The start of the Mike Vrabel era will bring either serious optimism or dread depending on what the New England Patriots do in free agency. It's that time of the year when the stench of the past is replaced with the whimsical smell of something new.

The New England Patriots should be busy over the next several weeks as Mike Vrabel and company look to build a winning roster for 2025 and beyond. NFL free agency begins Monday afternoon when the legal tampering window opens,

The Patriots got busy on Monday afternoon as the NFL’s free agency negotiating period opened with a frenzy. New England made four significant signings in the first hours of the window, including some major splashes on defense and a much-needed upgrade to the offensive line.