Tom Curran’s Patriots Talk Podcast

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  What can Drake Maye LEARN from Josh Allen? | Pats vs. Bills preview 02.10.2026 20mnt

  Drake Maye and the Patriots look to get back on track when they take on the Bills on Sunday. It will be a tall task for New England. Phil Perry joins Tom E. Curran to give a brief preview: The challenge that Buffalo brings, Drake Maye’s struggles, and injuries to the defense. Tim Graham from the Athletic, a former writer for the Bills, also joins Curran to give his perspective on Drake Maye and Sunday’s game. Graham talks about things Maye can learn from Josh Allen, and he also lays out how the Patriots can potentially win on Sunday.
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  Why there’s no quick fix for Drake Maye’s disastrous start 29.09.2026 35mnt

  Is Drake Maye turning into a pumpkin? What do the Patriots need to do to get Drake back on track? Tom Curran and Phil Perry break down the rough start for Drake and what the Patriots can do to help fix it.
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  THE AFTERMATH: Drake Maye’s Alarming Week 3 Performance Has Patriots in HOT WATER 28.09.2026 20mnt

  Tom E. Curran and Phil Perry break down Drake Maye’s rough performance in the Patriots’ 35-6 loss to the Jaguars. They discuss how Maye has become a liability, Mike Vrabel’s reaction to the performance, and how this type of setback could impact Maye’s growth as a leader.
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  Drake Maye film breakdown: Why Matt Cassel isn’t concerned + Patriots-Jaguars preview 25.09.2026 21mnt

  How can Drake Maye improve from the first two games of the season? Tom Curran talks to former Patriots QB Matt Cassel to get his assessment of areas of improvement for Maye. Later, we ask Elijah Ponder some Irrelevant Questions and preview Sunday’s matchup against the Jaguars.
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  Drake Maye’s day ‘NOT AS CONCERNING’ as we first thought in win vs. Steelers 22.09.2026 36mnt

  Drake Maye’s day ‘NOT AS CONCERNING’ as we first thought in win vs. Steelers They're going to beat up a lot of bad teams and have their hands full with the good ones. Sunday was a case in point.  Tom Curran and Phil Perry go deep on Maye's day which wasn't as concerning as I felt on first watch. It's rhythm baby! We'll also discuss what to make of the Patriots defense, before we whip around the top 10 surprises in the league so far! 00:00 - Intro / Drake Maye's Day vs Steelers 07:48 - Maye Gun Shy? 14:26 - Pats Defense Shut down the Steelers 19:50 - What's feeling betters after week 2? 23:15 - What's got you feeling worse after Sunday? 26:00 - Around the NFL
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  Patriots defense grinds out win vs. Steelers: Is this their true identity? 21.09.2026 28mnt

  Tom E. Curran and Phil Perry break down the Patriots’ first win of the regular season, a 20-3 victory over Aaron Rodgers and the Pittsburgh Steelers. They discuss whether a gritty defensive performance is the team’s true identity, why Drake Maye has looked so uncomfortable through the first two games and how more brutal injuries could impact the team.
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  Patriots vs. Steelers Week Preview + Mike Florio on Drake Maye vs. Caleb Williams 18.09.2026 34mnt

  Tom Curran and Phil Perry preview the Patriots' upcoming matchup against the Steelers on Sunday. How does the offensive scheme change with no A.J. Brown? Tom also talks with Mike Florio to figure out which QB he would rather build a team around: Drake Maye or Caleb Williams. Lastly, we catch up with safety Craig Woodson for some irrelevant questions.
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  Navigating Life Without A.J. Brown: Can Romeo Doubs Step Up? 15.09.2026 33mnt

  Tom Curran and Phil Perry break down all the big stories from opening week of the 2026-2027 NFL season. What have we learned about the Patriots offense and defense so far? How can they adjust to the loss of A.J. Brown, can Doubs fill his role? And who is the team to watch out for the in AFC? The guys break down all the week 1 action.
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  Mini Pod: NFL writer NOT WORRIED about Drake Maye after Week 1 performance 11.09.2026 6mnt

  ESPN’s Kevin Clark joined Tom E. Curran for an interview where he gave his thoughts on the Patriots 13-10 loss to the Seahawks in the season opener. Clark explained he’s not concerned with Drake Maye’s Week 1 performance and why he thinks the AFC is still wide open.
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  THE AFTERMATH: Drake Maye's 'SUPERHERO SWITCH' costs Patriots in season-opening loss to Seahawks 10.09.2026 30mnt

  Tom E. Curran and Phil Perry react to a tough, TOUGH loss for Drake Maye and the New England Patriots against the Seattle Seahawks in the opening game of the 2026 NFL season. New England, driving with a chance to win or at least tie in the final seconds, lost on Drake Maye’s third interception of the game in the end zone. The guys debate what to make of the QB’s performance and discuss a rough night for the team’s receivers, including A.J. Brown, who left the game and didn’t return with an injury.
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  Christian Gonzalez Secures RECORD-BREAKING $135M Extension! + Patriots vs. Seahawks Preview 08.09.2026 36mnt

  Christian Gonzalez is locked in! Tom E. Curran and Phil Perry analyze his massive new extension and its immediate impact on the NFL Opener. Plus, Mike Sando of The Athletic drops by to preview Patriots vs. Seahawks and give his national outlook.
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  Curran NOT WORRIED about Gonzalez situation | A season preview with Devin McCourty 04.09.2026 32mnt

  Tom E. Curran addresses the flurry of reporting on Christian Gonzalez’s contract situation over the last week, and he says wake him when it’s over. He says he’s not worried about the deal not getting done, and he’s not worried about Gonzalez not playing Week 1 against the Seahawks. He also addresses the latest news around Bill Belichick and UNC. Reports allege possible drug use and sexual misconduct by Steve Belichick. Curran wonders if the drama surrounding Belichick will impact his candidacy into the Pro Football Hall of Fame, and, if it does, he says it would be ludicrous. Devin McCourty also joins the show to preview the Patriots’ upcoming season and their Week 1 matchup against the Seahawks. Plus, Caleb Lomu joins for a segment of Irrelevant Questions!
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  Bold Predictions and Final Roster Moves | The Push to Week 1! 01.09.2026 32mnt

  Sheil Kapadia joins Tom Curran to break down the Patriots offseason, as well as his controversial take on the Patriots upcoming season. Phil Perry breaks down the current state of the position groups and helps crunch the numbers on the Christian Gonzalez Contract Negotiations. And we can finally start to look forward to Week 1 vs the Seahawks!
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  POSTGAME POD: Patriots end preseason slate as contract talks with Gonzalez seem to be turning 'UGLY' 28.08.2026 25mnt

  Tom Curran and Phil Perry offer instant reaction to the Patriots’ 37-13 loss to the Browns in the third and final preseason game of the year, as well as breaking down the latest news surrounding the team’s contract talks with cornerback Christian Gonzalez.
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  Christian Gonzalez seems to be COOLING on contract talks as frustration grows 26.08.2026 37mnt

  Tom E. Curran and Phil Perry react to the latest comments from Christian Gonzalez and Eliot Wolf surrounding the ongoing contract dispute. They discuss Gonzalez’s growing frustration, what Wolf meant by his comment about cash budgets, and whether a deal can get done before the start of the regular season. Plus, they break down the Kayshon Boutte trade.
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  POSTGAME POD: Biggest takeaways from the Patriots’ preseason win over the Eagles 23.08.2026 43mnt

  Tom E. Curran and Phil Perry break down everything they saw from the Patriots’ 24-21 preseason win over the Eagles. They discuss some of Mike Vrabel’s most interesting postgame comments, the decision to have QB Behren Morton punt, the tackle situation and much more.
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  Julian Edelman predicts HUGE year for AJ Brown 21.08.2026 14mnt

  Tom Curran sits down with Patriots legend Julian Edelman to get his thoughts/expectations heading into the 2026 season. He explains his confidence in Josh McDaniels to get a star wideout like A.J. Brown the ball, and discusses where the Patriots stand in the landscape of the AFC.
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  What We Learned from Patriots vs. Eagles Joint Practices 20.08.2026 11mnt

  Tom Curran and Phil Perry share their key takeaways and observations from the Patriots' two joint practices with the Philadelphia Eagles.
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  Patriots vs. Eagles Joint Practice Recap: Drake Maye & AJ Brown steal the show 19.08.2026 12mnt

  Tom Curran and Phil Perry report from Gillette after day 1 of joint practices between the Patriots and the Eagles. How good did the Patriots offense and A.J. Brown look? Plus other takeaways from Wednesday’s practice
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  The Maye-A.J. Brown connection keeps growing, Vrabel talks Gonzo’s absence 17.08.2026 17mnt

  Tom Curran and Phil Perry report live from Gillette Stadium following Monday’s training camp practice. They discuss how the Drake Maye to A.J. Brown connection keeps growing, Mike Vrabel’s update on Christian Gonzalez, and key takeaways from Monday’s session.