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Tom E. Curran and Phil Perry are down at Gillete for Wednesday's OTA. They react to Mike Vrabel's comments from the day, and they talk about what they saw from the players. They also touch on the recent controversy surrounding Stefon Diggs and a viral video showing him holding an unknown substance while partying.0:47 - 1 word to describe Patriots OTA5:24 - Mike Vrabel making expectations clear to Javon Baker9:44 - Hitting on Stefon Diggs' viral video with unknown substance on a yacht13:51 - Popped and dropped14:04 - Josh Dobbs had a rough day at Wednesday's OTA16:57 - Curran doesn't think Mike Onwenu will be ready “for a minute” WATCH every episode of the Patriots Talk podcast on YouTubeFollow NBC Sports Boston:NBCSportsBoston.comX @NBCSpatriotsFacebookInstagramTikTok

Tom E. Curran joins Jones and Keefe to discuss the most recent Patriots storylines. How will Drake Maye become a leader this season? What are realistic expectations for the team?

Jones and Keefe were joined by Tom E. Curran, of NBC Sports Boston, to discuss the show's Tier Tuesday Cookout Food rankings, the New England Patriots' wide receiver room, Drake Maye's development and leadership, and Bill Belichick's expectations at UNC.  Before today's Keefer Madness, the guys got back into the continued struggles of the Red Sox.

Topics discussed: Pablo Torre uncovers more information about Bill Belichick's infamous "Ring cam" video // Belichick receives poor ranking among CFB coaching peers // Tom E. Curran and Michael Holley discuss Belichick's personal life on Boston Sports Tonight

NBC Sports Boston Patriots' insider Tom E. Curran joined WEEI Afternoons with Hart, Fitzy and Johnson to discuss Drake Maye's subpar performance at New England's OTAs this week, shed light on the difference in the team's culture and energy under new head coach Mike Vrabel, and much more.

On today's Three Point Stance: Hart believes the next dynasty in the NBA is unfolding in Oklahoma City and that Giannis Antetokounmpo may be a trade fit for OKC, Fitzy asserts that Tom Brady should play QB for Team USA in the Olympics, and Ted Johnson is concerned about the lack of progress in the Bruins' search for a head coach. Plus, NBC Sports Boston Patriots' insider Tom E. Curran joins the guys to discuss Drake Maye's subpar performance at New England's OTAs this week, shed light on the difference in the team's culture and energy under new head coach Mike Vrabel, and much more.

(HOUR 1) Hart and Fitzy recap the Red Sox loss to the New York Mets on Wednesday night, and they discuss Alex Cora's decision to remove Garrett Crochet after throwing 85 pitches, a departure from what Cora told the guys in his interview on Wednesday. Plus, in a continuation of their discussion on Cora and his decision to remove Crochet, the guys expand the scope of the discussion to include other frustrating decisions and moments made during the course of this mediocre season. They also hear from Red Sox fans, who voice their frustrations about Cora and the 2025 team. (HOUR 2) On today's Three Point Stance: Hart believes the next dynasty in the NBA is unfolding in Oklahoma City and that Giannis Antetokounmpo may be a trade fit for OKC, Fitzy asserts that Tom Brady should play QB for Team USA in the Olympics, and Ted Johnson is concerned about the lack of progress in the Bruins' search for a head coach. Plus, NBC Sports Boston Patriots' insider Tom E. Curran joins the guys to discuss Drake Maye's subpar performance at New England's OTAs this week, shed light on the difference in the team's culture and energy under new head coach Mike Vrabel, and much more. (HOUR 3) Hart, Fitzy and Johnson react to the result of Game 1 of the NBA's Eastern Conference Final, and they compare the victorious Pacers' style of play and their superstar (Tyrese Haliburton) to the play style and superstars of the Celtics. Plus, the guys debate which Boston sports franchise (Red Sox, Celtics, Bruins, Patriots) has been overrated by fans and media members the most within the past year. They also hear from Celtics' fans who voice their distrust in Celtics' head coach Joe Mazzulla after an early playoff exit. (HOUR 4) Hart, Fitzy and Johnson revisit their conversation on the Red Sox and manager Alex Cora, and they shift their focus to the team's offense, as a number of Red Sox bats, including SS Trevor Story, are going through extended slumps at the plate. Plus, on this week's Quiz with Stiz, Hart and Fitzy compete in a trivia competition about Red Sox managers. They also conclude their conversation on Celtics' head coach Joe Mazzulla, and they react to a hilarious clip from Charles Barkley discussing "street meat".

(0:00) Zolak and Bertrand start off the show by reacting to the Red Sox bullpen delivering another win. (12:00) We continue our conversation on last night’s game and Alex Cora’s response to sports radio for criticizing his day off. (24:00) The crew circles back to their conversation on Don Sweeney getting extended yesterday and the reasoning behind it. (32:30) We finish the hour by reacting to Tom E. Curran’s thoughts on why Mike Vrabel’s OTA’s are different than Bill Belichick and Jerod Mayo’s.

Tom E. Curran and Phil Perry are back at Gillette Stadium! They share their first impression after day 1 of OTA's open to the media. We hear from head coach Mike Vrabel, DeMario Douglas, and Hunter Henry. Later, Tom and Phil discuss Drake Maye's four picks at practice, and encouraging signs from Christian Barmore.  1:15: Tom and Phil give their 3 Impressions from first day of OTA's6:00: DeMario Douglas' talks early days of the Josh McDaniels' offense and how he hopes to succeed as a slot receiver.7:40: Breaking down Drake Maye's 4 picks  13:43: Early look at rookie Will Campbell and how his size looks compared to the other offensive linemen.  18:45: Tom E. Curran impressed by Christian Barmore's conditioning and speed22:00: Phil Perry impressed with the undrafted rookie, Efton Chism25:00 Who was missing and who was limited during OTA's WATCH every episode of the Patriots Talk podcast on YouTubeFollow NBC Sports Boston:NBCSportsBoston.comX @NBCSpatriotsFacebookInstagramTikTok

Jones and Keefe were joined by Tom E. Curran, of NBC Sports Boston, to discuss the New England Patriots, Mike Vrabel's meeting with the media, Day 2 of OTAs, the Patriots wide receiver room, what he's looking for at OTAs, the team's transition on offense, and the team's 2025 expectations.

Jones and Keefe were joined by Tom E. Curran, of NBC Sports Boston, to discuss the New England Patriots, Mike Vrabel's meeting with the media, Day 2 of OTAs, and the team's 2025 expectations. Before Keefer Madness, the guys got back into last night's Red Sox win and the Bruins contract extension with general manager Don Sweeney.

NBC Sports Boston Patriots' insider Tom E. Curran joined WEEI Afternoons with Hart, Fitzy and Johnson to discuss the optimism coming from Patriots' fans after the release of the 2025 schedule, share his honest assessment of how the team matches up with this season's opponents, and much more. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

(HOUR 1) Hart and Fitzy recap the Celtics' season-saving victory over the New York Knicks on Wednesday night, and they discuss the factors that changed and improved in Boston's game in comparison to the first four games of the series. Plus, the guys recap strong performances from Jaylen Brown, Luke Kornet, Derrick White and others in the Celtics' Game 5 victory over the Knicks, and they debate whether these performances are sustainable for the rest of the series, and possibly beyond, with Jayson Tatum gone for the foreseeable future. They also examine the curious case of Kristaps Porzingis and his mystery illness. (HOUR 2) On today's Three Point Stance: Andy believes the Patriots are being overrated by fans and media members alike, Fitzy urges fans to avoid believing "hot takes" about the Celtics' ability to compete without Jayson Tatum, and Ted points out specific details about the Patriots' schedule that make him feel optimistic about the 2025 season. Plus, the guys react to the unveiling of the 2025 New England Patriots' schedule, and they establish their own "ceiling" and "floor" expectations for the what the team can accomplish based on the opponents they'll face this season. They also break down the position groups on the Patriots that have improved the most, and weigh whether those improvements are enough to make New England a playoff team in 2025, as some fans are predicting. (HOUR 3) Hart, Fitzy and Johnson examine the Celtics' ability to move the ball and create assists, an ability that was on-display in Game 5, and they discuss how important that skill is in the team's hopes of beating the Knicks in Games 6 and 7. Plus, NBC Sports Boston Patriots' insider Tom E. Curran joins the guys to discuss the optimism coming from Patriots' fans after the release of the 2025 schedule, share his honest assessment of how the team matches up with this season's opponents, and much more. (HOUR 4) Hart, Fitzy and Johnson continue their ongoing conversation on the Celtics-Knicks series, and they discuss their expectations for Luke Kornet moving forward, the absence of Kristaps Porzingis due to illness, and the overall impact of "big men" on this series in Games 6 and 7. Plus, on the heels of the Celtics' Game 5 victory over the Knicks, this week's Quiz with Stiz pits Hart against Fitzy in a trivia challenge about the 2025 Boston Celtics. They also react to Pablo Torre's most recent report about the controversial Bill Belichick-Jordon Hudson.

NBC Sports Boston Patriots' insider Tom E. Curran joined WEEI Afternoons with Hart, Fitzy and Johnson to discuss the optimism coming from Patriots' fans after the release of the 2025 schedule, share his honest assessment of how the team matches up with this season's opponents, and much more.

Hart, Fitzy and Johnson examine the Celtics' ability to move the ball and create assists, an ability that was on-display in Game 5, and they discuss how important that skill is in the team's hopes of beating the Knicks in Games 6 and 7. Plus, NBC Sports Boston Patriots' insider Tom E. Curran joins the guys to discuss the optimism coming from Patriots' fans after the release of the 2025 schedule, share his honest assessment of how the team matches up with this season's opponents, and much more.

NBC Sports Boston's Tom E. Curran thinks the Celtics are playing lazy. The Patriots were not in on George Pickens, and Bill Belichick has continued to taint his legacy.

Jones and Keefe were joined by Tom E. Curran, of NBC Sports Boston, to discuss if the Celtics can be successful without Jayson Tatum, the upcoming release of the New England Patriots 2025 schedule, if this season's Pats team will be prominently featured on television, the George Pickens to Dallas trade and if the Patriots had interest in Pickens, the Patriots' running game, and Bill Belichick's future with UNC. The guys got back into the Celtics Game 4 loss and the C's offense without Tatum in the lineup. Finally, it's Keefer Madness.

NBC Sports Boston Patriots' insider Tom E. Curran joined WEEI Afternoons with Hart, Fitzy and Johnson to analyze the players chosen by the Patriots in the 2025 NFL Draft, discuss the trend of "Belichick-era" Patriots' players being let go from the team this offseason, and much more. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

NBC Sports Boston Patriots' insider Tom E. Curran joined WEEI Afternoons with Hart, Fitzy and Johnson to analyze the players chosen by the Patriots in the 2025 NFL Draft, discuss the trend of "Belichick-era" Patriots' players being let go from the team this offseason, and much more.

On today's Three Point Stance: Andy equates LeBron James' ability to win to that of Aaron Rodgers, Fitzy shares his excitement for the Drake Maye-Stefon Diggs connection, and Ted offers his support for Red Sox OF Jarren Duran. Plus, NBC Sports Boston Patriots' insider Tom E. Curran joins the guys to analyze the players chosen by the Patriots in the 2025 NFL Draft, discuss the trend of "Belichick-era" Patriots' players being let go from the team this offseason, and much more.

(HOUR 1) Hart and Fitzy review comments made by Patriots' QB Drake Maye during his press conference on Thursday, as Maye discussed his experiences with Mike Vrabel, growing as a leader, and many other topics. Plus, the guys recap the Red Sox loss to the Toronto Blue Jays on Wednesday night, and they discuss how the team's bats and pitchers both managed to go cold when the game mattered most en route to the eventual collapse. They also continue their discussion of QB Drake Maye's press conference, as Maye addressed his relationship with returning OC Josh McDaniels. (HOUR 2) On today's Three Point Stance: Andy equates LeBron James' ability to win to that of Aaron Rodgers, Fitzy shares his excitement for the Drake Maye-Stefon Diggs connection, and Ted offers his support for Red Sox OF Jarren Duran. Plus, NBC Sports Boston Patriots' insider Tom E. Curran joins the guys to analyze the players chosen by the Patriots in the 2025 NFL Draft, discuss the trend of "Belichick-era" Patriots' players being let go from the team this offseason, and much more. (HOUR 3) Hart, Fitzy and Johnson analyze each of the members of the Patriots' 2025 draft class, and they debate which Pats' rookies have the best chances to start games for the team this upcoming season. Plus, the guys react to the latest headlines related to Bill Belichick and Jordon Hudson, including Hudson's robust real estate portfolio, exchanges in Instagram comments involving Belichick family members, and much more. They also hear from Patriots' fans, who offer their support, and condemnation, of Belichick's personal antics. (HOUR 4) Hart, Fitzy and Johnson discuss the ongoing trials and tribulations happening in Bill Belichick's personal life, and they discuss whether Belichick's life away from football will impact his ability to lead the UNC football program. Plus, the guys react to a clip of Boston Celtics' players answering the viral "man vs. gorilla" question, and Andy and Fitzy battle in a "Quiz with Stiz" trivia competition about famous relationships. They also discuss their favorite movies of all-time, and the new movies they're most excited to see, on today's Odds and Ends.

Tom E. Curran thinks Will Campbell was a reach at pick 4 but addressed a key need. The receiver room may be overcrowded now with new additions Stefon Diggs and Kyle Williams.

Jones and Keefe were joined by Tom E. Curran, of NBC Sports Boston, to discuss what he liked about the Patriots draft and how much the team has improved. The guys continued to talk about the Patriots and their biggest remaining needs to address. Finally, it's Keefer Madness.

NBC Sports Boston Patriots' insider Tom E. Curran joined WEEI Afternoons with Hart, Fitzy and Johnson to share his most recent insights on the Patriots' game plan for the 2025 NFL Draft, discuss the likelihood of the team making a trade during the draft, address Eliot Wolf's role in the draft process and with the organization moving forward, and much more.

Andy Hart and Ted Johnson are broadcasting live from Green Bay ahead of the 2025 NFL Draft, and the guys open the show reacting to Thursday afternoon's Red Sox-Mariners game. Plus, on today's special NFL draft edition of Three Point Stance: Ted asserts that Mike Vrabel and the Patriots can inspire hope within the fanbase with their performance in the draft, and Andy is impressed by the reach and power of the National Football League as he experiences the draft atmosphere in Green Bay. Also, NBC Sports Boston Patriots' insider Tom E. Curran joins the guys to share his most recent insights on the Patriots' game plan for the 2025 NFL Draft, discuss the likelihood of the team making a trade during the draft, address Eliot Wolf's role in the draft process and with the organization moving forward, and much more.

(HOUR 1) Andy Hart and Ted Johnson are broadcasting live from Green Bay ahead of the 2025 NFL Draft, and the guys open the show reacting to Thursday afternoon's Red Sox-Mariners game. Plus, on today's special NFL draft edition of Three Point Stance: Ted asserts that Mike Vrabel and the Patriots can inspire hope within the fanbase with their performance in the draft, and Andy is impressed by the reach and power of the National Football League as he experiences the draft atmosphere in Green Bay. Also, NBC Sports Boston Patriots' insider Tom E. Curran joins the guys to share his most recent insights on the Patriots' game plan for the 2025 NFL Draft, discuss the likelihood of the team making a trade during the draft, address Eliot Wolf's role in the draft process and with the organization moving forward, and much more. (HOUR 2) Andy Hart and Ted Johnson react to OL prospect Will Campbell's comments ahead of the 2025 NFL Draft, and they discuss how Campbell has been winning over fans in New England in recent days. Plus, the guys hear from Patriots' fans in the hours leading up to the 2025 NFL Draft, each of whom advocates for the team to choose Will Campbell, Ashton Jeanty, Tyler Warren and other top prospects. They also recap the Celtics' Game 2 victory over the Orlando Magic, as Boston found their scoring form despite not having Jayson Tatum in the lineup. (HOUR 3) Alongside Andy Hart, Ted Johnson details the illustrious history of the NFL Draft, highlighting the key moments in its near-century existence in the hours leading up to the 2025 edition. Plus, Hart, Fitzy and Johnson debate Andy's "most likely" NFL Draft scenarios for the New England Patriots and the rest of the league, including Will Campbell being a Pro Bowl tackle, a QB drafted this year winning a Super Bowl, and countless others. They also make their final picks and predictions for the draft on today's Odds and Ends.

Jones and Keefe were joined by Tom E. Curran, of NBC Sports Boston, to discuss the Patriots, the Patriots options at #4, and the future of the Patriots roster. The guys also talked about the report from Nick "Fitzy" Stevens on the latest rumors around Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver A.J. Brown. Finally, it's Keefer Madness.

NBC Sports Boston's Tom E. Curran joined Jones and Keefe to discuss which teams are looking to move up in the NFL Draft, which player Drake Maye would want the most at #4, if LSU's Will Campbell is the obviously choice at #4, the latest on the status of wide receiver Stefon Diggs, the trade value of wide receiver Kayshon Boutte, and the future of the Patriots roster.

(00:00) Zolak and Bertrand kick off the show by reacting to Tom E. Curran explaining why the Patriots need to hit on at least 5 players in this year’s draft or else they will risk prolonged mediocrity. (13:58) Zo and Beetle predict and discuss what the Patriots want from this draft and Beetle says he thinks the Pats trading the #4 picks isn’t out of the question yet. (24:51) The crew continues with more draft talk and grab your calls on who is the right choice for the Patriots and if they should trade down to get more out of the first round. (34:51) The crew finishes the hour by reacting to the Red Sox 1-0 win over the Tampa Bay Rays for the series victory on the road before heading back home to Boston.

NBC Sports Boston Patriots' insider Tom E. Curran joined WEEI Afternoons with Hart, Fitzy and Johnson to sort through the many Patriots draft rumors involving Will Campbell, Abdul Carter, Ashton Jeanty and other top prospects, discuss the possibility of the team trading for Raiders LT Kolton Miller, and much more.

On today's Three Point Stance: Hart believes the "runway has been cleared" for Jayson Tatum to take his game to the next level this postseason, Fitzy advocates for the Patriots to engage in trade talks with the Raiders for LT Kolton Miller, and Ted agrees with Chris Simms' assessment of draft prospect Will Campbell. Plus, NBC Sports Boston Patriots' insider Tom E. Curran joins the guys to sort through the many Patriots draft rumors involving Will Campbell, Abdul Carter, Ashton Jeanty and other top prospects, discuss the possibility of the team trading for Raiders LT Kolton Miller, and much more.

(HOUR 1) Hart and Fitzy recap the third and final game of the Red Sox series on the road against the Tampa Bay Rays, and they break down how the team was able to rebound to win the series after suffering a demoralizing defeat in Game 1. Plus, NESN Bruins analyst Andrew Raycroft joins the guys to react to a recent report that slammed former Bruins' head coach Jim Montgomery, summarize Boston's 2024-25 campaign and the dominance displayed by David Pastrnak, address Jeremy Swayman's expectations for next season, and much more. They also react to Kristaps Porzingis' comments about the advice he's given to Jaylen Brown about dealing with injuries, as both players prepare for a playoff run with the Celtics. (HOUR 2) On today's Three Point Stance: Hart believes the "runway has been cleared" for Jayson Tatum to take his game to the next level this postseason, Fitzy advocates for the Patriots to engage in trade talks with the Raiders for LT Kolton Miller, and Ted agrees with Chris Simms' assessment of draft prospect Will Campbell. Plus, NBC Sports Boston Patriots' insider Tom E. Curran joins the guys to sort through the many Patriots draft rumors involving Will Campbell, Abdul Carter, Ashton Jeanty and other top prospects, discuss the possibility of the team trading for Raiders LT Kolton Miller, and much more. (HOUR 3) Hart, Fitzy and Johnson react to a rumor coming out of Las Vegas that the Raiders and LT Kolton Miller have yet to start dialogue on a contract extension, and they discuss why Josh McDaniels and the Patriots may choose to pursue a trade for the player if the sides cannot find common ground. Plus, the guys explore potential trade packages the Patriots could offer the Raiders in exchange for LT Kolton Miller. They also react to comments from QB Aaron Rodgers, who spoke candidly about his future in an appearance on The Pat McAfee Show. They also dive into a piece in The Boston Globe in which Bruins' front office personnel spoke negatively about former head coach Jim Montgomery. (HOUR 4) Hart, Fitzy and Johnson check in on the progress of top Red Sox prospect Roman Anthony with Triple A Worcester, and they discuss where Anthony may fit on the big club as Boston's offense continues to sputter. Plus, on this week's Quiz with Stiz, Andy Hart and Nick "Fitzy" Stevens battle in a trivia competitions about famous Jordans. They also tip their cap to Lee Corso on Odds and Ends, as the long-time "College Gameday" staple has announced his retirement.

NBC Sports Boston Patriots' insider Tom E. Curran joined WEEI Afternoons with Hart, Fitzy and Johnson to sort through the many Patriots draft rumors involving Will Campbell, Abdul Carter, Ashton Jeanty, and other top prospects, discuss the possibility of the team trading for Raiders LT Kolton Miller, and much more. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tom E. Curran thinks Adam Vinatieri belongs in the Patriots Hall of Fame. He also says Abdul Carter has some character questions. Curran is curious how aggressive the Patriots will be in seeking draft day trades.

Jones and Keefe were joined by Tom E. Curran, of NBC Sports Boston, to discuss the nominees for the 2025 New England Patriots Hall of Fame induction, if Abdul Carter is a can't-miss pick if available at #4, realistic expectations for this season's Patriots team, and today's pre-draft press conference with head coach Mike Vrabel. Before this edition of Keefer Madness, the guys got back into the struggles of the Red Sox.

Penn State tight end Tyler Warren joins Tom E. Curran to share which players he models his game after, the idea of playing for the Patriots, and his take on Drake Maye. Later, Boise State running back Ashton Jeanty joins Phil Perry to reflect on his college career and weigh in on the Emmitt Smith comparisons.3:00 - Tyler Warren interview 14:00 - Ashton Jeanty interview WATCH every episode of the Patriots Talk podcast on YouTubeFollow NBC Sports Boston:NBCSportsBoston.comX @NBCSpatriotsFacebookInstagramTikTok

Three point stance. Fitzy: What are the Patriots looking at. What does Bedard know about their draft plans? Ted: Bill Belichick's book. What is going on with Kraft and Belichick right now? Apparently, Bill did not mention Kraft once in his book... interesting. Mego: I went out last night. Trendy restaurant. Cocktail bar. Reservations for bar seats? What is going on in this city? Fitzy responds, these rules are very silly. What is with bar seat reservations? Bars should be first come first serve. Was the Dynasty documentary a Bill Belichick hit piece? He got framed. It was not flattering. Tom E Curran joins the show On trading down vs sticking to four. He thinks that the Patriots have to find a really good player who they can plug next to Drake Maye. On the Patriots defensive free agency class – what are they looking for on draft night? It's important to surround Drake Maye with great talent, so Tyler Warren may be a good pick. On the Vrabel speech tone: It is all about putting the team first. No more entitlement. On Bill not mentioning Robert in his book: What does it mean? Unpacking what Curran said

Tom E Curran joins the show On trading down vs sticking to four. He thinks that the Patriots have to find a really good player who they can plug next to Drake Maye. On the Patriots defensive free agency class – what are they looking for on draft night? It's important to surround Drake Maye with great talent, so Tyler Warren may be a good pick. On the Vrabel speech tone: It is all about putting the team first. No more entitlement. On Bill not mentioning Robert in his book What does it mean?

Tom E. Curran says Joe Milton III wanted to compete for the starting job, which would have been a distraction for the Patriots. Every team will give Travis Hunter a chance to play both sides of the ball.

Jones and Keefe were joined by Tom E. Curran, of NBC Sports Boston, to discuss the New England Patriots, their decision to trade quarterback Joe Milton III, if Travis Hunter could fall to the Patriots at the Draft, the Patriots other options at the Draft, and health of Penn State's Abdul Carter.  Finally, it's the latest edition of Keefer Madness.

NBC Sports Boston Patriots' insider Tom E. Curran joined WEEI Afternoons with Hart, Fitzy and Johnson to explain the Patriots' choice to trade QB Joe Milton at this current juncture of the offseason, discuss the Patriots' internal expectations for the 2025 season in comparison to Robert Kraft's comments made at the NFL Owners Meetings, and much more. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

NBC Sports Boston Patriots' insider Tom E. Curran joined WEEI Afternoons with Hart, Fitzy and Johnson to explain the Patriots' choice to trade QB Joe Milton at this current juncture of the offseason, discuss the Patriots' internal expectations for the 2025 season in comparison to Robert Kraft's comments made at the NFL Owners Meetings, and much more.

Hart, Fitzy and Johnson break down two convincing performances from the Boston Red Sox in their series against the Baltimore Orioles, and they discuss how Rafael Devers and the rest of the team changed the narrative about their season in a 24-hour span. Plus, NBC Sports Boston Patriots' insider Tom E. Curran joins the guys to explain the Patriots' choice to trade QB Joe Milton at this current juncture of the offseason, discuss the Patriots' internal expectations for the 2025 season in comparison to Robert Kraft's comments made at the NFL Owners Meetings, and much more.

(HOUR 1) Hart, Fitzy and Johnson break down two convincing performances from the Boston Red Sox in their series against the Baltimore Orioles, and they discuss how Rafael Devers and the rest of the team changed the narrative about their season in a 24-hour span. Plus, NBC Sports Boston Patriots' insider Tom E. Curran joins the guys to explain the Patriots' choice to trade QB Joe Milton at this current juncture of the offseason, discuss the Patriots' internal expectations for the 2025 season in comparison to Robert Kraft's comments made at the NFL Owners Meetings, and much more. (HOUR 2) Hart, Fitzy and Johnson discuss the Patriots' choice to trade backup QB Joe Milton to the Dallas Cowboys for a fifth-round draft pick, and they debate the role that incumbent starting QB Drake Maye may, or may not, have played in the team's choice to move Milton. Plus, the guys hear from Patriots' fans, all of whom sound off on the team, and incumbent QB Drake Maye, in the wake of the trade that sent QB Joe Milton to the Dallas Cowboys. They also remember the legendary life and career of Val Kilmer, as the actor passed away this week at the age of 65.

(00:00) Zolak and Bertrand kick off the show by reacting to Greg Bedard saying Robert Kraft should step down on Felger & Mazz. (11:00) We discuss Tom E. Curran saying he doesn’t think it’s time for Kraft to step down. (23:00) The guys check-in on the Celtics and their outlook as the season winds down. (30:30) We finish the final hour with Celtics HC Joe Mazzulla joining the show to discuss his team’s recent domination on the road and winning coach of the month.

(00:00) Zolak and Bertrand react to Albert Breer continuing to play down the likelihood of Travis Hunter or Abdul Carter landing in New England. (6:00) We touch on Greg Bedard saying the Patriots should trade down if they can’t land Travis Hunter. (20:00) The crew goes back and forth on Phil Perry and Tom E. Curran advocated for the Patriots to take Will Campbell at 4. (28:20) We finish the hour by touching on Julian Edelman’s advice for Drake Maye and Ryan Clark saying the sky's the limit for him.

NBC Sports Boston's Tom E. Curran joins the show in Palm Beach to recap what we learned from Mike Vrabel and Robert Kraft at the NFL owners meetings. And did Eliot Wolf finally admit he's not making the draft picks? Pats Interference Brought to you by....

Jones and Keefe were joined by Tom E. Curran, of NBC Sports Boston, to set the scene from the NFL League Meetings in Florida, Robert Kraft's meeting with the media, the Patriots' history of spending, and Bill Parcells' induction into the Patriots Hall of Fame. The guys continued to discuss Robert Kraft's comments on spending. Finally, it's Keefer Madness.

Tom E. Curran, of NBC Sports Boston, joined Jones and Keefe to set the scene from the NFL League Meetings in Florida, Robert Kraft's meeting with the media, the Patriots' foundational pieces, Kraft's history of spending, and Bill Parcells' induction into the Patriots Hall of Fame.

Tom E. Curran and Phil Perry share their thoughts on the Patriots' 3-year, $69M deal with Stefon Diggs. They dive into how this move influences the team's No. 4 draft pick and what would define a successful season for Diggs in the year ahead.2:00 - How does Diggs signing impact the Patriots' draft strategy?11:00 - What would a successful season look like for Diggs?14:00 - Concern level for Diggs' in the huddle27:00 - Why signing Diggs was the right move  WATCH every episode of the Patriots Talk podcast on YouTubeFollow NBC Sports Boston:NBCSportsBoston.comX @NBCSpatriotsFacebookInstagramTikTok