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Andy Hart and Mike Kadlick grade the 2023 Patriots New England position by position at the bye week.

Andy Hart and Mike Kadlick give their  SWOT (strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats) analysis of the Patriots as they hit the bye week.

Are both Mac Jones and Bill Belichick done as Patriots after the season? Andy Hart and Mike Kadlick discuss.

Fitzy, Hart, and Mike Kadlick answer all your questions during the bye-week mailbag. Including what's next for the Patriots, thoughts on how to fix this mess, the future of Bill Belichick, how things may look next season, and MUCH more.

Dan Orlovsky reported Tuesday that Bill Belichick already has suitors to pick him up at the end of the season, however, Danny boy was too sheepish to go further with his 'report'. Fitzy and Hart react to the news and try to narrow down the likely landing spots that Orlovsky wouldn't release.

Sunday felt like the nadir for the Patriots, as they fell in embarrassing fashion to the Indianapolis Colts in a national spotlight. After throwing one of the worst interceptions in franchise history, Mac Jones was benched once again, and this time, it feels like it’s a permanent move. Fitzy and Hart discuss why they believe the Mac Jones era in New England has come to an end, and give their final...

Jack Jones was released by the Patriots on Monday, capping off an eventful tenure (mostly off the field) with the Patriots. Fitzy and Hart discuss why the release of Jones falls back on poor evaluation from Bill Belichick. Plus, the guys dive into some miscellaneous Pats thoughts with some Patspourri.

On behalf of the NFL, we here at 6 Rings and Football Things would like to apologize to all the international NFL fans who were subject to Sunday’s atrocity of a football game. Fitzy and Hart give their final thoughts and grades from Sunday’s loss as things continue to get worse and worse for the Pats.  Plus, the guys assess the team as a whole as the Pats hit the bye week in Week 11.

Andy finishes a dismal look at the Patriots' loss to Indianapolis in Germany by chatting with Mike Kadlick about if it was really a smart move to bench Mac Jones before the final drive. Plus, Christian Fauria chimes in and reminds everyone once again that things will only be getting worse in Foxborough. And finally, Hart has no hesitation as to who leads the "Thumbs Down" category in his weekly "T...

As the guys continue to talk about the much-needed overhaul that needs to happen, which area needs the biggest amount of overhaul, and, should the Patriots go to the draft for their potentially new quarterback, there are lots of options New England could choose from. Plus, Rich Keefe joins Andy to make a point that despite being benched, Mac Jones could still be the team's QB after their bye week.

As the guys sift through the rubble of another dismal Patriots' loss, they agree with Bill Belichick about needing change, but in a different context. What should the Pats do with their bye week to address all of the turmoil and struggles they have gone through? Plus, Robert Kraft sounded disappointed but optimistic in his pregame comments, but his actions during the game might have changed his op...

It was ugly, unentertaining, and downright bad from the Patriots as they fell once again this time to the Colts in Germany 10-6. Fitzy and Hart break down just how awful it was for the Pats and wonder if its more likely that Bill Belichick doesn't finish the rest of the season in Foxborough.

From 'Reception Perception' ( subscribe here ): In this clip, James and Derrik Klassen examine the ups and downs of Mac Jones’ career in New England to this point.

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The Patriots are in Germany for their matchup with the Colts after a week that has left New Englanders singing 'The World Turned Upside Down'. Despite some tough to unbearable bumps in the road, Bill Belichick was all smiles for his introductory presser in the Rhineland. This had Fitzy and Hart wonder what to make of the state of the Patriots' front office.

Some believe Bill Belichick could be coaching for his job on Sunday in Germany. If the Pats are to be blown out or put together an embarrassing performance on the national stage, many fear this could be the end of Belichick's time with the Patriots. Fitzy and Hart preview Sunday's game with the Colts, discuss the small victories the Patriots should be looking for, and give their picks and predicti...

Brian Hines (@iambrianhines) of Pats Pulpit, sits down with Mike Kadlick at Gillette Stadium to discuss the latest on Jack Jones and JC Jackson, and to preview Sunday’s matchup with the Colts.

Some believe Bill Belichick could be coaching for his job on Sunday in Germany. If the Pats are to be blown out or put together an embarrassing performance on the national stage, many fear this could be the end of Belichick's time with the Patriots. Fitzy and Hart preview Sunday's game with the Colts, discuss the small victories the Patriots should be looking for, and give their picks and predicti...

WEEI.com's Mike Kadlick and Andy Hart preview the Patriots' Week 10 contest vs. the Colts in Germany and take a look at three key matchups in the contest.

Fitzy sits down with friend of the show, Matt Light, to catch up and discuss the current goings-on at the Light Foundation - Whiskey & War Stories and a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to catch the Army-Navy game at Gillette Stadium.  At 2-7, optimism feels like a thing of the past regarding the 2023-24 Patriots. However, Matt still has hope. The guys discuss the current state of the Pats, why...

At 2-7, optimism feels like a thing of the past regarding the 2023-24 Patriots. However, Matt still has hope. The guys discuss the current state of the Pats, why NFL quality is way down, the future of Bill Belichick, and the firing of Josh McDaniels.  Plus, Matt weighs in on a potential disconnect between Belichick and the players.

Fitzy sits down with friend of the show, Matt Light, to catch up and discuss the current goings-on at the Light Foundation - Whiskey & War Stories and a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to catch the Army-Navy game at Gillette Stadium.

We're back here on the 6 Rings feed with another edition of 'Wednesday stat day' where WEEI.com's Mike Kadlick takes a look at the numbers that tell the story of the Patriots' 20-17 loss to the Commanders.

It’s a topic that was once unimaginable but is now a reality – Is Bill Belichick coaching for his job this week? Fitzy and Hart discuss why it may be time for Belichick to turn over the keys, and the Patriots may need to spare him from the embarrassment.  Costly mistakes, dropped passes, and bad decisions. Sunday’s loss to the Commanders was more of the same from the 2023-24 Patriots. The guys giv...

It’s a topic that was once unimaginable but is now a reality – Is Bill Belichick coaching for his job this week? Fitzy and Hart discuss why it may be time for Belichick to turn over the keys, and the Patriots may need to spare him from the embarrassment.