The New England Patriots brought aboard a beefy rookie class this offseason, and it’ll be a long time before we can truly pass judgment on it.
Mike Vrabel is pleased with the very early results, however.
Vrabel has been consistent with his messaging this offseason — a new development at One Patriot Place — insisting that his top priority is bringing the right kind of people into his system. The Patriots know that talent will ultimately be what gets the franchise back into contention, but the early stages of the rebuild put a heavier emphasis on leadership, character and culture.