Podcast appearances and mentions of Ted Johnson

Topics discussed: Arguing for, and against, the Patriots as the best team in the AFC in 2025 // NFL analyst Mark Schlereth chooses his top team in the AFC this season // Why the recent rash of Bruins injuries has fans concerned about the future // Ted Johnson defines the catchphrase of his former teammate, Mike Vrabel // Evaluating the Patriots strength of schedule, DVOA against other AFC foes // Bill Belichick, UNC Football release joint statement addressing NFL rumors // Former Patriots QB Brian Hoyer on if New England is the AFC's best team // Which Patriots team had the superior coaching staff: 2001 or 2025? // Three Point Stance, The Drive, Odds and Ends + more!

Ted Johnson defines the catchphrase of his former teammate, Mike Vrabel

Hart, Fitzy and Ted Johnson examine the coaching staffs from the 2001 and 2025 Patriots teams, and they debate which team had the superior group of coaches leading them.

Topics discussed: Mark Schlereth, Brian Hoyer nominate their top AFC team + Ted Johnson reacts to the Ja'Marr Chase "Spit-gate" controversy (The Drive) // Which Patriots team had the superior coaching staff: 2001 or 2025? // Odds and Ends: Should the Celtics be "shooting for average" from beyond the arc this season?

Three Point Stance: Red Sox sit idle, Drake's Skip-n-Rip + Mazzulla on fun // Ted Johnson defines the catchphrase of his former teammate, Mike Vrabel // The DVOA metric is Ted's favorite metric //

Ted Johnson wants Milton Williams to step up tonight

Ted Johnson compares today's Pats to his Super Bowl winning days

Longtime NFL quarterback Brian Hoyer joins WEEI Afternoons with Andy Hart, Ted Johnson, and Dan Bahl to discuss the areas that he has seen the most growth from Drake Maye, the difficulties of playing on Thursday Night Football, the special trait that sets the Patriots apart, 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

HOUR 3: The Patriots have won seven straight, and looking at their schedule, their isn't any sign of slowing down. What is the ceiling for these Patriots? Nick "Fitzy" Stevens and Andy Hart discuss. Plus, Andy gives his "Thumbs-up, Thumbs-down list," and the guys catch up with Ted Johnson to get his thoughts on the big 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

Ted Johnson recounts the story of how he met legendary rock musician, Eddie Vedder, while attending a concert in Maine during a bye week of the Patriots' season.

Tom E. Curran joins WEEI Afternoons with Andy Hart, Nick "Fitzy" Stevens, and Ted Johnson to discuss why the Patriots didn't add at the deadline, their win over the Falcons, and their upcoming game against the Buccaneers. 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 Johnson examine the best win, and the worst loss, on the Patriots' schedule so far this season, and they compare New England's high and low moments to those of other contenders around the AFC in order to establish a more efficient power ranking.

Brian Hoyer joins WEEI Afternoons with Andy Hart, Nick “Fitzy” Stevens, and Ted Johnson to discuss Drake Maye's play so far this season and how he can take it to the next level, the Patriots' win over the Falcons on Sunday, and the latest from the NFL trade deadline. 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 won six straight heading into the NFL Trade Deadline, and with the state of the AFC, they can compete with anybody. They need to invest. Nick "Fitzy" Stevens and Andy Hart discuss as they continue their breakdown of the Patriots' win over the Falcons. Plus, Ted Johnson joins the show and Andy gives out his Thumps Up-Thumbs Down 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

Hart, Fitzy, Ted Johnson, Dan, Stiz and Brian share their picks against the spread from the Week 9 slate of NFL games in this week's Afternoons Pick-Six.

On today's edition of The Drive, Hart, Fitzy and Ted Johnson react to Josh McDaniels' frank response to a question about the Patriots adding to the running back room, Mike Giardi's reasoning for Patriots-Falcons being a perplexing matchup, and Jeremy Springer's hilarious response to a question about celebrating Halloween.

Hart, Fitzy and Ted Johnson discuss how the Patriots measure up against other perceived powerhouses in the AFC this season. Plus, the guys react to a report from Albert Breer and Phil Perry regarding a disastrous decision that was nearly made by Bill Belichick in the 2023 NFL Draft.

On today's edition of The Drive, Hart, Fitzy and Ted Johnson debate whether the Patriots' leadership group is capable of making a significant trade ahead of the deadline, react to comments made by Tom E. Curran and Dan Orlovsky about the Pats and Drake Maye, and nominate their favorite new members of the Celtics.

Ted Johnson agrees with the Pats letting White go // Tossing the idea around of getting rid of the intentional walk in baseball // Who is the best 2 sport player ever? //

Hart, Fitzy and Ted Johnson each select a position group on the Patriots that is in most need of improvement at the 2025 NFL Trade Deadline, and they defend their opinions against the other two hosts.

Hart, Fitzy and Ted Johnson hear from callers, all of whom weigh in on our Shohei Ohtani conversation with their own greatest athletes of all-time.

Three Point Stance: World Series Game 3, Justin Fields + Bruins buy-in // Week 8 "Ted Talk": Ted breaks down Josh McDaniels' 2nd half adjustments // Ted Johnson is "swag-less" //

Hart, Fitzy and Ted Johnson nominate their first half (non-QB) Most Valuable Players on the 2025 New England Patriots, and they identify players that need to improve in the back half of the regular season.

On today's edition of The Drive, Hart, Fitzy and Ted Johnson react to Mark Schlereth's thoughts on the Patriots' chances to compete for a Super Bowl, and they revisit Brian Hoyer's view on the room for growth that Drake Maye and Josh McDaniels have in front of them this season.

In the final hour of the 6 Rings Postgame Show, Fitzy and Hart are joined by WEEI Afternoons co-host Ted Johnson, who shares his thoughts on the victory. Andy delivers his thumbs-up/thumbs-down take. The guys then look ahead to next week's matchup against the Atlanta Falcons and the NFL Trade Deadline that follows Week 9. 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

HR3 - In the final hour of the 6 Rings Postgame Show Fitzy and Hart continue to break down the Patriots 32-13 win over the Cleveland Browns. The guys are joined by their WEEI Afternoons co-host Ted Johnson to give his thoughts on the Pats win, and Andy gives his thumbs up, thumbs down from the win. Finally, Andy and Fitzy look ahead to next week's matchup against the Atlanta Falcons and the subsequent NFL Trade Deadline that follows Week 9 matchups.

Why this weekend's Patriots game has the chance to become a trap game // Patriots' OC Josh McDaniels on Drake Maye's sliding, Diggs' hands + more // Bruins players are freely admitting how bad things are // Three Point Stance: Jaylen Brown Day, World Series + UNC-UVA this weekend // NFL Networks' Mike Giardi joins, gets aboard the Maye hype train // How are the the Pats going to slow down Miles Garrett? // Ted Johnson shares what to watch for in Patriots game against the Browns // Reacting to ESPN's top Patriots trade targets ahead of the '25 deadline // Celtics-Knicks preview + How Ted Johnson went from surfer to linebacker // The Drive: Josh McDaniels on Myles Garrett + Bruins futility grows // Afternoons Pick-Six: Picking winners against the spread for NFL Week 8 // Odds and Ends: Our official predictions for Patriots-Browns in Week 8 //

Ted Johnson shares what to watch for in Patriots game against the Browns // Reacting to ESPN's top Patriots trade targets ahead of the '25 deadline // Celtics-Knicks preview + How Ted Johnson went from surfer to linebacker //

Ted Johnson shares what to watch for in Patriots game against the Browns

The most important part of a football team according to Ted Johnson

Ted Talk: An eager Ted Johnson needs to weigh in on Pats/Titans

NBC Sports Boston Patriots insider Tom E. Curran joins WEEI Afternoons with Andy Hart, Nick "Fitzy" Stevens, and Ted Johnson to discuss what he's hearing with the NFL trade deadline less than two weeks away, discuss where Drake Maye ranks in the quarterback hierarchy, preview this Sunday's matchup with the Browns, 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 guys chat about how bizarre the Bill and Jordon drama is // Bill and Jordon turn their guns on NFL Films, which Bill once loved // Ted says the Pats' pass rush isn't as good as people think //

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

The full WEEI Afternoon Show with Andy Hart, Nick "Fitzy" Stevens, and Ted Johnson from 10/16/25 HR1 - Andy and Fitzy open today's show breaking down the Patriots matchup in Tennessee. Despite having the clear talent advantage over a reeling Titans team fresh off of firing their head coach, can the young Pats team block out the noise surrounding Mike Vrabel's return to Tennessee and take care of business? The guys are joined by former Bruins goalie and current NESN analyst ahead of the B's opening up a West Coast trip tonight in Vegas. Razor discusses how sustainable the Bruins hot start is, if David Pastrnak is destined to become the next captain, and more. HR2 - In today's Three Point Stance: Andy offers an alternative Super Bowl Halftime Show for the NFL to consider, Ted thinks the Patriots' defense is being overrated by fans and media alike, citing the pass rush as one area of concern. While Fitzy reacts to an ESPN trade deadline preview and a Patriots deal that he thinks makes sense for both sides. The guys are joined by NBC Sports Boston's Tom E. Curran, does Tom agree with Ted that the Pats defense is more of a concern than people think, is the Pats lead in the AFC East sustainable, and more. HR3 - Andy, Fitzy, and Ted discuss Stefon Diggs and how he has taken on an unexpected leadership role on the Patriots roster. Has the WR, who's been known for diva antics, turned a corner or are the Patriots eventually going to see the other side of their star WR? The guys power rank each facet of the game for the Patriots discussing where they think the Pats are the strongest and weakest. Where do the guys see the biggest weaknesses on this Patriots team? Finally, the guys get into a discussion about Joe Mazzulla making the media members play the coaching staff in a 5v5 bludgeoning. Did Mazzulla go too far? Dan Bahl certainly thinks so HR4 - Andy, Fitzy, and Ted revisit the hottest stories of the day in The Drive, can the Patriots block out the noise in Tennessee? Is David Pastrnak the heir apparent to the Bruin's captaincy? Finally, is TreyVeon Henderson the key to unlocking the struggling Patriots run game? the guys discuss Pablo Torre's latest Belichick report tease that could change college sports permanently in Odds & Ends

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

From '6 Rings & Football Things' (subscribe here): Fitzy and Hart break down the Patriots' 25-19 win over the Saints in New Orleans. They're joined by WEEI Afternoons co-host Ted Johnson, who shares his biggest takeaways from the game. Plus, Andy delivers his weekly "Thumbs Ups, Thumbs Downs," and more.

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

HR3 - Fitzy and Hart continue to recap the Patriots 25-19 victory in New Orleans over the Saints. The guys are joined by their WEEI Afternoons co-host Ted Johnson who gives his biggest takeaways from the game, Andy gives his 'Thumbs Up, Thumbs Down' for the week, and more

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

Stefon Diggs says the team cannot get complacent after a big win in Buffalo. Ted Johnson compares the impact that Diggs is having to what Alex Bregman did for a young Red Sox team.

Should UNC fire Bill Belichick? Will he survive the rest of the season? Ted Johnson thinks Stefon Diggs is taking on the Alex Bregman role for the Patriots.

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

Ted Johnson breaks down his thoughts on a huge win for the Patriots. Drake Maye's success looks effortless. Stefon Diggs has become his go-to guy. The pass rush has excelled, and the Linebackers are improving.

Hart, Fitzy and Ted Johnson react Alex Cora's assertion that prominent Red Sox pitchers --- including Brayan Bello, Garrett Whitlock and others --- may be available in the bullpen for the Red Sox in Game 3 against the Yankees.

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

Why Hart disagrees with Red Sox choice to stick with Narvaez in Game 2 full 734 Wed, 01 Oct 2025 18:51:28 +0000 yaFCaw0JE8aJGZGwNQfS7jcFfgJCwAAS mlb,boston red sox,sports WEEI Afternoons mlb,boston red sox,sports Why Hart disagrees with Red Sox choice to stick with Narvaez in Game 2 'WEEI Afternoons,' featuring Andy Hart, Nick 'Fitzy' Stevens, and former Patriots linebacker Ted Johnson, can be heard weekdays 2pm to 6pm on WEEI. Hart, a Tufts graduate, joined WEEI in 2019 after nearly two decades at Patriots.com. With WEEI he has served as the station's Patriots reporter, columnist, and co-host of the national ‘6 Rings & Football Things' podcast. Stevens is a Massachusetts native with a passion for Boston sports. He joined WEEI in the summer of 2019 and has hosted shows across every daypart at the station, including “The 6 Rings Postgame Show” with Hart after every Patriots game. Johnson joined WEEI after serving as an on-air host for The Sports Hub since 2018. Upon his retirement from the NFL in 2005, he began his professional media career at CBS Boston doing pre- and postgame shows for the Patriots. © 2025 Audacy, Inc. Sports False https://player.amperwa

Hart, Fitzy and Ted Johnson share their expectations for Red Sox RHP Brayan Bello, as Bello prepares for his postseason debut on Wednesday night in The Bronx.

On today's Three Point Stance: Hart predicts a Dave Roberts-esque performance from David Hamilton, Fitzy weighs in on Stefon Diggs' return to Buffalo as a member of the Patriots, and Ted Johnson praises Alex Bregman for his continued leadership display.

Hour 2 - Ted Johnson reveals his game-changer from Patriots week 4. The guys pinpoint who needs to step up for the Red Sox to advance to the divisional series.