Tom Curran’s Patriots Talk Podcast

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Red flags surrounding Lamar Jackson; Why even talk about a new contract with Tom Brady? Apr 13, 2018

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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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