Answer: patriots

AnswerCrossword Clue
PATRIOTSN.F.L. team
patriotsPATRIOT, one who loves his country
patriotsperson who supports his or her country
PATRIOTSButter square + Hilarious people
PATRIOTSLand lovers
PATRIOTSSome pro football players
PATRIOTSNation lovers
PATRIOTSDefenders of the country
PATRIOTSBears' foes
PATRIOTSNational champions in 2002, 2004 and 2005
PATRIOTSNew England eleven
PATRIOTSSuper Bowl XLII runners-up
PATRIOTSNew England pro eleven
PATRIOTSFootball team
PATRIOTSGood citizens.
PATRIOTSHale and others.
PATRIOTSLoyal citizens.
PATRIOTSPatrick Henry, John Hancock, etc.
PATRIOTSHenry Clay and Patrick Henry.
PATRIOTSBay State NFLers
PATRIOTSHale and Revere, notably