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Patriots’ Coach Says Defense Will Be ‘Violent’ This Season

The New England Patriots' coaching staff has a new vision for what they want their defensive identity to be, following the offseason upgrades of multiple key positions of need.

According to Karen Guregian of Mass Live, Patriots' head coach Mike Vrabel and his staff want their defense to play with "violence."

"We are going to make sure on tape, day in and day out, that people see our violence,” Safeties coach Scott Booker said. “And it’s not just in tackling... it’s in everything you do.”

Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Isaiah McKenzie (6) is hit by New England Patriots linebacker Jahlani Tavai (48) in the third quarter during an International Series game at Deutsche Bank Park.Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images
Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Isaiah McKenzie (6) is hit by New England Patriots linebacker Jahlani Tavai (48) in the third quarter during an International Series game at Deutsche Bank Park.