"It's been an eventful offseason for the Patriots, as they shelled out the most money in the league in free agency and held the No. 4 pick in the draft. Raider Nation also saw some interesting moves in the offseason, with Geno Smith coming to Nevada via trade and Pete Carroll returning to coaching after a year-long hiatus. Ashton Jeanty was selected No. 6 overall, and veteran Amari Cooper, who was signed on August 25, suddenly retired on Thursday."
"We know what Brock Bowers can do from the tight end spot, but hyped selection Ashton Jeanty will make his first NFL appearance against the Patriots. In the preseason, he carried the ball 12 times for 37 yards and a touchdown. He'll likely be better in 2025, but that disappointing stat line could repeat on Sunday given Vrabel's style of defense. Even in his final season as the Titans' head coach, Vrabel's defense was solid against the run, ranking 14th."
Patriots open the 2025 season against the Raiders after a busy offseason marked by the largest free-agency spending and holding the No. 4 draft pick. Las Vegas added Geno Smith via trade, welcomed Pete Carroll back to coaching, drafted Ashton Jeanty No. 6 overall, and lost Amari Cooper to a sudden retirement. Patriots' coaching and defensive personnel emphasize stopping the run, with Vrabel's units historically strong and Terrell Williams' defensive line background noted. The Raiders ranked last in rushing yards per game last season, which could limit Jeanty's immediate impact.
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