Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel had a mammoth task on his hands to rebuild a roster that was among the NFL's worst. It was no easy task. Both sides of the ball were weak and needed massive infusions of new and better players.
Fortunately, in 2025, the team had Vrabel, who is not only one of the NFL's best coaches but also a master roster builder. Vrabel spent six years in Tennessee as head coach and knows the league and its personnel requirements inside and out.
One fact he is well aware of was reflected in his attention to two key units in the offseason, the offensive and defensive lines.