"The NFL's first game is upon us, and for the New England Patriots, it's the beginning of a new era. Mike Vrabel is the man in command, and he's put his imprint on everything related to the franchise since he took the Head Coaching position in January. Vrabel set about to rebuild a broken roster and reset the culture, and he's made considerable strides to do both."
"Soon, we'll see just how effective Vrabel has been in transforming a lackluster roster and turning it into a competitive one. Massive changes have been made as more than 20 new players now man the 53-man roster. Vrabel's offseason roster moves have garnered praise from many vantage points, but nothing matters until they prove it on the field when they start playing for real. And one area that will be under the microscope is his rebuilt offensive line."
"Vrabel has four new starters on the 2024 offensive line. To make matters even more challenging, two of them are rookies who've never played a minute of NFL football for real. Want even more challenges? The two rookie starters both play on the left side of the line. They are left tackle Will Campbell and left guard Jared Wilson. Campbell was a guaranteed starter. Leading up to the game, Mike Vrabel confirmed that Wilson will start at left guard against the Raiders."
Mike Vrabel began a comprehensive rebuild of the New England Patriots after taking the head coach job, overhauling roster and culture. The roster saw more than 20 new players on the 53-man roster and all six 2024 captains lost their roles. Offseason moves drew praise, but on-field results remain the ultimate test. The offensive line received particular attention, with four new starters for 2024, including two rookies — left tackle Will Campbell and left guard Jared Wilson. Vrabel confirmed Jared Wilson will start at left guard against the Raiders, placing the young left side under close scrutiny.
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