
Mike Vrabel quickly reminded the New England Patriots and its fans that the 2025 season is a new year—there's no reason to focus on the shortcomings of last season.
In 2024, the Patriots posted a disappointing 4-13 record under coach Jerod Mayo, the first coach to take over the team after Bill Belichick moved on following 24 seasons. There were a lot of expectations on Mayo's shoulders, and he failed to make the Patriots a playoff contender. So, he was fired and the Patriots instead hired Vrabel to lead the team.