New England Patriots coach Mike Vrabel spoke about the immediate goals for the team when fielding media questions at the NFL Scouting Combine on Tuesday.

When Vrabel talks football, you can’t help but perk up and listen. He commands respect, based on 14 years of playing experience, and six years as a head coach.

Bill Belichick controlled every aspect of the New England Patriots’ football operations for more than two decades. When he left the organization after the 2023 season, the organization was therefore forced to adapt its approach and modernize its hierarchy.