The Off Day Podcast

Fitzy, Hart, and Johnson present their rankings of the Patriots' position groups in 2025, from worst (10th) to first. Plus, the guys react to ESPN's lukewarm review of the 2025 Patriots offseason as a whole, and they discuss whether they and fans have collectively overrated the moves made by the team this summer. They also share their favorite and least-favorite Patriots seasons of 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

Is Tom Brady a sad bachelor? Fitzy, Dan, and Ted revisit Hart's Three-Point Stance from the other day on Tom Brady. Is this what Brady wanted for life after 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

According to ESPN analytics, the Patriots have a 32% chance to make the playoffs. Too high, too low, or just right? Fitzy, Ted Johnson, and Dan Bahl weigh in. 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, Hart, and Dan Bahl react to the latest Offensive Line power rankings from PFF and the shockingly low grade 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

Fitzy, Hart, and Dan Bahl discuss their expectations for Drake Maye in year two with the Patriots, and where he ranks among the top players under 25 years old. 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 is joined by Chris Scheim from The Greg Hill Morning Show to talk about their expectations for Drake Maye in Year Two — and why it might be smart to temper those expectations a bit. Plus, how does the new style of play impact Maye? Then, it's Patspourri! The guys cover all the goings-on in and around the NFL and Pats Nation, including a new bottom-feeder in the AFC East and other key news from 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

Fitzy and Scheim touch on all the goings-on in and around the NFL and Pats Nation with Patspourri, including a new bottom-feeder in the AFC East and other news and notes from 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

Fitzy is joined by Chris Scheim from The Greg Hill Morning Show to discuss their expectations for Drake Maye in Year 2 — and why it might be smart to temper those expectations. 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 the WEEI Afternoon Show crew react to offensive coordinator rankings released by NBC Sports Boston — and where Josh McDaniels slots in. 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 the WEEI Afternoon Show crew discuss which Patriots could crack the NFL Top 100 list. 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, Andy Hart, Ted Johnson, and the rest of WEEI Afternoons discuss which Patriots, not named Drake Maye or Mike Vrabel, are under the most pressure this 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

Fitzy and Jon Lyons discuss what needs to click for the Patriots' defense to live up to the hype. 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 Jon Lyons dig into your Patriots mailbag, tackling the biggest questions about the offense this 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

It's a summer Friday. Camp's still a few weeks out — but that doesn't mean Fitzy & Lyons can't talk some Pats. We've got listener Qs, bargumentative internet debates, and more for you — the Foxboro Faithful and diehards of Pats Nation! 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 obvious focus of Pats Camp 2025 will be the growth and development of second-year QB Drake Maye. But who are the five most important players not named Drake who can make his life easier—and help the Pats meet (or even exceed) their lofty expectations? Nick “Fitzy” Stevens and The Coach, Jon Lyons (@therealjonlyons) share their top fives on an all-new 6 Rings & Football Things. 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 joined WEEI Afternoons to discuss her piece on Patriots undrafted wide receiver Efton Chism III — his journey, and how he's positioned himself to make the roster. 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, Ted Johnson, and Dan Bahl react to Tom E. Curran's list of six reasons the Patriots will be better in 2025. 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 Fitzy and Mego on WEEI Afternoons to explain how Mike Vrabel's shaping the Patriots into HIS image, what Tom Brady's statue should look like, and what the expectations should be for Stefon .Diggs 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 'Upper Hand Fantasy' (subscribe here): Faraz Siddiqi talks about what he expects from Drake Maye and the Patriots offense in fantasy football this upcoming 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

NBC Sports Boston's Tom E. Curran joins Andy Hart and Nick “Fitzy” Stevens on WEEI Afternoons to break down Stefon Diggs' leadership, Efton Chism's rise, the offense's big questions, defensive dominance, Drake Maye's strong start, Vrabel as camp MVP, and more as the gang puts a bow on OTAs and Minicamp. 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

Ted Johnson sits down with Patriots pass rusher Keion White for an exclusive interview after the final day of Patriots minicamp. 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

Ted Johnson sits down with Patriots linebacker Robert Spillane for an EXCLUSIVE interview following the Patriots' final day of minicamp. 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 and Justin Turpin break down the final day of Patriots minicamp live from Gillette Stadium, sharing key takeaways and analysis from the session. 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 and Justin Turpin break down Day 1 of Patriots mandatory minicamp, with key takeaways live from Gillette Stadium. 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

Ted Johnson sits down for an exclusive interview with his former teammate, New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel, following Day 1 of mandatory minicamp. 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 will hit the back fields at Gillette Stadium on Monday afternoon for the start of mandatory minicamp. Fitzy previews what's to come this week, breaking down five positions to watch on the latest episode of 6 Rings & Football Things. 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 joined WEEI Afternoons with Andy Hart and Ted Johnson to discuss Drake Maye's week-to-week progress at OTAs, evaluate his mobility and pocket awareness, break down the biggest challenges facing Mike Vrabel in his first year as head coach, 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

After a rough debut at 2025 Patriots voluntary OTAs, Drake Maye looks to be on track now with a solid performance to kick off the month of June. Plus, Stefon Diggs was off the party boat and actually at practice, looking good. Our Meghan Ottolini was there to witness it all and share her thoughts on everything Pats OTAs, Josh McDaniels' involvement, why the growth of the running back room should be a focal point, and more on the latest @6ringspod. 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 Chris Mason (@ByChrisMason) to discuss observations and takeaways from Patriots OTAs. 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 'Stinkin' Truth Podcast' (Subscribe Here): Mark Schlereth and Mike Evans check in on the drama that Stefon Diggs has now brought to Mike Vrabel and the New England Patriots with his latest escapades on a recent boat party. 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

Fresh from witnessing Day 2 of the 2025 Patriots second session of OTAs Mego joins us to share her thoughts on Drake, the receivers & Mike Vrabel's presser. Plus, what will the Pats do about Stefon Diggs and his notorious party boat video? We bring the good pink stuff for the latest @6ringspod 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

By now, everybody has seen the viral video of the Patriots' wide receiver partying on a boat with some questionable substances. What will the fallout be from the video? Meghan Ottolini joined 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

Fresh off Day 2 of the Patriots' second OTA session, Mego joins Fitzy to share her thoughts on Drake Maye, the receivers, and Mike Vrabel's presser. 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 Hart, Fitzy, and Ted to recap the last week of Patriots training camp. He is interested to see how Mike Vrabel addresses the Stefon Diggs situation. Kyle Williams has impressed so far in OTAs. 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

With NFL players officially eligible to join Team USA for flag football at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, Fitzy and Jon Lyons draft an all-time Patriots defense for flag 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

With NFL players now eligible to join Team USA for flag football at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, Fitzy and Jon Lyons draft an all-time Patriots offense for Olympic flag 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

As of last week, ⁠NFL players are now free to join Team USA⁠ as flag football makes its debut at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. Fitzy is joined by the coach, Jon Lyons (@therealjonlyons), to draft an Olympic Flag Football team using all-time 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

Meghan "Mego" Ottolini is joined by Nicole Yang of the Boston Globe, live from the practice fields at Gillette Stadium, to break down the biggest takeaways from Wednesday's Patriots OTA session. 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 try to decipher just what went wrong for Ja'Lynn Polk last season in 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

Turnovers were a concern for Drake Maye last season. Is his 4-interception day in OTAs a red flag? Meghan Ottolini joined Fitzy to break it 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

Meghan Ottolini joins Nick "Fitzy" Stevens to break down key takeaways from Patriots OTAs, including Drake Maye's 4 INTs, Will Campbell's intensity, Mike Vrabel's commanding presence, and a standout performance from the defense. 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 are holding 2025 OTAs—the first of the Mike Vrabel era—at Gillette Stadium this week, and our own Meghan Ottolini was there Tuesday to take it all in. Drake's 4 INTs! Will Campbell's compete level! Vrabel's commanding presence! It was all on display. We're breaking down the good, the bad, and what's next for the Pats on an all-new @6RingsPod. 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 better to break down the premiere of the Patriots' new behind-the-scenes docu-series “Forged in Foxborough” than the creator of PatsPropaganda.com himself — Mike Dussault of Patriots.com? Fitzy and Mike talk about favorite moments, the Vrabel and Will Campbell love, and what might be coming next in the series. Subscribe to 6 Rings on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or the Audacy app today! 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

Boston Sports Journal's Mike Giardi joins Fitzy, Hart, and Ted Johnson to preview the Patriots' season after this week's schedule release. Are the Pats becoming too trendy? 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 joined WEEI Afternoons with Hart, Fitzy and Johnson to discuss the optimism coming from Patriots' fans after the release of the 2025 schedule, share his honest assessment of how the team matches up with this season's opponents, and much 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

The complete 2025 Pats schedule is out — Jon Lyons joins Nick "Fitzy" Stevens to break it all down. Toughest game? Favorite matchup? Hardest stretch? And more. Make sure to subscribe to the 6 Rings Pod for the latest Pats perspectives on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or 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

Andrew Callahan of the Boston Herald joins Nick "Fitzy" Stevens to share his biggest takeaways from Patriots Rookie Minicamp, the upcoming schedule release, 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

Andrew Callahan of the Boston Herald takes us inside how Will Campbell became the Patriots' 1st-round pick — and how Mike Vrabel and company fell in love with their future cornerstone tackle. 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

Friend of the show from the Boston Herald, @_andrewcallahan, joins us to discuss his great piece on Will Campbell's impact on the Pats, how Vrabel & co. fell for him, plus other rookie minicamp thoughts, schedule release & more on a fresh @6ringspod (subscribe via Apple Pods, Spotify, or the Audacy app today!) 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 NFL drops its full 2025 season schedule next Wednesday, May 14. Fitzy & Mego are here with a full preview and predictions for a highly anticipated Patriots campaign—one that comes with the league's second-easiest strength of schedule. Who's the opener against? Any primetime matchups? What's the toughest stretch? The easiest? They've got it all. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or the Audacy app for the best Patriots content, analysis, 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

The Patriots brought in new faces at tackle and wide receiver, but are they real solutions? Meghan Ottolini and Nick “Fitzy” Stevens dive into their biggest remaining concerns on the Patriots ' roster. 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