Expectations were certainly high for the Patriots going into their Week 1 showdown with the Raiders on Sunday, and much of it was the result of Mike Vrabel's presence and the work the team did to revamp the roster throughout the offseason.
The preseason added even more optimism, as the roster looked much improved and like one that could compete, only to fall flat in their season opener, with plenty of questions surrounding their future already piling up.
Most of the biggest questions surround a decision Vrabel made late in the game that might be coming back to haunt him already, as he's been peppered with questions in the hours since by reporters and fans alike.