For the first time in 25 years, the Patriots will have a new-look defense. Here's what to expect out of Terrell Williams and Mike Vrabel's unit.

The @Patriots have formalized the hire of Mike Vrabel’s right-hand man, John “Stretch” Streicher, per sources. He’ll be New England’s vice president of football operations and strategy. Streicher adds to the list of brand-new talents the Patriots have brought since Vrabel's hiring to help guide New England in returning to their premier level.

Florida A&M defensive coordinator Milton Patterson is reportedly set to reunite with Mike Vrabel in New England.

Mike Vrabel is adding another veteran coach to his offensive staff. According to a source, the Patriots are hiring former NFL head coach, offensive coordinator, and veteran offensive line coach Doug Marrone. The 60-year-old coach is best known for being a head coach with the Buffalo Bills (2013-2014) and Jacksonville Jaguars (2016-2020).

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Mike Vrabel's coaching staff will look a lot different. On defense, multiple coaches aren't returning. That incudes a Patriots Super Bowl champion.

The New England Patriots officially announced the hiring of Mike Vrabel just two weeks ago, and since then, they've been adding new coaches to his staff left and right. On Monday, MassLive's Mark Daniels reported that the Patriots are hiring Doug Marrone and Milton Patterson to coach under Vrabel.

Brown began last season as the Bears' passing-game coordinator before moving up to offensive coordinator and interim head coach.

Mike Vrabel interviewed with the Jets, but there was another team also looming to pursue him before the Patriots hired him.

The New England Patriots seem to have placed an emphasis on experience as they revamp their coaching staff, and that trend continued with their latest hire.

The New England Patriots will look to steer their course in the upcoming NFL season with the fresh arrival of Mike Vrabel as HC and Josh McDaniels as offensive coordinator. Once again, the New England Patriots‘ NFL season left a sour taste,