Reiss Blog:
Currently, 42 players and six coaches are expected to be in attendance. Former Patriots great Andre Tippett, who serves as the team’s football development and promotions director, spoke of the ’85 squad with reporters today: “A lot of us feel special about being the first [Patriots] team to make it to the Super Bowl. A lot us had an opportunity to play in the organization for a long time. It was a special year, 1985-86, for us.â€