The Patriots entered the Mike Vrabel era with one of the league's worst rosters after a 4-13 season. Owner Robert Kraft hired Vrabel, who upgraded coaching and personnel evaluation. Vrabel targeted free agency, adding proven NFL players and signing impactful undrafted free agents like Efton Chism III. Vrabel prioritized the offensive line, signing veteran stopgaps and drafting tackle Will Campbell and versatile center Jared Wilson, both projected starters. Seventh-round pick Marcus Bryant has impressed in training camp and preseason, showcasing versatility and progress at right tackle. The team shows measurable improvement in talent, depth, and positional outlook.
The new Head Coach knew he had arguably the worst in the NFL. He wasted no time in signing three stopgap veterans. One has since retired, but two may start. He also used his first round draft pick on the best tackle available, Will Campbell. He then drafted the best center in the draft, who can also play guard, Jared Wilson. Both will start. Lastly, in the seventh round, he drafted tackle Marcus Bryant.
Vrabel crushed free agency, adding solid if not spectacular NFL-proven players to a roster that cried out for bona fide NFL talent and playmakers. In undrafted free agency, he also signed several solid players, one of whom, Efton Chism III, has been the feel-good story of the whole offseason. He looks to be a star in the making.
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