With Mike Vrabel now at the helm, a coach renowned for hard-nosed football teams, the New England Patriots are overhauling their defensive identity. With the help of multiple key free agent additions, Vrabel and his coaching staff are working on creating a "violent" unit built on aggression, physicality, and relentless disruption.
According to Alex Ballentine of Bleacher Report, that could propel New England to a top 10 defense in 2025
"The Pats defense was a better collection of talent than the offense already," Ballentine said. "Now they have the tools to be in the top 10 if Vrabel can bring back 'The Patriot Way' in his first season as head coach.