6 Rings and Football Things

The first three sessions of Training Camp 2023 for the Patriots are in the books. What has stood out the most through the first few days? Andy Hart and Mike Kadlick have boots on the ground at Gillette Stadium and break it all down for you. Plus, the guys discuss the latest with Matthew Judon and his potential "Hold 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

From 'Breaking Boston' (subscribe here): Day two has passed by at the Patriots' summer camp, and some big names could be holding out for some more green. Fitzy runs through some of the roster highlights so far and some guys that Bill Belichick will need to check in on and get checks to. 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

Andy Hart and Mike Kadlick give their takeaways and analysis from Day 2 of Patriots Training Camp 2023. 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 wait is over. The New England Patriots returned to the practice field on Wednesday to kick off the 2023 season. Fitzy and Hart give you all the insight and analysis from the practice fields of Gillette Stadium and tell you everything you need to know from Day 1 of Patriots Training Camp 2023! 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

FOOTBALL IS BACK! Camp gets underway over at Gillette Stadium THIS WEEK! Who better to preview it with than a former pro in Ross Tucker? Ross joins Fitzy and Hart for our 2023 Patriots camp preview! The guys discuss the pressure on Bill Belichick and whether or not he will break Don Shula’s win record as the head coach of the Patriots. Plus, the guys discuss the expectations for Mac Jones entering the 2023 season and debate what Mac’s ceiling is. In the second half of the show, Fitzy and Andy give their list of names to keep eyes on during camp this week and discuss where the Patriots could see the most improvement 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

The wait is over. Football is back at Gillette Stadium this week! Who should fans have their eyes on? Fitzy and Hart discuss. Plus, where will the Patriots see the most improvement 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

Audacy NFL Insider, Ross Tucker, joins Fitzy and Hart for our 2023 Patriots camp preview! The guys discuss the pressure on Bill Belichick and whether or not he will break Don Shula’s win record as the head coach of the Patriots. Plus, the guys discuss the expectations for Mac Jones entering the 2023 season and debate what Mac’s ceiling is. 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

Both Fitzy and Jon are all in on Mac Jones having a much better season than a year ago. Jon also gives his five predictions for the Patriots 2023 season including the chances at the playoffs and how the defense will look. 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

There has been a lot of chatter about Bill Belichick potentially being on the hot seat. What does he need to accomplish to keep his job safe? Fitzy and Jon Lysons discuss. Plus, the guys take a further look into what happened between DeAndre Hopkins and 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

It’s a loaded edition of the 6 Rings Pod and Paul Perillo of Patriots.com and Patriots Unfiltered to break it all down. The guys kick things off with some DeAndre Hopkins talk. After weeks of “Hopkins watch” it came to an end on Sunday afternoon, with the Patriots missing out on a golden opportunity as the three-time All Pro packs his bags and heads to Tennessee. Where does this leave the Patriots’ receiving corps, and does Mac Jones have enough with the current weapons? The guys also take a look at the Running backs around the NFL speaking out about their value on the market and discuss whether or not the Patriots have a legitimate shot at landing Dalvin Cook. The tone surrounding Bill Belichick has shifted DRAMATICALLY recently. Is the six time Super Bowl champ on the hot season, and does Robert Kraft care if he breaks Don Shula’s win record as a member of the Patriots? It’s been four years since the Patriots won a playoff game and Robert Kraft has not been shy when it comes to voicing his frustrations with that. Andy Hart and Paul Perillo give their five reasons why the Patriots could make the playoffs this season and possibly break that current drought. 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 been four years since the Patriots won a playoff game and Robert Kraft has not been shy when it comes to voicing his frustrations with that. Andy Hart and Paul Perillo give their five reasons why the Patriots could make the playoffs this season and possibly break that current drought. 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 tone surrounding Bill Belichick has shifted DRAMATICALLY recently. Is the six time Super Bowl champ on the hot season, and does Robert Kraft care if he breaks Don Shula’s win record as a member of the Patriots? Andy Hart and Paul Perillo 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

After weeks of “Hopkins watch” it came to an end on Sunday afternoon, with the Patriots missing out on a golden opportunity as the three-time All Pro packs his bags and heads to Tennessee. Where does this leave the Patriots’ receiving corps, and does Mac Jones have enough with the current weapons? Plus, Andy Hart and Paul Perillo take a look at the Running backs around the NFL speaking out about their value on the market and discuss whether or not the Patriots have a legitimate shot at landing Dalvin Cook. 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 'Breaking Boston' (subscribe here): It feels like a whole lot of wasted time in hindsight, but with how much the Titans are paying DeAndre Hopkins, Andy Hart isn't too convinced the Patriots are the losers in this situation. He breaks down the new contract for the star WR, what this means for the Patriots moving forward, and what WR is still out there to complete this Patriots offense. 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 part of his "Sunday 7" for WEEI.com, Andy Hart gave his way too-early, too-optimistic Patriots’ 2023 postseason award predictions. Could Mac Jones be the Patriots' MVP this season? Is a year-three breakout coming for Christian Barmore? The guys touch on all that 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

Andy Hart and Jon Lysons continue to dissect Andy's way too-early, too-optimistic Patriots’ 2023 postseason award predictions, specifically looking at the postseason awards. 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 part of his "Sunday 7" for WEEI.com, Andy Hart gave his way too-early, too-optimistic Patriots’ 2023 postseason award predictions. Hart and Jon Lysons take a look at the list and discuss why Mac Jones has the opportunity to be the Patriots' MVP 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

Once the consensus top coach in the league, the tone surrounding Bill Belichick has changed, drastically. Andy Hart and Chris Curtis discuss why this is a make or break year for the future Hall of Fame head coach, and how Bill O'Brien could be the one to save him. Plus, the guys take a look at something that may be over looked when it comes to the Patriots' roster, the young talent. Hart and Curtis discuss why the young talent on the Patriots' roster should provide optimism for Pats fans, and give their top three reasons the Patriots will be good or better than expected in 2023. 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

Andy Hart and Chris Curtis discuss something that may be over looked when it comes to the Patriots' roster, the young talent. The guys discuss why the young talent on the Patriots' roster should provide optimism for Pats fans, and give their top three reasons the Patriots will be good or better than expected in 2023. 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

Once the consensus top coach in the league, the tone surrounding Bill Belichick has changed, drastically. Andy Hart and Chris Curtis discuss why this is a make or break year for the future Hall of Fame head coach, and how Bill O'Brien could be the one to save him. 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 '1st & Pod' (subscribe here): Danny Parkins and Andrew Fillipponi discuss the impact of sports journalism and being in the center of local breaking news, how Hard Knocks can get the most out of the Jets, where Bill Belichick went wrong, how he right the ship and Saquon Barkley jeopardizing his career. Plus, an ice cream flavor 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

We are just 61 days away from Tom Brady and the Philadelphia Eagles coming to Gillette Stadium to kick off the 2023 NFL season. With the season right around the corner, Fitzy and Hart debate who the top 5 Patriots are right now and who needs to be top 5 by the end of the season in order for the team to get to where they want to be. Patspourri- Deebo Samuel hangs up on an interview when asked about the Eagles, the latest with DeAndre Hopkins and Dalvin Cook, Pats tickets in Germany are selling like hotcakes, Patriots futures, 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

It’s Patspourri! Deebo Samuel hangs up on an interview when asked about the Eagles, the latest with DeAndre Hopkins and Dalvin Cook, Pats tickets in Germany are selling like hotcakes, Patriots futures, 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

As of right now, who are the top 5 Patriots and who needs to be top 5 by the end of the season in order for the team to get to where they want to be? Fitzy and Hart 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

Does Vegas know something we don't? The New England Patriots are currently the betting favorites to land both DeAndre Hopkins and Dalvin Cook. Where does their offense shake up amongst the AFC if they land them both? Fitzy and Mike Kadlick discuss. Take a look at one Patrick Mahomes stat that could provide optimism to how it relates to the Patriots' offense and more! In the second half of the pod, the guys react to a selfie Devin McCourty shared a selfie on Instagram of himself, Mac Jones, and Tom Brady. The guys also discuss our friend Andy Gresh's theory that the Patriots are setting themselves up for a two-year window and react to NFL.com's pick for non-QB MVP on 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

Could Mac Jones be getting some pointers from Tom Brady? Possibly! Devin McCourty shared a selfie on Instagram of himself, Mac Jones, and Tom Brady. The guys also discuss our friend Andy Gresh's theory that the Patriots are setting themselves up for a two-year window and react to NFL.com's pick for non-QB MVP on 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

Does Vegas know something we don't? The New England Patriots are currently the betting favorites to land both DeAndre Hopkins and Dalvin Cook. Where does their offense shake up amongst the AFC if they land them both? Fitzy and Mike Kadlick discuss. Plus, the guys take a look at one Patrick Mahomes stat that could provide optimism to how it relates to the Patriots' offense 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 'Breaking Boston' (subscribe here): Yes, you read that right. Mac Jones has deservedly gotten flack for underperforming this past year, but the discussion centers on the support he had rather than his shortcomings as a quarterback. The intangibles are there, according to Fitzy, and he has the stats to back him up. Step into the professor's classroom as Dr. Fitzy lectures New England on why Mac could be on the precipice of figuring out 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

The dream of landing both DeAndre Hopkins & Dalvin Cook is alive and well within Pats Nation. Is Cook dropping hints to Pats fans, and what are the chances we see both D-Hop and Dalvin in a Patriots' uniform next season? Fitzy and Mike Kadlick discuss. Plus, the guys discuss the Patriots' need for a receiver and express continued concern over the offensive tackle position. 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

To kick off the show, Fitzy and Hart react to the news of the Patriots and veteran wide receiver DeVante Parker agreeing to a new three-year contract on Tuesday worth up to $33 million. What does the deal mean for the Patriots’ pursuit of DeAndre Hopkins, and will Parker see the full $33 million? It’s Patspourri! The public is ALL OVER the Patriots to make the playoffs. 99% percent of money bets are on the Patriots at +240 to make the playoffs. Are fans getting ahead of themselves? Plus, the guys discuss why plenty of excuses remain for Mac Jones. 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 public is ALL OVER the Patriots to make the playoffs. 99% percent of money bets are on the Patriots at +240 to make the playoffs. Are fans getting ahead of themselves? Plus, the guys discuss why plenty of excuses remain for Mac Jones 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 Patriots agreed to a new three-year contract with veteran wide receiver DeVante Parker on Tuesday worth up to $33 million. What does the deal mean for the Patriots’ pursuit of DeAndre Hopkins, and will Parker see the full $33 million? Fitzy and Hart 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

New England and the sports world were hit with the tragedy of Ryan Mallet's passing late Tuesday afternoon. A beautiful sunset over Boston coincided with the life, but not the legacy, of a young man cut far too soon. Fitzy and Hart give their peace and reflect on their time watching and interacting with Mallet during his tenure backing up and learning from Tom Brady while with New England. Appreciate your people while they're around, and thank you for letting us into your day today. - Producer Coop 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

Do the Patriots have bottom third weapons? Fitzy and Hart 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

Fitzy and Hart take a look at the available free agents around the NFL and discuss if they would be a good fit 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

The 6 Rings guys dive into the Patriots and the expectations for the offense which Andy isn't as quite optimistic on as Fitzy is. Also, with rumors swirling about Deandre Hopkins and Dalvin Cook wanting to play together, Fitzy wants Robert Kraft to lend a few extra millions to get them both to Foxborough. And, who's under the most pressure between Bill Belichick and Mac Jones? 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 sits down with Fitzy and Hart to discuss Jack Jones, Mac Jones & All things AFC East. 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 & Zach Rizzuto explain why both Hunter Henry and Mike Gesicki could find themselves in the upper half of TE fantasy rankings quite often this season. Follow Faraz on Instagram @upperhandfantasy https://www.instagram.com/upperhandfantasy Also, visit our Patreon for our updated Draft Kit, Dynasty Rankings and more: https://www.patreon.com/Upperhandfantasy And to take advantage of $15 million+ in prizes on Underdog, go to https://play.underdogfantasy.com/p-upper-hand-fantasy and use the code UPPERHAND to get your first deposit doubled up to $100. Follow @farazsiddiqi on Twitter: https://twitter.com/farazsiddiqi 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 'Breaking Boston' (subscribe here): Rumors are growing that DeAndre Hopkins will be a Patriot, but Fitzy is growing less optimistic as the days go by. 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 Jack Jones was officially arraigned this morning after being arrested Friday after he allegedly tried to go through a security checkpoint at Logan Airport with two guns. With Jones due back in court in mid-August, what’s next for the second-year pro? Fitzy and Mike Kadlick discuss. One of the biggest surprises of the Patriots’ offseason to date, not involving alleged criminal activity, was the release of running back James Robinson before the start of minicamp. With talent still available via Free Agency, could the Patriots make a splash on one of the free agent running backs? Fitzy and Mike Kadlick discuss. While you could argue Rob Gronkowski is the greatest Tight End to ever play the game, he was also the GOAT of partying. The guys react as Former Patriots’ defender Jake Bequette shares a hilarious partying story about Rob Gronkowski. 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

While you could argue Rob Gronkowski is the greatest Tight End to ever play the game, he was also the GOAT of partying. The guys react as Former Patriots’ defender Jake Bequette shares a hilarious partying story about Rob Gronkowski. 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

One of the biggest surprises of the Patriots’ offseason to date, not involving alleged criminal activity, was the release of running back James Robinson before the start of minicamp. With talent still available via Free Agency, could the Patriots make a splash on one of the free agent running backs? Fitzy and Mike Kadlick 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

Patriots’ cornerback Jack Jones was officially arraigned this morning after being arrested Friday after he allegedly tried to go through a security checkpoint at Logan Airport with two guns. With Jones due back in court in mid-August, what’s next for the second-year pro? Fitzy and Mike Kadlick 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 Kadlick 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

After having his rookie season end in late December because of a team suspension, Patriots' second-year cornerback Jack Jones found himself in more trouble, this time with the Massachusetts State Police after two firearms were found in his travel luggage at Boston's Logan Airport. What's next for Jones? Fitzy and Mike Kadlick 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

From 'Breaking Boston' (subscribe here): Late last night when New England was expecting news on a star player coming to the Patriots, they got a nice gut punch from an AFC East rival. According to Craig Carton of WFAN and FOX Sports, Aaron Rodgers apparently vetoed a potential trade that would have landed him in the hands of the greatest coach of all time, shaping the future of the Patriots organization. Fitzy goes through the coulda-woulda-shoulda of this news and what this might mean for the already strained relationship between Bill Belichick and Mac Jones. 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 DeAndre Hopkins day at One Patriot Place, and the Patriots have a golden opportunity when it comes to DeAndre Hopkins and they can't afford to let him go. Fitzy and Mike Kadlick discuss why it is so important for the Patriots to lock up the Three-time All Pro. Earlier this week, our guy Kadlick published his way too early 53-man roster projection based on what he saw in OTAs. The guys dissect and react to the article from WEEI.com. It's Patspourri! Fitzy and Kadlick rip through all the topics surrounding the Patriots and the NFL, including: Dante Scarnecchia on Trent Brown, potential trouble in Buffalo, 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

It's Patspourri! Fitzy and Kadlick rip through all the topics surrounding the Patriots and the NFL, including: Dante Scarnecchia on Trent Brown, potential trouble in Buffalo, 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

Earlier this week, our guy Mike Kadlick published his way too early 53-man roster projection based on what he saw in OTAs. Fitzy and Kadlick dissect and react to the article from WEEI.com. Kadlick’s early 53 man projection 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 golden opportunity when it comes to DeAndre Hopkins and they can't afford to let him go. Fitzy and Mike Kadlick discuss why it is so important for the Patriots to lock up the Three-time All Pro. 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