"The New England Patriots were never supposed to make it all the way to the Super Bowl in Mike Vrabel's first season as head coach, but their perseverance and mostly impressive performances throughout the regular season made that not only possible but also a reality. The problem is that their success was also accompanied by plenty of weaknesses, and that was on full display on Sunday against a dominant Seahawks' defense."
"He has been connected to New England for a few years now, and that connection was heightened when Vrabel was hired last offseason because of their time together in Tennessee. Given that Brown has had a roller coaster time with the Eagles, there's a good chance the Patriots could take advantage of his uncertain future in Philadelphia and give Drake Maye another solid weapon to work with next year."
The New England Patriots exceeded expectations under Mike Vrabel, reaching the Super Bowl, but showed clear roster weaknesses against the Seahawks' dominant defense. Rookie offensive linemen's inexperience and Drake Maye's early nerves disrupted the offensive game plan, leaving receivers unable to get open, the run game unestablished, and Maye with virtually no time. That performance triggered discussion about offseason upgrades through free agency or trades to strengthen the roster for another Super Bowl push. Former Patriots running back Damien Harris urged adding 'an alpha' on offense, specifically naming wide receiver A.J. Brown because of his prior connection with Vrabel and uncertain status in Philadelphia.
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