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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.

You can leave a question or comment for Tom or Phil on Twitter (@tomecurran - @PhilAPerry), or by leaving us a review on Apple podcasts.

74: Sifting through post-Collins trade spin; Malcolm Butler’s number history

Tom E. Curran and Phil Perry sort through the post-Jamie Collins trade news cycle, including deciphering reaction from Bill Belichick and Collins himself. Malcolm Butler offers his number history in ‘Hey, What’s Ya Number?’ And Perry gets a music education from Curran.

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75: Stick to sports? Belichick, Brady & Trump; Patriots news of the week

Tom E. Curran and Phil Perry assess a post-election Patriots media session that saw Bill Belichick and Tom Brady addressing their support for President-Elect Donald Trump. In ‘News Go,’ Curran and Perry run through the news of the week as it pertains to the Patriots. And one of the hosts is celebrating a birthday.

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76: Patriots leadership questions; defense in focus; Bennett’s fit

Tom E. Curran and Phil Perry look at if there’s a leadership void on the Patriots defense. Martellus Bennett’s fit with the Patriots is discussed. And Bennett, Julian Edelman, and Malcolm Mitchell are featured in ‘Hey! What’s Your Number?’

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77: Mayo on leadership, new generation of NFL players

A special episode of Quick Slants the podcast with guest Jerod Mayo, who talks with Tom E. Curran and Phil Perry about Alan Branch, Jabaal Sheard, the new generation of NFL players and their focus on social media, and more.

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78: Jets preview; Mayo recap; what happened to Revis?

Tom E. Curran and Phil Perry preview Sunday’s match up with the Jets. Curran, Perry, and Mike Giardi highlights some points from the Jerod Mayo episode. And a look at what happened to Darrelle Revis since leaving the Patriots.

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79: Memory Lane with Drew Bledsoe; Gronkowski’s future; Jeff Fisher

Tom E. Curran and Phil Perry discuss Curran’s interview with Drew Bledsoe, which can be heard on this podcast. Rob Gronkowski’s usage and future is another topic. This podcast was recorded before news of his impending back surgery. After ‘News: Go!’ Curran talks Jeff Fisher, head coach of the Rams.

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80: No love between Ravens and Patriots; Time to sit Martellus Bennett for a game or two?

The New England Patriots head into their final four games of the regular season against the team that has been in the crosshairs during the Bill Belichick era, the Baltimore Ravens.
Will Tom Brady and company look for revenge against the team that started the Deflategate saga? The game on Monday will be a critical outcome to the seedings in the AFC. Tom Curran talks about a not-so-friendly run-in he had with John Harbaugh.
Also, with Rob Gronkowski gone for the year and Martellus Bennett less than 100%, would it be in the teams' best interest to sit Bennett for a game or two to get ready for the postseason?
Plus, a couple of Tom Brady topics - the extremely popular "What's your number?" segment, and which of his 201 wins was the best one.
"Quick Slants" the podcast is presented by Papa Gino's.

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81: Who are the Top 5 most important offensive skill players?

Following a big win by the Patriots against the Ravens, Tom E. Curran and Phil Perry talk about where New England currently stands in the AFC in this week's episode of "Quick Slants the Podcast", presented by Papa Gino's.
Here is a rundown of Episode 81 of "Quick Slants The Podcast":
(2:10) Good reviews on iTunes
(4:35) Signature win over Baltimore Ravens
(7:00) Buying into the improved defense
(14:00) No Gronk, no problem...so far
(17:57) Top 5 Most Important Offensive players (besides Tom Brady)
(24:15) More reviews
(25:55) Breaking down the level of suck of Cyrus Jones
(31:05) Dak over TB12 for MVP?
(36:10) News, GO!
(41:35) Preview of Sunday in Denver
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82: Michael Floyd and "The Patriot Way"; Way too much Christmas Caroling

In this week's episode of Quick Slants The Podcast presented by Papa Gino's, Tom E. Curran and Phil Perry discuss the controversial pick-up of Michael Floyd. It seems like an expensive gamble to make at this point, according the the guys.
This topic leads into a discussion about "The Patriot Way" (12:57). What is it, and does a move like this go against it?
Other issues covered this week:
(19:30) A look at the Patriots Pro Bowl selections
(30:00) Curran defends himself against a Twitter follower
(38:15) 'What's Your Number?!?" with Dion Lewis & Jacoby Brissett
(40:50) Quick look ahead to Jets game
(42:15) Several painful minutes of Christmas caroling. Several.

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84: Ranking coaching openings for Patricia, McDaniels; Ty Law stories; awards

Tom E. Curran and Phil Perry rank the head coaching vacancies, as Matt Patricia and Josh McDaniels prepare to interview. Curran shares some stories from his days of covering Ty Law, his is in the final 15 for the Pro Football Hall of Fame. And a glance at the end-of-season awards.
3:50 Bye week rumination
7:10 Ranking NFL head coaching vacancies and judging fit for Patricia and McDaniels
43:45 Garoppolo talk
53:20 Ty Law story time
104:16 Awards

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