Quick Slants

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.

Tom E. Curran emphasizes the importance of the Patriots finding the right offensive coordinator and explains why they should consider a more experienced candidate.

On the latest “Quick Slants,” Tom E. Curran breaks down why it’s so hard for people in New England to move on from Bill Belichick.

Are the Patriots going to incite a bidding war for Bill Belichick at the end of the season? Tom E. Curran weighs in with his My Slant.

Tom E. Curran says Patriots quarterback Mac Jones is a “broken” player, but is there a way he can turn things around?

Which path is best for the Patriots in the first round of the 2024 NFL Draft? A trade down? Taking a QB? Tom E. Curran and Andrew Callahan debate on Quick Slants.

Patriots insider Tom E. Curran breaks down how drafting Mac Jones is Bill Belichick’s doing in the newest edition of “Quick Slants.”