FOXBOROUGH — As Mike Vrabel puts the Patriots through their offseason paces, he and his coaching staff are installing an offensive system, a defensive system, and special teams schemes. But the centerpiece of this offseason isn’t being installed. It’s being instilled — a new culture.
Boy, do the Patriots need a culture colonic after back-to-back 4-13 seasons. Vrabel is smart enough to realize that the culture component will be crucial for the Patriots progress. It’s part of a team learning how to win, which in the NFL starts with learning how not to lose. The Patriots spent freely in free agency to upgrade, but they’re also heavily invested in culture-building.