Tom Curran and Phil Perry react to the Patriots selecting DT Christian Barmore and DE Ronnie Perkins during day 2 of the 2021 NFL Draft. How much has the Patriots’ defense improved this offseason?

1:00-How much has the Patriots’ front-seven improved?

2:30-What can we expect from Christian Barmore in year 1?

5:30-Why taking a swing on Barmore is a good move by the Patriots

7:30-What role will Ronnie Perkins have?

11:00-What will the Patriots do on day 3 of the draft?

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Tom Curran and Phil Perry react to the Patriots selecting Mac Jones with the 15th overall pick in the NFL Draft. Did the Patriots prefer Jones over Fields? Also, what are the Patriots’ needs in the next rounds?

1:00-Like, love, or hate the Mac Jones pick?

4:00-Will the Patriots regret not moving up for Justin Fields?

9:00-Jim Nagy compares Mac Jones to Tom Brady

11:30-Did the Patriots think they had a shot at Mac Jones at #15?

16:00-Is Mac Jones the Week 1 starter?

18:00-What are the Patriots needs in rounds 2 & 3?

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Tom Curran is joined by Patriots Hall of Famer Rodney Harrison to discuss New England's strategy heading into the draft. After that, Tom talks with Raynham, Mass. product and Northwestern University linebacker Blake Gallagher to talk about the challenges of his senior year and his expectations for the draft.

2:10 - Rodney Harrison joins the podcast to circle back to his past take on Cam Newton. He also explains why the Patriots' priority should be acquiring Jimmy Garoppolo.

5:10 - Harrison talks about some of his favorite players on both sides of the ball in the upcoming draft.

8:50 - Does Rodney think Julian Edelman belongs in the Hall of Fame?

12:16 - Tom is joined by Massachusetts native Blake Gallagher, who played linebacker all four seasons at Northwestern University. Gallagher discusses what the past year of his life has been like as a senior college football player.

21:30 - Gallagher talks about the local support he's had from his Raynham community and spotlights some of the key players who stand out to him as the draft approaches.

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Tom Curran talks with former NFL GM Thomas Dimitroff about the Patriots’ draft approach and whether the Patriots will be willing to pay the price to move up for a QB.

1:15 - Thomas Dimitroff on how the Patriots build their draft board

5:00 - Why Patriots' draft picks don't always match national grades and 'Big Boards'

10:00 - Will five QBs really be selected in the Top 10 picks?

13:45 - How will the Patriots approach their pick and can they trade up from the 15th pick?

19:45 - What the final 24 hours are like for a GM on draft day

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Tom Curran gives an in-depth explanation of Bill Belichick and the Patriots' 'stacks' drafting system. Later, he's joined by Phil Perry to discuss the depth of this year's draft class, New England's past picks and what optional OTAs might look like this season.

0:40 - After hearing some draft comments from Michael Lombardi, Tom recalls and unpacks a past discussion with Bill Belichick about the Patriots unique draft strategy.

11:51 - Phil Perry joins Tom to talk about Lombardi's comments about the Patriots strategy.

20:45 - What are the 1A and 1B groups of top-tier players in the upcoming NFL Draft?

25:00 - Tom looks back at where prominent Patriots players were taken in mock drafts compared to where they were drafted in the real thing.

28:56 - Will players use the pandemic as an excuse to skip voluntary OTAs this season? Tom and Phil discuss the potential repercussions if this does occur.

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Tom Curran and Phil Perry react to Bill Belichick’s press conference, and break down what his answers might mean for the Patriots draft strategy.

1:00-After listening to Belichick, is Trey Lance a realistic option?

3:00-Are the Patriots willing to adapt their style for a new QB?

8:00-Would Belichick rather have Justin Fields or Mac Jones?

10:30-How does Bill feel about the price tag of moving up in the draft?

20:30-Belichick on the difficulty of scouting this year

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Tom Curran and Phil Perry react to Julian Edelman retiring and discuss some of their favorite moments from his career. How will the Patriots be able to fill his void on offense?

2:00-Why Julian Edelman decided to retire now

6:00-Highlighting some of the best moments from Edelman

21:30-Who replaces Edelman’s role on the offense?

35:00-Will the Patriots draft defense at 15?

46:00-Tom & Phil fight over whether Patriots should move up in the draft for a QB

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Tom Curran and Phil Perry discuss why it’s unlikely the Patriots move up in the draft for a QB. Also, legendary NFL throwing coach Tom House explains why he expects Cam Newton to be a more accurate passer this season.

1:00-Would the Patriots really move up to get Fields or Lance at #4?

13:30-Interview with QB throwing coach Tom House

17:30-Can passing accuracy be taught?

20:00-House on why he expects a better Cam Newton in 2021

25:00-House on the mechanics of Jarrett Stidham

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Tom Curran and Phil Perry debate whether the Patriots should make Teddy Bridgewater their starting QB next season. Joe Person, Panthers Insider for The Athletic, joins to explain why the Panthers chose Darnold over Teddy.

2:00-Joe Person on why the Panthers moved on from Teddy Bridgewater

7:30-Is Teddy Bridgewater better than Jimmy G?

15:30-Would Teddy Bridgewater be a good fit for the Patriots?

20:00-Do you need a star QB to win in the NFL?

24:00-Do Belichick & Kraft have the patience to develop a young QB?

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Tom Curran and Phil Perry react to Robert Kraft’s conference call where he addressed the Patriots free agency spending, and his optimism for the upcoming season.

2:00-Are the Patriots lucky for bottoming out last season?

7:00-Robert Kraft makes it clear you can’t build a team every year in free agency

11:00-What did Kraft mean by saying he’s seen a different approach to the draft this year?

20:00-Is Cam/Stidham going to be the game plan at QB this year?

22:00-Did Robert Kraft put Bill Belichick on notice?

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