Quick Slants - A New England Patriots Podcast

Tom Curran and Phil Perry discuss whether Bill Belichick will return to the NFL, and debate what the focus should be for the Patriots when it comes to improving their roster. Later, we go tier by tier to see where the Patriots rank when it comes to coach-QB combo.  1:30-Could Bill Belichick really return to the NFL? 8:00-Evaluating the priorities for the Patriots' defense 18:15-Who is the best fit to be the next OC? 22:30-Ranking the best coach-QB combos YT: https://youtu.be/VdvbB95jAis WATCH every episode of the Patriots Talk podcast on YouTubeFollow NBC Sports Boston:NBCSportsBoston.comX @NBCSpatriotsFacebookInstagramTikTok

Tom Curran sits down with the 16th head coach in Patriots franchise history, Mike Vrabel, before welcoming in Phil Perry to break down all we learned from the head coach's introductory press conference.  0:35- Tom talks with Mike Vrabel in an exclusive 1-on-1 interview 7:00- Tom and Phil share their thoughts on Vrabel's introductory press conference and predict who might make up his coaching staff 11:15- What kind of working relationship will Vrabel and Eliot Wolf have this year? What kind of offense does Vrabel want to build?14:30- What did Vrabel mean by the Patriots "need to be good enough to take advantage of bad football"? Are we getting 'call-backs' to Bill Belichick with comments like these? 21:50- How many players on the current roster will bristle with Vrabel's coaching style? WATCH every episode of the Patriots Talk podcast on YouTubeFollow NBC Sports Boston:NBCSportsBoston.comX @NBCSpatriotsFacebookInstagramTikTok

Tom Curran talks with Matt Cassel to get his reaction to the Patriots hiring Mike Vrabel. Why is this the right move by the Patriots?1:00-Matt Cassel on his time playing with Mike Vrabel3:30-Any concern with hiring a defensive coach?7:30-How much control will Vrabel have? WATCH every episode of the Patriots Talk podcast on YouTubeFollow NBC Sports Boston:NBCSportsBoston.comX @NBCSpatriotsFacebookInstagramTikTok

Tom Curran and Phil Perry react to the Patriots hiring Mike Vrabel as their next head coach.  WATCH every episode of the Patriots Talk podcast on YouTubeFollow NBC Sports Boston:NBCSportsBoston.comX @NBCSpatriotsFacebookInstagramTikTok

Tom Curran and Phil Perry discuss the latest news surrounding the Patriots' search for a new head coach. What should they be looking for in an offensive coordinator? How will Patriots players react to Mike Vrabel? 2:00-Breaking down the OC candidates12:00-When will the backbiting stop with the Patriots?21:30-What if it's not Mike Vrabel or Ben Johnson?24:00-How will players react to Vrabel?  WATCH every episode of the Patriots Talk podcast on YouTubeFollow NBC Sports Boston:NBCSportsBoston.comX @NBCSpatriotsFacebookInstagramTikTok

Robert Kraft met with the media on Monday to address his decision to fire Jerod Mayo. Tom Curran and Phil Perry discuss their takeaways from the press conference and debate what's next for the team. 1:00- Takeaways from Robert Kraft's meeting with the media7:00- Who is more to blame, coaching or Patriots personnel?15:00- Examining Eliot Wolf's role going forward WATCH every episode of the Patriots Talk podcast on YouTubeFollow NBC Sports Boston:NBCSportsBoston.comX @NBCSpatriotsFacebookInstagramTikTok

Tom Curran, Phil Perry, Ted Johnson and Michael Holley react to the firing of head coach Jerod Mayo after just one season. They discuss why the Krafts made the decision, Mike Vrabel and losing out on the No. 1 pick.1:00 - Initial reaction to Patriots firing Mayo 17:00 - Why did the Patriots fire Mayo? 25:00 - Patriots lose out on No. 1 pick with win over Bills WATCH every episode of the Patriots Talk podcast on YouTubeFollow NBC Sports Boston:NBCSportsBoston.comX @NBCSpatriotsFacebookInstagramTikTok

Tom Curran and Phil Perry discuss how the Patriots should approach their final game of the season, whether Alex Van Pelt deserves to be in the hot seat and how the team can form a new identity next season 1:00 - Why the Patriots should sit Drake Maye in season finale 13:00 - Does Alex Van Pelt deserve to be fired? 23:30 - How do Patriots form a new identity? WATCH every episode of the Patriots Talk podcast on YouTubeFollow NBC Sports Boston:NBCSportsBoston.comX @NBCSpatriotsFacebookInstagramTikTok

Tom Curran talks with Brian Hoyer to get his 3-step plan to fix the Patriots' offense. What can the Patriots do to elevate Drake Maye next season?1:30-Hoyer's 3-step plan to fix the Patriots' offense4:00-3 areas of improvement for Drake Maye15:00-Cons of replacing Alex Van Pelt18:00-How do the Patriots attract free agents? WATCH every episode of the Patriots Talk podcast on YouTubeFollow NBC Sports Boston:NBCSportsBoston.comX @NBCSpatriotsFacebookInstagramTikTok

Tom Curran and Phil Perry break down an embarrassing 40-7 loss to the Chargers. They discuss Jerod Mayo's mixed messaging, concerning play on the field and what the Krafts could do next. 1:00 - Examining unforced errors and bad messaging from Pats coaches 18:00 - Breaking down Patriots' inefficient play in vs. Chargers 29:00 - Should the Krafts make decisions based on negative fan reaction? WATCH every episode of the Patriots Talk podcast on YouTubeFollow NBC Sports Boston:NBCSportsBoston.comX @NBCSpatriotsFacebookInstagramTikTok

Tom Curran and Albert Breer discuss the differences in how the Patriots and Commanders handled their rookie QB. What can the Patriots do to get the most out of Drake Maye.1:00-Comparing the handling of Drake Maye to Jayden Daniels6:00-Can the Patriots learn from what the Commanders did with Daniels?13:00-Is Jerod Mayo off the hot seat? WATCH every episode of the Patriots Talk podcast on YouTubeFollow NBC Sports Boston:NBCSportsBoston.comX @NBCSpatriotsFacebookInstagramTikTok

Tom Curran and Phil Perry react to the Patriots' 24-21 loss to the Buffalo Bills. New England got off to a quick 14-0 lead, but bad turnovers and questionable decision-making cost the team late in a winnable game... so what do we make of it? 1:00- What should our takeaway be after the Patriots kept it close, but came up short against one of the best teams in the NFL? Did the coaching staff do enough to earn a vote of confidence for next season?9:20- What do you make of some of the questionable coaching decisions?13:25- Was the fumbled screen pass for a TD inside New England's 15-yard line on Drake Maye or Alex Van Pelt?20:20- Is it fair that the media gives Drake Maye more leeway than they do Jerod Mayo right now?31:00- Stock Watch for Week 16 WATCH every episode of the Patriots Talk podcast on YouTubeFollow NBC Sports Boston:NBCSportsBoston.comX @NBCSpatriotsFacebookInstagramTikTok

Tom Curran and Phil Perry preview the Patriots' upcoming matchup against Josh Allen and the Bills on Sunday. Later, they debate whether the Patriots should target a ‘football overlord' this offseason.2:00-Our wish list for the Patriots on Sunday9:00-Getting Jerod Mayo and Alex Van Pelt on the same page15:00-Should the Patriots hire a ‘football overlord' this offseason? WATCH every episode of the Patriots Talk podcast on YouTubeFollow NBC Sports Boston:NBCSportsBoston.comX @NBCSpatriotsFacebookInstagramTikTok

Tom Curran talks with Scott Pioli to get an inside perspective of how the Patriots evaluate their organization at the end of the season and what changes may need to be made with their staff and roster. Later, we get Scott's reaction to Bill Belichick joining UNC. 3:00-What was Scott Pioli's experience with the Krafts?12:00-What would Pioli's plan be for the Patriots?27:00- Reaction to Bill Belichick coaching at UNC30:30-Should the Patriots draft Travis Hunter? WATCH every episode of the Patriots Talk podcast on YouTubeFollow NBC Sports Boston:NBCSportsBoston.comX @NBCSpatriotsFacebookInstagramTikTok

Tom Curran and Phil Perry break down the Patriots 30-17 loss to the Arizona Cardinals. How concerning is the frustration with Alex Van Pelt's play calling? They also discuss Jerod Mayo's postgame comments after the loss. 1:00-Initial reactions to the loss3:00-Frustration boiling with Alex Van Pelt's play calls?23:00-Who deserves the blame? WATCH every episode of the Patriots Talk podcast on YouTubeFollow NBC Sports Boston:NBCSportsBoston.comX @NBCSpatriotsFacebookInstagramTikTok

Boston College head coach Bill O'Brien joins Tom Curran to discuss Bill Belichick's surprising move to college football. They discuss how Belichick will impact the ACC and how he will change as a coach. O'Brien also previews his team's upcoming appearance in The Pinstripe Bowl. 1:00 - Looking ahead to BC vs. Nebraska in The Pinstripe Bowl5:30 - Is O'Brien surprised by Belichick's move? 10:30 - How will Belichick change as a coach? WATCH every episode of the Patriots Talk podcast on YouTubeFollow NBC Sports Boston:NBCSportsBoston.comX @NBCSpatriotsFacebookInstagramTikTok

Tom Curran and Mike Giardi discuss Drake Maye's comments on Wednesday about being motivated to get the Patriots back to the playoffs next season. And is Jerod Mayo really coaching for his job in the next four games?   1:00-Drake Maye's urgency to make the Patriots a playoff team next year  8:00-Expecations for the final four games  10:00-Is Jerod Mayo really coaching for his job?  20:00-Is Mike Vrabel the best option to replace Mayo?    WATCH every episode of the Patriots Talk podcast on YouTubeFollow NBC Sports Boston:NBCSportsBoston.comX @NBCSpatriotsFacebookInstagramTikTok

Tom Curran and Phil Perry discuss Bill Belichick's pursuit to take over North Carolina Tar Heels football. They talk about why Belichick might want this opportunity and whether it would be the right decision at this point in his career. They also get into Jerod Mayo's future in New England1:00 - Breaking down Belichick's interest in becoming UNC coach 12:00 - Would this be the right move for Belichick? 28:30 - Examining Jerod Mayo's future with the Patriots WATCH every episode of the Patriots Talk podcast on YouTubeFollow NBC Sports Boston:NBCSportsBoston.comX @NBCSpatriotsFacebookInstagramTikTok

Tom Curran sits down with Jerod Mayo to discuss a variety of topics around his first year as head coach of the New England Patriots. 1:00-Has the job been harder than you expected it to be?6:00-Has the media scrutiny been tough to deal with?10:40-What conversations with ownership have been like this year12:25-Rapid fire questions for Mayo  WATCH every episode of the Patriots Talk podcast on YouTubeFollow NBC Sports Boston:NBCSportsBoston.comX @NBCSpatriotsFacebookInstagramTikTok

Tom Curran and Phil Perry react to the Patriots' 25-24 loss to the Indianapolis Colts to fall to 3-10 heading into the BYE. Mental mistakes, unaggressive coaching and a 19-play TD drive by Anthony Richardson and Indy's offense in the final minutes of the game doomed New England. 5:50- Did the Patriots give this game away with costly mistakes?8:20- Is cautious coaching the real issue with this team?15:45- Was sending Joey Slye out there to attempt a 68-yard field goal in the final seconds the right move?18:50- Does this defensive performance do anything to get DeMarcus Covington off the hot seat?29:25- Phil breaks down what caused some of the biggest mistakes for New England in the loss36:15- Stock Watch for Week 13 WATCH every episode of the Patriots Talk podcast on YouTubeFollow NBC Sports Boston:NBCSportsBoston.comX @NBCSpatriotsFacebookInstagramTikTok

How much is pass-protection holding back Drake Maye? Tom Curran and Phil Perry examine how the Patriots addressed their offensive line this offseason, and whether ownership and fans have confidence they can fix it going forward. 1:00-Is the Patriots offensive line holding them hostage?6:00-How much leash does Eliot Wolf deserve?16:00-What's your confidence the Patriots will fix the issues that plagued them against the Dolphins?18:30-Patriots-Colts preview WATCH every episode of the Patriots Talk podcast on YouTubeFollow NBC Sports Boston:NBCSportsBoston.comX @NBCSpatriotsFacebookInstagramTikTok

After a discouraging loss to the Miami Dolphins, Tom Curran and Phil Perry discuss the team's lack of progress, the failures of the organization and the team's sense of urgency twelve weeks into the season.1:00 - What was the mood in the locker room after the Miami loss?6:00 - Breaking down the Patriots' lack of identity and organizational failures 20:00 - Have the players lost their sense of urgency this season?      WATCH every episode of the Patriots Talk podcast on YouTubeFollow NBC Sports Boston:NBCSportsBoston.comX @NBCSpatriotsFacebookInstagramTikTok

The Patriots undoubtedly have an asset in Drake Maye, so how do they maximize his potential? Tom Curran and Phil Perry debate how the Patriots' offensive scheme can adapt to benefit their rookie QB. Also, of course we preview the Patriots matchup against the Dolphins on Sunday. 1:00-Should the Patriots design more run opportunities for Drake Maye?4:00-Better NFL comp for Maye: Justin Herbert or Josh Allen?11:30-Examining the Patriots' early-game success on offense16:30-Just how much has the draft hurt the Patriots?20:00-Patriots-Dolphins preview WATCH every episode of the Patriots Talk podcast on YouTubeFollow NBC Sports Boston:NBCSportsBoston.comX @NBCSpatriotsFacebookInstagramTikTok

Tom Curran talks with Ben Baldwin who runs the Computer Cowboy account on X to get his opinion on what the numbers say about the protection Drake Maye is getting and whether the Patriots should be more aggressive on 4th down going forward. Later, we catch up with Joe Cardona for another round of irrelevant questions.1:30-Ben Baldwin explains how the Patriots pass protection stacks up against the rest of the NFL6:00-Should the Patriots let Drake Maye run more?13:30-Maximizing Maye being on a rookie contract18:15-Irrelevant questions with Joe Cardona WATCH every episode of the Patriots Talk podcast on YouTubeFollow NBC Sports Boston:NBCSportsBoston.comX @NBCSpatriotsFacebookInstagramTikTok

Tom E. Curran and Phil Perry react to the Patriots' 28-22 loss to the Rams. New England had several costly mistakes, including Drake Maye's game-ending interception, and "11 minutes from hell" for the defense in the middle of the game that saw the unit allow four touchdowns on five drives. 6:00- Phil breaks down why that 11 minutes cost the team the win10:05- What happened on Ja'Lynn Polk's 4th down false start penalty late in the game?12:35- Dissecting some of the coaching staff's questionable decision-making27:40- Reacting to Sean McVay's praise for Christian Gonzalez and Drake Maye after the game29:20- Stock Watch for Week 11 WATCH every episode of the Patriots Talk podcast on YouTubeFollow NBC Sports Boston:NBCSportsBoston.comX @NBCSpatriotsFacebookInstagramTikTok

How do the Patriots maximize the talent of Drake Maye? Tom Curran and Phil Perry debate that and the future of Alex Van Pelt. Later, Chris Long joins to discuss how important culture is in today's NFL and what his experience has been like working with Bill Belichick.1:30-Would it be counterproductive to move on from Alex Van Pelt?12:00-What can the Patriots learn from the Rams' team building?22:30-Chris Long on what type of coach works in today's NFL40:00-What's it like working with Bill Belichick the TV personality?YT: https://youtu.be/Kx_Nj2TQX_kCheck out Chris Long's podcast: https://greenlightpodcast.org/ WATCH every episode of the Patriots Talk podcast on YouTubeFollow NBC Sports Boston:NBCSportsBoston.comX @NBCSpatriotsFacebookInstagramTikTok

The Patriots get back on track with a win over the Bears; how much will it impact their confidence going forward? Tom Curran and Brian Hoyer debate that and discuss what they've seen in the leadership from Drake Maye and his potential to be a franchise QB.1:00-Was the win over the Bears validation for Jerod Mayo?5:45-Where is Drake Maye on the franchise QB curve?9:00-Assessing the offense being installed by Alex Van Pelt15:30-In what areas are the Patriots better than last year? WATCH every episode of the Patriots Talk podcast on YouTubeFollow NBC Sports Boston:NBCSportsBoston.comX @NBCSpatriotsFacebookInstagramTikTok

Tom E. Curran and Phil Perry react to a surprisingly dominant, all-around 19-3 Patriots' win over the Bears. The guys discuss whether the win is a sign the team is finally on the upswing and react to an impressive performance by Drake Maye on and off the field.3:10- Phil shares his thoughts on a ‘jubilant' Patriots locker room, and a ‘tumultuous' Bears team7:00- Does this win mean the Patriots are finally on the upswing?14:45- How impressed were you with Drake Maye's performance?18:55- Drake Maye's leadership ability is starting to come into focus24:00- Stock Watch for Week 10 WATCH every episode of the Patriots Talk podcast on YouTubeFollow NBC Sports Boston:NBCSportsBoston.comX @NBCSpatriotsFacebookInstagramTikTok

NBC Sports' Chris Simms joins Tom Curran to share why he's been pleasantly surprised by what he's seen from Drake Maye so far this year after having him ranked sixth among the QBs in last year's draft. 2:20- Chris Simms breaks down what's impressed him about Drake Maye's development so far in his rookie year and what the QB still needs to work on6:55- How hampered is Maye by the lack of offensive talent around him?8:25- How do you feel about Alex Van Pelt and his offensive scheme? Are outside players going to want to come here next year?10:00- What do you make of the majority of the first round QBs having success as rookies?14:00- What do you expect to see in Patriots-Bears on Sunday? WATCH every episode of the Patriots Talk podcast on YouTubeFollow NBC Sports Boston:NBCSportsBoston.comX @NBCSpatriotsFacebookInstagramTikTok

CBS Sports commentator and former Patriot Jason McCourty joins Tom Curran to share his thoughts on Jerod Mayo's first season as head coach and why the team has ‘a guy' in Drake Maye at QB. 1:00- What would Jason tell Jerod Mayo about coaching a team that isn't competing for a playoff spot?6:45- How hard is it as a player to keep your focus when your team isn't playing well and is out of the playoff hunt early?7:55- Is resetting following Bill Belichick going to be harder than the team expected?10:55- Jason shares his thoughts on Drake Maye so far in his rookie season13:00- Are you surprised all three of the top rookie QBs looks like they can play? Did the Patriots get the best QB for them in Maye? WATCH every episode of the Patriots Talk podcast on YouTubeFollow NBC Sports Boston:NBCSportsBoston.comX @NBCSpatriotsFacebookInstagramTikTok

1:00 - What was mood in locker room after loss?10:00 - Why the Patriots need to have "unbelievable" offseason16:00 - Breaking down Drake Maye's performance25:00 - Are continued penalties taking a toll on Jerod mayo? WATCH every episode of the Patriots Talk podcast on YouTubeFollow NBC Sports Boston:NBCSportsBoston.comX @NBCSpatriotsFacebookInstagramTikTok

Does Drake Maye have a real chance to play against the Titans on Sunday? Tom Curran and Phil Perry discuss the latest regarding Maye being in concussion protocol. They also debate the similarities between the Titans and Patriots, and what the Patriots should do at the trade deadline. :30-What are the chances Drake Maye plays on Sunday?3:30-How similar are the Patriots and Titans?10:30-Making sense of the WR struggles this season16:00-Should the Patriots be dealing players at the deadline? WATCH every episode of the Patriots Talk podcast on YouTubeFollow NBC Sports Boston:NBCSportsBoston.comX @NBCSpatriotsFacebookInstagramTikTok

Tom Curran shares his thoughts on why he's found this Patriots season frustrating so far before welcoming in The 33rd Team's Steve Palazzolo to break down what the numbers say about Drake Maye and the Patriots wide receivers through eight weeks, and share their midseason NFL awards picks. 6:25- Steve Palazzolo breaks down what he's seen from the Pats receivers so far this year11:40- How impressed have you been with Drake Maye through three starts?14:50- How afraid are you that offensive line issues are going to ‘ruin' Maye?17:05- Would you stick with Alex Van Pelt at offensive coordinator after this season?19:45- How should the Patriots go about adding more talent to this roster?21:50- Steve shares his surprises, disappointments, and picks for NFL awards at midseason WATCH every episode of the Patriots Talk podcast on YouTubeFollow NBC Sports Boston:NBCSportsBoston.comX @NBCSpatriotsFacebookInstagramTikTok

Tom Curran and Phil Perry react to the Patriots' comeback win against the Jets to improve to 2-6 on the year. After a week with a lot of behind-the-scenes drama, is this win enough to right the ship? And what does the loss of Drake Maye mean for the team's success in the near-term? 1:00- What does this win mean for the Patriots going forward this season?5:00- What do we make of another bad afternoon from the receivers' group?8:22- Did Jerod Mayo earn any ‘redemption' with this win after calling the team “soft” last week?16:15- Reacting to Drake Maye's concussion20:30- What to make of the Jets and Aaron Rodgers after another disastrous loss WATCH every episode of the Patriots Talk podcast on YouTubeFollow NBC Sports Boston:NBCSportsBoston.comX @NBCSpatriotsFacebookInstagramTikTok

How do the Patriots maximize Drake Maye in 2024? Tom Curran and Phil Perry debate that and discuss how the Patriots respond to Jerod Mayo's “soft” comments?:30-How do the Patriots maximize Drake Maye in 2024?8:30-How to fix the WR issues17:30-How will the team respond to Mayo's “soft” comments?Watch on YT: https://youtu.be/n0jOj0mVxAA WATCH every episode of the Patriots Talk podcast on YouTubeFollow NBC Sports Boston:NBCSportsBoston.comX @NBCSpatriotsFacebookInstagramTikTok

Tom Curran and Glenn Ordway discuss the state of the Patriots and debate where they go from here. Are they in a better or worse spot than last season? If Drake Maye is the “perfect” fit for this team, how do the Patriots maximize his potential? 1:00-What can we learn from Patriots teams of the past?5:00-Glenn Ordway on the state of the Patriots9:00-Are the Patriots in a better or worse spot than last season?15:00-Why Drake Maye is the perfect fit for this teamWatch on YT: https://youtu.be/OAvj7eevOi4 WATCH every episode of the Patriots Talk podcast on YouTubeFollow NBC Sports Boston:NBCSportsBoston.comX @NBCSpatriotsFacebookInstagramTikTok

Tom Curran and Phil Perry react to another tough loss for the Patriots, both on the field, and then off, as the team seemingly starts pointing fingers at each other's effort and commitment after the game. 1:00- Tom and Phil react in real time to comments from both Jerod Mayo and players calling out the ‘soft' play from the team during their loss to the Jaguars in London10:40- What's going one with the Patriots defense's continued issues against the run?13:40- What do you make of Alex Van Pelt taking the ball out of Drake Maye's hands in order to establish the run after a strong start form the passing game?20:50- Penalty and poor clock management issues continue30:15- What'd you see from Drake Maye in his second start? WATCH every episode of the Patriots Talk podcast on YouTubeFollow NBC Sports Boston:NBCSportsBoston.comX @NBCSpatriotsFacebookInstagramTikTok

Tom Curran welcomes in WEEI's Meghan Ottolini to take a big picture look at how Jerod Mayo and the Patriots are grappling with a rebuilding season on and off the field. 2:00- What does it say about the team's sense of urgency that they didn't even consider trading for Davante Adams or Amari Cooper? Is it the right move or is the team being too ‘accepting' of losing?10:00- What to make of the team's continued issues with penalties this season – are they signaling disfunction behind the scenes?15:15- Evaluating this year's first-round QB class's success after sub-par results the last few seasons20:50- Comparing Drake Maye's level of resiliency to Mac Jones' in his time with the Patriots27:00- Total Insight: Tom and Meghan make their picks on some over/under bets for Sunday's Patriots-Jaguars game WATCH every episode of the Patriots Talk podcast on YouTubeFollow NBC Sports Boston:NBCSportsBoston.comX @NBCSpatriotsFacebookInstagramTikTok

The Drake Maye era has begun! What do people around the league think of the potential of Drake Maye? Tom Curran and Phil Perry discuss that and how the other holes on the Patriots' roster will impact their future.1:30-What did Louis Riddick think of Drake Maye's first start?7:00-Jerod Mayo on the state of the rebuild14:00-Should the Patriots buy at the trade deadline?22:30-How winnable is Sunday's game for the Patriots?28:30-Robert Kraft explains why he fired Bill Belichick WATCH every episode of the Patriots Talk podcast on YouTubeFollow NBC Sports Boston:NBCSportsBoston.comX @NBCSpatriotsFacebookInstagramTikTok

Drake Maye had an encouraging first start with the Patriots. Tom Curran and Phil Perry break down the rookie's impressive performance and discuss Alex Van Pelt's playcalling. Plus, hear from Boston College football head coach Bill O'Brien. 2:00 - Did the Patriots wait too long to start Drake Maye? 9:00 - How was Van Pelt's playcalling for Maye? 19:00 - What's going on with the defense? Why do penalties continue to be an issue? 33:00 - Bill O'Brien on Drake Maye, Jerod Mayo and BC football WATCH every episode of the Patriots Talk podcast on YouTubeFollow NBC Sports Boston:NBCSportsBoston.comX @NBCSpatriotsFacebookInstagramTikTok

Tom Curran and Phil Perry react to Patriots offensive coordinator Alex Van Pelt's press conference on Thursday morning, and more about the team's decision to make the move to Drake Maye at quarterback. 1:05- Tom and Phil offer immediate reaction to Alex Van Pelt's press conference and the decision to go to Drake Maye at QB3:05- Why the team feels confident about Maye's chances of success against the Texans pass rush6:25- Is Alex Van Pelt going to be okay with Maye playing ‘off-script' in this offense?7:35- How much of an issue is it that the news came out before Jerod Mayo was ready to share it?10:45- Is there any chance of an upset vs. the Texans? WATCH every episode of the Patriots Talk podcast on YouTubeFollow NBC Sports Boston:NBCSportsBoston.comX @NBCSpatriotsFacebookInstagramTikTok

The Drake Maye era has begun. Tom Curran and Phil Perry provide instant reaction to news that the Patriots plan to start Drake Maye on Sunday vs. the Texans. Plus, Pro Football Talk's Mike Florio stops by to discuss the situation in New England, the Jets firing Robert Saleh and Bill Belichick's various media gigs. 1:00 - Tom and Phil react to news that Drake Maye will start vs. Texans 11:00 - Does the Patriots locker room believe Maye is ready? 25:30 - Mike Florio shares his thoughts on Maye decision, Robert Saleh firing 35:00 - What does the league think of Bill Belichick right now?  WATCH every episode of the Patriots Talk podcast on YouTubeFollow NBC Sports Boston:NBCSportsBoston.comX @NBCSpatriotsFacebookInstagramTikTok

Tom Curran and Phil Perry react to another tough loss for the New England Patriots in Week 5 vs. the Miami Dolphins. 1:00- Tom breaks down why the refs made the correct call overturning Ja'Lynn Polk's TD catch, and reacts to the team's completely undisciplined play in the loss8:00- Phil shares what the energy in the locker room was like after the game – where is this team's lack of discipline coming from?17:50- Are Jerod Mayo and Alex Van Pelt on the same page?28:40- Is it time for Drake Maye?34:35- Tom and Phil share their ‘Stock Watch' picks for Week 5 – who's up and who's down? WATCH every episode of the Patriots Talk podcast on YouTubeFollow NBC Sports Boston:NBCSportsBoston.comX @NBCSpatriotsFacebookInstagramTikTok

David Andrews will undergo surgery on his shoulder that could end his 2024 season. How will the Patriots fill the void? Will this impact when Drake Maye plays? Tom Curran and Phil Perry discuss that and much more!3:00-Is the Patriots' rebuild on track?7:00-How will the David Andrews injury impact the offensive line?12:00-Has the Patriots' plan for Drake Maye changed?23:30-Dolphins-Patriots preview WATCH every episode of the Patriots Talk podcast on YouTubeFollow NBC Sports Boston:NBCSportsBoston.comX @NBCSpatriotsFacebookInstagramTikTok

 Tom Curran has given Phil Perry the day off so in his place Tom's welcoming in a couple of stalwarts on the Patriots beat, Andrew Callahan and Evan Lazar to break down the macro and the micro of what to make of the Patriots' struggles this season.1:00- Tom and Andrew Callahan rehash whether or not the Patriots made the wrong choice in drafting Drake Maye over maximizing the value of the pick?5:25- Did the Krafts make a mistake by only replacing Bill Belichick last offseason? Does Eliot Wolf deserve more time to build the team he envisions?11:10- Is the team beginning to teeter after struggling the last three weeks?20:55- Evan Lazar breaks down how the Patriots defense is getting so outflanked in recent weeks29:30- Is there any way the offense can have success without figuring out the deep passing game?35:25- Is it time for the Patriots to make the move to Drake Maye? WATCH every episode of the Patriots Talk podcast on YouTubeFollow NBC Sports Boston:NBCSportsBoston.comX @NBCSpatriotsFacebookInstagramTikTok

Tom Curran breaks down the Patriots' loss to the 49ers. Would Drake Maye have had better success than Jacoby Brissett? Later, Phil Perry joins from San Francisco to discuss what's next for the Patriots. 1:30-Niners take advantage of Patriots' offensive line 6:30-Would going to Drake be a panic move? 17:00-Phil Perry on what's next for the Patriots Watch on YT: https://youtu.be/g1XPwMYIbiI