Tom Curran’s Patriots Talk Podcast

*Today's podcast was recorded before reports that the Patriots have hired Josh McDaniels as their next OC came out.*Tom E. Curran sits down with Phil Perry to discuss the Patriots next offensive coordinator, and what their priorities should be in free agency and the NFL Draft. Later, Tom sits down with Brian Hoyer to discuss the key qualities that make up a great offensive coordinator. Plus, Tom and Brian discuss the final four teams left in the NFL Playoffs and what separates them from the rest of the league.  00:10: Tom E. Curran details latest report that the Patriots have hired Josh McDaniels as their next OC.____________________________________________________________________2:00: Tom and Phil weigh in on the Patriots top 5 offensive coordinator candidates, including the leading candidate, Josh McDaniels7:30: What position should the Patriots go after with the No. 4 pick19:30: Brian Hoyer Interview: 3 qualities that make a great offensive coordinator35:00: Common denominator for the final 4 NFL teams left in the playoffs39:00: Are the Commanders a good comp for the Patriots right now?  WATCH every episode of the Patriots Talk podcast on YouTubeFollow NBC Sports Boston:NBCSportsBoston.comX @NBCSpatriotsFacebookInstagramTikTok

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