May 12—The "official" New England Patriots schedule will be released at 8 p.m.
Somehow, though ... wink! wink! ... it was stolen or leaked or whatever to the national media.
Anyway, there's a lot to digest beyond the Bill Belchick-Tom Brady World War I matchup on Oct. 3.
We will save Belichick and Brady for a little later.
Here are 10 quick thoughts on the Pats alleged schedule and if it gives the edge to Patriots or foe:
Dolphins get edge
While Patriots fans are excited about the possibility of taking a friends/family trip to Miami in January, the fact the Patriots don't play Miami in a chilly, December game would suit the Pats better.