6 Rings and Football Things

Hart and Lyons continue to praise Drake Maye for his standout performances since being drafted and give credit to the defense for stepping up for the first time in a while. Then, Chris Scheim calls in to break down Maye’s progress and hand out his weekly report card. Plus, for the first time this season, more Patriots make the “thumbs up” list than the “thumbs down.”

Hart and Lyons are joined by Fitzy, who was live at the game, to discuss the contrasting moods surrounding the Bears and the Patriots. Then, they dive into Drake Maye’s impressive handling of his early Patriots tenure, both on and off the field. And while some might be disappointed about slipping down the draft board, shedding that “loser mentality” could be key to moving forward.

To the shock of some, the Patriots looked like the more competent team in their 19-3 win over the Bears in Chicago. Andy Hart and Jon Lyons break down how the Pats pulled it off. Plus, hear from Jerod Mayo and Drake Maye, as the quarterback took a big step forward in his leadership role. And for the first time in a while, the Patriots looked like a team playing for their head coach.

WEEI.com's Meghan Ottolini joins Chris Mason of MassLive to break down the Patriots' quiet trade deadline, highlight promising names in the receiver room, assess the state of the defense, discuss potential changes to the offensive line, and preview the Patriots' upcoming matchup against the Bears.

Sunday in Chicago brings one of the most intriguing matchups of the week, as Da Bears, with first overall pick Caleb Williams, host Da Pats and third overall pick Drake Maye. It’s a Windy City showdown of top rookie QBs, with Nick “Fitzy” Stevens from WEEI and 6 Rings and Dan Wiederer of the Take The North Podcast, the Chicago Tribune, and 670 The Score previewing the action and offering predictio...

On Election Day, Fitzy hosted a live mailbag podcast to break down the current state of the Patriots and what the team needs to do to support Drake Maye moving forward.

Hour 3 – Fitzy and Hart continue to praise Drake Maye for his impressive showing in a tough loss to the Titans, but they also delve into the offensive line's renewed struggles after a few weeks of solid play. They analyze the healthy inactives and discuss potential trade candidates as Tuesday’s deadline approaches. Plus, they explore which teams around the league might be eyeing Drake Maye as thei...

Hour 2 – Fitzy and Hart keep the praise coming for Drake Maye and his incredible performance that forced overtime, but they also express concern about the lack of talent surrounding him. They discuss how Jerod Mayo's decision not to go for two points was influenced by an exhausted Maye, a topic Mayo is reluctant to delve into. Plus, Chris Scheim calls in to give Drake Maye an impressive grade on h...

Hour 1 – Drake Maye went full Superman, forcing overtime with a heroic effort, but the Patriots still left Music City feeling the blues after a 20-17 OT loss to the Titans. Fitzy and Hart break down Maye’s incredible rally and discuss where it all went wrong in the heartbreaking finish. Plus, hear from Maye and head coach Jerod Mayo postgame.

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The Patriots are looking for back-to-back wins for the first time since Weeks 8 and 9 of the 2022 season. Fitzy and Hart break down all the action and explain why this is a VERY winnable game for the Pats. And if Drake Maye is medically cleared, should the Patriots play him? Fitzy makes the case to keep the rookie on the bench. Plus, the NFL trade deadline is on Tuesday. Will we see some new faces...

The NFL trade deadline is on Tuesday. Will we see some new faces in Foxborough this week? Mike Giardi of the Boston Sports Journal joined Fitzy and Hart to discuss. Plus, get the latest on Drake Maye and his concussion, along with a preview of the Patriots vs. Titans matchup.

The "soft" Patriots have bookended the first half of a very up-and-down season with hard-fought wins. Will there be more to come? And will Drake Maye continue his upward trajectory? Fitzy and Hart discuss. Plus, the guys laud the Patriots' resilience against the Jets, and discussed some possible trade candidates ahead of next Tuesday's trade deadline.

Hour 3 - Fitzy and Hart welcome WEEI.com’s Meghan Ottolini, who shares the buzz from a jubilant Patriots locker room after their win over the Jets, plus the latest update on Drake Maye’s injury status. Next, while some big-picture fans might not be thrilled, there's no denying the Pats—and especially Jerod Mayo—needed this victory. Finally, the guys debate which Patriots are the top candidates to...

Hour 2 - Fitzy and Hart break down the Patriots' 25-22 win over the Jets, highlighting why New York's struggles shouldn’t take away from New England’s strong showing. Plus, Jacoby Brissett led the charge in the comeback, but Drake Maye is still the guy once he's back from his head injury. And, some fans missed out, leaving Gillette before what turned out to be a thrilling finish.

Hour 1 - Even with Jacoby Brissett subbing in for the injured Drake Maye, the Patriots pulled off the comeback over the Jets. Fitzy and Hart break down the good feelings surrounding Gillette and explain why we should enjoy this now and look down the road later.

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WEEI.com’s Meghan Ottolini catches up with Nicole Yang of the Boston Globe to discuss the maturity issues facing the Patriots, the drama amongst the receiving corps, and a look ahead to Week 8 against the Jets.

Two struggling teams face off in an AFC East showdown, fighting to avoid last place and possibly boost their 2025 draft slot. Fitzy and Hart have you covered with a preview of all the Week 8 action between the New York Jets and New England Patriots. The guys start by looking at the week that was in Foxborough. We’ve got the head coach calling the team “soft,” the old head coach calling him out for...

It’s been quite the week in Foxborough, huh? We’ve got the head coach calling the team “soft,” the old head coach calling him out for it, wide receivers are complaining, and a defensive player suggests some think too highly of themselves. To top it off, they’re coming off a flight home after losing to the 1-5 Jacksonville Jaguars. How will they respond to all this, and how important is Sunday’s ga...

The Pats are a mess, plain and simple. Coach Mayo seems in over his head, AVP is facing criticism, and players are freelancing. How can things turn around? Plus, Fitzy and Hart dive into some Patspourri and NFL nuggets.

It’s Patspourri! Fitzy and Hart break down all the latest news and nuggets surrounding the Patriots and the NFL at large. They clean out the Patriots notebook, discuss Bailey Zappe heading to the Browns, dive into the New York Jets’ struggles, and celebrate the return of the Boston Celtics.

When the head coach is calling his team 'soft,' things clearly aren't going right—and we're only 7 games into the season. Can the 2024 Patriots' season be saved, or is this mess too big to fix? Andy "Jumbo" Hart and Nick "Fitzy" Stevens discuss.

Fitzy and Hart dive into the Patriots' roster and only see Drake Maye and Christian Gonzalez as surefire building blocks for the Patriots' future. Then, Chris Scheim calls in to give his Drake Maye report card which once again looked respectable. And Jerod Mayo seemingly won't be fired, but his stepping down wouldn't surprise Andy.

HOUR 1: Well, trying a different country didn't work, as the Patriots made six straight losses to the Jaguars 32-16. Fitzy and Hart react to what seemed like a lifeless performance against a bad Jacksonville team. Then, hear from head coach Jerod Mayo, who got brutally honest, and quarterback Drake Maye about his second career start.