CHESTNUT HILL - There was a time not too long ago when Rutgers served as one of the Patriots favorite avenues for talent.
Devin McCourty, Duron Harmon, Logan Ryan and Tiquan Underwood are just a few of nearly a dozen Rutgers alums former Patriots coach Bill Belichick brought aboard thanks in part to his relationship with Scarlet Knights coach Greg Schiano.
For a time, Rutgers was Belichick’s go-to-school.
With Mike Vrabel now in charge, will there be a new pipeline for the Patriots?
Given Vrabel’s relationship with Bill O’Brien, Boston College could evolve into the new Rutgers, and assume that role for the Patriots.