Tom Curran’s Patriots Talk Podcast

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Thomas Dimitroff goes deep on the ’21 draft class and Patriots' approach Apr 22, 2021

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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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