"Besides appearing to hit on every draft pick, it would also be fair to say that the new coaching staff deserves more credit for the free agents they've brought in who were recently cut from AFC East rivals, with the most prominent names becoming WR Mack Hollins and defensive tackle Leonard Taylor III. Although they weren't the flashiest names over the past few months, the Bills' decision not to retain Hollins proved to be a big problem for their offense,"
"Throughout the 20 years of the Patriots' dynasty, Bill Belichick became known for many things, one of the more notable things being his understanding of when to move on from a star player and which players could become an invaluable part of their roster after their previous team chose to move on for one reason or another. That's how some lesser known guys became stars in New England, and that trend is apparently continuing under Mike Vrabel so far, as seen during the 2025 season."
Bill Belichick often identified when to move on from stars and found value in players released by other teams. The Patriots' trend of turning cast-offs into contributors continued under Mike Vrabel in 2025. New England signed free agents cut by AFC East rivals, most notably WR Mack Hollins and DT Leonard Taylor III. Hollins became a key part of the offense, including the AFC Championship, while Taylor's late tipped field goal and pass-rush playmaking provided crucial defensive impact. The Patriots' staff rebuilt after a disappointing 2024 offseason and added underrated interior defensive-line depth via midseason acquisitions.
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