3 takeaways from Patriots vs. Seahawks practice reports on Saturday

For one final time, the New England Patriots gathered at Stanford Stadium on Saturday to put a wrap on their preparation for their upcoming game against the Seattle Seahawks. With practices in the books, the eve of Super Bowl LX was a lighter affair for the team.

Pool reporter Linsday Jones was once again at hand to provide updates, just like she did following the team’s practices on Wednesday, on Thursday and on Friday.

After practicing on three straight days and four of the last five, the Patriots took things easier on Saturday. It was time for the traditional pre-game walkthrough to put the finishing touches on the preparation. In addition, the plan was for head coach Mike Vrabel to address his team back at the hotel in Santa Clara.

“Everybody talked about getting to this point, and hoped for it to happen at the beginning of the year. Now it’s real,” Vrabel said. “That’s what I think has been pretty cool.”

The Seahawks began their day with a team meeting before also holding a walkthrough, according to Seattle pool repoter Kalyn Kahler. Their early-afternoon session lasted 44 minutes and had players wear shirts, shorts and sneakers.

Besides the walkthrough, the Patriots’ focus was on team photos on Saturday. Wearing their game outfit — white jerseys and white shorts — they took photos in various groups before a full-team shot in the Stanford Stadium stands.

The Seahawks took team photos at San Jose State ahead of their walkthrough.

Following the official part of the program on Saturday, the Patriots had time to spend with their families and friends. For Mike Vrabel, this is an important part of the experience.

“I want them to enjoy this time with their families,” he said. “You can see how many people care about us and helped us get to this position, and this is all part of being able to celebrate it.”