Patriots

Jones and Keefe share their initial thoughts on the Patriots week one loss to the Raiders. Hunter Henry thinks the offensive line was solid, and answers the surprising question of the week.

Mike Giardi discusses what he likes most about the Patriots heading into week one. He thinks Josh McDaniels will provide more answers for Drake Maye in year two, and Bill Belichick is hurting his own players by not allowing Patriots scouts to watch practices.

Patriots Special Teams Coordinator Jeremy Springer joins WEEI Afternoons on a Patriots Friday. Springer is excited for week one to get underway. He discusses working with rookie Kicker Andres Borregales, and having an All-Pro in Brendan Schooler who is able to lead by example.

Patriots Offensive Lineman Mike Onwenu joins Jones and Keefe on Patriots Friday. Onwenu thinks the offense performed well in the preseason. He enjoys the consistent messaging coming from Head Coach Mike Vrabel.

Former Patriots Quarterback Brian Hoyer joins Hart, Fitzy and Ted on a Patriots Monday. Hoyer thinks Drake Maye is up to handle the pressure that comes with being the face of the franchise. He has seen Maye already endearing himself with Patriots veterans, and thinks TreVeyon Henderson will become his favorite target.

Patriots Quarterback Drake Maye has enjoyed working with Josh McDaniels so far. He wants to keep taking steps forward in year two, and hopes to make the playoffs. He thinks Bill Belichick will succeed at UNC.

NFL Analyst Mark Schlereth thinks Patriots players will respect Mike Vrabel's decisions. Will Campbell and Jared Wilson will figure it out with more game action. He also thinks Josh McDaniels' offense will be a building block in Drake Maye's development.

Patriots cornerback Marcus Jones joins Hart and Fitzy on a Patriots Monday. He learned a lot from Jabrill Peppers throughout his time in New England. A successful season would be a Super Bowl win, and he wishes Bill Belichick the best at UNC.

Tom E. Curran thinks Jabrill Peppers' release was likely based on scheme fit. He was surprised to see no offensive linemen named as captains. A one-and-done could be likely for Bill Belichick at UNC.

Patriots Tight End Hunter Henry discusses how Drake Maye's leadership has developed in year two. He has high praise for Brock Bowers as the Pats get set to face him and the Raiders in week one.

Patriots linebacker Christian Elliss says Craig Woodson and Jaylinn Hawkins will bring the energy at safety this season. He also mentions how the team can prepare to face Brock Bowers and the Raiders' offense in week one.

Mike Giardi thinks Mike Vrabel is trying to cut out messages to the media that do not come from himself. He lists his most likely cut candidates, as well as who he feels is likely to make the Patriots' 53-man roster.

Mike Onwenu likes the state of the Patriots' offensive line as the NFL regular season quickly approaches. He also enjoys being coached by Mike Vrabel.

Patriots Tight End Hunter Henry has high praise for Stefon Diggs and Will Campbell. The preseason is huge for guys fighting to make the roster.

Elliss gives his thoughts on Head Coach Mike Vrabel, thoughts on the upcoming schedule and what got him to where he is today on 8/11/25.

The Patriots' fourth overall pick Will Campbell joins WEEI Afternoons with Hart, Fitzy, and Johnson to talk about everything leading up to and after the draft. Where did Campbell get his love of football from and what are his own expectations as what seems to be Drake Maye's new left tackle? Also, Campbell offers some more hints to his workout with his new head coach Mike Vrabel and how Vrabel loo...

SEGMENT - Jones and Keefe are joined by NBC Sports Boston's Tom E. Curran for updates on the Patriots coordinator search, and more.

Mike Vrabel says players and coaches need relationships built on trust, and wants to make sure players stay accountable. He will look at every candidate when selecting coordinators.

Nick "Fitzy" Stevens and Jon Lyons chat with Chad Graff from The Athletic off the heels of his latest article describing how dysfunctional the Jerod Mayo-era was and what the direction of the franchise will look like with their head coaching search and the role for Eliot Wolf.

HR3 - Reaction continues from the Patriots' firing of Jerod Mayo after less than a calendar year on the job. Fitzy and Hart start wondering if everything is lined up for Mike Vrabel to take the job. Then, with Robert Kraft releasing a statement so soon after Mayo's firing, did Jerod know he was going to be let go even before today's season finale? And, the final "Thumbs Up, Thumbs Down" list of th...

HR2 - As Fitzy and Hart react to the Patriots season finale, breaking news comes through that Jerod Mayo won't see another season and has been fired. Live reaction to Robert Kraft's decision only a short time when the game ended. Then, the argument is made that Jerod Mayo was justifiably and unjustifiably fired after only year and a 4-13 record. And, do all signs now point to Mike Vrabel as the ne...

Just over an hour after the Patriots season finale, Jerod Mayo has been fired after going 4-13 in his first year as head coach. Fitzy and Hart react to a move that felt necessary and what is next for the franchise.

HR1 - In a must-lose game, the Patriots decided to win and lose their top spot in the draft. Fitzy and Hart share their unsatisfied opinions on the Pats' result. Then, hear from Jerod Mayo for potentially the last time which upsets many for his desire to win despite playing Joe Milton. And, how much time until a decision is made on the entire coaching staff?

Andy Hart joins in during hour three and is asked if there is a single positive surprise to take away from this season. They also debate who made the biggest mistake in the organization

Tom E Curran joins to talk about the Pats season as a whole. Fitzy calls in from a quiet Gillett Stadium and coach Wiggy gives hits keys to the game.