"The New England Patriots are on to the 2026 offseason. Mike Vrabel and company had a terrific first season, won 14 regular-season games and three playoff games before crashing down to earth. It was a disappointing finish to lose to Seattle in the Super Bowl, but even the most optimistic observers didn't expect them to win it this season anyway."
"Talked to them about the foundation I think that we've built. Much like a home, you build a home and then run out of things to do, so you continue to add on to it, you finish the basement, you make additions to it, and we'll try to do that to this football team. I like the foundation of it, and we'll try to improve on it."
The Patriots enter the 2026 offseason after a dramatic turnaround that produced 14 regular-season wins, three playoff victories, and a Super Bowl loss to Seattle. The franchise shifted from 2024's worst roster to a competitive team under Mike Vrabel, who intends to continue construction rather than start over. Planned activity includes free agent acquisitions, draft selections, and undrafted free-agent signings to complement the existing core. Vrabel uses a home-building metaphor to describe incremental improvements: preserving the foundation while finishing basements and adding rooms. The coach has clear objectives and plans targeted upgrades, including attention to the offensive line.
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