6 Rings and Football Things

Mike Giardi joins WEEI Afternoons to break down the latest Patriots storylines. He explains why he believes Drake Maye has done his job better than Mike Vrabel to this point, and questions whether Stefon Diggs is truly showing signs of maturity.

Patriots offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels joins WEEI Afternoons to stress the importance of patience as the offense adapts to a new system. He breaks down how the run game can get on track with Drake Maye currently leading the team in rushing, and discusses the challenge of finding the right balance between efficiency and aggression.

Meghan Ottolini is joined by Taylor Kyles of CLNS Media to discuss expectations for Christian Gonzalez as he makes his long-awaited return from injury, the turnover problem from the Patriots, and the accountability (or lack thereof) from the Mike Vrabel era.

Time to turn over a fresh page (see what we did there?) after a mistake-filled self-defeat against the Steelers and start prepping for the Panthers this Sunday @ Gillette. @TheRealJonLyons joins @FitzyGFY to tidy up any last nuggets from Sunday, check in on Drake's progress, and help us figure out WTF is going on with Gonzo? Be sure to subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify & the Audacy app!

Hart, Fitzy, and Ted are joined by former Patriots QB Brian Hoyer to break down how Drake Maye is adjusting to Josh McDaniels’ offense, his development as a second-year QB, and the offense as a whole.

Hart and Fitzy are joined by Former NFL Player and Host of The Stinkin' Truth Podcast, Mark Schlereth, ahead of his Patriots/Panthers color commentary assignment in Week 4. Schlereth discusses what he's seen from Drake Maye and the Pats offense during his game preparation, and recounts what it was like to face off against Patriots Head Coach Mike Vabel and our very Ted Johnson.

Who was more responsible for the success of the Patriots during their double dynastic run: Tom Brady or Bill Belichick? Veteran New York Daily News sportswriter and former "Inside the NFL" panelist Gary Myers discusses and debates who deserves the most credit in the biggest bargument in New England and beyond in his new book, "Brady vs Belichick: The Dynasty Debate", available now at your local bo...

Patriots cornerback and team captain Marcus Jones joined Andy Hart and Nick "Fitzy" Stevens on WEEI Afternoons to discuss what went wrong in New England's Week 3 loss to the Steelers, what they need to fix moving forward, and more in an exclusive interview.

Drake Maye joins Andy Hart and Nick "Fitzy" Stevens on WEEI Afternoons to talk lessons from the Steelers loss, Efton Chism, Jayson Tatum, Roman Anthony, and more in an exclusive interview.

Fitzy and Hart break down the Patriots’ loss to the Steelers. Can the running backs improve their ball security? Drake Maye builds on his Week 2 performance and shows why he’s the guy moving forward. Plus, Hart dishes out his thumbs up and thumbs down.

The Patriots had a chance to do something they hadn’t done in nearly three years (45 games) Sunday afternoon against the Steelers: Win back-to-back games. Instead, they gave it away… literally, with five turnovers. Nick "Fitzy" Stevens and Andy Hart react to loss and explain why this is not the same as the disasters we have seen in years past.

The Patriots have a chance to do something they haven’t done since 2022 against the Steelers: win back-to-back games. Can they get it done? Meghan Ottolini joins Fitzy to discuss, then Andrew Fillipponi (@ThePoniExpress) of 93.7 The Fan in Pittsburgh previews the matchup from behind enemy lines in a jam-packed 6 Rings preview show!

Andrew Fillipponi (@ThePoniExpress) of 93.7 The Fan in Pittsburgh joins Nick "Fitzy" Stevens and Meghan Ottolini to preview Sunday’s matchup with the Steelers from the Pittsburgh side.

The Patriots haven't won back-to-back games since 2022. Can they end that drought Sunday against Aaron Rodgers and the Steelers? Meghan Ottolini joins Nick "Fitzy" Stevens to break down why the Patriots can beat Pittsburgh and what to watch for in Week 3.

Mego catches up with Chris Price of The Boston Globe live from Gillette Stadium to break down the latest on Christian Gonzalez and preview Week 3 against Aaron Rodgers and the Steelers.

Former Patriots QB Brian Hoyer joins Fitzy, Hart, and Ted Johnson to credit Josh McDaniels for tailoring the offense to Drake Maye’s footwork and athleticism. He also breaks down Stefon Diggs’ slot role in Miami and highlights emerging leaders like Milton Williams.

NFL Analyst Mark Schlereth joins Fitzy and Hart to break down Week 2, praising the balance in the Patriots’ offense and explaining why he credits New England’s response to adversity more than Miami’s struggles.

Tom Brady’s dual role as a Raiders minority owner and FOX commentator was always unusual. The weirdness peaked Monday night when he appeared in the Raiders’ coaching booth wearing a headset and reportedly meets regularly with Las Vegas OC Chip Kelly. Fitzy and Jon Lyons discuss.

Nick "Fitzy" Stevens is joined by Jon Lyons to share final takeaways from Week 2’s win over the Dolphins.

6 Rings' favorite and brilliant football mind Jon Lyons joins Fitzy for final takeaways from Sunday’s big Pats win in Miami, plus a quick roundtable on Tom Brady and his conflicts of interest. Be sure to subscribe to 6 Rings on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart, and the Audacy app!

Patriots CB Marcus Jones joins Fitzy and Hart after Mike Vrabel’s first win as head coach. He talks about feeding off Vrabel’s energy, the challenge of defending Tyreek Hill and Jaylen Waddle, and how the team is gearing up for Aaron Rodgers and the Steelers in Week 3.

Patriots QB Drake Maye joins Fitzy and Hart to discuss his career day against the Dolphins. He talks about blocking out the critics, setting the tone early on offense, and how Rhamondre Stevenson came up big in crunch time. Plus, why Maye says there’s still plenty this team can learn from the win.

Nick "Fitzy" Stevens and Andy Hart react as the Patriots defeat the Dolphins 33-27, earning their first win in Miami since 2019. The guys give their takeaways.

Fitzy and Hart break down Drake Maye's three-touchdown day and what could have been his best game yet in the NFL, and discuss why it could be the turning point for the young signal-caller. Plus, the thumbs up, thumbs down list is revealed as well as the players of the game.

Patriots OC Josh McDaniels joins WEI Afternoons to talk about working with Mike Vrabel, why he believes Drake Maye is the right guy, building around Kayshaun Booty and Steph Diggs, and why Miami has always been a tough spot for New England.