New England Patriots

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.

The day before the New England Patriots opened their first training camp in the post-Bill Belichick era, the head coach tabbed to replace the man who led the franchise to six Super Bowl wins said that veteran Jacoby Brissett is the team’s starting quarterback.

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.

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?

Dozens of Tom Brady's former teammates and coaches, spanning multiple eras of Patriots history joined thousands of fans and celebrities including Jay-Z and Bon Jovi on Wednesday night to salute Brady as the 35th person to be enshrined into the team's hall.

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.

Here's the 2024 New England Patriots' schedule.