Julian Edelman joins Tom Curran to discuss Bill Belichick and the Patriots' QB situation. Later on, Phil and Tom break down Robert Kraft's spending comments and what the team will do with the coaching budget now that Belichick is gone.  1:00 - 1-on-1 with Julian Edelman  5:00 - Breaking down Robert Kraft's spending comments  15:00 - What will happen with the coaching budget?  23:00 - Will the Patriots officially name a GM? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California...

Tom E. Curran is joined by former NFL executive (including the Patriots from 2014-2016) Mike Lombardi to discuss what went wrong with the Patriots and their path back to contention moving forward. (1:30) His recap of his Felger & Mazz appearance; talking Brady vs Belichick (5:55) How long will the rebuild take (9:50) Thoughts on Eliot Wolf (10:40) What would he do with the 3rd pick (11:30) You'll lose the team if you go back to Mac (14:30) Which veteran QB should the Pats bring...

Tom E. Curran sits down with Mike Florio of NBC's Sunday Night Football and Pro Football Talk to discuss the state of the Patriots with their extremely busy offseason so far. Also, a clip from "The Next Pats Podcast" interview with ESPN analyst Dan Orlovsky. (1:00) Does the NFL miss the "big bad" Patriots? (2:45) Surprised Bill Belichick remains unemployed (7:30) What went wrong with Mac Jones (8:30) How long will the Patriots rebuild take? (9:30) Should New England trade down from the...

Tom E. Curran and Phil Perry discuss Eliot Wolf's role in the Patriots organization. Plus, Gronk stops by and then Tom talks with Boston Marathon bombing survivor, Marc Fucarile. 1:30 - Eliot Wolf's imprint in New England 12:00 - What's the plan at QB? 16:00 - Gronk talks Chiefs dynasty and Bill Belichick 19:30 - Boston Marathon bombing survivor Marc Fucarile shares his message and talks about the MARC Network See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice...

Kendrick Bourne joins Tom E. Curran from Radio Row to discuss his future in New England, Jerod Mayo and Mac Jones. 1:30 - Why Kendrick Bourne wants to return to New England 3:30 - How will Jerod Mayo do as head coach? 7:00 - What should the Patriots do at QB? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Tom Curran and Phil Perry are live from radio row in Las Vegas. The guys welcome in Eric Eager and former NFL GM Thomas Dimitroff, both now of Sumer Sports, to debate whether or not the Patriots should trade down from third overall in this spring’s NFL Draft. Then the guys talk more with Thomas Dimitroff about whether he’d be interested in a return to New England, the value of a football ‘overlord’ for a franchise and if he thinks Bill Belichick will be coaching in 2025.   1:00- Making the...

The Patriots have hired Alex Van Pelt as their new offensive coordinator. Tom Curran and Phil Perry discuss the move and what it means for the offense.     1:00-Getting to know Alex Van Pelt  7:00-How does this change the QB conversation for the Draft?  18:00-What is the role of Eliot Wolf in this?  Watch on YT: https://youtu.be/a20t5q77dx0 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Are the Patriots not ready to draft a QB third overall? When will we know who the new OC will be? Tom Curran and Phil Perry debate it all!    1:00- Just how long will this Patriots rebuild take?  7:00-Are the Patriots not ready to draft a QB third overall?  22:30-Is it looking likely that Nick Caley will be the new OC?  26:00-Reaction to Bill Belichick not having a coaching job    See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at...

Tom Curran talks with QB coach Joe Dickinson, who has worked with Mac Jones for 14 years. How did a good player turn so bad? What’s the future for Mac?    6:00-What led to the decline in play from Mac?  14:30-What stood out on Mac’s interceptions last season?  25:30-How much did coaching contribute to his struggles?  28:30-Why didn’t it work better with Bill O’Brien?  36:00-Mac's relationship with Bill Belichick  Watch on YT: https://youtu.be/tIw7v9QQ6Ns See Privacy Policy at...

What are the next steps for the Patriots and how urgently do they need to act? Tom Curran talks with former Buccaneers GM Mark Dominik about the priorities for Jerod Mayo and the Patriots.    1:00-What the Patriots need to do to set Jerod Mayo up for success  22:30-Why does Atlanta have cold feet with Belichick?  26:30-Mark Dominik on the next steps for Mayo and the Patriots  39:30-How important is it for one person to have final say?  Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/6NtU3M4H0yE See...

Tom Curran and Phil Perry react to Jerod Mayo saying the Patriots are ready to ‘burn some cash’ in free agency. Who can they target? Later, we go 1-on-1 with Josh Uche about his mindset about going into free agency, and why he wants to stay with the Patriots.  1:00-Jerod Mayo says Patriots are ready to spend!  8:00-What should the Patriots be looking for in their new OC?  16:00-If you could have any QB in the draft, who would it be and why?  33:30-Josh Uche 1-on-1  Watch on YT:...

The Patriots officially have a new head coach in Jerod Mayo. Tom Curran and Phil Perry break down what we learned from the introductory press conference. Later, Phil Perry goes 1-on-1 with Jerod.     2:00-Jerod Mayo makes it clear he doesn’t want to be Bill Belichick  11:00-Who will have final say in Foxboro?  15:30-What role will Robyn Glaser have?  25:30-Jerod Mayo 1-on-1  Watch on YT: https://youtu.be/FDD-Atb4vqg See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy...

What should Jerod Mayo’s biggest priority be? Tom Curran and Phil Perry discuss his to-do list and how quickly things need to happen.     1:00-What should be Jerod Mayo’s biggest priority?  8:00-Analyzing the second priority for Mayo  22:30-Likely landing spots for Bill Belichick  Watch on YT: https://youtu.be/rFrO9n-0tQA See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Bill Belichick era in New England is officially over. Tom Curran and Phil Perry discuss what they saw and heard from Robert Kraft and Belichick on Thursday.    2:30-Bill Belichick’s opening statement  17:45-Mac Jones WAS Bill Belichick’s pick after all?  22:30-Robert Kraft on why it was time to part ways   Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/2RSpblZ8ANs See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Does Mike Vrabel throw a wrench in the Jerod Mayo succession plan? How long until we find out Bill Belichick’s fate? Tom Curran and Phil Perry discuss that and much more!  1:00-Will the Patriots be interested in Mike Vrabel?  2:00-Why the Bill Belichick decision could be taking longer than expected   8:30-Belichick makes it clear he has a contract, and he’s not scared to use it!  18:00-Why the Falcons make the most sense for Belichick Watch on YouTube:...

Tom Curran and Phil Perry debate what’s next for Bill Belichick and the Patriots.    1:00-Looking back at what went wrong for Bill Belichick and the Patriots  9:00-Phil Perry talks about the atmosphere at Gillette  12:00-Bill Belichick’s comments when asked about his future  17:30-Why was Mac Jones the third-string QB?  Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/55oO2POnRCE See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at...

Tom Curran talks with Devin McCourty about the state of the Patriots as they head into the final game of the regular season. They discuss the possibility that Sunday is Bill Belichick’s last game as Patriots head coach, Jerod Mayo the leader, and why tanking in Week 18 is not an option for Belichick and his team.  1:30-Has Belichick shown enough to get another chance?  8:30-What we learned from the development of Mac Jones  22:00-Can Jerod Mayo fix the offense?  27:30-Why Mayo is ready to...

Welcome to a weird week! Draft positioning. Mess of players who have contracts expiring. Direction of the franchise. And Bill Belichick’s future. Tom Curran and Phil Perry get you prepped for it all.    4:30-Can Bill talk Robert Kraft into giving him another shot?  15:30-Has this team indicated it’s on the cusp of being competent?  22:30-Jerod Mayo reacts to reports that he’s rubbed people the wrong way  Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/RkO-AAyiKmo See Privacy Policy at...

Turnovers prove costly as Patriots suffer their 12th loss of the season. Tom Curran and Phil Perry give their observations from the loss to Buffalo.  Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/nV2kKpRsO4E See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

If Bill Belichick wants to stay with the Patriots, what can he do to make the Kraft’s change their minds? Tom Curran and Phil Perry do a deep dive into all the options.  1:00-Bill Belichick’s case to remain with the Patriots  5:30-How important is it for Belichick to show humility?  10:30- How much can Bill blame Mac Jones for the offensive struggles?  14:30-Will Belichick appeal to the sentiment of Robert Kraft?  Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/25exRtCW3ec This episode is presented...

Just how good can Bailey Zappe be after improving to 4-2 as a starter? Tom Curran and Phil Perry break down the Patriots’ win over Denver and what’s next for the team.  1:00-Bailey Zappe is making his case for... something  9:00-How did Zappe’s performance stack up with performances of last two years?  16:30-If you draft a QB, do you want Zappe as the mentor?  24:00-What does it mean that Kraft hasn’t met with Belichick yet?  Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/MnjvM90Buuk This...

Tom Curran and Phil Perry do a deep dive on the Patriots roster. Which players do we want back next season? Later, Chris Berman joins to talk about how jarring the Patriots’ struggles have been under Bill Belichick this season.   1:00-Who are the 20 best Patriots on the current roster?  24:00-Patriots-Broncos preview  30:30-Interview with Chris Berman  This episode is presented by https://www.fanduel.com/  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at...

Tom Curran and Phil Perry discuss the arguments Bill Belichick could make to explain the team’s struggles this season to Robert Kraft and then debate whether ownership is headed towards a ‘worst case scenario’ with how it handles moving on from Belichick.  1:00- Is Bill setting up injury issues this season as the reason behind the team’s struggles on the field? 6:40- Does Belichick deserve credit for player development this year? Can you really say the team is moving in the right...

Tom Curran and Phil Perry break down the Patriots’ 27-17 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs. Has Bailey shown enough to be the backup next year?  1:00-Takeaways from the loss  8:00-The case for Bailey Zappe to be backup next season  23:00-Did this game change the future of Bill Belichick?  Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/Z0O2RLhR3Hg This episode is presented by https://www.fanduel.com/  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at...

Is it set in stone that Bill Belichick will not be back next season? Is Jerod Mayo the heir apparent? Tom Curran and Phil Perry debate whether winning would change Robert Kraft’s decision.  1:30-Is moving on from Bill Belichick a final decision? What if they keep winning?  9:30-The case for Jerod Mayo to be the heir apparent  24:30-Is Malik Cunningham’s departure indicative of Bill Belichick’s future?  33:30-Chiefs-Patriots preview  Watch on YT: https://youtu.be/vH_uU5T-kS8 This...