Tom Curran’s Patriots Talk Podcast

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 11:30 Historic value: What to expect at No. 31 and No. 63 15:30 Mock Draft potpourri 24:00 "Run the card up" if THIS player is available 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 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 they were in last season’s 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.

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 Check out Phil's live mock draft on Wednesday at 2PM: https://youtube.com/live/IaDN9TRUa1s 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 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 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.

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 the run game 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 breaks down Robert Kraft’s comments from the NFL League Meetings 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. 0:00 - Tom E. Curran on the latest news regarding A.J. Brown 4:06 - Looking back at last season & expectations for next season 6:58 - Drake Maye & Christian Gonzalez extension talk 8:36 - Talks about an 18-game NFL 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.

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.