Just before 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 21, the NFL’s worst-kept secret became official: Josh McDaniels is set to join Mike Vrabel's staff, returning to Foxboro as offensive coordinator. Excited about the move? Let’s hear what the fans think on an impromptu 6 Rings pod with @fitzygfy.

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Andy Hart, Nick "Fitzy" Stevens, and Ted Johnson react to the news of Josh McDaniels returning as Offensive Coordinator.

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With excitement still in the air after Mike Vrabel's introduction as the 16th head coach of the Patriots, Nick "Fitzy" Stevens and Andy "Jumbo" Hart offer their thoughts on what might be next on Vrabel's very busy agenda in the coming days, weeks and months in Foxboro.

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Mike Vrabel has been hired as the 16th HC of the NEP. After back-to-back 4-13 seasons for the team, can he restore order, clean up the mess, and get the Pats back on track again? @FitzyGFY and Beau from @Boorish_Sports react on the latest 6 Rings.

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Boston Sports Journal's Mike Giardi joined WEEI Afternoons with Andy Hart and Nick "Fitzy" Stevens to discuss the Patriots' head coaching search, share his level of confidence that the team will ultimately hire Mike Vrabel, and share who he believes will lead the 2025 NFL Draft for the franchise.

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Nick "Fitzy" Stevens and Jon Lyons sit down with Chad Graff from The Athletic to dive deeper into his latest article, offering behind-the-scenes insights on Jerod Mayo's firing and what the Krafts are expecting from Eliot Wolf moving forward.

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Jerod Mayo's swift dismissal after one lousy season by Robert Kraft shook Pats Nation & the NFL. Was it the right move? Was it done to get Mike Vrabel in the building? And what is Elliot Wolf's role going forward? These questions and more in an insightful and informative Pats chat with NFL Reporter Henry McKenna of FOX Sports.

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Hour 3 - Reaction continues from the Patriots' firing of Jerod Mayo after less than a calendar year on the job. Fitzy and Hart start wondering if everything is lined up for Mike Vrabel to take the job.

Then, with Robert Kraft's statement released so soon after Mayo's firing, did Jerod know he would be fired even before today's season finale?

And, the final "Thumbs Up, Thumbs Down" list of the season from Andy which shows love to Joe Milton.

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Hour 2 - As Fitzy and Hart react to the Patriots season finale, breaking news comes through that Jerod Mayo won't see another season and has been fired. Live reaction to Robert Kraft's decision only a short time when the game ended.

Then, the argument is made that Jerod Mayo was justifiably and unjustifiably fired after only one year and a 4-13 record.

And do all signs now point to Mike Vrabel as the next head coach?

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Hour 1- In a must-lose game, the Patriots decided to win and lose their top spot in the draft. Fitzy and Hart share their unsatisfied opinions on the Pats' result. Then, we hear from Jerod Mayo for potentially the last time, which upsets many for his desire to win despite playing Joe Milton. And how much time is left until a decision is made on the entire coaching staff?

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Nick "Fitzy" Stevens and Meghan Ottolini are joined by MassLive's Mark Daniels to discuss the dysfunction surrounding the Patriots, the future of Jerod Mayo, potential changes this offseason, and one speed bump that would halt Mike Vrabel from becoming head coach of the Pats.

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