The Patriots' 2025 schedule has no shortage of intriguing games, including matchups against the Bills and the Bengals.

One of the biggest storylines hovering over the New England Patriots this offseason involves first-year New England head coach Mike Vrabel attempting to change the culture of a franchise that missed the playoffs four times over the past five years.

Lowdown - Three reasons why the Patriots win this game? Mason Rudolph, Will Howard, Skylar Thompson. That currently represents the Steelers depth chart at quarterback. No need to say more. Prediction/Record - Win, 2-1.

There is more optimism surrounding the team this year with the hiring of Mike Vrabel as the new head coach and the many roster moves the team has made this offseason. The Patriots were one of the more active teams in free agency, and they selected 11 players at the 2025 NFL draft.

Bill Belichick arrived fashionably late to the Atlantic Coast Conference's spring meetings at a beachside resort in Amelia Island.

Only, Mike Vrabel had other ideas. The Patriots coach blocked out a spot on the team calendar for the players, coaches and football staff to head out and participate in community events throughout Greater Boston.

He wants me to go fast and empty the tank every rep,” Williams said. “I like that. ... Calling me out is going to help the other guys."

After throwing out their playbook in 2023 — the franchise dumped eight-time Super Bowl-winning head coach Bill Belichick and starting quarterback Mac Jones — new coach Jered Mayo and rookie QB Drake Maye stepped in to take their places. Unfortunately, the team went 4-13, just like they did the year before and that led to Mayo’s firing.