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It's tough to be too optimistic about New England's chances this year, but frankly that's not what this season is about. It's about building a foundation for future success.

Roger Goodell said earlier this year that he favored an 18-game season, adding that he envisions a lengthened schedule that would culminate in a Presidents Day weekend built around the Super Bowl on Sunday night - meaning Monday would be a national holiday.

Make no mistake, Aiyuk would be a game-changer for New England's offense. A bona fide No. 1 receiver, Kendrick Bourne and Pop Douglas then become dynamic 2nd and 3rd options, while the rookies can do their thing with less attention on them as well.

In honor of the latest father-son duo in sports, let's take a look back at the combos that actually did it on merit and talent...

Apart from the Celtics who back up their words with action, which Boston ownership group do you trust the most to bring another championship back to Beantown?

This year will be a bit of a struggle, but this off-season wasn't about setting the team up for success in 2024. It was about positioning the Pats for future success, and that foundation can be seen in the approach Elliot & Co. have taken over the last four months.

Assuming the Celtics get the job done tonight - I mean, it's written in the stars, just look at the date (6-17), that's Boston's area code for goodness sake - which of the region's teams is best positioned to win the next championship?

Beyond the money (which admittedly at that price is pretty impossible to turn away) Hurley is signing up for a job in which he'd be the 4th guy to lead the Lakers in the last seven years. That's less than a 2-year shelf life on average.

The Boston Celtics are four wins away from being undeniable. They've been questioned and belittled all year, but with four more wins, they will complete one of the most dominant seasons ever played in NBA history.

For a rivalry to be at its best, you need two teams either at the peak of their powers or with a long standing history of hatred. The former immediately removes the Sox and New England Patriots from the conversation. The latter is hard to come by in today's age of athlete, where everyone seems "buddy buddy" with each other.