Let's face it. Being a Patriots fan for the past several years has been tough.
Ever since Tom Brady left, it's been a difficult slog. From the COVID season with Cam Newton, to the rapid rise and fall of Mac Jones, through the Matt Patricia/Joe Judge experiment, to the bitter end with a 4-13 season, going to Gillette Stadium on Sundays is not at all like it was during the glory days.
And with Bill Belichick gone, it's time to officially usher in a new era of Patriots football in Foxboro.
And it's time for a new touchdown song.
Since 2009, the dulcet tones of Bon Jovi have blared over the sound system at Gillette for every Patriots touchdown, as "This Is Our House" became the unofficial anthem for Patriots scoring. The connection for Bon Jovi – both with Belichick and team owner Robert Kraft – was obvious, so even though it wasn't a particularly great song, its usage at least made some sense.
But it's now 2024. Jerod Mayo is now just the second head coach for the franchise in the 21st century. The Drake Maye era is upon us. It's time for a new song to get the crowds bouncing at Gillette every time the Patriots find the end zone.
Whether that's a modern banger or a classic hit, well, that's up to you. We here at The Rich Shertenlieb Show want to crowdsource and find the best options for the new song. Reach out to us on Instagram or X – @wzlx and @heyrichhey – or leave us a talkback through the iHeartRadio app. We'll eventually put it to a vote and see how far we can push this thing forward.
It's a new era in New England. And it's time for a new song. Let's make it happen.