The Patriots are back, baby! The boys break down everything from Drake Maye’s surgical 11v11 to Vrabel’s "take the easy money" mantra. But it wasn’t all roses—especially if you're playing offensive tackle. Rich tries to stay on task, Dr. Big Mac brings the meat, and Chief Bobby shows up just in time to compare Kyle Williams to a young Anquan Boldin (he's not, but okay).

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Then it's time for HEADLINES with The Obvious One—this week’s hard-hitting questions include:

Would you rather be sued into oblivion or sexually stalked by a house cat?

Fruit smoothie or fruit parfait showdown

Marathon of misery: run 26.2 or walk for 48 hours straight?

Finally, the Simplest Minds of the Week go full viral:

Patriots open camp with actual hope (and actual helmets).

Stefon Diggs is a full go. Linked up beautifully with Drake Maye on a deep crosser.

Drake Maye: A flawless 8-for-8 in 11v11.

Tackle play was bad. Like, Matt Patricia bad.

Kyle Williams: quietly solid start. Is there a gem here?

Jaylen Polk: Sidelined, but precautionary. Passed physical, tight muscle = tight leash.

WR room has 12 bodies. Good luck sorting that out, Bill.

Vrabel already showing he won’t play media games. Classic Vrabel.

Nominee 1: Airplane Karen – goes nuclear because someone breathed near her emotional support banana.
Nominee 2: Shane Gillis at the ESPYs – makes the world laugh, cry, and regret giving him a microphone. Again.

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