FOXBOROUGH, Mass. -- Quick-hit thoughts and notes around the New England Patriots and NFL:
1. OC intrigue: In his first week as Patriots head coach, Mike Vrabel began meeting with members of the team's 2024 coaching staff and identifying coaches from other teams to interview.
Building a staff with those who reflect his vision -- to teach, develop and inspire by making a connection -- is one of his top priorities.
"As with any staff, there's going to be turnover," Vrabel said at his introductory news conference. "There's going to be new coaches, new faces -- some that I will have history [with], some that I won't.