Mike Vrabel talks free agency “aggression” at the combine

The NFL tampering period is finally here and the Patriots are busy making moves... just not the ones we were expecting. Tom Curran and Phil Perry break down everything we've seen from the team and around the league over the last 24 hours. 1:00- Was it a net benefit that the Patriots pivoted to shoring up the defense to start free agency?6:00- Breaking down the 'culture adds' that Mike Vrabel and company have signed so far10:55- Why Milton Williams, Harold Landry, Morgan Moses and Carlton Davis are solid additions23:30- Where does the team look now at wide receiver?27:20- Why the Justin Fields and Sam Darnold signings are great news for Patriots fans WATCH every episode of the Patriots Talk podcast on YouTubeFollow NBC Sports Boston:NBCSportsBoston.comX @NBCSpatriotsFacebookInstagramTikTok

Tom Curran and Phil Perry give immediate reaction to the moves around the NFL and discuss how it impacts the Patriots' offseason plans.  1:00-What are the Patriots getting in Harold Landry?5:00-Impact of not being able to get Ronnie Stanley14:00-Reaction to DK Metcalf and Davante Adams WATCH every episode of the Patriots Talk podcast on YouTubeFollow NBC Sports Boston:NBCSportsBoston.comX @NBCSpatriotsFacebookInstagramTikTok

Tom Curran talks with Phil Perry about the latest intel he’s got regarding Will Campbell playing tackle in the NFL. Later, they rank the Patriots needs and debate who they could target in free agency.1:00-Can Will Campbell play tackle at the next level in the NFL?19:00-Ranking the Patriots’ biggest needs24:00-Possible tackle help in free agency26:00-Exploring WR options in free agency WATCH every episode of the Patriots Talk podcast on YouTubeFollow NBC Sports Boston:NBCSportsBoston.comX @NBCSpatriotsFacebookInstagramTikTok

With NFL free agency a week away, Tom Curran and Phil Perry take a look at where the Patriots stand with some of the big names potentially hitting the market and where the team should look if it strikes out on some of its ‘Option A’ signings. 7:00- With the Bengals placing the franchise tag on Tee Higgins, what’re the next best options for the Pats at receiver?19:40- If free agency leaves the Patriots without a left tackle, is Will Campbell the right move at fourth overall?29:30- Or is Travis Hunter too good to pass up on, even if you still need a left tackle?34:15- Would a contender give you a serious haul to move up to take Hunter? WATCH every episode of the Patriots Talk podcast on YouTubeFollow NBC Sports Boston:NBCSportsBoston.comX @NBCSpatriotsFacebookInstagramTikTok

Phil Perry joins Tom Curran from the NFL Combine to share his insights from the week. They discuss Eliot Wolf's comments about having final say on the Patriots' roster decisions, as well as the team's plans for spending in free agency. They also addressed reports that the Patriots are not targeting wide receiver Tee Higgins in the offseason1:00 - Breaking down Eliot Wolf's comments on the roster and Ja'Lynn Polk 15:00 - Reacting to report that Patriots will not pursue Tee Higgins 29:00 - Will Patriots poor report card results impact free agency? WATCH every episode of the Patriots Talk podcast on YouTubeFollow NBC Sports Boston:NBCSportsBoston.comX @NBCSpatriotsFacebookInstagramTikTok

Tom Curran and Phil Perry react to Mike Vrabel’s press conference down at the NFL Combine in Indianapolis. 3:00-How close are the Patriots to being at ground zero?9:30-Vrabel talks free agency “aggression”14:30-Who is making the decisions? WATCH every episode of the Patriots Talk podcast on YouTubeFollow NBC Sports Boston:NBCSportsBoston.comX @NBCSpatriotsFacebookInstagramTikTok

Tom Curran and Phil Perry debate ALL the options for the Patriots at RB next season. 2:00-Is the Tee Higgins dream dead?5:00-RB a sneaky offseason priority for the Patriots12:30-Is drafting a RB the right move?23:30-Need for a third QB? WATCH every episode of the Patriots Talk podcast on YouTubeFollow NBC Sports Boston:NBCSportsBoston.comX @NBCSpatriotsFacebookInstagramTikTok

Tom Curran and Phil Perry take turns making their picks for which AFC QB situation 2025 free agents would want to play with. How do the Patriots convince free agents to come here? Later, STICK AROUND for Tom vs. Phil competing in a variety of events down at Super Bowl radio row...you may even see Matt Cassel!2:00-AFC QB/situation draft: Who do you want to play with in 2025 in you’re a FA?11:30-How do free agents feel about Mike Vrabel?16:00-How do you convince players to come here?27:30-Tom vs. Phil Super Bowl radio row athletic challenge WATCH every episode of the Patriots Talk podcast on YouTubeFollow NBC Sports Boston:NBCSportsBoston.comX @NBCSpatriotsFacebookInstagramTikTok

Tom Curran and Phil Perry react to the Eagles’ dominance in Super Bowl LIX and what the Patriots can learn for Philly’s roster building, plus why the QB GOAT debate is dead. Then, Tom is joined by The Athletic’s Mike Sando to debate who deserved to win NFL MVP this year: Josh Allen or Lamar Jackson. 1:00- What lessons should the Patriots learn from how the Eagles and Chiefs played in Super Bowl LIX?11:50- The Eagles’ Super Bowl victory shows the importance of depth-drafting for success in the NFL (and explains what went wrong for the Patriots!)25:30- Revisiting the GOAT QB debate after a disastrous night for Patrick Mahomes33:35- Mike Sando joins to debate Tom on the ‘correct’ way to think about MVP voting WATCH every episode of the Patriots Talk podcast on YouTubeFollow NBC Sports Boston:NBCSportsBoston.comX @NBCSpatriotsFacebookInstagramTikTok

That's a wrap down in New Orleans! Tom E. Curran and Phil Perry are bringing you a final episode of the Patriots Talks Podcast from Super Bowl LIX. They discuss some of their interview highlights from the week and preview the Patriots' upcoming season. Later, Tom is joined by Kyle Van Noy and Kyle Hamilton to discuss this year's Super Bowl, Van Noy's long career and answer a few questions from the 'Jumbo Gumbo' pot.00:30: Catching up with Phil Perry about his conversation with Drake Maye03:00: Curran gets animated when discussing the criticism around the Patriots hiring Josh McDaniels back as OC07:30: Phil Perry on why it won't be acceptable if the Patriots get under 6 wins in 20259:47: Kyle Van Noy and Kyle Hamilton join Tom, and Van Noy picks his winner for Super Bowl LIX12:12: Kyle Hamilton talks about looking up to Kyle Van Noy and the success he's had in the league16:00: Hamilton answers his dream Super Bowl Halftime performer, and the most memorable poster Kyle Van Noy had as a kid WATCH every episode of the Patriots Talk podcast on YouTubeFollow NBC Sports Boston:NBCSportsBoston.comX @NBCSpatriotsFacebookInstagramTikTok