Patriots, Raiders Seek Fresh Start Under New Coaches

Patriots, Raiders seek fresh start under new coaches

FOXBORO, Mass. (WPRI) — When the New England Patriots and Las Vegas Raiders take the field on Sunday for their season opener at Gillette Stadium, there will be new, but very familiar, coaches on the opposing sidelines. As fans well know by now, the Patriots will be led by head coach Mike Vrabel, who won three Super Bowls with the team in the early 2000s. His offensive coordinator is Josh McDaniels, who returns to New England after an unsuccessfu…

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Raiders Comment From Patriots Coordinator Might Frighten Fans

The New England Patriots and their fan base have reason to be optimistic heading into a Week 1 battle with the Las Vegas Raiders at Gillette Stadium. The Pats will be playing a winnable game at home, setting up a favorable beginning to the Mike Vrabel era in New England. Of course, the Raiders — under new head coach Pete Carroll — are more than capable of spoiling Vrabel’s debut, especially considering that Las Vegas boasts some menacing weapons…

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