The New England Patriots are entering a new era with Mike Vrabel as their head coach, and Vrabel’s first order of business will be addressing the trenches on both sides of the football.
The Patriots rush defense tanked in 2024 under the Jerod Mayo regime, finishing in the bottom third of the league in yards allowed. Their offensive line has been an ongoing issue going back to the end of Bill Belichick’s tenure, with a revolving door at left tackle.
Vrabel’s defenses with the Tennessee Titans were always stout up front and tough to deal with, and Matt Bowen of ESPN predicts his Patriots will take a major swing in free agency to bolster their front seven.