After a quick detour to start the pod, Tom and Phil dive into the football talk! They discuss the latest in the A.J. Brown saga and what history tells us about the potential haul for the Patriots at picks No. 31 and No. 63. Plus, which prospects would Phil "run the card up" for if he were in the war room?

00:00 Random non-football talk

02:40 The latest in the A.J. Brown saga

03:30 Does taking a WR at No. 31 preclude an A.J. Brown trade?

06:00 Projecting the Patriots' wideout depth chart for 2027

11:30 Historic value: What to expect at No. 31 and No. 63

15:30  Mock Draft potpourri

24:00  "Run the card up" if THIS player is available

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Tom E. Curran and Phil Perry discuss the latest headlines surrounding Mike Vrabel and whether they could impact his coaching. They also react to Eliot Wolf’s pre-draft comments on the strength of this year’s draft class, the Patriots’ depth issues and A.J. Brown.

00:00 - Will recent Mike Vrabel headlines impact his coaching ability?

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Tom Curran and Phil Perry discuss what the Patriots’ 30 visits tell us about their strategy for the NFL Draft. They also debate what the top five storylines are for the team and discuss the logjam at the Patriots HOF.

00:00 Setting the table / Welcome Phil Perry

2:00  Patriots Top 30 Visits

13:55  Offensive Linemen

22:15 Wide Receivers

37:00 Curran's Top 5 Storylines

42:10 Patriots Hall of Fame Nominees 2026

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Tom Curran sits down with Albert Breer to discuss the evolution of the Patriots Draft strategy under Eliot Wolf,  as well as A.J. Brown and the contract of Christian Gonzalez. How do the Patriots currently matchup with the rest of the AFC?

00:00 Setting the table / Welcome Albert Breer 

01:00 Eliot Wolf's Impact on the Patriots' Draft Strategy 

09:00 The A.J. Brown Situation 

12:00 A.J. Brown's Injury History Implications 

17:15 New England vs. the AFC 

22:35 The Christian Gonzalez Situation

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Mike Vrabel spoke on a wide range of topics at the NFL Annual League Meetings, and Tom E. Curran and Phil Perry break down everything he had to say. They discuss his comments on A.J. Brown, the draft, the wide receiver room and much more.

00:00 - What can we take from Mike Vrabel's comments on A.J. Brown?

7:00 - Breaking down Mike Vrabel's comments on the WR room

10:00 - Are Patriots drafting for need or do they want the best player available?

19:00 - Mike Vrabel on need to improve in the run game

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Tom E. Curran breaks down Robert Kraft’s comments from the NFL League Meeting on Monday. Kraft took a look back at how he thought the Patriots did last season, and he took a look ahead to expectations for next season. He also discussed eventual contract extensions for Drake Maye and Christian Gonzalez, and he addressed the NFL’s push for 18-game seasons. Eliot Wolf also had a little tidbit on A.J. Brown on the Up And Adams Show. There’s not a lot of news regarding Brown, but no news isn’t necessarily a bad thing.

0:00 - Tom E. Curran on the latest news regarding A.J. Brown

4:06 - Looking back at last season & expectations for next season

6:58 - Drake Maye & Christian Gonzalez extension talk

8:36 - Talks about an 18-game NFL season

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We are less than a month away from the 2026 NFL Draft. Tom Curran and Phil Perry discuss the most pressing draft needs and break down some possible options for the Patriots. 

00:00 Draft isn’t loaded with stars, but it’s loaded with starters!

02:00 Is Edge/Linebacker the Patriots’ biggest need?

13:00 How should the Patriots address the offensive line?

22:00 Tom is all in on the idea of drafting a TE

35:30 Target a WR with the first-round pick?

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Tom Curran sits down with Mike Florio to break down a "wide-open" AFC—which team actually deserves to be the preseason favorite? Florio also shares the latest intel on the A.J. Brown trade rumors and whether the Patriots are the frontrunners to land him after June 1st. Finally, they dive into the logistics of an 18-game season and what it would take for the players to sign off.

00:00 Mike Florio joins the pod

01:30 Power Ranking the AFC: Who is the true favorite?

07:00 The latest intel on A.J. Brown

09:30 Are the Patriots the last team standing for A.J. Brown?

15:00 3 storylines to watch ahead of the NFL Owners' Meetings

23:00 How owners can sell players on an 18-game season

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Former Patriot Jason McCourty joins Tom to discuss how Drake Maye and the Patriots will handle higher expectations this season, why Kevin Byard and Romeo Doubs are strong additions and whether New England needs A.J. Brown to be a Super Bowl contender.

2:10 - How hard will it be for Patriots to deal with increased expectations?

7:00 - What will Kevin Byard and Romeo Doubs bring to New England?

12:00 - Do the Patriots NEED A.J. Brown?

19:30 - Reaction to a possible 18-game regular season

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Tom E. Curran and Phil Perry react to Eliot Wolf's press conference following the start of NFL free agency. They rank the Patriots' free agent signings so far, and they wonder if New England is leaving the light on for A.J. Brown.

00:00 Kevin Byard says it was New England or Chicago.

7:12 Tom and Phil rank the Patriots' free agency signings

10:46 Curran things the Patriots need a better running back to be a 'next level' offense

16:30 Do the Patriots have any true game-changers?

20:18 When will the Patriots stop considering trades? Eliot Wolf implies they're leaving the light on for A.J. Brown 

28:00 Eliot Wolf was asked about Christian Gonzalez' status with the Patriots - Tom and Phil break down the Patriots' approach to his contract

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