The Off Day Podcast is WEEI's football podcast hosted by Andy Hart & Ryan Hannable, featuring guest appearances from around the football world, including analysts and media personalities.
Nick "Fitzy" Stevens and Andy Hart react to a statement win by Drake Maye and the Patriots over the Buffalo Bills on Sunday Night Football. 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
The Patriots face their biggest test of the Drake Maye era as they head to Buffalo to take on the QB most hope Maye becomes — Josh Allen — and the Bills. To preview this massive AFC East Sunday Night Football showdown, Fitzy and Mego are joined by Sal Capaccio (@SalSports) from “It's Always Gameday in Buffalo” & WGR 550 for a crossover pod spectacular. 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
NBC Sports Boston's Patriots insider Tom E. Curran joins Andy Hart, Nick Stevens, and Ted Johnson to discuss the season we've seen from Drake Maye and preview the big opportunity for the Pats this weekend. 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
Meghan Ottolini sits down with Nicole Yang of The Boston Globe to preview Stefon Diggs' return to Buffalo this weekend 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
ESPN's senior NFL insider, Adam Schefter, joins WEEI Afternoons with Andy Hart, Ted Johnson, and Nick "Fitzy" Stevens to break down how folks inside the Patriots organization feel about Drake Maye. Plus, would the Bengals entertain trading Tee Higgins? And some intel and nuggets surrounding the Patriots and the NFL at large. 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
Former Patriot and longtime NFL QB Brian Hoyer joins Andy Hart, Ted Johnson, and Nick Stevens to break down Drake Maye's breakout season. Plus, his thoughts on Josh McDaniels' offense and the Red Sox. 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
Mark Schlereth (@markschlereth) joins Andy Hart and Nick "Fitzy" Stevens to break down what he's seen from Will Campbell, Drake Maye, and the Patriots heading into Sunday Night Football in Buffalo. Plus, some quick takes from around the NFL. 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
Drake Maye-nia is officially running wild. Fitzy has a bunch of stats showing how fast the second-year QB is growing, plus takes from the national guys — Eisen, Cowherd, and more — already calling him the best QB from the 2024 draft. The Drake Maye lovefest is on, and we're here to talk about it. Be sure to subscribe to 6 Rings via Apple Podcasts, Spotify, 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
Patriots CB/PR and team captain Marcus Jones joins Andy Hart and Nick "Fitzy" Stevens on WEEI Afternoons to discuss his big day in Week 4 against the Carolina Panthers, why he believes the Patriots could have a top NFL defense, the return of Christian Gonzalez, 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
New England Patriots' quarterback Drake Maye joins Andy Hart and Nick "Fitzy" Stevens on WEEI Afternoons to discuss his relationship with Josh McDaniels, his budding chemistry with Stefon Diggs, the statistical comparisons to Tom Brady, 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
Nick "Fitzy" Stevens and Andy Hart react as the Patriots rout the Panthers 42-12, posting their highest point total since 2021. Is Drake Maye taking the year-two leap? Are we seeing evidence that Mike Vrabel's plan is on the right track? All that and more on a jam-packed 6 Rings (victory) postgame show. 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
Chris McClain (@macwfnz), host of the Mac and Bone Show 92.7 WFNZ in Charlotte, joins Nick "Fitzy" Stevens and Meghan Ottolini to preview Patriots vs. Panthers from a Carolina perspective. 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
Is this the week the Patriots finally get Stefon Diggs going? What can we expect from Christian Gonzalez as he makes his long-awaited return? Can the Patriots limit their turnovers and penalties? Meghan Ottolini joins Nick "Fitzy" Stevens to discuss all that and more as they preview all things Pats and Cats. 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
The Patriots have been their own worst enemy through three games. Can they turn things around Sunday at home against a beatable Carolina Panthers squad? @FityGFY and @meghan_ottolini set the stage, then we go Behind Enemy Lines with Chris McClain of WFNZ in Charlotte to break down Bryce, Tet, and the Panthers. Don't forget to subscribe to 6 Rings on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, 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
Mike Giardi joins WEEI Afternoons to break down the latest Patriots storylines. He explains why he believes Drake Maye has done his job better than Mike Vrabel to this point, and questions whether Stefon Diggs is truly showing signs of maturity. 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
Patriots offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels joins WEEI Afternoons to stress the importance of patience as the offense adapts to a new system. He breaks down how the run game can get on track with Drake Maye currently leading the team in rushing, and discusses the challenge of finding the right balance between efficiency and aggression. 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
Meghan Ottolini is joined by Taylor Kyles of CLNS Media to discuss expectations for Christian Gonzalez as he makes his long-awaited return from injury, the turnover problem from the Patriots, and the accountability (or lack thereof) from the Mike Vrabel era. 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
Time to turn over a fresh page (see what we did there?) after a mistake-filled self-defeat against the Steelers and start prepping for the Panthers this Sunday @ Gillette. @TheRealJonLyons joins @FitzyGFY to tidy up any last nuggets from Sunday, check in on Drake's progress, and help us figure out WTF is going on with Gonzo? Be sure to subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify & 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
Hart, Fitzy, and Ted are joined by former Patriots QB Brian Hoyer to break down how Drake Maye is adjusting to Josh McDaniels' offense, his development as a second-year QB, and the offense as a whole. 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
Hart and Fitzy are joined by Former NFL Player and Host of The Stinkin' Truth Podcast, Mark Schlereth, ahead of his Patriots/Panthers color commentary assignment in Week 4. Schlereth discusses what he's seen from Drake Maye and the Pats offense during his game preparation, and recounts what it was like to face off against Patriots Head Coach Mike Vabel and our very Ted Johnson. 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
Who was more responsible for the success of the Patriots during their double dynastic run: Tom Brady or Bill Belichick? Veteran New York Daily News sportswriter and former "Inside the NFL" panelist Gary Myers discusses and debates who deserves the most credit in the biggest bargument in New England and beyond in his new book, "Brady vs Belichick: The Dynasty Debate", available now at your local bookstore, Amazon, and beyond. 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
Patriots cornerback and team captain Marcus Jones joined Andy Hart and Nick "Fitzy" Stevens on WEEI Afternoons to discuss what went wrong in New England's Week 3 loss to the Steelers, what they need to fix moving forward, and more in an exclusive interview. 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
Drake Maye joins Andy Hart and Nick "Fitzy" Stevens on WEEI Afternoons to talk lessons from the Steelers loss, Efton Chism, Jayson Tatum, Roman Anthony, and more in an exclusive interview. 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
Fitzy and Hart break down the Patriots' loss to the Steelers. Can the running backs improve their ball security? Drake Maye builds on his Week 2 performance and shows why he's the guy moving forward. Plus, Hart dishes out his thumbs up and thumbs down. 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
The Patriots had a chance to do something they hadn't done in nearly three years (45 games) Sunday afternoon against the Steelers: Win back-to-back games. Instead, they gave it away… literally, with five turnovers. Nick "Fitzy" Stevens and Andy Hart react to loss and explain why this is not the same as the disasters we have seen in years past. 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
The Patriots have a chance to do something they haven't done since 2022 against the Steelers: win back-to-back games. Can they get it done? Meghan Ottolini joins Fitzy to discuss, then Andrew Fillipponi (@ThePoniExpress) of 93.7 The Fan in Pittsburgh previews the matchup from behind enemy lines in a jam-packed 6 Rings preview show! 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
Andrew Fillipponi (@ThePoniExpress) of 93.7 The Fan in Pittsburgh joins Nick "Fitzy" Stevens and Meghan Ottolini to preview Sunday's matchup with the Steelers from the Pittsburgh side. 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
The Patriots haven't won back-to-back games since 2022. Can they end that drought Sunday against Aaron Rodgers and the Steelers? Meghan Ottolini joins Nick "Fitzy" Stevens to break down why the Patriots can beat Pittsburgh and what to watch for in Week 3. 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
Mego catches up with Chris Price of The Boston Globe live from Gillette Stadium to break down the latest on Christian Gonzalez and preview Week 3 against Aaron Rodgers and the Steelers. 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
Former Patriots QB Brian Hoyer joins Fitzy, Hart, and Ted Johnson to credit Josh McDaniels for tailoring the offense to Drake Maye's footwork and athleticism. He also breaks down Stefon Diggs' slot role in Miami and highlights emerging leaders like Milton Williams. 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
NFL Analyst Mark Schlereth joins Fitzy and Hart to break down Week 2, praising the balance in the Patriots' offense and explaining why he credits New England's response to adversity more than Miami's struggles. 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
Tom Brady's dual role as a Raiders minority owner and FOX commentator was always unusual. The weirdness peaked Monday night when he appeared in the Raiders' coaching booth wearing a headset and reportedly meets regularly with Las Vegas OC Chip Kelly. Fitzy and Jon Lyons discuss. 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
Nick "Fitzy" Stevens is joined by Jon Lyons to share final takeaways from Week 2's win over the Dolphins. 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
6 Rings' favorite and brilliant football mind Jon Lyons joins Fitzy for final takeaways from Sunday's big Pats win in Miami, plus a quick roundtable on Tom Brady and his conflicts of interest. Be sure to subscribe to 6 Rings on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart, 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
Patriots CB Marcus Jones joins Fitzy and Hart after Mike Vrabel's first win as head coach. He talks about feeding off Vrabel's energy, the challenge of defending Tyreek Hill and Jaylen Waddle, and how the team is gearing up for Aaron Rodgers and the Steelers in Week 3. 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
Patriots QB Drake Maye joins Fitzy and Hart to discuss his career day against the Dolphins. He talks about blocking out the critics, setting the tone early on offense, and how Rhamondre Stevenson came up big in crunch time. Plus, why Maye says there's still plenty this team can learn from the win. 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
Nick "Fitzy" Stevens and Andy Hart react as the Patriots defeat the Dolphins 33-27, earning their first win in Miami since 2019. The guys give their takeaways. 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
Fitzy and Hart break down Drake Maye's three-touchdown day and what could have been his best game yet in the NFL, and discuss why it could be the turning point for the young signal-caller. Plus, the thumbs up, thumbs down list is revealed as well as the players of the game. 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
Patriots OC Josh McDaniels joins WEI Afternoons to talk about working with Mike Vrabel, why he believes Drake Maye is the right guy, building around Kayshaun Booty and Steph Diggs, and why Miami has always been a tough spot for New England. 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
Following a lackluster Week 1 home loss to the Raiders, the Pats find themselves in their house of horror in Miami to face Tua and a desperate Dolphins team also in need of a victory. Who will get the win and turn things around, and who will be 0-2 and further up the early season creek? @FitzyGFY & @meghan_ottolini discuss on a new 6 Rings 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
Tom Curran joins the show to break down the Patriots' slow start, Vrabel's new approach with Drake Maye, J.J. McCarthy vs. Maye, Christian Gonzalez's mystery injury, and Belichick's latest shots at the Pats. 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
Mego catches up with Chad Graff of The Athletic at Gillette Stadium to discuss how concerning New England's Week 1 loss at home was, and what they have to worry about as the Pats prepare for Week 2 in Miami. 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
Mature Audiences Only - As we enjoy celebrating all the things that go into a Pats fan's upbringing here on 6 Rings, today we are joined by local comedy legend and actor Steve Sweeney, the writer and star of the new movie "Townie", to discuss growing up in Charlestown, why we love Boston, what being a townie means and the importance of Boston sports to the natives. Listener discretion advised! Steve's movie world premieres Sept 15th and soon will be in festivals and available to stream. Enjoy! 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
NFL insider Mark Schlereth breaks down New England's loss, questions the load on Drake Maye, and shares his biggest impressions from Week 1 around the league. 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
Former Patriots QB Brian Hoyer reacts to New England's Week 1 loss, shares his thoughts on Drake Maye's performance, and explains what the Pats must fix before facing Miami. 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
QB Drake Maye joins the show for Patriot's Monday. He discusses the first game in his sophomore season, fellow QB's he studies, and speaks on his winning mentality. 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
Following a 20-13 loss to the Las Vegas Raiders, Patriot's CB Marcus Jones talks improvements to be made on defense, Coach Vrabel's quote on perfection and how he recoups after a loss. 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
Make no mistake about it, the Patriots laid an egg in their 2025 home opener and the debut of the Mike Vrabel era, with the Raiders firmly in control en route to a 20-13 loss at Gillette. @FitzyGFY has a quick breakdown of the action and dissatisfaction. 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
Fitzy goes behind enemy lines for a chat with Scott Gulbransen (@LVGully) of Silver & Black Today to preview Week 1 against Las Vegas from a Raiders perspective. 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
Fitzy, Meghan Ottolini, Jon Lyons, and Tom Carroll discuss why the Patriots can make it back to the postseason. 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
As the New England Patriots get set to kick off one of their most fascinating seasons in years this Sunday, Fitzy, Meghan Ottolini, Jon Lyons, and Tom Carroll break down the biggest surprises to watch for in the 2025 Patriots season. 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