Tom Curran’s Patriots Talk Podcast

Phil Perry, Tom Giles and Albert Breer break down the Patriots’ 2026 schedule immediately after its release. How difficult does this season look for the Patriots? They discuss predictions, challenging road games and how this season could differ from last year.

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Tom E. Curran and Phil Perry get together to discuss all of the offseason stories that surround the New England Patriots. They hit on the latest from the Mike Vrabel-Dianna Russini story after more videos were released of them two together on a boat. They wonder where this story ends, and could it end with Mike Vrabel not coaching for the Patriots in 2026. Stefon Diggs was also found not guilty on assault and strangulation charges. Shortly after, he took to Instagram where he pleaded his case to be back in the NFL. Tom and Phil discuss if he could come back to New England and where else might be a good destination for the veteran receiver. The guys also hit on the latest with A.J. Brown after Adam Schefter reiterated that a trade would likely include a 2028 first-round pick from the Patriots.

0:00 - Finding connections between the 2026 Patriots & 2026 Celtics

8:46 - Wondering how the Vrabel-Russini situation ends

21:16 - What’s next for Stefon Diggs after being found not guilty

26:49 - Are Patriots still on track to land A.J. Brown?

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Tom Curran is joined by Steve Palazzolo of The 33rd Team to break down the New England Patriots' 2026 NFL Draft class. Which picks did Steve love, and where did the front office take a gamble? Plus, we dive into the AJ Brown trade rumors and how adding a true WR1 changes the ceiling for this offense, Finally, we look around the AFC to see which rivals got stronger and debate the power dynamic between Mike Vrabel and Eliot Wolf in the draft room.

00:00 - Steve Palazzolo’s favorite picks from the Patriots' draft

09:00 - How A.J. Brown could change the Patriots’ offense

13:00 - AFC East Draft Grades

16:30 - Vrabel vs. Wolf: Whose fingerprints are on this draft?

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Phil Perry joined Tom E. Curran to evaluate the Patriots 2026 draft class. They dive into some of New England’s early picks, like OT Caleb Lomu, EDGE Gabe Jacas and TE Eli Raridon. They wonder if Lomu was the “best player available” at No. 28, like Mike Vrabel said he wanted. They answer who they expect to have the most impact in 2026. Did this feel like a Vrabel draft or an Eliot Wolf draft, and how much did Vrabel’s absence affect the team on Day 3?

Plus, Phil Perry hands out his draft superlatives!

0:00 - Evaluating Patriots 2026 draft class

6:03 - Which Patriot rookie is expected to have the biggest impact in 2026?

9:09 - Why did Patriots pick OT Caleb Lomu with their 1st-round pick?

15:25 - Phil’s Patriots draft superlatives

21:19 - Was this draft a sign that A.J. Brown is coming to New England?

22:33 - Effect of Mike Vrabel’s absence in Day 3 of the draft

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Tom Curran, Phil Perry, and Albert Breer react to the Patriots’ moves on Day 2 of the NFL Draft, including the decision to trade up for Gabe Jacas, selecting tight end Eli Raridon in the third round and what Day 3 could look like without Mike Vrabel.

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