"The Patriots were last in the league in defensive sacks and allowed the sixth-most in 2024. While Vrabel and Zak Kuhr have made additions and schematic changes to drastically improve those numbers, pressure on both offense and defense has remained a major issue throughout the playoffs. Drake Maye has been sacked 5 times in the last three games, a total that occurred just three times in their 17 regular-season games."
"SB Nation'sJustin Mosqueda suggested that a pair of Pro Bowlers are likely on their way out of Wisconsin: "I think it's a done deal that center Elgton Jenkins and defensive end Rashan Gary are gone." While releasing two of the team's top players and former draft picks may seem counterintuitive, they would save the Packers $31 million in cap space and the ownership nearly $40 million in cash."
The New England Patriots reached the Super Bowl and aim for their seventh franchise title and first under Mike Vrabel. The team finished last in defensive sacks and allowed the sixth-most in 2024, and pressure issues persisted through the playoffs despite schematic changes and additions by Vrabel and Zak Kuhr. Drake Maye was sacked five times in the last three games, and the defense struggled to generate pressure without heavy blitzing, partly due to Harold Landry's injury. The offensive line and edge need upgrades, with several free agents and possible Packers departures offering potential solutions.
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