
Tom Curran’s Patriots Talk Podcast
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NBC Sports Boston Insiders Tom E. Curran and Phil Perry talk about the New England Patriots and the NFL. New episodes drop after each game and every Tuesday and Thursday.
Episodes(40 episodes)
Episode 1030
What History Says About Picks 31 & 63: Patriots Draft Preview
After a quick detour to start the pod, Tom and Phil dive into the football talk! They discuss the latest in the A.J. Brown saga and what history tells us about the potential haul for the Patriots at picks No. 31 and No. 63. Plus, which prospects would Phil "run the card up" for if he were in the war room?
00:00 Random non-football talk
02:40 The latest in the A.J. Brown saga
03:30 Does taking a WR at No. 31 preclude an A.J. Brown trade?
06:00 Projecting the Patriots' wideout depth chart for 2027
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Published: Apr 17, 2026Duration: 35m 21s
Episode 1029
Taking the pre-draft pulse on Vrabel and this year’s draft class depth
Tom E. Curran and Phil Perry discuss the latest headlines surrounding Mike Vrabel and whether they could impact his coaching. They also react to Eliot Wolf’s pre-draft comments on the strength of this year’s draft class, the Patriots’ depth issues and A.J. Brown.
00:00 - Will recent Mike Vrabel headlines impact his coaching ability?
11:00 - Is it possible the Patriots get a good player with the No. 31 draft pick?
23:00 - Are there any positions the Patriots could draft at 31 that could produce a starter next season?
29:00 - Are the Patriots a better team than...
Published: Apr 14, 2026Duration: 40m 38s
Episode 1028
Decoding the Patriots' 30 Visits: What it Means for the Draft
Tom Curran and Phil Perry discuss what the Patriots’ 30 visits tell us about their strategy for the NFL Draft. They also debate what the top five storylines are for the team and discuss the logjam at the Patriots HOF.
00:00 Setting the table / Welcome Phil Perry
2:00 Patriots Top 30 Visits
13:55 Offensive Linemen
22:15 Wide Receivers
37:00 Curran's Top 5 Storylines
42:10 Patriots Hall of Fame Nominees 2026
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Published: Apr 10, 2026Duration: 53m 27s
Episode 1027
Bert Breer on Roster Building and the Looming Contract Situation of Christian Gonzalez
Tom Curran sits down with Albert Breer to discuss the evolution of the Patriots Draft strategy under Eliot Wolf, as well as A.J. Brown and the contract of Christian Gonzalez. How do the Patriots currently matchup with the rest of the AFC?
00:00 Setting the table / Welcome Albert Breer
01:00 Eliot Wolf's Impact on the Patriots' Draft Strategy
09:00 The A.J. Brown Situation
12:00 A.J. Brown's Injury History Implications
17:15 New England vs. the AFC
22:35 The Christian Gonzalez Situation
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Published: Apr 8, 2026Duration: 29m 44s
Episode 1026
Everything Mike Vrabel said about A.J. Brown, the NFL Draft and more at league meetings
Mike Vrabel spoke on a wide range of topics at the NFL Annual League Meetings, and Tom E. Curran and Phil Perry break down everything he had to say. They discuss his comments on A.J. Brown, the draft, the wide receiver room and much more.
00:00 - What can we take from Mike Vrabel's comments on A.J. Brown?
7:00 - Breaking down Mike Vrabel's comments on the WR room
10:00 - Are Patriots drafting for need or do they want the best player available?
19:00 - Mike Vrabel on need to improve in...
Published: Mar 31, 2026Duration: 27m 37s
Episode 1025
A.J. Brown, contract extensions & more | Robert Kraft speaks at NFL League Meeting
Tom E. Curran breaks down Robert Kraft’s comments from the NFL League Meeting on Monday. Kraft took a look back at how he thought the Patriots did last season, and he took a look ahead to expectations for next season. He also discussed eventual contract extensions for Drake Maye and Christian Gonzalez, and he addressed the NFL’s push for 18-game seasons. Eliot Wolf also had a little tidbit on A.J. Brown on the Up And Adams Show. There’s not a lot of news regarding Brown, but no news isn’t necessarily a bad thing.
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Published: Mar 30, 2026Duration: 14m 32s
Episode 1024
Solving the Patriots’ roster holes in the 2026 NFL Draft
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?
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Published: Mar 26, 2026Duration: 42m 52s
Episode 1023
Mike Florio: Is the AFC Wide Open? Plus A.J. Brown Rumors & the 18-Game Season Push
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
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Published: Mar 24, 2026Duration: 39m 33s
Episode 1022
Jason McCourty on Drake Maye's motivation, A.J. Brown & Patriots offseason moves
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
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Published: Mar 18, 2026Duration: 29m 38s
Episode 1021
Eliot Wolf 'leaving the light on' for A.J. Brown? Ranking the Patriots' free agent signings
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...
Published: Mar 12, 2026Duration: 36m 0s
Episode 1020
Patriots putting all eggs in A.J. Brown basket?
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 toug...
Published: Mar 9, 2026Duration: 48m 16s
Episode 1019
How will the Patriots replace Stefon Diggs?
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?
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Published: Mar 5, 2026Duration: 30m 11s
Episode 1018
Going deep with Ty Law on the player side of NFL business
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...
Published: Mar 3, 2026Duration: 38m 24s
Episode 1017
Reacting to Patriots report card and Diggs vs. A.J. Brown... who you got?!
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?
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Published: Feb 27, 2026Duration: 28m 15s
Episode 1016
Patriots’ offseason strategy comes into clear focus at Combine
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?
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Published: Feb 24, 2026Duration: 40m 49s
Episode 1015
Patriots offseason reset… Where do they start?
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 outlook3:12 Look at the upcoming draft5:37 A toughe...
Published: Feb 13, 2026Duration: 28m 23s
Episode 1014
Super Bowl Aftermath: Vrabel stands by his LT
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 conference19:30 How tough will it be to part ways with players?
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Published: Feb 10, 2026Duration: 27m 56s
Episode 1013
Patriots ‘played young,’ ‘turned into a pumpkin’ in Super Bowl LX loss to Seahawks
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.
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Published: Feb 9, 2026Duration: 28m 51s
Episode 1012
Drake Maye must be AGGRESSIVE if the Patriots want to win the Super Bowl
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
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Published: Feb 6, 2026Duration: 41m 0s
Episode 1010
What the Patriots need to do to WIN Super Bowl LX
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 week3:00 - Key to winning the Super Bowl?9:00 - Is this the start of a n...
Published: Feb 3, 2026Duration: 28m 55s