"Now that the 2025 offseason is in the rearview mirror, the Patriots are well on their way in preparing for their season-opening game against the Raiders on Sunday at Gillette Stadium. It will be the first time we get a good look at Mike Vrabel's vision for the team in his first season as the head coach, which has already prompted a lot of excitement about how they will fare after back-to-back seasons of a 4-13 record."
"But the Patriots are looking like they might be dealing with a speed bump with their defense, as superstar cornerback Christian Gonzalez continues to nurse an injury he sustained at training camp in late July. He was not at practice on Monday, making analysts and fans even more concerned about his availability, now that we know their secondary will be led by a young crop of players hoping to establish themselves this year."
Patriots prepare for their season opener against the Raiders at Gillette Stadium under first-year head coach Mike Vrabel. The matchup offers the first full view of Vrabel's vision after consecutive 4-13 seasons. The Raiders also have a new coach and staff, making both teams eager to start 1-0. The Patriots' defense faces uncertainty with cornerback Christian Gonzalez nursing an injury from training camp. Gonzalez's absence from Monday practice heightened concerns about his Week 1 availability, particularly given a young secondary poised to assume larger roles. Vrabel offered a limited update and expressed hope Gonzalez will return to practice this week.
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