The Patriots enter a new era (once again) at home at Gillette Stadium against the Las Vegas Raiders under the reign of first time New England coach Mike Vrabel. The Raiders also have a new coach in Super Bowl champion Pete Carroll.

Patriots former quarterback -- the guy New Englanders just unveiled a statue for -- aka Tom Brady , is a minority owner of the Raiders, so a familiar face will be an enemy for the Patriots this weekend.

Both teams ended last year last in their respective divisions last year, but their is an air of hope. Vrabel and the return of offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels, whose most recent gig was as coach of the Raiders, will lead New England. Their offseason acquisitions, most notably Stefon Diggs , has fans optimistic that they will be able to surpass l

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