Much of what Vrabel has said since being hired seems to be centered on building a rock-solid program that exudes consistency, regardless of initial results. It seems intentional; after all, the Patriots were anything but consistent under Mayo, a fact that extended from the field to the coach’s own dealings in public relations.
Vrabel, however, has made it clear he intends to steady the ship, and as Wolf hopefully supplies him with talent upgrades over the next year and beyond, the coach will be willing to adjust accordingly with the same goal in mind: return the Patriots to prominence.
“Our best player was our running back,” Vrabel explained when asked if his team’s offense would lean on the run as much as his Titans teams did. “So we tried to structure the offense, build the offense around what we felt like was our best player and what was our strength. When we did have pieces around Derrick (Henry) that we felt comfortable with, we threw it just as successfully as we ran it.
“You base whatever system and scheme that you have around the players you have. I do think there’s a lot of versatility around, not only myself but also, hopefully, the coaches that we hire.”
The scheme starts with quarterback Drake Maye, who proved himself as the signal-caller of the future in his rookie season despite operating in an offense that lacked quality talent around him. Vrabel didn’t shy from Maye’s importance to the team’s long-term plans, but stressed he wants his team to remain “efficient and explosive.”
Speaking of the offense, Vrabel still needs to fill out his staff, including offensive coordinator. Just as Vrabel was an obvious choice in New England, many expect him to dial another past Patriots lieutenant, Josh McDaniels, during his hiring process.
Vrabel wouldn’t commit to hiring McDaniels outright, instead turning back to the same goal: Build a dependable program regardless of the names associated with it.
“Um … yeah, I mean, I’m going to look at every possible candidate that can help us,” Vrabel said. “We’re going to start that process today, this afternoon, and visit with some great coaches and then we’ll see where things go.”
Judging by his time in Tennessee, Vrabel has already demonstrated he can build a winning team. His quest to do the same in New England begins now.
The New England Patriots have officially announced Mike Vrabel as their new head coach, and he couldn’t be more excited about the opportunity. In a recent interview, Vrabel expressed his confidence in working with personnel executive Eliot Wolf, stating that he is “beyond comfortable” with their partnership.
Vrabel, who previously served as the defensive coordinator for the Tennessee Titans, brings a wealth of experience and knowledge to the Patriots organization. His leadership and strategic mindset are sure to benefit the team as they strive for success in the upcoming season.
Eliot Wolf, who joined the Patriots as a personnel executive earlier this year, has also expressed his excitement about working with Vrabel. Together, the two are poised to make a formidable team, with their combined expertise and vision for the future of the franchise.
Patriots fans can rest assured that their team is in good hands with Vrabel at the helm and Wolf by his side. With their shared commitment to excellence and drive for success, the future looks bright for the New England Patriots under this new leadership duo.
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