There's a bit of optimism in New England this winter after the Patriots hired a proven offensive coordinator in Bill O'Brien.
But just one word of caution: The Patriots' path back to relevance in 2023 won't be easy.
The Kansas City Chiefs edged the Philadelphia Eagles 38-35 in Super Bowl LVII on Sunday in a thrilling matchup between two strong opponents. And guess what? Both of those opponents will come to Foxboro next season.
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The Patriots are scheduled to host both Kansas City and Philadelphia in 2023, marking the first time in the Bill Belichick era that New England will face both of the previous season's Super Bowl participants in the same season.