INDIANAPOLIS - This week, Mike Vrabel & Co. embark on their first NFL scouting combine as the chief talent evaluators for the New England Patriots.
During the week, Vrabel and the Patriots personnel staff led by Eliot Wolf and Ryan Cowden will be taking a closer look at prospects they’ve targeted, and might have intrigued along the process.
They’ll also be conducting one-on-one interviews with a slew of prospects. It should be noted that the Patriots coaching staff won’t be in attendance.
Within that scope, there will be several notable items to monitor.
Here’s 5 Patriot-centric storylines to keep tabs on from the combine:
The view from the braintrust
Vrabel is scheduled to address reporters Tuesday morning, while Wolf, the team’s executive vice president of player personnel, is on the interview docket Wednesday afternoon.