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.
The Patriots had a chance to prove their Week 2 win was the start of something.Instead, they were completely overwhelmed in Jacksonville.New England fell to the Jaguars 35-6 on Sunday, the most lopsided loss of the Mike Vrabel era. And after a performance like that, the questions surrounding this team have only gotten bigger.What are those questions? And what should we make of dropping to 1-2 for the sixth consecutive season? Dan Bahl and Jon Lyons discuss.
As a nor'easter gets ready to roll through New England, the Patriots head down to the sunshine to take on the Jacksonville Jaguars in Week 3.Can the Patriots' offense get back on track? What challenges will the Jaguars present?Meghan Ottolini and Justin Turpin are joined by Tony Wiggins, host of the Locked On Jaguars podcast, to break it all down.
Through two games, Drake Maye and the Patriots offense have scored just two touchdowns. What's going on with the offense, and at what point should fans start to worry about Maye's early-season regression?Meghan Ottolini and Justin Turpin share their final thoughts from Sunday's win over the Steelers, break down the sudden rash of injuries, and discuss the curious situation the Patriots find themselves in with their running backs.
Dan Bahl and Jon Lyons break down the Patriots' 20-3 win over the Steelers, including the biggest takeaways from the game and the heavy price the team paid with injuries. With the injury list continuing to grow, can the Patriots overcome the losses and keep things rolling?Plus, the guys look ahead to Week 3 against the Jacksonville Jaguars. Ted Johnson joins the show to break down the win, the offensive line's improvement from Week 1, and how the Patriots' defense was able to pressure Aaron Rodgers.
The Patriots have won their first home opener since 2020, although it wasn't pretty. Dan Bahl and Jon Lyons look back at what went right and what went wrong for the Patriots in Week 2 against the Steelers. Plus, Meghan Ottolini calls in to share her thoughts on the offensive shortcomings and the defense's ability to keep the Steelers' offense in check.
Drake Maye and the Patriots are looking to get their first win of the season against Aaron Rodgers and the Pittsburgh Steelers. Tim Benz of the Pittsburgh Tribune Review joins to preview the matchup and discuss what the Patriots can expect from a new defense, revitalized T.J. Watt, and 42-year-old Rodgers.
Meghan Ottolini sits down with Nicole Yang and Chad Graff at Patriots practice to discuss who will make up for the lost production during A.J. Brown's injured reserve stint, and what they're looking for in the Steelers game.
In a game that was there for the taking for the Patriots, they gave it away, with Drake Maye throwing an interception on each of the final three drives of the game before ultimately falling to the Seahawks 13-10. Meghan Ottolini and Justin Turpin discuss the good, the bad, and the ugly from the Patriots' disappointing season-opening loss in Seattle.Plus, what does life without A.J. Brown look like for the Patriots? And how concerned should we be about Maye after his worst game as a pro?
The Patriots losing in Seattle was always feasible. But losing to Drew Lock after Drake Maye threw an interception on three straight drives? That was not.Dan Bahl and Jon Lyons react as the Patriots collapse in a season-opening loss to the Seattle Seahawks, while also losing A.J. Brown to injury in the process. Plus, Justin Turpin joins the guys, along with your calls!
The wait is over. After months of negotiating, Christian Gonzalez and the New England Patriots have agreed to a record-breaking four-year, $135 million contract extension.Meghan Ottolini and Justin Turpin react to the deal before being joined by Gregg Bell, Seahawks beat reporter for The Tacoma News Tribune, to preview Week 1 against Seattle from behind enemy lines.
Meghan Ottolini and Rich Keefe are joined by Patriots offensive lineman Mike Onwenu and special teams coordinator Jeremy Springer on a Patriots Friday ahead of the season opener in Seattle.
The 2026 season opens in less than a week, and Christian Gonzalez and the Patriots remain far apart in their contract negotiations. Following comments from Mike Vrabel and Gonzalez on Thursday, is it time to worry about Gonzalez's Week 1 availability? Meghan Ottolini and Justin Turpin discuss. Plus, should anything be made of Gonzalez not being named a captain? And is the Vrabel/Russini situation officially in the rearview?
The 2026 season officially kicks off a week from Wednesday, with the Patriots traveling to Seattle for a Super Bowl rematch against the Seahawks. As they prepare for Week 1, what is the biggest concern on the roster, and is too much being made of the Patriots' lack of depth? Meghan Ottolini and Justin Turpin discuss.Plus, another reason why the Patriots need to get the Christian Gonzalez deal done.
A lot has been made about the Patriots' depth since Mike Vrabel's comments last week. Just how big of a concern is it?Plus, the latest report from Adam Schefter on Christian Gonzalez and his potential contract extension is ... not great.Justin Turpin joined WEEI's Rich and Ken with Ted Johnson to break it all down.
Patriots defensive coordinator Zak Kuhr joins Rich Keefe and Meghan Ottolini to discuss what excites him most about the defense heading into the 2026 season, the standouts from training camp, Kevin Byard's impact, and more.
It was a busy Tuesday afternoon at Gillette Stadium as the Patriots held their final training camp practice open to the media. Meghan Ottolini and Justin Turpin had boots on the ground to break down everything that unfolded, including press conferences from Executive Vice President of Player Personnel Eliot Wolf, Christian Gonzalez, and VP of Player Personnel Ryan Cowden, as well as all the latest developments from the practice field.
Scott McLaughlin and Justin Turpin discuss the Patriots' 24-21 win over the Philadelphia Eagles in their second preseason game. How concerning are the team's depth issues? Who have been the biggest standouts throughout training camp? Plus, with Devon Witherspoon signing a new deal a week ago, what's the hold-up with Christian Gonzalez?
Two days of joint practices with the Philadelphia Eagles are in the books, and Patriots fans should be feeling pretty good. Justin Turpin joins Rich, Ken, and Ted Johnson to break down the sessions, discuss the standouts, and more.
Mego joins Rich Keefe and Dan Bahl to share her thoughts on the Patriots' two days of joint practices with the Eagles. Has the defense looked shaky with Christian Gonzalez out? Could his absence lead to a move involving one of the team's offensive players?
The Patriots welcomed the Philadelphia Eagles to town Wednesday for the first of two highly anticipated joint practices. WEEI.com's Meghan Ottolini and Justin Turpin break down everything you need to know, headlined by a monster day from the offense and A.J. Brown against his former team.
The guys try to make sense of the receiver room in New England with the likely addition of AJ Brown in a couple weeks. Do they have a role for Kyle Williams in year two?Whether it's the biggest stars in the league or new rookies bursting on the scene, you won't get better wideout information anywhere else. Along the way, they'll break down the biggest stories in the NFL and offer up a few big-picture fantasy football thoughts.Follow the guys on Twitter @JamesDKoh and @MattHarmon_BYB.Follow Reception Perception @RecepPerception. Download and Subscribe to the Reception Perception Show anywhere you get your podcasts.Watch segments of the show on YouTube at Matt Harmon!!
The 2026 NFL schedule release, a tentpole event of the offseason, occurs in mid May. Audacy Original podcast ‘It's Always Gameday In Buffalo' chatted with one of the men who's at the center of planning the NFL's broadcast schedule in a wide-ranging conversation that all football fans will enjoy. It's time for one of our favorite episodes of the year! Sal and Matt are joined once again by the Vice President of NFL Broadcast Planning Mike North. They discuss the Bills home opener in the new stadium, how the NFL is looking at Patrick Mahomes' status in the early season, the decision around no more Monday Night Football doubleheaders, Fridays no longer being considered a short week, holiday matchups, growing the game with an expanded international schedule, who Mike thinks is the juiciest Bills opponent this year and much more!
According to ESPN's Adam Schefter, an A.J. Brown trade to the Patriots is "tracking to happen on or after June 1." Andy Hart, Nick "Fitzy" Stevens, and Ted Johnson react.
Mike Vrabel addressed the media for the first time since the Dianna Russini situation was made public. Mike Giardi was on hand for the press conference and joins Andy Hart, Nick "Fitzy" Stevens, and Ted Johnson to discuss it all. Plus, thoughts on the latest A.J. Brown news, Kayshon Boutte's future in New England, and an update on Christian Gonzalez negotiations.
We're less than a week away from the 2026 NFL Draft... and there is no buzz about the Patriots pick or any of it! So, we're rallying up the WEEI 6 Rings draft talk all-stars with Fitzy, Mego & Brian Ferzoco, adding in the beautiful football mind of Evan Lazar of Patriots.com to take our best guesses on who the Pats will select and welcome to Foxboro next week. 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 insider Tom E. Curran joins WEEI Afternoons with Andy Hart, Nick “Fitzy” Stevens, and Ted Johnson to discuss the latest on the Mike Vrabel and Dianna Russini situation, plus potential New England targets in the NFL Draft. 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
Despite picking 31st overall, the Patriots are in an advantageous position for the NFL Draft. Fitzy and Savage Boston Sports explain why and discuss how New England should approach the 2026 NFL Draft. 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
How do the Patriots move on from the Mike Vrabel headlines, and what will be the fallout? Savage Boston Sports joins Fitzy to 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
Savage Boston does a hell of a job keeping up with the latest news across Boston sports, especially the Patriots. So who better than them to tap into what fans are saying about the NFL Draft, Mike Vrabel, A.J. Brown, and more? Savage joins Fitzy to discuss all things 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
Patriots insider Tom E. Curran joins WEEI Afternoons with Andy Hart, Ted Johnson, and Nick “Fitzy” Stevens to break down Christian Gonzalez's contract negotiations, the Mike Vrabel situation, concerns about A.J. Brown's knee, the Patriots' draft plan, 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
Who should the Patriots be eyeing in the Draft later this month? Sophie Weller joins Nick "Fitzy" Stevens to discuss with a three-round mock. 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
How will the offseason so far affect the Patriots' draft approach? Sophie Weller of Patriots Wire joins Nick "Fitzy" Stevens to discuss and preview what's to come. 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
We are less than three weeks out from the 2026 NFL Draft, and before you know it New England will be on the clock. Which way will they go with Pick 31? What are their draft priorities? We check in with one of coach Vrabel's favorites, Sophie Weller from Patriots Wire, to talk draft crushes, roster management, Edelman beer and more on the latest 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 E. Curran joins WEEI Afternoons with Andy Hart, Nick “Fitzy” Stevens, and Ted Johnson to discuss the importance of signing Christian Gonzalez this offseason, Mike Vrabel's comments at the owners' meetings, and the front office's view on the receiver corps. 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 Vrabel, Robert Kraft and Eliot Wolf shared their thoughts on last season, the roster, and their vision for 2026 at the NFL Owners Meetings in Arizona. Fitzy & Mego react to the biggest takeaways and bring fans into the conversation on an all-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
Fitzy and Mego check in on all Patriots fronts with the 2026 NFL Draft just under a month away. Will Mike Vrabel and the Patriots make Christian Gonzalez wait for his extension? Reports on the Pats being aggressive in the draft for O-line help, 18-game schedules, replacement refs, 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
Patriots insider Mike Giardi joins WEEI Afternoons with Andy Hart, Nick "Fitzy" Stevens, and Ted Johnson to discuss why the Patriots still haven't paid Christian Gonzalez, the Patriots' plan in the NFL Draft, 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
Patriots insider Tom E. Curran joins WEEI Afternoons with Andy Hart, Nick "Fitzy" Stevens, and Andy Hart to explain why he believes there is a "better than a 50% chance" that A.J. Brown will be a Patriot, when New England will sign 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
Turns out the New England Patriots have broached contract extension talks with star cornerback Christian Gonzalez, at least according to friend of 6 Rings Henry McKenna of FOX Sports. We catch up with Henry on those talks, all things Pats, his pre-draft thoughts, and Brady's flag football mayhem on the latest 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
Patriots insider Tom E. Curran joins WEEI Afternoons to discuss the latest rumors on A.J. Brown, the Patriots offseason, and how New England can find success once again in 2026. 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 Denver Broncos are acquiring Dolphins star wide receiver Jaylen Waddle for a 2026 first-, third-, and fourth-round pick. What does that mean for the Patriots? Andy Hart, Nick "Fitzy" Stevens, and Ted Johnson discuss. Plus, the Patriots have yet to retain any of their own free agents … why? 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 first week of NFL Free Agency 2026 has passed and the Patriots have been very active, with nine new players in and nine departed from the 2025 roster. How do we feel about the new guys? Do we like the working class approach? Are the Pats better or worse now than when the season ended? Chris Scheim and Jon Lyons join Fitzy for a new Patriots Free Agent Grades edition of 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
NBC Sports Boston Patriots insider Tom E. Curran joins Andy Hart, Nick “Fitzy” Stevens, and Ted Johnson to discuss whether the Patriots are a better team on paper than last year, the latest on A.J. Brown, positions to watch in free agency and the draft, 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
From 'Reception Perception' (subscribe here): Matt Harmon and James Koh share their thoughts on the Doubs fit in New England after the team released Stefon Diggs. Whether it's the biggest stars in the league or new rookies bursting on the scene, you won't get better wideout information anywhere else. Along the way, they'll break down the biggest stories in the NFL and offer up a few big-picture fantasy football thoughts. Follow the guys on Twitter @JamesDKoh and @MattHarmon_BYB. Follow Reception Perception @RecepPerception. Download and Subscribe to the Reception Perception Show anywhere you get your podcasts. Watch segments of the show on YouTube at Matt Harmon!! 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
2026 NFL Free Agency is underway, and the Patriots were reasonably active, though perhaps not as much as some fans wanted. Who's staying? Who's new? Who's gone? What are our favorite moves? And what could be next? Fitzy & Mego discuss on an all-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
Mike Giardi joins WEEI Afternoons to explain where the Patriots will spend their money this offseason, what wide receiver they will go after, and what they will do with Christian Barmore. 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 insider Tom E. Curran joins WEEI Afternoons with Andy Hart, Nick “Fitzy” Stevens, and Ted Johnson to discuss why the Patriots are releasing Stefon Diggs, the Bills trading for DJ Moore, and the Patriots' plan in free agency. 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 informed Stefon Diggs, their #1 wide receiver for the 2025 season and an emotional leader for the team, that they will be releasing him at the start of the 2026 NFL season. What does this mean for Drake Maye in Year 3 and the other receivers, and who will the Pats target to replace last season's top target? Fitzy and Mego discuss on an all-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
How will the Patriots approach next week's free agency, and who could they target? Andrew Callahan of the Boston Herald joins Fitzy and Mego to 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
Andrew Callahan of the Boston Herald joins Fitzy and Mego to break down what the future could hold for Stefon Diggs and Christian Barmore, and the chances the Patriots make a move for AJ Brown or Maxx Crosby. 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 Callahan of the Boston Herald joins Nick "Fitzy" Stevens and Meghan Ottolini to recap the 2026 NFL Draft Combine and discuss what he's hearing from the Patriots rumor mill. What does the future hold for Christian Barmore and Stefon Diggs? Is there any chance the Pats make a move for AJ Brown or Maxx Crosby? Plus, what approach will the Pats take in free agency next week, and who could they target? 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
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