Much was made of Mike Vrabel's past when he was hired as the head coach of the Patriots in January, but he's not looking backward as he moves toward his first season on the sideline in New England.

Vrabel’s predecessor, Jerod Mayo, also was a successful Patriots player, but he lacked Vrabel’s deep well of coaching experience. At several points in Tuesday’s practice, Vrabel pulled players from a variety of position groups aside for brief 1-on-1 coaching sessions. Those included defensive and offensive players.

New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel has issued a six-word verdict on the franchise's 2024 season, which saw them go a disappointing 4-13