Are the Patriots truly better than last year? Yes, and here are six reasons why
There is optimism surrounding the Patriots heading into the 2025 NFL season. Is it warranted, or too early to tell? Tom Curran lays out his six reasons the Patriots will be better in 2025. Phil Perry joins to give his take on how optimistic Patriots fans should be.5:00 - Reasons to be optimistic? Or is it too early to tell? 7:30 - Six reasons the Patriots are truly better than last year 12:30 - Impact of the defensive front-seven 19:00 - Can the Patriots have a shutdown secondary? 22:30 - Patriots got a breezy schedule
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Patriots offseason grades: Which positions improved? Which didn’t?
Tom Curran and Phil Perry go position by position and give their offseason grades spot by spot. 1:30-QB grades 3:30-RB grades 6:00-TE grades 9:00-WR grades 12:30-Tackle grades 14:40-Guard/Center grades 19:00-Defensive grades
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Stefon Diggs responds to viral boat video, Gonzalez and Chism continue to standout at mini-camp
Tom E. Curran and Phil Perry are bringing you the latest from the second day of Patriots mini-camp. We hear from Stefon Diggs about his viral video over memorial day weekend. Plus Mike Vrabel has a lot of good things to say about undrafted rookie Efton Chism. 00:32: Stefon Diggs addresses viral boat video in Miami over memorial day weekend4:30: Should Patriots be concerned about Stefon Diggs being a distraction this season?7:20: Stefon Diggs 'making it clear' that he's ready to do a lot.12:30: Defense had a day at mini-camp! Phil Perry recounts Christian Gonzalez's play of the day (or even the Spring). 13:30: Uneven day for Drake Maye and the Patriots offense20:10: Why Phil Perry would make a trade for Terry McLaurin25:30: Early predictions: Efton Chism will make the Patriots roster
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Drake Maye discusses the year two leadership jump
Tom Curran and Phil Perry report live from Day 1 of Patriots mandatory minicamp. They discuss whether Drake Maye is ready to be the vocal leader the Patriots need this season, and debate what the expectations should be for the QB in his second season. 1:00-Is Drake Maye ready to be the vocal leader for the Patriots 5:30-What should be the expectations for Drake? 8:45-Takeaways from Day 1 of minicamp practice
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Chris Simms is OPTIMISTIC Drake Maye can take it to the next level in 2025
Tom Curran welcomes in Chris Simms of NBC Sports to debate his recent QB tier rankings ahead of the 2025 NFL season and share his thoughts on Drake Maye ahead of his sophomore year. Then, Phil Perry joins to react to Simms’ QB rankings and discuss the potential for breakout years from Ja’Lynn Polk and Cole Strange. 4:10- Chris Simms explains his reasoning for ranking Drake Maye in the bottom half of his list10:50- Why Simms is optimistic Maye will take a leap in development this year17:50- How great will the impact of Josh McDaniels be on Maye’s development?24:20- Phil reacts to Simms’ Drake Maye ranking28:20- Tom and Phil discuss the chances Ja’Lynn Polk and Cole Strange break out in 2025
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NBC Sports Boston Insiders Tom E. Curran and Phil Perry talk about the New England Patriots and the NFL. New episodes drop after each game and every Tuesday and Thursday.
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