Tom Curran’s Patriots Talk Podcast

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5 PRESSING questions for the Patriots heading into training camp Jul 16, 2025

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Tom and Phil are back from vacation and gearing up for Patriots Training Camp! They answer five pressing questions before camp, and address the recent back and forth between Robert Kraft and Bill Belichick.

1:00 - Intro/Belichick vs. Kraft on who took the bigger risk when Belichick was hired in 1999

15:00 - What will the Patriots do with remaining cap space?

20:02 - QUESTION 1: Is the Patriots defense really going to be as dominant as we think?

24:14 - QUESTION 2: What will a Drake Make Year 2 leap look like?

30:00 - QUESTION 3: Will this season's Josh McDaniels offense look much different from his prior versions?

35:54 - QUESTION 4: Which of the recent 'do nothing' draft picks has the best chance to revitalize his career?

44:10 - QUESTION 5: When will we start to see some yield from this year's crop of rookies?

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Behind the scenes: Tom & Phil’s best and worst stories from being on the Patriots beat Jun 26, 2025

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Join Tom Curran and Phil Perry as they take a hilarious and insightful walk down memory lane! In this video, they'll spill the beans on their absolute best and worst moments, covering the Pats. From unforgettable games and locker room laughs to awkward press conferences and contentious player interactions, you'll hear it all.

1:00-Important golf and botched haircut updates

4:30-What's your favorite trip/ stadium?

8:30-Most memorable game you covered?

21:30-Most memorable press conference

31:30-Most contentious interaction with a player

39:00-Favorite locker room interview

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Are the Patriots truly better than last year? Yes, and here are six reasons why Jun 18, 2025

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There is optimism surrounding the Patriots heading into the 2025 NFL season. Is it warranted, or too early to tell? Tom Curran lays out his six reasons the Patriots will be better in 2025. Phil Perry joins to give his take on how optimistic Patriots fans should be.

5:00 - Reasons to be optimistic? Or is it too early to tell?

7:30 - Six reasons the Patriots are truly better than last year

12:30 - Impact of the defensive front-seven

19:00 - Can the Patriots have a shutdown secondary?

22:30 - Patriots got a breezy schedule

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Patriots offseason grades: Which positions improved? Which didn’t? Jun 12, 2025

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Tom Curran and Phil Perry go position by position and give their offseason grades spot by spot.

1:30-QB grades

3:30-RB grades

6:00-TE grades

9:00-WR grades

12:30-Tackle grades

14:40-Guard/Center grades

19:00-Defensive grades

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Stefon Diggs responds to viral boat video, Gonzalez and Chism continue to standout at mini-camp Jun 10, 2025

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Tom E. Curran and Phil Perry are bringing you the latest from the second day of Patriots mini-camp. We hear from Stefon Diggs about his viral video over memorial day weekend. Plus Mike Vrabel has a lot of good things to say about undrafted rookie Efton Chism.

00:32: Stefon Diggs addresses viral boat video in Miami over memorial day weekend

4:30: Should Patriots be concerned about Stefon Diggs being a distraction this season?

7:20: Stefon Diggs 'making it clear' that he's ready to do a lot.

12:30: Defense had a day at mini-camp! Phil Perry recounts Christian Gonzalez's play of the day (or even the Spring).

13:30: Uneven day for Drake Maye and the Patriots offense

20:10: Why Phil Perry would make a trade for Terry McLaurin

25:30: Early predictions: Efton Chism will make the Patriots roster

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Drake Maye discusses the year two leadership jump Jun 09, 2025

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Tom Curran and Phil Perry report live from Day 1 of Patriots mandatory minicamp. They discuss whether Drake Maye is ready to be the vocal leader the Patriots need this season, and debate what the expectations should be for the QB in his second season.

1:00-Is Drake Maye ready to be the vocal leader for the Patriots

5:30-What should be the expectations for Drake?

8:45-Takeaways from Day 1 of minicamp practice

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Chris Simms is OPTIMISTIC Drake Maye can take it to the next level in 2025 Jun 05, 2025

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Tom Curran welcomes in Chris Simms of NBC Sports to debate his recent QB tier rankings ahead of the 2025 NFL season and share his thoughts on Drake Maye ahead of his sophomore year. Then, Phil Perry joins to react to Simms’ QB rankings and discuss the potential for breakout years from Ja’Lynn Polk and Cole Strange.

4:10- Chris Simms explains his reasoning for ranking Drake Maye in the bottom half of his list

10:50- Why Simms is optimistic Maye will take a leap in development this year

17:50- How great will the impact of Josh McDaniels be on Maye’s development?

24:20- Phil reacts to Simms’ Drake Maye ranking

28:20- Tom and Phil discuss the chances Ja’Lynn Polk and Cole Strange break out in 2025

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Stefon Diggs makes impactful return to Patriots OTAs, Maye has best outing yet Jun 02, 2025

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Tom E. Curran and Phil Perry are back out at Patriots OTAs, and so is Stefon Diggs! Curran shares why he believes there will be 'no tangible fallout' for Diggs, and the odds of him being active in Week 1. Later we hear from Josh McDaniels on Diggs and Drake Maye's learning curve in the new system. Finally, Tom and Phil share injury update on Jahlani Tavai.

00:30: "No tangible fallout" based on MDW incident with Stefon Diggs.

4:00: Looks like Diggs would start season on active roster based on what Tom E. Curran saw today.

7:30: Best outing for Drake Maye with media present

11:00: Josh McDaniels says Drake Maye is a quick study, generally doesn't make the same mistake twice

14:00: Jahlani Tavai goes on with what seemed like a serious injury at practice

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An UNEVEN offensive performance at Patriots OTAs May 28, 2025

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Tom E. Curran and Phil Perry are down at Gillete for Wednesday's OTA. They react to Mike Vrabel’s comments from the day, and they talk about what they saw from the players. They also touch on the recent controversy surrounding Stefon Diggs and a viral video showing him holding an unknown substance while partying.

0:47 - 1 word to describe Patriots OTA

5:24 - Mike Vrabel making expectations clear to Javon Baker

9:44 - Hitting on Stefon Diggs’ viral video with unknown substance on a yacht

13:51 - Popped and dropped

14:04 - Josh Dobbs had a rough day at Wednesday’s OTA

16:57 - Curran doesn’t think Mike Onwenu will be ready “for a minute”

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Mike Vrabel brings the intensity EARLY in Patriots OTAs, first look at No. 4 pick Will Campbell May 20, 2025

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Tom E. Curran and Phil Perry are back at Gillette Stadium! They share their first impression after day 1 of OTA's open to the media. We hear from head coach Mike Vrabel, DeMario Douglas, and Hunter Henry. Later, Tom and Phil discuss Drake Maye's four picks at practice, and encouraging signs from Christian Barmore.

1:15: Tom and Phil give their 3 Impressions from first day of OTA's

6:00: DeMario Douglas' talks early days of the Josh McDaniels' offense and how he hopes to succeed as a slot receiver.

7:40: Breaking down Drake Maye's 4 picks

13:43: Early look at rookie Will Campbell and how his size looks compared to the other offensive linemen.

18:45: Tom E. Curran impressed by Christian Barmore's conditioning and speed

22:00: Phil Perry impressed with the undrafted rookie, Efton Chism

25:00 Who was missing and who was limited during OTA's

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