The start of the Mike Vrabel era will bring either serious optimism or dread depending on what the New England Patriots do in free agency. It's that time of the year when the stench of the past is replaced with the whimsical smell of something new.
Vrabel has taken over as head coach after Jerod Mayo's disastrous one-and-done season. There's hope he can breathe new life into the team with a more experienced coaching staff, but it all starts with free agency and the 2025 NFL draft.
The front office failed Mayo in the player personnel aspect of team building.