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The 2026 NFL schedule release, a tentpole event of the offseason, occurs in mid May. Audacy Original podcast ‘It's Always Gameday In Buffalo’ chatted with one of the men who's at the center of planning the NFL's broadcast schedule in a wide-ranging conversation that all football fans will enjoy.  It's time for one of our favorite episodes of the year! Sal and Matt are joined once again by the Vice President of NFL Broadcast Planning Mike North. They discuss the Bills home opener in the new stadium, how the NFL is looking at Patrick Mahomes' status in the early season, the decision around no more Monday Night Football doubleheaders, Fridays no longer being considered a short week, holiday matchups, growing the game with an expanded international schedule, who Mike thinks is the juiciest Bills opponent this year and much more!

According to ESPN's Adam Schefter, an A.J. Brown trade to the Patriots is "tracking to happen on or after June 1." Andy Hart, Nick "Fitzy" Stevens, and Ted Johnson react.

Mike Vrabel addressed the media for the first time since the Dianna Russini situation was made public. Mike Giardi was on hand for the press conference and joins Andy Hart, Nick "Fitzy" Stevens, and Ted Johnson to discuss it all. Plus, thoughts on the latest A.J. Brown news, Kayshon Boutte’s future in New England, and an update on Christian Gonzalez negotiations.

We’re less than a week away from the 2026 NFL Draft... and there is no buzz about the Patriots pick or any of it! So, we’re rallying up the WEEI 6 Rings draft talk all-stars with Fitzy, Mego & Brian Ferzoco, adding in the beautiful football mind of Evan Lazar of Patriots.com to take our best guesses on who the Pats will select and welcome to Foxboro next week.

Patriots insider Tom E. Curran joins WEEI Afternoons with Andy Hart, Nick “Fitzy” Stevens, and Ted Johnson to discuss the latest on the Mike Vrabel and Dianna Russini situation, plus potential New England targets in the NFL Draft.

Despite picking 31st overall, the Patriots are in an advantageous position for the NFL Draft. Fitzy and Savage Boston Sports explain why and discuss how New England should approach the 2026 NFL Draft.

How do the Patriots move on from the Mike Vrabel headlines, and what will be the fallout? Savage Boston Sports joins Fitzy to discuss.

Savage Boston does a hell of a job keeping up with the latest news across Boston sports, especially the Patriots. So who better than them to tap into what fans are saying about the NFL Draft, Mike Vrabel, A.J. Brown, and more? Savage joins Fitzy to discuss all things Patriots.

Patriots insider Tom E. Curran joins WEEI Afternoons with Andy Hart, Ted Johnson, and Nick “Fitzy” Stevens to break down Christian Gonzalez’s contract negotiations, the Mike Vrabel situation, concerns about A.J. Brown’s knee, the Patriots’ draft plan, and more.