6 Rings and Football Things

With the 2023 Patriots season kicking off in less than a week, Fitzy and Hart make their predictions for this year's season awards and superlatives. The guys touch on everything from record predictions from players of the year to breakout candidates and more!

Fitzy and Hart take a look at all the storylines surrounding Pats Nation with "Patspourri." Should we be concerned about Juju Smith-Schuster’s knee? Why “Tom Brady Week” being Week 1 could be difficult for the current team. Plus, the guys try and make sense of the NFL's new "Emergerceny Quarterback rule."

From 'Breaking Boston' ( subscribe here ): Andy Hart is preparing you for the Opening Week of New England Patriots football by previewing the mainstage for the 4:25 pm kick-off. Brady will be welcomed back to Foxboro for the first time since retiring, making Hart nervous about how it could impact the 2023 squad. Can they take the inspiration and run with it? Or, will Mac Jones falter under the bri...

The NFL announced in May that teams had voted in favor of allowing a 49th player to be dressed as an emergency third-string quarterback in regular and postseason games. However, no specifics on the updated policy were released. On Monday, the league broke down the new rule further. Mike Kadlick breaks down the rule change and explains why he is not a fan.

We are less than one week away from Week 1 of the NFL season and Tom Brady's return to Gillette Stadium. To kick off the week, Brady's former teammate, Christian Fauria, joins the show! Fauria shares some of his favorite Brady memories, his thoughts on what made TB12 so great and a quick peek at how he sees things unfolding Sunday.

NFL insider Mike Giardi joins Fitzy and Hart to discuss his comments on the New England Patriots' wide receiver depth, the expectations for QB Matt Corral, the health of the Patriots' offensive line, the moves made after cutdown day, the Patriots Week 1 lineup, and this season's breakout star.

Bill Belichick and the Patriots trimmed their roster from 90 to 53 players on Tuesday afternoon. Fitzy and Hart introduce you to the Patriots' initial 53-man roster with a position-by-position breakdown and provide all the insight and analysis on the surprise cuts.

Fitzy and Hart give a detailed Position-by-position breakdown of the Patriots' initial 53-man roster.

The Patriots announced their 53-man roster this afternoon. Fitzy and Hart give their instant reaction to the initial roster and breakdown some surprise cuts.

Bill Belichick has finally realized the Patriots have an Offensive Line problem. With Week 1 less than two weeks away, the Patriots are scrambling to upgrade their offensive line. Andy Hart breaks down the latest move as Bill Belichick and Matt Groh attempt to fix a major problem that threatens to derail the offense and the season.

The Patriots offensive line has been a weak spot for the team this summer.... but help could be on the way. The Patriots acquired offensive tackle Tyrone Wheatley Jr. from the Cleveland Browns in exchange for running back Pierre Strong Jr. Fitzy and Hart react. Is the weakness of the offensive line another one of Bill Belichick's blind spots being shown? Plus, which tough decisions do the Patriots...

The Patriots wrapped up preseason play on Friday night, falling to the Tennessee Titans 23-7. The truth is, there's not much optimism around the Patriots following their preseason campaign. Fitzy and Hart discuss. Plus, the guys take a look at one position group that could plague the 2023 Patriots.

It was far from exciting, but the Patriots played football on Friday night as they wrapped up the 2023 preseason. Fitzy and Hart discuss what stood out in the loss and some questions that remain as we enter the regular season.

The Patriots put a bow on their 2023 preseason on Friday night. Now? It's time to project the roster. Andy Hart and Mike Kadlick predict what New England's roster will look like come Tuesday at 4 p.m.

From 'Upper Hand Fantasy' ( subscribe here ): Faraz Siddiqi welcomes on Nick "Fitzy" Stevens for an in-depth look at where the fantasy value will come for the Patriots this season. Does the addition of Zeke affect Rhamondre Stevenson's value at all? Who will Mac Jones be targeting the most this season? Follow Faraz on Instagram @upperhandfantasy https://www.instagram.com/upperhandfantasy Also, vis...

With the Patriots wrapping up preseason play Friday night in Tennessee, Fitzy and Hart get you set with our game preview. The guys discuss what you should expect Friday night, the injuries piling up for the Pats, and the kicker drama.  Plus, the guys debate if the Pats should play their starters given the team's current state, and is it time for the NFL to revamp the preseason schedule? Finally, i...

Before wrapping up Training Camp Practices and heading to Tennessee, there was a welcoming sight on the practice fields of Gillette Stadium... the return of Mike Onwenu. Andy Hart and Mike Kadlick break down and discuss everything you need to know from Gillette before the Pats head to Tennessee.

Mike Gesicki returned to Patriots practice on Tuesday, but another offensive weapon was sidelined. Andy Hart and Mike Kadlick break down everything you need to know from Patriots practice Tuesday afternoon.

From 'Breaking Boston' ( subscribe here ): Fitzy and Hart are reacting to the first Patriots Monday at WEEI. Bill Belichick, Mac Jones, and many others joined the airwaves to chat about everything that's gone on since last season ended, including the evolving relationship between Tom Brady and New England after his retirement.

It's the 6 Rings Post Game Show with Fitzy and Hart. The guys breakdown the good, the bad, and the ugly from the Patriots' 21-17 win over the Packers in their suspended preseason game on Saturday night.

For the most part, the reports coming out of Foxborough have been positive this offseason. Now, that tone is starting to shift a little bit. Yes, it is just preseason, but is reality starting to settle in for the 2023 Patriots? Fitzy and Hart kick off the conversation by answering all your questions in the return of the 6 Rings mailbag. The guys touch on all things Pats including: How much pressur...

It is just preseason, but the Patriots need a solid showing on Saturday night. After a boring affair with the Houston Texans in the preseason opener and some struggles against the Packers in the joint practice session, the Patriots need to find something on Saturday night. Fitzy and Hart preview Saturday’s game and break down what they expect for the remainder of the preseason and training camp. P...

It’s the return of the 6 Rings & Football Things Mailbag with Fitzy and Hart. The guys answer all your questions including: How much pressure is on Mac Jones, will we see some shuffling on the offensive line, and what is the ceiling for this team?

On Wednesday afternoon, the Patriots kicked off joint practices with the Packers in Green Bay. Mike Kadlick and CLNS Media's Taylor Kyles break down everything you need to know from the session.

From 'Upper Hand Fantasy' ( subscribe here ): Faraz Siddiqi shares his thoughts on the big news in New England and New York, as Ezekiel Elliott signs with the Patriots and Dalvin Cook joins Aaron Rodgers and the Jets. Follow Faraz on Instagram @upperhandfantasy https://www.instagram.com/upperhandfantasy Also, visit our Patreon for our updated Draft Kit, Dynasty Rankings and more: https://www.patre...