Tom Curran’s Patriots Talk Podcast

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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Phil Perry, Tom Curran, Albert Breer, and Tom Giles react to the Patriots trading up to draft OT Caleb Lomu out of Utah. They break down what they like about the move, what Lomu brings to the team and what it could mean for Will Campbell’s future. Plus, they cover the latest on Mike Vrabel and what the next two days could hold for New England.

00:00 Reaction to drafting Caleb Lomu

08:00 The latest with Mike Vrabel

12:15 Eagles clearly moving on from AJ Brown?

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Tom E. Curran and Phil Perry break down Mike Vrabel's first meeting with the media since the Diana Russini story broke. Plus, with reports swirling that AJ Brown is "likely to be a Patriot," the guys discuss if New England is overcommitting to the star WR. Who holds the leverage: the Eagles or the Patriots? And if a deal gets done, who is the odd man out in the wide receiver room?

00:00 Mike Vrabel Addresses the Media 

12:15  Schefter Report on AJ Brown "Likely to be a Patriot"

18:00 Have the Patriots overcommitted to AJ Brown?

24:35  Will Kayshon Boutte be traded?

32:45 What’s your Grandpa name?

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