The wait is almost over. In just four days, the New England Patriots will officially open their 2025 regular season and with it a new chapter in franchise history.
The dynasty days are long gone, as is the disappointing Jerod Mayo experiment. Now, Mike Vrabel and Drake Maye are tasked with returning the team to NFL relevance. How quickly they will be able to do that will be seen, but the season opener agains the visiting Las Vegas Raiders this Sunday will provide a first glimpse into the organization’s trajectory and how far along the rebuild truly is.