New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel offered a rather candid response when asked about whether or not the team will be able to address its biggest weaknesses.

I’ve known Coach Vrabel from a young age, from high school when he was a recruiter at Ohio State. I always admired his playing career and coaching career,” said linebacker Robert Spillane, who played for Vrabel in Tennessee.

Last year, with Bill Belichick gone and a rookie head coach replacing him in Jerod Mayo, the New England Patriots were lac

Mike Vrabel was speaking with reporters on Thursday during a press conference, but he made one comment that was directed toward defensive tackle Milton Williams. And it had to do with what he can expect while in New England.

During Thursday’s introductory press conference by the New England Patriots for Milton Williams, Robert Spillane, Carlton Davis III and Morgan Moses, head coach Mike Vrabel was repeatedly cited as a major selling point for signing with the team.

Mike Vrabel has signed several players who are connected to him and his Patriots staff. Here's a look at other free agent options with similar connections