Tom Curran’s Patriots Talk Podcast

Tom Curran flies solo to react to the latest with Drake Maye and Christian Gonzalez before previewing this weekend’s matchup against the Pittsburgh Steelers. 2:45- Drake Maye’s impressive day vs. the Dolphins is getting attention around the league 9:00- Why the Steelers are focused on stopping Maye’s running ability 12:10- What‘re the X-factors in Week 3 vs. the Steelers? 15:20- Reacting to Christian Gonzalez’s return to practice 22:40- Who should be the next player inducted into the Patriots Hall of Fame? 26:10- Irrelevant Questions with Antonio Gibson WATCH every episode of the Patriots Talk podcast on YouTube Follow NBC Sports Boston: NBCSportsBoston.com X @NBCSpatriots Facebook Instagram TikTok Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Tom E. Curran and Phil Perry break down the Patriots’ win in Miami, discussing whether Drake Maye can sustain that level of play, how the 2025 draft class performed, and the best plan for Christian Gonzalez’s return. 1:00 - Can Drake Maye & the Pats keep up that level of play? 12:00 - How did the 2025 draft class look? 18:30 - Breaking down the defensive struggles 22:00 - How should the Patriots handle Christian Gonzalez’s return? WATCH every episode of the Patriots Talk podcast on YouTube Follow NBC Sports Boston: NBCSportsBoston.com X @NBCSpatriots Facebook Instagram TikTok Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Tom E. Curran and Phil Perry break down the Patriots' gritty win over the Miami Dolphins. They dive into Drake Maye's impressive performance and discuss how the team pulled off the victory despite a few costly mistakes. 1:00 - Breaking down Drake Maye's performance 14:00 - Patriot still making costly mistakes 22:00 - How has Will Campbell looked through the first two weeks WATCH every episode of the Patriots Talk podcast on YouTube Follow NBC Sports Boston: NBCSportsBoston.com X @NBCSpatriots Facebook Instagram TikTok

Tom Curran reacts to the latest comments from Drake Maye and Josh McDaniels about whether or not the team is putting too much on the second year QB’s plate to begin the season. Then, Tom welcomes in ESPN’s Marcel Louis-Jacques to break down what’s going on from the Dolphins and what the Patriots should expect in Miami on Sunday. 1:00- The Patriots need to continue showing urgency, but not panic, when it comes to developing Drake Maye 9:30- What should we make of the Dolphins’ disastrous performance in Week 1 against the Colts – and the team’s comments in the days since? 19:15- How much blame does Tua Tagovailoa deserve for the team’s situation? 25:15- What to make of the latest off-the-field controversy surrounding Tyreek Hill 28:00- Are the Dolphins still the explosive offense of year’s past? 32:30- Irrelevant Questions with K’Lavon Chaisson WATCH every episode of the Patriots Talk podcast on YouTube Follow NBC Sports Boston: NBCSportsBoston.com X @NBCSpatriots Facebook Instagram TikTok

Tom Curran and Phil Perry are still digging into the Patriots’ Week 1 loss to the Raiders. How do Mike Vrabel, Josh McDaniels and company get Drake Maye more comfortable ahead of Sunday’s game in Miami vs. the Dolphins? 1:00- How can the Patriots get Drake Maye to slow down physically and mentally on the field? How much of this is related to his inexperience? 11:30- Breaking down the good and the bad from the offensive line in Week 1 12:55- Are the Patriots not as good as expected on defense? 17:20- Is there tension brewing between Vrabel and McDaniels in how best to gameplan the offense? 14:05- What’s going on in Miami? Are the Dolphins already self-combusting? WATCH every episode of the Patriots Talk podcast on YouTube Follow NBC Sports Boston: NBCSportsBoston.com X @NBCSpatriots Facebook Instagram TikTok

As in recent years, The Patriots were unable to take advantage of mistakes -- and made too many of their own in the second half to pull out the win at home, falling to the Raiders 20-13. How much of that falls on the QB? Tom Curran and Phil Perry debate what to make of another frustrating outing from Drake Maye and the offense. 1:00- Tom breaks down the stretch of play during the second half that ultimately cost the Patriots the game 9:20- Solving Drake Maye's 'jumpy' reactions in key moments continues to be the decisive factor in whether or not New England finds success long-term 15:25- Reacting to the good and bad from the rest of the offense and defense 20:00- Phil shares his thoughts on Drake Maye's performance vs. the Raiders 26:20- Why was the team not able to do more with DeMario Douglas in the passing game? 30:40- How much does it matter if Drake Maye's mechanics and fundamentals backslide this year? WATCH every episode of the Patriots Talk podcast on YouTube Follow NBC Sports Boston: NBCSportsBoston.com X @NBCSpatriots Facebook Instagram TikTok

Tom Curran talks with JT the Brick to get a Raider perspective heading into Week 1. How different are the Raiders this year? What’s the Raider’s weak spot? How has Pete Carroll and Tom Brady changed the vibe down in Las Vegas? Lastly, irrelevant questions withGarrett Bradbury. 2:45-How confident are Raider fans heading into Week 1? 5:00-What's the Raiders weak spot? 16:00-Las Vegas offensive scouting report 20:00-How Pete Carroll and Tom Brady are impacting Raider culture 28:30-Will the Raiders trade Jakobi Meyers? 32:25-Irrelevant questions with Garrett Bradbury WATCH every episode of the Patriots Talk podcast on YouTube Follow NBC Sports Boston: NBCSportsBoston.com X @NBCSpatriots Facebook Instagram TikTok

Tom Curran and Phil Perry discuss the Patriots' mindset heading into Week 1 of the season. What should we make of the new captains? Will Christian Gonzalez be ready to play? Later, Mike Florio joins to discuss his new book, “Big Shield,” and give a national perspective on the Patriots. 1:00 - What's Mike Vrabel’s mindset heading into Week 1? 3:00 - Will Christian Gonzalez be ready to play on Sunday? 10:00 - Vrabel on his decision to release Jabrill Peppers 13:30 - Patriots anoint new leadership corps 20:30 - Mike Florio on his new book “Big Shield” and a national view of the Patriots Subscribe to the QUICK SNAP podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-quick-snap-with-david-andrews-brian-hoyer/id1766572407 Get Mike Florio's "Big Shield" -https://www.amazon.com/Big-Shield-Mike-Florio-ebook/dp/B0FGH43V6D WATCH every episode of the Patriots Talk podcast on YouTube Follow NBC Sports Boston: NBCSportsBoston.com X @NBCSpatriots Facebook Instagram TikTok

Tom Curran and Phil Perry react to Mike Vrabel saying the Patriots “have to go to great lengths to improve this team” Also, they debate how much the Patriots offensive line has improved and discuss what it would take to acquire Jakobi Meyers. Lastly, Tom catches up with Austin Hooper for some irrelevant questions. 1:30 - Vrabel says “I think that we have to go to great lengths to improve this team” 6:00 - How much have the Patriots improved their offensive line? 11:00 - Assessing the WR improvements from last season 14:00 - Would you trade Stefon Diggs for Jakobi Meyers? 28:00 - Irrelevant questions with Austin Hooper WATCH every episode of the Patriots Talk podcast on YouTube Follow NBC Sports Boston: NBCSportsBoston.com X @NBCSpatriots Facebook Instagram TikTok

The roster is set. Tom E. Curran and Phil Perry react to the Patriots 53-man roster, breaking down the biggest cuts and makes. They also look at the crowded WR room and whether a trade for Jakobi Meyers makes sense. 1:00 - Instant reaction to 53-man roster 13:00 - Evaluating the Patriots' WR room and the case for a Jakobi Meyers trade WATCH every episode of the Patriots Talk podcast on YouTube Follow NBC Sports Boston: NBCSportsBoston.com X @NBCSpatriots Facebook Instagram TikTok

Tom E. Curran and Phil Perry break down the Patriots roster following their preseason finale against the Giants. They analyze Mike Vrabel’s comments on roster improvements, discuss the futures of players like Javon Baker and Kyle Dugger, and highlight which position groups showed the most progress during training camp 1:00 - How will Patriots improve their roster before Week 1? 9:00 - Is Keion White in trouble? What will Pats do with Javon Baker? 15:00 - Which position group Improved most throughout camp? WATCH every episode of the Patriots Talk podcast on YouTube Follow NBC Sports Boston: NBCSportsBoston.com X @NBCSpatriots Facebook Instagram TikTok

Patriots legend Vince Wilfork joins Tom E. Curran to discuss Drake Maye's development as a leader, why Mike Vrabel is the ideal head coach for the team and how the defensive line will look. He also talks about GHI 75, his new BBQ sauce. 1:00 - Vince Wilfork talks about his new line of BBQ sauce, GHI 75 10:50 - When Drake Maye could emerge as a leader of the team 15:40 - Vince shares his thoughts on how the defensive line will perform this season 21:30 - Is Drake Maye THE guy? WATCH every episode of the Patriots Talk podcast on YouTube Follow NBC Sports Boston: NBCSportsBoston.com X @NBCSpatriots Facebook Instagram TikTok

Julian Edelman joins Tom E. Curran on the Patriots Talk Podcast to discuss the expectations surrounding Drake Maye, standout rookie Tre'Veyon Henderson, the timeline for the Patriots' rebuild under Mike Vrabel and his partnership with Unisom. 0:30 - Are the Patriots trying to shortcut their way to mediocrity? 16:00 - Edelman on whether people have premature expectations for Drake Maye 22:30 - Edelman on how long the rebuild under Mike Vrabel will take 28:00 - Does Efton Chism remind Edelman of himself? Unisom® partnered with Julian Edelman, former professional football wide receiver to help share his top Sleeper Pickz and dream fantasy football draft advice so that everyone can rest easier this season. WATCH every episode of the Patriots Talk podcast on YouTube Follow NBC Sports Boston: NBCSportsBoston.com X @NBCSpatriots Facebook Instagram TikTok

Tom Curran welcomes in Phil Perry, live from Minneapolis, to offer instant reaction and analysis to the Patriots’ 20-12 preseason win over the Vikings. 1:00- Tom offers his initial thoughts on the game – is this the end for Kyle Dugger -- and the start for Efton Chism -- in New England? 14:35- Reacting to an up and down day from Drake Maye 24:35- TreVeyon Henderson is already one of the team’s best offensive weapons 27:05- Did Efton Chism III just make the team as the sixth receiver? 28:55- A rough day for Javon Baker, a solid one for Will Campbell 37:20- Are we going to see Stefon Diggs at all in the preseason? WATCH every episode of the Patriots Talk podcast on YouTube Follow NBC Sports Boston: NBCSportsBoston.com X @NBCSpatriots Facebook Instagram TikTok

Tom Curran and Phil Perry react to an important 10-day stretch for the 2025 Patriots as the team comes off joint practices against the Washington Commanders and the Minnesota Vikings. 1:30- Does a bad final joint practice on Thursday cancel out all the good from the previous nine days? 4:10- Phil shares why the wide receivers have shown some encouraging development... but still have a long way to go 9:00- The offensive line is still the biggest concern for New England 13:10- Are you concerned that the offensive line issues will lead to bad habits from Drake Maye? 21:00- What's the situation with the interior offensive line? Is Jared Wilson getting demoted? 27:20- Expectations for the second preseason game WATCH every episode of the Patriots Talk podcast on YouTube Follow NBC Sports Boston: NBCSportsBoston.com X @NBCSpatriots Facebook Instagram TikTok

Tom E. Curran and Phil Perry break down the Patriots first day of joint practices with the Vikings. Phil offers his overall impressions, as he was in Minnesota to witness the whole thing. He then breaks down the offense and defense, and he explains what he saw from Drake Maye. Finally, the guys hit on Stefon Diggs' arc and what Patriots fans can expect from him. 0:33 - Phil Perry breaks down what he saw from the Patriots offense in joint practice against the Vikings 3:06 - Drake Maye’s numbers from practice 5:23 - Phil Perry breaks down the Patriots defense 7:11 - Mike Vrabel and Drake Maye speak more about Maye’s leadership 15:13 - How has Mike Vrabel as the Patriots are now a few weeks into training camp? 20:52 - How did everyone else look? 23:11 - What kind of trajectory is Stefon Diggs on? WATCH every episode of the Patriots Talk podcast on YouTube Follow NBC Sports Boston: NBCSportsBoston.com X @NBCSpatriots Facebook Instagram TikTok

The Patriots wrapped up their last practice before they head to Minnesota for joint practices with the Vikings. Tom E. Curran and Phil Perry offer their takeaways from today’s practice. You’ll hear from Josh McDaniels and Mike Vrabel regarding Drake Maye and their philosophies in coaching up the second-year quarterback. Was his fumble from Friday’s preseason game a sign that his ball-security issues are still a problem, or are they just par for the course. Phil Perry also gives his storylines of the week, as the Patriots’ second preseason game is right around the corner. 3:24 - How concerning are Drake Maye’s turnovers, and how long will it take him to figure it out? 8:07 - How Mike Vrabel is getting the most out of Drake Maye’s leadership 11:10 - Breaking down the Patriots offense during today’s practice: They struggled mightily 15:55 - Is this a good week for the Patriots to try to overcome their struggles? WATCH every episode of the Patriots Talk podcast on YouTube Follow NBC Sports Boston: NBCSportsBoston.com X @NBCSpatriots Facebook Instagram TikTok

Tom E. Curran and Phil Perry are sharing their instant reaction after the Patriots' first preseason game vs. the Commanders. They discuss how bought-in the Patriots offense looks to Josh McDaniels' system, the running back room standing out, and Drake Maye's fumble. We also hear from head coach Mike Vrabel. 1:00: Biggest takeaways from Patriots' night vs. Commanders 5:40: Mike Vrabel's noteworthy comments on Javon Baker, and his role on special teams 9:00: Drake Maye addresses his turnover, Tom and Phil discuss whether they are concerned 17:00: Breaking down Henderson's big night 19:30: Ja'Lynn Polk leaves field with injury, what his injury could mean for WR room WATCH every episode of the Patriots Talk podcast on YouTube Follow NBC Sports Boston: NBCSportsBoston.com X @NBCSpatriots Facebook Instagram TikTok

Tom E. Curran and Phil Perry are back LIVE for a new Patriots Talk Podcast after the Patriots' joint practice vs. the Washington Commanders. They discuss the brawl Mike Vrabel broke up, Drake Maye vs. Jayden Daniels, and Pop Douglas emerging as hub of the Patriots offense. 1:50: Discussing the fight Mike Vrabel broke up and his bloody face 08:00: Drake Maye vs. Jayden Daniels 15:00: DeMario Douglas emerging as the hub of the offense 21:30: Christian Barmore's best day of camp WATCH every episode of the Patriots Talk podcast on YouTube Follow NBC Sports Boston: NBCSportsBoston.com X @NBCSpatriots Facebook Instagram TikTok

Tom E. Curran and Phil Perry break down the Patriots' offensive struggles heading into joint practices. They talk about which player has the most to prove vs. the Commanders, if Kendrick Bourne’s time in New England is running out, and whether TreVeyon Henderson might already be the team’s top running back 5:00 - Breaking down Patriots' offensive "struggles" 10:00 - Which player has the most at stake against the Commanders? 17:00 - Is the Kendrick Bourne era coming to an end? 23:00 - Is TreVeyon Henderson the Patriots' best RB? WATCH every episode of the Patriots Talk podcast on YouTube Follow NBC Sports Boston: NBCSportsBoston.com X @NBCSpatriots Facebook Instagram TikTok