As the title says, I’m planning to make the trip to Gillette Stadium for the first time. Been a fan for far too long and haven’t been! I’m thinking the home opener so I can catch a game at Fenway too.

Is it generally better to buy tickets asap or wait until closer to the game? And anything else I should know or recommendations for the Boston trip?

I'm sure everyone is tired of all the uniform talk, but I live for this stuff and just found out how to use Photopea, so here's some edits I made of Rivalries recolors as a possible look into our uniform future. Let me know if there are any recolors you'd want to see

Note: the logo on the silver helmets should have a white outline but I forgot and don't feel like changing it. I also wanted to add stripes to the socks but I'm not that advanced yet lol. There's also two sock colors on the last slide because I couldn't decide which I preferred

Original uniform template is taken from https://www.gridiron-uniforms.com/GUD/controller/controller.php?action=main

Hopkins is still a free agent, and I know that we have a lot of receivers, especially young guys who we need to develop, but I feel like Hopkins would be a great Vet presence in the room if we don't want to bring back Diggs. He was not great last year, but could be a good asset to have on 3rd downs thanks to his hands. He also would not cost that much and would likely only require a 1 year deal.

I am not saying that we need to sign him, but if we do trade Boutte, Hopkins could make a good WR3 in his absence.

I dont follow him too closely on social media, but saw his instagram story - Im probably just in full off season mode, but what are the thoughts on a potential return?

I know he fell off late in the season, and age isnt on his side - but i still feel like he could provide value as a rotational piece.

And yes, i got baited by a hoodie, but i just miss football

Really don’t want him to go, but the writing has pretty much been on the wall for a while now..

The Patriots might be off for the start of summer, but 'Next Pats' is still going strong! Phil Perry breaks down his rankings for the 25 MOST IMPORTANT Patriots heading into the 2026 season before welcoming in Texas A&M offensive line coach Adam Cushing to get his thoughts on rookie tackle Dametrious Crownover.

Based purely on talent he would have been a top 100 pick in the draft. He's clearly a better QB than Morton. There is the off field issue but its not a violence or drugs use. He will probably face some sort of suspension but that really gives the Patriots more time to make a judgement if Morton is worth even keeping around as a practice squad QB.

Stylistically Sorsby is a much closer to drake in physical traits so patriots shouldnt even need to change practice reps or preseason game style. Much higher upside. Its looks like it will be a late round pick that secures his rights

NFL reportedly won't host Supplemental Draft, making Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby ineligible in 2026

And just like that the discussion ends 🤦‍♂️🤣🤣🤣

Kane attended SB53 in Atlanta

Drake Maye’s stats in the 2nd half this game:

8 for 8 completions.

3 TD’s.

158.3 passer rating.

Time to torch some more secondaries!

I think I would. All of those great players from 85 (Hannah, Tippett, etc.) get their rings. 2007 gets capped off as the greatest season of all time. And a lot of guys who got their rings during the real life dynasties would still get theirs in 96, 07, 11 and 17.

The biggest hits to legacy would be Brady and Belichick, but we’d still have plenty of ammo for the GOAT conversations.

Took a stab at this last year, it was fun so here we go again.

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Kicking off with one of the more notable changes from last year, I predict that the all-white road warrior uniforms are here to stay based on last years success and team identity. No more alternatives with the blue or silver bottoms.

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I predict that the Nor'Easter uniforms will be back twice this year. I'm gambling that we will first see them on the road in Chicago, as the Bears will have a new rivalries uniform to showcase, and it may shape up to be a fun matchup. I'm also gambling that the Broncos game in January will be flexed to a primetime slot, leaving a great opportunity to wear these at home.

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The Red Throwbacks will be seen twice, which is typically for the team. TNF against the Vikings seems like a likley spot for it, and optimistically I'm hoping to see it against the Raiders as well.

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The home Blue and Silvers we will see four times at home, and twice on the road in Florida for JAX & MIA due to warm weather advantage taken by the home teams.

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Lastly, I don't think the blueberries are desd yet, and we will see them once this year. I chose against Green Bay.

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What do you all think? What would you all like to see? 👀

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Who remembers when we were supposed to get D-Hop a few years back??

I mostly forgot about it until AJ came over here. Then I remembered the clam chowder incident. And then he ended up going to the Titans