Tom Curran’s Patriots Talk Podcast

We are less than a month away from the 2026 NFL Draft. Tom Curran and Phil Perry discuss the most pressing draft needs and break down some possible options for the Patriots. 00:00 Draft isn’t loaded with stars, but it’s loaded with starters! 02:00 Is Edge/Linebacker the Patriots’ biggest need? 13:00 How should the Patriots address the offensive line? 22:00 Tom is all in on the idea of drafting a TE 35:30 Target a WR with the first-round pick? 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 Curran sits down with Mike Florio to break down a "wide-open" AFC—which team actually deserves to be the preseason favorite? Florio also shares the latest intel on the A.J. Brown trade rumors and whether the Patriots are the frontrunners to land him after June 1st. Finally, they dive into the logistics of an 18-game season and what it would take for the players to sign off. 00:00 Mike Florio joins the pod 01:30 Power Ranking the AFC: Who is the true favorite? 07:00 The latest intel on A.J. Brown 09:30 Are the Patriots the last team standing for A.J. Brown? 15:00 3 storylines to watch ahead of the NFL Owners' Meetings 23:00 How owners can sell players on an 18-game season 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.

Former Patriot Jason McCourty joins Tom to discuss how Drake Maye and the Patriots will handle higher expectations this season, why Kevin Byard and Romeo Doubs are strong additions and whether New England needs A.J. Brown to be a Super Bowl contender. 2:10 - How hard will it be for Patriots to deal with increased expectations? 7:00 - What will Kevin Byard and Romeo Doubs bring to New England? 12:00 - Do the Patriots NEED A.J. Brown? 19:30 - Reaction to a possible 18-game regular season 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 react to Eliot Wolf's press conference following the start of NFL free agency. They rank the Patriots' free agent signings so far, and they wonder if New England is leaving the light on for A.J. Brown. 00:00 Kevin Byard says it was New England or Chicago. 7:12 Tom and Phil rank the Patriots' free agency signings 10:46 Curran things the Patriots need a better running back to be a 'next level' offense 16:30 Do the Patriots have any true game-changers? 20:18 When will the Patriots stop considering trades? Eliot Wolf implies they're leaving the light on for A.J. Brown 28:00 Eliot Wolf was asked about Christian Gonzalez' status with the Patriots - Tom and Phil break down the Patriots' approach to his contract 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.

NFL’s free agent legal tampering period is underway, Tom Curran and Phil Perry react to the news and debate what moves the Patriots can make. Is the WR room good enough? What’s the plan if they don’t land A.J. Brown? 00:00 What's the plan at WR for the Patriots? 3:30 Is it A.J. Brown or bust? 07:30 Is the WR room good enough? 10:00 Debating other options at WR that are available 13:00- Impact of losing Khyiris Tonga 21:00 Can’t have a worse roster, with a tougher schedule! 30:00 Is the offensive line good enough right now? 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 react to the report that the Patriots plan to release Stefon Diggs after just one season in New England. They break down the Patriots’ strategy to replace him in the offense, explore potential free-agent and trade targets and discuss what the team might do with their own players entering free agency. 00:00 - Reaction to the Stefon Diggs news 13:00 - Who are the Patriots more likely to land: A.J. Brown or Alec Pierce? 23:00 - What will the Patriots do with their own free agents? 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.

Ty Law joins Tom E. Curran for an in-depth conversation about the player side of the NFL business. They discuss what it was like negotiating contracts with Bill Belichick, the future of Stefon Diggs and Christian Gonzalez in New England and how Mike Vrabel will handle those conversations while keeping the team successful. Plus, Ty talks about his Corvus Vodka line. 00:00 - Ty discusses the new flavors in his Corvus Vodka line. 9:00 - What was it like negotiating contracts with Bill Belichick? 15:00 - Ty talks about the contract situations involving Stefon Diggs and Christian Gonzalez. 28:00 - How does Ty think Mike Vrabel will keep the team successful while negotiating with players? 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.

Phil Perry is back from the NFL combine and joins Tom E. Curran for a new episode of the Patriots Talk Podcast. They discuss recently released NFLPA reports, offseason rumors and more. 00:40: Patriots make some major improvement on NFLPA report card 6:40: Will the Patriots bring back Stefon Diggs? Tom and Phil discuss what they've heard 15:40: Should the Patriots pursue A.J. Brown and what it would take to get him 21:05: Eliot Wolf sound: Does he feels the Patriots are a move or two away from a super bowl 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 Curran talks with Phil Perry who is down in Indianapolis for the NFL Combine. They discuss Eliot Wolf’s comments on Tuesday and what that means for the Patriots’ offseason strategy. 0:00 Vrabel’s offseason approach 4:00 Eliot Wolf on whether team is still in rebuilding mode 13:00 How much will the Patriots spend? 17:30 The future of Stefon Diggs and Christian Barmore 28:30 Hints the Patriots will add on defense? 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 take a look at the Patriots’ offseason outlook. They discuss the team’s cap space, pending free agents and the upcoming draft. They also take a look at extension eligible players, most notably Christian Gonzalez. They wonder how much money the Pro Bowl corner will command and whether it’s even worth it for the Patriots to pay him. They also look at some interesting names in trade talks. Plus, the team is opening up their defensive coordinator position. 0:00 Offseason outlook 3:12 Look at the upcoming draft 5:37 A tougher road ahead for Patriots in 2026 7:39 What’s next for Christian Gonzalez 14:15 Live reaction to Terrell Williams switching roles from DC; Zak Kuhr most likely replacement 16:05 Maxx Crosby & A.J. Brown in trade talks 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 Curran and Phil Perry discuss what Mike Vrabel, Drake Maye, and Will Campbell had to say at their season-ending press conferences. 00:00 Drake Maye: Super Bowl loss was a “learning experience” 02:45 Mike Vrabel stands by Will Campbell at Left Tackle 14:00 Reaction to Maye’s press conference 19:30 How tough will it be to part ways with players? 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, Phil Perry, Brian Hoyer, David Andrews, Ted Johnson and Michael Holley break down the Patriots’ 29-13 Super Bowl loss to the Seahawks. They discuss what went wrong for Drake Maye, the offensive line’s struggles and how the team’s inexperience may have finally caught up to them. 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.

One final Patriots Talk Podcast before the Patriots-Seahawks Super Bowl matchup. Tom and Phil are joined by Brian Hoyer to break down how aggressive Drake Maye needs to be and how the Patriots should game-plan for Jaxon Smith-Njigba. Plus, Tedy Bruschi and Cris Collinsworth stop by. 00:00 - The mindset the Patriots have to have offensively 11:00 - Which approach should Pats take covering JSN? 23:00 - Tedy Bruschi joins the pod 35:00 - Cris Collinsworth joins the pod 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.

It’s Super Bowl Week. Tom E. Curran and Phil Perry are in Santa Clara and have you covered. They break down the key to winning the Patriots–Seahawks matchup, whether the Seahawks are widely viewed as the better team and share some of the best sound from Opening Night. Later, Chris Simms joins the podcast to discuss Josh McDaniels’ impact this season, the offensive X-factor in the game and much more. 00:00 - Sights and sounds from Opening Night of Super Bowl week 3:00 - Key to winning the Super Bowl? 9:00 - Is this the start of a new Patriots dynasty? 14:30 - Chris Simms joins to talk about Josh McDaniels' impact, offensive x-factor and more 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 Curran talks with Armando Salguero who presented Bill Belichick to the HOF committee explains how Spygate cost him a first ballot vote. Later, we catch up with former Patriot Matt Light to get his reaction to the Patriots making the Super Bowl,and discuss his expectations from the game. 00:00 Armando Salguero says Spygate cost Belichick HOF 8:30 Will HOF committee make Tom Brady wait? 11:30 Matt Light on the excitement of Patriots being back in the Super Bowl 14:00 Light on his relationship with Mike Vrabel 18:30 Why Light is a fan of Will Campbell 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.

Is it too early to be concerned about Drake Maye’s shoulder? Tom Curran and Phil Perry discuss the latest with Drake and look ahead to how the Patriots match up against the Seattle Seahawks. 00:00 How concerned should we be about Drake Maye’s shoulder? 9:00 Getting to know the Seattle Seahawks 12:30 scouting report for Sam Darnold this season 19:00 Top 5 storylines heading into the Super Bowl 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.

The Patriots are heading to the Super Bowl. Tom E. Curran and Phil Perry break down the team’s amazing turnaround this season, talk Drake Maye’s performance and discuss how the defense handled the Broncos. 00:00 - Patriots perform one of the greatest turnarounds in NFL History 10:00 - Breaking down Drake Maye’s performance 16:00 - Discussing Broncos’ decision to go for it on 4th and 1 29:00 - How the Patriots looked defensively 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.

The Patriots are one win away from a trip to the Super Bowl. Tom and Phil preview the upcoming AFC Championship Game between New England and Denver, discussing Drake Maye’s approach, what to expect from Jarrett Stidham and how the environment in Denver could impact the Patriots. Plus, 9News sports reporter Mike Klis joins the podcast to share insight on the Broncos ahead of their matchup with the Pats. 00:00 - Patriots’ offensive approach with Drake Maye vs. Denver 11:00 - How the Patriots plan to defend Jarrett Stidham 28:00 - Mike Klis joins to discuss the Broncos’ mood, expectations for Stidham and Denver’s view of New England 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.

The Patriots are one win away from heading to Super Bowl LX. How can the Patriots keep this historic turnaround going? Can Jarrett Stidham step in and help the Broncos pull off the upset? Tom Curran and Phil Perry debate all that and much more! 00:00 Where does this one-season improvement rank in NFL history? 3:00 Biggest reasons for Patriots historic turnaround 11:00 Should Patriots fans be upset they aren’t 19-0? 15:00 Sean Payton says Jarrett Stidham will be ‘ready for the moment’ 22:00 Assessing the Broncos’ defense 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 Curran and Phil Perry react to the Patriots' 28-16 win over the Houston Texans to advance to their first AFC Championship Game since the 2018 season. 0:00- Patriots beat Texans 28-16 to advance to the AFC Championship Game against the Broncos 1:00- Were you surprised at all about the way this game played out? 4:45- Patriots come up with another masterstroke defensive gameplan to slow down C.J. Stroud and Houston's offense 11:50- Texans defense was "as advertised" against New England's offense 17:30- Drake Maye's sloppy play cause for concern, or were winning plays when it mattered what we should focus on? 25:35- What a turnaround for Rhamondre Stevenson this season 32:15- Is the national media finally going to buy-in on this team heading into the AFC Championship Game vs. Denver and Jarrett Stidham? 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.