6 Rings and Football Things

<p>Nick "Fitzy" Stevens leads a football-obsessed cast to bring you detailed coverage from inside the Patriots huddle. A fresh perspective on the games, storylines, and personalities on the field, in the front office, and around the NFL. Brought to you by WEEI and Audacy. New episodes drop weekly.</p>

Mike Giardi shares names to watch for the Patriots as the trade deadline looms

Boston Sports Journal's Mike Giardi joins WEEI Afternoons with Andy Hart, Nick "Fitzy" Stevens, and Ted Johnson to discuss whether or not Drake Maye is a legitimate MVP candidate, how the Patriots can get the run game going, some names to watch as the trade deadline looms, and preview Sunday's game against the Titans. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

10-17
13:08

Patriots Special Teams Coordinator Jeremy Springer on the staff's buy-in to Mike Vrabel

New England Patriots Special Teams Coordinator Jeremy Springer joins Andy Hart and Nick "Fitzy" Stevens to discuss special teams trends across the league and what he’s seen from the Patriots. They also break down whether this week has been any different with Mike Vrabel returning to Tennessee, and talk about the coaching staff’s buy-in to Vrabel. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

10-17
17:11

Behind Enemy Lines with Jon Burton of NewsChannel 5 in Tennessee

Jon Burton from News Channel 5 and @nashsportsradio joins Nick “Fitzy” Stevens and Meghan Ottolini for a behind-enemy-lines preview of Patriots @ Titans. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

10-17
22:46

The Patriots are saying don't drink the Kool-Aid, but has it even been served?

The Patriots are saying don’t drink the Kool-Aid, but has it even been served? Nick “Fitzy” Stevens and Meghan Ottolini break it all down and explain why the Week 7 trip to Tennessee should result in a big win for the Patriots. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

10-17
13:55

Patriots @ Titans Preview: Vrabel Returns to Tennessee

Fresh off reclaiming first place in the AFC East, the Patriots look to hold their spot and make it four straight wins — this time against Mike Vrabel’s former team, the struggling Titans, who just fired their head coach. Fitzy & Mego set the table, then go behind enemy lines with Jon Burton from News Channel 5 and @nashsportsradio to find out what Titans fans are saying about their messy situation and Vrabel’s return. Subscribe to 6 Rings on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and the Audacy app! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

10-17
36:54

Tom E. Curran on if Drake Maye's MVP-level play is sustainable

Tom E. Curran joins WEEI Afternoons with Andy Hart, Nick "Fitzy" Stevens, and Ted Johnson to discuss whether Drake Maye can sustain his MVP-level play, how the Patriots can get the run game going, his biggest area of concern for the team, and more! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

10-16
16:22

On The Beat: Mego and Chad Graff preview Mike Vrabel's return to Tennessee

For the first time since he was fired, Mike Vrabel will make his return to Tennessee this weekend. Meghan Ottolini is joined by Chad Graff of The Athletic to preview Vrabel's homecoming and discuss the Patriots' current 3-game winning streak. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

10-15
13:04

Brian Hoyer explains why he believes the NFL MVP race is between Baker Mayfield and Drake Maye

Brian Hoyer joins WEEI Afternoons to discuss why he believes the NFL MVP race is between Baker Mayfield and Drake Maye, the state of the Patriots’ run game, and the team’s new expectations now that they’re 4-2. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

10-14
17:21

Mark Schlereth believes NFL teams are jealous the Patriots have Drake Maye

Mark Schlereth joins WEEI Afternoons to discuss why he believes NFL teams are jealous of what the Patriots have in Drake Maye, their lack of a run game, the officiating around the NFL, and more! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

10-14
17:13

Marcus Jones gives non-answer on his contract situation

Patriots Cornerback and Special Teams extraordinaire joins WEEI Afternoons with Andy Hart and Nick "Fitzy" Stevens to discuss his career year, his contract status after this season, Mike Vrabel's impact on the team, and more. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

10-13
11:54

Drake Maye joins the show and downplays MVP talk: “That’s a long way away”

Patriots quarterback Drake Maye joins WEEI Afternoons with Andy Hart and Nick “Fitzy” Stevens following a 25-19 win over the New Orleans Saints. They discuss Maye’s MVP candidacy, the team’s first three-game winning streak in nearly three years, the locker room atmosphere, and Mike Vrabel’s demeanor as he prepares his team to take on the Tennessee Titans, the team that fired him. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

10-13
18:01

Are the Patriots a playoff team?

Fitzy and Hart break down the Patriots’ 25-19 win over the Saints in New Orleans. They’re joined by WEEI Afternoons co-host Ted Johnson, who shares his biggest takeaways from the game. Plus, Andy delivers his weekly "Thumbs Ups, Thumbs Downs," and more. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

10-13
43:06

Win over Saints comes with caution for Patriots

Fitzy and Hart break down the Patriots’ 25-19 win in New Orleans, including audio from inside the locker room. Fitzy declares today the day he officially became a Mike Vrabel superfan. They’re joined by WEEI.com’s Meghan “Mego” Ottolini, who isn’t exactly sold on the way the Patriots are winning games, plus plenty more. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

10-13
45:59

Patriots' win over Saints shows they are in an incredible spot in their rebuild

Through only six weeks, the Patriots have matched their win total from each of the last two seasons. They’ve won three in a row for the first time since 2022. They’re on a very impressive track. Nick "Fitzy" Stevens and Andy Hart discuss following the win over the Saints. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

10-13
31:39

Tom E. Curran discusses what the expectations should be for the Patriots

Tom E. Curran joins Andy Hart, Nick "Fitzy" Stevens, and Ted Johnson to double down on his bold take: the Patriots should be 10-3 at their bye week. He also breaks down why avoiding injuries is crucial for an offense with limited depth — and explains why Stefon Diggs has proven he can be the Patriots’ true number one receiver. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

10-11
14:53

Patriots offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels discusses Drake Maye’s impressive play this season

Patriots offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels joins WEEI Afternoons to discuss Drake Maye’s impressive play, preview the Patriots’ upcoming game against the Saints, and more! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

10-10
16:08

Are the Patriots a legitimate threat in the AFC? Mike Giardi joins to discuss

Mike Giardi joins WEEI Afternoons to discuss whether the Patriots are a legitimate threat in the AFC, preview their upcoming game in New Orleans, and break down how important Stefon Diggs is to the offense. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

10-10
14:02

Is Sunday’s trip to New Orleans a trap game for the Patriots?

Coming off their biggest win of the decade, the Pats head to New Orleans to face a plucky Saints team celebrating their first win of the season. Fitzy & Mego preview the game, explaining why this isn’t a trap or letdown — and why it could be an even bigger measuring stick than beating Buffalo. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

10-10
37:56

On The Beat: Mego with MassLive's Karen Guregian on the challenges facing the Patriots as they head to New Orleans

Meghan Ottolini is joined by MassLive’s Karen Guregian to break down the challenges facing the Patriots as they head to New Orleans, how the team adjusts without Antonio Gibson, thoughts on Stefon Diggs, and more. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

10-08
12:32

Brian Hoyer breaks down why Drake Maye is thriving at such a high level

Former Patriot and longtime NFL quarterback Brian Hoyer joins WEEI Afternoons with Andy Hart, Nick "Fitzy" Stevens, and Ted Johnson to break down what’s behind Drake Maye’s success. Plus, his thoughts on Stefon Diggs’ leadership on the field, why the Patriots should be able to take care of business against the Saints, and more. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

10-08
16:26

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