When Hunter Henry first came to the Patriots before the 2021 season, Bill Belichick's no-nonsense approach was part of the allure. Even though the team has not had success on the field, with only one playoff appearance since Henry came to New England, the veteran tight end took Belichick's discipline and toughness to heart.
Fast-forward to the 2024 campaign, and Jerod Mayo's locker room resembled a vacation at the beach more, and the result was a 4-13 disaster that led to Mayo's firing after just one season.
Enter Mike Vrabel, and the vibe around the Patriots has already been different in the new head coach's first training camp.