a big picture look at where the Patriots are after 13 weeks and where they’re likely headed the rest of the season and beyond. How much patience will Robert Kraft have if this team continues to regress and would he seriously consider moving on from Bill Belichick in the near future?

1:00- Tom lays out the case as to why Bill Belichick may be more on the hot seat than currently thought

5:35- Phil and Tom debate how Robert Kraft will react to another underperforming season from Belichick and the Patriots

20:25- Tom welcomes in Mike Florio to gets a national perspective on the Belichick-Patriots situation

25:25- Florio shares his theory on why Belichick has handled the coaching situation the way he has this season

27:45- Florio lays out how he thinks it would go down if Kraft decides to move on from Belichick at some point in the near future

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Exasperation reigns as Patriots fall timidly vs. Bills Dec 02, 2022

The Patriots were faced with their biggest test of the season and they failed. Are there any signs that things can be fixed? Tom Curran and Phil Perry break it all down.

1:00-What’s with the Patriots’ lack of urgency?

4:00-Patriots players express frustration with offensive gameplan

14:00-Are the Patriots coaching scared on offense?

22:30-Is Matt Patricia the long-term offensive coordinator?

24:00-Can the Patriots change what they’ve been this season?

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Can Patriots show they’ve narrowed gap on Bills? Nov 29, 2022

Tom Curran and Phil Perry debate just how much the Patriots changed their defense to combat the Bills. Tyler Dunne of GoLongTD.com discusses why the Patriots might be catching the Bills at a good time. Lastly, Jonathan Jones answers some irrelevant questions.

3:30-Has the Patriots’ defense changed since losing to the Bills last year?

8:00-Can this defense slow down the Bills?

20:00-Are the Patriots catching the Bills at a good time?

26:30-McDermott’s motivation to beat Belichick

30:00-Irrelevant questions with Jonathan Jones

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Patriots’ chance at upset crushed under avalanche of errors Nov 25, 2022

The Patriots lose to the Vikings 33-26, Tom Curran and Phil Perry break down the game and discuss how turnovers and negative plays once again cost the Patriots.

2:00-What’s with the situational stupidity?!

5:30-Grading the defensive effort vs Vikings

12:30-Can the Patriots slow down the elite WRs they will face?

15:30-Has Mac Jones silenced the haters?

23:00-NEW SEGMENT: Moments of glee and agitation if you’re a Patriots fan

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It’s showtime for the Patriots vs. the Vikings Nov 22, 2022

Tom Curran and Phil Perry preview the Patriots-Vikings matchup and discuss the crucial stretch coming up for the Patriots. Later, Jonnu Smith stops in for some irrelevant questions.

2:00-Getting to know the Vikings

5:00-How will the Patriots slow down Justin Jefferson?

10:30-Just how crucial is this stretch for the Patriots?

14:00-Is Kirk Cousins still a good comp for Mac Jones?

21:00-Irrelevant questions with Jonnu Smith

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Patriots smother the Jets offense and win at the buzzer Nov 21, 2022

The Patriots offense stumbles again, but they walk off with the win against the Jets. Tom Curran and Phil Perry break it all down and discuss the positives Patriots fans can take from the game.

1:00-Finding the positives from the game

7:30-Can this defense keep up this level of play?

13:00-What did we see different from the Patriots’ offense?

28:00-What was the locker room like after the game?

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Can the Patriots figure out what they do well on offense? Nov 17, 2022

Tom Curran and Phil Perry discuss the changes they would like to see the Patriots make coming off the bye week. Can the Patriots find success against the Jets again? Also, J.T. The Brick breaks down what’s going on in Las Vegas with Josh McDaniels and the Raiders.

1:00-How much different can the Patriots offense be coming off a bye week?

6:00-Can the Patriots pivot from being a zone run team?

13:00-How much will ‘cleaning up their mistakes’ help the Patriots?

17:30-J.T. The Brick breaks down what’s up with Josh McDaniels in Vegas

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How the next eight games can alter the Patriots future Nov 15, 2022

Tom Curran and Phil Perry break down the tough schedule the Patriots face coming off the bye week. Will the Patriots be able to keep their playoff spot? How much different could the offense look?

1:00-Has this been a ‘good year’ in Robert Kraft’s eyes?

10:00-Can the Patriots keep their playoff spot with the tough schedule ahead?

18:00- Will we see more RPO coming out of the bye week?

22:00-Is Belichick’s job safe if the Patriots miss the playoffs?

27:00-Why has the Jonnu Smith experiment failed?

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Can the Patriots cure their predictability problem? Plus, handing out BYE-week awards! Nov 10, 2022

Tom E. Curran welcomes in Phil Perry and Matt Cassel to discuss the offense’s issues with tipping off defenses to their play-calls, is it possible for the team to turn things around during the BYE week? Then, the guys hand out their BYE-week awards and superlatives following the first nine games of the year.

1:00- Cassel explains whether or not it’s common for defensive players to be able to pick up on what play the offense is calling before the snap and if the Patriots’ simplified offense this season is at all to blame

6:40- What do we make of Dante Scarnecchia calling the team’s offensive running plays “very simple”? How much of the issues with the offense go back to the o-line and how much is on the play-calling?

15:50- How drastic can the changes made during the BYE week really be ahead of the second half of the season?

20:55- Curran, Phil and Cassel hand out their BYE-week awards, including offensive and defensive MVPs, most pleasant surprise, biggest disappointment, and best and worst offensive play through nine games

33:29- The guys make their second-half prediction: will the Patriots make the playoffs?

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Concerns are now reality with Patriots’ offensive ugliness Nov 08, 2022

As the Patriots head into their bye week, Tom Curran and Phil Perry break down what we know about the Patriots through the first nine games. Will the Patriots be able to fix their offensive issues after the bye week?

1:00-Has Belichick been getting a pass on being criticized?

16:30-Why the offense may not be fixable in 2022

22:00-NMF! It’s not Mac’s fault!

31:00-How can the Patriots improve the offensive line in-season?

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Patriots head to bye with a W but with lots to resolve Nov 07, 2022

Tom Curran and Phil Perry break down the Patriots’ 26-3 win over the Indianapolis Colts. What can the Patriots work heading into the bye week to make their offense more explosive?

2:30-Offensive line continues to be a problem…is there a fix?

9:30-What's holding Mac Jones back from having success in the red zone?

17:30-What’s up with Jake Bailey?!

25:30-Assessing the play of the Patriots’ defense

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Chris Long goes deep on time with Patriots and life in general Nov 03, 2022

Tom Curran talks with former Patriot Chris Long about his time in New England. They also discuss his foundation and the projects being done by the Waterboys. Lastly, we fire off some irrelevant questions!

1:30-Chris Long reflects on his time with the Patriots

6:00-How the Chris helps raise money for the Waterboys mission

20:00-How Chris almost joined the Falcons instead of the Patriots

23:30-Debunking the rumor that playing in New England isn’t fun

24:30-Irrelevant questions

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Patriots QB coach Joe Judge praises Mac Jones for decision-making vs. Jets Nov 01, 2022

Tom Curran and Phil Perry react to the Patriots making no moves at the trade deadline. They also discuss what Joe Judge’s recent comments say about the relationship between the Patriots and Mac Jones.

1:00-Patriots make no moves at the trade deadline…was that the right move?

5:00-Joe Judge praises Mac Jones for decision-making

11:00-Is the “rocky” part of the Patriots-Mac relationship over?

19:00-Early Colts-Patriots preview

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Mac Jones’ triumphant return to the Patriots? Kinda Oct 31, 2022

The Patriots improved to 4-4 on the season with a 22-17 win over the Jets. Tom Curran and Phil Perry break down what we learned from the win.

1:00-What did we learn from the win?

4:30-Is the Mac Jones vs Bailey Zappe debate over?

8:30-Breaking down Mac’s performance

14:00-What's the Patriots’ identity?

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Is Mac Jones entering a make-or-break stretch with the Patriots? Oct 27, 2022

Tom Curran, Phil Perry and Matt Cassel debate how crucial this week is for Mac Jones. What can Mac do to reestablish himself as the leader of this team? Also, we preview the Patriots upcoming matchup against the Jets.

1:00- Is Mac Jones entering a make-or-break stretch with the Patriots?

3:30-What can Mac do to reestablish himself as the leader?

12:30-Can a pocket passer win in today’s NFL?

21:30-Patriots-Jets preview

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Figuring out the ‘why’ of Belichick’s quarterback shuffling Oct 25, 2022

Tom Curran and Phil Perry break down the Patriots’ 33-14 loss to the Chicago Bears. They also debate why Bill Belichick chose to play both quarterbacks and how that will be handled going forward.

2:00-Analyzing Belichick’s decision to play two QBs

3:30-Do all signs point to Belichick not believing in Mac Jones?

8:00-Why let Mac play in the first place?

16:00-Assessing Mac Jones’ regression

20:30-Why is the offense run differently under Bailey Zappe?

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Will Mac Jones be looking over his shoulder in his return? Oct 20, 2022

Tom Curran, Phil Perry and Matt Cassel discuss the debate around the NFL on whether the Patriots should roll with Bailey Zappe or Mac Jones. They also break down the Patriots-Bears matchup and debate if there is any reason to fear Chicago.

1:00-Bailey Zappe or Mac Jones? People around the NFL disagree!

6:30-Will Mac be on a shorter leash if he’s named the starter?

10:00-Cassel on what it’s like to be in a QB competition with a teammate

14:00-Bears-Patriots preview

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Has the start to Patriots' season been an unqualified success? Oct 18, 2022

Tom Curran and Phil Perry recap what we’ve learned about the Patriots in the first six games. Are the Patriots an average team playing well…or are they good? Also, we catch up with Deatrich Wise for some irrelevant questions.

1:30-Are the Patriots an average team playing well…or are they good?

9:00-How much credit does Belichick deserve for the last two wins?

16:30-Should Patriots roll with Bailey Zappe if Mac Jones is cleared to play?

23:00-Looking ahead to the Bears

28:30-Irrelevant questions with Deatrich Wise

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Patriots win again and Zappe fever grips Hub Oct 17, 2022

Tom Curran and Phil Perry break down the Patriots’ 38-15 win over the Cleveland Browns. Zappe fever strikes again! But is there really any debate who will start when Mac Jones returns?

1:00-Everyone has Zappe fever, and he’s earned it

4:00-Why there should be no competition when Mac returns

10:00-Are we expecting Mac Jones to play against the Bears?

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Should the Patriots rush to get Mac Jones back? And a big Browns preview Oct 13, 2022

Tom Curran welcomes in Phil Perry and Matt Cassel to discuss all the latest with Mac Jones and Bailey Zappe. How quickly should the team look to get Mac back on the field, and is there any serious potential for a QB controversy in New England? Plus, the guys preview Sunday’s matchup with the Cleveland Browns.

1:00- Curran explains why there should be no debate about who starts at QB once Mac Jones returns from injury

5:30- How likely is it that Mac Jones plays this weekend? Cassel explains how the coaching and training staff will judge his progress this week

15:30- Previewing Sunday’s matchup with the Browns, can the Patriots slow down this offense?

20:10- Who replaces Damien Harris behind Rhamondre Stevenson on Sunday?

24:05- The guys debate whether or not the Patriots *should* beat the Browns on Sunday

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How much staying power will the Patriots' improvements have? Oct 11, 2022

Tom Curran and Phil Perry take one last look at the Patriots’ win over the Lions to debate which signs of improvement from the team will have staying power going forward this season before taking a look ahead to this weekend’s matchup against the Cleveland Browns. Then, Tom catches up with Adrian Phillips for another round of ‘irrelevant questions’.

1:00- Tom and Phil discuss how Bill Belichick talks to the media and what leads him to drop the ‘curmudgeon’ attitude on occasion and talk in-depth on a given topic

7:50- Tom and Phil look at several key areas of success in Sunday’s win and debate how much we should view them as building blocks for the future

20:22- Can Mac Jones really learn anything from how Bailey Zappe has handled the offense and offensive coaching staff?

25:08- Looking ahead to the Cleveland Browns, should we expect a similar game plan as the one the Patriots used against the Lions?

28:00- ‘Irrelevant Questions’ with Adrian Phillips

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THE AFTERMATH: The climb begins? Patriots blow out Lions behind Bailey Zappe Oct 09, 2022

Tom E. Curran and Phil Perry discuss the Patriots' 29-0 shutout of the Detroit Lions, who came into the game averaging 35 points per game.

Tom and Phil discuss Bailey Zappe's impressive first NFL start, including the poise he's shown, and some strong praise from Bill Belichick. Is a quarterback controversy brewing? Tom and Phil discuss.

And finally, we talk about the dominant performance of the defense, including stopping Detroit on all six 4th down conversions they attempted.

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How can the Patriots expand their offense? Oct 06, 2022

Tom Curran and Phil Perry talk with Seth Walder about ESPN’s new receiver tracking metrics and what it tells us about the Patriots’ receiving corps. Later, Matt Cassel previews Lions-Patriots and why this game is important for the buy-in from Patriots’ players.

3:00-Seth Walder explains ESPN’s new receiver tracking metrics and how the Patriots’ WRs rank

12:00-Do the numbers show the Patriots should use Kendrick Bourne more?

14:30-Will the Patriots implement more RPOs when Mac Jones returns?

19:30-Why this game is important for buy-in from Patriots’ players

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Can adversity help Patriots rediscover their mystique? Oct 04, 2022

Four games down, at the quarter pole. Tom Curran and Phil Perry make their assessments about what we know about this Patriots team. Could Mac Jones’ injury be an ‘obstacle is the way’ situation that helps the Patriots rediscover their mystique?

7:00-At the quarter pole in the season, how do we feel about the offense?

11:30-Assessing the development of Mac Jones

14:30-Have the defensive changes worked?

21:00-Can adversity help the Patriots rediscover their mystique?

28:30-Irrevelant questions with Josh Uche

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Aftermath: Moral victory? You betcha! Oct 03, 2022

The Patriots lose in OT to the Packers 27-24, but there are plenty of positives to take from the loss. Tom Curran, Phil Perry and Michael Holley break down their biggest takeaways from the game.

1:30-Reflecting on the moral victories that helped build the Patriots franchise

4:00-Reasons to be optimistic after the loss

6:00-If Mac Jones can’t play, do you want Hoyer or Zappe?

8:30- Moral victory? You betcha!

16:00-Could Mac play against the Lions?

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Can Brian Hoyer lift the Patriots in Mac Jones absence? Sep 29, 2022

Tom E. Curran is joined by Phil Perry and Matt Cassel to react to the way the Patriots have handled Mac Jones’ injury this week and what impact it will have on his development in Year 2. Then, the guys react to former Patriots executive Michael Lombardi’s comments criticizing Mac Jones – is there an ulterior motive behind the comments?

4:10- How significantly has Mac Jones’ ankle injury and overall start to the season hurt his development?

7:50- How much does the lack of transparency around Mac’s injury negatively impact his ability to do what’s best for his health and long-term career aspirations?

12:11- How much has the offensive coaching situation factored into Mac’s decision-making on how quickly he wants to get back on the field?

14:10- Cassel breaks down what it’s like as the veteran backup when the starting QB goes down with an injury

18:40- The guys react to former Patriots executive Michael Lombardi’s comments criticizing Mac Jones’ play this season

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Setback for Mac Jones puts Patriots in precarious spot Sep 27, 2022

Tom Curran talks with former NFL lineman Pete Kendall about the impact of Mac Jones’ injury on the offense. Later, Phil Perry joins to debate whether we should be encouraged or discouraged by what we’ve seen from the Patriots offense through three weeks.

2:00-Is Mac Jones getting the support he needs?

9:00-How critical is this juncture of Mac’s career?

11:00-Will there be pressure to bring back Mac too soon?

17:30-How does the offense change with Brian Hoyer at QB?

21:30-Is Phil Perry encouraged or discouraged by the offensive progress?

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AFTERMATH: Mac Jones adds injury to insult as Patriots lose sloppy to Ravens Sep 26, 2022

Tom Curran and Phil Perry break down the Patriots’ 37-26 loss to the Baltimore Ravens. What’s the latest on Mac Jones injured ankle?

1:00-Latest on Mac Jones injury, how bad is it?

6:30-Can the offensive line continue to protect Mac?

8:00-Grading Mac’s performance against the Ravens

13:30-How much has the “Patriot” way of football changed?

27:00-Takeaways from the Patriots defensive performance

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Did the Patriots blow it when passing on Lamar Jackson? Sep 22, 2022

Tom Curran, Phil Perry and Matt Cassel debate whether the concern over Mac Jones’ start is warranted. Also, they debate what would have been if the Patriots drafted Lamar Jackson instead of Sony Michel in 2018.

1:00-Is concern over Mac Jones’ start warranted?

3:00-Will Mac be better at the end of 2022 than he was in 2021?

8:30-How much confidence does Mac have in the plays that are being called?

18:00-Did the Patriots blow it when passing on Lamar Jackson?

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Patriots grades and a Tampa Tom Brady wellness check Sep 20, 2022

Tom Curran talks with Phil Perry, who hands out grades for the Patriots from their win over the Steelers. Brent Harris of WBAL joins to talk what went wrong for the Ravens against the Dolphins, and how they will respond. Lastly, we do a Tom Brady wellness check with Rick Stroud.

1:00-Phil Perry hands out his grades for the Patriots’ performance against the Steelers

10:00-Will the Patriots be throwing it deep more?

13:00-Brent Harris on what went wrong for Ravens against the Dolphins, and how will they respond?

17:00-Tampa Tom wellness check with Rick Stroud

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The Aftermath: Patriots, Patricia get some vindication in Pittsburgh Sep 18, 2022

Tom Curran and Phil Perry break down the Patriots’ 17-14 win over the Pittsburgh Steelers. What can the team build off of from this win?

:30-Patriots show some promise with wide-zone runs against Steelers

2:00-What can the Patriots offense build off of from this win?

5:30-Giving credit to the Patriots defense

9:00-Are we surprised with who is getting the targets on offense?

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A five-point plan to fix the Patriots’ offense Sep 15, 2022

Tom Curran, Phil Perry and Matt Cassel break down their five-point plan for fixing the Patriots offense. What changes can be made to give the Patriots a better chance of beating the Steelers on Sunday?

1:00-Matt Patricia explains the in-game communication between coaches and Mac Jones

3:30-Former Patriots executive Mike Lombardi on the challenges Belichick is facing

6:00-Five-point plan to fix the Patriots’ offense

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Heat is turning up on the Patriots’ offense already Sep 13, 2022

Tom Curran talks with former NFL lineman Pete Kendall about what he saw go wrong for the Patriots in their season opener against the Dolphins. Are the problems on the offensive line fixable? Later, Mark Kaboly of The Athletic previews the Patriots-Steelers matchup.

1:30-Dan Orlovsky rips Patriots for being unprepared against the Dolphins

3:00-Pete Kendall breaks down the protection issues that plagued the Patriots against the Dolphins

16:30-Will there be pressure to play Kendrick Bourne more against the Steelers?

25:30-Mark Kaboly on Steelers being 1-0, cautious optimism from the fan base

30:00-Can Brian Flores exploit the Patriots’ offense?

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The Aftermath: Patriots, Mac Jones get banged up in Miami Sep 11, 2022

Tom Curran and Phil Perry break down the Patriots’ 20-7 loss to the Miami Dolphins. How bad is Mac Jones’ back injury? Who is to blame for the struggles on offense?

1:30-Latest on Mac Jones back injury

5:30-Offense looks good early, what went wrong?

11:30-Who is to blame for the mistakes?

15:00-Reasons for Belichick’s optimism following the loss

17:30-What’s the deal with Kendrick Bourne?

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Will blitz-happy Dolphins get to Mac Jones in Miami? Sep 08, 2022

Football is back! Tom Curran is joined by Matt Cassel and Phil Perry to preview the Patriots’ season-opener against the Dolphins and to discuss just how important Mac Jones is to the team’s success this year.

1:00- Cassel breaks down the process that goes into preparing for the season opener

5:30- How concerned should we be about the offense’s ability to adjust entering Week 1?

7:35- How vital is Mac’s buy-in going to be for this team’s success this year?

11:45- “Storm the Cassel” Q&A for Matt Cassel, including his most memorable opener, what Belichick is like headed into Week 1, and more!

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NFL ironman Pete Kendall wonders if the Patriots are playing possum Sep 06, 2022

Tom Curran and Phil Perry talk with former NFL guard, Pete Kendall, about what he has seen from the Patriots this preseason. Have the Patriots been playing possum? How hard will it be for Matt Patricia to be play-caller and OL coach?

1:00-Pete Kendall breaks down the play that flummoxed him this preseason

5:30-Are the Patriots playing possum by not audibling out of bad plays?

8:30- How hard will it be for Matt Patricia to be OC/play-caller and OL coach?

14:00-Is there too much on the plate of Cole Strange?

21:30-Biggest concerns for Mac Jones heading into the regular season

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Season preview: just how much patience is necessary in ‘22 Sep 01, 2022

Tom E. Curran and Phil Perry are giving a full season preview ahead of Week 1. They discuss Bill Belichick's 'patience' strategy, causes for optimism and Mac Jones' positive outlook on the season. Plus, The Athletic's Tim Graham joins to talk all things Buffalo Bills

1:00 - Belichick preaching patience… is everyone buying in?

8:00 - What will the season look like if patience pays off?

12:00 - Causes for optimism and reasons for cynicism

21:00 - Is Mac Jones genuinely optimistic about this Patriots team?

28:00 Tim on the Buffalo Bills and their history with the Patriots

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Cutdown day and how the Patriots’ offense could improve Aug 30, 2022

Tom Curran and Phil Perry react to 53-man roster cuts by the Patriots. Were there any surprises? Also, they debate how the Patriots’ offense could improve before the season opener against the Dolphins.

1:30-Breaking down the Patriots roster cuts

4:30-Did the Patriots try to shop Isaiah Wynn?

8:30-Were there any surprise cuts?

10:30-How the Patriots’ offense could improve

20:30-Irrelevant questions with Hunter Henry

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Patriots flounder in preseason finale against Raiders Aug 27, 2022

Tom Curran and Phil Perry break down the Patriots’ final preseason game against the Raiders. What’s the biggest issue with the offense? Should we be concerned with Mac Jones getting frustrated?

1:30-Mac Jones shows frustration but still confident they will figure it out

5:00-How much is the run game to blame?

12:00-Why the rest of NFL is still flabbergasted by the Patriots’ offensive scheme

17:30- Concern over Mac Jones getting frustrated?

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"Patience" is the slogan for '22 Patriots Aug 25, 2022

Tom Curran and Phil Perry break down what we’ve learned from the Patriots' week of joint practices with the Raiders. What are the top three things we want to see in the game on Friday?

2:00-Phil’s read on the week in Vegas

7:00-What would the Patriots look like if they didn’t draft Mac?

12:00-"Patience" is the slogan for '22 Patriots

15:30-What do we want to see in Patriots-Raiders preseason game?

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Patriots' offense sputters in Las Vegas Aug 23, 2022

Tom Curran talks with Phil Perry who is in Las Vegas for the Patriots-Raiders joint practices. Why did the Patriots struggle on the first day? How did the defense stack up against Josh McDaniels and the Raiders’ offense?

2:00-Phil Perry breaks down the rough day for the offense

6:00-What’s the root cause of the struggles on offense?

11:30-Did McDaniels bring the Patriots offense to the Raiders?

15:00-Offense ends rocky practice with explosive 2-minute drill

21:30- Did Belichick underestimate his renovation?

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Preseason Game 2 breakdown: Plenty of ups for the Patriots Aug 20, 2022

Tom Curran and Phil Perry break down the Patriots’ second preseason game against the Carolina Panthers. What positive signs can we take from the game? Is it clear Matt Patricia will be calling the plays in the regular season opener?

1:00-How important was the Mac Jones-led touchdown drive?

4:00-Is Matt Patricia the play caller?

14:00-Defense shines; can it buy the offense more time?

16:30-Where’s the weakness in the secondary?

20:00-Ups and downs from preseason Game 2

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Fighting through Patriots camp superlatives Aug 18, 2022

Tom Curran and Phil Perry break down what they saw from Patriots-Panthers joint practices this week. Later, they hand out their camp superlatives

1:30- Problem with the camp fights or nah?

11:30-Positive signs from the offense this week

18:30-What to make of Bill Belichick calling plays

20:30-Training camp superlatives

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Patriots’ offense gets some traction in fight-marred practice with Panthers Aug 16, 2022

Tom Curran and Phil Perry give their takeaways from the Patriots first joint practice with the Carolina Panthers. Should we be more optimistic about the offense? Who stood out on defense?

1:00-Reasons for optimism following first joint practice

6:00-DeVante Parker and Jalen Mills stars of the day

9:00-What led to the brawl between the Patriots and Panthers?

22:00-Irrelevant questions with Jakobi Meyers

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What’s the end goal of the Patriots playing ‘process’? Aug 12, 2022

Tom Curran and Phil Perry give their takeaways from the Patriots preseason opener. What did we learn about the play calling? Who popped and who dropped?

3:30-What did we learn about who will be calling plays?

8:30-Has Belichick decided collaboration with coaches is the best route?

14:00-What’s the end goal of the Patriots playing ‘process’?

17:00-Who popped and who dropped vs Giants?

35:00-Is there a long-term plan or is Belichick 'winging' it?

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Mac Jones pledges 'buy-in' as Patriots offense tries to find footing Aug 09, 2022

On this episode of the Patriots Talk Podcast, Tom E. Curran and Phil Perry react to comments from Bill Belichick and Mac Jones, discuss the offensive line's tough performance at practice and preview the Patriots first preseason game

2:30 - Did the offense look any better after Monday's disastrous practice?

9:30 - Breaking down the offensive line's training camp performance

14:30 - Why would the Patriots change the way they call their protections?

25:00 - What do you expect to see in the Patriots' first preseason game?

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Does Bill Belichick concern himself with 'buy-in?' Yes, he does Aug 04, 2022

Tom Curran and Phil Perry break down the latest from training camp with the Patriots. How soon does this 'new offense' need to click? Later, Jake Bailey answers some irrelevant questions.

2:00-Updates on the offense from today's practice

5:00-Does Bill Belichick concern himself with 'buy-in?' Yes he does

16:00-How soon does this 'new offense' need to click?

20:00-Irrelevant questions with Jake Bailey

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Tom Brady's dalliance with Dolphins leaves a dent on Patriots legacy Aug 02, 2022

Tom Curran and Phil Perry react to the news that the Dolphins tampered with Tom Brady while he was with the Patriots. They also break down what they saw from training camp, and discuss Mac Jones' concerns over the progress of the Patriots offense.

1:00-Reaction to Dolphins tampering with Brady while he was with Patriots

7:00-How frustrated was Brady with the Patriots in 2019?

14:30-Will this be Brady's last season?

20:00-Is Mac Jones concerned with the new offense?

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Patriots D rises up on Day 2 of camp Jul 28, 2022

Tom Curran and Phil Perry give you their Day 2 impressions from Patriots training camp. Later, Peter King joins to discuss the similarities between Mac Jones and a young Tom Brady, and the pressure on Bill Belichick this season.

1:00-Patriots D rises up on Day 2 of camp

9:00-Three up, three down from first days of camp

15:30-Peter King's first impressions of the Patriots

18:00-Similiarities between Mac Jones and Tom Brady

22:00-How much pressure is on Belichick?

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Belichick gushes about Mac Jones' dramatic improvement. Why? Jul 26, 2022

Tom Curran and Phil Perry react to Bill Belichick’s praise of Mac Jones and what it means for expectations of the second-year QB. They also break down what to expect from the first few days of training camp.

2:30-What to make of the praise of Mac Jones by Belichick

9:30-How much should we expect Mac to improve in his second year?

13:00-Is Belichick trying to protect Patricia and Judge?

21:00-What to expect to see in the first few days of training camp

25:00-Favorite Danny Amendola moment

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A behind-the-scenes look at what happens when training camp begins Jul 25, 2022

Tom Curran and Phil Perry talk with Matt Cassel to get an inside look at what life is like for a Patriots player during training camp. Cassel breaks down how the Patriots will handle Mac Jones, and why he thinks Matt Patricia can be successful at OC.

1:30-Cassel details the life of a Patriots QB during training camp

10: 0-How intense is Belichick during training camp?

19:00-Will there be any drastic changes to how Mac Jones is coached during OTA's?

23:30-Cassel on why Patricia can be a good offensive coordinator

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Patriots comfortable with putting it all on Mac Jones Jun 09, 2022

Tom Curran and Phil Perry give their biggest takeaways from Patriots' minicamp. Do the Patriots have a good problem with their WR depth? Also, they discuss Mac Jones landing at No. 18 in Chris Simms' top 40 QB countdown.

1:00-Any issue with Belichick cancelling OTAs?

3:00-Biggest takeaways from Patriots' minicamp

13:00-Do the Patriots have a good problem with their WR depth?

17:30-Mac Jones lands at No. 18 in Chris Simms' top 40 QB countdown

22:30-Patriots comfortable with putting it all on Mac Jones

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Shades of ‘Shanahan offense’ for Patriots? Jun 07, 2022

Tom Curran and Phil Perry discuss Day 1 of Patriots’ minicamp. What did we learn about who will be calling the plays on offense? Would using the ‘Shanahan offense’ benefit Mac Jones?

2:30-Who called the offensive plays at practice?

8:30-Would using the ‘Shanahan offense’ benefit Mac Jones?

15:00-Shifting Isaiah Wynn and Trent Brown

18:00-Impressions of Mac Jones

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Is it time to take the Jets seriously? Jun 02, 2022

Tom Curran and Phil Perry talk with the New York Daily News' Jets beat reporter, DJ Bien-Aime. Should Patriots fans be taking the Jets seriously? Will Zach Wilson make a leap in Year 2?

2:30-Can Zach Wilson make a leap in Year 2?

9:00-Have the Jets built their offense for success?

13:30-Would Jets fans rather have Mac over Zach?

19:30-Bien-Aime’s first impressions of Sauce Gardner

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Should the Patriots consider moving on from Isaiah Wynn? May 31, 2022

Tom Curran and Phil Perry share their observations from Tuesday’s OTAs before debating whether or not the Patriots should consider trading Isaiah Wynn and breaking down Bill Belichick’s comments on how what the team looks for in different position groups has changed in his time as head coach.

2:50- What do we make of Bill Belichick spending most of the practice working with Joe Judge and the QBs?

8:10- Does Judge or Matt Patricia seem to have the inside track to be the offensive play-caller?

13:15- Should the Patriots consider trading Isaiah Wynn? How much could they get for him?

24:50- Breaking down Bill Belichick’s answer to how scouting and player profiles have changed during his time as a head coach

29:55- Why Tyquan Thornton is one of the most interesting Patriots’ draft picks in years

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Patriots offensive coaching plan takes shape. Kinda. May 24, 2022

Tom Curran and Phil Perry give their first Patriots OTA observations and break down what we've learned about the Patriots offensive coaching plans.

1:00-Bill Belichick's comments on play calling duties

6:30-Does it make the most sense to have Belichick run the offense?

11:00-Is there still an audition for OC going on?

15:30-First impressions of Mac Jones

17:30-What stood out on the defensive side at OTAs?

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Has negativity of Patriots coverage become a negative or is it all warranted? May 19, 2022

Tom Curran talks with Erik Scalavino of Patriots.com about his 16-year career with the Patriots. They discuss whether the concerns over coaching titles is being overblown, and give their best impressions of Patriots players throughout the years.

1:00-Erik details his 16-year career with the Patriots

13:30-Has negativity of Patriots coverage become a negative or is it all warranted?

30:00-Were the penalties in 2021 due to bad coaching or bad talent?

33:00-Ranking the five-best players under 30 on the Patriots

36:30-Erik gives his best impressions of Patriots players

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Patriots coaching plan of attack should be a concern for Mac Jones May 17, 2022

Tom Curran and Phil Perry try to make sense of the Patriots' unclear coaching staff situation. What roles will Joe Judge and Matt Patricia have? Are the Patriots putting Mac Jones in a position to succeed?

1:00-Reaction to Patriots' unclear coaching staff situation

4:30-Are the Patriots putting Mac Jones in a position to succeed?

9:30-Predicting who will call the plays on offense

14:00-Will Belichick regret not giving out titles?

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Fred Gaudelli weighs in on Tom Brady's booth potential, plus reacting to the Patriots 2022 schedule May 13, 2022

Tom Curran is joined by Thursday Night Football executive producer Fred Gaudelli to discuss the recent announcement that Tom Brady will join FOX Sports after he retires, the impact of the ongoing announcer frenzy on viewership and what new innovations Fred thinks are on the horizon to enhance the fan viewing experience. Then, Tom and Phil Perry break down the just released Patriots 2022 schedule.

1:00- Fred shares his reaction to the Tom Brady-FOX Sports news and explains why he’d be “very surprised” if Brady isn’t good as a commentator eventually

6:35- Will these huge announcer/ commentator deals move the needle on viewership at all?

8:25- What new innovations are on the horizon to make the viewing experience better?

11:40- Is the 2022 season, in terms of storylines, the best the league has had in decades?

13:50- Tom and Phil break down the Patriots 2022 schedule and make their ‘way-too-early’ predictions for the team’s final record

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Ranking the best 2022 road trips for Patriots fans May 10, 2022

Tom Curran and Phil Perry react to the news that Tom Brady will join Fox Sports as their lead analyst after his playing career is over before diving into Nelson Agholor’s comments on being more comfortable in the Patriots system in year 2 and ranking their top trip destinations for Patriots fans looking to see the team on the road in 2022.

1:00- Reacting to the Tom Brady-Fox Sports deal. What does it mean and will Brady be any good at it?

14:30- Can Nelson Agholor really make a leap in the Patriots system in year 2?

18:50- Do the Patriots have too many wide receivers? Who’s on the losing end of targets from Mac Jones next season?

22:35- Tom and Phil rank their top trip destinations for Patriots fans based on the team’s 2022 road schedule

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Who should the Patriots consider from the current crop of free agents? May 05, 2022

Tom Curran and Phil Perry debate who the Patriots should consider adding in free agency. What would be the best route to clear cap space? Also, are we starting to feel better about the Tyquan Thornton pick?

5:00-Ranking possible free agent fits at the Edge/DL position

13:00-Do you have confidence in Cole Strange being a Week 1 starter?

18:00-Should the Patriots be shopping for a linebacker?

24:00-Best way to clear cap in one fell swoop would be trading Nelson Aghlolor

28:30-Starting to feel better about the Tyquan Thornton pick

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Kay Adams: Leave Cole Strange alone! May 03, 2022

Tom Curran and Phil Perry recap the Patriots' draft and break down the reasoning behind each pick. Later, Kay Adams explains why she is a HUGE fan of the Patriots drafting Cole Strange.

1:00-Phil Perry gives the WHY on each Patriots draft pick

11:30-How many draft picks will make significant contributions in 2022?

15:00-Projecting the Patriots' depth chart

22:00-Kay Adams: Leave Cole Strange alone!

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Patriots keep swinging on day 2 of the NFL Draft and may have hit a home run Apr 30, 2022

Tom Curran and Phil Perry break down the Patriots second and third round selections in the NFL Draft. What can the Patriots expect from WR Tyquan Thornton and CB Marcus Jones?

:30-Getting to know Tyquan Thornton

4:00-Could the Patriots have got Thornton on day 3?

11:30-Why Marcus Jones is good Patriots fit

17:00-What do we want to see the Patriots do on day 3?

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Trying to make sense of the Patriots STRANGE first round pick Apr 29, 2022

Tom Curran and Phil Perry react to the Patriots selecting Cole Strange with the 29th overall pick in the 2022 NFL draft.

:30-Did the Patriots reach for Cole Strange?

2:30-Were the Patriots actually targeting a player that went from #21-28?

6:00-What’s the ceiling for Strange?

19:00-Grading the picks from the rest of the AFC

21:00-What to expect from the Patriots in the second round

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What the Patriots should do in a 'can't miss' draft Apr 26, 2022

As the 2022 NFL Draft looms, Tom Curran and Phil Perry are breaking down what the Patriots should do in the first three rounds and discussing whether they'll try to trade up. Plus, Mike Florio of Pro Football Talk joins Tom to talk about his book, why he thinks the NFL Draft needs to change and how chaotic the first round could be this year.

1:00 - Looking ahead to the NFL Draft, could the Patriots trade up?

4:45 - What SHOULD the Patriots do in the first three rounds of the draft?

20:30 - Mike Florio joins the podcast

23:00 - Will there ever be a change in the way players are drafted to NFL teams?

27:00 - How chaotic could the first round of the NFL Draft be this year?

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Chris Simms on Belichick's legacy and WRs for Patriots in the draft Apr 19, 2022

Tom Curran talks with Chris Simms about how Bill Belichick's legacy will be impacted by his post-Brady career. They also discuss what WR weapons the Patriots could get in the draft to help maximize Mac Jones in Year 2.

2:30-What impact will Belichick’s post-Brady career have on his legacy?

6:30-Concerns for Mac Jones' development after Josh McDaniels departure

9:00-Does Mac have enough weapons on offense? Who can they add in the draft?

11:45-How does the future of Baker Mayfield and Jimmy G impact teams drafting a QB in the draft?

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Going deep on the Alabama products who could be Patriots Apr 14, 2022

Tom Curran and Phil Perry talk with Mike Rodak from AL.com about which Alabama players in the draft would be good fits for the Patriots. Will the Patriots draft offense or defense with their first-round pick?

1:00-Put your money where your mouth is! Will Patriots draft offense or defense at 21?

6:30-Mike Rodak breaks down how LB Christian Harris would fit into the Patriots' defense

8:30-WR debate: John Metchie or Slade Bolden?

11:00-What would the Patriots be getting in DB Jalyn Armour-Davis?

13:00-Why didn't the Patriots go after Bill O'Brien for OC?

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Talking life, health, and Patriots with Jeff Howe of The Athletic Apr 12, 2022

Tom Curran talks with Jeff Howe about his recent health battle. They also debate who deserves to be inducted into the Patriots Hall of Fame, and evaluate the Patriots' biggest needs heading into the draft.

1:00-Howe details his recent health battle

18:30-Patriots Hall of Fame nominee debate: Making the case for Welker and Parcells

32:00-Evaluating the Patriots' biggest need heading into the draft

36:30-Can the Patriots build through the draft the way the Bills have?

44:00-Pair Mac Jones with Jameson Williams or John Metchie!

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A 28-minute blizzard of rapid fire Patriots pre-draft analysis Apr 07, 2022

Tom Curran talks with Andrew Callahan of the Boston Herald about the three things we cannot stop worrying about with this Patriots team. Callahan also breaks down the Patriots' biggest position needs, and which players he loves in the draft.

1:30-Three reasons the Patriots might be better than we think

8:00-Three things we can’t stop worrying about with the Patriots

11:30-Do the Patriots have anyone who intimidate opposing coaches?

15:30-Ranking the Patriots' biggest position needs

19:00-Three players Callahan loves in the draft

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How adding DeVante Parker impacts future Patriots plans Apr 05, 2022

Tom Curran and Phil Perry break down how the addition of DeVante Parker will impact the Patriots future plans. Also, Mike Tannenbaum discusses the potential of Parker, and whether the Patriots or the Dolphins have a brighter future.

1:00-How adding DeVante Parker impacts future Patriots plans

11:00-Ranking the Patriots biggest needs

17:45-Mike Tannenbaum on the potential of Parker

21:00-Who has the edge: Patriots or Dolphins?

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Is Tom Brady the bad guy for flexing muscles in Tampa? Mar 31, 2022

Tom E. Curran and Phil Perry are sharing their thoughts on Bruce Arian's retirement, the role Tom Brady may have played in it and whether Robert Kraft is playing a dangerous game with Bill Belichick. They also react to Rich Ohrnberger's comments on the Brady-Arians situation.

1:00 - Thoughts on the timeline of the Tom Brady return/ Bruce Arians retirement in Tampa

9:30 - What caused the supposed rift between Tom Brady and Bruce Arians?

17:30 - Do you have a problem with Tom Brady using his power to get what he wants in Tampa?

22:00 - Did Robert Kraft turn the heat up on Bill Belichick with his comments this week?

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Robert Kraft keeps the heat turned up at NFL owners meetings Mar 29, 2022

Robert Kraft keeps the heat turned up at NFL owners meetings

Tom Curran and Phil Perry react to Robert Kraft's comments from his media availability. How bothered is he by the Patriots not winning a playoff game in three years? Does he believe the Patriots can be true contenders this season?

1:00-Does Robert Kraft have high expectations for this season?

3:30-Highlights from Kraft's media availability

14:30-What happens if this season doesn't go as well as Kraft expects?

22:30-What to expect from Jabrill Peppers

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Have the Patriots improved this offseason? Bill Belichick tells all Mar 28, 2022

Tom Curran and Phil Perry react to Bill Belichick's first time meeting with the media this offseason. Does Bill Belichick think the Patriots have improved this offseason? What's the plan with the coaching staff?

1:00-Does Bill Belichick believe the Patriots have gotten better since last year?

4:00-Coaching staff plans following the loss of Josh McDaniels

11:30-What are the Patriots working on now?

16:00--What's your greater concern, the talent or the coaching?

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Where do the Patriots stack up in the AFC East post-Tyreek Hill? Mar 24, 2022

The band is back together! Tom Curran, Phil Perry and Matt Cassel discuss where the Patriots rank in the AFC East now that the Dolphins have acquired Tyreek Hill.

1:00-Where do the Patriots stack up in the AFC East post-Tyreek Hill?

3:00-Weighing the advantage of having Bill Belichick

12:00-Evaluating the concern for Mac Jones' development in 2022

17:00-Do the Patriots need to draft a CB to get faster on defense?

22:00-Why are the Patriots not shopping for players like Tyreek Hill and Davante Adams?

26:00-How can the Patriots utilize Jonnu Smith more next year?

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Former NFL GM Rick Spielman gives his take on what the Patriots plan is Mar 22, 2022

Tom Curran talks with former Vikings GM, Rick Spielman, about the team-building approaches around the NFL. He discusses the lack of activity by the Patriots in free agency, and why he expects a Year 2 leap from last year's additions.

2:00-Is there a philosophical change around the NFL? Are draft picks less valued and salary cap less feared?

7:00-Should we expect a Year 2 improvement from last season's free agent additions on the Patriots?

12:00-Should Patriots' fans be losing trust in Bill Belichick?

13:30-Is the cap...crap?

22:00-Spielman on the optimistic future for Mac

30:00-What goes on behind the scenes when the Browns decided to acquire Deshaun Watson?

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Free agency winners and losers with PFF's Steve Palazzolo Mar 17, 2022

Tom Curran talks with PFF's Steve Palazzolo, who gives his winners and losers in free agency. Later, Phil Perry joins to break down which Patriots fits are still available in free agency.

4:00-Steve Palazzolo on winners and losers in free agency

7:00-The impact of Von Miller going to the Bills

4:00-What's the future for Deshaun Watson and Baker Mayfield?

14:30-How do the Patriots get more out of Jonnu Smith?

26:30-Phil Perry breaks down which Patriots fits are still available

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Which tall WRs and plug-and-play corners are the Patriots chasing? Mar 14, 2022

Tom Curran and Phil Perry break down the Patriots' biggest needs in free agency and give their "wish list" for the Patriots. Which position is a higher priority, WR or CB?

1:00-Devin McCourty is back and it's the right move!

4:00-Realistic WR options in free agency for the Patriots

7:00-Would JuJu Smith-Schuster be a good fit for the Patriots?

9:00-Is CB a bigger need than WR for the Patriots?

23:00-How big of a concern is the LB position?

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Tom Brady orders up one more round! Mar 14, 2022

Tom Curran and Phil Perry react to Tom Brady deciding to unretire and return to the Buccaneers next season. Does Brady deserve criticism for changing his mind?

1:00-Brady's return...we ALL knew it was coming!

5:30-Is there a chance Brady plays somewhere other than Tampa?

11:30-Was this Brady's plan all along?

14:30-Are the Bucs a Super Bowl contender now that Brady is back?

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Schottenheimer says don't underestimate OC importance for Mac Jones Mar 10, 2022

Tom Curran talks with Brian Schottenheimer about how the loss of Josh McDaniels might impact Mac Jones’ development in Year 2. They also discuss how Russel Wilson and Carson Wentz will fit in with their new teams.

2:00-How will Russel Wilson fit in with the Broncos?

5:30-Is Carson Wentz salvageable in Washington?

10:30-What’s stopping Jimmy Garoppolo from being a top 10 QB?

16:30-What was the most impressive part of Mac’s rookie season?

20:30-Don't underestimate OC importance for Mac Jones

27:30-How important is it for there to be one voice calling the plays for Mac?

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Patriots seem to be clearing the way for young leadership Mar 08, 2022

Tom Curran and Phil Perry discuss how the release of Kyle Van Noy will impact the Patriots' defense next season. Which young players will step up and become leaders of this team? Also, would Robby Anderson be a good fit or should they target a WR in the draft?

3:00-The impact of losing Kyle Van Noy

6:00-Which young players will step up and be leaders on this team?

14:30-Making the case to bring back James White

17:30-Could Bill Belichick call the offensive plays?

24:00-Can Patriots transition from a man defense to zone?

30:00-What to make of the Patriots interest in Robby Anderson

35:00-Would Arkansas WR Treylon Burks be a good pick at 21?

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How important is it for the Patriots to keep Devin McCourty in 2022? Mar 03, 2022

Tom Curran is joined by two of the up-and-coming reporters on the Patriots beat, Henry McKenna of USA Today and Boston.com’s Khari Thompson, to discuss all the latest on the Patriots offseason front, including how big a roll Bill Belichick will play in coaching the offense next season and the importance of the team re-signing Devin McCourty.

1:00- Henry and Khari share how they got into the business and covering the Patriots

6:10- How concerning is the Patriots’ offensive coaching situation and how big a role will Bill Belichick have in Mac Jones’ development next year?

18:05- Breaking down the potential outcomes of the J.C. Jackson situation

26:00- How important is it for the Patriots to bring back Devin McCourty in 2022?

33:30- What is going on with the Patriots and the top wide receivers in this year’s draft? Are they planning to draft a big name for Mac?

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Is J.C. Jackson a must-have for the Patriots or a luxury item? Mar 01, 2022

Tom Curran and Phil Perry discuss the future of J.C. Jackson with the Patriots, should the team place the franchise tag on the cornerback or can they afford to let him walk? Also, the two break down some of the potential wide receivers the Patriots may decide to draft this year, and what on earth is going on with the coaching staff.

1:00- Is J.C. Jackson a luxury item at $17M a year?

8:20- How do they replace Jackson if he leaves?

14:30- How good is this year’s wide receiver draft class?

19:05- Breaking down the Patriots’ limited contingent at the NFL Combine, and is this really their final coaching staff for next season?

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How dire is the Patriots situation at offensive tackle? Feb 17, 2022

Tom Curran and Phil Perry talk about the state of the Patriots’ offensive line. The Athletic’s Bob Sturm breaks down his “2022 NFL Super Bowl era franchise rankings.” Lastly, JT The Brick discusses Raider Nation’s reaction to Josh McDaniels.

1:00-Assessing the state of the Patriots’ offensive line

12:30-Enough with the “Patriots need a new QB” talk!

16:00-Bob Sturm’s 2022 NFL Super Bowl era franchise rankings

25:00-Where does Tom Brady rank as his own franchise?

42:00-JT the Brick on Raiders reaction to Josh McDaniels

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Patriots coaching staff attrition continues. What's the plan? Feb 15, 2022

Tom Curran and Phil Perry debate what's next for the Patriots coaching staff. If Bill O'Brien is not the next offensive coordinator, who will it be? Also, did the Super Bowl teach us that Mac Jones needs a new weapon?

2:00-What did Patriots fans learn from the Super Bowl?

6:30-What's Belichick's plan as the Patriots' coaching staff attrition continues?

12:30-If the Patriots don’t get Bill O’Brien, what’s the plan?

15:00-Should we be worried about Belichick's lack of a clear plan?

19:30-Super Bowl taught us that Mac needs a new weapon

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Julian Edelman wouldn't be surprised by a Tom Brady comeback Feb 10, 2022

Tom E. Curran sits down with former Patriots wide receiver Julian Edelman in Beverly Hills while out at the Super Bowl in Los Angeles. Edelman talks about life after football, Tom Brady's recent retirement, and the current state of the Patriots.

:45 Edelman talks about how tough it is to repeat, and whether he fully appreciated all of the special moments

4:00 What life after football has been like, and his transition to television on "Inside the NFL", plus how much does he miss playing?

8:10 Was Edelman surprised by Tom Brady's retirement?

10:30 Was there a consideration to play in Tampa Bay with Brady & Gronk?

12:00 Julian speculates on whether he feels Brady is truly retired, or may we see a comeback

13:30 His view of the Patriots, Jakobi Meyers, and Mac Jones leading the next generation

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Jerod Mayo responds to Rodney Harrison's comments about the Patriots defense Feb 09, 2022

Tom Curran is joined by Patriots linebackers coach Jerod Mayo to discuss his experience interviewing for head coaching openings and what the team’s defense needs to do to stop the league’s elite quarterbacks. Mayo also responds to, and pushes back on Rodney Harrison’s comments that the Patriots defense wasn’t toughen enough last season.

2:15- Mayo responds to Rodney Harrison’s comments about the Patriots defense

7:25- What role do coaches play in making sure a player is ‘ready’ for a game?

9:50- Mayo shares his experience interviewing for head coaching positions and his thoughts on the frustrations of Black coaches

12:15- Who is actually in charge of the Patriots defense?

13:15- What do the Patriots need to do defensively to stack up against the NFL’s elite QBs and offenses?

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The poison of DEFLATEGATE still lives in the NFL's system Feb 08, 2022

Tom Curran is joined by Mike Florio of Pro Football Talk and NBC Sports to discuss his new book, “Playmakers: How the NFL Really Works (and Doesn’t)”. Florio shares some previously unknown information about the league’s ‘Deflategate’ investigation as well as offering his thoughts on Brian Flores’ lawsuit against the NFL.

3:10- Florio shares new details on the origins of ‘Deflategate’, including the source of the infamous “11 of 12 footballs…” report

9:20- What ever happened to the data the NFL collected on football PSI levels during the 2015 season?

15:25- Grading Roger Goodell’s tenure as NFL commissioner

19:50- Florio shares his thoughts on the Brian Flores’ lawsuit and how he’d solve the issues with NFL ownership and governorship

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Rodney Harrison laments the softness of the Patriots defense Feb 07, 2022

Tom Curran is joined by Rodney Harrison to discuss Mac Jones’ rookie season, what the Patriots need to do to improve on defense and Tom Brady’s ‘snub’ of the Patriots in his retirement announcement. Rodney also shares his thoughts on Brian Flores’ decision to sue the NFL and how the league needs to address the issue.

1:00- Rodney shares his thoughts on Mac Jones and what he needs to do to improve entering year two

2:55- What do the Patriots need to do to toughen up on defense?

6:25- Rodney shares his thoughts on the Brian Flores situation and how the league needs to address it directly, starting at the ownership level

12:35- Rodney pushes back on Patriots fans who feel slighted by Tom Brady not mentioning them or the Patriots in his retirement announcement

15:35- Rodney explains why the lack of Black head coaches and executives in the NFL is so hurtful and upsetting

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Touchdown in L.A. Setting the stage for Super Bowl week Feb 07, 2022

Tom Curran and Phil Perry pod by the pool down in L.A. They talk the latest about the Patriots OC search, and preview what’s to come from a busy week down at the Super Bowl.

1:00-Tom’s favorite stories from the trip to L.A.

4:30-Reaction to Mac Jones Pro Bowl performance

6:30-Is there a dark horse candidate for the OC position?

16:00-Tom Brady…the owner?!

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Snubgate Day 3: Belichick enters the statement arena Feb 03, 2022

Tom Curran and Phil Perry react to Bill Belichick’s statement on Brady, and Brady’s newest video tribute to his teammates. Will Patriots fans ever forgive Brady for not mentioning him sooner? Also, how Brian Flores' lawsuit will impact the future of the NFL.

:30-Snubgate Day 3: What to make of the most recent statements from Brady and Belichick

2:30-Does Tom Brady hold a grudge for the Patriots not letting him retire here?

7:00-Was Brady pressured to release a video recognizing the Patriots?

13:00-Latest on Brian Flores' lawsuit against the NFL

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Tom Brady conquered Father Time Feb 01, 2022

Tom Curran, Phil Perry and Matt Cassel react to Tom Brady's official retirement announcement Should Patriots fans be upset there was no mention of New England in the statement? Also, how will the departure of Josh McDaniels impact the development of Mac Jones?

1:00-Reaction to Tom Brady’s retirement

5:45-What should we make of Brady not mentioning the Patriots in his statement?

7:45-Is there a chance Brady signs a one-day contract to retire a Patriot?

10:00-How departure of Josh McDaniels will impact Mac Jones

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EMERGENCY POD: Tom Brady retiring! Or is he??? Jan 29, 2022

Tom Curran and Phil Perry react to the news of Tom Brady retiring….or not retiring? BE THAT AS IT MAY, we break down the news…what it means…and pay our respects to the GOAT.

:30-Reacting to the chaos around the news of Tom Brady retiring

3:30-What to make of Don Yee’s statement

7:00-Is Brady the only athlete to actually beat Father Time?

9:00-Did the Buccaneers fading impact Brady’s decision?

11:00-Reflecting back on the Patriots moving on from Brady

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Going deep on Patriots wideout concerns Jan 27, 2022

Tom Curran and Phil Perry break down the landscape of the Patriots' WRs. How much do the Patriots need to upgrade at the WR position? Also, Bill Belichick has been the Patriots' head coach for 22 years; how long will he continue?

1:30-How much do the Patriots need to upgrade at WR position?

3:00-Should the Patriots cut ties with Nelson Agholor?

9:30-What should the Patriots do with Jakobi Meyers?

12:30-Do the Patriots need to target another slot WR?

19:30 - Was 2021 Belichick's worst coaching season with the Patriots?

23:00 - Tom shares his theory on how long Belichick will continue to coach this team

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Gauging Brady retirement talk and Tom House talks Mac Jones Jan 25, 2022

Tom Curran and Phil Perry discuss whether they believe Tom Brady will retire. What do the Patriots need to do to catch up to the other offenses in the AFC? Lastly, throwing coach Tom House breaks down how Mac Jones can improve his arm strength in the offseason.

1:00-Tom Brady retirement talk, are we buying that he might be done?

15:00-Where does the Chiefs-Bills game rank among all-time best games?

20:00-How far away are the Patriots from the offensive talent of the Chiefs and Bills?

25:00-Throwing coach Tom House breaks down how Mac Jones can improve his arm strength

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The Ringer's Kevin Clark helps perform our Patriots 2021 autopsy Jan 20, 2022

Tom Curran talks with Kevin Clark of The Ringer about the national perspective of the Patriots after their blowout loss to the Bills. They also discuss Clark's article on how "The NFL keeps failing at hiring 101"

2:00-What's the national perspective of the Patriots after their blowout loss to the Bills?

6:00-What's the bigger problem, the coaches or the players?

9:00-What changes does Bill Belichick need to make to his coaching staff?

14:00-Clark on his article "The NFL keeps failing hiring 101"

20:30-Divisional round playoff picks

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Our 3-point plan for the Patriots early offseason Jan 18, 2022

Tom Curran breaks down his 3-point action plan for the New England Patriots in the offseason. Phil Perry gives his thoughts on the plans and explains what moves he would like to see.

1:00-Why the Patriots should keep tweaking the staff

8:30-Go get the go-to player, is it a slot WR or WR1?

13:00-Make the hard decisions; you may have to get dumber on defense

21:00-Can Mac Jones make the same leap as Joe Burrow in year 2?

27:00-Is franchising J.C. Jackson the right move?

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Does beating by Bills undo the Patriots' positives from '21? Jan 16, 2022

Tom Curran and Phil Perry break down the Patriots 47-17 loss to the Buffalo Bills. How concerning was the Patriots' defensive performance? How can the Patriots upgrade the talent around Mac?

2:30-Is the Patriots’ defense this bad, or is Josh Allen this good?

6:00-Big picture: how concerning is the Patriots’ defense?

10:00-What’s the best way for the Patriots to keep up with the rest of the AFC?

13:00-How can the Patriots upgrade the talent around Mac?

19:00-Do the Patriots need to re-think their philosophy?

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Can Mac Jones flip his late-season script? Don't bet on it Jan 13, 2022

Tom Curran, Phil Perry and Matt Cassel break down Mac Jones' recent struggles and how it will impact his confidence heading into the playoffs. Also, they preview the Patriots-Bills matchup and give their predictions.

1:00-Does Matt Cassel agree with Kurt Warner’s assessment of Mac Jones “making decisions too quickly?”

7:00-Does Josh McDaniels scheme up plays to give Mac confidence early vs. Bills?

9:00-Is there concern Mac might not be “the guy” for the Patriots?

11:30-Patriots-Bills preview

13:00-Will the weather benefit the Patriots?

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Why has Mac Jones been staggering to the finish line? Jan 11, 2022

Tom Curran and Phil Perry debate what factors have led to Mac Jones’ decline in production down the stretch. Are the lack of weapons holding him back, or is he hitting the rookie wall? Also, Kyle Van Noy discusses the Patriots' mindset heading into their matchup against the Bills.

1:00-What has happened to Mac Jones down the stretch?

6:30-How much does the lack of offensive weapons hold Mac back?

10:00-Is the "rookie wall" to blame?

19:00-Belichick’s confidence in his team fixing its mistakes

26:00-Is Brian Flores firing a cautionary tale for McDaniels and Mayo?

39:30-Kyle Van Noy 1-on-1

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How the Patriots train got derailed in Miami Jan 10, 2022

Tom Curran and Phil Perry break down the Patriots' 33-24 loss to the Miami Dolphins. How will this loss impact the Patriots’ confidence heading into the playoffs?

1:00-Were we duped by the potential of this Patriots team?

6:00-Assessing Mac Jones' recent struggles

8:30-What was the deal with the fourth-and-1 at the 50?!

10:30-How much blame does the defense deserve?

15:00-Is there a mental toughness problem with this team?

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Should the Patriots treat Miami as a playoff game? We say yes! Jan 06, 2022

Tom Curran and Phil Perry explain why the Patriots should treat Sunday’s game vs. Miami like a playoff game. Also, Steve Palazzolo of PFF joins to explain why Tom Brady should win the NFL MVP and All-Pro awards over Aaron Rodgers.

1:00-Should the Patriots treat Miami as a playoff game? We say yes!

2:45-When is the last time the Patriots beat a "good" team?

5:00-If the Patriots lose in the playoffs, will it be because they were "not ready?"

8:00-Should we be scared of the Chiefs, or are they chokers?

10:00-Ranking the worst matchups for the Patriots in the playoffs

12:30-Steve Palazzolo on Brady vs. Rodgers

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Debating Mac Jones’ case for Offensive Rookie of the Year Jan 05, 2022

Tom Curran and Phil Perry give their picks for NFL regular season awards. Has Mac Jones done enough to beat out Ja’Marr Chase for Offensive Rookie of the Year? Also, Kyle Van Noy discusses the Patriots’ mindset heading into the last game of the regular season.

1:00-Who deserves to be Offensive ROY, Ja’Marr Chase or Mac Jones?

8:30-MVP: Aaron Rodgers or Tom Brady?

10:30-Is Mike Vrabel the clear favorite for Coach of the Year?

24:00-Devin McCourty on Patriots preparation for playoffs

27:00-Kyle Van Noy 1-on-1

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Why the Patriots’ beat down of Jacksonville was very necessary Jan 03, 2022

Tom Curran and Phil Perry break down the Patriots’ 50-10 win over the Jaguars. How will this “get right” win impact the Patriots’ confidence heading into the playoffs? Also, what role with Kristian Wilkerson have going forward?

1:00-What can we take away from the dominant win over the Jaguars?

7:00-Breaking down what’s at stake in the final week of the season

9:00-Kristian Wilkerson shines in win; what is his role going forward?

21:00-AFC is wide open; who do you want the Patriots to face in the playoffs?

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The key 2021 moments in Patriots' rapid rebuild Dec 30, 2021

Tom Curran, Phil Perry and Matt Cassel debate whether wins are a quarterback stat, and break down Mac Jones vs. Trevor Lawrence. Also, they recap the top moments from the Patriots' 2021 rebuild.

1:00: Debate of the day: Are wins a quarterback stat?

7:00-Cassel on whether Trevor Lawrence is better than what we are seeing in his first year

12:30-Was Mac Jones a better fit for the Patriots than Lawrence would have been?

16:30-Recapping the top moments from the Patriots' 2021 rebuild

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How can the Patriots pull out of their downward spiral? Dec 28, 2021

Should the Patriots be panicking following the last two losses, or be more optimistic? Tom Curran and Phil Perry debate and give their keys to turning things around. Also, Kyle Van Noy discusses the Patriots recent issues.

1:00-Matthew Slater on the urgency the Patriots need to turn things around

7:00-Is there reason for panic? Or should the team be more optimistic?

12:00-Is this team more like the 2018 or 2019 Patriots?

16:00-Will the QB gap be the Achilles heel for the Patriots in the playoffs?

20:30-Would McDaniels even want the Jaguars job?

28:00-Kyle Van Noy 1-on-1

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The Aftermath: Are the Patriots coming apart at the seams? Dec 27, 2021

Tom Curran and Phil Perry break down the Patriots’ 33-21 loss to the Bills. Are the Patriots coming undone? Did the Bills prove they are the better team?

2:00-Curran: Are the Patriots coming undone?

4:00-Uncharacteristic lack of effort and focus from the Patriots

8:30-Are you getting 2019 vibes from this Patriots defense?

10:30-Is Mac Jones starting to hit the rookie wall?

15:00-What's with all the mistakes?!

31:30-Are the Patriots coming apart at the seams?

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Patriots-Bills and a very verified Christmas with Matt Cassel Dec 23, 2021

Tom Curran is joined by Matt Cassel to celebrate Cassel finally getting verified on Twitter and reminisce about Cassel’s favorite Christmastime memories while playing in the NFL. The two also discuss the Patriots’ playoff scenarios entering Week 16, what New England needs to do to beat the Bills for the second time in three weeks and why they need a strong day from Mac Jones to make it happen.

1:00- Celebrating Cassel’s recent Twitter verification and his very Christmastime memories

7:35- Discussing the Patriots’ playoff odds and whether or not the loss to the Colts is a concerning sign of things to come

11:30- How do the Patriots shut down Josh Allen and the Bills offense?

20:15- Cassel explains why Mac Jones needs to continue to speak up, despite being a rookie, and why New England needs a big day from him to win on Sunday

22:40- Are Sean McDermott’s sideline blowups something that could negatively impact his team’s performance?

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Why’s the NFL analytics debate so angry? Dec 21, 2021

Tom E. Curran shares some final thoughts on the Patriots’ loss to the Colts and where the team goes from here before welcoming in Phil Perry, Aaron Schatz of Football Outsiders and Frank Frigo of Champion Gaming and EdjSports to discuss the status of NFL analytics and some of the more controversial coaching decisions this season. Finally, Tom is joined by Kyle Van Noy to discuss the loss in Indianapolis and the coming AFC East showdown against the Bills.

0:40- Tom shares some final thoughts on Patriots-Colts and discusses where the team stands headed into their game against the Bills

12:40- What caused the analytics debate to become so angry of late?

20:55- Breaking down what numbers and stats go into creating the major analytic models

26:48- Debating whether or not Bill Belichick was wrong to kick the field goal on 4th-and-7 during the 4th quarter against the Colts

37:50- Debating some of the most controversial calls in the league this season, including: having Nick Folk attempt a 56-yard field goal vs. the Buccaneers and John Harbaugh’s decision to attempt a 2-point conversion in the final minute of Sunday’s loss to the Packers (45:40)

54:22- Kyle Van Noy joins to discuss the disappointing loss to the Colts, getting ready for the Bills and balancing family time with football obligations during the holiday season

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Aftermath: Patriots & Mac Jones take an L, were they due or are they doomed? Dec 19, 2021

Tom Curran and Phil Perry break down the Patriots’ 27-17 loss against the Colts. Was this a sign of things to come or just an aberration?

3:00-Mac Jones and Bill Belichick show their frustration following the loss

7:00-Was this a sign of things to come or just an aberration?

13:30-How big of a problem is the Patriots’ run defense?

16:00-Mac Jones responded to adversity, but it was too late

22:00-Can the Patriots beat a team that can stop the run?

26:00-How much should we read into Mac Jones’ performance?

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Pros and cons of Jaguars coaching job for Josh McDaniels Dec 16, 2021

Tom Curran, Phil Perry and Matt Cassel discuss the firing of Urban Meyer and whether Josh McDaniels would be a good fit for that job. They also preview the Patriots' BIG matchup against the Colts.

2:00-Reaction to Urban Meyer firing

9:00-How much will the Indianapolis situation impact Josh McDaniels’ chances?

12:00-Is McDaniels a good fit for the Jaguars job?

15:00-Will Josh McDaniels stick around to be the successor to Bill Belichick?

20:00-How Bobby Okereke's comments could fuel the Patriots

21:30-Keys to Patriots-Colts

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Is Patriots-Colts rivalry back on? Could be! Dec 15, 2021

On this episode of the Patriots Talk Podcast, Tom E. Curran and Phil Perry are joined by Stephen Holder, Senior Writer at the Athletic covering the NFL & the Colts. The guys discuss just how good this Colts team is, what we could see from the Patriots offense on Saturday night and the similar arcs of these two teams over the past few years. Plus, Tom is joined by Kyle Van Noy to discuss the upcoming matchup and the passing of his friend & former teammate, Demaryius Thomas

1:00 - Comparing the 2021 Patriots to the 2019 Patriots

4:00 - Are the Colts a good team?

11:30 - How will the Patriots attack the Colts offensively on Saturday night?

17:00 - How similar are the Colts and the Patriots?

19:45 - Kyle Van Noy joins Tom to discuss scoreboard watching, the upcoming matchup with the Colts and the passing of his friend & former teammate, Demaryius Thomas

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SI’s Jon Wertheim discusses why Tom Brady is Everyman Dec 14, 2021

Tom Curran talks with Sports Illustrated’s John Wertheim about his story on Tom Brady being named the 2021 Sportsperson of the Year. They discuss Brady’s evolution in Tampa and why he is still protective of his first family, the Patriots.

2:00-How did Wertheim find a new angle to avoid ‘Brady fatigue?’

4:00-Wertheim details his sit-down interview with Brady

7:30-Why is Brady more willing to share his secrets to playing longer now?

9:30-Would Brady have had the same success with a team other than Tampa Bay?

12:00-Brady is still protective of his first family, the Patriots

26:00-Wertheim on why Tom Brady is Everyman

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Bill Belichick, Tom Brady and a separate peace Dec 09, 2021

Tom Curran, Phil Perry and Matt Cassel discuss how Bill Belichick and Tom Brady's relationship has evolved this year. How much has their teams' success helped mend their relationship? Also, revisiting preseason predictions and making the case for Matt Judon for DPOY.

1:00-What was the conversation like between Tom Brady and Bill Belichick following their game on October 3rd?

5:00-How much has the success of their teams helped mend Belichick and Brady's relationship?

14:30-Revisiting Tom & Phil’s preseason predictions. Why are we surprised they are 9-4?

19:00-Making the case for Matt Judon for Defensive Player of the Year

30:00-Heading into bye week, what’s the Patriots’ biggest weakness?

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The Aftermath: Patriots strike a blow to Bills’ psyche Dec 07, 2021

Tom Curran and Phil Perry react to the Patriots’ 14-10 win over the Bills. What message did the Patriots send to the rest of the league with that win?

3:00-Curran: Three-throw night for Mac, doesn’t mean the Patriot don’t trust him

9:30-Where does this game rank among Belichick’s greatest coaching performances?

14:00-Will this game leave a mark on the Bills?

18:30-Bills’ reaction to being “embarrassed” by the loss

24:30-WHY WAS N’KEAL HARRY RETURNING PUNTS?!

33:30-Has Belichick proven he can win without Brady?

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Has Buffalo's window of AFC East dominance already closed? Dec 02, 2021

Tom Curran, Phil Perry and Matt Cassel preview the Patriots' BIG game against the Bills. How much will the noise from the 'Bills Mafia' impact the game?

1:00-How much will the Buffalo crowd impact Monday’s game?

11:00-Who would you rather have, Mac Jones or Josh Allen?

16:00-Will Mac Jones be a truck or a trailer for the Patriots?

20:00-Does the Bills defense pose the biggest threat to the Patriots?

23:30-How will Brian Daboll attack the Patriots defense?

25:30-The impact of Kyle Dugger possibly missing the game

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Maclash! The rush is on to find Mac Jones’ Achilles heel Nov 30, 2021

Tom Curran and Phil Perry debate whether critics are being too tough on Mac Jones’ performance against the Titans. Also, Kyle Van Noy discusses the Patriots’ mindset after winning six straight.

1:00-Curran: Enough with the Maclash! Why is everyone being so hard on Mac?

15:30-Josh McDaniels weighs in on Mac’s performance against the Titans

27:30-Is Mac having a better first year than Brady?

33:30-Kyle Van Noy on the Patriots’ mindset after winning six straight

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Have the Patriots proven they are the best team in the AFC? Nov 29, 2021

Tom Curran and Phil Perry break down the Patriots’ 36-13 win over the Titans. Have the Patriots proven they are the best team in the AFC?

1:00-Curran: The Patriots say what they’ll do and do what they say

4:00-Have the Patriots proven they are the best team in the AFC?

8:20-Perry: Patriots’ improvement in turning the ball over has been key

13:45-How much did offseason self-scouting improve this 2021 Patriots team?

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Titans' unraveling coming at perfect time for Patriots Nov 24, 2021

Tom Curran, Phil Perry and Matt Cassel break down the keys to the Patriots getting a win over the Tennessee Titans on Sunday. Also, Cassel shares some of his favorite stories about playing with Mike Vrabel including their "divorce" in Tennessee.

1:00-Are the Titans a contender or pretender without Derrick Henry?

3:00-Are you buying or selling Ryan Tannehill as a good QB?

7:30-Is Mac Jones better than Ryan Tannehill?

8:00-Did the Patriots dodge a bullet not going for Julio Jones?

10:15-Breaking down the keys to the Patriots-Titans game

19:30-Cassel shares stories about playing with Vrabel

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CHAOS IN THE AFC! Who’s dead? Who’s just sleeping? Nov 23, 2021

Tom Curran and Phil Perry try to make sense of the chaos in the AFC, which teams are for real? Also, Tom sounds off on how fed up he is with Thanksgiving food takes.

1:00-Curran vs Phil: Should Thanksgiving food takes be canceled?

7:00-Would Josh McDaniels take the Bears job? If so, who would replace him?

10:30-CHAOS IN THE AFC! Who’s dead? Who’s just sleeping?

19:30-Will the Patriots’ balance make them the most deadly in the playoffs?

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The Aftermath: Patriots put the clamps on the Falcons Nov 19, 2021

Tom Curran and Phil Perry break down the Patriots’ 25-0 blowout win over the Atlanta Falcons. Just how dominant can the Patriots’ defense be? What do the Patriots need to clean up before facing the Titans?

0:30-Perry: This Patriots defense can be dangerous!

3:30-What is the biggest factor in their defensive success?

8:20-Who gets the defensive game ball in win over the Falcons?

12:30-Grading Mac Jones' performance against the Falcons

20:00-What do the Patriots need to clean up before facing the Titans?

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Is this Belichick’s best yet? Did luck or design land Mac in New England? Nov 16, 2021

Tom Curran and Phil Perry preview the Patriots-Falcons matchup, is there any concern the Falcons can steal a win on a short week? Also, where does this season rank in Bill Belichick’s best seasons?

1:00-Heated debate: Where does this season rank in Bill Belichick’s best coaching seasons?

13:00-How Mac Jones has helped Patriots fans get over Tom Brady

20:30-Get to know the 2021 Atlanta Falcons

31:00-Do the Falcons have too many issues to be a threat to the Patriots?

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How a Patriots defensive tweak set stage for Mac Jones’ attack Nov 15, 2021

Tom Curran and Phil Perry break down the Patriots’ 45-7 win over the Browns. How was the Patriots’ defense able to shut down Baker Mayfield and the Browns’ offense? Mac Jones continues to impress; is he even better than we realized?

1:00-Have the Patriots proven they are a legit contender?

5:00-What did the Patriots’ defense do to shut down the Browns offense?

11:00-It’s time to stop waiting for Mac Jones to turn into a pumpkin

15:00-Is Mac Jones’ ceiling even higher than we anticipated?

21:00-Who deserves more credit, Mac Jones or the Patriots’ system?

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What will be the Patriots’ Achilles' heel in 2021? Nov 11, 2021

Tom Curran, Phil Perry and Matt Cassel preview the Browns-Patriots matchup. They also debate what will be the Patriots' Achilles' heel in 2021. Matt Cassel also shares stories of some of the scariest defenders he went up against in the NFL.

1:00-Are the Patriots only one player away from being a Super Bowl contender?

2:40-What will be the Patriots' Achilles' heel in 2021?

7:45-How will the Patriots attack the Browns defense?

14:00-Would you rather have Baker Mayfield or Mac Jones for the next seven years?

19:45-Cassel to Brian Burns: 'Get over it!'

24:00-King in his Cassel: Who’s the scariest defender Matt ever faced?

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Hot button Tuesday: Who will be Bill Belichick’s successor? Nov 09, 2021

Tom Curran and Phil Perry coming at ya with a “hot button Tuesday” pod! Who would you like to see eventually succeed Bill Belichick as head coach?

2:30-Quick Slants poll: Who would you like to see eventually succeed Bill Belichick as head coach?

13:00-Mac Jones offers explanation for “dirty” play

19:30-What should the Patriots do about the looming J.C. Jackson situation?

24:00-Bill Belichick fires back at Stephon Gilmore

39:30-Kyle Van Noy on win over Panthers, mindset facing the Browns

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Aftermath: Patriots’ win over Panthers sparks optimism and concerns Nov 08, 2021

Tom Curran and Phil Perry break down the Patriots’ 24-6 win over the Panthers. What has been the key to the defensive success? Does Mac Jones deserve the heat he’s getting for twisting Brian Burns’ ankle?

1:00-Curran: Patriots proved they can beat teams with only one engine

4:00-Perry: Patriots’ ability to adapt on defense has led to success

22:00-What to make of Mac Jones’ up-and-down day

25:30-Debating whether Mac Jones twisting Brian Burns’ ankle was a dirty play

30:00-AFC East is open for business!

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Attack or avoid? How should Patriots deal with Stephon Gilmore? Nov 04, 2021

Tom Curran, Phil Perry, and Matt Cassel preview the Patriots-Panthers matchup; how much will Stephon Gilmore impact the game? Also, the debut of your new favorite segment “King in the Cassel”.

1:30 - Attack or avoid? How should Patriots deal with Gilmore?

6:30 - Does this have the potential to be a let-down game for the Patriots?

8:30 - Why has Sam Darnold struggled in his NFL career?

15:30 - Reaction to Aaron Rodgers missing Sunday’s game due to COVID

23:00 - Any concern Mac Jones is hitting the rookie wall?

29:30 - Debut of “King in the Cassel”

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Patriots standing pat at trade deadline sends a message Nov 02, 2021

Tom Curran and Phil Perry react to the Patriots making no moves at the trade deadline. What message does that send about the confidence in their team? Also, Kyle Van Noy stops by to discuss the win over Chargers and facing Stephon Gilmore.

1:00-What does the Patriots inactivity at the deadline tell you about their confidence in their team?

4:30-Will the Patriots regret not trading for a cornerback?

7:00-Reaction to Deshaun Watson not being traded

17:20-Assessing the contenders in the AFC, does anybody scare you?

24:00-Kyle Van Noy on win over Chargers, and facing Stephon Gilmore

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How the Patriots changed the story of their season Nov 01, 2021

Tom Curran and Phil Perry break down the Patriots’ big 27-24 win over the Chargers. How can the Patriots build off this momentum?

1:00-Curran: The Patriots are what they said they were

6:00-What should Bill Belichick be most optimistic about after this win?

8:30-Perry: Patriots have proven the ability to have a good game plan on defense

19:00-Second-guessing some of the Patriots’ decisions

26:00-Which Patriots player’s stock is on the rise?

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Should Chargers outcome determine Patriots trade deadline approach? Oct 28, 2021

Tom Curran, Phil Perry and Matt Cassel break down the Patriots upcoming matchup against the Chargers. Is this a must win game? Will a loss impact whether the Patriots are buyers or sellers at the trade deadline?

1:00-How good is Justin Herbert? Why was Tua drafted ahead of him?

8:00-Re-draft: would you take Herbert over Burrow?

11:30-Assessing how the Patriots match up against the Chargers

16:30-Is this a must-win game? Or is the path still intact with a loss?

22:00-Should the Patriots be buyers at the trade deadline?

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Patriots ID in focus and why trading Stephon Gilmore still makes sense Oct 26, 2021

Tom Curran and Phil Perry debate whether there are leadership issues on the Patriots. Also, Kyle Van Noy breaks down what fueled the Patriots’ defensive performance against the Jets.

1:30-Are there leadership issues in Foxboro?

15:00-How much credit does Josh McDaniels get for Mac Jones’ development?

23:30-Realistic trade targets for help at cornerback

30:30-Assessing the contenders and pretenders in the AFC

38:20-Kyle Van Noy on what fueled the Patriots’ defense on Sunday

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The Aftermath: Protection propels Patriots’ “Mac attack” Oct 25, 2021

Tom Curran and Phil Perry break down the Patriots’ 54-13 win over the Jets. How can the Patriots carry the offensive momentum into next game? How will losing Jonathan Jones for the season impact the defense?

2:20-Offensive line protection propels “Mac attack”

6:00-Will Josh McDaniels draw head coaching interest from teams around the NFL?

12:00-Jonathan Jones out for the season; how will it impact the defense?

16:00-Will the Patriots regret trading Stephon Gilmore?

26:30-Making the case for Mac Jones being the NFL Offensive ROY over Ja’Marr Chase

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It is what it's not? Slow-starting Patriots keep saying their time will come Oct 21, 2021

Tom Curran, Phil Perry and Matt Cassel discuss whether or not they think the Patriots are a “good” 2-4 team. Also, they give their picks on what other QBs in the league they would rather have over Mac Jones.

1:00-Daily affirmations from Foxboro: Are the Patriots a good 2-4 team?

8:00-Do the Patriots have a problem with players that are "situationally dumb?"

11:30-Perry: These five players need to step up now for the Patriots

14:00-Cassel reflects on his time playing with Jonnu Smith, and why he hasn’t been utilized better in New England

24:30-FUN GAME: Which other QBs would you rather have than Mac Jones?

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Josh McDaniels puts fourth down decisions in focus Oct 19, 2021

Tom Curran and Phil Perry react to Josh McDaniels’ comments regarding the Patriots decision to punt on fourth-and-3. Also, Kyle Van Noy discusses the OT loss and the positive progress the Patriots are making.

1:30-We’re still talking fourth-and-3, because we aren’t over it

9:20-Making the case for the Patriots’ offense to throw the ball more

13:30-Josh McDaniels addresses the decision not to go for it

34:20-Kyle Van Noy on loss to Cowboys, Patriots mindset moving forward

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Patriots coaching staff has to figure out who their team really is Oct 18, 2021

Tom Curran and Phil Perry break down the Patriots’ 35-29 OT loss to the Cowboys. Which plays should be second-guessed? Should the Patriots put more trust in Mac Jones?

1:00-Perry: The offense let the Patriots down against the Cowboys

4:00-Curran: Patriots need to take the training wheels off of Mac Jones

6:00-Patriots coaching staff has to figure out who their team really is

9:30-Second-guessing the Patriots decision not to go for it on fourth-and-3

16:00-How much has the absence of Stephon Gilmore hurt the Patriots defense?

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Pats-Cowboys puts Kraft-Jones in spotlight Oct 14, 2021

Tom E. Curran, Phil Perry and Matt Cassel are discussing the tangled legacies of Robert Kraft and Jerry Jones, plus they're breaking down the Patriots-Cowboys matchup

1:00 – Examining the intertwined legacies of Robert Kraft and Jerry Jones

13:30 – How do the Cowboys look as the Patriots prepare to face them?

18:00 – Are the Patriots good enough to play man defense?

25:00 – Breaking down Patriots' inability to push the ball downfield

30:30 – At what point to the Patriots “cut bait” on certain offensive plays

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How much faith do you have in the Patriots fixing their problems? Oct 12, 2021

Tom E. Curran and Phil Perry discuss Sunday’s comeback win over the Houston Texans, hear some interesting comments from Josh McDaniels and Jerod Mayo, react to Darrelle Revis saying he didn’t like playing for the Patriots (despite winning a ring), and Kyle Van Noy looks ahead to Sunday’s tough match-up against the Dallas Cowboys.

4:30 Josh McDaniels is asked about his playcalling, and the offense in general

12:15 Jerod Mayo on whether defensive breakdowns can be fixed

17:00 Has Belichick’s coaching style changed over the years?

23:45 Mayo on the challenges the Cowboys present on offense

28:30 Tom & Phil react to comments from Darrelle Revis about not enjoying his time in New England

32:15 Kyle Van Noy joins Tom on Quick Slants to talk about the team’s slow starts

36:35 Van Noy weighs in on Revis’ comments

40:30 Van Noy on Dallas

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Narrow win vs. Texans? Why aren't Patriots getting better Oct 11, 2021

Tom E. Curran and Phil Perry are breaking down the win over the Texans. They discuss why the Patriots are making so many uncharacteristic mistakes on the field, the issues with the CB position and how Mac Jones fared in Week 5

1:00 - Are the Patriots just not a good team anymore?

6:30 - Why are the Patriots making so many uncharacteristic mistakes?

18:00 - Why Phil's biggest concern right now is the CB position

25:00 - How did Mac Jones do vs. Texans?

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Going deep on the Stephon Gilmore deal, and could there be trouble in Texas? Oct 07, 2021

Tom Curran, Phil Perry and Matt Cassel react to the Patriots trading Stephon Gilmore to the Panthers. Could the Patriots have got more in return? Also, they break down the Patriots-Texans matchup.

1:00-Where does Gilmore rank on the list of Belichickian stunners?

8:00-How big of an issue is the depth of the Patriots’ secondary?

10:00-How much are the Patriots willing to pay to keep J.C. Jackson?

18:30-Any concern that the Patriots' line issues will impact getting a win against the Texans?

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Mac Jones shouldn’t have to carry the load Oct 05, 2021

Tom Curran and Phil Perry try to make sense of the Patriots’ running game woes. How can the Patriots get their run game back on track and take some pressure off Mac Jones?

1:00-Why are the Patriots having issues in the run game?

8:30-Was Cam Newton the reason for the consistent run game last season?

19:00-You can’t keep punishing Stevenson and Taylor, right?!

39:00-Interview with Kyle Van Noy

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The Aftermath: The night Tom Brady officially became an ex-Patriot Oct 04, 2021

Tom Curran and Phil Perry break down the Patriots’ 19-17 loss to the Buccaneers. How can the Patriots build off their improvements and eliminate their mistakes?

2:30-The night Tom Brady officially became an ex-Patriot

5:00-Perry: Mac Jones proves the Patriots have their QB of the future

15:00-Patriots’ offseason acquisitions starting to make an impact, but what’s their ceiling?

17:00-How costly were the Patriots’ mistakes, and how can they fix them?

21:30-Was kicking the field goal the right call?

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Love In! To get into Brady's head, Patriots need to go through his heart Sep 30, 2021

Tom Curran, Phil Perry and Matt Cassel preview the Patriots-Buccaneers matchup. Is pulling on Brady's heart strings the best way for the Patriots to gain an advantage on Sunday?

1:50-Is Belichick taking shots at Brady for taking the Patriots’ offense to Tampa?

5:30-How can the Patriots’ defense slow down the Buccaneers’ offense?

11:00-Who has the advantage: Brady or Belichick?

13:00-Does Bill regret not sticking with Brady for longer?

18:00-Is there a competitive advantage to playing with Brady’s emotions about returning?

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The inside story of Tom Brady’s first humble New England home Sep 29, 2021

Tom Curran talks with Tom Brady’s former roommates, David Nugent and Chris Eitzmann, about the condo they shared in 2000. What was the mindset of a young Tom Brady, and did his roommates think he would go on to have such a successful NFL career? Also, how competitive was Tom when it came to the ‘Tecmo bowl’ tournaments they had?

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How much will the heat of Brady spotlight impact Mac Jones? Sep 28, 2021

Tom Curran and Phil Perry debate how Mac Jones will handle the return of Tom Brady this Sunday. Also, Charlie Weis reflects on Tom Brady replacing Drew Bledsoe, and his early impressions of Mac.

1:00-What’s Tom Brady’s mindset heading into his return to Gillette?

7:00-How can Mac Jones stay focused and avoid the distraction of Brady?

15:20-Charlie Weis recalls Tom Brady replacing Drew Bledsoe

22:20-Weis on the confidence he saw in a young Tom Brady

27:20-Weis’ impressions of Mac Jones so far

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With Tom Brady returning, it’s a bad time for the Patriots to be a bad team Sep 27, 2021

Tom Curran and Phil Perry break down what went wrong for the Patriots against the Saints, and whether it can be fixed. Later, Scott Pioli discusses his time with Tom Brady and the Patriots.

1:00-Curran: The scary part for the Patriots is the kind of mistakes and who is making them

3:30-Perry: When can we expect the offensive line issues to be fixed?

11:30-Why have the WRs and TEs lacked separation?

19:30-Reaction to Belichick’s comments that it was Brady’s option to leave

32:00-Scott Pioli discusses his time with the Patriots and the rise of Tom Brady

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Matt Cassel: No reason to sweat Mac Jones lack of deep throws Sep 23, 2021

Tom Curran, Phil Perry and Matt Cassel break down the Patriots-Saints matchup, do the Patriots have the clear upper hand? Also, Alex Guererro explains the methods he uses to keep Tom Brady performing at a high level at the age of 44.

1:30-Last time Patriots saw Jameis Winston was 2017, how much has he changed as a QB?

3:30-With the Saints depleted with injuries, is this a must win for the Patriots?

7:00-Cassel: More important for Mac to be consistent now, downfield throws will come

14:30-Alex Guerrero explains the methods he uses to keep Tom Brady playing his best at 44

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Does Tom Brady Senior feel vindication? “Damn right” Sep 21, 2021

Tom Curran talks with Tom Brady Sr about Tom’s return to New England, and how he feels about how his son’s departure went down. Later, Phil Perry on when Mac Jones will stretch the ball down the field and Kyle Van Noy on the upcoming matchup against the Saints.

3:30-Tom Brady Sr discusses his son’s departure and return to Foxboro

14:00-Brady’s a Buc, Patriots have their QB of the future…has it all worked out?

21:30-Mac Jones and Josh McDaniels address stretching the ball downfield

31:30-Interview with Kyle Van Noy

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The Aftermath: Good, bad, and the ugly from Patriots’ win over Jets Sep 20, 2021

Tom Curran and Phil Perry break down the good, bad and the ugly from the Patriots’ 25-6 win over the New York Jets.

1:00-Why you should be optimistic about the Patriots fixing their errors

4:00-How long until the Patriots’ offense tries to push the ball downfield more?

16:00-The good and the bad from the Patriots on Sunday

28:30-Is there cause for concern with the Patriots’ run game?

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Matt Cassel goes deep on Mac Jones’ toughness factor Sep 16, 2021

Tom Curran and Phil Perry talk with Matt Cassel to get his takeaways of Mac Jones’ Week 1 performance. They also break down how the Patriots can take advantage of the Jets’ defense on Sunday.

1:00-Has Matt Cassel ever winked at a defensive player?

3:45-Who is setup for a better NFL career, Mac Jones or Zach Wilson?

11:00-Cassel goes deep on Mac Jones’ toughness

17:30-How can the Patriots’ offense exploit the Jets’ defense?

24:00-Which AFC East QB will have the longest NFL career?

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How much freedom does Mac Jones have? Josh McDaniels reveals the answer Sep 14, 2021

Tom Curran and Phil Perry dissect Mac Jones’ first NFL start, and debate how much freedom he will be given with the Patriots’ offense this season. Later, Kyle Van Noy breaks down the loss to the Dolphins.

4:00-How similar is Mac Jones attitude to a young Tom Brady?

6:30-How much freedom will Mac have to adjust plays at the line?

15:30-Why did the Patriots’ defense struggle at the start of the game and at halftime against the Dolphins?

22:30-Interview with Kyle Van Noy

26:30-Van Noy on the potential of Mac Jones

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The Aftermath: Mac Jones wows in NFL debut, but is he built to last? Sep 13, 2021

Tom Curran and Phil Perry break down the Patriots’ 17-16 loss to the Dolphins.

Mac Jones impresses, but can he continue to take the pressure he faced on Sunday?

1:00-Mac Jones proves he is the real deal, but can the Patriots give him better protection?

5:30-Breaking down the good and bad from Mac Jones in Week 1

11:00-Report card: 3 best, 3 worst from Sunday

25:00-Why does Belichick’s former staff continue to have success when facing the Patriots?

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Mac Jones and the Tom Brady shadow Sep 09, 2021

Tom Curran, Phil Perry and Matt Cassel preview the Patriots' Week 1 matchup against the Miami Dolphins.

How will Mac Jones handle the shadow of Tom Brady?

1:00-How much pressure is on Mac Jones to replace Tom Brady?

4:00-Mac Jones is not afraid to be a leader, and that's a good sign

9:30-What does Cam Newton have to get off his chest on 'Funky Friday?'

15:00-Matt Cassel on the difficulties being assertive as a new QB

16:30-Cassel tells a great story of arguing with Randy Moss in the huddle

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What to expect from Mac Jones in 2021, plus Kyle Van Noy 1-on-1 Sep 07, 2021

Tom Curran and Phil Perry try to predict Mac Jones’ stats for 2021. Also Kyle Van Noy talks about returning to the Patriots and facing his former team in Week 1.

2:00-Predicting Mac Jones’ first-year stats

4:00-How does Mac compare to Joe Burrow?

9:00-Any reason to fear Tua Tagovailoa and the Dolphins?

19:30-Kyle Van Noy on facing his former team in Week 1

30:00-What did Kyle miss most about Massachusetts?

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Why it’s OK to compare Mac Jones to Tom Brady Sep 02, 2021

Tom Curran and Phil Perry discuss why it’s OK to compare Mac Jones to Tom Brady….just a specific Tom Brady. Also, what should be the goal for Mac Jones in Year 1?

2:45-Why it’s OK to compare Mac Jones to Tom Brady

16:00-What’s the goal for Mac Jones: Jimmy G. or better?

20:30-Which other NFL QB does Mac compare to?

29:00-Reaction to Bill Belichick’s vaccination comments

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It’s not hard to understand why Mac Jones is in and Cam Newton is out Aug 31, 2021

Tom Curran and Phil Perry react to the Patriots releasing Cam Newton and making Mac Jones their starting QB. Also, they discuss Stephon Gilmore starting the season on the PUP list, and the Patriots sticking with rookie kicker Quinn Nordin.

2:00-Were there signs that Belichick was going to move on from Cam and go with Mac?

7:30-Did Cam get a fair shot at earning the starting job?

10:00-Ranking the reasons the Patriots moved on from Cam

15:00-Would the Patriots have been better off keeping Cam?

20:00-Are the Patriots fine with Brian Hoyer as the backup?

23:00-Reaction to Stephon Gilmore starting the season on the PUP list

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It’s obvious to everyone. Cam is the Patriots’ starter. Unless he isn’t. Aug 30, 2021

Does Cam Newton’s experience trump Mac Jones’ dynamite summer? Tom Curran and Phil Perry debate who will start against the Dolphins.

1:30-All the signs point to _________ starting at QB against the Dolphins

10:30-Is it fair to question Bill Belichick’s ability to evaluate the QB position?

20:00-Tom attempts to explain the QB conundrum with a little league analogy

27:30-What did we learn from the preseason finale?

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Mac Jones rests his case Aug 26, 2021

Tom Curran and Phil Perry debate whether the QB competition between Cam Newton and Mac Jones is over. Also, former Giant Shaun O’Hara explains why he thinks Mac Jones is comparable to Eli Manning.

1:30-Has Mac Jones put the QB competition to bed?

6:30-What reasons does Belichick have to not start Mac?

10:30-Brian Hoyer praises Mac’s ‘mental capacity’

17:00-Reaction to the Patriots trading for CB Shaun Wade

21:15-Interview with former Giant Shaun O’Hara

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Cam Newton damaged his case this week. How much is TBD Aug 24, 2021

Tom Curran and Phil Perry discuss Cam Newton being out until Thursday due to a COVID-19 violation. Does Mac Jones have an opportunity to win the starting job with Cam sidelined?

1:00-What’s the ripple effect of Cam Newton not being able to practice?

4:30-Is not being vaccinated a reason for demotion?

12:00-Will this qualify as an excuse if Cam gets beat for the starting job?

18:30-Who will be the starting QB vs. the Giants on Sunday?

20:00-How did Mac look on Monday & Tuesday?

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Could Cam Newton just be the Pats version of a Trojan Horse? Aug 20, 2021

Tom E. Curran and Phil Perry break down encouraging performances by both Mac Jones and Cam Newton in their second preseason game. They discuss what they liked/didn't like from each of them, when Bill Belichick will make the call of who the starter is and if there should be concern for Mac Jones if he's named the starter Week 1.

5:00 - Do we need to grade the Patriots on a curve after their game in Philly?

9:45 - Breaking down Cam Newton & Mac Jones' performances vs. the Eagles

17:45 - Will Belichick really wait until the end of preseason to announce a starting QB?

25:00 - Should there be concern for Mac Jones mentally if they decide to start him Week 1 and he's not ready?

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City of Brotherly Shove! Patriots QB competition heats up in Philly Aug 18, 2021

Tom Curran and Phil Perry break down the Patriots joint practice sessions with the Eagles in Philadelphia, and debate where the QB competition between Cam Newton and Mac Jones stands heading into the team’s second preseason game. Plus the two are joined by NBC Sports Philly’s Reuben Frank and Dave Zangaro to discuss everything of note from this week.

1:10 - Big picture thoughts from Patriots-Eagles joint practices

5:27 - Are we putting too much emphasis on the QB competition?

10:50 - Breaking down how the Patriots offensive groups looked during joint practices

17:00 - Talkin’ shop with NBC Sports Philadelphia’s Reuben Frank and Dave Zangaro

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Patriots’ switch from Cam Newton to Mac Jones creeps even closer Aug 13, 2021

Tom Curran and Phil Perry break down Cam Newton and Mac Jones’ performances in the Patriots’ first preseason game against Washington. Is it becoming clear that the Patriots will eventually hand the keys to Mac Jones?

3:30-Curran: Patriots’ switch from Newton to Jones creeps even closer

8:30-Cam calls Jones ‘pristine’ in his preparation

15:30-Three reasons why you can’t make the switch now

25:45-What other Patriots players impressed in preseason Week 1?

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Has Cam Newton fallen off enough to give Mac Jones a shot? Aug 10, 2021

Tom Curran and Phil Perry debate whether Mac Jones has shown enough to earn a shot to play early in the season. They also give their five offensive and defensive all-stars from camp.

4:00-Breaking down the latest from the QB competition

23:30-Five offensive all-stars from camp

26:30-Five defensive all-stars from camp

32:00-When will the Patriots and Stephon Gilmore find common ground?

37:00-How concerning is Hunter Henry’s injury history?

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Why are the Patriots giving so much work to Mac Jones? Aug 05, 2021

Tom Curran and Phil Perry break down the reps between Cam Newton and Mac Jones after 2 weeks of training camp. Are there signs that the Patriots plan to use Jones early in the season?

1:00-If Cam Newton is the starter, why the increase of reps for Mac Jones?

5:00-Which QB has improved more during training camp?

11:00-If they had to do it again, would the Patriots have waited until pick #15 to draft Jones?

19:30-Am I a loon if I suggest a platoon?!

23:00-Which players stock is up during training camp?

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What has Cam Newton done to be anointed the starter? Aug 04, 2021

Tom Curran and Phil Perry break down the Patriots first padded practice. Did an impressive day from Cam Newton put him clearly ahead of Mac Jones?

2:00-Cam Newton has impressive throwing day on Tuesday

9:00-What if, hear me out, they platoon at QB?

14:00-Has Cam proven that he can play consistently well?

23:45-Does Mac Jones have to win by knockout to become the starter?

26:00-What other players had a good practice on Tuesday?

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The QB contrast between Cam and Mac shines through on Day 2 Jul 29, 2021

Tom Curran and Phil Perry break down the good, bad, and the ugly from the Patriots QB competition. Also, which young players are on the rise?

2:30-The good, bad, and ugly from Mac Jones

7:30-The good, bad and ugly from Cam Newton

13:00-Young guns: Which players are on the rise?

17:00-Do the Patriots have too many RBs?

19:00-What’s the ceiling for Jakobi Meyers?

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The Cam Newton-Mac Jones battle begins and there’s a leader already Jul 28, 2021

Tom Curran and Phil Perry break down what they saw during the Patriots’ first day of training camp. Is Mac Jones already ahead of Cam Newton?

1:00-Is Mac Jones already ahead of Cam Newton after Day 1?

9:30-Which play from Mac stood out the most?

20:00-Bold predictions for the QB position

22:00-First impressions of N’Keal Harry from Day 1

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Patriots training camp preview Jul 27, 2021

Tom Curran and Phil Perry preview the Patriots upcoming training camp. Is there any chance Mac Jones becomes the week 1 starter?

1:00-Now it’s time for Bill Belichick’s rebuttal to Tom Brady

6:30-Is Mac Jones a life preserver for Belichick?

10:00-If the competition is close, would you rather Cam or Mac?

16:30-Will there be an open competition for starting QB during training camp?

24:00-Is the Stephon Gilmore situation heading in the right direction?

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Top 50 Patriots under Bill Belichick: Ranking 21-50 Jul 02, 2021

Tom Curran has unveiled his “Top 50 Patriots under Bill Belichick” list. Phil Perry joins the podcast to debate 21-50 on Curran’s list and discuss how Tom came to his final decisions.

1:30-Which players earned the 20-25 spots?

5:30-Changes from 2015 list: Randy Moss drops, Ted Johnson on the rise

14:00-Where should Danny Amendola rank in the top 50?

16:00-How much weight do we put on Malcolm Butler’s interception?

21:00-Breaking down who made the final 10 spots

31:00-Players that were just outside the top 50

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Top 50 Patriots under Bill Belichick: Ranking the top 20 Jun 29, 2021

Tom Curran has unveiled picks 1-20 on his “Top 50 Patriots under Bill Belichick” list. Phil Perry joins the podcast to debate Curran's more controversial choices and discuss how Tom came to his final decisions.

1:45-Any problems with the top 5 on Curran’s list?

5:00-Does Gronk deserve to be in the top 5?

9:00-Who should be ranked higher, Matt Light or Richard Seymour?

15:45-Are people forgetting how good Mike Vrabel was?!

22:00-Who deserves to be higher, Hightower or McGinest?

31:30-Phil makes his case for putting James White ahead of Kevin Faulk

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Top 50 of the Belichick era debate: Rob Gronkowski presents a dilemma Jun 25, 2021

Tom Curran talks with Christian Fauria and Ted Johnson to debate whether Rob Gronkowski’s departure from New England should impact where he ranks on the top 50 of the Belichick era list.

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Top 50 of the Belichick era debate: 2000-2010 vs. 2010-2020 Jun 24, 2021

Which version of the Patriots’ dynasty was better, 2000s or 2010s? Tom Curran talks with Devin McCourty, Christian Fauria, Karen Guregian, Dan Koppen, and Deion Branch to figure out which version of the Patriots' dynasty was better.

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Top 50 of the Belichick era debate: Kevin Faulk vs. James White Jun 23, 2021

Is James White or Kevin Faulk the better all-time Patriot? Tom Curran talks with Devin McCourty, Christian Fauria, Ted Johnson, Scott Zolak, and Karen Guregian to figure out which player should be ranked higher in his 2021 “Top 50 of the Belichick era” list.

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Top 50 of the Belichick era debate: Julian Edelman vs. Troy Brown Jun 22, 2021

In a duel of perfect Patriots, is it Julian Edelman or Troy Brown? Tom Curran talks with Devin McCourty, Christian Fauria, Ted Johnson, Scott Zolak, and Karen Guregian to figure out which player should be ranked higher in his 2021 “Top 50 of the Belichick era” list.

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Top 50 of the Belichick era debate: Dont’a Hightower vs. Willie McGinest Jun 21, 2021

Who ya got all-time: Hightower or McGinest? Tom Curran talks with Deion Branch, Scott Zolak, Christian Fauria, and Devin McCourty to figure out which player should be ranked higher in his 2021 “Top 50 of the Belichick era” list.

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Time to revisit the top 50 Patriots under Bill Belichick Jun 18, 2021

Tom Curran and Phil Perry look back at Curran’s original list from 2015 of the Top 50 Patriots of the Belichick era. Tom and Phil dissect the list. Which players might move up? Which players might move down or off the board completely?

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Did Cam Newton’s final minicamp practice ease the Patriots minds? Jun 17, 2021

Tom Curran and Phil Perry debate how Cam Newton’s impressive practice on Wednesday will impact the QB competition. Also, Tom tries out his new favorite game “Fair or unfair” where he rocks a Boston accent.

1:30-Cam Newton looked good on Wednesday; how will it impact the QB competition?

4:30-Can Cam Newton prove that he can be more consistent this season?

7:30-Recapping what we saw from Mac Jones during minicamp

13:30-How and when will the holdout with Stephon Gilmore end?

20:00-Curran’s new favorite segment ‘Fair or unfair’

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Mac Jones on the rise? How does that sit with Cam Newton? Jun 15, 2021

Tom Curran and Phil Perry break down the latest from Patriots minicamp. How will Cam Newton deal with Mac Jones getting more reps? Who has the leverage, Gilmore or the Patriots?

1:00-How did Cam Newton deal with Mac Jones getting more reps during Tuesday’s minicamp?

4:00-Cam Newton’s comments from Tuesday regarding Mac Jones

8:00-Is the door shut, cracked or wide open for Mac to overtake Cam?

12:00-Belichick says he does not expect Gilmore to attend minicamp

18:00-Who has the leverage, Gilmore or the Patriots?

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Mac Jones: “There’s a lot going on in my brain” Plus, Frank Edelman! Jun 10, 2021

Tom Curran breaks down what he saw from the Patriots Thursday practice. Also, Frank Edelman joins to discuss his expectations for the Patriots this season, and what led to Julian’s decision to retire.

1:00-Curran’s practice impressions from Thursday

3:30-Mac Jones: “there’s a lot going on in my brain”

6:30-Interview with the legend…Frank Edelman

10:00-Frank details what it was like to watch Julian succeed in the NFL

17:30-Frank details what led Julian to retire

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Deion Branch goes deep on Julio Jones, Cam Newton Jun 08, 2021

Tom Curran talks with Deion Branch about why Julio Jones would not have been a good fit in the Patriots offense, and why he expects Cam Newton to be a much better QB in 2021.

1:45-Why the Patriots ultimately didn’t get Julio Jones

6:00-Deion Branch explains why the Patriots offense wouldn’t have been a good fit for Julio Jones

11:00-Branch on why he expects Cam Newton to be a better QB in 2021

14:00-Ted Johnson: Mac Jones should be the starter, but he won’t be

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Emergency OTA pod: Cam Newton leaves practice with injury Jun 04, 2021

Tom Curran and Phil Perry break down Friday’s session of OTA’s for the Patriots. Cam Newton leaves practice with an injury to his throwing hand, how will the injury impact his preparation for the season?

1:00-Cam Newton hurt his throwing hand on Friday, how bad is it?

3:30-If Cam sits out next week’s OTAs, how will it impact preparation for the season?

6:00-Breaking down Mac Jones & Jarrett Stidham’s practice on Friday

9:30-Who had a better day on Friday, offense or defense?

12:20-Julio Jones watch: Is the price for him going down?

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Josh McDaniels goes deep on Mac Jones, Cam Newton and the learning curve Jun 03, 2021

Tom Curran and Phil Perry react to Josh McDaniels’ comments regarding Mac Jones, Cam Newton and the learning curve it will take for the Patriots to get ready for the season.

1:45-With all the additions, what’s the excitement level for the Patriots offense going into the season?

3:30-Josh McDaniels on his impressions so far coaching Mac Jones

6:45-Should we be optimistic that Cam Newton will be better this year?

16:00-How will the attendance at OTA’s impact the progression of the Patriots?

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Is the Patriots QB room with Cam Newton and Mac Jones…good? Jun 01, 2021

Tom Curran and Phil Perry debate whether the Patriots are in a ‘good spot’ at QB. Also, what would it take for Mac Jones to start over Cam Newton in Week 1?

2:20-Are the Patriots in a ‘good spot’ at the QB position?

6:00-Breaking down the benefits of building around a rookie QB

15:00-What would it take for Mac Jones to start Week 1?

19:00-Making the case for why you should play Mac sooner rather than later

22:00-Bill Cowher is still giving Patriots a pass on Spygate

30:00-What deal should the Patriots offer for Julio Jones?

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A little look at Mac Jones and the Patriots at OTAs May 27, 2021

Tom Curran and Phil Perry break down their day 1 observations from Patriots OTA’s. Which players impressed the most?

3:00-First impressions of Mac Jones at OTA’s

5:15-How impressive was Mac Jones’ accuracy during Day 1?

12:00-Does Cam Newton’s throwing motion look any different than last year?

16:30-How will Belichick split the reps for 4 QBs?

20:00-Assessing what we saw from the Patriots WRs

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Julio Jones watch and what to expect at Patriots OTA’s May 25, 2021

Tom Curran and Phil Perry break down what it would cost the Patriots to acquire Julio Jones, and how he would fit in New England. Also, they breakdown what to expect at Patriots OTA’s.

5:00-What to expect from OTA’s?

13:00-Why Julio Jones makes all the sense in the world for the Patriots

19:30-How would Julio Jones fit in the Patriots’ offense?

26:00-If Patriots acquire Julio, is Cam the right guy to be QB?

36:00-How similar is the Aaron Rodgers situation to Brady and the Patriots?

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NBC’s Fred Gaudelli on whether the Patriots are still a primetime draw May 21, 2021

Tom Curran talks with Fred Gaudelli, Executive Producer of Sunday Night Football, about their ‘Decade of Sunday Nights’ bracket challenge. How many Patriots games made the list? Later, Phil Perry joins to discuss 15 Patriots questions that need answers.

1:00-Fred Gaudelli on SNF’s ‘Decade of Sunday Nights’ bracket challenge

6:00-Breaking down the Patriots’ plays from the last decade that made the list

21:00-Have the Patriots lost the interest of the nation with Brady gone?

26:30-Gaudelli shares amazing story of famous player he caddied for at age 15

29:30-15 Patriots questions that need answers

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What does Brian Hoyer signing mean for Cam Newton and Mac Jones? May 18, 2021

Tom Curran and Phil Perry debate how the signing of Brian Hoyer will impact the New England Patriots’ QB depth chart. Also, should we overanalyze Robert Kraft’s comments regarding Bill Belichick’s salary?

1:30-Patriots re-sign Brian Hoyer; what does it mean for Mac Jones?

5:30-Will Hoyer act as a QB coach for Mac Jones?

9:30-Does this move put Cam or Stidham on the hot seat?

19:30-What to make of Robert Kraft’s comments regarding Bill Belichick’s salary

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Chad Pennington: ‘Ideally’ Mac Jones follows the Patrick Mahomes plan May 13, 2021

Tom Curran talks with Chad Pennington about how he thinks the Patriots should handle the development of Mac Jones. Later, Phil Perry joins to give a game-by-game breakdown of the Patriots’ 2021 schedule.

1:00-Chad Pennington on Mac Jones being compared to him

4:30-Pennington on playing with Randy Moss in college; did it make him a better NFL QB?

10:40-Pennington on the importance of developing a young NFL QB

15:50-Pennington says Jones should follow Mahomes plan

20:45-Curran and Perry break down the Patriots’ 2021 schedule, giving their wins and losses

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Slow and steady wins the race? Patriots offense not built for speed May 11, 2021

Tom E. Curran and Phil Perry get into the Patriots need for speed and discuss if it's actually that important. They also continue the Cam Newton vs Mac Jones debate and talk about when the best time for the Patriots vs Bucs game is.

2:00 - This Patriots offense is not fast... but do they care?

11:00 - Is this offense a good fit for Mac Jones?

15:00 - Do the Patriots have the wide receiver talent they need to win?

19:00 - Is this offense set up for Cam Newton to be the long-term quarterback?

24:00 - When is the ideal time for the Patriots to face Tom Brady & the Bucs this season?

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Jets and Dolphins insiders on what the Patriots will face in AFC East May 06, 2021

Tom Curran and Phil Perry are joined by Jets writer Bob Glauber and Dolphins writer Armando Salguero to get an idea of what the Patriots will be up against in the AFC East this season.

2:55 - Bob Glauber of Newsday in New York joins Tom and Phil and addresses how the Jets can launch their rebuild with a new head coach and rookie quarterback Zach Wilson at the helm.

9:45 - What are the strong points and the weak points on the Jets roster?

18:13 - Does new head coach Robert Saleh have what it takes to succeed in his first season?

21:00 - Armando Salguero of the Miami Herald joins the podcast to talk about why the Dolphins roster has so many fresh faces on it and what that means for Tua Tagovailoa.

30:25 - Does Armando think the Patriots can recapture the AFC East this season? The trio discuss the link between Tagovailoa and Mac Jones.

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Matt Cassel on the Mac Jones vs. Cam Newton quarterback competition May 04, 2021

Former Patriots quarterback Matt Cassel joins Tom Curran and Phil Perry to give his take on New England selecting Mac Jones at No. 15 in the draft. The three discuss what exactly it will take for Jones to surpass Cam Newton as the starting quarterback in Foxboro.

2:50 - Tom asks Matt and Phil at what point in the season they think Mac Jones will take over the starting QB role.

11:40 - Matt gives his insight on where Jones will have to make adjustments as a rookie quarterback when it comes to pre-snap and run game play calling.

22:22 - Addressing Mike Lombardi's comments about how Belichick will approach the QB battle.

31:05 - Why are people criticizing the pick? Tom, Matt and Phil discuss Jones' skillset and compare him to other mid-first-round quarterbacks from the past.

39:27 - Recalling stories about Belichick's mysterious advisor Ernie Adams after it was announced this was his final draft working with the Patriots.

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Grading the Patriots 2021 NFL Draft class; is the dynasty back on?! May 03, 2021

Tom Curran and Phil Perry give their grades for the Patriots’ 2021 NFL Draft. What would they have liked the Patriots to do differently? Has the 3.0 version of the Patriots dynasty taken shape?

4:00-Grades for the Patriots drafting Mac Jones

16:30-Execution, player, and fit grades for Christian Barmore

21:00-Should the Patriots have picked another position at #96?

26:00-What could the Patriots have done differently?

33:00-Which players are likely to be dealt this offseason?

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Pats strengthen their front-seven adding Barmore and Perkins in NFL Draft May 01, 2021

Tom Curran and Phil Perry react to the Patriots selecting DT Christian Barmore and DE Ronnie Perkins during day 2 of the 2021 NFL Draft. How much has the Patriots’ defense improved this offseason?

1:00-How much has the Patriots’ front-seven improved?

2:30-What can we expect from Christian Barmore in year 1?

5:30-Why taking a swing on Barmore is a good move by the Patriots

7:30-What role will Ronnie Perkins have?

11:00-What will the Patriots do on day 3 of the draft?

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Can Mac Jones beat out Cam Newton to be the Week 1 starter? Apr 30, 2021

Tom Curran and Phil Perry react to the Patriots selecting Mac Jones with the 15th overall pick in the NFL Draft. Did the Patriots prefer Jones over Fields? Also, what are the Patriots’ needs in the next rounds?

1:00-Like, love, or hate the Mac Jones pick?

4:00-Will the Patriots regret not moving up for Justin Fields?

9:00-Jim Nagy compares Mac Jones to Tom Brady

11:30-Did the Patriots think they had a shot at Mac Jones at #15?

16:00-Is Mac Jones the Week 1 starter?

18:00-What are the Patriots needs in rounds 2 & 3?

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Has Rodney Harrison changed his mind on past Cam Newton fortunes? Apr 27, 2021

Tom Curran is joined by Patriots Hall of Famer Rodney Harrison to discuss New England's strategy heading into the draft. After that, Tom talks with Raynham, Mass. product and Northwestern University linebacker Blake Gallagher to talk about the challenges of his senior year and his expectations for the draft.

2:10 - Rodney Harrison joins the podcast to circle back to his past take on Cam Newton. He also explains why the Patriots' priority should be acquiring Jimmy Garoppolo.

5:10 - Harrison talks about some of his favorite players on both sides of the ball in the upcoming draft.

8:50 - Does Rodney think Julian Edelman belongs in the Hall of Fame?

12:16 - Tom is joined by Massachusetts native Blake Gallagher, who played linebacker all four seasons at Northwestern University. Gallagher discusses what the past year of his life has been like as a senior college football player.

21:30 - Gallagher talks about the local support he's had from his Raynham community and spotlights some of the key players who stand out to him as the draft approaches.

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Thomas Dimitroff goes deep on the ’21 draft class and Patriots' approach Apr 22, 2021

Tom Curran talks with former NFL GM Thomas Dimitroff about the Patriots’ draft approach and whether the Patriots will be willing to pay the price to move up for a QB.

1:15 - Thomas Dimitroff on how the Patriots build their draft board

5:00 - Why Patriots' draft picks don't always match national grades and 'Big Boards'

10:00 - Will five QBs really be selected in the Top 10 picks?

13:45 - How will the Patriots approach their pick and can they trade up from the 15th pick?

19:45 - What the final 24 hours are like for a GM on draft day

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A deep dive into Bill Belichick's draft strategy Apr 20, 2021

Tom Curran gives an in-depth explanation of Bill Belichick and the Patriots' 'stacks' drafting system. Later, he's joined by Phil Perry to discuss the depth of this year's draft class, New England's past picks and what optional OTAs might look like this season.

0:40 - After hearing some draft comments from Michael Lombardi, Tom recalls and unpacks a past discussion with Bill Belichick about the Patriots unique draft strategy.

11:51 - Phil Perry joins Tom to talk about Lombardi's comments about the Patriots strategy.

20:45 - What are the 1A and 1B groups of top-tier players in the upcoming NFL Draft?

25:00 - Tom looks back at where prominent Patriots players were taken in mock drafts compared to where they were drafted in the real thing.

28:56 - Will players use the pandemic as an excuse to skip voluntary OTAs this season? Tom and Phil discuss the potential repercussions if this does occur.

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Belichick: The Patriots don’t really have a QB “type” Apr 15, 2021

Tom Curran and Phil Perry react to Bill Belichick’s press conference, and break down what his answers might mean for the Patriots draft strategy.

1:00-After listening to Belichick, is Trey Lance a realistic option?

3:00-Are the Patriots willing to adapt their style for a new QB?

8:00-Would Belichick rather have Justin Fields or Mac Jones?

10:30-How does Bill feel about the price tag of moving up in the draft?

20:30-Belichick on the difficulty of scouting this year

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The intellectual dishonesty of the anti-Edelman argument Apr 13, 2021

Tom Curran and Phil Perry react to Julian Edelman retiring and discuss some of their favorite moments from his career. How will the Patriots be able to fill his void on offense?

2:00-Why Julian Edelman decided to retire now

6:00-Highlighting some of the best moments from Edelman

21:30-Who replaces Edelman’s role on the offense?

35:00-Will the Patriots draft defense at 15?

46:00-Tom & Phil fight over whether Patriots should move up in the draft for a QB

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Throwing guru Tom House says “Cam will be better” in ’21 Apr 08, 2021

Tom Curran and Phil Perry discuss why it’s unlikely the Patriots move up in the draft for a QB. Also, legendary NFL throwing coach Tom House explains why he expects Cam Newton to be a more accurate passer this season.

1:00-Would the Patriots really move up to get Fields or Lance at #4?

13:30-Interview with QB throwing coach Tom House

17:30-Can passing accuracy be taught?

20:00-House on why he expects a better Cam Newton in 2021

25:00-House on the mechanics of Jarrett Stidham

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Making the case for Teddy Bridgewater to be the next Patriots QB Apr 06, 2021

Tom Curran and Phil Perry debate whether the Patriots should make Teddy Bridgewater their starting QB next season. Joe Person, Panthers Insider for The Athletic, joins to explain why the Panthers chose Darnold over Teddy.

2:00-Joe Person on why the Panthers moved on from Teddy Bridgewater

7:30-Is Teddy Bridgewater better than Jimmy G?

15:30-Would Teddy Bridgewater be a good fit for the Patriots?

20:00-Do you need a star QB to win in the NFL?

24:00-Do Belichick & Kraft have the patience to develop a young QB?

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A blow-by-blow breakdown of Robert Kraft’s State of the Patriots address Apr 01, 2021

Tom Curran and Phil Perry react to Robert Kraft’s conference call where he addressed the Patriots free agency spending, and his optimism for the upcoming season.

2:00-Are the Patriots lucky for bottoming out last season?

7:00-Robert Kraft makes it clear you can’t build a team every year in free agency

11:00-What did Kraft mean by saying he’s seen a different approach to the draft this year?

20:00-Is Cam/Stidham going to be the game plan at QB this year?

22:00-Did Robert Kraft put Bill Belichick on notice?

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Jimmy G holds the leverage in San Fran. What's that mean for the Patriots? Mar 30, 2021

Tom Curran and Phil Perry break down the 49ers' reaction to trading up in the draft, leaving the fate of Jimmy Garoppolo in question. They discuss what the move means for the Patriots at the quarterback position as well as what New England should do with Stephan Gilmore.

0:35 - Tom and Phil touch on the move the San Francisco 49ers made to move up to No. 3 in the upcoming draft. Would a similar move be right for the Patriots to make?

10:00 - Breaking down a handful of answers from John Lynch and Kyle Shanahan in the aftermath of the 49ers trade. Are there any clues that tell us Garoppolo to the Patriots is a possibility?

31:09 - Tom's Quickfire Questions: Will the 49ers keep Jimmy G and draft a young QB? Who has more leverage in the situation? Would the Patriots even be a good option for him?

36:53 - Phil and Tom discuss what the Patriots should do with Stephon Gilmore now that the makeup of their roster has changed drastically.

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Patriots don’t have to apologize for winning 2021 offseason Mar 25, 2021

Tom Curran explains why he doesn’t want the Patriots to apologize for winning the 2021 offseason. Jessica Gelman, CEO of the Kraft Analytics group, joins the podcast to discuss how her career is helping lead the way for future women in the sports industry.

1:00-Patriots don’t have to apologize for winning 2021 offseason

5:30-Will Patriots make any other moves at the QB position?

9:00-Kyle Van Noy says Patriots have ‘chips on their shoulders’

12:00-Jessica Gelman on co-founding the MIT Sloan Sports Analytics conference

21:00-Gelman on her role as CEO of the Kraft Analytics Group

33:00-How will live sports change when fans return?

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Podcast brouhaha! Battle erupts over Patriots spending splurge Mar 23, 2021

Tom Curran and Phil Perry are taking a closer look at the flurry of free agent signings the Patriots made last week and rank them. Later, they're joined by George Chahrouri of Pro Football Focus Forecast to settle the debate: Did the Patriots overspend on their unprecedented haul?

2:10 - Ranking the Patriots free agent signings. Which additions stand to help the team more?

12:10 - After filling some of the gaps on offense, how will Cam Newton and Jarrett Stidham respond? And is Mac Jones still in the picture?

17:43 - Phil explains why he's passing on some of the top wide receivers in the draft.

25:30 - George Chahrouri from Pro Football Focus Forecast jumps on the pod to put Bill Belichick's recent spending spree into perspective, and things get heated.

38:12 - Regardless of whether or not the Patriots overspent, will they be better this season and if so, how much better?

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How Bill Belichick got his mojo back Mar 18, 2021

Did Bill get his mojo back? Tom Curran and Phil Perry react to Mike Lombardi’s article in The Athletic about Belichick. Bill Polian joins to discuss why Belichick is still doing things “the Patriot Way”

1:00-Breaking down Mike Lombardi’s article on Bill Belichick

8:00-Have the Patriots addressed all their needs?

20:00-Patrick Chung departs, Kyle Van Noy returns

30:00-Bill Polian 1-on-1

35:00-Polian on why Belichick is still doing things the Patriot Way

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What factors led to the Patriots spending spree? Mar 17, 2021

Tom Curran and Phil Perry react to the Patriots signing Hunter Henry, and debate what could be next. Will the Patriots remain aggressive?

1:30-Why is Belichick changing his ways in 2021?

15:00-Will the Patriots remain aggressive at QB?

17:00-Is this Cam Newton’s football team?

21:00-Is moving up in the draft for a QB the next move?

28:00-How will Patriots use Jonnu Smith and Hunter Henry?

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NFL free agency: Patriots spend big early, but is it the right move? Mar 15, 2021

Tom Curran and Phil Perry react to the Patriots’ spending spree as the NFL’s tampering period opened up. Which new addition will benefit the Patriots the most in 2021?

1:00-Patriots being aggressive…is that good or bad?

4:30-Does Jonnu Smith fit exactly what the Patriots need?

11:30-How the addition of LB Matt Judon impacts the defense

16:00-What role will Davon Godchaux play?

26:00-Are the Patriots done adding at the QB position?

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Emergency Pod: Cam Newton returning to the Patriots on a one-year deal Mar 12, 2021

Tom Curran and Phil Perry react to news that Cam Newton will be returning to the Patriots on a one-year deal. Can Cam Newton have better success in 2021?

1:00-Why bring Cam back?

4:00-Will better weapons help Cam Newton?

6:00-Rodney Harrison warned that re-signing Cam would be a mistake

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Jordan Palmer says don’t sleep on Jarrett Stidham Mar 11, 2021

Tom Curran talks with QB consultant Jordan Palmer about what makes a player succeed at the QB position in the NFL. Jordan also breaks down why Jarrett Stidham’s transition from college to the NFL was so difficult, and his potential for the 2021 season.

2:30-Has Stidham proved the Patriots can’t trust him?

5:00-Jordan Palmer on what makes a good NFL QB

10:00-Palmer says people are ‘dead wrong’ about Sam Darnold

14:30-Palmer on potential of Jarrett Stidham

16:30-Palmer details why Stidham’s transition to Patriots offense was so difficult

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Does Trent Brown make the Patriots better in 2021? Mar 09, 2021

Tom Curran and Phil Perry react to the Patriots acquiring Trent Brown and how much that improves their offense. They also break down their Patriots free agency wish list.

1:00-Does Trent Brown make the Patriots better in 2021?

5:30-What type of player the Patriots are getting in Trent Brown?

10:00-Breaking down the options of shuffling the offensive line

20:00-Tom and Phil's free agent wish lists

28:30-Reaction to Dak Prescott’s new contract

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Bucky Brooks on how the Patriots should solve their QB conundrum Mar 04, 2021

Tom Curran and Phil Perry discuss the Patriots lack of urgency at the QB position this offseason. Bucky Brooks joins to debate whether the Patriots can find their answer at QB in the draft.

1:00-How concerning is the Patriots lack of urgency at the QB position?

6:30-Should the Patriots bring back Kyle Van Noy?

14:45-Bucky Brooks on whether the Patriots answer at QB is in the draft

21:30-Can Mac Jones have success in the NFL?

25:00-Bucky explains why he has the Patriots taking Micah Parsons

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Let's debate: Should Patriots bother with first-round quarterback? Mar 02, 2021

Tom Curran and Phil Perry engage in an in-depth discussion about whether or not the Patriots should draft a quarterback with the 15th pick in the 2021 NFL Draft.

0:50 - Phil makes his argument for drafting a QB at No. 15: "If you don't play the game, you can't win."

9:28 - Tom and Phil discuss the element of luck when it comes to drafting.

13:12 - Tom makes his argument for not drafting a QB at No. 15: "The Patriots are not a good enough team right now to take the fifth best quarterback in the draft."

17:49 - How does Bill Belichick approach drafting QBs?

30:54 - Tom and Phil discuss the fates of pending Patriots free agents David Andrews and Joe Thuney.

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Why Jimmy G. returning to the Patriots makes sense, 1-on-1 with David Andrews Feb 25, 2021

Tom E. Curran explains why the only fitting ending may be Jimmy G. coming back to the Patriots. Plus an exclusive 1-on-1 with David Andrews

1:00- The only fitting ending? Jimmy G. Back with the Patriots

6:30-Interview with David Andrews

9:30-Andrews on the difficulty of playing in 2020

16:30-Reaction to Brady & Gronk’s success in Tampa

19:30-Will Andrews stay with the Patriots?

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Would anything really change if Cam Newton returned to the Patriots? Feb 23, 2021

Tom Curran and Phil Perry break down Cam Newton’s appearance on the ‘I Am Athlete’ podcast. Was Cam Newton asking for his job back with the Patriots? Does it make sense for New England to re-sign him?

1:00-Did Cam talk his way back to the Patriots?

4:00-In what scenario does it make sense to bring back Cam?

11:00-Is there any way to make Cam a ‘good fit’ for the Patriots offense?

17:30-Would new offensive weapons really help Cam?

34:30-Will Adam Butler and David Andrews be back next year?

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Do the Patriots need to lock up J.C. Jackson before another team swoops in? Feb 11, 2021

Tom Curran and Phil Perry debate whether the Patriots need to lock up J.C. Jackson. Sam Farmer of the LA Times details his 1-on-1 interview with Bruce Arians following the Buccaneers Super Bowl win.

2:30-Is going ‘cheap’ at QB the best move for the Patriots?

13:00-Should the Patriots give J.C. Jackson an extension?

18:00-Five building blocks on the Patriots defense

25:00-Sam Farmer on his 1-on-1 with Bruce Arians

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How did Super Bowl 55 change things for Tom Brady and Bill Belichick? Feb 09, 2021

Tom Curran and Phil Perry debate what Tom Brady’s success in Tampa means for Bill Belichick and the Patriots going forward. Mike Florio joins to explain how Brady’s time with Bucs will change how elite QBs are used going forward.

1:00-Is everyone giving Tom Brady enough credit?

9:00-Is Tom Brady the greatest football player of all time?

15:30-Will Patriots fans now question Bill Belichick’s judgment at QB?

28:00-Does Belichick need to change his ‘No days off’ mentality?

33:30-Mike Florio on how Brady’s win with Bucs will change the way elite QBs are involved in their organizations

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Devin McCourty goes deep on where the Patriots are headed in ’21 Feb 05, 2021

Devin McCourty joins to discuss which players he expects back on the Patriots next season, and where the team is headed in 2021. Jenny Vrentas of SI details her article the ‘Gap Years’ Patriots: Those who played for Brady-Belichick but never won a Super Bowl

1:30-Devin McCourty on being nominated for the Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year

9:30-McCourty on how last season showed how spoiled the Patriots have been

12:00-Which Patriots opt-outs to expect back next season

21:30-Jenny Vrentas on the ‘Gap Years’ Patriots

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Rodney Harrison on why Belichick should have expected Tom Brady’s Tampa success Feb 02, 2021

Rodney Harrison explains why he is taking Tom Brady and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers to win Super Bowl LV. He also breaks down the best options at QB for the Patriots next season, and why Stafford wasn’t the right guy for New England anyway.

3:00-Rodney Harrison on why he is taking Brady on Sunday

5:30-Belichick should have expected Tom Brady’s Tampa success

9:00-Is Jimmy G the best option for the Patriots next season?

11:00-Rodney: Cam Newton can’t play QB in the NFL anymore

21:00-Perry on how much Patriots should give up for Jimmy

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Colin Cowherd on whether Chiefs can claim to be Patriots’ successors Jan 28, 2021

Colin Cowherd of Fox Sports Radio joins Tom Curran to debate what it would take for the Chiefs to be considered a dynasty. Ira Kaufman of JoeBucsFan.com gives a Tampa perspective of Tom Brady’s 10th SB appearance.

2:00-Cowherd on whether Chiefs are a dynasty if they win

6:00-Cowherd: Why no one will miss the Patriots dynasty

7:30-Brady’s success in Tampa has proven there is a systemic problem with Patriots

16:00-Ira Kaufman of JoeBucsFan on the difference Brady has made for the Buccaneers

24:00-Is Brady the main reason the Buccaneers are in the Super Bowl?

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Tom Brady Sr. understands why there’s Brady fatigue Jan 26, 2021

Tom Brady Sr. talks with Tom E. Curran about his son making his 10th Super Bowl appearance. Phil Perry joins to debate whether Matthew Stafford would be a perfect fit for the Patriots.

1:00-Curran rant: How idiotic is it that Brady isn’t here?

6:30-THE OTB, Original Tom Brady joins the podcast

8:00-Tom Brady Sr. on his son’s departure from Patriots

12:00-Tom Brady Sr. understands why there’s Brady fatigue

26:00-Would Matthew Stafford be a perfect fit for the Patriots?

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McDaniels stays put, Conference Championship predictions and the great Kay Adams Jan 21, 2021

Tom E. Curran breaks down what Josh McDaniels staying in New England means for his future, discusses Philip Rivers retirement, the Pro Football Hall of Fame vote and this weekend's Conference Championship games. He's later joined by his old Quick Slants co-host, Good Morning Football's Kay Adams.

1:14 - Tom reacts to the news of Josh McDaniels not getting the Eagles head coaching job. Is this the best-case scenario for the Patriots for 2021 and beyond?

5:00 - With Philip Rivers announcing his retirement, Tom explains his change of heart when it comes to his respect for the QB.

10:00 - Tom gives his case for Robert Kraft belonging in the Pro Football Hall of Fame and quickly gets into his Conference Championship predictions.

16:22 - Former Quick Slants co-host and host of Good Morning Football Kay Adams joins Tom to catch up, reminisce about old times and talk about being outgoing introverts.

27:45 - On the back half of the interview, Kay explains why she's rooting for some fan bases of the remaining NFL playoff teams more than others. Tom asks five random questions lightning-round style.

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McDaniels’ Quandary: Is he better off in Philly or sticking with Patriots? Jan 19, 2021

Tom Curran and Phil Perry debate what the best move is for Josh McDaniels, and who will be the next Patriots OC if he leaves.

1:00-What’s the best move for Josh McDaniels, stay or go?

7:00-For the Patriots, losing Josh McDaniels would be _______?

10:30-Who replaces Josh McDaniels if he goes?

20:30-Will Patriots actually benefit from a lower 2021 salary cap?

24:30-Do the Patriots have enough to get Deshaun Watson?

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NFL coaching landscape and the Houston Texans mess Jan 14, 2021

Tom Curran talks with Jonathan Jones from CBS Sports on the likelihood that Jerod Mayo becomes a HC in the NFL. Stephanie Stradley, contributor to the Houston Chronicle, lays out just how bad things are with the Texans.

2:00-Will Jerod Mayo leave the Patriots to be HC for the Eagles?

10:30-Jonathan Jones on whether Urban Meyer would have joined the Jaguars if they didn’t have the #1 pick

24:00-Will Cam Newton be a starter in the NFL next year?

31:30-Stephanie Stradley on how bad things are with the Texans right now

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Pat McAfee joins to talk Belichick, Deshaun, and ‘Bama prospects Jan 12, 2021

Pat McAfee joins the podcast to discuss who impressed him in the National Championship Game, Deshaun Watson drama, and Bill Belichick declining the Presidential Medal of Freedom.

2:00-Reaction to Bill Belichick declining Presidential Medal of Freedom offer from Trump

10:00-Is Mac Jones worthy of a first-round pick for the Patriots?

30:00-Pat McAfee on who impressed him the most in the National Championship game

42:00-McAfee on a punters’ role when stomping opponents logos

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Deshaun Watson trade: Real or fantasy land? Jan 07, 2021

Matt Cassel joins Tom Curran and Phil Perry to discuss Nick Caserio joining the Houston Texans and rumors of Deshaun Watson wanting out.

2:30-Matt Cassel reacts to Nick Caserio joining the Texans

5:30-Will the Patriots have trouble attracting a free agent QB?

9:00-No way the Texans trade Deshaun Watson, right?!

19:30-Ranking the best & worst from this Patriots’ season

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Caserio fallout: Why he’s gone and why his loss comes at a bad time Jan 06, 2021

Tom Curran and Phil Perry react to the Texans hiring Nick Caserio. Will Josh McDaniels be the next person to leave the Patriots?

1:00-Caserio is gone, is Josh McDaniels next?

3:00-Why did the Texans want Caserio?

12:00-What happens to the offseason? Who’s in charge?

19:00-Who else goes from the Patriots to the Texans?

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If these two things happened, would Brady still be a Patriot? Jan 05, 2021

Tom Curran and Phil Perry debate whether the Patriots’ decline has little to do with their ‘aggressiveness’. Also, could these two things have changed Brady’s mind about leaving?

1:30-Patriots’ decline has little to do with past ‘aggressiveness’

17:00-If these 2 things happen last year, would Brady still be a Patriot?

19:30-Phil Perry’s NFL mock draft

33:00-Is it surprising Josh McDaniels isn’t in the mix for HC jobs around the NFL?

40:00-Albert Breer on best HC jobs in the NFL

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Was the Patriots decline simply personnel? Or was it personal? Dec 31, 2020

Matt Cassel joins Tom Curran and Phil Perry to debate whether the Patriots’ offense can adapt to what is working around the NFL in 2021.

3:00-What are the biggest factors in the Patriots being a 6-9 team?

13:30-Can the Patriots’ offense adapt to what’s working around the NFL?

20:30-Will Belichick/McDaniels trust a rookie QB to start in 2021?

27:00-Are the Patriots better off finding a QB via free agency?

34:00-Jets are a cautionary tale for the Patriots of how NOT to rebuild

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An eyes-wide-open look at where the Patriots are right now Dec 29, 2020

Tom Curran and Phil Perry do a deep dive on what the future holds for the New England Patriots. Aaron Schatz of Football Outsiders breaks down what the analytics tell us about the best teams in the NFL.

2:30-Have the Patriots hit rock bottom?

5:00-Did the Bills give the Patriots a blueprint on how to rebuild?

23:30-Will any free agents want to come to New England?

29:00-Will other teams want Josh McDaniels as their head coach?

35:00-Aaron Schatz of Football Outsiders

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Dissecting the draft's top quarterbacks and best Patriots fits with Bruce Feldman Dec 23, 2020

Tom Curran and Phil Perry discuss Bill Belichick’s growing frustrations with the media regarding QB questions. The Athletic’s Bruce Feldman joins to break down the upcoming QB draft class.

2:00-Bill Belichick is fed up with the QB questions

10:00-What’s the motivation behind keeping Cam the starter?

20:00-Have the Patriots changed what they are looking for in their next QB?

31:00-Reaction to Jedd Fisch becoming Arizona Wildcats head coach

36:45-Bruce Feldman breaks down the best options at QB in the draft

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Patriots are now left to face some hard truths Dec 21, 2020

With the path to the playoffs gone, Tom Curran and Phil Perry debate how far away the Patriots are to being competitive in the AFC next season. Will Belichick change his strategy in 2021?

2:00-Reality is setting in on how far away the Patriots are

12:00-Perry: Patriots could have made moves to be more competitive this season

16:00-Will Belichick change the strategy he’s had in the past going into 2021?

24:30-This should be a wrap with the Patriots experiment with Cam Newton

41:00-How will Stephon Gilmore’s injury impact his future?

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How does Patriots’ offense change if Josh McDaniels leaves? Dec 18, 2020

Matt Cassel joins Tom Curran and Phil Perry to discuss how different the Patriots offense could look next season if Josh McDaniels leaves.

1:00-Matt Cassel on the impact of Josh McDaniels

4:00-What do the Patriots gain if Jedd Fisch becomes OC?

7:00-Has Belichick already transitioned to a QB friendly offense?

10:00-Which QBs in the draft would be a good fit for next Patriots QB?

13:20-Celtics Talk podcast host Chris Forsberg joins to preview the upcoming season

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Do the Patriots need to follow Miami’s blueprint to get back on track? Dec 17, 2020

Matt Cassel joins Tom Curran and Phil Perry to debate whether using the Dolphins’ blueprint is the best way for Patriots to get back to playoff contention next season.

1:00-Is the Dolphins franchise where the Patriots want to be?

8:00-Are the Patriots one QB away from being good again?

14:30-What other teams can the Patriots model their rebuild after?

19:00-Should James White and Julian Edelman be a part of the future?

24:00-Is the key to have N’Keal Harry play more physical?

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The straight poop on why Jarrett Stidham isn’t starting Dec 15, 2020

Tom Curran and Phil Perry discuss why Jarrett Stidham will not be starting for the Patriots.

Armando Salguero of the Miami Herald joins to discuss how the Dolphins went from tanking to contending.

5:00-Will Belichick try to use Jarrett Stidham down the stretch?

14:00-If there is no future with Stidham, why is he on the roster?

19:00-How can the Patriots’ improve their passing game down the stretch?

24:30-Which college QBs should Patriots’ fans keep an eye on?

28:00-Armando Salguero on how Dolphins went from tanking to contending

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Wrestling with the Cam Newton dilemma Dec 11, 2020

Is Cam Newton getting too much heat for the beatdown against the Rams? Matt Cassel joins Tom Curran and Phil Perry to debate who is to blame for the Patriots’ offensive struggles.

2:00-How much is Cam Newton’s limitations impacting the Patriots’ chances of winning?

9:00-Does going to Stidham in the 4th show lack of confidence in Cam?

12:00-Second-guessing Patriots’ play calls in the red zone

17:00-Is Cam to blame? Or is it his offensive weapons?

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Can Patriots repeat their SBLIII mastery against the Rams? Dec 08, 2020

Tom Curran and Phil Perry preview the Patriots Thursday night matchup against the Rams.

Steve Palazzolo of PFF joins to discuss whether the Patriots can repeat their game plan from SBLIII.

4:30-Can the Patriots find success with the run against the Rams’ defense?

10:00-What matchups can the Patriots exploit on Thursday?

21:30-Is putting pressure on Goff the key to slowing down the Rams’ offense?

28:30-Steve Palazzolo on growth of rookies on the Patriots

34:45:Can Patriots repeat their SBLIII mastery against the Rams?

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The Aftermath: Bill Belichick, Coach of the Year candidate? Dec 07, 2020

Tom Curran and Phil Perry recap the Patriots’ blowout win over the Chargers. Should Bill Belichick be in the running for Coach of the Year?

2:00-Cam Newton showed why he must be the Patriots QB going forward

10:00-Perry: We are watching the Patriots’ defense evolve before our eyes

16:00-Why Bill Belichick has success against rookie QBs

18:30-Making the case for Belichick as the Coach of the Year

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Warren Sharp highlights Patriots-Chargers coaching mismatch in critical game Dec 03, 2020

Matt Cassel joins Tom Curran and Phil Perry to break down the keys to the Patriots getting a win on Sunday. Warren Sharp discusses just how big of an advantage the Patriots’ coaching staff has over the Chargers.

2:00-Laying out the Patriots’ path to the playoffs

5:30-Why putting pressure on Herbert will be key on Sunday

12:00-Matt Cassel ranks QBs around the NFL he would build his team around

22:30-How should Patriots’ offense attack the Chargers’ defense?

38:50-Warren Sharp on Patriots can benefit from coaching advantage on Sunday

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Why fearless Kyle Dugger deserves our appreciation Dec 01, 2020

Tom Curran and Phil Perry break down the impressive play of Kyle Dugger, and how key he will be to the Patriots’ future. Rick Stroud from the Tampa Bay times joins to discuss the criticism around Tom Brady with the Buccaneers.

4:30-Why fearless Kyle Dugger deserves our appreciation

17:30-How important is a strong Safety to a championship team?

20:00-Should Belichick give Stidham a start this season?

24:00-Should the Patriots try other options at WR?

37:30-Rick Stroud of the Tampa Bay Times on Tom Brady’s struggles

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Why the Patriots should move on from Cam Newton after this season Nov 30, 2020

Tom Curran and Phil Perry break down the Patriots’ 20-17 win over the Arizona Cardinals. Should the Patriots move on from Cam Newton next season? Should Bill Belichick experiment with a platoon system with Jarrett Stidham for the rest of this season?

2:00-Making the case for the Patriots to move on from Cam Newton next season

12:00-Perry: Positive signs from young players the Patriots can build around

16:00-Should the Patriots try a platoon system with Jarrett Stidham?

19:00-What’s the upside of the Patriots’ win over the Cardinals?

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Does Bill Belichick have a plan to contain Kyler Murray? Nov 25, 2020

Matt Cassel joins Tom Curran and Phil Perry to preview Patriots-Cardinals. Does Bill Belichick have something up his sleeve to slow down the Cardinals’ offense?

1:00-Debate: Does Kyler Murray compare to Doug Flutie?

6:30-Is the era of the pocket passer over?

17:00-Does Bill Belichick have a plan to contain Kyler Murray?

25:00-How Doug Flutie overshadowed Matt Cassel’s first NFL TD

31:00-Cassel breaks down why Tom Brady is struggling

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The Aftermath: Has the Patriots’ rebuild even begun? Nov 23, 2020

Tom Curran and Phil Perry break down the Patriots’ 27-20 loss to the Houston Texans. Who deserves the blame for the loss, and has the Patriots’ rebuild even begun?

2:30-Is the Patriots’ defense to blame for loss to Texans?

7:00-How much blame does Cam Newton get in the loss?

10:00-No one fears of the Patriots’ defense

15:30-What could Josh McDaniels have done different?

25:00-Has the Patriot’s rebuild even begun?

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Can Cam Newton be a top-10 guy? Is JC Jackson a No.1? Nov 19, 2020

Matt Cassel joins Tom Curran and Phil Perry to break down the Patriots-Texans matchup. They also debate whether Cam Newton can be a top-10 guy and if JC Jackson is a No. 1.

3:30-This is an opportunity to for Patriots to prove they are legit

5:00-How feasible Is it for the Patriots to make the playoffs?

12:45-Phil’s analytics corner: Would you build your franchise around Deshaun Watson?

14:00-Can Cam be a top-10 guy? Is JC Jackson a No.1?

36:30-Patriots-Texans predictions

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Who are the Patriots top 7 building blocks? Nov 17, 2020

Tom Curran and Phil Perry give their picks for the Patriots’ top 7 building blocks. John McClain from the Houston Chronicle discusses Belichick’s comments on Jack Easterby and previews Patriots-Texans.

1:30-Phil Perry’s report card for Patriots after win vs Ravens

11:20-Who are the Patriots’ top 7 building blocks?

19:00-How did this win change fans perspective of the Patriots’ playoff chances?

30:00-John McClain from the Houston Chronicle previews Patriots-Texans

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The Aftermath: Was Patriots win over the Ravens a one-off? Nov 16, 2020

Tom Curran and Phil Perry react to the Patriots upsetting the Ravens. Does this win prove the Patriots have what it takes to be a legit playoff contender?

2:00-Does a win over the Ravens prove the Patriots can be a playoff team?

7:00-Perry: Cam Newton showed real improvement vs Ravens

9:30-What was the biggest reason for Cam Newton’s production on offense?

18:00-Impact of rookies and UDFA’s against Baltimore

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Lamar Jackson is the one that got away so don’t lose Cam Newton Nov 12, 2020

Matt Cassel joins Tom Curran and Phil Perry to debate whether the Patriots made a mistake not drafting Lamar Jackson in 2018 and if that should be a factor in what they decide to do with Cam Newton after this season. The guys also preview Sunday night's Patriots-Ravens matchup.

2:25-Should Cam Newton be part of the Patriots' plans beyond this season?

12:15-Did the Pats make a mistake not drafting Lamar Jackson in 2018?

25:54-Does the Pats defense have any chance of stopping Lamar Jackson and the Ravens offense?

34:17-Can Cam Newton and the offense overcome Baltimore's defense?

35:55-Patriots-Ravens game predictions

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Patriots may have missed their chance to tank Nov 10, 2020

Tom Curran and Phil Perry discuss the Patriots' thrilling 30-27 win over the New York Jets. Should we even be happy with the result? Later, Tom is joined by Pete Thamel of Yahoo Sports to talk about the top quarterbacks in the upcoming NFL Draft.

0:48 - Tom and Phil answer the question we really want to know after the Patriots defeated the Jets in Week 9: Would we have rather had them lose?

9:05 - Did we learn anything positive about this Patriots team from the win? Tom and Phil get into a heated debate about the skill level of the Pats secondary.

22:08 - After Cam Newton's solid performance in the win, have we changed our minds about wanting him in New England next season?

30:52 - Tom is joined by Pete Thamel, who covers college football for Yahoo Sports and targets three QBs in the upcoming NFL Draft: Trevor Lawrence, Justin Fields and Trey Lance.

40:38 - Pete discusses how the scouting process has been impacted by COVID-19 and how that could make for some interesting draft results next year.

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Patriots problems can all be traced to planning Nov 05, 2020

Matt Cassel joins Tom Curran and Phil Perry to preview the Patriots-Jets matchup and debate whether Sam Darnold would be a good fit for the Patriots. Tony Dungy joins to discuss the Patriots’ struggles and his confidence in their future.

1:00-Did the Patriots ever have a real succession plan for Tom Brady?

6:30-Did Matt Cassel ruin how the Patriots view quarterbacks?

15:30-Is Sam Darnold a good fit for the Patriots?

26:00-Is it safe to say Jarrett Stidham is not the future?

28:30-Tony Dungy on the state of the Patriots and their future

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Did the Patriots blow it at the trade deadline? Nov 04, 2020

Tom Curran and Phil Perry react to the Patriots not making any major moves at the trade deadline. Bert Breer from MMQB breaks down all the moves around the NFL.

2:00-Could Isaiah Ford end up being a starter?

5:30-Why Patriots made a mistake by not trading Joe Thuney

9:00-Will the Patriots regret not trading Stephon Gilmore?

19:30-Do Patriots think they can still be contenders in 2020?

26:30-Bert Breer on lack of moves around NFL and market for Gilmore

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Why the Patriots are better off sticking with Cam Newton over Jarrett Stidham Nov 02, 2020

Tom Curran explains why starting ‘Stid is simply the wrong idea for the Patriots right now. Phil Perry gives his reasoning on the Patriots trying to accumulate as many picks as they can.

4:00-Curran explains why now is not the time to move on from Cam Newton

11:00-Perry on why the Patriots should accumulate as many picks as they can

15:00-Was Jimmy G really the plan for the future?

18:50-Belichick makes candid comments on Patriots’ cap situation and depth

32:20-What was the rush to move on from Tom Brady?

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Instant reaction to Edelman surgery. Is this it for Jules in New England? Oct 29, 2020

Matt Cassel joins Tom Curran and Phil Perry to react to the news that Julian Edelman has had surgery and will miss time. Matthew Fairburn of The Athletic gives a Buffalo Bills perspective heading into Sunday.

1:00-Instant reaction to Julian Edelman surgery

4:00-Is Edelman’s career with the Patriots over?

7:30-Cassel on why the weather will be in the Patriots favor on Sunday

18:00-Cassel on Cam’s hesitancy when throwing

33:50-Matthew Fairburn previews Patriots-Bills

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GROUNDED! Patriots awful grades from Pro Football Focus show where things are headed Oct 27, 2020

Tom Curran and Phil Perry debate how Bill Belichick can get the Patriots back to their winning ways. Steve Palazzolo of Pro Football Focus breaks down his eye-opening grades for the Patriots.

1:00-What can Bill Belichick do to improve this team faster?

7:00-Mathew Slater says Patriots let effort & attitude slip away

15:30-Jedd Fisch addresses the hesitancy of Cam Newton when throwing

26:30-Why ‘tanking’ this season to move up in the draft isn’t a good plan

35:00-Steve Palazzolo breaks down PFF’s grades for the Patriots

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The Aftermath: We are seeing what Tom Brady warned everyone about Oct 26, 2020

Tom Curran and Phil Perry debate whether Cam Newton has the yips. With the Patriots’ weaknesses becoming more evident each week, what can they do to find success on the field?

1:30-Curran: Cam Newton has a bad case of the yips; so now what?

11:30-How can Josh McDaniels switch up the offensive game plan?

24:30-Why can’t Jarrett Stidham take advantage of his opportunities?

29:45-We are seeing what Tom Brady warned everyone about

33:30-How much blame does Bill Belichick deserve for lack of offensive weapons?

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Should the Patriots fear Jimmy G? Oct 22, 2020

Matt Cassel joins Tom Curran and Phil Perry to debate why Jimmy G is not living up to expectations. Also, Garoppolo talks to NBC Sports Bay Area about his time in New England.

1:00-Is Jimmy Garoppolo a good NFL QB?

7:00-Did the Patriots luck out by not building around Jimmy G?

20:00-Jimmy Garoppolo reflects on his time in New England in interview with NBC Sports Bay Area

25:45-If the Patriots are sellers at the deadline, why Gilmore could go

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Should the Patriots even want Jimmy Garoppolo back if he becomes available? Oct 20, 2020

Tom Curran and Phil Perry discuss whether defenses are developing a blueprint on how to stop Cam Newton. Matt Maiocco of NBC Sports Bay Area joins to preview the matchup on Sunday, and discuss the future of Jimmy G.

3:00-Are defenses developing a blueprint on how to stop Cam Newton?

8:30-Is it even worth it for the Pats to add a receiver?

19:30-Did Belichick take a shot at Gronk when praising Kittle?

27:30-Did Patriots luck out by not keeping Jimmy G?

35:00-Matt Maiocco: Patriots-49ers preview

40:00-Do the 49ers believe in Jimmy G?

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The Aftermath: Who is to blame for the Patriots loss to the Broncos? Oct 19, 2020

Tom Curran and Phil Perry break down the good, the bad, and the really bad from the Patriots loss to the Broncos. Can the Patriots be contenders with the team they have?

3:00-Can the Patriots be contenders with the team they have?

4:30-Reasons for Cam Newton’s struggles vs Denver

9:30-What is stopping N’Keal Harry from becoming a consistent producer for the Patriots?

19:00-Do the Patriots need to reevaluate how they use the TE position?

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Why the Patriots should be buyers at the trade deadline Oct 15, 2020

Matt Cassel joins Tom Curran and Phil Perry to discuss why the Patriots should be buyers at the trade deadline. Also, how will the layoff impact the Patriots on the field on Sunday?

2:00-There’s a loose end in the COVID chaos

12:20-How will the layoff impact the Patriots on the field?

14:15-Making the case for the Patriots to acquire Le’Veon Bell

20:00-Should the Patriots be buyers at the trade deadline?

32:00-Tom Curran’s NFL power rankings

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Patriots take their health and wellness into their own hands Oct 12, 2020

Tom E. Curran and Phil Perry recap a long week for the Patriots, and react to the Patriots-Broncos game being postponed until next Sunday. Does the NFL have the Patriots’ best interests at heart?

2:00-Jason McCourty speaks out on how Patriots’ players feel about the NFL’s handling of COVID-19

4:00-Who made the call on the Patriots-Broncos game being postponed?

8:30-Are the Broncos getting hosed?

17:00-Will Cam Newton and Stephon Gilmore play vs Broncos?

37 :00-Did the Patriots dodge a bullet not having Jimmy G replace Tom Brady?

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Covering every angle of a bizarre week for Patriots Oct 08, 2020

Matt Cassel joins Tom Curran and Phil Perry to discuss every angle of the bizarre week for the Patriots. Judy Battista from NFL.com talks about the cautious optimism around the NFL regarding completing this season.

4:30-Cassel on struggles Patriots' players face trying to prepare for Denver

14:00-Judy Battista on NFL being ‘cautiously optimistic’ about this season

27:00-What does it take to get back on the field after testing positive for COVID-19?

28:00-Who should start if Cam cannot play?

37:45-Should the Patriots be looking for a WR at the trade deadline?

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The Patriots should have started Jarrett Stidham Oct 06, 2020

Tom Curran and Phil Perry react to the Patriots’ 26-10 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs. Did Jarrett Stidham prove he should be the Patriots’ #2 QB?

1:30-Perry on why Bill Belichick showed his still the best coach in the NFL

5:30-Did Jarrett Stidham prove he should be the #2 guy?

9:00-Reactions to Brian Hoyer’s mistakes vs Chiefs

15:00-How much trouble would the Patriots be in if they didn’t acquire Cam Newton?

18:00-Are we buying in on Damien Harris?

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NFL out on a limb by having Patriots play Chiefs on Monday Oct 04, 2020

Tom Curran and Phil Perry react to the NFL scheduling the Patriots to face the Chiefs on Monday after Cam Newton tested positive for COVID-19. Is the NFL being irresponsible?

1:00-Is the NFL being irresponsible by playing on Monday?

6:00-Dr. Myron Rolle on incubation period for Cam Newton

21:30-Why start Brian Hoyer over Jarrett Stidham?

25:30-Do the Patriots have any shot at beating the Chiefs?

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How the heck can the Patriots match Mahomes' supercharged Chiefs? Oct 01, 2020

Tom E. Curran, Phil Perry and former Patriots quarterback Matt Cassel preview the Patriots' Week 4 with the Kansas City Chiefs and discuss Kansas City's potency on offense. Tom is also joined by Sam Mellinger of the KC Star to get an inside look at what the Patriots might be able to do to stop Patrick Mahomes.

2:15 - As a former NFL quarterback, who better to break down what Patrick Mahomes does well than Matt Cassel? Tom, Phil and Matt also discuss the hypothetical of a Tom Brady-led Chiefs and a Patrick Mahomes-led Patriots in 2019.

11:40 - The Chiefs are under the impression that they're in the early stages of a dynasty. Can they actually win three Super Bowls in four or five years like the Patriots have done?

21:15 - Tom is joined by columnist for the Kansas City Star Sam Mellinger to discuss the potential future success of the Chiefs, how they currently view the Patriots and what their Week 3 win over the Ravens showed us. They also talk about Sam's past interactions with Matt Cassel.

34:10 - Matt talks about his perception of the media when he was a player, specifically about his interactions with Mellinger. Him, Tom and Phil discuss the relationship between players and reporters and how it's navigated on each side.

42:50 - Tom, Matt and Phil dive into the upcoming Patriots-Chiefs matchup, give their keys to success for the Patriots and finish with their final predictions.

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Cam Newton's personality is the real deal, and so are the Chiefs Sep 29, 2020

Tom Curran and Phil Perry discuss the Patriots upcoming challenge: a Sunday night showdown with the Kansas City Chiefs. Tom is joined by Darin Gantt of ProFootballTalk to talk about how we perceived Cam Newton before he joined the Patriots vs. how we look at him now.

1:00 - Tom E. Curran and Phil Perry take a look at the Patriots Week 4 matchup with the Chiefs and discuss how New England's offense can keep up with their opponent.

9:00 - Are the Patriots allowed to have a second 'moral victory' game after their loss to the Seahawks in Week 2?

19:00 - With the Tennessee Titans being temporarily shut down after a small Covid-19 outbreak, Tom and Phil discuss how the league can move forward now that the inevitable has occurred.

27:30 - Phil goes through his Week 3 Report Card grades, overviewing the performance of Cam Newton, the Patriots offensive line and the running backs group.

35:45 - Tom admits that he was wrong about his initial perception of Cam Newton, not the quarterback, but the person.

41:15 - Tom is joined by Darin Gantt of ProFootballTalk to discuss Cam Newton's personality and early success in New England. The two also discuss the NFL's best options for dealing with potential cancelled games due to Covid-19.

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Patriots prove they can win even when Cam Newton isn’t Superman Sep 28, 2020

Tom E. Curran and Phil Perry break down the Patriots’ 36-20 win over the Raiders. They give their picks for ‘Best & worst’ from the win and debate what motived Sony Michel to breakout.

1:30-Patriots prove they can win even when Cam Newton isn’t Superman

3:30-Biggest reason for Sony Michel breaking out vs Raiders

8:30-Perry on why Belichick will absolutely love this win

12:30-Best & worst of Patriots’ 36-20 win

21:00-Your favorite segment: “That’s not OK!”

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How seriously should we be taking Derek Carr and the Raiders? Sep 24, 2020

Tom Curran, Phil Perry and Matt Cassel debate how seriously the Patriots should be taking Derek Carr and the Raiders. Also, is Cam Newton a better fit for the team than Tom Brady?

2:00-How seriously should we be taking Derek Carr and the Raiders?

7:00-How concerning was the defensive effort vs Seahawks?

11:00-Why is the Patriots’ WR core flourishing under Cam Newton?

14:30-Who is to blame for Sony Michel not being productive?

19:30-Is Cam a better fit for this team than Tom Brady?

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Is it time for the Patriots to look long-term with Cam Newton? Sep 22, 2020

Tom Curran and Phil Perry discuss whether the Patriots should look into investing long-term with Cam Newton. Rick Stroud of the Tampa Bay Times joins to discuss the early impressions of Brady & Gronkowski as Buccaneers.

3:15-Do we refigure all expectations after seeing what Cam can do?

10:00-What is the ceiling for Damiere Byrd?

16:00-Should Patriots look long-term with Cam Newton?

27:30-How will the Patriots’ offense attack the Raiders’ defense?

36:00-Rick Stroud of the Tampa Bay Times on first impressions of Brady & Gronk

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Patriots take big loss to Seahawks, but also a big step forward Sep 21, 2020

Tom Curran and Phil Perry react to the Patriots’ 35-30 loss to the Seahawks. Should fans be second-guessing the final play? How “ahead of schedule” is the Patriots’ offense?

1:00-Why Patriots are way ahead of schedule under Cam Newton

5:30-Do you have any issues with the Patriots final play?

9:30-Should Edelman have caught the pass?

11:30-Best and worst of Patriots-Seahawks

24:00-Should we be encouraged by N’Keal Harry?

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Another Patriots-Seahawks epic in the offing? Sep 17, 2020

Matt Cassel joins Tom Curran and Phil Perry to break down the Patriots-Seahawks matchup on Sunday. How can Cam Newton and the Patriots offense attack Seattle’s defense?

1:30-Bill Belichick opens up about the passing of his mother

17:00-Did Matt Cassel ever think Pete Carroll could transition into a good NFL coach?

22:30-How does the Patriots’ offense matchup against the Seahawks’ defense?

29:00-Cam Newton comes to the defense of N’Keal Harry

31:00-Belichick praises Russel Wilson, how impressive is Seattle’s offense?

41:30-Patriots-Seahawks score predictions

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Great start for Cam Newton, now can the Patriots keep it up? Sep 15, 2020

Tom E. Curran and Phil Perry debate just how much the Patriots will be able to use Cam Newton as a runner this season. Chris Simms joins the podcast to react to the Patriots’ win over the Dolphins, and debate whether the offense can keep it up.

1:30-Will the Patriots be able to sustain running with Cam?

5:30-How different does Patriots’ offense look without Cam running?

17:40-Chris Simms on why he had Cam #10 in his QB rankings before signing with Patriots

20:30-Simms on the potential of the Patriots’ offense

23:35-Is everyone overreacting to Brady’s first game with the Bucs?

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Who gets more credit for the Patriots’ first win, offense or defense? Sep 14, 2020

Tom E. Curran and Phil Perry give their postgame breakdown of the Patriots’ 21-11 win over the Dolphins.

1:00-Patriots show they plan to use Cam Newton as a runner

3:50-Biggest takeaways from the Patriots’ defense

9:30-Phil Perry on being in a fan-less Gillette Stadium

11:00-What to make of Jarrett Stidham being inactive

21:30-Will this offense work against the rest of the NFL?

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Matt Cassel gives his slant on the real impact of Cam Newton Sep 10, 2020

Tom Curran, Phil Perry and Matt Cassel break down just how different this Patriots’ offense will look under Cam Newton. Will Josh McDaniels and Bill Belichick take advantage of the element of surprise on offense? Also, the guys give their 2020 bold predictions for the Patriots.

2:30- Cassel on why Belichick will love having an element of surprise on offense

7:00-How creative will Josh McDaniels be with Cam Newton?

9:00-How should the Patriots attack the Dolphins’ defense?

12:40-2020 bold predictions for the Patriots

23:50-Can Devin Asiasi have a better rookie season than Rob Gronkowski?

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Josh McDaniels and the element of offensive surprise Sep 09, 2020

Tom Curran & Phil Perry discuss how Josh McDaniels can use the element of surprise to the Patriots’ advantage. Could the Patriots’ offense actually be better than last season? Last but not least! Curran’s 2020 NFL predictions.

3:30-Do Patriots’ fans have the belly for a rebuild?

12:45-How can Josh McDaniels use the element of surprise to Patriots’ advantage?

19:30-Why the Patriots’ offense could actually be better than last season

23:30-How often will the Patriots run with Cam?

36:30-2020 Foresight: Curran’s NFL predictions

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Mohamed Sanu release illustrates Pats futility at WR | State of the AFC East Sep 03, 2020

Tom Curran and Phil Perry react to the Patriots releasing Mohamed Sanu, who steps up with Sanu gone? We also talk with writers from each team in the AFC East to discuss their level of confidence heading into the season.

1:30-Patriots release Mohamed Sanu, are they better off without him?

7:30-Which WR on the roster steps up with Sanu out?

26:30-Omar Kelly of the South Florida Sun-Sentinel, is Miami finally ready to challenge the Patriots?

37:30-Manish Mehta, can the Jets break their playoff drought?

47:00-Matthew Fairburn from the Athletic breaks down the confidence in Josh Allen in Buffalo

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Behind the scenes with Jeff Benedict, author of newly-released book The Dynasty Aug 31, 2020

Tom E. Curran and Michael Holley talk with author Jeff Benedict. Jeff details his new book, The Dynasty, that gives the definitive inside story of the New England Patriots-the greatest sports dynasty of the 21st century.

2:00-Jeff details the ending scenes of the book, including meeting at Kraft’s house where Brady explained he was not returning

8:00-Is Belichick misunderstood or mischaracterized?

19:50-Did Kraft & Brady’s relationship get in the way of how Belichick does business?

39:45- Benedict on the ‘gentleman’s agreement’ made in 2010 for Brady

50:45-Is the Patriots Dynasty the ultimate ‘underdog story?’

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McCourtys battle feelings of 'hopelessness' after Kenosha shooting Aug 28, 2020

Tom Curran addresses Patriots fans in an episode focused on both football and something much bigger than the sport. Devin and Jason McCourty both express how they're feeling in the aftermath of the shooting of Jacob Blake. Cam Newton talks about his role as a leader on the Patriots and Tom runs through who popped in the most recent practice.

0:59 - Tom talks about the historic week in sports, as professional athletes continue to speak out about social justice in the United States and prove to be some of the most important voices in the nation.

8:34 - Devin McCourty talks about the 'heartbreaking' events that unfolded in Kenosha, WI earlier in the week and how he's struggled to figure out what the right thing to do is: to play or not to play.

12:29 - Jason McCourty also opens up and discusses his mixed feelings about practicing this week and how helpless he feels about the nation's inability to find an answer for its current problems.

19:05 - Cam Newton talks about establishing himself as a leader on the Patriots as Tom breaks down the QB's week at practice.

30:51 - Who popped and who dropped this week at practice? Tom talks about the performance of Damien Harris, N'Keal Harry and Deatrich Wise.

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Patriots can’t keep playing the waiting game with N’Keal Harry Aug 26, 2020

Tom E. Curran and Phil Perry debate how long the Patriots can wait on N’Keal Harry to show what he is capable of. They also break down the good & bad of Cam Newton’s recent practices, and debate whether the Patriots should pursue Earl Thomas.

1:00-Why the Patriots can’t keep playing the waiting game with N’Keal Harry

19:30-QB competition is over right? Was it ever a competition?

28:00-Good & Bad of Cam Newton’s last few practices

34:00-Should the Patriots pursue Earl Thomas?

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Does Stidham’s injury make Cam the winner in the QB race? Aug 21, 2020

8:00-What does Stidham’s injury mean for Cam Newton?

15:30-How costly is N’Keal Harry missing 3 practices?

19:00-Tom & Phil bet on which TE has more catches this season

22:30-Belichick praises Gunner Olszewski, can he really make an impact?

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Patriots QB Race-Why Not Use Both?? Aug 19, 2020

1:30-3 things that stood out in the first 3 Patriots practices

4:00-Good & bad from Newton and Stidham

12:00-How will Belichick divvy up the QB reps?

15:30-Is a Patriots QB platoon scheme feasible?

21:00-Popping and dropping, who has looked good at camp?

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Benedict explains the process behind his upcoming book The Dynasty Aug 14, 2020

Author Jeff Benedict details the process of writing his soon-to-be released book, The Dynasty.

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Training Camp Preview: Burning Questions. Bold Predictions Aug 14, 2020

Tom E. Curran and Phil Perry break down the burning questions surrounding the Patriots as they begin training camp, and give their BOLD predictions for the 2020 season.

1:00-Breaking down the burning questions surrounding the Patriots

4:00-Phil explains why the Patriots should explore using the triple option

9:00-How concerned should fans be about the Patriots LB core?

15:00-Bold predictions for 2020 season

28:45:Training camp position battles to watch

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Don Yee and the remedy for college football’s ‘industrial complex’ Aug 11, 2020

5:50-Don Yee on NCAA valuing money over players

10:30-Is an NFL G-League a possibility?

14:55-Don Yee explains the concept of Hub football

23:00-Why Malcolm Butler is the perfect example of who can benefit from Hub football

40:50-How NCAA players ‘finding their voice’ will influence changes

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Measuring the toll that opt-outs took around the NFL Aug 06, 2020

1:00- More than 60 players opt-out, no team more affected than the Patriots

4:00- How much different will the Patriots defense be next season?

10:30-Power rankings in the AFC East following opt-outs

18:10- Debate: Will the Patriots offense be “fun to watch?”

21:210-Takeaways from Tom Brady introductory press conference

30:00- Perry on why Brady may struggle with the Bucs

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Should the Patriots give Cam Newton a raise with newfound cap space? Aug 04, 2020

1:00- Patriots gain over $9M in cap space, what will they do with it?

8:00- With new cap space, does Cam Newton deserve a raise?

13:00- Devin McCourty unhappy with NFL for changing opt-out deadline

19:50- How many Patriots will decide to opt out?

23:20- Will NFL have similar issues as MLB?

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Should Patriots spend newfound cap cash or roll it over? Jul 30, 2020

Tom Curran is joined by Phil Perry to discuss the Patriots cap space situation in the wake of a handful of players opting out of the 2020 season. The two also discuss the holes left in the roster as well as who was snubbed from the NFL Top 100 list?

2:55 - What should the Patriots do with the roughly $25 million in cap space made available after multiple players announced they were opting out of the 2020 season?

5:58 - Tom and Phil select a few players they think the Patriots should pursue if they were to spend that cap money now.

11:08 - Could this team withstand any more opt outs? Tom and Phil talk about the motivations behind guys choosing not to play this season.

17:07 - There's only one Patriot on the player-curated NFL Top 100 list. Did any Pats get snubbed, and what does the lack of New England players on the list mean?

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Making sense of Patriots wave of COVID opt outs Jul 28, 2020

Tom E. Curran and Phil Perry react to the news that 6 players on the New England Patriots have opted out of the 2020 NFL season. What options do the Patriots have for replacing the players that have opted out?

1:00- 6 Patriots have opted out of the 2020 season, will there be more?

6:30- Why have the Patriots had the most players to opt out?

9:57-Perry explains why it will ‘be impossible to replace Dont’a Hightower’

13:00- Who steps up to fill the void of Marcus Cannon?

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Ranking the 2020 Patriots positional groups, worst to first Jul 27, 2020

Tom Curran is joined by Phil Perry to talk about the Patriots whittling down their roster size before getting deep into the ranking of each of New England's positional groups.

1:10 - Off the top, Tom and Phil discuss what happens when a player tests positive for Covid-19 during training camp.

4:20 - The Patriots cut 10 players over the weekend. Which cuts make sense and which ones are tough to see? Tom and Phil also touch on who should be returning punts in 2020.

13:00 - Tom and Phil go through the positional group rankings, starting with positions that are 'highly suspect.'

18:40 - Which positional groups fall under 'could be good, probably won't be' and 'could be good, might not be?'

29:05 - Getting down to the better positional groups, Tom and Phil discuss the 'OK to good', 'should be really good, but...' and 'elite' bunches.

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A peek at the Patriots' training camp plan; winners & losers if preseason is eliminated Jul 24, 2020

Tom E. Curran and Phil Perry discuss some of the key dates for the Patriots returning to training camp, winners and losers if the preseason is eliminated, and whether Belichick can benefit from the 2020 NFL chaos.

1:00- Breaking down the key dates of the Patriots returning to camp

8:30- Will the NFL and NFLPA be able to figure out the money issues?

15:40- Patriots winners & losers if NFL preseason is eliminated

27:00-Can Bill Belichick benefit from the 2020 NFL chaos?

31:50- Will Belichick treat Cam differently than Brady?

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Is New England ready to embrace Cam Newton? Jul 22, 2020

Tom Curran talks with former NFL Safety Will Blackmon about player concerns in returning to play, and whether New England is ready to embrace a player like Cam Newton.

8:00- For NFL, NFLPA the hard part still looms-figuring out the money

9:30- Is Will Blackmon confident in the players’ safety returning to play?

17:00- How will lack of preseason impact teams?

22:30- Will Blackmon on Cam’s motivation to show everyone he is #1 again

30:30-Is New England ready to embrace Cam Newton?

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Did the Patriots just become Cam Newton’s team? Jun 29, 2020

1:00- Phil Perry and Tom Curran break down why signing Cam Newton is a win-win for the Patriots

7:30- Darin Gantt of ProFootball Talk breaks down the potential of Cam Newton with the Patriots

20:00- Is the offer the Patriots made for Cam insulting?

23:00- Chris Simms of PFT explains why he had Cam Newton as his #10 QB before Patriots acquired him

29:00- Simms ‘Patriots are built better to play Cam Newton style of football than Tom Brady style”

32:30- Does Stidham have a shot at being Cam out for starter role?

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‘Who’s the new guy?!’ Scouting reports on the Patriots free agent additions Jun 18, 2020

2:30- Darren Urban, ArizonaCardinals.com, on what to expect from Damiere Byrd

9:00- Is Adrian Phillips the most likely free agent to make an impact next year for the Patriots?

10:30- Jeff Miller of the LA Times on potential of Adrian Phillips

17:00- Rick Stroud of the Tampa Bay Times on Danny Vitale and Beau Allen

24:00- Stroud: Gronkowski family ‘shocked’ he returned to play

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What will it take to get back on the field? Revs Matt Turner explains Jun 09, 2020

2:00- How did relationships between the Krafts and Mass. General Hospital help get the New England Revolution back on the field?

5:00- New England Revolution Goalkeeper Matt Turner discusses the team getting back to practice

6:00- How nervous was Matt to return to the field?

8:00-Matt explains what steps each player takes before taking the field

10:30- How did time off impact the Revolution players conditioning?

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Benjamin Watson shares his thoughts on a painful week in the U.S. Jun 02, 2020

1:00- Tom Currran discusses his column ‘I’m done looking for excuses to stay silent’

8:00- Benjamin Watson admits he is ‘searching for answers’ following the killing of George Floyd

13:00- Watson, ‘We need people to speak out, only when they have something productive to say’

18:40- Will NFL players be unified in their signs of demonstration of protest, and will NFL & owners be more receptive?

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Patriots Opposing View: Perspectives from around the NFL May 30, 2020

Tom Curran and Phil Perry go around the NFL to get perspectives on where the rest of the league stands and what opponents think about the current state of the Patriots. Reporters covering the Browns, Steelers, Titans, Texans and Lions offer their insight as teams get ready for the 2020 season.

1:15 – Mary Kay Cabot joins Tom to discuss the Cleveland Browns. Topics include: how close the team was to hiring Josh McDaniels and if the Odell Beckham Jr.-to-New England rumors are dead.

11:08 – Ed Bouchette joins Tom to discuss the Pittsburgh Steelers. Topics include: the excitement level in Pittsburgh now that Tom Brady has left New England and whether Ben Roethlisberger can return to an elite level.

22:46 – Joe Rexrode joins Phil to discuss the Tennessee Titans. Topics include: the reasons for Mike Vrabel’s coaching success and if the team was right to choose Ryan Tannehill over Tom Brady this offseason.

30:11 – John McClain joins Tom to discuss the Houston Texans. Topics include: what John thinks of Jarrett Stidham after watching him at Baylor and why Bill O’Brien traded DeAndre Hopkins.

39:32 – Justin Rogers joins Phil to discuss the Detroit Lions. Topics include: if Matt Patricia is on the ‘hot seat’ as head coach and the odds Matthew Stafford ends his career outside of Detroit.

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The unseen obstacles of NFL's reopening with Judy Battista of NFL Network May 19, 2020

Tom Curran breaks down the failing grade he gave to the Patriots for their offseason before being joined by NFL Network's Judy Battista. The two discuss how the league will deal with the early stages of a reopen, the possible inequities that teams may face and how the season schedule could be impacted.

1:13 - Tom explains why he gave the Patriots an 'F' for their offseason grade.

9:16 - Judy Battista of the NFL Network and NFL.com jumps on to discuss the details of the NFL's first steps for a reopen. How will teams operate their facilities and deal with staff and media?

20:06 - Tom and Judy discuss how certain teams could be at a disadvantage because of their geography and how hard their region was hit by COVID-19.

25:22 - How will the NFL's reopening procedures compare to those of different major sports leagues?

31:31 - Finally, Tom and Judy talk about how the season schedule could be impacted and what the league is prepared to do to avoid delays.

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Cash-wise, Patriots are better off without Tom Brady May 15, 2020

Tom Curran and Phil Perry discuss the financial reason why the Patriots are happy to be rid of an elite quarterback. The two later support Tom Brady's 2019 campaign in a round of "Wanna fight about it?!" Finally, a trio of reporters covering other teams (Giants, Lions and 49ers) join Tom and Phil to discuss a variety of topics.

2:30 - Tom and Phil discuss why the Patriots are happy to be out of the elite QB game and how cap hits at the position affect teams differently.

27:45 - It's the debut of "Wanna fight about it?!" Tom, Phil, Jeff "Cap" Capotosto, and DJ Bean get into a heated debate about how much blame Tom Brady deserves for the 2019 season.

39:15 - Justin Rogers of The Detroit News joins Phil to talk about how the "Patriot way" has crept into the Lions organization since Matt Patricia arrived.

46:15 - Tom is joined by Bob Glauber, Giants reporter for Newsday, to talk about what he expects from Joe Judge in his first season as Giants head coach.

56:10 - Phil is joined by NBC Sports Bay Area 49ers insider Matt Maiocco to discuss how close the 49ers were to landing Tom Brady this offseason and what that means for Jimmy Garoppolo.

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A Patriots schedule breakdown like no other May 08, 2020

1:30-Phil Perry joins to break down the Patriots schedule

15:20- If COVID-19 impacts regular season, how would it impact Patriots schedule?

19:30- How much will lost offseason stunt Jarrett Stidham’s growth?

26:00-Sam Mellinger of the Kansas City Star: without Brady on Patriots, is it all Chiefs and Ravens in AFC?

37:45- Armando Salguero of the Miami Herald: Did the Dolphins win the offseason? How will it translate in the regular season?

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The Brady Breakup poll: What the numbers tell us about Patriots fans May 06, 2020

Tom Curran goes through the results of a Twitter poll he posted meant to gauge Patriots fans' post-Brady sentiments. He also touches on the passing of Don Shula and the legendary coach's relationship with Bill Belichick. Phil Perry jumps on to talk Kyle Dugger and the departure of Monti Ossenfort. Finally, Tom catches up with Manish Mehta and Tim Graham to get Patriots opposing views.

1:24 - Tom breaks down the results of his Twitter poll, which asked the following: Tom Brady now plays for the Buccaneers. How does your relationship with him proceed?

7:19 - Tom shares a handful of past quotes from Don Shula on the Patriots to get a glimpse at how the hall-of-fame coach's relationship with Bill Belichick changed over time.

14:26 - Phil Perry joins Tom to discuss what he learned about Kyle Dugger from Lenoir-Rhyne defensive coordinator Joel Taylor. Tom and Phil also talk about how Patriots college scouting director Monti Ossenfort's departure will affect the organization.

38:00 - Manish Mehta of the New York Daily News joins Tom for the Jets opposing view on the quarterbacks in the AFC East, the Patriots potentially losing the division crown and who the Jets next head coach should be.

44:44 - Tim Graham of the Athletic in Buffalo is next, giving the Bills opposing view on becoming a playoff contender, a new mentality inside the organization and the hopeful evolution of Josh Allen.

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Pats fans to Parcells: “It’s a no from me, dog.” May 01, 2020

2:30 - Tom Curran explains why Patriots fans will forever keep Bill Parcells out of the Patriots Hall of Fame, regardless of if that's right.

10:00 - With Andy Dalton being released by the Bengals and the Patriots looking for some stability at QB, are the two a match? Tom says no way.

15:00 - Phil Perry joins Tom to discuss the Patriots roster after the dust has settled following the draft and a handful of free agents were signed by the team.

29:07 - Tom gives a quick sendoff to James Develin before him and Phil discuss the state of the Patriots defense.

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"What did it all mean?!" Breaking down the Patriots 2020 Draft Apr 26, 2020

"What did it all mean?!" Breaking down the Patriots 2020 Draft

The 2020 NFL draft has come to an end and Tom E. Curran and Phil Perry are here to break down all of the Patriots picks. They get into the Patriots decision to not draft a quarterback and what that means for Jarrett Stidham, what kind of players each of the defensive picks are and decision to not draft a wide receiver.

1:00 - What does the outcome of the 2020 draft mean for the Patriots?

5:30 - Was Jarrett Stidham just handed the keys to the team?

11:00 - Tom and Phil break down the Patriots three defensive picks

18:00 - What can the two new tight ends bring to the Patriots offense?

21:00 - The Patriots didn't draft a wide receiver...was that a mistake?

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Rob Gronkowski’s stealth re-entry got him what he wanted- out of NE Apr 22, 2020

1:00- When did Gronk change his mind on playing again in the NFL?

3:00- How valuable will Gronk be to the Buccaneers?

5:40- Should the Patriots have got more in return for Gronkowski?

11:10-Curran on why Patriots should pass on Tua Tagovailoa

12:30- Phil Perry breaks down the best options in the draft for the Patriots

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Did Bill Belichick strike back at assertions that “Brady had no weapons”? Apr 14, 2020

Tom Curran breaks down Bill Belichick’s pre-draft conference call, Phil Perry joins to discuss best draft options for the Patriots.

3:00- Did Patriots always try to ‘make things best for Tom Brady?

11:50- Belichick on confidence at QB position right now

20:00- Why have Patriots struggled with 2nd round picks?

26:00- Phil Perry on QBs that fit the Patriots prototype

38:30- Patriots HOF discussion, who deserves to get in?

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Scott Pioli goes in-depth on the Patriots, the 2020 draft and why whining is useless Apr 09, 2020

3:00- Scott explains why COVID-19 shouldn’t impact teams and their draft plans a lot

5:50- What will teams miss by not having 1-on-1 conversations with players?

11:40- Why have Patriots been unsuccessful in recent drafts?

13:00- Which TE is Scott Pioli a fan of in this draft?

16:00- How did 2011 lockout impact teams? Will COVID-19 be similar?

23:30- How will Brady departure impact the Patriots?

26:00- Does Jarrett Stidham have what it takes to be the next guy?

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Stephen Gostkowski on Patriots career, quarantine life and what the future holds Apr 08, 2020

Tom Curran is joined by former Patriots kicker Stephen Gostkowski to discuss quarantine life, his career in New England and what the future holds for him.

2:53 - Tom and Stephen talk about what they've been doing to keep busy while in quarantine.

7:14 - Stephen discusses his hopes for continuing his NFL career if the NFL commences in the fall.

10:44 - After being released by the Patriots, Stephen feels he can finally sit back and enjoy all of his accomplishments with the team. He also talks about how hard it was to replace Adam Vinatieri

16:39 - Stephen reflects on his time with the Patriots, thinking back to some of the best kicks of his career and appreciating the ups and downs of his journey with the Pats.

24:36 - Tom asks Stephen about what he knew about Tom Brady's departure from New England.

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AFC East roundtable, who is the team in charge now? Mar 31, 2020

Matthew Fairburn (Bills), Manish Mehta (Jets), Armando Salguero (Dolphins) join Tom E. Curran to discuss the state of the AFC East now that Tom Brady is no longer in New England.

2:00- AFC East teams reaction to Brady leaving New England

6:00- Who’s in charge of the AFC East now?

12:30- Who has best/worst rosters in the AFC East?

16:45- Should Patriots go after Josh Rosen?

19:00- Which AFC East team wants to beat the Patriots the most?

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Tom Brady takes high road in Tampa Bay Buccaneers presser Mar 24, 2020

Tom Curran and Phil Perry react to Tom Brady’s introductory conference call with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Are the Patriots in rebuild mode? Tom Curran explains why they are.

1:00- Reaction to Tom Brady’s introductory conference call with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers

9:30- Did Brady take the high road regarding departure from Patriots?

12:30- Is Bruce Arians right to trust that Brady still has it?

19:40- Curran explains why the Patriots are rebuilding

27:00- What Brian Hoyer signing means for Jarrett Stidham

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Michael Holley: How did it come to this? and what's next? Mar 19, 2020

2:00- How big were ‘philosophical differences’ between Brady and the Patriots?

10:30- Was there more the Patriots could have done to negotiate with Brady?

16:00- Is there a chance Brady plays beyond 45?

25:00- Big picture impact of Tom Brady on New England

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Bill Belichick just lost his safety net Mar 17, 2020

Tom Curran reacts to Tom Brady announcing he will not return to the Patriots. What could the Patriots have done to convince him to stay? How will Bill Belichick do without his safety net?

1:30- How will Belichick do without Tom Brady as his safety net?

7:00- If the Patriots wanted Tom Brady back, they would have tried more

10:30- Reflecting on Tom Brady's amazing career with the Patriots

12:40- Who has more to lose in 2020, Bill Belichick or Tom Brady?

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Brady watch: Has it really come to this? Mar 10, 2020

Tom Curran breaks down where things stand between Tom Brady and the Patriots. Are the Patriots daring Tom Brady to leave? Also NBC Sports Bay Area’s Matt Maiocco joins to discuss whether Brady to the 49ers is a real possibility.

3:00- What went wrong in the phone call between Tom Brady and Bill Belichick?

8:00- Is the August offer the Patriots made to Brady still on the table? Does Brady know that?

12:00- Can Robert Kraft mend the relationship between Tom Brady and Bill Belichick?

21:00- Matt Maiocco of NBC Sports Bay Area discusses how invested the 49ers are in Jimmy Garoppolo?

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Next Pats Podcast: Which QBs make sense for the Patriots in the draft? Mar 06, 2020

Phil Perry breaks down whose stock is on the rise after the NFL combine, and whose stock is falling? Mark Schofield from the NFL Wire breaks down the best options for the Patriots if Brady stays, and what the best option if he leaves.

1:00- Which QB, TE, and WR stock is on the rise following the combine

10:30- Mark Schofield breaks down how Jordan Love would fit in the Patriots system

17:30- Are pocket passers a dying breed?

21:00- Is there a QB the Patriots would move up to get?

25:00- Better fit for Patriots, Jacob Eason or Jake Fromm?

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20 questions on all things Brady Mar 03, 2020

Tom Curran and Phil Perry answer 20(ish) Tom Brady questions that are important to his big decision. Tom also explains why he thinks Tom Brady to the 49ers conversation is ‘real’

1:40- Tom explains why he thinks Tom Brady and the Patriots are not in a Cold War

3:45- Who needs more convincing for Tom Brady to be a Patriot in 2020, Belichick or Brady?

7: 30- Brady maintains a relationship with Antonio Brown, will he be a factor in where Brady goes?

12:30- Would the Patriots be confident in starting Jarett Stidham in 2020?

20:00 – CBA a real obstacle in the Patriots talking to Brady, real or imagined?

29:00- Tom explains why Brady to the 49ers conversations is real

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Next Pats Podcast: Dane Brugler on QBs Patriots can target in the draft, Judy Battista breaks down the NFL CBA talk Feb 27, 2020

Phil Perry is joined by The Athletics' Dane Brugler breaks down which QBs make sense for the Patriots in the draft. Judy Battista of NFL.com breaks down the latest in the NFL CBA talks and what it means for the NFL as we know it.

2:00 – Dane Brugler explains why the combine medicals and interviews are the most important, and why the drills are a distant third.

4:15 – Should the Patriots go after Tua? What's the best QB strategy for the Patriots in this draft?

12:30 – Judy Battista of NFL.com to discuss the latest surrounding the NFL CBA talk

17:30 – Why has there been resistance from players? And why so late in the negotiations?

25:30 – How will new CBA change the NFL as we know it?

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What’s the biggest challenge Tom Brady will face with his next team? Feb 25, 2020

Matt Cassel discusses just how difficult it is for a QB to change teams, and how much learning a new system will weigh into Tom Brady’s decision. Phil Perry also joins to give the latest news and updates from the NFL combine.

2:00 – Patriots expect to meet with Tom Brady’s agent at the combine, how much should we read into the reports?

8:30 – Matt Cassel weighs in on the challenges of moving into a new system for an NFL QB, and how much that will impact Tom Brady’s decision.

15:00 – Which NFL teams' system will not work well for Tom Brady?

18:00 – Matt Cassel explains why it’s not about the money for Tom Brady, it’s about the best place to prove he can still win.

32:30 – Phil Perry joins from Indianapolis and gives his 3 biggest takeaways from the NFL combine so far

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Next Pats Podcast: Life after Brady: Will the Patriots go mobile at QB? Feb 21, 2020

Will the Patriots move on from Brady? If they do, what type of QB will replace the GOAT? With their being a new era of quarterbacking, Phil Perry dives in deep to see if the pocket passer is going extinct. Phil talks with people around the NFL about their thoughts on where the QB position is headed.

4:00 – Painting the picture of what it may be like when the Patriots chose to move on from Tom Brady

11:00 – PFF’s Steve Palazzolo breaks down where Tom Brady’s game is, and if his game can translate in the new style of the NFL.

13:50 – Greg Cosell breaks down how he has seen Tom Brady’s game change in the past few seasons

19:00- Kurt Warner explains why he thinks the pocket passer will not become extinct

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Mike Florio: Tom Brady free agency market could get "wild" Feb 19, 2020

3:00 – Tom explains where things stand between Brady and the Patriots as free agency looms

5:00 – What is Tom hearing about how the Patriots plan to attack revamping their offense in 2020?

6:30 – Will Brady have teams come to him when he hears pitches from other NFL teams?

9:30 – How motivated will the Patriots be to beat Tom Brady if he joins another team?

12:30 – How will possible cap credits for Antonio Brown and Aaron Hernandez help the Patriots?

14:30 – Phil Perry joins the podcast to discuss just how big those cap credits would help the Patriots

17:30 – Would Brady really sign with a team without visiting their facilities?

22:30 – Phil breaks down what the draft has to offer for WR and Safeties

40:00 – Mike Florio joins the podcast to give a national perspective on “Brady Watch”

43:00 – Even if the Kraft’s want to pay for Brady, will Bill Belichick let them?

44:00 – Florio explains how a new CBA deal could impact free agency

50:00 – Florio explains why he thinks there will be a big market for Tom Brady and why he thinks things could get wild

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How will Tom Brady decide? Jeff Darlington gives his insight and a prediction Feb 12, 2020

On this episode of Tom Curran’s Patriots Talk podcast, Phil Perry joins to discuss whether the Patriots could keep Brady by trading for Odell Beckham and Austin Hooper. Jeff Darlington of ESPN checks in to discuss the most likely landing spot for Tom Brady. Lastly Sam Monson of Pro Football Focus explains why he ranked Richard Sherman above Stephon Gilmore in his NFL top-100 list.

1:30 – Phil Perry explains why if the Patriots goal is to keep Tom Brady, they need to start making some trades now. Would a trade for Odell Beckham Jr. & Austin Hooper entice Brady to stay?

11:00 – Jeff Darlington of ESPN discusses how he developed a rapport with Tom Brady

16:00 – Will Bill Belichick ever show his appreciation to Tom Brady? How much will the lack of love from Belichick impact Brady’s decision?

21:30 – Jeff Darlington explains why putting his house up for sale doesn’t mean Brady wants to leave the Patriots.

24:00 – Are the Patriots willing to ‘bend their philosophy’ to give Brady what he wants?

28:00 – Jeff explains why he thinks the Titans and the Raiders are front runners for Tom Brady

30:00 – Sam Monson of Pro Football Focus joins the podcast to explain why he ranked Richard Sherman ahead of Stephon Gilmore

38:00 – Where did Julian Edelman rank in the top-100 list?

41:00 – Has the falloff of Tom Brady’s play been over blown?

43:00 – Is Taysom Hill becoming an NFL QB premature?

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Will Tom Brady create a 'super team' somewhere else? Feb 04, 2020

2:07 - With the 2019 NFL season officially over, Tom Curran and Phil Perry put all of their focus on Tom Brady. Based on what they heard down in Miami, what needs to happen on both sides for the Patriots to get Brady back?

13:30 - If Brady doesn't return to New England for the 2020 season, could he go to another organization and try to put together a 'super team?' What are the most likely destinations where that could be possible?

23:57 - With Jimmy Garoppolo struggling when it mattered the most in Super Bowl LIV, would it at all be possible that the 49ers try to bring in Brady? Tom and Phil debate who had a better performance in the big game between Jimmy G. and Patrick Mahomes.

28:32 - Tom and Phil discuss their favorite moments of their week in Miami.

33:54 - How sustainable is the Chiefs' success and is it even possible to create a dynasty with the way the money of the game works now?

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Rodney Harrison expects Las Vegas Raiders if Brady leaves Jan 31, 2020

On this episode of Tom Curran’s Patriots Talk Podcast, Rodney Harrison explains why he is happy that Tom Brady is testing the market and why he expects him to land with the Raiders if he does not return to the Patriots.

1:00 - Rodney Harrison explains why he is happy that Tom Brady is testing the market, gives his advice to Brady, and why he expects the Las Vegas Raiders to be his landing spot if he does not return to New England.

6:30 - Tom & Phil discuss Rodney Harrison’s comments about wanting Tom Brady to test the market and see what other teams offer him.

11:30 - Why does Rodney feel so strong about the Raiders being a good fit for Tom Brady

14:30 - What offer do the Raiders need to make to make Tom Brady say yes?

15:30 - What do we make of the cryptic picture Tom Brady posted?

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NFL MINDS WEIGH IN: Where’s Brady’s game & how much is he worth? Jan 31, 2020

On this episode of Tom Curran’s Patriots Talk Podcast, Phil Perry fills in for Tom Curran and talks to the NFL minds down at the Super Bowl to get an idea of where the rest of the NFL sees Tom Brady’s game and how much the Patriots should offer him.

2:30 - Brett Veach. KC GM gives his opinion on how many teams will be interested in Tom Brady

4:15 - Joel Corry, long time NFL agent, now working for CBS Sports explains what money Brady could command in the market

7:40 -Kevin Clark of the Ringer gives his opinion on what money the Patriots should be comfortable with offering Tom Brady

11:00 - Steve Palozzolo breaks down where Brady ranks on PFF’s ‘QB Annual’ he discusses down what the numbers show about Brady’s production and whether he thinks the Patriots can still build around Brady.

20:40 - Warren Sharp explains why he still thinks Tom Brady is a ‘stud’ and is a piece the Patriots can get weapons for

24:30 -Greg Cosell, NFL analyst and senior producer at NFL Films gives an honest break down of where Tom Brady’s game is right now. Is the NFL moving away from the pocket passer?

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Tom Brady speculation hijacks Super Bowl: Chargers out? Jan 30, 2020

Tom Brady speculation has hijacked the Super Bowl. Tom E. Curran and Phil Perry are down in Miami to get the latest surrounding where Tom Brady will end up. They talk with former Charger Nick Hardwick on why Brady going to the Chargers is not likely.

1:00 - Just how much has ‘Brady watch’ taken over radio row at the Super Bowl?

6:00 - Scott Pioli discusses how he would feel if Tom Brady played for another team, and explains what he wants most for Tom.

6:45 - Cam Heyward gives explains why he wants Tom Brady to leave because ‘he’s terrorized the AFC enough’

9:30 - Tom explains why the ‘Tom Brady brand’ does not matter in where he ends up going.

11:00 - How long can the Patriots hold out and what for Tom to make a decision?

12:30 - Former San Diego Charger center, Nick Hardwick joins the podcast and explains why he doesn’t think there’s a chance that Tom Brady chooses to join the Chargers

16:00 - Could Brady end up disappointed with his options if he chooses not to return to the Patriots?

19:30 - Willie McGinest gives his opinion on if he thinks Bill Belichick already has his mind made up about the Patriots QB position.

21:30 - Willie explains why he expects Tom Brady to make the best decision for his family & brand.

26:30 - Kyle Shanahan opens up about how the deal went down when the Patriots traded away Jimmy Garoppolo

31:30 - Was Belichick being a ‘nice guy’ by setting up Garoppolo with a good team?

32:30 - Will Belichick ever ‘come clean’ on why he traded Jimmy G where he did?

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Jacoby Brissett, was it a blessing or a curse to share QB room with Brady & Jimmy G? Jan 28, 2020

2:00 - Tom Curran & Phil Perry ‘set the table’ for what’s to come from their content this week from Miami at the Super Bowl.

8:00 - Today marks the 20th anniversary of Bill Belichick becoming the Patriots head coach. Looking back on the decision that changed the history of the team.

10:00 - Charlie Weis reflects back on the decision to hire Bill Belichick, and how it ultimately changed the Patriots for good.

12:00 - Tom talks with Jacoby Brissett, Jacoby explains how proud he is to see Jimmy Garoppolo in the Super Bowl.

14:30 - Does Jacoby think it was a blessing or a curse to play with Tom Brady and Jimmy G?

17:00 - How hard was Tom Brady on Jimmy & Jacoby during their time with the Patriots?

21:00 - Brissett reflects back on how shocked he was to be traded by the Patriots

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A Patriots reboot worked in 2010. Will it work now? Jan 21, 2020

1:25 - Tom Curran goes back to the 2009 Patriots season, analyzing what led to the team's failure and how the 2019 team failed in a similar way.

10:09 - Tom takes a look at what the team looked like in 2010 and reviews the Patriots' draft selections from 2008 though 2012, many of which contributed to the team's second dynasty.

16:48 - Phil Perry joins Tom to talk about the biggest issue that faces the Patriots as they attempt their current reboot: age. The 2020 Patriots will likely have the oldest roster in the NFL.

20:55 - Tom and Phil compare the draft selections from 2008 through 2012 to those from 2015-2018.

31:53 - What do the next few months look like for the Patriots as a pivotal draft approaches? And how does Tom's Brady's situation affect their draft strategy?

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What exactly are the Patriots up to right now? | Mike Camerlengo on his viral breakdown videos Jan 16, 2020

1:16 - Tom and Phil discuss what it means that Patriots scouting director Monti Ossenfort is interviewing for the open Browns GM position.

6:10 - How will Bill Belichick approach Nick Caserio's decision making if Caserio could be gone after this season?

9:46 - The silver lining of the Patriots being eliminated from the playoffs so early: more time to prepare. Tom and Phil discuss how important it is for the Patriots to use this time efficiently.

24:19 - Tom and Phil give their predictions for this weekend's upcoming AFC and NFC Championship Games.

32:22 - Tom is joined by Massachusetts native, comedy writer and creator of 60 Second Classics Mike Camerlengo. The two discuss Mike's background, his work and the Patriots 2019 season.

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Why McDaniels in Cleveland didn't happen | No house in CT for Brady, what's he up to? Jan 14, 2020

3:32 - Tom Curran and Phil Perry discuss why Josh McDaniels didn't end up in Cleveland. Will the decision by the Browns prove to be yet another terrible one that could continue to bury the franchise?

8:04 - Now that we know McDaniels is staying in New England, how will he address the Patriots offense? He still has the same weapons he had in 2019 and is facing the possibility of Tom Brady not returning.

15:41 - Tom and Phil discuss whether or not it's better for Josh McDaniels' future success if Tom Brady returns to the Patriots in 2020.

24:31 - Greg Bedard from Boston Sports Journal has mentioned that it's a possibility that Bill Belichick walks this season. Tom give his take on whether or not there's even a chance that happens.

27:44 - Now that we've really seen what Jimmy Garoppolo can do on a bigger stage, should the Patriots have seller's remorse? Tom has one criticism of the situation.

36:58 - Tom and Phil discuss what Tom Brady is likely doing in the weeks leading up to his pending free agency.

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Solving the Tom Brady contract puzzle. Is it even possible? Jan 09, 2020

1:48 - Tom Curran and Phil Perry discuss what seems like an impossible problem for the Patriots: How to retain Tom Brady, make sure he's happy with his contract and still put the team in a position to win.

11:29 - Over the past few seasons it appears that Tom Brady has been less and less involved in the Patriots plans. Tom explains how the team does this with players as they approach the end of their time in New England. How does that affect what the Patriots decide to pay him?

20:41 - Since Tom Brady's Instagram post essentially confirmed he won't be retiring, so what teams are likely to reach out to TB12 and make him their quarterback?

24:57 - Phil ranks his top-five Patriot free agents and discusses with Tom how important (or not) it is for the Pats to keep them in New England.

36:35 - Josh McDaniels has his interview with the Browns Friday and while he has an opportunity to be in charge of his own squad, is Cleveland really the right spot for him?

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What did Tom Brady mean by 'hopefully unlikely' to retire? Jan 07, 2020

Tom Curran breaks down the fallout of the Patriots loss in the Wild Card round against the Tennessee Titans, addressing where Josh McDaniels might end up, the Patriots inability to effectively supplement their offense and what Tom Brady plans on doing in 2020.

1:15 - Tom sets the table, explaining the situation Josh McDaniels has found himself in after the Giants and Panthers both chose other head coaching candidates over him.

3:51 - Phil Perry joins Tom to give his opinion on the McDaniels situation, thinking that he should stay in New England. Tom disagrees, thinking that it's time for him to move on.

12:20 - What about the rest of the Patriots coaching staff? Joe Judge has taken the head coach position in New York and the Pats still don't technically have a defensive coordinator.

16:38 - So did McDaniels actually have a good 2019 season? Tom gives the Patriots a grade on how they did bringing in personnel this year.

32:05 - Tom Brady said he it was "hopefully unlikely" that he retires this offseason. What could he have meant by that and what is he looking for from the Patriots?

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Digging deep on Tom Brady's presser prior to tilt with Titans Jan 02, 2020

Tom Curran and Phil Perry analyze some of Tom Brady's answers from his press conference leading up to the Patriots first-round showdown with the Tennessee Titans.

1:18 - Is Brady nostalgic about this possibly being his last game with the Patriots and at Gillette Stadium? TB12 is laser-focused on the game.

8:34 - How confident does Brady feel in his team's ability to pull out a win against the Titans?

11:48 - Has he been working on his mechanics since the Pats' loss to the Dolphins?

18:04 - It could be more than just Brady heading out of town at the conclusion of this season. How does he feel about that?

20:45 - Josh McDaniels will likely be the head coach of another organization next season. Tom and Phil discuss how we've seen this before, where McDaniels might end up and what he should be looking for himself.

32:24 - Breaking down New England's matchup with the Titans: Tom and Phil explain who has the advantage in each phase of the game and they make their final predictions.

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Best Patriots sound bites of the 2010s Jan 01, 2020

Tom Curran takes us through the decade in Patriots history, one sound bite at a time.

2:14 - Early 2010s: Wes Welker teasing Rex Ryan, Tedy Bruschi going at Ochocinco, Bill Belichick addressing the Aaron Hernandez situation and more.

10:29 - 2014 Season: Drafting Jimmy Garoppolo, "On to Cincinnati," the run the Super Bowl 49 and more.

17:36 - Deflategate: The Famed "Mona Lisa Vito" presser, Ted Wells on his report, Robert Kraft losing trust in the league and more.

32:13 - Mid-to-late 2010s Drama: Jimmy G. traded, Malcolm Butler benched, and Josh McDaniels snubs the Colts.

44:00 - Decade closes: Fallout from the Super Bowl 52 loss, Brady angry and unappreciated, Gronk's final seasons and more.

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New decade, different Patriots as the playoffs approach Dec 31, 2019

1:06 - Tom Curran gives an update on the state of the Patriots and Tom Brady as they prepare for their first-round matchup with the Tennessee Titans.

6:00 - Tom explains his opinion on why Bill Belichick didn't use his timeouts at the end of the first half vs. the Dolphins.

9:42 - Matt Cassel joins Tom to discuss what the Patriot can expect to see from the Titans offense.

14:06 - The Titans young receivers have proven themselves this season. So why can't the Patriots get the same production out of their young drafted receivers?

19:42 - Matt explains what the Titans defense does well and how Mike Vrabel and Dean Pees' familiarity with the Patriots will benefit Tennessee. Also, where do the Patriots have an advantage?

25:40 - Why did Tom Brady look so great against the Bills and then struggle against the Dolphins?

31:02 - Matt gives his thoughts on Belichick's decision not to use the timeouts against the Dolphins. Tom wonders if the decision was damaging to the offense's confidence.

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How 'NFL 100' project could benefit the Brady-Belichick relationship Dec 26, 2019

1:11 - Tom Curran discusses how Tom Brady's recent (and obvious) NFL 100 honor has caused the quarterback and his head coach to reminisce about their relationship. We hear from both Brady and Belichick on their experience with the NFL 100 special.

9:56 - Matt Cassel joins Tom to discuss how the Patriots might approach what could be Tom Brady's final regular season game at Gillette Stadium with the Pats.

16:43 - Looking ahead to the Patriots' Week 17 matchup with the Miami Dolphins, Matt and Tom discuss the emergence of New England's run game and try to figure out what led to the unit's success vs. the Bills.

27:09 - The playoffs could prove to be a bigger challenge for the Pats than in recent years. What, or who, will be the key to their success in the postseason?

30:31 - Who will be more important the Patriots playoff hopes: Mohamed Sanu or N'Keal Harry?

33:23 - Matt explains why we won't see the Patriots take it easy on the Dolphins and why Miami will still put up a fight despite their dreadful season being so close to coming to an end.

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Creating the Patriots ALL-DECADE TEAM Dec 23, 2019

Tom E. Curran and Phil Perry give their picks for the New England Patriots All-Decade team.

2:00 - Tom E. Curran gives his picks for the defense of the all decade team

5:00 - Which Defensive Ends make the cut?

7:00 - What linebackers made the team?

10:50 - What does the Patriots all-decade secondary look like?

15:30 - Phil Perry breaks down his picks for the offensive line

26:00 - Which RB’s make the team?

28:00 - Which 3 WR make the cut?

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Brady elbow hurt performance vs. Bengals, what about vs. BILLS? Dec 19, 2019

2:00 - How big of a problem is Tom Brady’s arm? Is the injury impacting his play?

5:00 - When did Tom Brady first hurt his elbow? Phil Perry breaks it down

9:00 - How big of an apprentice year is this for Jarrett ‘Stid’ Stidham?

17:30 -Pro Bowl selections were made. Ranking the snubs for the Patriots

20:00 - Was this Julian Edelman’s last chance to make the Pro Bowl?

24:00 - Patriots - Bills preview, what makes Phil Perry sweat about this matchup?

28:00 - Curran explains where the Patriots have the advantages on Saturday

30:00 - How ugly will this game be for the Patriots offense?

33:00 - What should be the offensive strategy against the Bills? How can they take advantage?

37:00 - Will Sean McDermott be intimidated by Bill Belichick?

39:00 - Final score predictions

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Cassel talks best passing QBs ever| How Patriots can solve Bills' staunch defense Dec 17, 2019

1:36 - The NFL's decision on the Patriots videotaping situation is still pending. Tom Curran explains why Roger Goodell should stay away from football operations if he is going to punish the Pats at all.

7:28 - Tom criticizes the Saints for the over-the-top celebration for Drew Brees' record-setting touchdown pass, which could mean nothing come Saturday if Tom Brady has anything to say about it.

9:10 - Matt Cassel joins Tom to discuss the broken record, which Tom argues should be downplayed because Tom Brady has more TD passes than anyone if you include playoffs.

13:02 - Tom and Matt rattle off some of the best pure passing QBs of all time.

20:28 - What did we learn from the Patriots' win over the Bengals? Matt says that building confidence in the run game and in N'Keal Harry's ability was huge for the team going forward.

23:09 - Tom wonders if we should be more concerned than ever with the Patriots receiving corps because of Mohamed Sanu's lack of production and Julian Edelman's health status.

26:47 - Due to the playoff implications, Tom calls Week 16 a "scary week" for the Patriots as they take on the Bills. Matt dissects Buffalo's defense and discusses what the Pats need to prepare for.

32:13 - Tom and Matt discuss why the Patriots have struggled to come up with "big plays" this season.

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Rich Eisen details working with Bill Belichick on NFL All-Time Team special | Best case scenario regarding Spygate 2.0 Dec 13, 2019

Tom E. Curran and Phil Perry discuss how mad Bill Belichick is regarding ‘Spygate 2.0’ What’s the best case scenario for the Patriots regarding this scandal? Rich Eisen also joins to give his first hand experience on working with Bill Belichick on the NFL All-Time special.

2:30- How mad is Bill Belichick about Spygate 2.0?

5:00 - How will this impact Belichick and his relationship with Kraft productions?

7:30 - What’s the best case scenario for the Patriots regarding punishment for video scandal?

17:30 - Interesting exchange between Bill Belichick and Nick Saban on ‘The Art of Coaching’

12:00 - Does Belichick take offense to coaches leaving to other NFL teams?

25:00 - Will there be interest from other teams in acquiring Josh McDaniels following the season? If so, where would he go?

28:30 - Rich Eisen on working with Bill Belichick on NFL 100 All-Time Team show.

32:30 -What did Bill Belichick do during the show that ‘blew Ed Reed away?’

34:30 - Rich explains why Bill Belichick was the ‘perfect analyst’ to compliment the show

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Spygate Part II for the Patriots? Cassel and Eisen give internal and external perspectives Dec 10, 2019

1:11 - Tom Curran explains why he believes Bill Belichick when he says he had no knowledge of the videotaping of the Bengals' sideline because the head coach has made it clear in the past that the Patriots would never come close to breaking those rules after Spy Gate.

8:53 - Matt Cassel joins Tom to talk about how the Patriots handled Spygate in the locker room and on the field in 2007.

16:01 - How much did Spygate hurt the Patriots' image and how much will past events fan the flames of accusation in the current situation?

19:20 - Tom and Matt pivot to the state of the Patriots offense and discuss Josh McDaniels’ comments on how he uses ‘gadget plays’ to trick opposing teams. Matt commends McDaniels for the job he’s done this season trying to figure out how to utilize the weapons he has.

27:06 - Despite N’Keal Harry’s touchdown never being recognized on Sunday night, the play proved he could help the team on the ground. Tom and Matt discuss how the Patriots are still trying to figure out what Harry does best.

32:34 - Rich Eisen from NFL Network joins Tom to give a national perspective of the videotaping situation. Eisen can’t believe how absurd the details are, but does think the Patriots will receive some form of punishment.

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A detailed look at why Tom Brady's time in NE is winding down Dec 05, 2019

1:19 - It's time to start thinking about Tom Brady's future, with or without the Patriots. Tom Curran and Phil Perry discuss why TB12 could be ready to move on.

6:40 - The Patriots also have to think about the future success of the organization. Is Robert Kraft willing to let Brady go?

13:17 - Tom and Phil discuss how Brady's ability to avoid bad plays has contributed to the Patriots success and why he should be agitated with his current situation.

23:27 - Regardless of why Brady might call 2019 his last season in New England, where could he end up next season?

34:42 - It's a AFC Championship Game rematch between the Patriots and the Chiefs in Week 14. Tom and Phil indicate which matchups favor the Patriots and what could lead them to a victory.

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Brady blame game; Cassel on what went wrong for receivers vs. Houston Dec 03, 2019

1:36 - Tom Curran opens with his take on why everyone feels the need to place blame on Tom Brady for the failures of the Patriots passing game vs. the Texans.

12:28 - Matt Cassel joins Tom to talk about just how responsible Brady is for the Patriots recent struggles.

20:21 - Matt deconstructs three key passing plays that were poorly executed by the Patriots on Sunday: N'Keal Harry's failed under route that led to an interception, Phillip Dorsett's missed signal and Jakobi Meyers' miscommunication with Brady.

27:28 - Tom asks Matt about what Brady might have been saying to receivers on the sidelines and what the QB's expectations are for his pass-catchers.

34:48 - Turning the page to the Patriots' matchup with the Chiefs, Matt talks about what New England's offense needs to do to regain its confidence.

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Author Ryan Holiday talks about latest book and his surprising NFL influence Nov 27, 2019

Tom E. Curran talks with author Ryan Holiday. Ryan’s writing has gained major traction in the NFL, and his mind and motivational guidance has drawn the interest of Bill Belichick. They discuss his books, ‘The Obstacle Is The Way,' 'Ego Is The Enemy,’ and his latest book, ’Stillness Is The Key.'

2:00 -Tom E. Curran explains how Ryan Holiday’s writing has enmeshed himself into profession sports culture.

6:00 - Ryan Holiday explains his first book ‘The obstacle is the Way” was read by Mike Lombardi and how it led to his writings catching the eye of those around the NFL.

9:30 - Ryan Holiday explains why he modeled his book around Marcus Aurelius and the practices of stoicism. He also elaborates how stoicism r elates to the Patriots run they have had over this decade

12:00 - How does the ‘Patriot way’ and mindset of the Patriots leaders continue to elevate their success while staying modest?

20:00 - How can Ryan Holiday’s books help with your mental health?

27:00 - Can staying off your phone and social media for designated times help mental health?

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Turkey Day Edition! Would Cassel take Lamar or Deshaun? Does Houston have a problem with Patriots offense? Nov 26, 2019

03:12: Matt Cassel joins Tom Curran to discuss their plans for Thanksgiving, and debate if having ham on the table is a common tradition.

07:06: Would the Patriots have dominated the Cowboys offense the way they did if there was good weather? And Tom asks Matt about Dak Prescott's decision to put gloves on in the middle of the game.

10:38: Matt discusses the challenges that the Texans offense pose for the Patriots defense that is unique to anything else they’ve seen this year.

18:58: How difficult is it to prepare for this Sunday's game with Thanksgiving coming up? Could the travel, plus the holiday cause a ripple effect into next week?

28:56: Tom admits that he never predicted the level of success Lamar Jackson is having in Baltimore, did Matt?

32:27: Finally, Tom and Matt wrap up Thanksgiving discussion: Did you ever have to sit at a kids table?

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How can Pats revive offense vs. Cowboys? Mike Tannenbaum on possibility of Tua Tagovailoa in NE Nov 22, 2019

1:29 - Phil Perry joins Tom Curran to discuss the current state of the Patriots and how the lack of offensive firepower has but a damper on New England's 9-1 record.

7:21 - Phil thinks that the Cowboys defense matches up well with the Pats offense, but believes Belichick can find a weakness in the Dallas pass coverage. Which Patriots receivers will lead the charge?

19:36 - This might be the biggest test for the Patriots defense because of how balanced the Cowboys' offense is. Tom and Phil discuss how the Pats' front seven could end up being a huge factor in the game.

25:33 - Tom and Phil give their final score predictions (Phil struggles with some math).

28:08 - Tom and Phil are joined by ESPN's NFL Front Office Insider Mike Tannenbaum to discuss the likelihood of the Patriots drafting Tua Tagovailoa after the Alabama QB suffered a season-ending hip injury.

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Robert Kraft vs. Jerry Jones brings off-field element to Patriots-Cowboys Nov 21, 2019

4:09 - Tom Curran is joined by Mike Florio to talk about the emerging new details of Antonio Brown's legal situation and how it relates to his possible return.

12:22 - Mike explains why the NFL's disciplinary system for players who violate the league's personal conduct policy is not fair.

14:52 - Will the Patriots try to resign Antonio Brown if he is cleared? Tom and Mike discuss how close the wide receiver actually is to making a return to football and why the Patriots might go after him.

21:46 - Tom is joined by author and journalist at the New York Times Mark Leibovich to discuss the off-the-field rivalry between Robert Kraft and Jerry Jones.

28:12 - Is there inherent jealousy between the two owners based on their own success?

33:40 - Mark gives his take on the Patriots upcoming matchup with the Dallas Cowboys.

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Matt Cassel on sad Brady, Kaepernick's workout and his time with the Cowboys Nov 19, 2019

3:30 - Tom Curran in joined by Matt Cassel to discuss Tom Brady's attitude following the Patriots win over the Eagles. Does he have the right to be so outwardly upset?

10:34 - It's easy to focus on what the Patriots haven't brought in to help Brady, but Tom and Matt talk about the three first-round picks in Sony Michel, Isaiah Wynn and N'Keal Harry that were drafted specifically for the QB.

15:27 - A couple of former Patriots made headlines Tuesday, with Rob Gronkowski announcing his "Gronk Beach" plans for Super Bowl Sunday and Antonio Brown apologizing to Robert Kraft on social media.

20:40 - With Colin Kaepernick's workout now in the rearview, Tom and Matt discuss what they saw from him and wonder what the exposure actually did for the QB's chances of getting a job.

27:27 - Matt talks about his time with the Dallas Cowboys and gives us an insider's view of what it's like to play for Jerry Jones as opposed to Robert Kraft.

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Reuben Frank on how SB 52 changed expectations in Philly; Patriots advantages over Eagles Nov 15, 2019

2:30 - Phil Perry and Tom Curran break down the Eagles offensive advantages over the Patriots, including their success in two-tight end sets. Should Stephon Gilmore shadow Zach Ertz to try and lock him down?

10:50 - The Eagles offensive line has been one of the best in the league this year and could allow Philly's run game to break out vs. the Patriots.

14:53 - Tom argues that the Patriots biggest advantage over the Eagles is their top-ranked secondary.

18:22 - Phil explains how the Patriots hurry-up offense could be used to tire out the Eagles' strong pass rush.

22:26 - Reuben Frank from NBC Sports Philadelphia joins Tom and Phil to talk about the Eagles Super Bowl 52 win over the Patriots, the expectations that win put on the city, and just how bad the Eagles wide receiver corps is this season.

37:40 - Tom caught up with Ben Watson to get his take on the workout being held for Colin Kaepernick.

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Chris Long on SB 52, the Philly-NE differences, Kaepernick, retirement and more Nov 13, 2019

1:04 - Former Rams, Patriots and Eagles defensive end Chris Long joins Tom Curran to discuss life after retirement.

5:19 - Chris talks about his upcoming media company, Chalk Media, and what type of content he hopes to create and who he hopes to reach.

12:26 - With the NFL announcing the league will be holding an open tryout for Colin Kaepernick, Chris gives his take on the situation and whether or not he thinks the former 49ers quarterback can still play.

19:57 - How do athletes deal with social anxiety? Chris talks about how fans interactions make him feel as he tries to live his life post-NFL.

24:31 - Chris and Tom talk about the differences between the two championship teams he was on - the 2016 Patriots and 2017 Eagles - and how “fun” played into each team’s season.

29:42 - A lot has changed for the Patriots and Eagles since Super Bowl LII. Chris talks about the track each team has been on since that game and how he sees their Week 11 matchup going.

38:41 - As a Knicks fan, Chris feels like he needs a side NBA team to watch. He was given the Celtics and he couldn’t be more excited to cheer for them this season.

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Matt Cassel on the inherent pressure put on all former Patriots QBs Nov 12, 2019

1:00 - Tom Curran takes us back to the Patriots 2017 season, discussing how strange the year seemed from the very beginning and how the Pats Super Bowl LIII victory over the Rams was cathartic for the team.

7:05 - Matt Cassel joins Tom to talk about how watching a weekend of football without the Patriots made them realize just how disciplined and organized Bill Belichick's team is.

14:31 - With the fallout of Jimmy Garoppolo losing his first game of the season on Monday night, Tom wonders if there is extra pressure put on quarterbacks formerly in the Patriots' system. Matt gives deeper insight into what it's like being Tom Brady's backup.

24:10 - Who is your NFL MVP through 10 weeks? Tom and Matt debate if Russell Wilson or Lamar Jackson has a better claim.

28:01 - Matt says the Patriots upcoming game against the Eagles will "set the tone for the rest of the season." Matt and Tom talk about the last time these two teams played - Super Bowl LII - and how that loss affected the Patriots.

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Patriots bye week awards and fan service show Nov 07, 2019

1:01 - Tom Curran and Phil Perry quickly hit on Phil's most recent story on what fixes the Patriots have to make for the remaining seven games of the season.

7:53 - With the Patriots at the halfish-way point of the season, Tom and Phil are handing out awards, including: best offensive player, best defensive player, most underrated defender, funniest play of the season and more.

25:28 - Tom and Phil field a handful of questions tweeted to them and the pair are joined by surprise guest Kayce Smith from Barstool Sports (formally NBC Sports Boston).

33:04 - Next up is the voicemail questions, including inquiries about the Patriots offensive line, the status of N'Keal Harry, the loss to the Ravens and more.

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Matt Cassel's bye week insight and "first half" awards Nov 05, 2019

0:50 - Tom E. Curran gives his quick take on why the Patriots lost to the Ravens in Week 9 and we hear from Tom Brady and Devin McCourty on what the Pats can take from the loss.

4:25 - Matt Cassel joins Tom to break down what he saw out of the offense and defense in Baltimore and talks about how the Patriots approach the bye week after suffering a loss.

12:10 - Would the Patriots ever hold back on an opponent to save their scheme for the playoffs? Matt explains when that would ever remotely be a possibility.

15:02 - Matt gives his impression of Mohamed Sanu and talks about his importance when it comes to giving Julian Edelman a break. Tom wonders how the Patriots approach load management as the season moves forward.

20:39 - Bye Week Awards - Tom and Matt name their best offensive player, best defensive player, biggest surprise and biggest disappointment of the "first half" of the season.

28:08 - Tom talks about the defense's shortcomings vs. the Ravens with Kyle Van Noy.

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Bonus Pod: Sunday Night Football and Tom talk Patriots defense Nov 02, 2019

0:27 - Tom Curran outlines his argument that the Patriots defense, from a statistical standpoint, should be considered to be in the running for 'best defense ever.'

2:59 - Sunday Night Football analysts Cris Collinsworth, Tony Dungy and Rodney Harrison answer Tom's questions about where this Patriots defense stands in the conversation of best defenses in the history of the game.

8:04 - Does the number of of Pro-Bowlers, All-Pros and Hall of Famers matter when determining if a defense can be considered historic?

11:21 - The one knock on the Pats defense is that they haven't "played anyone yet." Tom goes through the details of each opponent of the historic 2000 Ravens and compares them to what the Patriots have faced so far this season.

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Preparing for Ravens offense now and looking back at their historic defense Oct 31, 2019

1:57 - Tom Curran is joined by Jamison Hensley of ESPN Baltimore to discuss the upcoming Patriots-Ravens Sunday Night Football showdown, beginning with the anticipation of the game in Baltimore.

10:43 - Jamison discusses what has made Lamar Jackson a never-before-seen-type talent as well as how a team could limit the young quarterback.

17:52 - Tom and Jamison get into the comparison of the current Patriots defense and the 2000 Ravens defense. Do the Pats have a chance to break that team’s record and is it even a fair comparison?

24:16 - Phil Perry gives an in-depth breakdown of how the Patriots can succeed against the Ravens, starting with the offense and then hitting on the defense (32:51).

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Patriots set for second half after quiet trade deadline Oct 29, 2019

0:52 - Tom Curran breaks down the Patriots cutting kicker Mike Nugent and Bill Belichick's comments on why a lack of cap space limited the Patriots at the trade deadline.

5:22 - All season long the Patriots running game has not been up to its normal standards. Tom asked running backs coach Ivan Fears if the Pats have enough artillery at the position and how he thinks Sony Michel can improve.

8:51 - Matt Cassel joins Tom to talk about the structure of the team following the trade deadline. Will the addition of Mohamed Sanu be good enough for Tom Brady and to overshadow the running game.

18:05 - Tom Brady has reiterated that he wants to play until he's 45, but he does seem more aggravated this season than ever. Matt explains how Brady has his good and bad days like anyone else and that can't be overanalyzed.

24:10 - Is there any scenario in which Brady ends up somewhere else after this season. Matt says there's only one.

29:11 - Tom has been calling the Patriots Week 9 matchup with the Baltimore Ravens the "Patriots season opener" because it's their first "real" opponent. Matt breaks down what he predicts the Patriots will see from the Ravens on both sides of the ball. Tom quickly hits on the addition of kicker Nick Folk.

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Do the Patriots really just not want Josh Gordon anymore? Oct 24, 2019

1:03 - Tom Curran quickly dissects Jarvis Landry's comments about guaranteeing a win in Foxboro in Week 8.

2:32 - Phil Perry joins Tom to discuss why exactly the Patriots might not want Josh Gordon anymore. Was it the Sanu signing, his lack of dependability or something else?

10:08 - Tom argues that the Patriots are just winging it on offense this season for whatever reason. It's a very abnormal approach for Bill Belichick.

15:47 - With Adam Schefter strongly voicing his opinion that it's very likely Tom Brady will not return next season, Tom and Phil discuss why it seems Brady's happiness is dwindling.

25:00 - Matt Cassel joins Tom to give his take on the addition of Mohamed Sanu and breaks down the X's and O's of where he'll best fit into the Patriots offense.

34:22 - As someone who's been in the Patriots organization, Matt talks about why Belichick might have made the decision to place Josh Gordon on the IR and effectively end his season in New England.

38:10 - While it seems that Tom Brady's future in New England is a focus point for the quarterback, Matt thinks that there's no way Brady is letting it distract him. But does that mean Belichick and Kraft aren't?

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What can Mohamed Sanu do for you? (But really, the Patriots) Oct 22, 2019

1:48 - Manish Mehta of the New York Daily News joins Tom Curran to talk about what exactly went wrong for Sam Darnold in the Jets 33-0 loss to the Patriots. Is he to blame? Is he broken? Does he still have a chance to be an above-average signal-caller in the league?

11:03 - Tom goes deep into the analytics behind Mohamed Sanu's success as a receiver, quantifying his production out of the slot, his ability to separate from his defender and his sure-handedness.

16:42 - D. Orlando Ledbetter of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution joins Tom to discuss what exactly the Patriots will be getting in Sanu and what makes him so dependable on the field.

23:07 - Phil Perry gives his take on the addition of Sanu - "The Patriots were perilously thin at receiver." How does the increased depth at the position affect guys like Julian Edelman, Phillip Dorsett or Jakobi Meyers? Would he have preferred Emmanuel Sanders?

34:25 - The only negative takeaway from the Patriots win over the Jets was the continued lack of production from Sony Michel and the running back position. Should Belichick make a change or ride it out?

38:34 - Who popped and who dropped from the victory over the Jets?

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Cassel explains what it takes to earn Tom Brady's trust on the field Oct 17, 2019

2:46 - Tom Curran is joined by Matt Cassel to discuss the Patriots one-game suspension of Michael Bennett. How do organizations determine a punishment for altercations and how does a player acting out affect the rest of the team?

13:41 - Matt talks about the perfection Tom Brady expects on the field (from everyone) and how that relates to N'Keal Harry being reintroduced into the Patriots offense.

21:01 - Curran wonders what it is that new or young receivers consistently mess up as they try to learn the Patriots offense. Matt gets into the Xs and Os.

24:49 - Is 'laces out' really the golden rule when it comes to place kick holding? Cassel questions this andtalks about his experience as a holder.

29:31 - Tom and Matt give their picks for second-best team in the AFC. One of the contenders may shock you (hint - it's in the Patriots' division).

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Could we have predicted the Patriots suspension of Michael Bennett? Oct 15, 2019

2:18 - Tom E. Curran and Phil Perry discuss the one-game suspension the Patriots placed on Michael Bennett after an apparent "philosophical disagreement" the defensive end had with coaches last week. Did the Patriots know what they were getting into when they signed him?

16:27 - N'Keal Harry returned the practice field after sitting out the first six games of the regular season. Josh McDaniels answers Tom's questions about how much the Patriots are able to rely on the rookie receiver.

27:53 - Tom and Phil cycle through which receivers are out there that the Patriots are likely targeting before the trade deadline.

35:53 - Rob Gronkowski may have finally put an end to the possibility of his return with the comments he made on WEEI. Tom talks about why it's finally time for Patriots fans to let him go.

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What do Patriots need & what can they offer as trade deadline approaches Oct 11, 2019

2:35 - Tom E. Curran and Phil Perry rank the Patriots offensive concerns after another unimpressive performance from that side of the ball against the Giants. They begin with tight end. Next up is the running game (6:25). And finally, the wide receiver corps (12:24).

22:11 - With the trade deadline on October 29, the Patriots need to determine what they need and what they have to offer. Phil and Tom discuss the picks Bill Belichick could trade away and the players at tight end and wide receiver he could target.

26:52 - Tom wonders if Michael Bennet will be traded or if he'll end up as a key member of the defense. He continues by explaining how the historic tear the Patriots defense is on is actually sustainable.

32:26 - Rob Gronkowski or Tyler Eifert: Which player will be on the Patriots roster by Thanksgiving?

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Belichick good with defense carrying the Patriots? Cassel on the NSFW words from Brady in 2007 Giants game Oct 08, 2019

1:52 - Tom Curran explains why he thinks the Patriots cut tight end Benjamin Watson. He believes that Bill Belichick is willing to make sacrifices on offense because of how good the defense is.

12:11 - Matt Cassel jumps on the pod and gives his take on the disparity between the Patriots offense and defense.

22:57 - Plenty of Patriots fans were criticizing Tom Brady's throw that resulted in a interception in the end zone on Sunday vs. the Redskins. Matt breaks down the play and explains how the play (minus the result) was by design.

32:45 - Matt brings us back to the Patriots 2007 regular season finale vs. the New York Giants and how Tom Brady refused to leave the game with a perfect season on the line.

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What would it take to get Stefon Diggs? How will a new kicker impact the Patriots? Oct 03, 2019

2:23 - Tom Curran and Phil Perry discuss the rumors surrounding Vikings wide receiver Stefon Diggs wanting to leave Minnesota. How would bringing in Diggs affect the Patriots cap, what picks would they lose and how often have other star receivers been moved midseason?

20:11 - Phil breaks down the Patriots running game up to this point in the season and the inefficiency of Sony Michel in the zone run. Will this limit Tom Brady as one of the best play-action passers in the league?

29:21 - The Patriots have brought in kicker Ted Nugent after Stephen Gostkowski was sent to the IR. Does the team's dominant defense mean they can settle for more field goals or will they have trouble trusting the new kicker in big spots?

39:40 - Tom wonders if the Patriots have too many players that play strictly on special teams and if the organization should better allocate their roster spots.

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Is there a lack of artillery at wide receiver for the Patriots? Oct 01, 2019

2:51 - Tom Curran is joined by Matt Cassel to talk about his concerns with the depth at the wide receiver position and how it has affected Tom Brady's decision making.

10:08 - Is this Patriots defense one of the best in NFL history? Despite New England facing four terrible offensive teams so far, Matt supports the claim.

15:51 - The hit Jonathan Jones put on Josh Allen in Week 4 caused an uproar, but should it have?

19:19 - Looking ahead to Week 5, Tom and Matt discuss how the Patriots will approach the Redskins' three-quarterback system as well as what to do with Stephen Gostkowski.

29:41 - Tom is joined by Bills writer for the Athletic Tim Graham to discuss Sean McDermott's lack of poise following the Bills loss last Sunday.

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Are the Patriots better offensively than they were last season? Sep 26, 2019

3:00: Brady has struggled in Buffalo in the past. With an improved Bills defense, should we be concerned?

(6:00) What strategy will the Patriots have on offense? Is this the perfect opportunity to depend on the run game?

(10:30) Who is to blame for the Patriots run game not being successful so far?

(15:00) Is the Patriots offense better this season than they were last year?

(18:00) Are there any free agent WR’s the Patriots can bring in? Will the Patriots regret losing Demaryius Thomas?

(24:00) Breaking down the challenges the Patriots will have when they face the Bills

(27:00) Week 4 NFL Picks, who ya got?!

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Putting a bow on the Antonio Brown mess Sep 24, 2019

0:55 - To start off the podcast, Tom takes us step by step through happened in Foxboro after Antonio Brown's threatening text messages came to light. Tom also discusses how Tom Brady feels about Brown being released as well as Brady's most recent comments to Jim Gray about being an "employee" of the Patriots.

7:31 - Tom addresses the report from Ryen Russillo on if Bill Belichick acted alone in the signing of Antonio Brown

9:00 - Matt Cassel joins Tom to talk about a variety of topics: (10:28) What it's like to be on the broadcast side of football this season, (11:52) Brady's comments to Jim Gray & having a different relationship inside a locker room with a teammate who has a troubled past, (17:07) Losing Julian Edelman to injury and how that affects the offense heading into Buffalo (21:27) What is the issue with the Patriots run game right now? (25:11) Is this Patriots defense everything it looks like it is? (29:46) Matt Cassel explains why he always enjoyed playing in Buffalo and talks his favorite and least favorite opponent stadiums to play in.

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Is this the best Patriots defense of the Belichick era? Sep 19, 2019

Tom Curran and Phil Perry open up by talking about the recent run made by the Patriots defense, dating back to the tail end of last season.

6:18 - Tom wonders if there even is a part of this defense that doesn't have enough depth or should worry fans.

10:39 - Looking ahead to the lineup of opposing quarterbacks for the Patriots, it's hard to imagine their defensive won't continue on its historic pace. Tom and Phil discuss the easy path ahead for New England.

15:19 - Tom compares the current defense to that of the 2004 Super Bowl Champion Patriots, looking at that team's first two games of the season and where they ended up. Phil analyzes the construction of each team's defense and how different times call for different strategies.

27:14 - Tom riffs on the rules on quarterback protection after Dolphins linebacker Raekwon McMillan was told by a referee in Week 2 to be careful with Tom Brady.

33:23 - Tom is joined by stadium DJ for the Patriots, Red Sox and Bruins TJ Connelly to talk about adding color commentary at games through music. He also gets a peek into what Connelly has in store for the Gillette crowd for a tribute to the late Ric Ocasek.

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Dissecting the Patriots offense with the addition of Antonio Brown Sep 17, 2019

1:36 - Tom Curran starts off by asking a simple question: 'What keeps Antonio Brown on this team?' As of now, it's the fact that he's valuable enough on the gridiron, but when will that not be enough?

7:09 - Matt Cassel joins Tom to talk about a variety of topics: Antonio Brown's explosiveness making the Patriots offense look like that of the 2007 team; (14:38) How the offense attacks man vs. zone coverage; (21:41) How to approach Greg Williams' defense next week against the Jets; (27:25) and a pair of Hall of Fame debates.

32:26 - Tom catches up with Kyle Van Noy after his season debut in Miami, talking about the linebacker's newborn son, the dominance of the Patriots defense and how Josh Gordon is getting more comfortable in New England.

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What the Patriots did and did not know about Antonio Brown Sep 12, 2019

0:53 - Matt Cassel joins Tom Curran to talk about the Patriots beatdown of the Steelers in Week 1, how to approach the Dolphins in Week 2 and finally, what kind of impact Antonio Brown could have on the field if he plays in Miami.

17:32 - Next up, Tom welcomes on Senior NFL Writer at Yahoo Charles Robinson to get into the details of the Antonio Brown situation. How much information did Drew Rosenhaus divulge to the Patriots and how could the league proceed?

30:01 - Tom and Phil Perry go through their keys to victory for the Patriots vs. the Dolphins, including consistency in the offensive line, getting Sony Michel going and making sure Brown makes some sort of impact on the field.

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Pittsburgh writers spill on Antonio Brown; Armando Salguero on meltdown in Miami Sep 10, 2019

0:43 - Tom Curran quickly reacts to the breaking news of Demaryius Thomas being traded to the Jets before getting into Antonio Brown discussion.

2:05 - Bill Belichick compared the media's reaction to the addition of Antonio Brown to that of Randy Moss's arrival in Foxboro. Tom explains how the two star receivers are different and the Patriots offensive approaches regarding them both.

11:11 - A handful of Pittsburgh writers including Ron Cook and Gerry Dulac of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette and ESPN's Jeremy Fowler give their impressions of Antonio Brown from when he was with the Steelers.

22:45 - Tom talks about the Patriots dominant win over the Steelers in Week 1 of the season, explaining Josh McDaniels' brilliance and breaking down who stood out on defense.

29:08 - Armando Salguero of the Miami Herald joins Tom to talk about how after being crushed in Week 1 by the Ravens, a handful of Dolphins players are trying to leave the team. Does Brian Flores have everything under control with the Patriots coming to town in Week 2?

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Tom catches up with Matt Cassel; Week 1 keys to victory Sep 05, 2019

Tom Curran is joined by former Patriots quarterback Matt Cassel to discuss a variety of topics leading up to Week 1 of the regular season:

1:02 - Matt discusses his workout with the Indianapolis Colts following the retirement of Andrew Luck.

4:46 - Seeing how Luck's injuries contributed to his retirement, Matt talks about how Tom Brady is able to avoid serious injury, how he motivates himself and a particular time Cassel got in trouble for being too rough with Brady.

8:30 - Tom asks Matt about what he's up to now in his first season not playing.

12:10 - Matt gives his impression of the Patriots offense and talks about how Brady, Bill Belichick and Josh McDaniels will figure out how to get the most out of New England's receivers.

19:08 - With the Oakland Raiders planning to suspend Antonio Brown, Tom asks Matt about a time a teammate of his went off on a coach and wonders if the Patriots should take a look at the disruptive receiver.

25:45 - Matt finishes up by giving is prediction for the Patriots' opening night matchup against the Pittsburgh Steeler.

28:31 - Tom and Phil Perry each lay out three things they're eager to see on Sunday night.

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Let's get to real football. How will Pats deploy offense vs. Steelers? Sep 03, 2019

1:14 - 1st Quarter - How will the Patriots deploy their offense against the Steelers with Gronk gone and a new-look receiver corps? Tom Curran and Phil Perry discuss what kind of offensive game plan the Pats will have in Week 1.

12:38 - 2nd Quarter - Tom defends the Patriots' decision to part ways with Brian Hoyer as Brady’s backup, but argues that they could have traded him to get something in return. Does this mean Jarrett Stidham is the QB of the future?

21:48 - Halftime - Tom hits us with some Patriots-Steelers season opener trivia and he catches up with Jarrett Stidham to talk about his game day superstitions.

23:41 - 3rd Quarter - The Patriots roster has the oldest average age in the NFL. Phil explains why that’s not necessarily a bad thing and how Belichick uses older, more-experienced players to his advantage.

31:15 - 4th Quarter - Tom is joined by senior Steelers reporter at the Athletic in Pittsburgh Mark Kaboly, who talks about how the departure of Antonio Brown has been a breath of fresh air for the organization and how the Steelers defense plans to stop the Patriots. Tom also reveals his trivia answer.

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With the preseason over, the Patriots roster-trimming has begun Aug 30, 2019

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.

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If you weren't convinced before, you should be now: Gronk's not coming back Aug 27, 2019

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.

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Brady needs to trust his receivers, no exceptions; Defense looks ready to defend title Aug 23, 2019

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.

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Receiving corps suddenly a force; Is it looking like the Patriots won the Garoppolo trade? Aug 20, 2019

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?

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Looking towards the future: Is Tennessee an option for Brady? Could Mayo be Belichick's successor? Aug 15, 2019

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.

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Pats keep an eye on health, travel to Tennessee for what should be very physical joint practices Aug 13, 2019

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?

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Stidham and Meyers shine in Patriots dominant preseason opener Aug 09, 2019

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?

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Tom Brady is taking control of his future Aug 06, 2019

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.

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Ty Law didn't need to be a 'prototypical Patriot' to be one of the best ever Aug 01, 2019

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.

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Are the Patriots getting hosed in Canton? Scott Pioli joins to talk dynasty and more Jul 30, 2019

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.

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BONUS: Rodney Harrison Patriots Hall of Fame; Ty Law Jul 26, 2019

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.

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Training camp begins; What are the Patriots thinking with Danny Etling's transition? Jul 25, 2019

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?

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What's the holdup with Tom Brady's contract? Jul 23, 2019

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.

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Tom E. Curran politely questions Chris Simms on his ABSURD ranking of Tom Brady Jun 25, 2019

(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?

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Going deep on the Patriots-Texans tampering dust-up Jun 14, 2019

(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?

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Tom Brady doesn’t want to be ‘Terrific’/ Minicamp observations Jun 07, 2019

(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?

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Rodney Harrison on Belichick, Brady and more; Edelman extends with Pats through 2021 season May 21, 2019

1:42 - Tom Curran is joined by 2019 Patriots Hall of Fame Inductee Rodney Harrison to talk about his time with the Patriots

3:12 - 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.

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Introducing the Quick Slants Hotline; The return of News, Go! May 15, 2019

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.

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Breaking down the Patriots draft picks with NFL Draft Analyst Dane Brugler May 02, 2019

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.

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The Importance of the 2019 NFL Draft for the Patriots Apr 24, 2019

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.

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Falcons GM Thomas Dimitroff lauds Bill Belichick; A deep dive into the newly-released 2019 Patriots schedule Apr 18, 2019

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).

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Patriots sign Demaryius Thomas/ Josh Norris of NBC Sports breaks down what players make sense for the Patriots in the draft Apr 16, 2019

(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.

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Is the next Julian Edelman out there somewhere? Apr 10, 2019

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.

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Generation Gap: Why Boomers, Gen-Xers and Millennials respond differently to the Robert Kraft case Apr 09, 2019

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?

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Was Rob Gronkowski given a ‘free pass’ from fans and media? Breaking down best options to replace Gronk Apr 03, 2019

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.

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Saying goodbye to Jerod Mayo and checking in from NFL's annual league meetings Mar 28, 2019

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?

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Rob Gronkowski announces his retirement, what does this mean for the Patriots? Any chance he returns? Mar 25, 2019

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?

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Will Robert Kraft take the plea deal? What’s the best way to get Tom Brady some help at WR? Mar 20, 2019

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

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Browns load up; Patriots still observers - Around the AFC with Kevin Clark, Scott Bair and Mary Kay Cabot Mar 14, 2019

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!

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Reaction to Patriots losing Trey Flowers and Trent Brown in free agency. Will Michael Bennett be enough to replace Trey Flowers? Mar 12, 2019

(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?

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No franchise tags for the Pats; Breaking down salary cap with Miguel Benzan Mar 06, 2019

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.

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McCourty twins on deciding to not retire, dealing with distractions, experiences with Greg Schiano at Rutgers Feb 25, 2019

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.

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What's the deal with the coaching situation; Jerod Mayo gives his SBLIII breakdown Feb 13, 2019

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.

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Was 2018 Bill Belichick’s best coaching season of his career? how will coaching departures impact the 2019 Patriots? Feb 09, 2019

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?

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Tom Brady: American Icon Feb 01, 2019

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.

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Exclusive Tom Brady Interview Feb 01, 2019

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.

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Exclusive 1-on-1 with Robert and Jonathan Kraft Jan 30, 2019

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

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Jerod Mayo on how powerful Tom Brady’s ‘chip on his shoulder’ attitude is for his teammates. Curran thinks Reid should be ‘embarrassed’ for Dee Ford offside comments Jan 23, 2019

(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?

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How the Patriots were able to crush Chargers but why their scheme will have to change against Chiefs Jan 15, 2019

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?

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Jerod Mayo explains why he thinks the Chargers are ‘the worst possible matchup for the Patriots’ Jan 09, 2019

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Steve Palazzolo gives his All-Pro selections, Jason McCourty on how he got his #30 Jan 04, 2019

(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?

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Patrick Mahomes or Drew Brees: Trying to settle the NFL MVP debate Dec 27, 2018

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.

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Reacting to Josh Gordon stepping away from the Patriots Dec 20, 2018

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.

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What happened on the Patriots final possession/play?; Time to question Brady’s decision-making? Dec 19, 2018

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 better

23:45 - Comparing the 2009 team to this current Patriots team

27:55 - What is the current attitude of Patriots players?

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Mike Florio: Why is Mike Tomlin never in danger of being fired? Is Mahomes the NFL's MVP? Dec 13, 2018

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?

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Jerod Mayo on how Belichick and locker room handle a heartbreaking loss Dec 12, 2018

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

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Jerod Mayo: “If I’m Josh McDaniels, I’m going to Cleveland” Dec 05, 2018

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?

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Jerod Mayo says Vikings will be true test of how successful Patriots run game will be going forward Nov 28, 2018

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.

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Manish Mehta on why Gronk is done and his days with Patriots are numbered; Curran on Patriots 2.0 dynasty coming to an end Nov 21, 2018

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?

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Does Pats ugly loss in Tennessee outweigh the six straight wins they had before? Nov 14, 2018

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.

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Troy Brown says Josh Gordon is ‘still far from football shape’ ; Can Mike Vrabel pull off upset? Nov 07, 2018

Tom E. Curran talks with Troy Brown about what he thinks about Mike Vrabel as a head coach, and how that helps the Titans on Sunday. He also discusses Josh Gordon still being far from football shape.

(2:00) Troy Brown reacts to Mike Vrabel being upset his player celebrated on the Cowboys logo. Is Mike Vrabel the coach much different than the player? (4:30) Is Troy Brown surprised Mike Vrabel is already a head coach? (7:00) Who were some of Troy Brown’s favorite teammates (9:00) Were there many fights between players during Troy’s time with the Patriots? (11:00) What is the #1 take away from the Patriots win over the Packers? (13:00) How impressive has it been for the Patriots to get contributions from players that you wouldn’t expect? (20:00) Which players that are free agents after this season should be priority for Patriots? (21:00) Troy Brown says Josh Gordon is still ‘far from football shape’

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Why didn't Patriots make a trade?; Something off with Gronk; Tom Brady vs. Aaron Rodgers matchup Oct 31, 2018

Phil Perry joins Tom Curran on Quick Slants the Podcast to discuss...

1:50 - Tom Brady vs. Aaron Rodgers matchup coming up on Sunday night. Patriots last played Packers in 2014, with Green Bay coming out on top.

3:03 - Surprising the Patriots made no moves before the trade deadline?

4:40 - Should the Patriots have made a move for Demaryius Thomas or Golden Tate? Both WRs were traded for mid-round picks.

7:20 - How much of an issue is the Patriots depth, specifically at running back?

9:00 - Rob Gronkowski seemed “off” and very subdued during his press conference. What is going on with Gronk?

17:22 - Matt Patricia had a bizarre exchange with a reporter when asked about trading WR Golden Tate.

Cris Collinsworth and Tom Curran discuss the Tom Brady and Aaron Rodgers matchup...

23:18 - The differences between Tom Brady and Aaron Rodgers, and how Brady vs. Rodgers matchup compares to Brady vs. Peyton Manning.

25:52 - Brady believes Aaron Rodgers is the most talented but not a better QB than him.

28:31 - Technical difference between Tom Brady and Aaron Rodgers - Brady more focused on perfect form while Rodgers likes throwing off platform

29:39 - Do coaches speak with more reverence about Tom Brady while other QBs speak with more reverence about Aaron Rodgers?

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What the Patriots would need to do to trade for Patrick Peterson? Oct 24, 2018

Jerod Mayo and Tom E. Curran discuss the Patriots win over the Bears, and Miguel Benzan of the Boston Sports Journal breaks down the Patriots cap space situation heading into the deadline. (7:00) Is Eli Manning a first ballot Hall of Fame? (10:00) What’s the #1 cause for the Patriots defense not improving? (16:30) Jerod Mayo on how important the Patriots special teams has been(17:30) How much will the Patriots offense miss Sony Michel? Will it alter their gameplan? (20:00) What moves could the Patriots make at the deadline? (25:00) Miguel Benzan of the Boston Sports Journal breaks down the cap space situation as the trade deadline looms. (26:00) Can the Patriots realistically target Patrick Peterson? (30:00) Miguel Benzan breaks down why the Patriots could not have kept Jimmy G even if they really wanted to. (29:00) Can the Patriots afford a big name free agent?

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Jerod Mayo breaks down the keys to the Patriots winning 3 straight Oct 17, 2018

(2:00) Takeaways from the Patriots win over the Chiefs (6:00) Is Dont’a Hightower still not 100%? Jerod breaks down what he has seen (8:00) How important has the improvement of Sony Michel been or the Patriots offense? (14:00) Who was to blame at how poor the defense played in the 2nd half? (19:00) Why are QBs around the league playing so much better? (22:00) Reaction to Nick Bosa taking a year off of Ohio State to rehab for NFL

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Preparing the gameplan for the undefeated Chiefs; Sunday Night Football crew joins to debate Gronk vs. Kelce Oct 10, 2018

In this episode of Quick Slants the Podcast, Tom Curran and Jerod Mayo break down the matchup between the undefeated Chiefs and the Patriots...

2:12 - Big primetime game vs. Chiefs. How is it different playing night games vs. normal afternoon games?

4:48 - What is the Patriots identity? "We don’t know who this team really is."

6:05 - Andy Reid so far is coach of the year. Patriots still playing around with roles.

7:16 - As a player, do you ever get tired hearing about players, i.e. Patrick Mahomes, Tyreek Hill.

9:06 - Energy and focus will be at the max level playing the Chiefs in primetime.

9:42 - Trying to mess up the offensive script as a defense. Forcing 2nd & 3rd and longs force the offense to change on the fly.

11:10 - Scouting report on Patrick Mahomes. How do you stop the young QB?

13:19 - The NBC Sunday Night Football crew Rodney Harrison, Tony Dungy, and Chris Collinsworth join the podcast to debate who the better tight end is right now at this time, Rob Gronkowski or Travis Kelce.

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Jerod Mayo explains keeping Dont’a Hightower in the middle was key for improved defense Oct 03, 2018

(1:30) What does Jerod Mayo think the Patriots did different to dominate the Dolphins? (4:00) Mayo explains why putting Dont’a Hightower behind the line calling plays was a key to the defensive dominance. (9:30) Did the Patriots improve that much, or was Miami that bad?(10:20) Jerod thinks Patriots are not top of the AFC, but explains competition isn’t great (15:00) Are Brady and Gronkowski going to be angry they won’t be able to meet their incentives?(17:30) Reaction to Earl Thomas injury, will it impact how players hold out? (21:00) Any concerns the Colts could upset the Patriots?

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Ian O'Connor, author of 'Belichick', gives behind-the-scenes details of the Patriots head coach Sep 27, 2018

4:43 - Ian O'Connor, the author of, 'Belichick: The Making of the Greatest Football Coach of All Time' joins Tom E. Curran on Quick Slants the Podcast.

6:10 - O'Connor discusses Bill Belichick's relationship with Bill Parcells, and how Belichick had a desire to get away from Parcells, leading to Belichick resigning as HC of the NYJ.

7:50 - How the New York Giants players did not respect Belichick when he first arrived but eventually grew to like him more than Bill Parcells.

9:45 - Like Bernie Kosar and Drew Bledsoe, Belichick doesn’t like guys get to a certain level of comfort. Belichick never believed in Bledsoe to be a franchise QB and found a way to get to Tom Brady without offending owner Robert Kraft.

12:07 - The relationship between Belichick, Robert Kraft, and Tom Brady. The bromance between Kraft and Brady leaves Belichick the odd man out. Creative tension is sometimes a good thing in sports and the Patriots have showed for over a decade, their ability to handle adversity.

15:30 - Belichick’s way of coaching Brady has had a positive impact on the rest of the players on his team. But it is also what led to a meltdown last season. Patriots players started to act out after Bill Belichick's benching of Malcolm Butler in the Super Bowl because they felt Belichick did not put the team in the best position to win.

19:26 - Think Brady almost walked away but after trading Garoppolo, he would have been looked like the bad guy.

21:05 - Will Belichick be viewed more warmly after his coaching career has come to an end? Is Belichick the greatest coach in team sports?

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Is Sony Michel the key to the Patriots beating the Dolphins on Sunday? Sep 26, 2018

Tom E. Curran, Jerod Mayo and Phil Perry discuss the tough start for the Patriots, and break down what they need to do on both sides of the ball to improve. (1:00) Jerod Mayo and Phil Perry break down what they saw go wrong for the Patriots defense against the Lions. (4:30) Why did the Patriots struggle with defending the run so much? (11:00) Is there anything personnel wise the Patriots defense can do to improve? (13:30) What’s going on with the Patriots offense? how can they improve? (16:00) Jerod explains why he has faith the Patriots are going to be ok (20:00) What should we make of Rob Gronkowski’s brother saying Gronk is frustrated by being double covered? (27:00) Is Sony Michel the key to the Patriots beating the Dolphins on Sunday?

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Jerod Mayo on why Sunday vs the Lions is the best time to test out Josh Gordon Sep 19, 2018

Jerod Mayo talks with Tom E. Curran about the Patriots loss to the Jaguars, and why he thinks the Lions are the perfect opponent to test out Josh Gordon. (1:00) Jerod Mayo gives his reaction to the Patriots signing Josh Gordon, and what we can expect from him. (7:00) How does Bill Belichick address adding Josh Gordon to his players? (11:00) Did Patriots make a mistake not holding onto Brandin Cooks? Will not getting more for Jimmy Garoppolo come back to haunt the Patriots? (12:00) How much did Fournette not playing throw off the Patriots defensive gameplan? (17:00) Are the Jaguars the real deal? (19:00) Mike Lombardi joins to discuss his personal experience with Josh Gordon, and what talents he brings to the Patriots.

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Jerod Mayo thinks Bennie Fowler has better chance to play than Corey Coleman Sep 12, 2018

Tom E. Curran and Jerod Mayo discuss the Patriots signing WRs Corey Coleman and Bennie Fowler, break down the Patriots week 1 win, and react to Matt Patricia’s tough debut for the Lions.

(2:30) Jerod Mayo explains why he thinks Benny Fowler will get onto the field before Corey Coleman (6:30) What can the Patriots expect from Corey Coleman? (8:00) Is Rob Gronkowski better now than he has ever been? (12:30) Did we overreact to the NFL helmet rule? It was only called once over 14 games (13:20) What differences did Jerod Mayo see with the Patriots defense under Brian Flores? (18:00) How concerning is the punt returner position for the Patriots? (20:30) Jerod reacts to Matt Patricia’s tough first game as an NFL coach

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Did ‘Tom vs Time’ hurt Tom Brady’s chance of getting a better contract? Sep 05, 2018

Tom E. Curran sits down with Jerod Mayo to discuss the trailer for the latest Tom vs. Time episode. Why did Brady feel the need to add an epilogue episode days before the season begins. Curran explains why he thinks ‘Tom vs Time’ hurt Tom Brady’s chance of getting a better contract with the Patriots.

Also, Jerod and Tom talk about Pepper Johnson opening up to Deadspin on working with Bill Belichick for the past couple decades. Finally - some actual football! What to expect on Sunday against a star-laden Houston Texans team that has had their trouble with Brady and the Pats over the last few years.

(2:00) Why did Tom Brady feel the need to post another ‘Tom vs. Time’ video? (5:00) Reaction to Pepper Johnson’s comments about why Malcolm Butler was benched. (7:30) Did ‘Tom vs Time’ hurt Tom Brady’s chance of getting a better contract? (9:30) Reaction to Patriots former second round pick Cyrus Jones being cut. (11:30) Does Jerod Mayo think the Bears paid too much for Khalil Mack? (17:00) Jerod Mayo gives his keys to the Patriots offense being successful against the Texans on Sunday.

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Jerod Mayo thinks Jimmy Garoppolo will regress this season,Josh McDaniels on how Patriots will deal with lack of depth at WR Aug 29, 2018

Tom E. Curran, Phil Perry and Jerod Mayo discuss what they’ve seen from the Patriots so far this season, whether the NFL can fix the preseason, and Jerod explains why he expects Jimmy G to regress this season.

(6:00) Is there any point to the 4th preseason game? How can the NFL change the preseason to make it more effective? (13:00) Tom E. Curran explains why Tom Brady continues to be the band-aid that holds the Patriots together. How much different would this 2018 team be with Jimmy Garoppolo at QB? (19:00) Jerod Mayo breaks down why he thinks Jimmy G will regress this season, and that his numbers from last year really were not all that impressive. (21:30) What has been the good and the bad from the Patriots preseason so far? (24:50) Tom E. Curran talks with Josh McDaniels about perceived WR depth issues, and how Josh plans to keep continuity in the Patriots offense.

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Jerod Mayo explains why we shouldn't panic about the new NFL helmet rule Aug 22, 2018

Jerod Mayo talks with Phil Perry about the new NFL rules, and explains why he thinks we should not panic about the helmet rule just yet.

(2:00) What level of concern does Jerod Mayo have with the NFL’s new helmet rule4:30) Will defenders altering the way they tackle ultimately lead to more injuries? (7:30) Jerod Mayo reacts to the NFL’s new QB protection rule, and how it will impact defenders. (12:30) Jerod Mayo breaks down Brian Flore’s job so far this preseason, and what we changes he expects from the Patriots defense this season. (23:30) How does Jerod Mayo feel about Ja’Whaun Bentley wearing his former number 51, and what his expectation are for Bentley this season.

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What does Tom Brady's contract adjustment say about his future with the Patriots? Aug 15, 2018

2:20 - Tom Brady received a contract adjustment where he can earn up to $5 million in incentives. Are both sides justified in how his contract has been handled? What does the future hold for Brady?

5:45 - It's not just about the amount of money for Brady but the contract can be used as a measurement to other player's deals around the league.

11:55 - Could Tom Brady be franchise tagged after his contract is up?

15:00 - Patriots seemed to have dodged a bullet with the severity of Phillip Dorsett's injury, who had to leave practice on Tuesday.

17:20 - Why haven't the Patriots brought in Dez Bryant for a workout?

22:45 - Thoughts on Eric Decker and how he can fit in the Patriots offense.

24:45 - What are the things to watch for in the 2nd Patriots preseason game on Thursday night against the Eagles.

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How worried should we be about Sony Michel’s knee injury? 3 things to look for during Patriots-Redskins preseason game Aug 08, 2018

Phil Perry and Tom E. Curran discuss Sony Michel’s knee injury and break down what the key things to look for during the Patriots first preseason game against the Redskins.

(2:00) 3 things to look for in Patriots-Redskins game. (4:00) Will the Patriots switch to a 3-4 defense instead of a 4-3? (9:00) Will we get any an idea of how good or bad the Patriots WR core is during preseason? (14:00) Do the Patriots have enough depth on defense? (17:00) Did the Patriots get enough for Chandler Jones? (21:00) How worried should we be about Sony Michel’s knee injury?

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Michael Lombardi explains why Malcolm Butler benching wasn't the reason the Patriots lost Super Bowl LII Aug 01, 2018

Tom E. Curran and Phil Perry break down the first impressions they are getting from the newest members of the Patriots. They go through who has shined in training camp, and whether what players we can expect to make an impact during the season. (11:30) Why has this training camp seem to be unenthusiastic? (21:00) Michael Lombardi joins the podcast to talks about his new book “Gridiron genius” that details his time as an executive in the NFL. Lombardi gives some of his favorite Bill Belichick stories from his time in New England, and also explains why he thinks he Malcolm Butler benching gets too much focus from fans on why the Patriots lose Super Bowl LII.

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Joon Lee's inside look at Jimmy Garoppolo's relationship with Belichick and Brady, and how Jimmy G forced the Patriots hand Jul 25, 2018

Quick Slants The Podcast with Tom E. Curran, Jerod Mayo, and Phil Perry is back!

1:30 - The Patriots new saying this year seems to be "Forget about it". Will Bill Belichick be any different this year towards his players or explains things more given what happened in the Super Bowl?

5:40 - Discussion about if and how the decision to bench Malcolm Butler will affect the way Patriots players' view of Bill Belichick for this upcoming season.

7:00 - Are the Patriots reluctant to pay their players the big bucks?

11:10 - If interactions and relationship between Belichick and Tom Brady/Rob Gronkowski will have any impact on other players.

16:46 - Belichick not doing what is best for the team by trading Jimmy Garoppolo to the 49ers.

20:25 - Joon Lee from Bleacher Report, who was able to interview Jimmy Garoppolo, joins the podcast to break down the relationship between Bill Belichick and Jimmy Garoppolo and how Jimmy's success will play some role in Belichick's legacy.

22:35 - Joon Lee on how Garoppolo forced the Patriots hand, wanting to become a starter in the NFL, and the benefit from having the same agent as Tom Brady.

24:35 - Joon Lee on how Garoppolo learned from and admired Tom Brady, and how they both benefited from their relationship.

27:45 - Joon Lee gives us greater insight into Jimmy G's quote, when he said he is better than Tom Brady.

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Robert Kraft calls trading Rob Gronkowski rumors ‘a bunch of hogwash’ Jun 13, 2018

Tom E. Curran and Phil Perry discuss Robert Kraft’s comments saying that the rumors of him vetoing a trade of Rob Gronkowski are “hogwash” (3:00) Is there any truth to any of the rumors that the Patriots looked to trade Rob Gronkowski? (6:00) Will Rob Gronkowski hold out until he gets a new deal? (11:00) Troy Brown joins the podcast to discuss how different things are under Bill Belichick at training camp now compared to when he was a player. (17:00) The latest on Julian Edelman being tested positive for an unidentified PED. (20:00) Does Edelman have a shot at winning his appeal?

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BRADY AND GRONKOWSKI ARE BACK! Will there be any hard feelings for their missed time? Jun 06, 2018

Jerod Mayo, Tom E. Curran, and Phil Perry discuss the latest Patriots news including Tom Brady and Rob Gronkowski arriving for Patriots Minicamp at Gillette. (1:00) Tom and Phil give their first impressions from day 1 at Patriots Minicamp. (8:00) We listen to what Rob Gronkowski said about working out on his own, and whether he really contemplated retirement. (13:00) Will Rob Gronkowski wanting a new contract continue to be a distraction for the Patriots, or will they get the deal done? (17:00) Jerod Mayo gives a players view of what the Patriots get done during Minicamp. (23:00) Is Rex Burkhead going to be the lead back for the Patriots? Who can we expect to make a big impact at the WR position?

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Does Belichick's style resonate with this generation of players? May 30, 2018

On this week's episode of Quick Slants the Podcast, Jerod Mayo joins Phil Perry and Tom Curran and the guys are talking a lot about the culture within the Patriots organization and the effect it can have on players. Later, Tom is joined by Mike Florio from ProFootballTalk.com and the two discuss the NFL's new National Anthem policy as well as the potential for more dysfunction in New England this season.

1:00 - The guys reflect on the recent Memorial Day Weekend and discuss their favorite books on war, which leads to a fairly deep discussion about purpose.

4:54 - Phil moves the Memorial Day discussion towards the Patriots and asks Jerod about how Bill Belichick brings military appreciation lessons to the team.

7:28 - With Cassius Marsh coming out and saying he didn't have any fun as a member of the Patriots, Tom brings up Belichick's style and the discipline he instills in his players: "You sometimes have to crawl through a lot of adversity in this program to get where they want you to."

12:09 - Phil recalls Marsh's short time in New England, which included a small blow up in the locker room.

14:36 - Jerod gets into Belichick's motivational tactics, which usually consisted of telling his team what opposing players were saying about them.

16:22 - Tom brings up the flaws in Marsh's game and Jerod talks about how Patriots captains should step in when a player is struggling to adjust to the organization.

19:29 - Jerod recalls a pregame speech Belichick gave in which he individually told each player his flaws to motivate them. He wonders if today's generation of players would be more sensitive to that type of motivation.

23:45 - Phil: "Are we just, as a culture, at the point where Bill's style will not resonate with enough guys?"

26:46 - Mike Florio joins Tom to discuss the league's decision-making process for its new National Anthem policy as well as how things will shake out in New England this season.

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Would Tom Brady be skipping OTAs if Jimmy Garoppolo was still around? May 23, 2018

Tom Curran, Phil Perry and Jerod Mayo jump on what's trending with the Patriots:

1:58 - How will the absence of Tom Brady from OTAs impact the Patriots' team progression?

5:00 - Jerod explains why he thinks that no Brady isn't a big deal for the Patriots for now.

6:27 - Is the Tom Brady way starting to hurt the Patriots way?

8:48 - Jerod: "If Tom's not here for mandatory mini camp, sound the alarm."

11:08 - Who is suffering the most by the absence of Brady and Gronk?

12:38 - Jerod admits his disappointment in how things within the Patriots organization have changed since he played?

15:50 - Jerod gives an inside look at OTAs from a player's perspective and thinks back to rookies that impressed him coming into camp. The guys also go off on a quick tangent on tattoos.

23:56 - Tom asks if Brady would be skipping OTAs if Jimmy Garoppolo was still with the team.

24:47 - Which players should we keep an eye on during OTAs and throughout the early stages of training camp?

27:52 - Jerod predicts that Kenny Britt will have a big impact during the 2018 season and Tom and Phil give their own predictions on who will have big years for the Pats.

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Why do the Patriots want to be more like Ninjas, and how will legalized sports gambling impact the NFL? May 16, 2018

Today on Quick Slants the Podcast Jerod Mayo joins Tom E. Curran and Phil Perry to discuss the Patriots bringing in martial expert Joe Kim as a pass-rushing consultant. Jerod also explains why he is still not worried about Tom Brady or Rob Gronkowski being absent at volunteer workouts. Then Tom E. Curran talks with the Sports Handle’s Editor in Chief, Brett Smiley, about how legalized sports gambling will impact the NFL.

(1:00) Jerod Mayo weighs in on Tom Brady and Rob Gronkowski skipping volunteer workouts, whether it will impact their progress. (6:00) Is Brady missing out on a chance to gel with Jordan Mathews by skipping these workouts? (8:50) Jerod insists Tom Brady missing these workouts is not a big deal. (10:00) With Rob Gronkowski turning 29, Jerod Mayo gives his opinion on just how long he can be elite and healthy. (14:45) Our crew discusses the Patriots bringing in martial expert Joe Kim as a pass-rushing consultant (22:00) Tom E. Curran talks with Sports Handle’s Editor in Chief, Brett Smiley, about how legalized sports gambling will impact the NFL, and when he thinks it could be available in Massachusetts.

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Jerod Mayo thinks the culture of the Patriots is changing, how will Brady/Gronowski’s actions now impact the future of the “Patriot Way?” May 09, 2018

Jerod Mayo sits down with Phil Perry and Tom E. Curran about whether he thinks things have gone “nuclear” on the Patriots with both Rob Gronkowski and Tom Brady sitting out all volunteer workouts. Will all be forgotten when Brady and Gronkowski arrive for min-camp? (6:00) Jerod explains why he thinks the culture of the New England Patriots is changing right now given what he is seeing from the locker room. (9:30) Shouldn’t Brady and Gronkowski be fired up to get into this season and avenge a Super Bowl loss to the Eagles? (13:00) Is Tom Brady finally fed up with giving the Patriots a discount? (18:00) What is a fair extension for the Patriots to give Brady? (23:00) Should the Patriots restructure Gronkowski’s deal? does he deserve it? (27:00) Jerod Mayo explains why he is paying Brady before he is paying Gronkowski

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Tom Brady 'pleads the fifth' over Belichick’s appreciation; Recapping the Patriots draft picks May 01, 2018

0:55 - Tom Curran, Phil Perry, and Jerod Mayo discuss Tom Brady’s “plead the 5th” comments, why he said what he said, and how his comments can be interpreted.

5:41 - Tom Brady’s response to the Malcolm Butler question and how Brady openly questioned the decision by the coaching staff.

10:15 - Why Patriots tried to trade up for Oklahoma quarterback Baker Mayfield, according to Mayfield's agent.

13:00 - Recapping the Patriots draft and why they selected Sony Michael with the 31st overall pick

15:40 - Are there reasons to be concerned about the height of offensive lineman Isaiah Wynn, who the Patriots took with the 23rd overall pick.

21:21 - How Sony Michael fits in with the other running backs on the team and other options the Patriots have in slot receivers.

27:22 - Mayo breaks down the linebackers that the Patriots picked in the draft, Christian Sam and Ja’Whaun Bentley.

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Is Kyle Lauletta built to be Tom Brady's successor with the Patriots? Apr 26, 2018

Phil Perry talks breaks down Kyle Lauletta's college career by talking with his coaches and finding out how he will translate in the NFL. Also whether he could be a perfect fit in New England as Tom Brady's successor.

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Jerod Mayo: Players won't be upset with Gronk for missing OTA's; draft preview; Manziel to NE? Apr 26, 2018

Jerod Mayo joins Tom E. Curran and Phil Perry to discuss Rob Gronkowski's absence from OTA's, his bizarre press conference on Saturday, and his announcement that he will return next season. (13:45) Mayo says that while the coaches obviously won't be thrilled with Gronk missing OTA's, the players will not hold it against him at all when he is back on the field. (17:15) Jerod does have some interesting thoughts on how Gronkowski supposedly met with Bill Belichick to clear things up, with his agent Drew Rosenhaus with him. Mayo questions how frayed the relationship is between Gronk and Belichick when he brings his agent with him. (19:20) Curran and Perry talk more Gronk, including whether Belichick told him to stop with the press conferences and such if he indeed wants a new contract.

Tom and Phil shift to preview the start of Thursday's NFL Draft, and what the Patriots approach might be. (27:45) Tom also slips in a little news on the quarterback front, saying that there's a real chance that Johnny Manziel will sign with New England.

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Is OSU QB Mason Rudolph the pocket passer for the Patriots in this year's draft? Apr 25, 2018

Phil Perry delves into the story of quarterback Mason Rudolph out of Oklahoma State University and speaks with Rudolph's QB coach Zac Robinson about why the young QB should receive interest from teams during the draft.

1:31 - Despite putting up ridiculous numbers in 2017, Rudolph hasn't received quite as much attention as other quarterbacks in this year's draft class. Rudolph explains how this gives him a bit of a chip on his shoulder and how confident he remains in his abilities.

4:47 - Former 2010 draft pick and fellow OSU Cowboy Zac Robinson has helped Rudolph on his way to draft day and has a strong argument for why Rudolph is worth a first round pick.

7:00 - While Robinson is extremely supportive of Rudolph he knows that his game isn't perfect. Phil lists off a few reasons why teams would shy away from Rudolph and the young QB has a chance to answer for some of these apparent weaknesses.

9:38 - With all of the information on the table, Phil looks into the Patriots possible interest in Rudolph while Robinson speaks to a few Patriot-like characteristics Rudolph possesses. Rudolph also responds to the possibility of him backing up Tom Brady.

14:37 - Mike Giardi joins Phil to give his take on Mason Rudolph as the two debate where the Patriots could select the quarterback in the draft if they feel he is the right fit.

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Is WKU QB Mike White's big arm a good fit for the Patriots? Apr 25, 2018

Phil Perry talks with WKU QB Mike White and his coach Mike Sanford about the WKU offense, White's special trait as a QB, and how he translates to the next level. Could Mike White have what the Patriots need? Take a listen and get to know all you need to about WKU QB Mike White.

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Jerod Mayo: Brady, Gronk missing OTA's is a big deal, and the potential culture crisis in Foxboro Apr 18, 2018

(1:30) Jerod Mayo reacts to Danny Amendola’s comments about Bill Belichick and the benching of Malcolm Butler (3:30) Jerod Mayo says that even after reaching out to players and coaches he cannot find out why Malcolm Butler was benched.(7:00) Do other Patriots players feel betrayed like Danny Amendola because they do not know why Butler was benched? (9:00) How long can the Malcolm Butler benching loom over the Patriots? (14:00) How will Butler benching impact the Patriots locker room buying into Bill Belichick’s motivation? (20:00) How much will Bill Belichick bend for Rob Gronkowski and Tom Brady (28:00) How will Tom Brady react if the Patriots draft a QB in the first round?

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Red flags surrounding Lamar Jackson; Why even talk about a new contract with Tom Brady? Apr 13, 2018

Patriots are doing their homework on the quarterbacks in this upcoming draft, including a lot of studying up on Louisville’s Lamar Jackson. Phil reports that some teams have had difficulty in reaching Jackson at some points in the process, which is obviously concerning. Also, if Josh Rosen were to start slipping, would the Patriots consider trading up? (10:10) Tom and Phil discuss what the other teams with need at the quarterback position might do this year that effects the Patriots board. (13:30) Phil brings up a theory about whether New England might in fact look to draft two quarterbacks this year. (16:01) Curran asks why the Patriots would even discuss reworking Tom Brady’s contract at this point, because of the term remaining and his age/uncertainty. (20:00) Phil wraps up this episode with some of your draft questions from Twitter.

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Jerod Mayo reacts to reports that Bill Belichick ‘chastised’ Gronkowski over TB12 diet in front of teammates, is this the reason for Gronk being unhappy? Apr 11, 2018

Tom E. Curran and Phil Perry sit down with Jerod Mayo to discuss the reports that Bill Belichick ‘chastised’ Rob Gronkowski over the TB12 diet in front of teammates. (2:00) Is this riff from training camp the reason that Rob Gronkowski is not confirming he will be back next season? (4:30) Jerod Mayo discusses first hand experience on how he has seen teammates deal with Bill Belichick’s criticism. (6:30) How many other times has Rob Gronkowski been criticized by Belichick? (8:00) Jerod Mayo on how much the TB12 method has contributed to the tensions in the locker room. (13:30) With Brady and Gronkowski having a solid year under the TB12 method, shouldn’t Belichick be more supportive? (22:00) Will Gronkowski ultimately have to chose between the TB12 method and what Belichick wants? (28:00) Will Patriots players marketing themselves as a brand become a problem for the Patriots in the future?

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Jerod Mayo: What it takes to be a linebacker for Bill Belichick Apr 09, 2018

Phil Perry sits down with former Patriots defensive captain Jerod Mayo to talk about what it takes to be a linebacker in Bill Belichick's system, and how that relates to the NFL Draft.

Make sure to follow Phil on Twitter @PhilAPerry for a series looking at potential players New England could draft.

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Jerod Mayo explains why he is a fan of the Brandin Cooks trade, how will it impact Patriots draft strategy? Apr 03, 2018

Tom E. Curran sits down with Jerod Mayo to react to the Patriots trading Brandin Cooks. (1:30) Why did the Patriots decide to trade Brandin Cooks? (3:30) What position will the Patriots address with their newly acquired draft picks? (7:30) Does trading Cooks show that the Patriots are confident that Rob Gronkowski returns? (9:00) How will the Patriots handle losing so many offensive weapons this off season? (10:30) Could the Patriots decide to move up and draft a QB? (12:00) Why did Brandin Cooks not work out with the Patriots?

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Belichick and Kraft comment on their meeting and tension, and NFL rule changes Mar 28, 2018

1:32 - Tom Curran and Phil Perry discuss the new NFL rules change on lowering the helmet to initiate contact, and how it could be more impactful than the catch rule.

4:30 - Why there could be a legitimate problem with the new NFL catch rule and how it will affect the game.

7:20 - Curran describes how Bill Belichick was against the proposed "McDaniels Rule" and how things got heated between Belichick and Giants owner John Mara on the subject.

11:06 - What to make out of Bill Belichick and Robert Kraft's comments about the tension over the past year and the meeting that took place between those two and quarterback Tom Brady.

15:30 - Will the Patriots offer Tom Brady a contract extension and would it make any sense to lower Brady's cap number?

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Ranking the Patriots additions, are the Patriots better defensively, but worse offensively? Mar 21, 2018

Tom E. Curran and Phil Perry go over the moves the Patriots have made this off-season and rank their favorite moves and what to expect from those players. (1:00) Ranking the Patriots acquisitions so far. (5:30) Will Danny Shelton or Jason McCourty have a bigger impact n the Patriots defense? (13:00) What can Patriots fans realistically expect from Cordarrelle Patterson? (16:00) Are the Patriots a better team now than they were at the end of the Super Bowl? (17:00) What is the next position in need for the Patriots? (23:00) How concerning is the tension level between Belichick/Brady/Gronkowski, when should Patriots fans start to panic?

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Special Episode: Previewing "Aaron Hernandez Uncovered" on the Oxygen network Mar 16, 2018

In this episode, Quick Slants’ Phil Perry joins fellow podcasters for a discussion on the Aaron Hernandez case. For a deeper look into his story, watch the two-night special “Aaron Hernandez Uncovered” Saturday March 17 and Sunday March 18 at 7/6c on Oxygen.

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The tenor around the Patriots isn't great right now; NFL free-agency update Mar 15, 2018

The first few days of NFL free-agency have seen the Patriots lose key players and sit on the sidelines, and Tom E. Curran and Phil discuss all the moves, plus reading into Tom Brady and Rob Gronkowski weighing-in on social media on their teammates going elsewhere.

(1:25) Left tackle Nate Solder is headed to the New York Giants...could the Patriots have handled this key situation better? Tom says the Patriots weren't aggressive enough with their offer in recent weeks. (7:20) To no one's surprise, Malcolm Butler is also moving on, leaving a hole in the defensive backfield. (15:00) Curran and Perry get into a great discussion about how the Patriots winning Super Bowl 51, and Tom Brady getting his 5th Lombardi Trophy might have been the start of a new philosophy on "Brady The Brand" off the field. (20:30) Do Gotham Chopra's comments to Peter King signal this could be the last year for TB12?

(27:40) The Patriots were able to add to the defensive line by trading for Danny Shelton. (29:40) Is Eric Rowe capable of securing Butler's spot? Also, a trip around the AFC (32:00), how likely is it that Ndamukong Suh signs with the Patriots, and Rob Gronkowski might need to be in-line for a pay bump...or else (36:25).

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Phil Savage details draft prospects, which QBs are overrated, and diamonds in the rough Mar 08, 2018

Senior Bowl guru and former Cleveland Browns general manager Phil Savage joins Tom E. Curran and Phil Perry on this episode of Quick Slants the Podcast.

2:15 - Phil Savage breaks down the top-tier quarterbacks in this draft class and how many of them are being a bit overrated.

5:10 - How good are the 2nd-tier quarterbacks, including Mason Rudolph, Mike White, and Kyle Lauletta? Could any of them be diamonds in the rough?

9:25 - A discussion about how it will be a tough call for some teams that are looking to draft a top quarterback instead of other positions, where a player might be a more solid commodity.

11:05 - Who could the Patriots target in the draft at left tackle if they end up losing Nate Solder in free agency? Also, a break down of the type of offensive lineman the Patriots are looking to select.

15:25 - Anybody in the bottom half of the 1st round or early 2nd round in the front 7 that could drop to the Patriots?

18:40 - A scouting report on Rashaan Evans from Alabama, box safety/linebacker who might be a good fit with the Patriots.

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Jerod Mayo weighs in on whether he thinks Bill Belichick is listening to anyone anymore Mar 07, 2018

Jerod Mayo joins Tom E. Curran and Phil Perry to give his reaction to Tom’s article, and give his opinion on whether he thinks Bill Belichick is listening to anyone anymore. (5:00) Jerod Mayo reflects back on 2009 season under Bill Belichick, and whether or not that locker room was unlike any of the other locker rooms the Patriots have had under Belichick. (8:00) Jerod Mayo talks about why Bill Belichick has earned the right to make all football decisions for the Patriots. Did any coaches push back to his decision to bench Malcolm Butler? (13:45) Is Bill Belichick wanting to only work with players he likes going to hurt the Patriots?

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Steve Palazzolo breaks down the QBs in this year’s draft, what player could fit the Patriots needs? Mar 02, 2018

Phil Perry is joined by Steve Palazzolo and they discuss the QBs in this year's draft, and which player could fit the Patriots needs.

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Dane Brugler of NFLDraftScout.com, Should Patriots draft QB Lamar Jackson in the 1st Round? Feb 26, 2018

(3:00) Phil Perry and Tom E. Curran discuss what their priorities are for Patriots offseason moves. Is bringing back Nate Soldier the first move that needs to happen? (7:00) Does the linebacker position need to be addressed this offseason? (10:00) Phil Perry explains why he thinks the Patriots absolutely must get a QB this offseason. (16:00) Dane Brugler from NFLDraftScout.com joins the podcast to break down the QBs in this draft..and the upside and downside of each player. (21:00) Are Josh Allen or Lamar Jackson QBs that are worthy of being drafted in the first round? (25:30) Are there any other QBs going after the 1st round that could fit the Patriots needs? (28:00) What linebackers could the Patriots target in the draft, and in what round? (34:00) Should the Patriots look to draft a left tackle?

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Jerod Mayo responds to Lane Johnson's comments, and does the Patriots defense need to build a new identity this off-season? Feb 14, 2018

(2:00) Jerod Mayo on how much transition the Patriots as a whole has to go through this offseason, will this offseason be different than previous years?(4:00) Does Bill Belichick have a problem with Gronkowski and Brady being public figures outside of football? (8:00) Does creating a new defensive identity become the biggest focus for the Patriots this offseason? (11:00) What does Jerod Mayo think is the biggest need on the Patriots defense? (15:00) Jerod Mayo weighs in on how different the NFL is now when it comes to how teams play defense since he had played. (18:00) Should Belichick just draft the best athlete in the draft, or look for certain position? (24:00) Jerod Mayo responds to Lane Johnson’s comments about Patriots being a “fear-based organization”(28:00) Phil Perry breaks down his offensive tackle offseason primer, and what options the Patriots have at the position.

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Even Jerod Mayo was confused on Bill Belichick's decision to bench Malcolm Butler Feb 07, 2018

(2:00) Jerod Mayo joins Phil Perry and Tom E. Curran and discusses the Patriots not playing Malcolm Butler, and try to figure out the reasoning for dressing him. (4:30) Jerod Mayo on how the benching of Butler had trickle down effects on the Patriots defense all game. (8:00) How much did the benching of Butler impact the focus of the locker room? (13:00) Does Bill Belichick owe everyone an explanation? (17:00) Jerod Mayo breaks down why the Patriots were so bad on defense in the Super Bowl (26:00) Jerod Mayo and the crew react to the newest inductees into the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

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How do the Patriots turn impossible to probably? A Special Episode Feb 02, 2018

In a special episode of "Quick Slants The Podcast", Tom E. Curran brings you a 360 degree look at how game management and overcoming the odds have been the cornerstone of the New England Patriots dynasty.

Tom talks with current players, coaches, analysts, former players, and analytical experts. As Super Bowl Sunday approaches, will we witness another chapter in Belichick and Brady defying logic and adding more hardware to the trophy case.

This feature story includes interviews with Stephen Gostkowski, James White, offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels, running backs coach Ivan Fears, defensive line coach Brendan Daly, analyst Brian Baldinger, former NFL running back Brian Westbrook, NFL Hall of Famer Mike Haynes, and ESPN statistal analyst Brian Burke.

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A Football Education on Super Bowl 52; Is this the last hurrah for the Patriots? Feb 01, 2018

Tom E. Curran, Phil Perry and Jerod Mayo broadcast LIVE from the food court at the Mall of America as we get you ready for Super Bowl 52. The boys hit the laboratory to start to breakdown the complete X's and O's of what the Patriots need to do to stop the Eagles "RPO" offense. Also, Mayo talks about what's it's like in the locker room before the game, and what Bill Belichick might say to the team about this being the "last hurrah".

Also in this episode, a life lesson from a high-performing, All-Pro athlete on what you absolutely MUST-DO before a big game like this, including specific instructions on how to do it.

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Rodney Harrison, Dan Patrick, and Cris Collinsworth break down match-ups to look for on Sunday and Drew Esocoff & Fred Gaudelli talk about what goes into preparing for a Super Bowl broadcast Jan 31, 2018

(4:00) Rodney Harrison gives his opinion on how much longer he think Tom Brady can play in the NFL (7:00) Rodney Harrison explains when he knew that it was time for him to retire from the NFL. (8:00) Rodney Harrison on what type of offensive gameplan the Patriots will draw up to attack the Eagles defense. (10:00) NBC Sports Director, Drew Esocoff and Executive Producer Fred Gaudelli talk with Tom E. Curran about what it takes to produce the Super Bowl (17:00) Dan Patrick joins Phil Perry and Tom E. Curran to discuss what storyline he is rooting for most this Super Bowl. (19:45) If Dan Patrick had to pick one to start a team with, would he pick Belichick or Brady? (21:40) Cris Collinsworth joins Phil Perry and Tom E. Curran to discuss the preparation he has done to get ready for the Super Bowl. (24:00) How does Collinsworth think the Patriots can attack the Eagles defense?

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How much better are the Eagles than the Jaguars? What are the biggest threats to Patriots? Jan 24, 2018

Jerod Mayo joins Phil Perry and Tom E. Curran to discuss the Patriots-Eagles Superbowl matchup (2:00) are Patriots fans becoming numb to their team going to the Super Bowl? (8:00) Jerod Mayo joins Curran and Perry to discuss whether the excitement of going to the Super Bowl ever changes for players. (11:00) Why was Blake Bortles and the Jaguars able to have success against the Patriots defense? (20:00) Can the Eagles defense build off of what the Jaguars did to slow down the Patriots? (24:00) Jerod Mayo on why the Patriots running backs were not as effective against the Jaguars. (29:00) How much better are the Eagles than the Jaguars? (30:00) How hard is it for opposing teams to keep their composure against the Patriots?

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Jerod Mayo breaks down the best way for Patriots to attack Jaguars defense Jan 17, 2018

Jerod Mayo talks with Tom E. Curran and Phil Perry about the Patriots AFC Championship matchup with the Jacksonville Jaguars. (2:00) Jerod Mayo gives his X’s and O’s breakdown of the Jaguars defensive schemes and traits. (5:00) Jerod gives his opinion on how the Patriots offense should attack the Jaguars defense. (8:30) Could Gronkowski be the key to the Patriots offense? What would be the best way to use him? (15:00) Does the Jaguars defense have a weakness against vertical routes? (17:00) Jerod Mayo explains why James White could be a key once again for the Patriots. (21:00) Will Jaguars change their defensive scheme after allowing 42 to the Steeler? (23:00) Will much will the Jaguars having the ‘nothing to lose’ mindset impact the game?

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Andy Benoit from The MMQB gives his in-depth Titans breakdown Jan 13, 2018

3:50 - Dick LeBeau's defense has a variety of schemes that could give Tom Brady and the Patriots trouble. Will the entire offensive unit be up for the challenge?

12:43 - Rob Gronkowski was nearly unstoppable the last few games of the regular season. How might the Titans attempt to limit him?

15:40 - While Tom Brady is the front runner to win league MVP, he has had his share of flaws this season. Will he return to elite form vs. the Titans?

17:38 - The Titans offense has been ineffective at times this season, but they have a mobile quarterback in Marcus Mariota, a powerful back in Derrick Henry and a talented tight end in Delanie Walker. How should the Patriots approach these offensive weapons?

24:20 - Sure, the Patriots' focus is on Tennessee, but that doesn't mean we can't take a look at the Pittsburgh Steelers and Jacksonville Jaguars matchup.

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Gotham Chopra discusses Tom Brady’s motivation to put out ‘Tom vs Time’ Jan 12, 2018

Tom E. Curran sits down with Gotham Chopra to discuss working with Tom Brady on ‘Tom vs Time’ (2:00). Chopra opens up about what he thinks was Tom Brady’s motivation behind making the reality series. (6:00) What did Chopra think about the TB12 method, and what about it did he learn while filming? (8:00) Gotham Chopra discusses how he thinks Tom Brady has changed over the past year, why was Brady willing to open up about his personal life now? (14:00) What is life like following Tom Brady behind the scenes?

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Jerod Mayo on how the Patriots as a team will ignore the noise and focus on winning Jan 10, 2018

Jerod Mayo sits down with Tom E. Curran and Phil Perry. (:30) Jerod on how the Patriots players will ignore the outside noise and focus on strictly the Titans. (3:30) Jerod gives his reaction to the ESPN story and how he sees the Patriots handling it within the team. (6:00) Jerod explains what it was like to work with Patriots trainers and Alex Guerrero as a player. (8:00) How do players in a locker room react when stories like this leak? (12:30) How much will Bill Belichick ultimately regret losing Jimmy Garoppolo? (15:30) Did Jerod Mayo and other players know Jimmy G was this good when they played against him? (23:00) Jerod Mayo on how a locker room is effected by seeing one of their teammates being traded. (27:00) Who does Jerod Mayo think would be the best replacements for Patricia and McDaniels if they leave?

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Bill Belichick wouldn't be dictated to...by anyone Jan 05, 2018

Tom Curran weighs in on the ESPN story by Seth Wickersham on dysfunction among Robert Kraft, Bill Belichick and Tom Brady, including what his sources are telling him concerning different parts of the story.

Two key questions Tom discusses - Are there people in Foxboro that feel there are real issues? Also, are we at the end...Will Belichick and Brady be back in 2018?

Curran also talks about the contract offer for Jimmy Garoppolo. Was the money ever the real issue, or did it always come down to playing time?

Also, the Alex Guerrero aspect. The Wickersham story made to sound there was a quid pro quo…see Alex, you’re Brady’s friend. The truth is players go to him because he’s good. Gronk couldn’t keep training the same way he had been. Gronk went to Guerrero because it’s good for Gronk, not because of Brady. Did Alex Guerrero cold shoulder Jimmy Garoppolo?

Plus, Tom Brady wasn't a mentor to Garoppolo, but that’s no sin as a teammate.

Is there really a power struggle between Kraft, Belichick and Brady of who is most responsible for the franchises' success?

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Jerod Mayo on how possibility of losing McDaniels and Patricia would impact Patriots future Jan 03, 2018

Jerod Mayo sits down with Tom E. Curran and Phil Perry to discuss the possibility of the Patriots losing McDaniels and Patricia next season, and our crew give their All-Pro selections. (1:30) Jerod Mayo gives his opinion on how Matt Patricia would be as a head coach in the NFL. (3:00) Is Detroit the best situation for Matt Patricia if he leaves? (9:00) How damaging would it be to the Patriots to lose both McDaniels and Patricia. (13:00) Jerod Mayo gives stories about working with Patricia through the years and why he thinks he would be a good coach. (18:00) Jerod Mayo, Tom E. Curran and Phil Perry gives their picks for All-Pro selections.

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Matt Maiocco from NBCS Bay Area joins to talk Garoppolo's continued success; Worst trade of Belichick era? Dec 27, 2017

2:30 - Matt Maiocco from NBCS Bay Area joins to discuss Jimmy Garoppolo playing great with the 49ers, the hype surrounding the new QB, and how Jimmy G was able to make a smooth transition to playing in San Francisco.

13:18 - Tom Curran and Phil Perry discuss if the Patriots made a mistake by trading Jimmy Garoppolo. What would have been the best option for the Patriots?

19:00 - Did Bill Belichick ever consider trading Tom Brady and why did they not get more for Garoppolo from the 49ers?

22:45 - Tom Brady has made some bad throws recently but he’s still the best in the game. Tom Curran says Brady’s decline will not come fast, it will be gradual.

27:30 - Patriots sign former Steelers linebacker James Harrison. How much will he actually play and what impact can he make on defense?

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Must win for Buffalo; more insight on Alex Guerrero Dec 21, 2017

Tom E. Curran and Phil Perry look ahead to the Patriots/Bills game, including Tre'davious White re-thinking his comments and calls for 'payback' for Rob Gronkowski after the dirty hit in Buffalo. Does head coach Sean McDermott have the respect of the locker room to focus on the importance of the game for the Bills and not petty retribution?

Also, Tom and Phil talk more about the ups and downs between the relationship of the Patriots and Alex Guerrero.

Finally, a discussion on the four Patriots named to the Pro Bowl, did anyone get snubbed, and Tom wrapping things up with some beautiful Christmas singing.

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What impacts will come from Alex Guerrero being banned from plane, sideline? Dec 20, 2017

Phil Perry and Tom E. Curran discuss the reports that Bill Belichick has banned privileges of Tom Brady’s associate Alex Guerrero, and what could stem from these decisions.

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Jerod Mayo breaks down key plays from Patriots/Steelers, how often do Patriots practice 'fake spike' play Dec 20, 2017

Jerod Mayo sits down with Phil Perry and Tom E. Curran to break down the Patriots win over the Steelers. (3:30) Jerod Mayo breaks down what went wrong with the Patriots defense on the Ju-Ju Smith -Schuster 69 yard play. (11:00) Breaking down Steelers final drive, why was Jesse James open? (18:00) Is there any need for the NFL to change their catch rule? (20:30) Jerod Mayo break down how many times the Patriots practice the fake spike play (24:00) How will this loss impact the Steelers confidence when facing the Patriots again? (29:00) Why were Steelers unable to adjust to Rob Gronkowski in the 4th quarter?

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Pittsburgh Steelers writer Mark Kaboly on the keys to the clash between Patriots-Steelers Dec 15, 2017

Phil Perry is joined by Senior Steelers writer for the Athletic, Mark Kaboly. (3:00) Kaboly on how Mike Tomlin has handled the build pup to Patriots-Steelers (6:30) What can Steelers learn from loss to Patriots last playoffs? (8:30) Why have Steelers seem to play down to their competition this year? (12:30) Breaking down the Steelers defense injuries, and how it can impact the Patriots offensive gameplan (15:30) How will Steelers attack the Patriots defense? (21:00) Can Rob Gronkowski take advantage of an injured Steelers defense? (25:00) Final score predictions.

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How the Dolphins made Tom Brady look so uncomfortable and how Miami’s defense was so effective Dec 13, 2017

What happened in Miami? Jerod Mayo, Tom E. Curran and Phil perry break it down in a brand new Quick Slants Podcast, presented by Papa Gino's.

(1:05) Patriots have trouble running the ball with a limited attack. The battle between the Patriots offensive line vs. the Dolphins defensive line. (5:40) Tom Brady not wanting to plant his feet, having some trepidation against the Dolphins defense. Patriots offensive line looking somewhat confused with Dolphins pressures. (10:30) Kyle Van Noy and Trey Flowers not able to play. How much does that impact the defense? Are there too many injuries on the defensive side to overcome? (14:30) Could Bill Belichick have held out some injured players so they would be healthier for the Steelers game this week? (17:30) Breaking down the type of defense the Dolphins were playing, taking away the short passes of the Patriots. (19:40) Brandin Cooks and other receivers not getting separation from Miami’s cornerbacks. (23:50) How much is Tom Brady hurt and is it affecting his throws? (26:40) Josh McDaniels gameplan, the Patriots final series and play calling at the 1 yard line. How this Dolphins loss was reminiscent of the end of the 2015 season. (30:00) Malcolm Butler's now deleted retweet of Pro Football Focus stat about Jay Cutler throwing against the blitz (32:20) What Jerod Mayo thought of Duron Harmon’s speech on the sideline to the Patriots defense. Mayo shares a story about Junior Seau and his attitude towards giving up a big plays.

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Why Tom Brady’s sideline dustups are different than Odell Beckham, Dez Bryant, etc Dec 07, 2017

On the latest episode of Quick Slants: The Podcast with Tom E. Curran and Phil Perry...

4:02 - Ryan Clark says that Tre'Davious White texted him that 'the whole hood wants Gronk'. What happens the next time Patriots play the Bills?

7:00 - What's the best way to control and limit late hits and cheap shots? Do the refs need to do a better job or do the coaches need to get to their players more?

9:00 - Why Rob Gronkowski, George Iloka, JuJu Smith-Schuster were all initially suspended the same amount of games.

11:53 - Should Gronk play in the December 24th rematch vs. Bills? Should there be any concern about late hits and player safety?

14:12 - Chris Hogan is back at practice. How effective can Hogan be after his injury? If he plays, can he help with the loss of Gronk?

17:00 - What to expect from the Dolphins down in Miami, where the Patriots have had a tough time playing.

19:00 - The latest on Malcolm Mitchell and if all hope is lost that he will come back this season.

20:05 - The Tom Brady-Josh McDaniels yelling match on the sideline. Is Brady treated differently than other players who have had outbursts like Odell Beckham and Dez Bryant?

24:18 - Is the New York Giants opening at head coach the perfect spot for Josh McDaniels?

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Jerod Mayo reacts to Mike Tomlin's comments about Patriots, and why were things so chippy between Patriots and Dolphins? Nov 29, 2017

Jerod Mayo sits down with Tom E. Curran and Phil Perry. (1:30) What to make of the chippiness between the Patriots and the Dolphins, and whether it will carry over to their next game. (7:30) Jerod Mayo gives on the field stories about what opposing players would do to get under players skin during the game. (13:00) Jerod gives stories of his favorite on field fights he has seen. (11:00) The guys responds to Mike Tomlin’s comments (15:00) Jerod weighs in on how Tomlin’s comments will impact players thoughts in the locker room. (17:30) Ed Bouchette of the Pittsburgh Post Gazette talks with Tom E. Curran about Mike Tomlin’s comments. (22:00) Ed Bouchette on whether he thinks the Steelers have a shot at knocking off the Patriots in the playoffs (28:00) Jerod Mayo, Phil Perry and Tom E. Curran discuss the good and the bad of the Patriots defense against the Dolphins, and how they have turned things around.

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Jerod Mayo thinks Brady's footwork is the best it's been, Curran thinks Amendola's being underrated Nov 22, 2017

Tom E. Curran, Jerod Mayo, and Phil Perry sit down to discuss the Patriots win over the Raiders, as well as other NFL thoughts and observations they have. (1:30) Why is Jerod mayo down on the NFL product as a whole? (2:30) Are NFL coaches to blame for the poor product? (7:30) Has all the bad coaching just enforced how great Bill Belichick is? (15:30) Jerod Mayo weighs in on the benching of Tyrod Taylor, and what he would do if he was him (25:30) How valuable has Danny Amendola been?

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Troy Brown reflects on his friend and former teammate Terry Glenn Nov 22, 2017

(1:00) Tom E. Curran gives a timeline of Terry Glenn’s time with the New England Patriots (4:30) Troy Brown reflects on hearing the news of Terry Glenn’s passing and his last few times talking with Terry (6:30) Troy brown discusses how Terry Glenn’s upbringing impacted his actions as an adult (9:15) Troy Brown on just how talented Terry Glenn was as a receiver (12:30) Troy Brown tells stories of how Terry Glenn was off the field when he was with the Patriots (18:00) Troy Brown talks about how Terry Glenn recently had changed his ways and become a new person

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Scott Bair of NBCS Bay Area previews Patriots-Raiders, how will location of Mexico City impact the game? Nov 17, 2017

Scott Bair of NBCS Bay Area talks with Phil Perry about the Patriots-Raiders matchup this Sunday. (1:25) What cool stuff is there to do in Mexico City? (6:30) How will Raiders use their experience of playing in Mexico City lat season to their advantage? (10:20) How popular is Jack Del Rio in Oakland? (12:20) Where did things go wrong for Oakland this season? (14:30) What do Raider needs need to do to beat the Patriots? (20:00) How entertaining has it been for Scott Bair to cover the Raider this season?

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Jerod Mayo breaks down how Patriots dominated Broncos, gives Patriots-Raiders preview Nov 15, 2017

1:30 Reaction to the Patriots blowout win over Denver, why is Denver so bad?

5:00 How does using James Devlin change how defenses attack the Patriots?

8:00 Jerod Mayo breaks down how the use of the dynamic backs the Patriots have throws off opposing defenses schemes.

13:00 Phil Perry breaks down his report card, and why he gave the grades he did

20:00 Jerod Mayo reacts to how the Patriots acquired Martellus Bennett, is it a bad look for the Patriots?

25:00 Jerod Mayo gives his Patriots-Raiders preview, how tough will it be to play in Mexico City altitude?

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Gil Brandt on Bill Belichick saying he should be in HOF, Mike Klis Patriots/Broncos preview Nov 10, 2017

1:30 Gil Brandt reacts to Bill Belichick’s comments that he should be in the Hall of Fame

5:00 Gil Brandt talks about what Bill Belichick does that is similar to what his Cowboys teams would do.

8:30 Gil Brandt on whether Bill Belichick is the last of a dying breed of NFL coaches.

10:00 Where does Bill Belichick rank amongst some of the great football minds?

15:00 Mike Klis talks with Tom E. Curran about the recent struggles of the Denver Broncos

17:00 Will the Broncos be motivated after being humiliated by the Eagles?

19:00 Will Brock Osweiler be confident after having his best win of his career against the Patriots in 2015?

21:00 Is this Broncos defense anywhere close to the defenses they’ve had in the past?

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Julian Edelman talks the making of his book "Relentless: A Memoir" Nov 08, 2017

Julian Edelman joins Tom E. Curran and Phil Perry to talk the making of his book "Relentless: A Memoir"

1:30 Julian Edelman tells the story about meeting a family that named their boy “Edelman” after him.

3:30 Julian Edelman and Tom E. Curran discuss the process of writing the book “Relentless”

7:00 Julian Edelman on being told ‘no’ his whole life, and learning to use that as motivation.

12:00 Julian Edelman talks about not being able to play this season, and what it is like to visit the Patriots locker room while rehabbing his injury.

13:00 Julian Edelman takes questions from fans on Twitter

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Jerod Mayo gets honest about how tough it is to play in Denver Nov 08, 2017

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The Patriots did not even get to talk contract numbers with Jimmy Garoppolo Nov 03, 2017

Tom E. Curran and Phil Perry discuss the Patriots trading Jimmy Garoppolo to the 49ers, and Curran explains that the Patriots did not even get to talk contract numbers with Garoppolo, they were only able to offer a ‘theoretical’ contract.

2:00 Did Robert Kraft have to step in on the Garoppolo trade?

3:00 Could Patriots have franchised Jimmy Garoppolo?

6:00 Was it a mistake by the Patriots to think that Garoppolo would take a bridge contract?

8:30 Could Patriots have gotten more from the 49ers?

12:00 Curran discusses the Patriots not even getting got the point where they talked numbers with Jimmy Garoppolo

15:00 Patriots mid-season awards

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Why did the Patriots decide to trade Garoppolo now? Nov 01, 2017

1:10 - Tom Curran and Phil Perry discuss why the Patriots decided now to trade backup quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo.

2:06 - Listen to Bill Belichick's opening statement in his conference call to the media about the trade.

5:08 - The issue that would have arose if the Patriots decided to franchise tag Garoppolo, why they couldn't agree on a contract extension, and how he wanted to become a starting quarterback with another team.

12:11 - If Robert Kraft had a say in the quarterback situation, wanting to trade Garoppolo and keep Tom Brady.

17:46 - Could the Patriots have gotten more for Garoppolo? Would the value have been better if they traded him earlier?

23:50 - Curran and Perry wonder if the Patriots will draft a quarterback next year and if that player will be treated similarly to Garoppolo.

31:18 - Jerod Mayo joins to give his thoughts on the Garoppolo trade, Kraft's involvement, his own experiences with Garoppolo, why the offense is struggling in the red zone, and having the green dot on the defense.

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Jerod Mayo gives first hand experience on dealing with torn pectoral Oct 27, 2017

1:30 Jerod Mayo on how the Dont’a Hightower injury will impact the Patriots on the field

3:00 Jerod tells his story of having the same injury and how in some ways it made him a better player, and how Hightower can continue to learn throughout this injury

6:00 Phil Perry breaks down how the Patriots have reacted to the news of Hightower’s injury

8:00 Which current Patriots player will now become the leader of the defense?

11:00 Is the Patriots defense screwed if they do not add anyone at the deadline?

15:00 Could the Patriots realistically trade Malcolm Butler at the deadline?

18:00 Did the Patriots actually luck out with the timing of Hightower’s injury with an easier schedule down the stretch?

22:30 Did the Patriots make a mistake by re-upping Dont’a Hightower’s contract?

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Will Patriots defense finally turn the corner after solid performance vs Falcons? Oct 24, 2017

1:00 Tom E. Curran shares some stories and insight from writing the book ‘Relentless’ a memoir on Julian Edelman.

6:00 Tom & Phil discuss what the key factors were to the Patriots getting their win over the Falcons.

15:00 Jerod Mayo joins Phil Perry to discuss what he saw in the Patriots win over the Falcons.

18:00 How much credit does the Patriots defense get for the win? have they finally turned the corner?

23:00 Is this is a defensive scheme the Patriots should build off of and use going forward?

26:45 Jerod Mayo plays Patriots GM and gives us the moves he would like to see the Patriots do at the deadline.

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Has the Patriots locker room chemistry been altered? Oct 20, 2017

On this episode of Quick Slants the Podcast with Tom Curran and Tom Giles...

1:50 - They discuss if there is an issue inside of the Patriots locker room and how the chemistry has been altered by a few missing pieces.

5:47 - Curran and Giles talk about how the Patriots need to find a way to keep their edge after winning the Super Bowl.

10:45 - Big week for the Patriots offensive line against the Falcons defense and a preview of the Sunday night game.

13:23 - At what point will Falcons be comfortable with the lead? At what point would the Patriots think they can still come back if they are trailing?

17:24 - D. Orlando Ledbetter from the Atlanta Journal-Constitution joins to discuss if Falcons are fragile, if they are still thinking about the Super Bowl, and how the Falcons will be on defense against the Patriots offense.

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Is Bill Belichick ignoring the noise? or trying to change the narrative? Oct 18, 2017

3:00 Why has Bill Belichick been so surprisingly positive of his team’s performance in tight wins?

6:30 Phil Perry breaks down what grades he gave the Patriots on his report card following the win over the Jets

15:00 Reaction to the Austin-Seferian Jenkins overturned touchdown, and what changes need to be made in the NFL replay system.

23:00 Why was Patriots offensive line much more effective against Jets?

25:00 Patriots-Falcons preview, how did Falcons blow a 17 point lead to the Dolphins?

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Jets beat reporter Manish Mehta, is there any shot the Jets make the upset on Sunday? Oct 13, 2017

Tom E. Curran and Phil Perry look ahead to the Patriots game this weekend against the surprising New York Jets.

(10:00) Dont’a Hightower tells Phil Perry he is not where he wants to be so far in this season. (14:00) At what point do the Patriots make a decision on Alan Branch?

(18:00) Manish Mehta from the NY Daily News discusses whether he thinks the Jets can keep their winning season going, or if it’s just a fluke. (20:00) Are Jets fans actually mad that the team is not tanking? (21:30) Which player would the Jets be tanking for? (24:30) How surprising is the start that Josh McCown having? (26:30) Why has Kony Ealy thrived with the Jets? (28:30) Will the Jets be able to get pressure on Brady Sunday? (32:00) Could Jimmy Garoppolo ever wear a Jets uniform?

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How concerned is Jerod Mayo on the amount of hits Tom Brady has been taking? Oct 11, 2017

1:00 What is the biggest reason Tom Brady is getting hit so much?

5:00 Jerod Mayo tells story of going up against Logan Mankins during practice when he was a rookie

8:00 Jerod Mayo on Patriots defense improving on Thursday Night, but still showing signs of weakness in areas.

14:00 What type of schemes will Patriots use against the Jets?

17:00 Jerod Mayo on how much players actually listen and pay attention to media being critical of them

22:30 How does Jerod Mayo feel about the anthem protests continuing to be a story?

25:00 Phil Perry reads some listener reviews of the Quick Slants Podcast

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Special guest Bill Burr rants on Deflategate and the Colts Oct 09, 2017

Tom Curran had the chance to talk to a special guest in this bonus episode of "Quick Slants The Podcast", as comedian Bill Burr checked-in. The Canton native talks about the wonderful world of social media, plus his podcast and animated series for Netflix "F is for Family".

Tom and Bill also get into an epic rant on "Deflategate", and how teams like the Giants and Colts are not punished when they break the rules. Plus, out of nowhere, a conversation on the incredible career of Dan Marino.

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Is the way the Patriots beat the Buccaneers sustainable for the rest of the season? Oct 07, 2017

1:00 Regardless of how good it looked, Patriots thrilled to just get the win

4:00 Should Patriots fans be encouraged about Patriots getting a run game going?

7:00 Will the hits that Brady has been taking catch up with him?

13:00 How did Dwayne Allen have 0 impact with Grokowski out?

15:00 Was the Patriots secondary motivated to prove the doubters wrong?

18:00 Can the Patriots defense build off this performance?

22:00 Should the Patriots permanently move Hightower to the middle?

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Jerod Mayo gives player insight on why Patriots defense is struggling Oct 04, 2017

Jerod Mayo talks with Tom E. Curran about what problems he is seeing the Patriots defense have on the field, and what can be done to fix it by Thursday. (1:30) Jerod Mayo on how the Patriots defense needs to turn the page on poor start to season. (5:00) Jerod breaks down the Panthers touchdowns, and what went wrong on the Patriots defense. (10:00) Is communication the Patriots biggest problem on defense? (19:00) Jerod tells stories of his playing days and how it took time to learn how to play with certain players, and why communication is so key to a defense. (25:00) How will Stephon Gilmore deal with the negativity of Patriots fans from not performing?

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Carolina Panthers reporter Joe Person on match-ups to look for on Sunday Sep 29, 2017

3:00 What went wrong for the Panthers against the Saints?

5:00 What has been the reason for Cam Newton's decline?

6:30 Is Christian McCaffrey built for the NFL?

11:00 What injuries besides Greg Olsen will impact Panthers on Sunday?

14:00 Is Cam Newton a threat to run against the Patriots?

17:00 Can the Panthers defense get to Tom Brady?

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Jerod Mayo weighs in on Patriots players kneeling during national anthem Sep 27, 2017

Tom E. Curran, Phil Perry and Jerod Mayo have an open and insightful discussion on the anthem protests this weekend, and how the groups of players in NFL locker rooms are so reflective of society. (1:30) Jerod Mayo gives his impressions on some Patriots players kneeling during the anthem, and what happens in a locker room when something like this is happening. (13:00) What was Jerod’s reaction to being in stadium and hearing the fans boo. (19:00) Jerod Mayo reacts to Matt Light’s comments being disappointed in Patriots players taking a knee. (22:00) Who is to blame on the Texans for the poor clock management at the end of the game? (25:00) Is short yard conversions a big concern for the Patriots offense? (26:00) Jerod Mayo on the Patriots defensive struggles, and whether he is concerned long term for them. (34:00) Phil Perry breaks down his report card, and reasons why he graded like he did

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Is Malcolm Butler on his way out of New England? Sep 20, 2017

Tom E. Curran and Phil Perry discuss the Patriots win in New Orleans, and the developing situation with Malcolm Butler. Plus, a breakdown of Phil's report card.

2:00 - Is there tension between the Patriots and Malcolm Butler?

6:30 - Would the Patriots choose to phase out Malcolm Butler?

8:30 - Does it make sense for the Patriots to really explore trading Malcolm Butler?

12:00 - Which player made Tom Brady make his comment on ‘attitude needing to improve?’

20:00 - Phil Perry breaks down his report card, and his reasons for each grade

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123: Jerod Mayo thinks Patriots defensive communication is bigger problem than personnel Sep 13, 2017

2:00 Jerod Mayo gives his reaction to the Patriots loss to the Chiefs, and breaks down what Kansas City did to shut down the Patriots offense.

7:00 Jerod Mayo explains why he was disappointed in the Patriots run game against the Chiefs, and what they can do to improve going forward.

10:00 Final takeaways from the Patriots-Chiefs game

13:00 Are the Patriots missing Jamie Collins? Why type of defensive player is the defense missing the most?

15:00 Jerod Mayo explains why the communication on the Patriots defense is more worrisome than their personnel.

18:00 Jerod tells story of Bill Belichick benched him his rookie year, and how well Belichick knows how to motivate his players.

24:00 Mayo and the crew go over the keys to the Patriots-Saints game

33:00 Phil Perry and Tom E. Curran break down their expectations from the Patriots-Saints games, and where Drew Brees ranks amongst the best QBs of all time.

38:00 We look at some fan reviews of Quick Slants the podcast, and answer questions from fans on Twitter.

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122: Previewing the 2017 season opener vs. the Chiefs Sep 06, 2017

3:05 - Tom Curran and Phil Perry preview the Chiefs-Patriots matchup and discuss any concerns they may have in the season opener.
6:24 - A look at the injury report and who will be playing and who will be sitting it out.
8:38 - Jerod Mayo joins to give his thoughts on the matchup vs. the Chiefs
25:42- Mayo describes losing to the Chiefs in the 2014 season.
28:56 - Thoughts on trading Jacoby Brissett and the QB situation
31:00 - Who will be fielding the punt returns with Edelman and Cyrus Jones injured?
37:33 - Mayo on the anticipation of playing in the season opener
43:38 - Listener questions

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121: Andy Benoit from SI.com on how to beat the New England Patriots Aug 31, 2017

Phil Perry sits down with Andy Benoit of Sports Illustrated and the MMQB to discuss his recent article
on how teams can scheme to better their chance to beat the New England Patriots. He breaks down what the Houston Texans did to slow down Tom Brady and the Patriots offense last season, and go in depth on how other teams in the NFL can use this strategy.

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120: Jerod Mayo - Julian Edelman will bounce back from injury Aug 29, 2017

Jerod Mayo sits down with Phil Perry and Mike Giardi to discuss the fallout of Edelman being done for the season.

(3:30) Will the Patriots be able to replace Julian Edelman, or just re-adjust their offense?
(6:00) Mike Giardi is Bill Belichick, what’s the move?
(10:00) Is Allen progressing well so far?
(13:30) 53 man roster projection
(24:00) Will the Patriots keep Jacoby Brissett?
(35:30) Jerod May joins the guys to discuss being at the Mayweather-McGregor fight
(38:30) Jerod tells stories of how competitive he still is
(40:00) Mayo explains why he expects Edelman to bounce back from this injury
(41:00) How loss of Edelman will impact the offense
(44:45) Mayo thinks losing Hightower would be bigger loss than Edelman
(49:30) Who steps up for the leadership role Edelman had
(50:00) Mayo tells stories of Edelman being his neighbor
(59:00) How can an injured Julian Edelman still contribute to this team?

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119: Scott Hanson from NFL Red Zone; Matt Light on Brady turning 40 Aug 24, 2017

Tom E. Curran talks with Scott Hanson from NFL Red Zone about his start in broadcasting, being a walk-on at Syracuse, and his unique job in broadcasting.
Mike Giardi catches up with former Patriots left tackle Matt Light on Tom Brady turning 40, how much longer he thinks Brady will play, and a great raffle to support the Light Foundation. For more info visit lighthouseraffle.org.

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118: Curran/Perry on first impressions from Patriots preseason games, Jerod Mayo on what was the most talented roster he had with Patriots Aug 23, 2017

3:00 Dont’a Hightower returning to Patriots off the PUP list, will he be ready to be ‘all systems go’ going forward.

6:20 Was the eclipse worth all the hype?

10:40 Should the Patriots poor offensive line performance against Houston worry fans?

15:50 What were our impressions of Cyrus Jones against Texans

19:00 impressions of Jimmy Garoppolo so far during preseason

20:00 Which players are in danger of being cut?

36:00 Jerod Mayo tells Tom E. Curran that he needs to meditate

38:30 Jerod weighs in on whether the hit on Odell Beckham was a ‘dirty hit’

42:30 Does Jerod think that the 2013 TJ Ward hit on Rob Gronkowski was a ‘dirty hit’

43:30 Should there be an etiquette for how physical preseason games should be in the NFL?

47:00 Jerod breaks down how Bill Belichick does a different technique that most NFL teams during the draft, and how it has paid off.

51:00 Who was the most talented roster the patriots had while Jerod Mayo was playing?

54:00 Will the NFL ever turn back into the ‘old style’ of football?

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117: 53-man roster projection; Greenbrier ruminations; Hightower’s status Aug 18, 2017

Phil Perry reports back from the Patriots-Texans joint practice sessions at The Greenbrier in West Virginia. Tom E. Curran and Perry discuss Dont’a Hightower’s status, the abundance or receivers, Curran’s basketball skills. The two try to work out a 53-man roster.

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116: The Ringer's Kevin Clark on the revolutionary offense of the 2007 Patriots; Curran on his book with Julian Edelman Aug 10, 2017

Tom E. Curran and Phil Perry talk about the first couple of weeks of Patriots Training Camp, including who has looked good and bad, plus the joint practices with the Jacksonville Jaguars. They also discuss what to look for in Thursday's preseason opener against the Jags.

The Ringer's Kevin Clark published a story this week on how the 2007 Patriots changed football forever. Tom talks with him about his story, comparing that team to this year's roster, and whether that team will always be under appreciated because of the loss to the Giants in the Super Bowl.

Phil and Tom then wrap up this week's episode with a preview of some of the storylines in a book Curran has been working on encapsulating Julian Edelman's life. "Relentless" is available for pre-order, and will be released October 24th.

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115: Tom E. Curran empties his bucket of Tom Brady stories Aug 04, 2017

In this week's edition of "Quick Slants The Podcast", Tom E. Curran and Phil Perry discuss Tom Brady turning 40 years-old on Thursday, and Curran tells a bunch of really great stories on the early days of his career, his extremely fiery demeanor, contract negotiations, and last year's coverage of his relationship with then-Presidential candidate Donald Trump.

Also, Phil talks about what he's seen at the first week of camp, including some very up and down play from Jimmy Garoppolo. Is it anything to be concerned about?

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114: Behind the scenes stories on Belichick and the Patriots with Jerod Mayo Jul 26, 2017

Former Patriots defensive captain Jerod Mayo joins Tom E. Curran and Phill Perry to give a peak behind the curtain of the Patriots operation run by Bill Belichick.
Mayo talks about becoming a captain, how New England differs from other NFL franchises, what impact Belichick had on not only his career , but life, and how good the defense can be this season.

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113: Jerod Mayo on CTE report and concussions in the game Jul 26, 2017

In Part 1 of this week's "Quick Slants The Podcast", Tom E. Curran, Phil Perry and Jerod Mayo discuss the New York Times story on a recently released CTE report from Boston University on the high frequency of CTE in found in donated brains of football players.
Mayo also talks about what can be done on the field, and how the best prevention is players taking care of each other when there are signs of a concussion.

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Ep. 112: Jimmy Garoppolo and the stationary bike; sports psychologist Dr. John Sullivan Jun 15, 2017

Phil Perry and guest host Mike Giardi discuss Jimmy Garoppolo’s calf and whether his missing a day of mini camp is a story. Perry also speaks with Dr. John Sullivan about the mental side of sports.
1:20 Jimmy Garoppolo’s calf
22:48 Dr. John Sullivan interview

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111: Shift to strengthen Tom Brady’s marketing arm? Jun 02, 2017

Tom E. Curran and Phil Perry discuss Tom Brady’s offseason, which has seen a spike in interviews, being named as the cover player for the Madden video game, his wife’s interview with Charlie Rose, and more. It draws the question: has the fifth Super Bowl title has changed his approach?
The Brady conversation begins at the 12:10 mark.
Curran and Perry also discuss the addition of Lawrence Guy, and other Patriots-centric tidbits.

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110: The Arkansas-Patriots connection with Bret Bielema; Welker vs Edelman May 22, 2017

Phil Perry’s interview with Arkansas head coach Bret Bielema, who has funneled his college players — James White, Trey Flowers, and others — to the Patriots. The interview explores his connection to Bill Belichick, why his players are attractive to the Patriots, and more. Perry and Tom E. Curran also debate which receiver was better for the Patriots: Wes Welker or Julian Edelman.

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109: Don Yee (Tom Brady's agent) releases statement on potential concussions May 19, 2017

Phil Perry speaks with Judy Battista, columnist for NFL.com, about the statement released by Don Yee regarding Tom Brady’s history with alleged concussions. Perry also answers listener questions regarding the Patriots.

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108: The Brady-Garoppolo discussion May 12, 2017

Tom E. Curran and Phil Perry discuss the looming decision about the futures of the two quarterbacks. Curran’s Boston Sports Tonight interview with Michael Lombardi is featured.

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106: The 2017 Patriots Mock Draft Apr 26, 2017

Tom E. Curran and Phil Perry runs through their ideal Patriots selections with their six slots.

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105: Patriots schedule analysis; Josh Norris talking Draft Apr 21, 2017

Tom E. Curran and Phil Perry discuss the newly-released Patriots 2017 schedule. Rotoworld and NBC Sports draft expert Josh Norris joins the podcast to discuss prospects and some Patriots-related themes. The podcast ruminates over a very negative review. And a quick swing through the news of the week.

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103: Devin McCourty interview Apr 14, 2017

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.

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101: Richard Sherman rumors; Steve Palazzolo; Adrian Peterson theories Apr 06, 2017

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

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99: Dan Wetzel on Hernandez trial; Tim Rohan’s day with Adam Schefter Mar 24, 2017

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
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98: Owners meeting preview; Malcolm Butler Mar 22, 2017

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.

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97: Going inside the looming Malcolm Butler deal and status with Patriots Mar 17, 2017

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.

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96: Curran vs Gasper, Are Patriots wrong for playing hardball with Malcolm Butler? Mar 16, 2017

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.

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95: Patriots remain active and acquire Brandin Cooks from Saints Mar 11, 2017

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.

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94: Free agency doomsday bunker scenarios Mar 08, 2017

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)

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93: Mary Kay Cabot on Browns and Garoppolo; Dont’a Hightower a free agent Mar 02, 2017

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

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92: Dont'a Hightower, Jimmy Garoppolo and Jacoby Brissett Feb 21, 2017

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

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91: Director Gotham Chopra on Tom Brady's Involvement with the "Religion of Sports" Feb 14, 2017

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?
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90: Conditioning’s impact on SB LI; why Falcons melted down; greatest Super Bowl ever? Feb 08, 2017

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?

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89: Live from Super Bowl 51 Feb 02, 2017

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

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88: How would a Patriots win in the Super Bowl impact their legacy? Jan 25, 2017

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?

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87: Pre-game rituals Jan 20, 2017

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.

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86: Antonio Brown’s betrayal; Matt Light; eyeing up Pittsburgh Jan 19, 2017

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

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85: Trying to take the Texans seriously; Trey Flowers; Vrabel stories; Fake News Jan 11, 2017

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”

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84: Ranking coaching openings for Patricia, McDaniels; Ty Law stories; awards Jan 04, 2017

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

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82: Michael Floyd and "The Patriot Way"; Way too much Christmas Caroling Dec 22, 2016

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.

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81: Who are the Top 5 most important offensive skill players? Dec 14, 2016

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
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80: No love between Ravens and Patriots; Time to sit Martellus Bennett for a game or two? Dec 08, 2016

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.
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79: Memory Lane with Drew Bledsoe; Gronkowski’s future; Jeff Fisher Dec 01, 2016

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.

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78: Jets preview; Mayo recap; what happened to Revis? Nov 23, 2016

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.

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77: Mayo on leadership, new generation of NFL players Nov 22, 2016

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.

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76: Patriots leadership questions; defense in focus; Bennett’s fit Nov 17, 2016

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?’

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75: Stick to sports? Belichick, Brady & Trump; Patriots news of the week Nov 10, 2016

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.

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74: Sifting through post-Collins trade spin; Malcolm Butler’s number history Nov 03, 2016

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.

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