"Mike Vrabel engineered a masterful turnaround of his roster in one offseason. While it's being downplayed by some because of the so-called weakness of the team's schedule, you play who's in front of you in the NFL, and the Patriots have beaten most of them. Vrabel has to be a candidate for NFL Coach of the Year."
"The 2024 Patriots had a top rookie quarterback in Drake Maye. He was mismanaged as he received no first-team snaps at all until about the fourth game of the regular season. Regardless, he still excelled with a 66 percent completion percentage with a porous offensive line and a poor receiving corps."
"Vrabel rebuilt the O-line to the tune of 80 percent. While it's still giving up sacks at a high clip, it's still improved, and so are the wide receivers with Stefon Diggs, Mack Hollins, and Kyle Williams added to upgrade an arguably worst-in-the-NFL unit."
The Patriots sit 9-2 after an eight-game win streak and lead the AFC East over Buffalo. Playoff projections give a 12 percent chance to win the Super Bowl and a 46 percent chance at a first-round bye. Mike Vrabel completed a rapid roster turnaround in one offseason, rebuilding the O-line by roughly 80 percent and upgrading the wide receiver group with additions such as Stefon Diggs, Mack Hollins, and Kyle Williams. Rookie quarterback Drake Maye posted a 66 percent completion rate despite early mismanagement, a porous offensive line, and limited receiving support. The defense has improved at every level, and the team has already surpassed the prior two seasons' win totals after 11 games.
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