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Is it too early to be concerned about Drake Maye's shoulder? Tom Curran and Phil Perry discuss the latest with Drake and look ahead to how the Patriots match up against the Seattle Seahawks. 00:00 How concerned should we be about Drake Maye's shoulder? 9:00 Getting to know the Seattle Seahawks 12:30 scouting report for Sam Darnold this season 19:00 Top 5 storylines heading into the Super Bowl WATCH every episode of the Patriots Talk podcast on YouTubeFollow NBC Sports Boston:NBCSportsBoston.comX @NBCSpatriotsFacebookInstagramTikTok Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
The Patriots are heading to the Super Bowl. Tom E. Curran and Phil Perry break down the team's amazing turnaround this season, talk Drake Maye's performance and discuss how the defense handled the Broncos. 00:00 - Patriots perform one of the greatest turnarounds in NFL History 10:00 - Breaking down Drake Maye's performance 16:00 - Discussing Broncos' decision to go for it on 4th and 1 29:00 - How the Patriots looked defensively WATCH every episode of the Patriots Talk podcast on YouTubeFollow NBC Sports Boston:NBCSportsBoston.comX @NBCSpatriotsFacebookInstagramTikTok Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
The Patriots are one win away from a trip to the Super Bowl. Tom and Phil preview the upcoming AFC Championship Game between New England and Denver, discussing Drake Maye's approach, what to expect from Jarrett Stidham and how the environment in Denver could impact the Patriots. Plus, 9News sports reporter Mike Klis joins the podcast to share insight on the Broncos ahead of their matchup with the Pats.00:00 - Patriots' offensive approach with Drake Maye vs. Denver 11:00 - How the Patriots plan to defend Jarrett Stidham 28:00 - Mike Klis joins to discuss the Broncos' mood, expectations for Stidham and Denver's view of New England WATCH every episode of the Patriots Talk podcast on YouTubeFollow NBC Sports Boston:NBCSportsBoston.comX @NBCSpatriotsFacebookInstagramTikTok Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand are joined by Phil Perry of NBC Sports Boston as they preview Patriots-Broncos.(10:24) The guys go back and forth on whether the Broncos offensive line is fraudulent, before diving into Denver's struggling run game.(20:39) We go back and forth on potential concerns for Drake Maye against the Broncos' pass rush.(28:07) The crew finishes the hour with more calls for Perry.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
The Patriots are one win away from punching their ticket to the Super Bowl. What are the biggest keys to getting a win in Denver? Phil Perry talks with former Patriot Rob Ninkovich to get his breakdown of the AFC Championship. 00:00 Taking care of the football is a KEY on Sunday 4:00 Rob Ninkovich says don't sleep on the backup 9:00 Ninkovich on playing for Sean Payton 14:30 What areas can Will Campbell improve on for Sunday? 19:30 Who's next and mailbag questions
(00:00)(18:50.79) PHIL PERRY covers the New England Patriots on NBC Sports Boston and joins the show.(32:01.11) THE STACK (Brought to you by our friends at Colonial Volkswagen in Medford, Wellesley and Westborough)Please note: Timecodes may shift by a few minutes due to inserted ads. Because of copyright restrictions, portions—or entire segments—may not be included in the podcast.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
The Patriots are one win away from heading to Super Bowl LX. How can the Patriots keep this historic turnaround going? Can Jarrett Stidham step in and help the Broncos pull off the upset? Tom Curran and Phil Perry debate all that and much more! 00:00 Where does this one-season improvement rank in NFL history?3:00 Biggest reasons for Patriots historic turnaround11:00 Should Patriots fans be upset they aren't 19-0?15:00 Sean Payton says Jarrett Stidham will be ‘ready for the moment'22:00 Assessing the Broncos' defense WATCH every episode of the Patriots Talk podcast on YouTubeFollow NBC Sports Boston:NBCSportsBoston.comX @NBCSpatriotsFacebookInstagramTikTok Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand start the second hour by reacting to Greg Olsen, former doubter of the Patriots, changing his opinion on the Patriots' potential based off of the last 2 playoff games, specifically the play of the Patriots' defense.(11:31) The guys get into the NFL Coaching Carousel. Miami hired former Packers DC and BC head coach, Jeff Hafley.(24:43) The crew respond to comments made by Phil Perry of NBC Sports Boston in terms of the respect factor nationally for the New England Patriots.(29:26) Zolak & Bertrand go to the phone lines to round out the hour.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 react to the Patriots' 28-16 win over the Houston Texans to advance to their first AFC Championship Game since the 2018 season.0:00- Patriots beat Texans 28-16 to advance to the AFC Championship Game against the Broncos1:00- Were you surprised at all about the way this game played out?4:45- Patriots come up with another masterstroke defensive gameplan to slow down C.J. Stroud and Houston's offense11:50- Texans defense was "as advertised" against New England's offense17:30- Drake Maye's sloppy play cause for concern, or were winning plays when it mattered what we should focus on?25:35- What a turnaround for Rhamondre Stevenson this season32:15- Is the national media finally going to buy-in on this team heading into the AFC Championship Game vs. Denver and Jarrett Stidham? WATCH every episode of the Patriots Talk podcast on YouTubeFollow NBC Sports Boston:NBCSportsBoston.comX @NBCSpatriotsFacebookInstagramTikTok 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 break down all the key factors heading into the Texans-Patriots game. Can the Patriots offense make big plays vs the Texans defense? How big of an impact could the loss of Nico Collins be?00:00 Joe Buck's comp to Drake Maye4:00 Mike Vrabel talks importance of Maye's ball security10:00 Can the Patriots offense make big plays vs Texans?12:00 How should the Patriots attack C.J. Stroud?16:00 Impact of Texans possibly not having Nico Collins WATCH every episode of the Patriots Talk podcast on YouTubeFollow NBC Sports Boston:NBCSportsBoston.comX @NBCSpatriotsFacebookInstagramTikTok Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand start the third hour with Phil Perry of NBC Sports Boston to preview Texans-Patriots.(8:21) We touch on how much Drake Maye should run the ball against the Texans and the success Nick Caserio has had in Houston.(22:33) The crew takes a bunch of calls on Texans-Patriots.(32:23) We finish the hour by going after the NFL and making predictions for the Divisional Round.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Joe Buck will be on the call this Sunday when the Patriots face off against the Texans. Phil Perry catches up with Joe to discuss what he saw last week while calling the Texans game and gets his opinion on which legendary QB he compares Drake Maye to. Later, Phil previews the CFB Championship game and answers your mailbag questions.00:00 Patriots host Texans on Sunday1:30 Joe Buck on his relationship with New England sports fans6:00 Buck compares Maye to an all-time great9:00 Buck's Patriots-Texans preview16:30 Players to keep an eye on during CFB Championship
(00:00)(16:12.86) PHIL PERRY covers the New England Patriots on NBC Sports Boston and joins the show.(29:58.77) THE STACKPlease note: Timecodes may shift by a few minutes due to inserted ads. Because of copyright restrictions, portions—or entire segments—may not be included in the podcast.CONNECT WITH TOUCHER & HARDY: linktr.ee/ToucherandHardyFor the latest updates, visit the show page on 985thesportshub.com. Follow 98.5 The Sports Hub on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. Watch the show every morning on YouTube, and subscribe to stay up-to-date with all the best moments from Boston's home for sports!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 react to the Texans' Wild Card Round win over the Steelers and preview how Houston will stack up against the Patriots in the Divisional Round. 0:00- Patriots will host the Texans in the Divisional Round1:00- C.J. Stroud struggles vs. the Steelers – can the Patriots defense do more of the same?11:45- How much of a problem will the Texans defense be for Drake Maye and the Patriots offense?24:00- Who is coming out of the Divisional Round to meet in the AFC Championship Game?25:30- Breaking down why Will Campbell struggled in win over the Chargers WATCH every episode of the Patriots Talk podcast on YouTubeFollow NBC Sports Boston:NBCSportsBoston.comX @NBCSpatriotsFacebookInstagramTikTok 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 break down the Patriots' 16–3 wild-card win over the Chargers. They discuss the defense's incredible performance, Drake Maye's showing in his first playoff game and which opponent New England might hope to face in the divisional round.00:00 - Takeaways from the win 15:00 - How was Drake Maye's night? 24:00 - Do you have concerns about the Patriots offensive line? 30:00 - Which opponent gives the Patriots a better chance to get to the AFC championship? WATCH every episode of the Patriots Talk podcast on YouTubeFollow NBC Sports Boston:NBCSportsBoston.comX @NBCSpatriotsFacebookInstagramTikTok 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 preview the Patriots-Chargers Wild Card matchup. They break down the advantages Drake Maye and the Patriots have over the Chargers, what the Patriots' defense should expect and why Robert Spillane will play a key role. Later, Kevin Cole of Unexpected Sports joins the podcast to discuss Drake Maye's MVP bid and how the Patriots match up statistically with the Chargers.00:00 - What advantage do the Patriots have over the Chargers?15:00 - Should the Patriots be threatened by the Chargers' receivers?24:30 - Kevin Cole on what separates Drake Maye the most from other QBs37:00 – How the Patriots match up statistically with the Chargers WATCH every episode of the Patriots Talk podcast on YouTubeFollow NBC Sports Boston:NBCSportsBoston.comX @NBCSpatriotsFacebookInstagramTikTok Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand start the hour with Phil Perry of NBC Sports Boston previewing Chargers-Patriots on Sunday.(7:28) We touch on Perry continuing to use the term “light box” and the keys for the running game.(18:35) The crew debates Beetle's biggest fear for the Patriots on Sunday. (26:55) The guys finish up the hour with calls on everything.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
The Patriots are set to face the Chargers this Sunday night. Phil Perry breaks down why the Patriots' run game will be KEY to getting a win. Later, Phil talks with Tony Dungy to get his thoughts on the job Mike Vrabel has done in New England and to preview the Sunday Night Football matchup.0:00 Why the Patriots' run game will be key vs Chargers8:00 Tony Dungy credits Vrabel for changing culture in New England11:00 Will other teams look for defensive coaches?15:30 Tony Dungy: Patience will be the key for Drake Maye against Chargers17:30 Who's Next?! And mailbag questions
(00:00)(13:33.91) PHIL PERRY covers the New England Patriots on NBC Sports Boston and joins the show.(30:17.79) THE STACKPlease note: Timecodes may shift by a few minutes due to inserted ads. Because of copyright restrictions, portions—or entire segments—may not be included in the podcast.CONNECT WITH TOUCHER & HARDY: linktr.ee/ToucherandHardyFor the latest updates, visit the show page on 985thesportshub.com. Follow 98.5 The Sports Hub on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. Watch the show every morning on YouTube, and subscribe to stay up-to-date with all the best moments from Boston's home for sports!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Resumes are made in regular season. Legacies are created in the postseason. Tom Curran and Phil Perry get you ready for the Patriots' Wildcard matchup against the Los Angeles Chargers.00:00 Legacy building begins now3:30 Will Campbell “I don't want to ever play for anybody else”9:00 Scouting report for the Chargers14:30 Does the weather and time of game favor the Chargers?17:00-Who deserves to be MVP?26:00 Wild card weekend predictions WATCH every episode of the Patriots Talk podcast on YouTubeFollow NBC Sports Boston:NBCSportsBoston.comX @NBCSpatriotsFacebookInstagramTikTok 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 New England Patriots' 38-10 blowout win over the Dolphins in Week 18 before looking ahead to their Wild Card matchup next Sunday against the Los Angeles Chargers. 0:00- Patriots blow out the Dolphins in Week 18 to close out an incredible 14-3 regular season turnaround; will face Chargers in Wild Card Round3:20- Does the easy schedule mean the Pats are at risk of being exposed in the playoffs? Have we seen anything from this team that makes you think 'the moment' could be too big for them?16:50- Despite an up-and-down first half, the Patriots finish the regular season by taking care of business vs. the Dolphins to secure the no. 2 seed in the AFC playoffs21:30- Maye or Stafford: who's your MVP? WATCH every episode of the Patriots Talk podcast on YouTubeFollow NBC Sports Boston:NBCSportsBoston.comX @NBCSpatriotsFacebookInstagramTikTok Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
The odds have shifted in Drake Maye's favor to win the NFL MVP over Matthew Stafford. Phil Perry breaks down the numbers and chats with Mike Sando from The Athletic to get his take on the criteria voters prioritize when deciding the award. Later, Phil highlights some potential Patriots from the NCAA and answers your mailbag questions.00:00 What the stats say about the MVP race7:30 Mike Sando weighs in on MVP debate8:30 What do voters look for when selecting an MVP?19:00 Who's Next?! And mailbag questions
(0:00) Mark Dondero & Andrew Callahan - in for Toucher & Hardy - are joined by PHIL PERRY who covers the New England Patriots on NBC Sports Boston. The Takie Awards continue as Perry offers his worst take of the calendar year.(13:57) Dondero & Callahan are joined by Doug Kyed of the Boston Herald as he gives his worst Boston sports take of the year. Plus, he discusses the Stefon Diggs situation with the guys.(28:42) The 2025 Takies have concluded. The Worst Boston Sports Take of the Year is...Please note: Timecodes may shift by a few minutes due to inserted ads. Because of copyright restrictions, portions—or entire segments—may not be included in the podcast.CONNECT WITH TOUCHER & HARDY: linktr.ee/ToucherandHardyFor the latest updates, visit the show page on 985thesportshub.com. Follow 98.5 The Sports Hub on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. Watch the show every morning on YouTube, and subscribe to stay up-to-date with all the best moments from Boston's home for sports!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 discuss the news of Stefon Diggs facing assault charges. How will it impact the team? They also make Drake Maye's chances for MVP and whether winning can be sustainable for the Patriots going into next season00:00 Reaction to Stefon Diggs facing assault charges9:00 Drake Maye now MVP favorite after Matthew Stafford's poor MNF outing16:00 Are the Chargers trying to face the Patriots?22:00 Is this a standard for the Patriots or lightning in a bottle? WATCH every episode of the Patriots Talk podcast on YouTubeFollow NBC Sports Boston:NBCSportsBoston.comX @NBCSpatriotsFacebookInstagramTikTok 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 break down the Patriots' 42-10 win over the Jets. They discuss the Patriots' emerging identity, Drake Maye's continued rapid ascent and where he is in the MVP conversation.00:00 - What is the Patriots' identity?11:00 - Patriots pull off a blowout despite key injuries23:30 - Should Drake Maye win MVP? WATCH every episode of the Patriots Talk podcast on YouTubeFollow NBC Sports Boston:NBCSportsBoston.comX @NBCSpatriotsFacebookInstagramTikTok Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
00:00 - Bertrand and Phil Perry look at how the Patriots AFC East roster was built11:07 - Are the Patriots at the point where they can consider trading first round picks for stars?23:43 - Victory Monday calls33:50 - Today's Takeaways - Jets HC Aaron Glenn comment See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
00:00 - Marc Bertrand and Phil Perry discuss the Patriots blowout win over the Jets Sunday08:26 - Did Sunday's performance cement Drake Maye as the NFL MVP?23:50 - Ranking the Top 5 Patriots most responsible for the franchise turnaround. 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 break down what the win over the Ravens means for this Patriots team. Are the Patriots feared by other teams in the NFL? Was this their best win? All that and much more!00:00 Are the Patriots getting the credit they deserve? 7:00 Are there any coaches you would trade Mike Vrabel for?9:00 Who's scared of the Patriots now?15:30 Was this the Patriots' best win of the season? 29:00 Are we seeing a changing of the guard in the NFL? WATCH every episode of the Patriots Talk podcast on YouTubeFollow NBC Sports Boston:NBCSportsBoston.comX @NBCSpatriotsFacebookInstagramTikTok Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Phil Perry talks with Brian Hoyer to get his thoughts and insight on the offense Josh McDaniels runs, and how it differs from other styles around the NFL. What has been the key to Drake Maye thriving in this offense?00:00 Getting to know the different offensive systems in the NFL7:00 Why has Drake Maye been able to execute what Josh McDaniels wants11:30 Why don't other teams want to teach QBs to read coverage?20:00 how many QBs run a hybrid combination concept?24:00 Hoyer goes to the whiteboard to break down the X's and O's
Tom E. Curran and Phil Perry break down the Patriots' thrilling fourth-quarter comeback win in Baltimore. They discuss Drake Maye's standout performance, the team's resilience and the impact of defensive injuries00:00 - Breaking down Drake Maye's performance14:00 - Why Patriots' resiliency is so impressive19:00 - Do the Patriots gave a good WR room?25:00 - How are defensive injuries impacting Patriots?29:00 - Breaking down frustrating officiating WATCH every episode of the Patriots Talk podcast on YouTubeFollow NBC Sports Boston:NBCSportsBoston.comX @NBCSpatriotsFacebookInstagramTikTok 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 preview the upcoming Patriots-Ravens SNF matchup. They discuss how much the game truly matters for the Patriots, whether there should be concern about Stefon Diggs' production and react to playcalling comments from Mike Vrabel. Plus, Kyle Williams joins Tom E. Curran for Irrelevant Questions.0:00 - How much does the Patriots-Ravens game matter?12:00 - Breaking down the Patriots' run game15:00 - Are you concerned about Diggs' decline in production?21:00 - Reacting to Mike Vrabel's playcalling comments32:30 - Irrelevant Questions with Kyle Williams WATCH every episode of the Patriots Talk podcast on YouTubeFollow NBC Sports Boston:NBCSportsBoston.comX @NBCSpatriotsFacebookInstagramTikTok Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Did the Bills provide a blueprint on how to slow down Drake Maye and the Patriots offense? How will the Ravens scheme for Sunday? Phil Perry breaks down all that, and talks with Kayshon Boutte about how he can help Drake Maye against man coverage.0:00 What we learned from loss to the Bills1:00 Will the Ravens replicate what Bills did to stifle the Patriots offense?7:30 Kayshon Boutte 1-on-114:00 Who's Next?!20:00 Next Pats mailbag
(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand are joined by Phil Perry of NBC Sports Boston as they react to Felger being offended by one of Perry's takes from the week.(7:29) We take a bunch of Christmas calls with some more Patriots thoughts mixed in.(16:23) The crew talks with Perry about his perspective on Mike Vrabel's comments about the Patriots offense.(25:40) We finish the hour with some Christmas music talk.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
(00:00)(13:32) PHIL PERRY covers the New England Patriots on NBC Sports Boston and joins the show. What went wrong for the Patriots against Buffalo that led to the Pats blowing a 21-point lead? Plus, Phil previews the Week 16 Sunday Night Football matchup between the Patriots and Ravens.(32:17) THE STACK!Please note: Timecodes may shift by a few minutes due to inserted ads. Because of copyright restrictions, portions—or entire segments—may not be included in the podcast.CONNECT WITH TOUCHER & HARDY: linktr.ee/ToucherandHardyFor the latest updates, visit the show page on 985thesportshub.com. Follow 98.5 The Sports Hub on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. Watch the show every morning on YouTube, and subscribe to stay up-to-date with all the best moments from Boston's home for sports!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 break down what went wrong for the Patriots in their loss to the Bills. Who deserves more blame: the offense or the defense? How much did the weather impact Drake Maye?:30-Vrabel: “Any mistakes that you make get magnified against an excellent quarterback”4:30-Does Josh McDaniels deserve criticism for play calls?15:30-How much did the weather impact Drake Maye?19:00-Patriots-Ravens preview WATCH every episode of the Patriots Talk podcast on YouTubeFollow NBC Sports Boston:NBCSportsBoston.comX @NBCSpatriotsFacebookInstagramTikTok 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 are back with a Patriots Talk postgame podcast after the Patriots fall short and lose to the Bills 35-31. Tom says the Patriots got "Josh Allen'd" and explains why the loss felt part of the process for them. Later, they break down Drake Maye's game and what specific plays they felt prevented the Patriots from coming back in the second half. 2:19: Is this loss all part of the process for the Patriots to get back to the top?7:43: Mike Vrabel's reaction to loss and inevitability of Josh Allen13:05: Breaking down Drake Maye's day: Impressive runs mixed with inaccurate throws 16:00: Curran says McDaniels has a 'ridiculously good' game plan24:14: Drake Maye on how the Patriots can move on quickly from loss27:20: Did the Patriots choke vs Bills?31:30: Previewing the Patriots final 3 games. Phil says the Patriots need more from their wide receivers WATCH every episode of the Patriots Talk podcast on YouTubeFollow NBC Sports Boston:NBCSportsBoston.comX @NBCSpatriotsFacebookInstagramTikTok 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 preview Sunday's highly anticipated matchup between the Bills and the Patriots. They discuss Drake Maye's confident approach, ongoing comparisons to Josh Allen, and the Patriots' position as underdogs. Plus, TreVeyon Henderson joins Tom for another round of Irrelevant Questions 1:00 - Thoughts on Drake Maye's comments about winning the division5:00 - Drake Maye vs. Josh Allen comparisons12:00 - How can the Patriots beat Buffalo?15:00 - Phil Perry is dangerous?!25:30 - Irrelevant Questions with TreVeyon Henderson WATCH every episode of the Patriots Talk podcast on YouTubeFollow NBC Sports Boston:NBCSportsBoston.comX @NBCSpatriotsFacebookInstagramTikTok Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand start the hour by touching on how to fix the Red Sox offense with Pete Alonso and Kyle Schwarber going elsewhere.(12:31) The crew touches on who is to blame for the Red Sox spending… Craig Breslow or John Henry.(25:06) We dive into the biggest storylines for Week 15 with Read & React.(37:29) The guys are visited by Phil Perry a little earlier than usual.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand start the show with Phil Perry of NBC Sports Boston looking ahead to Patriots-Bills on Sunday.(11:49) The crew talks with Perry about his question for Mike Vrabel about how to Josh Allen.(24:34) We ask if the Patriots have imposter syndrome and the current state of the locker room.(32:26) The guys question if the Bills could seriously change their coaching staff if the Patriots beat them again on Sunday.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Phil Perry welcomes in Tyler Dunne of GoLongFootball.com to preview this week's huge matchup between the Patriots and Buffalo Bills and to discuss whether Drake Maye is already on the same QB tier as Josh Allen and what happens if the Bills fail to make the Super Bowl yet again, Then, Phil shares two college players to watch during this year's bowl season and opens the mailbag to answer your questions. 4:20- Tyler Dunne explain why Drake Maye has already caught up to Josh Allen's level as a QB6:20- How are Bills fans handling the resurgence of the Patriots this season?9:20- Will there be major changes in Buffalo if the Bills once again fail to make the Super Bowl?12:50- What should we expect in Sunday's matchup?17:00- Phil take a look at a pair of college football players who may be on New England's radar next spring21:50- Phil opens up the mailbag to answer your questions
(00:00)(14:23.71) PHIL PERRY covers the New England Patriots on NBC Sports Boston and joins the show.(27:58.47) THE STACKPlease note: Timecodes may shift by a few minutes due to inserted ads. Because of copyright restrictions, portions—or entire segments—may not be included in the podcast.CONNECT WITH TOUCHER & HARDY: linktr.ee/ToucherandHardyFor the latest updates, visit the show page on 985thesportshub.com. Follow 98.5 The Sports Hub on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. Watch the show every morning on YouTube, and subscribe to stay up-to-date with all the best moments from Boston's home for sports!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand start the show by discussing whether Tom Brady is failing the Raiders..(10:59) We touch on Greg Bedard's response to Phil Perry after he called Drake Maye “blueprint-proof”.(22:46) The crew takes calls on the Patriots and Ryan in Malden provides an update on his YT channel.(30:41) We react to the breaking news of Pete Alonso signing with the Orioles.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Mike Vrabel has started using words like “champions” and “championship” in the past week, is that a sign of the bar being raised for the Patriots? Tom Curran and Phil Perry debate that, discuss the latest with the AFC, and give their down the stretch predictions.1:00-Vrabel word choice signals the bar has been raised5:00-Any concern the Patriots team has imposter syndrome?7:00-It's CHAOS in the AFC20:00-Down the stretch predictions WATCH every episode of the Patriots Talk podcast on YouTubeFollow NBC Sports Boston:NBCSportsBoston.comX @NBCSpatriotsFacebookInstagramTikTok Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
(00:00) The HVAC system is broken in the studio — when will it be fixed? Your guess is as good as ours. Also, Hardy shares his secrets for properly pruning Ornamental grass for the winter season.WHAT HAPPENED LAST NIGHT: (17:59.41) The Chargers forced five turnovers from Jalen Hurts and sealed a 22-19 overtime win with a Tony Jefferson interception, despite their offense stalling after an early touchdown and Justin Herbert rushing for 66 yards just a week after hand surgery.(33:01.55) Vrabel gets snippy towards Phil Perry again.Please note: Timecodes may shift by a few minutes due to inserted ads. Because of copyright restrictions, portions—or entire segments—may not be included in the podcast.CONNECT WITH TOUCHER & HARDY: linktr.ee/ToucherandHardyFor the latest updates, visit the show page on 985thesportshub.com. Follow 98.5 The Sports Hub on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. Watch the show every morning on YouTube, and subscribe to stay up-to-date with all the best moments from Boston's home for sports!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
(00:00) The HVAC system is broken in the studio — when will it be fixed? Your guess is as good as ours. Also, Hardy shares his secrets for properly pruning oriental grass for the winter season.WHAT HAPPENED LAST NIGHT: (17:59.41) The Chargers forced five turnovers from Jalen Hurts and sealed a 22-19 overtime win with a Tony Jefferson interception, despite their offense stalling after an early touchdown and Justin Herbert rushing for 66 yards just a week after hand surgery.(33:01.55) Vrabel gets snippy towards Phil Perry again.Please note: Timecodes may shift by a few minutes due to inserted ads. Because of copyright restrictions, portions—or entire segments—may not be included in the podcast.CONNECT WITH TOUCHER & HARDY: linktr.ee/ToucherandHardyFor the latest updates, visit the show page on 985thesportshub.com. Follow 98.5 The Sports Hub on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. Watch the show every morning on YouTube, and subscribe to stay up-to-date with all the best moments from Boston's home for sports!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
The Patriots head into the bye week with an 11-2 record, but how can they improve with their week off? Phil Perry breaks down the areas of focus for the team. Later, Dane Brugler checks in with his latest 2026 NFL mock draft and discusses some options for the Patriots next season. 1:00-Are the Patriots motivated by the “nobody believed in us”?4:30-Why haven't teams been able to slow down Drake Maye?12:30-Will there be tweaks coming to the Patriots rushing attack?18:00-Dane Brugler talks 2026 NFL Draft
(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand are joined by Phil Perry of NBC Sports Boston as he touches on the MIAA Super Bowl and his big bye week thought.(14:06) We touch on the non-believers in this Patriots team and the entire AFC playoff picture.(23:56) Perry answers whether the Patriots can win the Super Bowl.(32:11) We finish the hour by getting Perry's thoughts on Robert Kraft and Bill Belichick's HOF candidacy.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
(00:00)(16:08.29) PHIL PERRY covers the New England Patriots on NBC Sports Boston and joins the show.(29:11.35) THE STACKPlease note: Timecodes may shift by a few minutes due to inserted ads. Because of copyright restrictions, portions—or entire segments—may not be included in the podcast.CONNECT WITH TOUCHER & HARDY: linktr.ee/ToucherandHardyFor the latest updates, visit the show page on 985thesportshub.com. Follow 98.5 The Sports Hub on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. Watch the show every morning on YouTube, and subscribe to stay up-to-date with all the best moments from Boston's home for sports!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Tom E. Curran and Phil Perry break down the Patriots' 33–15 win over the Giants. They discuss another impressive night from Drake Maye, whether the Patriots have proven they're the best team in the NFL, and react to the latest on Will Campbell's MCL sprain.1:00 - What part does human nature play in this win over the Giants?7:30 - What was the most impressive part of Drake Maye's night?20:00 - Are the Patriots the best team in the NFL?29:00 - An update on Will Campbell's injury WATCH every episode of the Patriots Talk podcast on YouTubeFollow NBC Sports Boston:NBCSportsBoston.comX @NBCSpatriotsFacebookInstagramTikTok Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
(00:00) PHIL PERRY covers the New England Patriots on NBC Sports Boston and joins the show.(13:44.40) Hardy becomes overwhelmed with school pressure and starts taking caffeine pills, leading Fred, Adam 12 and Phil Perry to step in when things take a scary turn.(29:58.69) THE STACKDo you know the episodes? The answers are revealed below. Happy Thanksgiving!Please note: Timecodes may shift by a few minutes due to inserted ads. Because of copyright restrictions, portions—or entire segments—may not be included in the podcast.CONNECT WITH TOUCHER & HARDY: linktr.ee/ToucherandHardyFor the latest updates, visit the show page on 985thesportshub.com. Follow 98.5 The Sports Hub on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. Watch the show every morning on YouTube, and subscribe to stay up-to-date with all the best moments from Boston's home for sports!ANSWERS:HR1Seg2: CHEERS - “Thanksgiving Orphans” (S5E9)Hr1Seg3: FULL HOUSE - “Beach Boy Bingo” (S2E6)Hr2Seg2: ALF - “ALF's Special Christmas” (S2E12–13)Hr2Seg3: COSBY SHOW - “Happy Anniversary” (S2E3)Hr3Seg2: MIAMI VICE - “Out Where the Buses Don't Run” (S2E3)Hr3Seg3: GOLDEN GIRLS - “A Little Romance” (S1E13)Hr4Seg2: SAVED BY THE BELL - “Jessie's Song” (S2E9)See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.