Mike Vrabel spent eight seasons with the New England Patriots, winning three Super Bowl titles and earning induction into the team's Hall of Fame. He returned to the organization in January, as he was named the 16th head coach in franchise history.

The Patriots, 8-26 the last two years, seem to have given Vrabel wide latitude to revamp the roster as he deems fit. That means spending $190 million guaranteed and adding seven starters in free agency, as the Patriots have done since March 12. And finding new leaders in the locker room.