Podcast appearances and mentions of doug kyed

Brian opens by discussing Eliot Wolf's press conference, including Christian Gonzalez's contract negotiations and the Kayshon Boutte trade. He then talks about some interesting comments from Jayson Tatum's camp and Payton Pritchard (0:00). Then, he chats with the Boston Herald's Doug Kyed about the Patriots, the Boutte trade, Gonzalez returning to practice, the running back depth chart, and more (19:00). Brian and Jamie end with a listener call on Jarren Duran (55:00). We want to hear from you! Leave Brian a message on the listener line at 617-396-7172. Or send us your questions for our mailbag at offthepike@gmail.com. The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit https://fanduel.com/playwithaplan to learn more about the resources and helplines. Host: Brian Barrett Guest: Doug Kyed Producer: Jamie McClellan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Patriots beat reporter Doug Kyed tells his daughter Hallie's harrowing cancer saga

Cambridge resident, Kenneth Reeves, on Doctor/Patient relationship // Doug Kyed celebrates the life of his daughter, Hallie James Kyed // 17 year old Desmond Baugh is determined to make the most of life! // A very tall Will Flemming joins the boys //

Day 1 of The Jimmy Fund kicks off with Matt Smith & Michael Serzane // Dana Farber's chief philanthropy officer, Melany Duval, talks breakthroughs // Dana Farber patient Maggie Pierce & her pink heaqdband kick cancer's butt! // Willson Contreras & Wilyer Abreu join, as they push towards playoffs // GENERAL MANAGER PANEL (CAM NEELY BRUINS, CRAIG BRESLOW SOX, CURT ONALFO REVS, DOME GUASCH LEGACY, DANIELLE MARMER FLEET) // Nothing can keep 15 year old Brenna Bujnowsku down! // Rich shares some of his personal experiences with cancer // Ceddanne Rafaela & Andruw Monasterio join to talk the Red Sox turnaround // UConn Huskies women's coach, Geno Auriemma, on building a dynasty // Firefighter Billy Hill, on his journey with cancer & Dana Farber // Hall Of Famer, Joe Castiglione, discusses his work with The Jimmy Fund // Cambridge resident, Kenneth Reeves, on Doctor/Patient relationship // Doug Kyed celebrates the life of his daughter, Hallie James Kyed // 17 year old Desmond Baugh is determined to make the most of life! // A very tall Will Flemming joins the boys //

Send us Fan MailWe discuss latest hot topics from the beginning of Pats 2026 training camp. We touch on Aaron Rodgers comments on Vrabel's off season as well as what players are under the most pressure in the upcoming season. We discuss the Gonzo contract situation & how Michael feels about the backup Qb situation & the wr group. Michael also gives his game by game predictions for the upcoming season how many wins does he have them finishing with in 2026? I hope you all enjoy and as always thank you all for listening!

(0:00) Joe Murray is joined by Doug Kyed who covers the Patriots for the Boston Herald, joins the show to talk all things Patriots joint practices with the Colts and more! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

00:00 – 21:28 – Colts joint practices with the Patriots get underway ahead of their preseason game on Thursday, the guys break down how the Colts looked out at camp over the weekend, the offensive struggles, Adam Vinatieri takes a shot at Bill Belichick during his Hall of Fame speech over the weekend, Colts sign WR DJ Montgomery, kicking competition, Titans guard Peter Skoronski gets a huge payday and could mean even more dollars for Quenton Nelson, is AR on the chopping block? 21:29 – 33:24 – – IndyStar Colts reporter Joel A. Erickson joins us and discusses his plans heading to Boston, his hot spots for food, DeForest Buckner starting to look like himself again, the wide receiver room without Alec Pierce and Josh Downs, Riley Leonard positives, the better likelihood the Cubs catch the Brewers or Anthony Richardson remains on the Colts roster after cut downs 33:25 – 40:49 – GOATs of the Week 40:50 – 49:35 - Boston Herald Patriots reporter Doug Kyed joins us to discuss the biggest strengths/weaknesses he’s seen from New England in training camp so far, Vinatieri goes into the Pro Football Hall of Fame: what’s his relationship with the Patriots these days?, expectations for the Patriots after being runner-up in the Super Bowl, Belichick was a fan of AR back in the daySupport the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-wake-up-call-1075-the-fan/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

00:00 – 13:48 – The guys are back and recap the weekend that was, Colts training camp thoughts and takeaways, Fever dust-up with the Sky, Sophie Cunningham vs. Djonai Carrington, Caitlin Clark’s technical foul gets rescinded, the latest on the Colts kicking competition and why it seems to decided barring a 180 performance 13:49 – 21:39 – Morning Checkdown 21:40 – 43:02 – Colts joint practices with the Patriots get underway ahead of their preseason game on Thursday, the guys break down how the Colts looked out at camp over the weekend, the offensive struggles, Adam Vinatieri takes a shot at Bill Belichick during his Hall of Fame speech over the weekend, Colts sign WR DJ Montgomery, kicking competition, Titans guard Peter Skoronski gets a huge payday and could mean even more dollars for Quenton Nelson, is AR on the chopping block? 43:03 -1:09:09 – IndyStar Colts reporter Joel A. Erickson joins us and discusses his plans heading to Boston, his hot spots for food, DeForest Buckner starting to look like himself again, the wide receiver room without Alec Pierce and Josh Downs, Riley Leonard positives, the better likelihood the Cubs catch the Brewers or Anthony Richardson remains on the Colts roster after cut downs, are the Colts going to make another move at WR?, Albert Breer’s concerning note about Alec Pierce, how concerning is the Colts WR room?, Morning Checkdown 1:09:10 – 1:18:24 – Purdue AD says his IU “joke” was equivalent to hitting it in the water on the first hole, Colts CB Cam Taylor-Britt suspended for the first game of the season for violating the NFL’s personal conduct policy 1:18:25 – 1:29:49 – The Fever over the weekend, Kelsey Mitchell continues to dominate, what is her future with the team after this season?, GOATs of the Week 1:29:50 – 1:51:51 – Tucker Barnhart texts the show and tells an Ichiro/California Pizza Kitchen story, the Colts linebacker group, Anthony Richardson’s comments over the weekend about his trade request and if he expects to remain with the Colts, Morning Checkdown 1:51:52 – 2:01:51 – Boston Herald Patriots reporter Doug Kyed joins us to discuss the biggest strengths/weaknesses he’s seen from New England in training camp so far, Vinatieri goes into the Pro Football Hall of Fame: what’s his relationship with the Patriots these days?, expectations for the Patriots after being runner-up in the Super Bowl, Belichick was a fan of AR back in the day 2:01:52 – 2:09:59 – The guys wrap the show with some state fair talk as James gets ready to hit the airport and recall hearing a couple of listeners shout out Marc at Colts camp Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-wake-up-call-1075-the-fan/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Doug Kyed joins, weighs in on the Christian Gonzales contract controversy // Jarren Duran puts Chad Tracy in an bad spot // Is Duran going to be traded now? // Does Ted Johnson make a Top 25 Patriots players? //

The Red Sox roll & win their 7th straight series! // Another day, another Jarren Duran incident // Did Chad Tracy just lie to all of our faces? // Callers split over what to do with Jarren Duran // Chris Cotillo says the Red Sox are in the middle of what they were and are // Are the Patriots not even close to a deal with Christian Gonzalez? // Celtics social media team strikes again! // Boutte is showing some spirit // Doug Kyed joins, weighs in on the Christian Gonzales contract controversy // Jarren Duran puts Chad Tracy in an bad spot // Is Duran going to be traded now? // Does Ted Johnson make a Top 25 Patriots players? // Arcand VS Everyone - Big actor, Bad movie // We launch YOUR Take Grenades! // Are any teams interested in Jarren Duran? // Chat GPT ranks the WEEI crew //

Doug Kyed reports back from Patriots training camp

The Boston Herald's Doug Kyed joins the show to cover the 8 biggest storylines out of Patriots camp and whether they're notable or nothing. The guys cover Christian Gonzalez' reaction to Robert Kraft's comments, Drake Maye's so-so connection with A.J. Brown, Kayshon Boutte's breakout and more. 0:00 – Intro 3:11 – Christian Gonzalez contract situation & Robert Kraft comments 9:44 – Media narrative and what Kraft was really trying to say 13:50 – Full team drill tracking & early offensive observations 16:09 – AJ Brown at camp: notable or not? 20:02 – Drake Maye's connection with receivers so far 26:00 – PrizePicks 27:18 – Gabe Jacas injury timeline & contract context 31:20 – Linebacker group and Elijah Ponder 36:26 – Harold Landry load management 41:11 – Up-tempo offense: what it means and why it matters this year 43:03 – AVT observations & outro Pats Interference on CLNS Media is Powered by:

Christian Gonzalez spoke to the media and indicated he won't be negotiating his contract publicly. Doug Kyed and Michael Hurley go deep on the Gonzalez situation while indicating there might not be any more developments until a deal gets done. The Pats Chat duo also breaks down the entire depth chart, while Doug offers some observations on the rookie tight ends, veterans like A.J. Brown and Kevin Byard, and more. Pats Chat on CLNS Media is Powered by:

The Boston Herald's Doug Kyed joins the show to cover the 8 biggest storylines out of Patriots camp and whether they're notable or nothing. The guys cover Christian Gonzalez' reaction to Robert Kraft's comments, Drake Maye's so-so connection with A.J. Brown, Kayshon Boutte's breakout and more. 0:00 – Intro 3:11 – Christian Gonzalez contract situation & Robert Kraft comments 9:44 – Media narrative and what Kraft was really trying to say 13:50 – Full team drill tracking & early offensive observations 16:09 – AJ Brown at camp: notable or not? 20:02 – Drake Maye's connection with receivers so far 26:00 – PrizePicks 27:18 – Gabe Jacas injury timeline & contract context 31:20 – Linebacker group and Elijah Ponder 36:26 – Harold Landry load management 41:11 – Up-tempo offense: what it means and why it matters this year 43:03 – AVT observations & outro Patriots on CLNS Media is Powered by:

Doug Kyed and Michael Hurley discuss the latest contract situations surrounding the Patriots prior to the start of Training Camp. The guys discuss the latest with Christian Gonzalez wanting a new contract and Patriots 2nd round pick Gabe Jacas still unsigned in fact being the only 2nd round pick remaining in the NFL that has not signed their contract. Which leads Doug to explain why he's a little more concerned about the Gabe Jacas contract situation than the Christian Gonzalez contract situation: “I'm a little more concerned about the Jacas situation than the Gonzalez situation…Cause it's a little more unprecedented…It's also hurting both the player and the team, probably the team more than the player right now.” FULL EPISODE: https://youtube.com/live/QCSClvp08p8?feature=share Pats Chat on CLNS Media is Powered by:

(00:00) Zo and Beatle aired live from the tall ships on Monday, got distracted and interviewed Jack Sparrow. J-stew and Joe Murray broadcasted live from the saugus wing contest this past weekend and were all over the place. (00:19:02.47) Doug Kyed from the Boston Harold joins the show to talk about all things Patriots. (00:32:37.94) Bill Belichick is stuck in this hole and doesn't know how to dig himself out. Please note: Timecodes may shift by a few minutes due to inserted ads. Because of copyright restrictions, portions—or entire segments—may not be included in the podcast.CONNECT WITH TOUCHER & HARDY: linktr.ee/ToucherandHardyFor the latest updates, visit the show page on 985thesportshub.com. Follow 98.5 The Sports Hub on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. Watch the show every morning on YouTube, and subscribe to stay up-to-date with all the best moments from Boston's home for sports!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00) Who's Your Caddy Classic: Andrew and Holley Do a Mini Golf Draft of the Members of the Sports Hub.(31:34.586) DOUG KYED, who covers the New England Patriots for the Boston Herald alongside ANDREW CALLAHAN, joins the show to share the latest goings-on down at Gillette Stadium.(31:34.586) SEGMENT #3Please note: Timecodes may shift by a few minutes due to inserted ads. Because of copyright restrictions, portions—or entire segments—may not be included in the podcast.CONNECT WITH TOUCHER & HARDY: linktr.ee/ToucherandHardyFor the latest updates, visit the show page on 985thesportshub.com. Follow 98.5 The Sports Hub on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. Watch the show every morning on YouTube, and subscribe to stay up-to-date with all the best moments from Boston's home for sports!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The deal that's been rumored and discussed for months finally took place. A.J. Brown is a member of the Patriots. Doug Kyed and Michael Hurley break down all aspects of this acquisition, from the high price of a 2028 first-round pick and a 2027 fifth, to the Super Bowl expectations for the reigning AFC champs, to the impact on Kayshon Boutte's place on the roster, to the risk/reward equation that didn't stop Mike Vrabel from getting his guy.  Pats Chat on CLNS Media is Powered by:

Bill and Doug Kyed of The Boston Herald each draft teams they think might make a quarterback change in the upcoming NFL season. 0:00 Welcome 3:06 Raiders 10:24 Browns 14:53 Cardinals 19:28 Falcons 23:35 Vikings 28:06 Jets 31:53 Steelers 36:44 Colts 40:08 Dolphins 42:53 Saints 45:11 Texans 48:38 Panthers 50:07 Giants 51:59 Rams 54:07 49ers Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It's a busy day in the land of the Patriots, as OTAs began in Foxboro. Doug Kyed and Michael Hurley break down everything that took place on and off the field, from Mike Vrabel's and Drake Maye's press conferences, to the notable absence of Christian Gonzalez, to the work of some rookies in practice. Plus, suddenly there's a snag in the expected A.J. Brown trade? And Doug goes deep on his article about Will Campbell's potential future as a tackle or a guard. Pats Chat on CLNS Media is Powered by:

(00:00) Fred, Joe and Hurley shoot the breeze. (19:57) The guys talk about a recent article from Doug Kyed which discusses whether or not Will Campbell is destined to move to guard. Also, Hurley plays in a men's baseball league. Will the Patriots pay Drake Maye? (37:06) Toucher talks about Cha-Chi. Please note: Timecodes may shift by a few minutes due to inserted ads. Because of copyright restrictions, portions—or entire segments—may not be included in the podcast.For the latest updates, visit the show page on 985thesportshub.com. Follow 98.5 The Sports Hub on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. Watch the show every morning on YouTube, and subscribe to stay up-to-date with all the best moments from Boston's home for sports!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Doug Kyed and Michael Hurley go over some areas of the Patriots' 2026 schedule that might have been overlooked last week. Plus, Doug runs through some of his mailbag questions from the Boston Herald, including what price is too much for A.J. Brown? While everybody knew the Patriots' list of opponents was going to make the 2026 season difficult, the NFL added to the trouble by giving New England some logistical nightmares along the way. Doug Kyed and Michael Hurley spotlight some of the major challenges that Mike Vrabel's team will face in 2026, before getting into mailbag questions and a potpourri of topics. Pats Chat on CLNS Media is Powered by:

Doug Kyed and Michael Hurley present a best-case scenario for the Patriots in 2026. Plus, they break down rookie minicamp and react to Caleb Lomu playing left tackle and discuss whether the Mike Vrabel-Dianna Russini controversy is dying down. Pats Chat on CLNS Media is Powered by:

Rich takes Red Sox to task over last minute game cancelations // Jarren Duran deletes social media after taking shots at Michael Holley // Bruins release subtitles to epic Pastrnak rant! // Tracy McGrady backtracks, says he never spoke to Jaylen Brown // Doug Kyed remains confident Vrabel will remain head coach of Patriots // Philly fans get crushed as Knicks close out series // Tom Brady has a hard time acting like a human being // Tom Brady's awkward delivery at Kevin Hart Roast // Dianna Russini seen in public with husband for first time since scandal // Bucks reporter, Ti Windisch, thinks both Celtics & Bucks fan have points // Incoming! We listen to your Take Grenades! // Most depressing Red Sox stat ever! //

Doug Kyed joins, remains confident Vrabel will remain head coach of Patriots

Doug Kyed and Michael Hurley go position-by-position and make their way-too-early cuts on the Patriots' 2026 90-man roster. They decide how the talent and depth on this roster compares to past teams. Pats Chat on CLNS Media is Powered by:

Brian opens by recapping the Celtics' loss to the 76ers on Tuesday night and discussing some bad habits the C's fell into when trailing (0:00). Then, he gets into a rowdy Bruins win in Buffalo, including a scrappy, adrenaline-fueled third period (24:00). Then, he chats with the Boston Herald's Doug Kyed about A.J. Brown trade rumors, potential positions the Patriots could target in the upcoming draft, and Mike Vrabel's comments on the Dianna Russini scandal (32:15). Brian and Jamie end with a listener call and a discussion about the Celtics-Sixers series (1:26:30). We want to hear from you! Leave Brian a message on the listener line at 617-396-7172. Or send us your questions for our mailbag at offthepike@gmail.com. The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Host: Brian Barrett Guest: Doug Kyed Producer: Jamie McClellan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

(00:00) KEEP 3 but DITCH 9 major sports events.(15:38.439) DOUG KYED, who covers the New England Patriots for the Boston Herald alongside ANDREW CALLAHAN, joins the show to share the latest goings-on down at Gillette Stadium.(29:15.510) Please note: Timecodes may shift by a few minutes due to inserted ads. Because of copyright restrictions, portions—or entire segments—may not be included in the podcast.CONNECT WITH TOUCHER & HARDY: linktr.ee/ToucherandHardyFor the latest updates, visit the show page on 985thesportshub.com. Follow 98.5 The Sports Hub on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. Watch the show every morning on YouTube, and subscribe to stay up-to-date with all the best moments from Boston's home for sports!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

SEGMENT - Arcand is joined by Doug Kyed of the Boston Herald to discuss where the Patriots go from here after the news that the team was planning to release Stefon Diggs. Where things stand with Christian Gonzalez as he becomes eligible for a contract extension, and more.

HR3 - Arcand is joined by Doug Kyed of the Boston Herald to discuss where the Patriots go from here after the news that the team was planning to release Stefon Diggs. Where things stand with Christian Gonzalez as he becomes eligible for a contract extension, and more. In tonight's New England Nightly News: The Patriots got one popular restaurant in trouble for partying after hours upon returning from Denver post-AFC title win. Arcand reacts to RFK Jr's latest quest to "Make America Healthy Again" attacking a New England staple.

The Boston Herald's Doug Kyed returns to the show to reveal what he and Andrew learned from league sources at the combine. The guys cover the Patriots' top targets, plus where they stand on A.J. Brown, Maxx Crosby, Stefon Diggs, Christian Barmore and more. Pats Interference on CLNS Media is Powered by: 

Patriots' writer for The Boston Herald Doug Kyed joins the show to explain why he thinks the Pats weren't ready for the Super Bowl stage, the areas of need they should target in the offseason, and the biggest factor in Drake Maye's struggles.

The exit interviews among the Patriots' skill positions continues with the defensive front. How great can Milton Williams be after a stellar first season as the highest-paid Patriot? Then, Doug Kyed from The Boston Herald joins the show and explains why the Pats will still be in the market for a tackle despite commitments to Will Campbell. And, more is coming out from Seattle about having tells on everyone including Drake Maye which shows how much there is still to learn.

(00:00) Doug Kyed from the Boston Herald joins Toucher & Hardy.(21:05.669) The Email Bit (Proudly brought to you by Jeffery Glassman Injury Lawyers)(30:51.723) THE STACKPlease note: Timecodes may shift by a few minutes due to inserted ads. Because of copyright restrictions, portions—or entire segments—may not be included in the podcast.CONNECT WITH TOUCHER & HARDY: linktr.ee/ToucherandHardyFor the latest updates, visit the show page on 985thesportshub.com. Follow 98.5 The Sports Hub on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. Watch the show every morning on YouTube, and subscribe to stay up-to-date with all the best moments from Boston's home for sports!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Boston Herald's Doug Kyed makes his long-awaited return to the show to cover how the Patriots can handle Sam Darnold and the Seahawks' offense, then make his final predictions for Super Bowl LX. The guys also share stories from Super Bowl week and Radio Row. 0:00 - Welcome in Doug Kyed 1:04 - Drake Maye does not win MVP 2:50 - Mike Vrabel wins Coach of the Year 4:42 - What did we learn during Super Bowl week 6:42 - Patriots defense vs Seahawks run offense 10:25 - What can and will Patriots do to get pressure on Sam Darnold 14:24 - Who will have biggest Game in Super Bowl? 28:05 - Prizepicks 29:17 - Game picks 33:45 - Stories from Super Bowl week 37:37 - Wrapping up Pats Interference on CLNS Media is Powered by: Prize Picks

On this episode of the Giants Huddle podcast, John Schmeelk chats Patriots beat reporter for the Boston Herald, Doug Kyed, about how the Giants could have a similar blueprint for a turnaround next year with a second year quarterback and a new and experienced head coach. :00 - Keys to a turnaround 4:15 - A young quarterback and new coordinator 7:45 - A new head coach 16:35 - Free agency 19:40 - Personnel decisions 22:10 - Keys to the Super BowlSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(00:00) Did Drake Maye suffer an injury to his should in the third-quarter of the AFC championship!(18:15.92) Doug Kyed covers the Patriots for the Boston Herald (alongside Andrew Callahan and joins the show to share his takeaways from the Patriots' 10-7 victory in Sunday's AFC championship(37:29.99) No, seriously… IS DRAKE MAYE INJUREDPlease note: Timecodes may shift by a few minutes due to inserted ads. Because of copyright restrictions, portions—or entire segments—may not be included in the podcast.CONNECT WITH TOUCHER & HARDY: linktr.ee/ToucherandHardyFor the latest updates, visit the show page on 985thesportshub.com. Follow 98.5 The Sports Hub on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. Watch the show every morning on YouTube, and subscribe to stay up-to-date with all the best moments from Boston's home for sports!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Boston Herald's Doug Kyed joins the show to talk more about the Patriots including how more comfortable Zak Kuhr and the defense is getting, where Drake Maye's fumble issues really lie, and the running game being the big key in the AFC Championship.

All eyes in Denver now turn to Jarrett Stidham, but we should look at how Stidham started in New England. Should we credit Stidham for how his drafting lead to everyone losing trust in Bill Belichick? Then, Doug Kyed from The Boston Herald joins to talk and credits the defense playing for the first time at full strength for how dominant they were. And, Drake Maye and the Patriots have the unenviable task of trying to win in Denver; a place where New England never seems to win in the playoffs.

The Wild Card preview continues as we dive into the skill position groups for both the Chargers and Patriots. How much is on Justin Herbert to rid himself of his current choker narrative? Then, Doug Kyed from The Boston Herald joins the show and explains why he thinks the Patriots' coaching staff gives Mike Vrabel an edge over Jim Harbaugh. And, Drake Maye hasn't been squeaky clean and can't be counted on to not be overwhelmed by the playoff scene.

The Boston Herald's Doug Kyed joins the show to talk more about Chargers-Patriots and the factor of weather and travel for LA, how Justin Herbert will do against the Pats' defense, and who has the coaching advantage between Jim Harbaugh and Mike Vrabel.

Beltway Blitz with Keith Smith (Wizards), Doug Kyed (NFL) and Michael Phillips (Commanders)

From '6 Rings & Football Things' (subscribe here): Meghan Ottolini sits down with Doug Kyed of The Boston Herald to discuss the week that's been for the Patriots, preview Week 18's matchup with the Dolphins, and look ahead to the playoffs. 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 '6 Rings & Football Things' (subscribe here): Meghan Ottolini sits down with Doug Kyed of The Boston Herald to discuss the week that's been for the Patriots, preview Week 18's matchup with the Dolphins, and look ahead to the playoffs. 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

(0:00) Mark Dondero & Andrew Callahan - in for Toucher & Hardy - are joined by PHIL PERRY who covers the New England Patriots on NBC Sports Boston. The Takie Awards continue as Perry offers his worst take of the calendar year.(13:57) Dondero & Callahan are joined by Doug Kyed of the Boston Herald as he gives his worst Boston sports take of the year. Plus, he discusses the Stefon Diggs situation with the guys.(28:42) The 2025 Takies have concluded. The Worst Boston Sports Take of the Year is...Please note: Timecodes may shift by a few minutes due to inserted ads. Because of copyright restrictions, portions—or entire segments—may not be included in the podcast.CONNECT WITH TOUCHER & HARDY: linktr.ee/ToucherandHardyFor the latest updates, visit the show page on 985thesportshub.com. Follow 98.5 The Sports Hub on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. Watch the show every morning on YouTube, and subscribe to stay up-to-date with all the best moments from Boston's home for sports!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Brian discusses the news that Stefon Diggs is facing felony and misdemeanor charges and what that means for the Patriots, before diving into Drake Maye's strong case for MVP (0:00). Then, he chats with The Boston Herald's Doug Kyed about the Pats-Dolphins game on Sunday, injury updates on Will Campbell, Milton Williams, and Robert Spillane, and potential playoff opponents for the Pats (27:30). Then, Brian answers a listener call before he and Jamie talk about the Red Sox's offseason (1:07:45). We want to hear from you! Leave Brian a message on the listener line at 617-396-7172. Or send us your questions for our mailbag at offthepike@gmail.com. The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Host: Brian Barrett Guest: Doug Kyed Producer: Jamie McClellan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Stop me if you've heard this before, the Pittsburgh Steelers are probably going to finish the season above .500. Again. And if you believe in what you saw on the field in their 28-15 victory over the Miami Dolphins on Monday Night Football, you might think that the Steelers have a chance to win a postseason game for the first time in a long time. But Bill Barnwell and the Boston Herald's Doug Kyed think that, long term, Pittsburgh is stuck in neutral, with no clear path towards improving. They also wonder if we're entering the final days of Tua Tagovailoa's tenure as the Dolphins franchise quarterback. 00:00 - Welcome to the Bill Barnwell Show 01:50 - Game Recap 3:19 - Are the Dolphins ready to move on from Tua? 10:00 - How do you handle Tua's contract? 16:00 - Is it time to move away from overpaying middle class QBs? 23:40 - Pittsburgh wins on Monday Night Football 27:00 - Can the Steelers avoid a 'one and done' postseason? 29:00 - What does a post-Rodgers, post-Tomlin future look like? 36:30 - What are Pittsburgh's chances to succeed in the playoffs? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Boston Herald's Doug Kyed joins the show to discuss the type of statement win the Patriots had over the Giants, why Christian Elliss had no other option to try and stop Jaxson Dart, and why its not crazy to start thinking Super Bowl.

Even with a dominant victory on primetime over the Giants, there are still some who don't trust the Patriots as true contenders. What kind of excuses could these power rankings come up with? Then, Doug Kyed of The Boston Herald joins the show and insinuates that the time may be now to start talking about the Pats making the Super Bowl. And, Stephen A Smith had another thing to say about New England.