Quick Slants

Tom E. Curran explains why the Patriots organization needs to be brutally honest with itself after a rough start to the post-Bill Belichick era.

Despite Carolina’s record, the Patriots could learn something from how the Panthers have played their last five games, says Tom E. Curran.

Tom E Curran admits he was wrong to say the Patriots should have traded down in the 2024 NFL Draft rather than select QB Drake Maye with the No. 3 pick.

Tom E. Curran explains on “Quick Slants” why the Patriots’ final five games are important after an ugly loss in Miami.

Tom E. Curran gives his take on the Patriots’ trade deadline activity and what it means going forward.

Kayshon Boutte called out the Patriots’ offensive approach after Sunday’s game, but Tom E. Curran has no issue with the wide receiver’s comments.

Tom E. Curran explains why it’s time for the Patriots’ doom-and-gloomers to take a deep breath and understand it’s going to take time for the team to get back to a championship level.

Tom E. Curran explains why Ja’Whaun Bentley’s injury is a huge setback for the Patriots defense entering Week 3 vs. the Jets.

Can the Patriots sustain winning on the margins? Tom E. Curran shared his thoughts on whether New England can string more victories together on “Quick Slants.”

Tom E. Curran believes the Patriots should have vetted Chukwuma Okorafor out more to assure he was OK with playing left tackle after playing on the right side all last season.

Tom E. Curran shares his thoughts on the Patriots’ draft strategy and explains what he liked about Eliot Wolf and Co.’s approach.

Tom E. Curran responds to the current buzz around J.J. McCarthy, starting that the Patriots’ situation around a QB like the Michigan product will determine the signal-caller’s success.

Should Drake Maye, Jayden Daniels, or J.J. McCarthy be the Patriots’ pick at No. 3 overall? Tom E. Curran weighs in on the potentially franchise-altering decision.

Tom E. Curran explains on “Quick Slants” why it’s imperative for the Patriots to land a talented X receiver in this year’s NFL Draft

Tom E. Curran explains on the latest “Quick Slants” that Eliot Wolf and the Patriots need to find “magnets” who make talented players want to play in New England.

Tom E. Curran argues on the latest “Quick Slants” for why Patriots de facto GM Eliot Wolf should trade down in the 2024 NFL Draft rather than playing it safe with a QB at No. 3.

Tom E. Curran argues for why the Patriots prioritizing their own free agents thus far has been the right move.

What does the ideal QB room look like for New England in 2024? Tom E. Curran and Phil Perry discussed on a new “Quick Slants.”

Tom E. Curran breaks down how Jerod Mayo has a unique opportunity to lead the Patriots into a new era thanks to a blank slate.

Patriots defensive line coach DeMarcus Covington is a strong candidate for the team’s vacant defensive coordinator job and “would be the right choice,” says our Phil Perry.