The New England Patriots emphasized bringing in players who had connections with the coaching staff this offseason, and it seems that they did a pretty good job.
Fox Sports’ David Helman released one player from each AFC team he expects to have a breakout season. And for the Patriots, it’s someone they added this offseason who has a connection to head coach Mike Vrabel.
Linebacker Jack Gibbens signed with the Tennessee Titans as an undrafted free agent out University of Minnesota, and immediately made an impression on Vrabel. So much so that Vrabel gave him the nickname “Dr.