New England Patriots
“I feel you at all times have a chip in your shoulder whenever you’re going up in opposition to somebody that you just misplaced to the 12 months earlier than”
The Patriots will open the 2026 season with a Wednesday evening showdown on the West Coast.
Tremendous Bowl MVP Kenneth Walker III has since moved on, signing with Kansas Metropolis within the offseason, however there may be nonetheless pleasure for the matchup.
“I used to be excited, man,” security Craig Woodson stated. “Clearly I’m excited for each recreation on the schedule, however Week 1, that’s going to be a superb one. What occurred final 12 months is what occurred final 12 months nevertheless it’s time to reap the benefits of the chance that we have now.”
Seattle beat the Patriots 29-13 in Tremendous Bowl LX final February. Cornerback Marcus Jones stated the staff is set to carry a few completely different final result this time.
“We put in lots of work, and also you get all the way in which to the place you wished to be and we didn’t get the job performed,” Jones stated. “All of us perceive it, however we all know our potential and we all know how far that we will go. We’ve obtained lots of guys again on the staff that has been in these conditions, so we perceive that we don’t need that to occur once more and it’s a protracted path to Week One.”
Particular groups ace Brenden Schooler known as the rematch an incredible alternative to point out the work they’ve been doing this offseason.
“I feel you at all times have a chip in your shoulder whenever you’re going up in opposition to somebody that you just misplaced to the 12 months earlier than,” Schooler stated. “I’m treating it like one other recreation, I’m going to go on the market and be composed like I used to be within the Tremendous Bowl once we performed them. Nothing has actually modified besides the date we’re taking part in one another and the placement we’re taking part in one another.”
There’s rather less than 4 months to go between now and the Sept. 3 conflict. OTAs begin subsequent week, coaching camp is developing, and there’s a complete preseason left for them to organize.
“I really feel like on the finish of the day, it’s a brand new 12 months,” Jones stated. “I’m joyful in regards to the scenario of listening to the schedule off the truth that we’re getting nearer to what we like to be part of, however on the finish of the day we’re not wanting too far ahead.
“It’s a Tremendous Bowl rematch on the finish of the day however we’ve obtained to manage what we will management and there’s loads to get put in and to construct through the preseason and every part, however we’re excited for Week One.”
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