
6 Rings and Football Things
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Day 4 Training Camp Takeaways: Pop Douglas, Robert Spillane & Drake Maye dominate the day
Tom Carroll of WEEI.com is joined by Chris Price of The Boston Globe to break down all things Patriots Training Camp Day 4. The guys talked about DeMario Douglas’ potential within the McDaniels system, what Robert Spillane could mean for this defense, and how a year two leap for Drake Maye is paramount to New England’s success 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
Day 3 Training Camp Takeaways: The future is bleak for Ja'Lynn Polk
WEEI.com's Tom Carroll is joined by Ian Steele of ABC6 after Day 3 of Patriots Training Camp as Ja'Lynn Polk's future with the team looks more and more bleak. Plus, the guys give their biggest takeaways from the first three days and what to expect as the Pats get ready to put the pads on. 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
DeMario "Pop" Douglas sits down with Fitzy & Hart
Fitzy and Hart caught up with Patriots’ wide receiver DeMario “Pop” Douglas after Day 2 of #Patriots Training Camp. They discuss the start of camp, the new offense, Stefon Diggs’ impact, Drake Maye’s progression, 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
Day 2 Training Camp Takeaways: A Potential New Piece to the Puzzle that is the Offensive Line
Fitzy, Mego, and Jon Lyons break down Day Two of Patriots Training Camp with key takeaways and in-depth analysis live from the practice fields at 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
Patriots Training Camp Day 1: Key Takeaways and Analysis
Football is BACK! Well, sort of ... The Patriots hit the back practice fields at Gillette Stadium for day one of training camp 2025. Fitzy, Hart, and Meghan Ottolini were in the house to catch all the action, and offer their key takeaways and analysis (with a cameo from Ben Volin) on the latest episode of 6 Rings and 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
Forged in Foxborough Episode 2 Review
Fitzy and Hart review episode 2 of Forged in Foxborough: The Journey Begins. 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 best and worst case scenarios for the Patriots in 2025
Fitzy and Hart discuss the best and worst case scenarios for the Patriots 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
Patriots Pre-Camp Mailbag & More with Fitzy & Lyons
Pats Camp 2025 is just days away, so @FitzyGFY & @TheRealJonLyons wrap up all the lingering Pats storylines, answer fan questions, and more before things get rolling in Foxboro next week. Be sure to follow @6ringspod for the latest and greatest Pats news, and subscribe to the pod on Apple, Spotify, iHeart, and Audacy! 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
In an improved defense, how good can Christian Gonzalez be?
By all the ratings across various platforms, Christian Gonzalez was easily the best player on the Patriots last season. With an improved defense, how much better can he get? Fitzy and Lyons ride the Gonzalez hype train and discuss the potential of New England’s budding star. 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 Drake Maye being overhyped heading into Training Camp?
Jon Lyons joins Nick "Fitzy" Stevens to preview the start of training camp next week, the improvements we can expect, and the growing attention around Drake Maye. 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
Examining potential cut candidates with Tom E. Curran
With training camp two weeks away, Tom E. Curran joined Fitzy, Hart, and Dan Bahl to preview what's to come from potential cut candidates, players to watch, 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
Ranking Patriots position groups, grading the offseason, and reminiscing on the old days
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?
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
Breaking down the latest playoff projections for the Patriots—should fans be optimistic?
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
Patriots Offensive Line ranked SHOCKINGLY low in latest power rankings
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
Where does Drake Maye rank among the top players under 25 years old?
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
Breaking down the Patriots’ new style of play and its impact on Drake Maye
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
Patspourri: A new bottom-feeder in the AFC East, and more notes from around the NFL
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
Why fans should temper their Drake Maye expectations (which is a good thing)
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
How does Josh McDaniels stack up among NFL offensive coordinators?
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
Could any Patriots crack the NFL Top 100 list? If so, who?
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
Which Patriots, not named Drake Maye or Mike Vrabel, are under the most pressure this season?
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
What needs to happen for the Patriots defense to be as good as advertised?
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
The biggest questions facing Drake Maye and the Patriots’ offense
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
Patriots Mailbag with Fitzy & Jon Lyons
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 five most important Patriots not named Drake Maye at Pats Training Camp
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
How Efton Chism III has set himself up for a real shot at making the Patriots
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
Why the Patriots will be better in 2025
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 explains how Mike Vrabel is shaping the Patriots into HIS image
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

Upper Hand Shorts: Patriots Fantasy Football Breakdown | 'Upper Hand Fantasy'
bonusFrom '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
From Stefon Diggs' leadership to the defensive dominance, Tom E. Curran joins to put a bow on OTAs and Minicamp
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 Talks: Ted Johnson sits down with Keion White
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 Talks: Ted Johnson sits down with Patriots Linebacker Robert Spillane
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
Patriots minicamp takeaways: On a day the offense struggled, this wide receiver stood out
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
Patriots minicamp takeaways: Why it was a great day for Drake Maye and Stefon Diggs
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
EXCLUSIVE: Mike Vrabel talks Drake Maye's growth, Stefon Diggs & more
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
Mandatory Minicamp Preview: 5 Positions to Watch
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
Tom E. Curran breaks down the biggest CHALLENGES ahead of Mike Vrabel in his first year at the helm
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
Which areas should be the biggest FOCAL POINTS for Josh McDaniels? And other OTA observations
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
OTA Takeaways with Chris Mason of MassLive
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

The Boat Curse Strikes Again | 'Stinkin Truth Podcast'
bonusFrom '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
OTA Observations & The Diggs Dilemma with Meghan Ottolini
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
What will be the fallout from the viral Stefon Diggs video?
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
Early takeaways from Patriots OTAs: The offense has work to do
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 on Drake Maye's performance at OTAs and a potential standout rookie to watch
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
All-Time Patriots Defense for Olympic Flag Football
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
All-Time Patriots Offense for Olympic Flag Football
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
Drafting an All-Time Patriots Olympic Flag Football Team
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
OTA Takeaways with Nicole Yang of the Boston Globe
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

What Happened to Ja’Lynn Polk in Year One? | 'Reception Perception'
bonusFrom '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